https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/723/SunandNews_2013-01-19.pdf 1a415e0b508284b327c76601022d44c6 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRAW f 227 EAST STATE ST Hastings, The Sun and News R A 4 — X5 Si ••J r * . A 1 '•-Vi • 11 - • Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas : .on 138th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. • 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 No. 3/January 19, 2013 Loss of engineering firm may impact sewer negotiations by Fran Faverman Staff Writer <4,| * n (I >1 I Former 7epper residence burned as training exercise riT onu8 OIJSM LjqsT WniH seen lorfT moo 3dO2 The announcement that Wilcox Engineering, a fixture in Caledonia Township as the provider of engineering and planning services for several years, had closed its doors that afternoon was met with a somber reaction Wednesday I evening by the township's I board of trustees. In addition to its consulting role to the township, the firm has also been working on the sewer projecdt for nearly two years. After making the announcement, Township Treasurer Richard Robertson The Middleville home where several dead dogs were found in October is destroyed Sunday as part of a firefighter training exercise. The home previously belonged to Marcie Tepper, a special animal control advisor to Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf. Tepper was subsequently charged with animal cruelty. The new owner said the Finkbeiner Road residence was so contaminated with animal remains and feces, he needed to destroy the home; it could not be renovated. The fire was started by the Thornapple Fire Department at approximately 11 a.m. Sunday, and the house burned completely within 40 minutes. The fire crew left the premises at 2 p.m. Tepper is scheduled for a hearing on a misdemeanor animal cruelty charge Tuesday, Jan. 22. Wilcox Engineering employee — had met with City of Grand Rapids representatives to continue discussions on a pOSSible connection to the Grand Rapids system for sewer services in the northwest portion of the township. stated Robertson that progress in the negotiations had been achieved. ryan Supervisor Harrison reported that appli­ cants for the two vacancies on the Planning Commission were being interviewed and he expects to fill the open­ ings shortly. Former com­ missioners Kelly Cavanaugh and Tim Morris were elected, respectively, to the town­ ship board and to the Caledonia school board in the November election. HarrisQn expects to deliver a state of the town­ ship message in February. The message will most likely include some of the results he obtained from a survey he conducted in the early sum­ mer of 2012. The Caledonia Chamber of Commerce has requested the purchase of an ad in a proposed directory'. Harrison observed that the chamber now meets quarter­ ly rather than weekly and now' functions as a memberdriven organization with paid staff. He said the group does sponsor a harvest festi­ val, participates in the Independence Day activities and other events in the com­ munity. Trustee Dale Hermenet said he supports the chamber as a nonmem­ ber. Discussion of the utility of a paper-based directory followed with board mem­ bers questioning its useful shelf life. Robertson expressed the view that there can be tension between gov­ ernment goals and those of businesses. No formal action was taken on the request. The consensus was to contin­ ue to support chamber activ­ ities at the current level of individual action. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in the town­ 8196 at ship offices Broadmoor Avenue. Engineering issues concern village council by Fran Faverman Staff Writer □□noo 1 alisu 3g£lliv gnhub □nuoD igns Engineering issues concerning the proposed development of property at 245 Kinsey St. and with trails and paths within the village kept members busy during Monday’s meeting of the Village of Caledonia Council. Paul Galdes, village engineer, reported that water and sewer connection issues for the proposed develop­ ment had been discussed at a meeting attended by repre­ sentatives of the proposed development, sewer and consultant water Rich Pierson, village manager Sandy Ayers, and himself. The proposed development would have 80 assisted liv­ ing units facing 100th Street, 27 condominiums, and some single-family residences. Galdes noted that the village expects the developer to meet the costs of providing access to public water and sewer services. Current agreements Michigan the \\ i t h of Department Quality Environmental require all future water mains to be looped. Galdes said the development's rep­ resentatives have indicated they will engage in a process of reworking the numbers to determine the financial feasi­ bility of the proposed proj­ ect. Glenn Gilbert, village president, pointed out that no decisions were being made and that the meetings had occurred only to provide information. about Concerns increasing the safe walking area along 92nd Street between the library and the st office led Trustee Dan •It 1 Erskine to inquire about an existing easement. Galdes said the existing easement is for sewer only. It would be necessary to write a second easement over the first to allow public access for a walkway and pathway. Ayers reported that 66 community surveys had been returned to the office. The surveys are being ana­ lyzed in preparation for the meeting of the Planning Commission on Thursday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. in the vil­ lage hall. The commission surveyed the village commu­ nity to determine how resi­ dents feel about the village and to aid the commission as it proceeds with the required updating of the general land HI use development plan. Ayers said she had received a call from a com- See ENGINEERING, pg. 8 TK continues efforts to improve school safety rd torlT loorioZ If omoz no oi ni blind » lliw linaslq ni rmoi >quZ d) 21ns bornmi ifds)20 irnmoo towoT lew od ml li tonil abubni by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Kellogg Thornapple School officials will make some immediate adjustments to enhance security at all buildings in the district and will continue working and planning for possible long­ term improvements. Tom Superintendent Enslen sent a notice to par­ ents this week outlining the immediate changes and has established a construction committee to work with Tower Pinkster to review physical changes that might be warranted. Immediate changes out­ lined in the letter to parents include: .<< All employees of open any doors that lead out­ the district will be required side and to close any exterior to display picture identifica­ doors they see open. Enslen said it's very tion at all times. important that parents and • All classroom doors will remain locked at all community members be part of the schools and volunteer times. Office personnel in classrooms and other areas able. He said the safety as will ask for identification from anyone unknown or measures are not designed to unrecognized. Additionally, keep volunteers out, but to for visitors observed in the keep students and staff safe. “We want parents to hallways or classrooms with­ out name tags, there will be a know why we're doing this," said Enslen. “ It's not to keep renewed focus on the part of all teachers and administra­ them out, but to do our best tors who will greet those to make sure everyone is people and make inquiries safe.” Enslen said discussions about their visits. with several parents and dif­ • There will also be a commitment by all employ­ ferent groups in the past month have been extremely ees to refrain from propping helpful. “In a nutshell, in the wake of all that happened in Connecticut, everyone is reviewing safety plans and procedures, said Enslen. “We want to do whatever we can within reason to make sure students are safe.” Enslen reminded parents that even at Sandy Hook Elementary School, where 20 elementary students were killed in December, front doors were locked at the school, but the shooter was able to gain entry without anyone allowing him in. Enslen said one obvious issue with TK school safety is that, with the exception of the high school, visitors are not forced to enter through the office. It is common pol­ icy that all visitors check in at the office, but there is no method to make sure all i guests do so. have buildings All unlocked front doors allow- See SAFETY, page 11 In This Issue • Caledonia art students earn honors at Scholastic Art awards • Village Players prepare Murder Mystery Dinner Theater • Irving Township officials hear year-end fire reports • Scores tighter as TK girls win a second cheer jamboree I �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, January 19, 2013 Middleville invited to join Michigan Main Street program I by Julie Makarewicz and master level Main Street Staff Writer communities. Middleville is one of six "Michigan's economy Michigan communities invit­ cannot thrive without vibrant ed to take part in the downtowns," said Scott Michigan Main Street Woosley, executive director Associate Level Program for of MSHDA. "The Michigan 2013. Main Street program creates The Main Street Program opportunities for new devel­ and is part of Gov. Rick Snyder’s opment economic placemaking initiative and growth in downtowns across downtown development our state." efforts in The efforts of the Main Michigan. Michigan State Housing Street Program are based on Development Authority numerous studies showing announced the six communi­ that investment in down­ ties for 2013 this week. towns creates vibrant and As a member at the associ­ healthy communities, makate level, Middleville offi­ ing the state economically cials and community mem­ stronger. bers will receive training Other cities named to the over the next year on the program in 2013 are Alpena, basics of the Main Street Flat Rock, Grayling, Lincoln four-point approach which Park, and Port Huron. includes organization, pro­ After completion of the motion, economic restructur­ one-year associate level pro­ ing and design. Training is gram, communities may con­ provided by staff from the tinue with a three-year Michigan Main Street Center selected level program and and members of the selected then a master program, if desired. 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MIDDLEVILLE ■ 269-795-4090 4. ► co Ts (D O ♦ Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News ads • 4th >\nnuaf Tasting Fundraiser Friday, January 25th • 5:00-9:00pm American Legion Post 305 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia exhibit on display • I ft Paintings by Peter Allen, Paul Davis and Don Overholt I It -T: PV Caledonia Kids Theatre to present w Disney’s “101 Dalmatians ‘Public ‘Welcome - 100%‘Proceeds (Jo to Our ‘Local ‘Veterans S10.00 mission - SMustbe21 Includes Your souvenir tasting glass, 2 tasting tickets and appetizers — Additional Tickets - $1.00 each — Sponsored by: Cascade Winery, JY’s Distributing, Schmohz Brewery, The Jaden James Brewery Governor makes appointments to Barrier Free Design Board Gov. Rick Snyder announced on Friday the appointments of Aaron Besmer, of Caledonia, and Emily Blauw, of Ada, to the Barrier Free Design Board. The nine-member board assists the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs with reviewing and processing requests for exceptions to the barrier free design specifica­ tions. It also makes recom­ mendations for barrier free design rules. "Aaron and Emily are great choices for this board," said Snyder. "I am confident they will do good work and I am thankful for their willingness to serve in these roles." Besmer is an envi­ ronmental engineer for ]| Meijer, where he works to ensure the company's com- Let's WINE about Winter and Cheer about BEER See 3 local artists X'1 I ►I * 'w •r > ■ft J# zaL M■ Heritage association looking to share stories and history SAT-SUN 11:40, 2: SAT-SUN 12:10, 3: Lansing, Owosso, Portland, Scottville. Village manager Rebecca Fleury said Middleville was encouraged by state officials to make application for the program. There is no cost to the vil­ lage to be part of the pro­ J?-*' gram. Being a member simply allows the village to receive free technical assis­ tance from state experts on building, generating and maintaining a strong down­ town area. Middleville’s Downtown Development Authority board is also proposed to serve as the Main Street Board. The Main Street program was formed in 2003 and pro­ vides consulting services to a select few communities each year. Benefits of the program include protectin Drotectine and strengthening the existin A few of the 101 cast members of Caledonia Kids Theatre are pictured as they pre­ tax base in a community, cre- pare for two showings of Disney’s “101 Dalmatians.” Pictured in front (from left) are ating a positive community Brooke S|ater Maeson Strzyzewskj and Carter Riley (back) Mackenzie Williams, image, creating visually Remi Huver and Isaac Strzyzewski. appealing and economically viable buildings, attracting new businesses, creating new jobs, bringing new residents to the area, increasing invest­ ment in the area, preserving historic architectural resources, and providing services tailored to specific community needs. Naturally, the cast size has averaged 80 to 100 students with her henchmen, Horace to be 101 first through fifth involved each year. and Jasper to lure the pup­ grade students from all With the success of the pies to her fur vault. When Caledonia elementary program, the Kids Theatre the family notices the pup­ schools if the Caledonia Kids has recently donated 20 new pies are missing, they appeal Theatre is going to perform microphones to the Duncan to the dogs of London for the play "101 Dalmatians.” Lake Performing Arts help with the Twilight Bark. The show is set for 7 p.m. Center. With help from Sergeant In the classic Disney tale Tibbs, the puppies are res­ telling party will be at 4 p.m. Jan. 25 and at noon Jan. 26 in Thursday, Jan. 31, in the the Duncan Lake Performin A being told next week, Pongo cued and the police take Arts Center at Duncan Lake and Perdita happily raise Cruella and her helpers Thomapple Kellogg School Middle School. Tickets are their puppies in a small away. and Community Library. $5 for adults and $3 for chil ­ London town with their Roger, Anita, and the The Thomapple Heritage dren. "pets” Roger and Anita. Association will begin to Nanny decide to live with all Caledonia Kids Theatre Their fabulously rich neigh­ 101 Dalmatians happily ever gather stories and historical was created six years ago bor, Cruella De Vil stops by after. information the about with a grant from the and notices a potential Middleville area and discuss The play is directed by Caledonia Education source for her new black Loma Hullinger with Naomi how to publish them for Foundation. The group has spotted fur coat and plots Riley as producer. future historians. Call Jean Lamoreaux, 616-293-8666, for more information. pliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by including barrier free park­ ing, signage, grades and sidewalk ramps. He previ­ ously served as a site devel­ opment manager. Before joining Meijer, he worked as a senior civil engineer for Grand Rapids-based Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber and as project manag­ er for Capital Consultants/Design Works AE. Besmer holds an associ­ ate degree in civil engineer­ ing technology and a bache­ lor's degree in civil engineer­ ing, both from Michigan Technological University. He will represent engineers and replaces Donald Link. Blauw is a speech­ language pathologist for Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital's Pediatric and Stroke Neurological Rehabilitation unit, where she also complet­ ed her clinical fellowship. She previously served as a I full-time pediatric speech­ language pathology intern at the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. In 2010, Blauw crowned was Miss Wheelchair Michigan Jand spent the year advocating for individuals with disabilities. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Hope College and a master's degree in speech-language pathology from Western Michigan University. Blauw will represent wheelchair users and replaces Daryl Domke. Besmer and Blauw will serve three-year terms that expire Oct. 31, 2015. Their appointments are sub­ ject to the advice and consent of the Senate. i' • ■ il 'J hl * % $1) *4 I I. 0. I < t �The Sun and News, Saturday, January 19, 2013/ Page 3 I* 4 A 3 r* » Caledonia art students earn honors at Scholastic Art awards I 1 I ii l’ >• ^7 V1 .‘■r % T % s. ■L **• A" I -- .’-Sk w ‘ I a Grant Mortenson’s “Yearbook Design” earned a Gold Key Award. 'iJ I Hi sA I i: ' a I IJ r• 1- I s -rr- .. I < .i# 1 > H I 5 •M •• I L- hk CT sa./ • ‘toan ■«( fl *• i *t * 4 iBiMiia .r i > £■ -Ov > ItfgWi A I ARM / r . ■* I . R4:. Vi • M * >4, 7 . *■* . R 3k ills I I. 21 2 r• I jp:.F? •• « VX ’. 3 s . v $ u 7W f « t r, ‘ ' -.7 r <r*- Luke Dennison’s “Painted Hills” received a Gold Key Award. ' Tjj %s 1 M"'' J* » - ^1—- ■ w ** l -*r —=^-^=*= ./ >■ J it - = -MW ■ ___ __ ■ • • 1 ■ wI * .A* 1 W1 jta - < < 4 »K«s :«aifc I* h'f. tote it H si lap lolutifU ■ ■■ Caledonia High School students earned Scholastic Art Awards. Pictured in front from left are Sarah Shaver, Corrie Good, Dan Schumaker, Eric Schroeder (back row) Kelly Doctor, Alex Tarr, Luke Dennison, Grant Mortenson, Joe Nagelkirk 1 UV '*Jh XSBEatatr, Bkisoil*; •w IHI S3e - E fa ieriitteit i'Ai^hSca j®* likitjjjpsE! cote oed it it |dsi i z?/ s H a! to l» B 11 ai ffli niata Ro^r. W E K Ifi JiljUcrt Awards competition. Among the 963 young artists and designers participating in the West Central region from representing 74 schools in43 counties, Caledonia High School art students were recently hon­ ored with prestigous Gold Key Awards by the West Central Michigan region of the 2013 Scholastic Art t eh- Ml lit E.Hfl Ikfo’ Caledonia High School senMortenson, Grant iors Joseph Nagelkirk and Sarah Shaver each earned a Gold Key award. Luke Dennison received two Gold Key awards. Luke Dennison’s “Pool” received a Gold Key Award. The students' artwork will now move on to adjudication at the national level. Corrie Kelly Doctor, Good, Joseph Nagelkirk, Eric Schroeder, and Dan Schumaker each received A r .-J. 5»- \ itnisi ■f ' * 1 ylBK «!£ r school." An awards ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain Street NE, Grand Rapids. The exhibition of award winning work will be held at Kendall College of Art & Design from now until Feb. 2 and can also be viewed at www.chsart.org/scholastic. Alex Silver Key awards. Tarr and Dan Schumaker received Honorable an Mention. "1 am extremely proud of them," said Caledonia High School art instructor Mike Cornell, “and being recog­ nized in a juried competition can give art students the con­ fidence they need to pursue their passion beyond high /*■ A * Mu < -A —z Saturday Hours 1 Professional Services’ r'' Great Product Selections’ iv T. M. www.caledoniavisioncenter.com 'J I • • / • •< >4 I 616-891-2020 •\ 1 M * * 4 <■ • *w $ > I %’T i r- t 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 F Ir. -. vCXJ 8 Richard J. 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Youth Pastor firs 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 Sunday Services: 9:30 AM - Worship 11:00 AM - Sunday School II PM - Adult Bible Study 6:00 6:00 PM - Student Ministries WWW,alaskabaptist.org Our mission is to worstlip God and equip committed followers of Jesus Christ who will reach our community with the Gospel Dr. Brian F. Harrison, Pastor All walks, One faith Intern. Leanne Bailey. Development and church baptist (church alaska David Ordway. Youth Pastor Public RcLukmis or (269)795-9726 M-37. North of Middleville Sunday Schcx)!.............................. Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service............... Wednesday Student Ministries.... Wednesday• Mid-Week Prayer • ...... Wednesday Word of Life Clubs.................... A PLACE for ..9:45 a.m. 11 .•00 a.m. .6:00 p.m. .6:45 p.m. .6:45 p.m. .6:45 p.m. NOU middle vifleyouthgroup.co ii www.fbcmiddleville.net I r r1£$t Presbyterian brighTside Real. Relevant. Relational. Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! Traditional: 9 AM Service Times: .......... 10:00 a.m. ........... 11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. .Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Considering becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ex co * Q,'i>oi 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (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 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, Children’s Sunday School & Choirs 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto www.cornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue Contemporary Worship ...................... .9:30 a.m. Sunday School....................................... 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher Church Office: (616) 868-6402 www.lakesidecommunity.org Morning Worship Service.... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service 5:30 p.m. » I PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GOD'S WORD NOURISHES T)utton ‘Unite cf (Reformed C (lurch 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life \s ’ Trott* A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 CHURCH | * —■ J Utt 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 41 Celebrating 50 Years in 2012" Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. no OTHEIt > - Letter to tfve frlfituw tie y fj 4 I 616.891.8119 J _ 111 Church St. Office: (269) 795-9266 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Pastor Tony Shumaker www.umcmidd leville.o Youth Group Wednesday AWANA — INTER* ATICWAl • kb Fellowship Church authentic church for the modern world ”.2' :«S' & 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52nd nd and 48th th St Join us Sundays @ 9 & 11 am 3449 76th Street, Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-9660 •www.thepointchurch.com (From Grand Rapid*; Go South on M-37, then West on 76th Street) M Whitneyville .the point wai dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick and children's church • 1 IFCA Rev. Neal Stockeland www.whitneyvillebible.org —— 7 7:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Midweek Prayer www.peacechurch.ee Middleville United Methodist Church Children’s ministry during worship Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM ■«- Bible ^Church Peace for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, middlevillecrc.org www.duttonurc.org SATURDAY SERVICE TIME 7pm SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 9:30am/11am 20 State Street Middleville, Ml / www.tvcweb.com * CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street ’Jjcornerstone L* _ church-®^ 698-6850 MIDDLEVILLE Join. us for up Sunday worship S morninigs at 8:3u f:00AM. or 11:00AM MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Thy \Norc5 Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 'Buihliiii] ‘ . His Church A ‘hi us iiiid tlnvuqh us - Saturday 6:00PM Sunday 9:30 & 11:15AM I I * 13700 84th St. Alto, Ml 49302 • 868-7440 • Pastor Bryan Maley Website: www.calvarygracebretiirencliurch.coni • E-mail: calvarygbc@hotmail.com 9:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm J Jffletjolnsft Cljurd) “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace” 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m. a 0 J ®ime J ®he “The Bible, The Whole Bible, and Nothing but the Bible. " Thursday Women’s Bible Study Thursday Practorium............. Mass Times: Saturday..................... Sunday........................ Sunday (Spanish Mass) R CHURCH Calvary Grace Brethren Church Wednesday Evening Services: Bible Study and Prayer Little Kids Z • • Kids Time... Word of Life Youth Group....... 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. • Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. during services Pastor Robert Gerke Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Jodie Flessner, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Nursery available www.stpaulcaledonia.org 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 during worship, K - 3rd Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays at 6 p.m. & and Sunday School 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 / www.MorningStarChurchOnline.org Web site: http://goodshcpherdlcrns.googlepages.com / 9:45am Bible Studies SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 9:00AM & 11:00AM Sundays www.FirstChurchHastings.org 11:00am - Contemporary @ St. Paul Lutheran Church The Gospel According to LES MISERABLES^fed MOR * 8:30am - Traditional day ofyour week A 81 75 Broadmoor - Caledonia 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Sundays 5-7pm The Intersect (9-12th) Sundays 5-7pm KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.org best A Story of Redemption and Hope 405 N. M-37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-5463 1 Make [Sunday the Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH iC-n 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth.................... Pioneer Club....... 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In the last 24 years, Habitat has built or Cast members of the Village Players rehearsing for the upcoming dinner theater renovated homes for 34 famproduction include (from left) Randy Eggers, Brent Dietiker, Darlene Schellinger, Julie agency hopes to build two homes - Coon and Doug Brinks. (Photo provided) . one in Freeport and one in the Gun Lake area within the Delton Kellogg School dis­ trict. A family selection com­ mittee interviews families, working closely with the Barry County United Way, to choose residents for new Reservations are being Arts Theater in Grand director, Darlene homes. These families genertaken for “Attack of the Lake Rapids. Several Village Schellinger, who has co­ People,” the upcoming mur­ Players members have directed the dinner theater der myster dinner theater attended workshops with productions for 20 years, will production of The Village Williams covering all be on stage this year as an Players of Middleville to be aspects of stage theater actress. Beth Nelson and presented on Feb. 15, 16, 22 offered by Master Arts Mary Brinks are handling the and 23. Theater. back stage duties of stage The play is written by Pat Many Village Players manager, props, publicity Cook and is being directed have multiple roles in the and costumes. Davenport University stu­ by Walter Williams, who is performance in addition to Maggie Benjamin and dents, faculty and staff will an actor, director and mar­ their acting roles. Doug MiddleVilla owner Steve celebrate and honor the life keting director with Master Brinks serves as the lighting Wiersum,, are responsible of Martin Luther King Jr. for the room decor. with a silent march around Proceeds from the dinner the W.A. Lettinga campus at JANUARY theater productions help fund 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21. a number of community Following the march PRODUCT SALE projects, including scholar­ around the campus at 6191 ships for Thornapple Kraft Avenue, there will be a Kellogg seniors who are pur­ MLK celebration and call to suing post-graduate studies HAIR DESIGNERS action at 1 p.m. in the audito­ All in stock product in the arts, funding for Barry rium on the campus. The County Relay for Life, for a HAIR CUT PERM •- COLOR NAILS program will include reflec­ HAIR CARE FOR THE W HOLE FAMILY Little League baseball team, tions from Davenport stu­ CD O) and for the veterans memori­ dents, faculty, staff and com­ 122 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 al project under development munity. Guest speakers at the _______269in Middleville. celebration will include the Reservations for “Attack Rev. Tony Campbell, vice, of the lake People” can be president of Focused Impact made by calling 269-795for the Heart of West 3640. All seats are reserved. Michigan United Way, Joe Group reservations should Jones, interim President and include the total number in CEO of the Grand Rapids the party at the time the Urban League, and perform­ reservation is made. Guests ances by the IMANI singers added later may not be able of Grand Rapids. to be seated together. From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Cost of the dinner theater Davenport University stu­ is $30 per person. One guest dents will participate in the will be offered free admis­ Martin Luther King Day sion with groups of eight or service project at the David more for the Friday perform­ Hunting YMCA in Grand ance dates. Village Players prepare Murder Mystery Dinner Theater ally are “under employed” with incomes of $23,000 to $39,000 per year and unable to afford a mortgage. The homes are built in the universal design model of a 1,200-square-foot ranchstyle home with three bed­ rooms and two bathroom and are built by professionals along with volunteer assis­ tance. In addition, the new homeowner provides “sweat equity” of 300 hours if there is one adult, and two adults make a 500 hour commit­ ment. “We want the new home­ owners to stay in the house and love it,” Preston told club members. The homeowners must agree to follow a financing formula, which wh ich finally allows them to own the home outright after 20 years. The Barry County Habitat has renovated some homes which have been donated to them, but these homes need to have been built since 1972 because of lead paint. Preston also explained that the Barry County agency has a resale facility at 1220 West State St. in Hastings, which is open the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. GFWC Gun Lake Area president Pat Kreple told Preston that the state presi­ dent of the GFWC organiza­ tion has selected Habitat for Humanity as one of the serv­ ice projects this year. The Gun Lake club will be work­ ing on ways to support the efforts of the local Habitat and the families. The next meeting of the GFWC Gun Lake Area is at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the Yankee springs Golf Course. For more information about GFWC visit www.gfwcgunlake.org or call 616-822-2874. <1 n1 I’M fl 3 ft' I*11 i ■ Davenport University to host 5® Martin Luther King Jr. programs shear pleasure 25 % i OFF 795-7719 Rapids. “Across the country, peo­ ple of all ages and back­ grounds will come together to improve lives, bridge social barriers and move our nation closer to the ‘Beloved Community’ that Dr. King envisioned,” said Dr. Rhae Anne Booker, Davenport’s executive director of diversi­ ty, equity and inclusion. In addition to Monday’s events, the university helps •a sponsor a community-wide service at New Hope Baptist Church, 130 Delaware St., SW, Grand Rapids. This inter-collegiate celebration service is co-sponsored with Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, and other local community representatives. ir® Hii> Skiai taint • Local students on Hope • to College dean’s list Hope College in Holland has released its dean's list for the fall semester of the 2012-13 academic year. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have a minimum 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Alto — Gretchen Mortenson. Caledonia Madeline W. g Murphy, Mattie Coolman, Victoria Viveen, Alexa Rencis. Plainwell Samantha Hartman, Taylor Mann, Ashley Tiemeyer, Kendra Gernaat, Lindsay Wiederhold. Wayland — Jamie Sloan, Jacob Jenkins. inss I* few I *«£ Little Lambs 4 See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. 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Ball on Investors sometimes may May 30, 2002 and a sister, get frustrated with their Bernice. investments because those Dorothy’s family will investments don’t seem to receive friends Saturday. produce quick results. And January 19, 2013 from 10-11 perhaps that’s understandable a.m. at the Becler-Gores in our fast-paced society', in Funeral Home. Middleville, which we’ve grown accus­ where a funeral service will tomed to instant gratifica­ be conducted at 11 a.m.. » tion. But investing is, by Pastor Tony Shumaker offi­ nature, a long-term activity. Burial will take ciating. If you look at it in terms of place in Mt. Hope Cemetery . an athletic event, it's not a Memorial contributions to sprint, in which you must Barry Community Hospice pull out all the stops to will be appreciated. quickly get where you’re Please visit www.beeler*4 going. Instead, it’s more like goresfuneral.com to view the 26.2-mile race known as Dorothy’s online guest book a marathon. or to leave a condolence And as an investor, you message for her family. can learn a few things from marathoners, such as: • Preparation — No one gets up one day and is ready will be held Saturday. to run a marathon. Marathon January 19. 2013 at 11 a.m. runners train for months, and at the Matthysse Kuiper even years. As an investor. Chapel you, too. need lo prepare DeGraaf 4646 yourself for the “long run. (Kentwood), y learning as much Kalamazoo SE with Pastor How? Jim Roemke of Good as you can about different Shepherd Lutheran Church asset classes, types of risk (Middleville) officiating, and all the other factors assoofficiating. Interment in Chapel Hill ciated with investing. • Patience — Marathoners Memorial Gardens. The family would like to know they have a long haul give special thanks to Rhoda ,n front of them, so they typically create a “ game plan ” our late night help; and to ecki and Andrea of Great — one that takes into account such factors as their Lakes Caring Hospice. the Memorial contributions physical condition, Memorial _ _ may be given to Great Lakes weather on race day. and the Hospice Foundation. characteristics of the course. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. United Methodist Church and also held many offices on a womens bowling league for many years. Dorothy is survived by her children. Ernest (Christy) Ball of Muskegon, Cheryl (Lon) Myers of Grandville and Chris Mugridge of Middleville; five grandchil­ dren and eight great grand­ children; sisters. sisters, Ruth Camell of Mt. Gilead, NC, Arlene Bontiy of Melbourne, FL and Lois (Bob) Hendershott of Charlotte; sister-in-law, Enid (Gordon) Schuitman of Newaygo; and several nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her Robert S. Egolf 1 ‘tasks®. ‘idifiiiii '•a! - Wiat smujiiih. - i r.i ’ail ft. & awl ta fe Dmpot'i bW ■oft'I'JU I' 1 • mm • IrijUlilll I .1 . , .JlrWAllt W of it I® e til •i li i Tl M* fir** 0 LV & t W® 1^ I# n$; MIDDLEVILLE. Ml *4 Robert S. Egolf, age 83, of Middleville, formerly of passed Cascade, away Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in his home. He was preceded in death in 2000 by his grandson, Luke Egolf. He is survived by his lov­ ing wife of 59 years, Evelyn; daughter, Sandra (Gary) Rairigh of Middleville; son. Mark (Cindy) Egolf of Middleville; grandchildren, Hutchison Lindsey of Middleville. Mallory (Austin) West of Grandville, Chase (Krystle) Rairigh of Middleville; great grandson. Boston Lucas Rairigh and second great grandchild on the way. - * k Bob served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was employed for many years and retired from Grand Rapids Gravel. Funeral services for Bob Gustava Elizabeth Noffke Ml CALEDONIA, ivu - (Mike) Berger, Nicholas Gustava Elizabeth Noffke DeVries, Kelsey Jo (Tyler) “Tavie”, age 99. of McCoy, Presley and Keenan Caledonia, completed her Mokma, Danyn. Macy Jo, Hulst; A life’s work on Saturday, and Beckett Roy January 12. 2013 surrounded great - great-grandsons, by her family that loved her Joseph and Trace McCoy; niece, Joan (Larry) Malfroid; so much. She was preceded in death and many other nieces, by her husband of 58 years, nephews, and friends. The Roy Noffke family grandson. Roy; Baby Trenton Mokma; parents. were well known farmers Fred and Margaret Currier; and also developed Duncan sister, Marge Huizinga; and Lake Shore Plat (Noffke Drive). After retiring. Roy brother, Bill Currier. She will be greatly missed and Tavie spent many win­ by her children: son. Jack, ters at their place on the whom she took care of for Florida Keys and summers at over 77 years; daughter, their cottage on Burt Lake in Michigan. Sallie Jo (Wayne) Hulst, Northern % whom she lovingly treas­ Following Roy’s death, ured; grandchildren. Tavie and her son made their Nickilette (Jeffrey) DeVries, home on the Noffke farm. Tavie enjoyed entertaining Juliette Jo (Wayne) Mokma, Todd (Christie) Hulst; great­ family and friends in her •4 attendin home, attending school Rachel grandchildren, activities, her membership irittnie (Craig) Brookes. Loan Huynh The 616-891-9703 - REW Monday 9-7; Tuesday/Wednesday 11:15-7; Thursday-Saturday 9-7 lyt Barber Salon 6561 Jasonville Farms Blvd. S.E., Caledonia, Ml 49316 pr • Haircut, Finish w/Hot Cream Around Hairline. Ear Waxing - for only $11-00 -$25.00 if* • Mens Facials t • Women’s Haircut $14.00 Be Color $35.00 | 3 Perm $50.00 Facials $30.00 & mo your own Boss! Chair for rent. not a sprint Investing is a marathon and meetings of her Women’s Lodge, Women’s Club, and Literary Club. Most of all. she enjoyed spending time with her fami­ ly“Ga-Ga”, as she was known to her family, was a true woman of patience, sac­ rifice and devotion. Per her request, there will be no services and a private burial will be held» at Mt. Hope Cemetery. The family would like to express a special thanks to her nurse. Tammy, from Porter Hills, and to the staff of Hospice of Michigan, for their loving care of their "Ga-Ga”. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. Call anytime for Sun & Hews classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 such as whether it’s hilly or flat. Investors should also create a strategy — one that encompasses their goals and ways of working toward them — and stick to this strategy. • Perseverance — Mara­ thoners may deal with injuries, dehydration and other setbacks, either while training or during the actual race. ;ut as long as they’re able to keep going, they do so. As an investor, you. too, will face obstacles, such as ul as market downturns. • • long as you continue invest­ ing and don’t head to the OR sidelines.” you have a good chance of making progress toward your goals. Marathoners • Vision study the course they’re on, so they know what’s ahead — and where they’re going. As an investor, you also need a vision of what lies in front of you — the number of years until your retirement. the type of retirement lifestyle you anticipate, what sort of legacy you plan to leave, and so on. Your vision will help drive your invest­ ment decisions. • Proper coaching — Not GIVE THE GIFT OF NEWS! Buy your loved one a subscription to the best source of news covering Barry County! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. all marathoners have individ­ ual coaches, but many have at least gone to clinics or joined running clubs so they could learn more about the various aspects of this gruel­ ing event. And an investor, you can certainly benefit from guidance or “coaching’’ in the form of a financial professional — someone who knows your individual needs, goals and risk tolerance and who has the experience to make recommendations » that are appropriate for your situ­ ation. Every marathoner is famil­ iar with the difficulties of the challenge and the salisfaclion of finishing the race. As an investor, you also will be tested many limes. Furthermore, you’ll never really cross the “finish line” because you’ll always have goals toward which you’ll be working. 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Forbes Lani Forbes from Freeport, •It Roger Caris from Hastings, and Dave Middleton from Thomapple Township shared numbers and statistics with the town­ ship showing an overall busy year for fire and emer­ gency calls. Forbes said the Freeport Department responded to 120 incidents in 2012, up from 99 calls in 2011. That number does not come close to the record of the past 10 years when 157 calls were answered in 2005. Forbes said the fire per­ sonnel collectively spent 820 hours on scenes, 311 hours performing truck and equip­ ment checks, 880 hours of training and 116 hours in business meetings for a total of 2,127 hours. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. The Freeport department has 28 personnel including 21 certified firefighters, 13 medical first responders, three EMT basics, one EMT specialist, and two para­ medics. Of the 120 total incidents in 2012, 11 were structure fires, nine were assists at structure fires to other departments, and 35 were EMS and rescue calls. The majority of calls were within Irving Township with 42 calls. The department also responded to 30 calls in Carlton Township, and 12 each in Bowne and Campbell Townships. There were several times the department assisted other departments including nine times to the Hastings/BIRCH department, six times for Woodland Township, two times each for Thomapple Township, Clarksville, and Alto; and once each for Caledonia and other depart­ ments. Dave Middleton also pro­ an vided update of Thornapple Township Emergency Services. TTES personnel respond­ ed to 1,340 total calls with 49 of those calls in Irving Township. Of the calls in Irving Township, 14 were fire calls and 35 were med- ical calls, TTES also responded to 186 calls in Thomapple Township, 303 calls in the village of Middleville, and 242 calls in Yankee Springs Township. In total, TTES had 178 fire calls, 602 medical calls and 257 central point services. 1•It Roger Caris provided the update for Hastings Fire Department which showed a total of 431 runs for the year with a total of 299.7 hours spent at scenes. Based on a five-year com­ parison, the total number of runs remains consistent — up from 416 in 2011, but down for 468 in 2010 and 445 in 2009. The highest year occurred in 2008 with 472 calls. The Hastings department responded to 19 calls in Irving Township — again remaining steady in compar­ ison to previous years. The department also responded to 40 calls in Baltimore Township, 30 in Carlton, 83 in the city, 85 in Rutland Township, and gave mutual aid to neighboring departments 16 times. Irving Township officials thanked all of the depart­ ments for their dedication and service to the communi­ ties and for keeping people safe. ENGINEERING, continued from page 1 pany compiling a directory for the Caledonia Chamber of Commerce and that the company’s representative provided information about the costs of various listings in the proposed directory. Trustee Gary Scholl was concerned about setting a precedent for fundraising other approaches from organizations. Erskine felt any kind of advertisement in the proposed directory should include information •It. about how to contact the vil­ lage offices. No action was taken by the council on the request. Gilbert reported an lit error in the master plan for land use has been discovered that affects property at 115 Lake Street and 208 Main Street. The plan says the property is zoned C-2 while the actual zoning is R-3. New owners of the property want the error corrected and the R-3 zoning continued. Gilbert added that the matter has not yet been brought for­ mally to the Planning Commission. Ayers con­ firmed that R-3 zoning is consistent with what is already there. Gilbert also noted >2J that he wanted to see the village downtown area lit updated this year. A number of events occur in the village and he feels appearances need attention. The Sam's Joint property poses signifi­ •It cant safety issues and contin­ ues to deteriorate. Gilbert would like the building inspector to look at the propHe would also add erty. touching up the Welcome to the Village signs to the agen­ da for action in the spring. New business before the council included approving a contract for $425 with West Shore Services for the maintenance of the outdoor siren pur­ chased in 2010. Included in the contract is replacement of the battery in 2014. Also approved was request from Bishop Land Services that West Geophysical Services perform non-invasive testing along a portion of the M-37 right-of-way in the village. The testing is designed to determine whether or not there are recoverable deposits of oil or natural gas in the ground. Galdes said he will continue to review where AT &T is putting a fiber-optic cable so that the village is not limited should future repairs or other lines be needed. He said the cable will be insert­ ed along 32 feet of the rightof-way. The cable will pro­ vide service to Chemical Bank West on Main Street. The council approved the permit request from AT &T. The amended Kent County Solid Waste Management Plan was also approved by the council. The council also approved the resignation of Trustee Karen Hahn from the board of the Caledonia Community Corporation and the appointment of Trustee Tim Overholt to serve as the village representative on the board. During the council comment period immediate­ ly before adjourning, Erskine observed planning for this year's Western Week event has begun and that the auc­ tion of the Sam's Joint prop­ erties is scheduled for Feb. 12. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the council will be on Monday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in the vil­ lage hall at 250 Maple Street. Brightside Church hosting wild game dinner I & 6*" 65 0 I, «s ■ I S'* jfJBE Ifta IB3S ii»i« Friday, January 25 • 10 am to 8 pm Saturday, January 26 • 10 am to 8 pm BARRY EXPO CENTER 1350 N. M-37 Hwy., Hastings 49058 ZVevins f draperies & f finefurniture 269-945-4177 For Information Call Cheryl Sandy (269) (269) 838-2564 967-4846 -r FREE Hastings City Bank F BAR-B-Q BUFFET WITH ADMISSION Cabinets Plus A $5 ADULTS JBR Reclaimed Arts 12 & under FREE J & M Distributing Murray's Asphalt 49058 All Weather Seal Kevin's Draperies & Fine Furniture Avon/by Kristin Harrington Glrsuhle's Flag Poles Just Jewelry/by Diane Warner It Works/by Kaylee Featherly Darrell Burke Const/Rebath of S.W. 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Dykstra has deployed two times, once in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the other in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to help mitigate the War on Terrorism. Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 Past dinners have included dishes made with venison, rabbit, various fish, wild duck pheasant an even alli­ gator. Two awards will be given: the Judge's Pick and the People’s Pick for the best wild game dish. A live auction will kick off the even with dinner fol­ lowing. A silent auction will be held after the dinner. Items available to bid on a include gift certificates from various businesses, certifi- cates for balloon rides, pre­ mium steaks from Superior Seafood, fishing, archery and other outdoor sporting items, painting supplies and more. Call Woody Watson, 616813-7251, to donate items for the auction. Call Watson or the church office, 616891-0287, to RSVP or for more information. Brightside Church is located just north of 84th Street off M-37. rtin s 1 n o’ ■ER links •t. Al t*'l! Beyond expectations. My promise to you. •Sas V•^a 1 Jeffrey Macthysse - Funeral Director r Matthysse Kuiper iDeGraaf FUNKRAI / ND CREMA I ION SfRVlCr*. K91-8 155 • wwu.rnkdtuucr.ill’i<>inc.u»m <» 1 b l ast Main Street SI , I alcdonia s: V 51 sb �* — ♦— 1 k The Sun and News. Saturday. January 19. 2013/ Page 9 County board still looking for volunteers * ft L ft' ftft ft. ksn $ . Mi N & vS v a. s * s si %'S ft S'. ’Ml) J 1S ft SS 11* * % ft J? 2U 5 IS »W|! 1 & Ilin Ri year appointment, Tamara that has been used for animal by Doug VanderLaan Dickinson to a two-year control functions but is not Editor Calling all volunteers ... appointment, and the reap­ conducive to transporting urgently calling all volun­ pointment of Mary Fisher to animals and volunteers. a full three-year appointment Money to purchase the 2012 teers. That's the message from on the animal shelter adviso­ vehicle would come from the County ry board. Satterfield and county’s vehicle replacement Barry Commissioners who Dickinson will fill unexpired fund, though discussion did raise the possibility that 1 expressed confusion and appointments on the 1 Also recommended for money also could come from frustration during Tuesday’s the-whole approval by commissioners an animal shelter donation committee-ofmeeting at the lack of at next week’s official board fund seeded by an estate gift response to open and adver­ meeting were the appoint­ to be used for the care of ani­ Dull and Snow tised positions on two key ments of Janet Geukes and mals. Kenneth Moore to three-year expressed concerns about the countywide committees. “It’s costing the county terms on the Commission on purchase. Snow suggesting money when we can’t fill Aging board. Three candi­ that a vehicle capable of both openings because now we dates applied for the two animal control and animal have to re-advertise,” said openings. Current COA shelter functions be consid­ member Debbie ered before committing to Vice Chair Ben Geiger. "We board have a page full of people on Massimino re-applied and spend $24,000. Dull ques­ the parks and recreation was interviewed by tele­ tioned the replacement of a board in non-voting posi­ phone at her lensing office vehicle that may not yet have tions. Is there nothing in where she is finance director reached its maximum use. “It basically sounds that place to elevate them to vot­ for Hospice of lensing. “This is a very difficult you’re replacing this vehicle ing positions on the board9” Geiger was referring to one,” said Geiger in choos- with one that can transport three open positions on that ing from three highly quali­ cats.” observed Dull. “I still boardI for which only two fied applicants for two posi­ think we’re way ahead of the applicants — Steve Shults tions. “Debbie did say that, if game. I’d like to see the and former commissioner she were not re-appointed, miles they (Animal shelter] Dan Parker — expressed she would continue to be will be traveling.” Dull and Snow were the interest. Currently. 35 citi­ involved as a volunteer.” Board members, who negative votes in a 4-2 zens sit on the Parks and 6-0 with approval to move the recom­ Recreation Board as mem­ voted bers or non-counly resident Commissioner Jim DeYoung mendation to next week’s stakeholders. Only 12 carry not in attendance to approve board meeting. • Approved a resolution to the appointment of Geukes voting privileges. When informed that no and Moore, cited the direct continue a collaborative part­ means exists to automatical­ and individual experience as nership with nine Southwest Michigan counties seeking ly elevate qualified members being assets to coming COA areas of mutual concern and has Geukes has to voting status, a fmstrated challenges. Geukes Maybe involved seniors in COA interest that may lead to Geiger responded, they need to look at their activities through work as a cooperative agreements and senior activity advisor for the cost savings. The partnership bylaws.” The bafflement intensified Barry County Fair and as an originated from a policy when commissioners moved participant in the Relay for articulated by Gov. Rick Snyder aimed at requiring Life Dinner for Survivors. to fill four openings on the counties to examine and As a licensed building conpreservation agricultural board, for which only Larry tractor. Moore is expected to share best practices leading toward consolidation, where provide guidance on a possiNeil applied for reappoint­ ble future COA building appropriate. ment. Administrator County reconstruction or redesign. “Why is it so difficult to Michael Brown told com ­ The recommendations to get people to apply for these missioners that the second appoint Shults and Parker to openings?” asked phase of the state's required the parks and recreation Commissioner Joyce Snow, reporting for the Economic board and Neil to the agriculwho, in this case, was told tural preservation board also Vitality Incentive Program is that because of the con­ imously approved, due and the resolution would were unam tention with which the agri­ be a helpful addition to that In other business, the cultural preservation board report. has been involved recently, board: The only downside, ” to • Approved a recommen ­ no one was likely to be inter­ rown point­ the resolution. dation that cal adoption fees ested in application. ed out, “ is the potential for be increased to $70 and “We’re struggling with confusion w ith our change of adoption fees for dogs to getting paperwork together.” development economic license fee. explained Commissioner Jim $90, plus Dull, the board’s assigned Current fees arc $ IO for cats regions, where we are mov­ ing from the northern fringe liaison to the agricultural and $20 for dogs, but Animal of one to the southern fringe Diana Director r reservation board, who Shelter of a region that includes Newman proposed that all cited the gift of the DeGroole arc two adoptable animals be spayed Grand Rapids. These Fann to the land preservation program as an example ot or Lneutered and vaccinated separate issues. The next county board for rabies and other diseases, past difficulties. meeting will be Tuesday, dewormed and checked for We received state and Jan. 22, at the courthouse, fleas saving new pct owners federal money for the pur­ beginning at 9 a.m. A strate ­ from obtaining those servic ­ chase alone along with the gic planning session will fol ­ es on their own which could DeGrootes' gift of 25 per­ low that meeting. run, she estimated, as high as cent of the cost,” related (A correction to last $300 for each animal. Dull, “ but it still cost the week's county board story 1 : New man pointed out to com ­ county $2,500 for the paper­ that providing In a discussion of commismissioners i work. People can gift proper­ sioner assignments to vanthese services at the shelter, ty, but it still costs the coun­ ous committees. through the increase in fees, ty money to accept it. We’re Commissioner Joyce Snowwould be best for the ani ­ not looking at spending stated that she intends to mals, would cut down on county money on this proj­ resign from the Starting Over overpopulation in the com ­ ect.” » ould provide for Success Board to avoid a munity, and w The search for applicants conflict of interest and not funds to ensure that all ani ­ to fill four open positions from her assignment as a mals at the shelter can be between the two boards, commission liaison to the ill spayed and neutered. however, apparently w Corrections Community • Approved a recommencost county additional Advisory Board. She will, dation for the purchase of a money. Fortunately, no addi­ however, continue to volun­ 2012 Ford Transit Connect tional money will be teer with SOS. an organiza­ to be used as an animal shel ­ required to fill openings on tion she helped found.) ter transport vehicle at a total the animal shelter advisory board and the Commission cost of $24,075. 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Lohrstorfer, Township Attorney PURPOSE OF MEETING: This notice is posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended, MCL 41.72A(2) and (3), and the Americans With Disabilities Act. y The YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD will provide nec­ essary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabili­ ties at the meeting or public hearing upon 4 days notice to the YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD. I Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or servic­ es should contact the YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD by writing or calling the following: Janice C. Lippert, Yankee Springs Township Clerk 284 N. Briggs Road - Middleville, MI 49333 (269) 795-9091 FAX (269) 795-2388 0F v r F •-J r ★ A FOUNDED ^ChiG^ Lawrence Tech honor roll Kristian Hager from Middleville has been named to the dean's honor roll for the 2012 fall term at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield. To be named to the honor roll, a student must maintain » I I I I NOTICE OF A X* — I r Si’S £ Iw founded iam ^Ch IG PUBLIC HEARING Please be advised the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 5, 2013 at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible to consider an application for Special Use #2012-02. This hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. The applicant, Jeff Bohms, seeks approval for an Office Special Use in a residential district as provided for in the Village Zoning Ordinance Section 78-48. The subject properties are located at 100 and 108 Arlington Street [Parcel #s 08-41-045-005-00 & 08-41-045-006-00], Middleville, MI. Any interested person may attend the public hearing to obtain information about the Special Use and offer comments to the Planning Commission. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the Village offices, 100 E. Main St., during regular business hours, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Persons with special needs who wish to attend should contact the Village Clerk no less than 72 hours prior to the public hearings. Written comments will be received up and until the day of the hear­ ing and may be addressed to the Planning Commission at PO Box 69, Middleville, MI 49333. -4 Respectfully submitted, Elaine Denton Village Clerk SYNOPSIS IRVING TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting January 9, 2013 Regular meeting called to order at 7:04 pm, with pledge to flag. All board members present. Nine guests present. Received: Fire, commissioner reports and assessors, *•It “ard comments, public input. Treasurer’s report placed on file for audit. Approved: Clerk’s December 12, 2012 minutes, with corrections. Payment of bills. Amend budget. Appointed Shelly Lake as alternate to Board of Review. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Budget workshop to be held on & January 31, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Next meeting is February 13, 2013 at 7:00 pm at township hall. Submitted by Carol Ergang, Clerk Attested to by Jamie Knight, Supervisor The complete transcript of the minutes may be viewed on www.irvingtownship.org 06801632 GET MORE LOCAL NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. charter TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting Minutes Please take notice that the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in the Village Offices at 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan for the purpose of considering approval of a newly updated Village Master Plan. The revised plan includes minor updates primarily to the plan text. Copies of the current Master Plan and the proposed Master Plan are available for public viewing on the Village website at www.villageofmiddleville.org and during regular business hours at the Village Offices at 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan. Written comments will be received until the night of the hearing at the same address. If you are planning to attend this hearing and require any special assistance, please notify the Village Clerk by calling 269-795-3385 as soon as possible. The draft plan is available for examination by the general public at the location and website noted above and at the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to submit their comments in per­ son or in writing at or before the public hearing. Respectfully Submitted, Elaine Denton Village Clerk 06801693 of at least a 3.5 average for the term. The minutes for the December 19th, 2012 Township Board of Trustees Meeting which were approved on January 16th, 2013, are posted at the Township Offices at 8196 Broadmoor Ave, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org. 06801698 8196 BROADMOOR AVE. CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 06801832 Caledonia towhip Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 PUBLIC NOTICE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 6, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township Hall, 8196 Broadmoor Avenue, Caledonia, Michigan, on an ordi­ nance to amend Township Ordinance No. 11-01Z, the Crossroads of Caledonia Planned Unit Development Ordinance. The proposed amending ordinance pertains to Parcels 1, 2 and 3 of the Planned Unit Development (PUD), the PUD being located generally at the intersection of 100th Street and Cherry Valley Avenue and being legally described as follows: That part of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, lying Northeasterly of the former Michigan Central Railroad right-of-way, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. The amending ordinance deletes the provisions limiting the use of lands and dwelling units in Parcel 3 of the PUD to persons who are 50 years of age or older. As to Parcels 1 and 2 of the PUD, the amending ordinance requires compliance with the U.S. Housing for Older Persons Act and other applicable law, and accordingly such parcels would continue to be restricted such that a required percentage of the dwelling units is to be reserved for occupancy by persons of 55 years of age or older, in accor­ dance with applicable U.S. law. A copy of the amending ordinance is on file in the Township office at the above-stated address and may be examined by interested persons during Township office hours. Written comments concerning the amending ordinance may be submitted to the Township, to the attention of the Township clerk, at the abovestated address, up to and during the time of the public hearing. Dated: January 4, 2013 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA A I Call 945-9554 for more information. Village of Middleville Planning Commission ry A an exercise class .Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Sue shared an article that is available online for tracking foods and how to •IQ choose a plate for weight­ loss benefit. Patricia read the bylaws, and some changes were dis­ cussed by the group. The meeting closed with recitation of the TOPS pledges. The next meeting will be Jan. 21. Visitors are invited to visit the Monday meetings at 500 Lincoln Meadows, beginning at 5 p.m. For more informa­ tion, call Patricia, 616-8680463, or Betty, 616-7653483. Local student named to PUBLIC NOTICE Z) -J J 06801826 The Jan. 14 meeting opened with singing the TOPS song. The Jan. 7 min­ utes were read and approved. Sue gave the treasurer’s report Q which was approved. Roll call showed 13 mem­ bers present. Sharon, the newest mem­ ber, was best loser for the week; Sue was runner-up. The club had an 11-pound 1Q weight loss this week. Patricia won the food-chart drawing. Alice P, Sharon, Joyce B. and Betty also par­ ticipated. Betty won the haha box, and Alice P. won the 50/50 drawing. Phyllis told the group that Lincoln Meadows is starting IRVING TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 06801690 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting Council Minutes January 14, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Gilbert. Present: Erskine, Hahn, Regan, Scholl, Grinage, Overholt, Ayers & Wangerin. Absent: None. Pledge of Allegiance: Consideration of the meet­ ing agenda: Add #5 to New busi­ ness, Kent County Solid Waste Motion Amendments. by Overholt, second by Grinage. Motion carried. Public Comment (Brief): Written Correspondence: Committee Minutes: Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion by Scholl, second by Overholt. Motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes of Regular meeting on December 10, 2012. B. Building Inspector’s report IMS Permit Listing. C. Treasurer’s Report. D. Approval to pay bills. Inquiry of conflict of interest Reports from Council, Staff, and Consultants. Engineer’s Report-Paul 1. Galdes, Fleis & VandenBrink, informed us that the current ease­ ment over the trunkline was strict­ ly for utilities so we would have to get new easements for the trunk­ line to proceed with a walk path across it. 2. Township Liaison Report. 3. Planning Commission Re­ port. 4. Other Committee Reports. 5. Village Manager’s Report Survey for Planning Commission, 66 have been turned in. Discussed the Caledonia Chamber of Commerce new Directory and if the Village should purchase space to advertise cer­ tain important phone numbers, website, email etc. Ayers will call to see what we get with our line item information. 6. President’s Report-Sam’s Joint is in violation of several building codes, Gilbert and Ayers to follow up. Also downtown and alley landscaping need to be update. Unfinished Business New Business 1. R13-01 Resolution to Accept the Resignation of Karen Hahn from the Caledonia Cable Committee and Appoint Tim Overholt to the Caledonia Cable Committee. Motion by Grinage, second by Erskine. All ayes, motion carried. 2. Approved for the Preventative Maintenance Agreement for the Siren, $425. Motion by Overholt, second by Scholl. All ayes, motion carried. 3. Bishop Land ServiceExploration to conduct geophysi­ cal seismic survey at Waste Water Treatment Plant. Motion by Erskine, second by Grinage. All ayes, motion carried. 4. AT&T application & permit to place interconnect fiber to cus­ tomer Chemical Bank. Motion to approve with further detail with maps on where the holes will be placed, Overholt, second by Scholl. All ayes, motion carried. 5. Approval of Kent County Solid Waste Management Plan. Motion to approve by Grinage, second by Hahn. All ayes, motion carried. Public Comment: Council Comments: Please keep the Steger family in your thoughts and prayers. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE! Please keep your sidewalks cleared of snow. Adjourn: 7:55pm-motion by by Overholt. Hahn, second Motion carried. Respectfully submitted: Sandra Ayers, Clerk 9 f i! Z1 jjfi J® jfi? , 1? ftr*-1 iiiia to# iff® tai totii S i'. • MW hMKI Mi kWI nil ■i 1 Uqiv Mi * is Si I Ci­ >* & 06801695 Call269-945-9554 lor Sun a Hews classilied aCs I I I / 9 I $ I X. �The Sun and News, Saturday, January 19, 2013/ Page 11 Portage edges Caledonia boys safety, continued from page Department to have a police ing visitors access to the in the offices. said a construc­ liaison in the schools. for first place at Timber Ridge building. The high school is tionEnslen will be However, that position may committee if r..\ nrA' ' g* 1 _ £U * ■^1 I fl 25 «• > KT- X?1 tri J X >£ k ' A • S5 w — £ ♦* . * ■ >5 V 4 1: £ > *c * * S* & 'KX - !S.. fts Caledonia’s Mike McGookey finished seventh overall Wednesday at Timber Ridge, thanks in part to a runner-up finish in the giant slalom. 11 lYn 4 VI i nl r Iw L-U 1 .••Haw » * .Ti '.T. •iart .kV***^ BESnStH •• fll ■I HM r •itahfcjw iiesK*11 I |1 ’ ' *** .. 4 M J-’’1 tr U1’ c# Portage edged past the Fighting Scots by three points to win the second Southwestern Michigan High School Ski League meet of the season, Wednesday at Timber Ridge. Portage was four points better than the Scots in the giant slalom to take the victo­ ry 59 to 62. Mattawan was third with 94 points, followed by Hackett Catholic Central/Parchment 100. Portage had two of the top three individuals on the day, led by Michael Kuckenbuch, who tied for first overall with Hackett/Parchment’s Matt Champion. Kuckenbuch was fourth in the slalom and first in the giant slalom (GS). Champion finished second in the slalom and third in the GS. Kuckenbuch had runs of 18.79 seconds and 18.53 sec­ onds to win the GS. His team­ mate Daniel Kuckenbuch won the slalom competition, with runs of 22.00 seconds and 21.61 seconds. Mike Scots’ The McGookey was seventh over- all and second in the GS with runs of 19.2 and 18.76. He was 14th in the slalom. His teammate Zach Pieri was sixth overall, placing fifth in the slalom and seventh in the GS. Caledonia also had Ty _ ______________ Saylor ninth overall and Sam McBride 12th. Saylor had a ninth-place finish in the *i the only facility where visi­ tors are forced to enter through the front door and immediately into the office before gaining access to the rest of the building. Enslen said, through his discussions, that he’s found most parents and community members appreciate what the schools do to provide a safe environment for stu­ dents. He also said that it’s very evident there is a need to address some of the con­ cerns about having the front doors unlocked and having guests able to get into the schools without registering Local students nominated to U. S. Service academies 24 (JI J 1 •• < K / 7%LfOONIA n I i 1*^ 4 J”' An Academy Advisory Board assisted Amash with the selection of his nomi­ nees. Criteria considered by the advisory board when rec­ ommending a student for nomination includes aca­ demic excellence, leadership experience and a strong com­ mitment to a variety of extracurricular activities. Nominees are not guaran­ teed appointment to an acad­ emy, but applicants must receive a congressional nom­ ination to be considered. High School; Leanne Tuuk, Caledonia High School/Kalamazoo Valley Community College. U.S. Merchant Marine Academy — Zach Haas from Delton Kellogg. U.S. Military Academy at West Point — Zach Haas, Delton Kellogg, Edward Kosta, Hastings. U.S. Naval Academy — Zach Haas, Delton Kellogg; Edward Kosta, Hastings; Leanne Tuuk, Caledonia School/Kalamazoo High Valley Community College. Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI) has nominated 20 students from West Michigan for appointment to the U.S. Service academies. The nominees will be considered for the class of 2017 at the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), and the U.S. Naval Academy. Among Amash’s nomina­ tions are the following local students: U.S. Air Force Academy — Edward Kosta, Hastings fie "SENSIBLE // about your water! J ~ - the day. Mattawan won the girls’ meet with 87 points, followed by Portage 98, Hastings 101, and 106 Caledonia Hackett/Parchment 130. The Fighting Scots’ Emily Southerton tied Hastings’ ’ Katie Brown for first place individually. Southerton won the GS competition with runs of 19.3 and 19.14. She was fourth in the slalom with times of 23.44 and 24.58. Brown was second in the slalom and third in the GS. Hackett/Parchment’s Emily Cabot won the slalom with times of 22.27 and 22.91. Caledonia also had Madelin Darby tenth overall with a 12th-place finish in the slalom and an eighth-place finish in the GS. Alexa Callaway was 21st overall for the Scots, while teammates and ’ "* ■ Cullison Jennifer Makenzie VanTil tied tor 23rd overall. » AYNA RD' f WATER CONDITIONING •ft slalom and McBride was eighth in the GS. While the Caledonia boys moved one spot down at the second league meet, the Caledonia girls moved one spot up into fourth place for f Over 35 years of experience The Fighting Scots’ Emily Southerton celebrates her first place finish Wednesday at Timber Ridge. Maynards WATCR CONDITIONING ukC -Xr — f5 A I Sb^bM SOFJWRS 4 I I V SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS RESIDENTIAL Authorized PRO’S PICK Dealer Moke the Right Choice • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL SERVICING ALL MAKES AND MODELS # < • Simple to Buy, Simple to Own, Simple to Love... Co II Today! Authorized PRO’S PICK’Dealer Cyber-bullying is topic for family workshop series »• be eliminated if more funds are not available. Enslen said he’s still talk­ ing with Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf about the liaison officer and hopes they will be able to continue the program. In addition, Enslen said he's working with Middleville police officers from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department and hoping they may be able to have a greater presence in and around the schools. meeting with architects from Tower Pinkster to evaluate the existing infrastructure at each building and to deter­ mine how the facilities could be changed to accommodate more safety measures. “Safety is our highest pri­ ority,” concluded Enslen. “Everyone needs to feel safe when they come to school.” Enslen said at this time he is not in favor of armed guards at the schools or arm­ ing principals or teachers in the schools. The district works with the Barry County Sheriff’s A Appliances Drinking Water I -■ The family workshop series that begins Jan. 21 will focus on cyber-bullying and the dangers of unsupervised Internet activity. Michigan State Police Trooper Kellie Summerhays will be the speaker for the evening, and will discuss the dangers of misuse of com­ puters and cell phones. She will share a portion of the cyber-bullying/sexting pres­ entation she gives to middle and high school students. Summerhays also will offer suggestions to monitor children’s activity and ways to talk with their children so they can make responsible technology choices. Additional information will be provided regarding the dangers of the Internet and other technology that targets young people. Summerhays said she hopes to educate parents on how to delete cyber predators and educate everyone on the legal, per­ sonal and social conse­ quences of engaging in this behavior. The family workshop series will be in Middleville Jan. 21 at the First Baptist Church and in Hastings Jan. 28 at the First Baptist Church. Participants should register by calling 269-9455439. Free pizza dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with class and child care from 6 to 7:30 p.m. All participations receive a certificate of partic­ ipation for training. The Family Workshop Series is celebrating its 11th year of providing topics for area families. The series will again be sponsored by the Family Support Center of Barry County, Thornapple Kellogg Public Schools, Area Hastings School System, Kid’s First Learning Noah’s Place, Ark Preschool, Barry Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Community Action Head Start, Thornapple Valley Church, and the First churches Baptist of Middleville and Hastings. 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Levi Ryfiak took the 100-yard butterfly in 58.8 seconds and Nate Ryfiak won the diving competition with a score of 176.78. Coach Tyler Bultema said Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings’ Jared Bailey nears his final turn at the end of his runner-up performance in the 500-yard freestyle Thursday against Wayland. (Photo by Brett Bremer) his team had other Tine per­ formances as well. Ronnie Collins dropped 32 seconds from his previous best time in the 500-yard freestyle, and Ethan Robilard dropped time from his previous bests in both the 50- and 100-yard freestyle races. The Trojans followed up that performance by opening up its OK Rainbow Conference season with a 103-74 win over visiting West Catholic in Hastings Tuesday. Levi Ryfiak won the 50yard freestyle for TK, and helped the Trojan team to a win in the 200-yard medley relay. Coach Bullema said that many other swimmers had a good night Tuesday as well, including the winning TK/Hastings 200-yard freestyle relay team of Alex Stiles, Collins, Jacob Miller and Robins. The TK/Hastings boys will be home against this evening to take on Wayland. A z i irf1 - Y* .»! Uli* ■1^ -®at, '•liflU The Trojans’ Ben Anderson catches a breath on his way to a fifth-place finish in the 1 -yard breaststroke Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) «l ia i!d •-itiiih Call for Sun & News ACTION ads... Mi ’>ntk / vi Huge Carhartt Sale k 269-945-9554.1-800-870-7085 I It's time to dear out the winter inventory and make room for the spring/summer inventory!! When: Jan. 21st - Feb. 2nd ► i So Many Men's & Women's styles to choose from! Comfort you can't live without! A •? “Mil'll B k: n. ^'filin' 4 our % V u. 'I* FrO • I • • • %'l 5*; - Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E. 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Rather, the Trojans came back to the pack a little bit. The Thornapple Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team won its second confer­ ence jamboree of the season Wednesday in Wayland, by 7.4 points over runner-up Rapids Catholic Grand Central. The Trojans were nearly 50 points ahead of runner-up Hastings at the first conference jamboree the week before, scoring about 40 more points than the 694.14 they won with at Wayland Union High School. The Trojans did have an eight-point deduction for a missed back tuck in round two, and also had to make some changes to their line-up because of illness. “We did have a senior who's in all three rounds. (Kenzie Hamming) is very, very' ill,” said TK head coach Abby Kanitz. “We prepared for her not to be in, but did­ n't know until 9 o'clock this morning. So, 1 think for what was handed to them they did pretty well. That's what being a team is about.” Jordyn Lanning, a fresh­ man , who hadn't competed all season because of an injury stepped in to fill the hole. “She did a phenomenal job,” Kanitz said. The Trojans did change up their round three perform­ ance a bit. “Jordyn hadn't stunted since the beginning of the season, and I wasn't going to make her do the most diffi­ cult skills that Kenzie would do in round three, so there were ismall changes for other people, but they all stepped up to the plate,” said Kanitz. “They came in with confi­ dence which is important, and squeezed it out.” Grand Rapids Catholic It was a tough week for the Thomapple Kellogg varsity bowling teams. Unity Christian and South Christian each scored wins over the TK boys and girls. The Trojans had a tough time adjusting to the oily lanes in Hudsonville Tuesday, and it hurt a bit in their losses to the Crusaders from Unity Christian. The Crusaders topped the TK boys 19-11. The two teams split the two Baker games, with TK's boys taking the first 195 to 176 and Unity winning the second 162-132, giving the Crusaders the overall pin count victory. Unity Christian the won both regular games, outscor­ ing the Trojans 1,759 to 1,527 in the two matches combined. The Crusaders won all the head-to-head match points in the first game, but TK rallied to take three of the five in the second with Matt Miller rolling a 163, Derek Chandler a 144 and Jonathon Campbell a 187. Thursday at Spectrum Lanes, the Trojan boys were off their game and struggled to pick up their spares in a 26-4 loss to South Christian. South Christian took the two Baker games, and won both regular games as well. Campbell got TK's lone point in the first regular game, rolling a 197. Down the alley, Brandon Coles rolled five straight strikes to start and exhibition match, finishing with a 201. The Trojans got him into the varsity line-up in the second game and he combined with Israel Torres for a 128 and a Campbell match-point. added his second point of the night with 212 and Miller earned one with his 174 in the second game. The results for the week were much the same for the TK girls. They fell 18-12 to Unity Christian Tuesday. They split the two Baker games with Unity Christian Tuesday, but managed to take the overall pin count. The TK girls then won four of the five matches in the first regular game, w ith a 100 from Abby Dougherty, a 123 from Megan Reineer, a 123 from Samantha Churchill and a 164 from Sandra Gerou. The Crusaders managed to take the overall pin count 652621 though thanks in large part to a 181 form Kendra Dykstra. Chyann Cross rolled a 130 and Reineer a 151 to pick up two points for the Trojans in the second game, one the Crusaders won 702-635. South Christian topped the TK ladies 28-2 Tuesday at Spectrum Lanes. Churchill rolled a 189 and Gerou a 190 in the second regular game to pick up the two points for TK. Scots score two wins at Greenville Caledonia's varsity wrestling team scored a pair of wins at the Greenville Quad Wednesday. The Scots Fighting knocked off Belding 32-26 and Cedar Springs 60-18. Matt Christensen, Ethan Young, Jon Hubbell, Zane Gorby and William Allerdin o were all 2-0 on the day for the Fighting Scots. The Fighting Scots are home today (Jan. 19) hosting their own invitational, and wd fr home against will| bee Wednesday for a big OK white Conference meet with Lowell and Forest Hills Central. Have a • w* Printing Need? Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058-0188 We Have a Colorful Solution The Trojan flyers showed off their flexibility, with the help of their stunt groups during round three at Wayland Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Byron Center 679.00, Wayland 669.06, Hastings 663.58, Holland Christian 649.36, Zeeland West 541.80 and Hamilton 528.18. Despite the changes, TK still had the top score in each of the three rounds. The Trojans scored a 219.40 in round one, a 193.04 in round two and a 280.00 in round three. “I think there's a slightly different mentality on this team after being at the state finals last year. They have taught that to the young girls very quickly. Everybody on the team, even those that weren’t there last year, know how important it is to start now and not in February, Kanitz said. Bvron Center, Catholic Trojans heading into the third round. Catholic Central had a 214.70 in round one, a 190.44 in round two and a 281.60 in round three. Hastings was in second place behind TK heading into round three, after a 215.40 in round one and a 191.38 in round two, but the Saxons had a shaky round three performance which left them with a score of 256.80 in the final round. 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Lexi basketball team scored its Bush led the team with five. first OK White Conference She hit her own share of shots victory of the season, topping as well, finishing with a teamthe host Wildcats 63-56, but it high 24 points. She also wasn't because of their press, added three steals. Fighting Scot head coach Hanna Lahiff finished with was a little surprised his 20 points and four steals, team’s full-court pressure When those two get some wasn't able to bother the scoring help, the Scots are Wildcatsmore. The Scots tough to beat. Leigha Muller added seven points and three steals for the Scots, and Jaime Canada had six points. Jenison did record 28 turnovers in the ball game, but Harvey said that most of those came in the half-court sets and they were more mistakes by the Wildcats than anything the Scots’ pressure forced. The Scots only turned the ball over 13 times, but Jenison kept things close by outrebounding them. Joslyn TenBrink helped the Wildcats stay in the game with her outside shooting, She drilled four three-pointers and tied Lahiff for game-high honors with 24 points. Jenna Woodward added 17 points for the Wildcats and Katie McKinnon had eight. The Fighting Scots are now 1-1 in the OK White. They dropped their conference opener 54-39 at Grand Rapids Christian Tuesday. It was a much closer game than that though. The Eagles went on a 15-0 run to close out the game in the final minutes. That 15-0 run to close out the game followed a 20-9 run by the Fighting Scots. Caledonia trailed 30-19 at the half, and finally evened things up at 39-39 on a threepoint play by Lahiff midway through the fourth quarter. answered The Eagles quickly though. Jesse Bultsma knocked down a three-pointer and then the Scots turned the ball right back over to the Eagles who converted a three-point play to go up six in a matter of sec­ onds. “I think that kind of took the wind out of our sails,” said Harvey. "From that point on, they beat us by 15, the last eight or nine of that was us fouling trying to stop the clock and I don’t think they missed down the stretch.” Paris Madison led the Eagles with 18 points, seven rebounds and five steals. Bultsma finished with 13 points and Tyra Smith added 11. The Eagles also got nine points and seven rebounds from Kortney Deurloo. Lahiff and Bush had 12 points each for the Scots. Bush also had a game-high 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals. Muller chipped in ten points and six rebounds for the Scots. Keagan Pontious only had two points, but had seven offensive rebounds, three assists and five steals. Caledonia has a tough trip to Forest Hills Central Tuesday, then will be home against Lowell Friday night. Fii >> jit $ $ fa. TK girls lead highly ranked Sailors until final minutes * --i *3 & :■ The Trojans felt like they had some work to do in the final days leading up to the conference season. Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity girls’ basketball team fell 55-29 at Caledonia last Friday, and was left looking ahead to contests with two of the top teams in the state in Class B to start OK Gold Conference play. The Trojans certainly got some of their problems straightened out. TK came up just short of handing third ranked South Christian its first loss of the season, in Grand Rapids Tuesday. The Trojans led 2717 at the half, before the Cougars and Sailors top TK boys in first league contests Thomapple Kellogg's varsity boys basketball team opened OK Gold Conference play with a 57-39 loss to visiting South Christian Tuesday. The Sailors shutout the Trojans in the second quarter, 13-0 to take a 24-7 lead into the half. 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The Trojans again fell behind early, with the Cougars outscoring them 35- 14 in the first half, Catholic Central had four players in double figures, with Austin Gordon and Peter Firlik scoring 11 points each and Shane Johnson and DeMarkus Stuckey adding ten apiece. The Cougars also got nine points from Brad Campbell and seven from Jon Marosi. Grant Allison led TK with 10 points. He was 6-of-6 at the free throw line. Clay Francisco chipped in eight points, and Louis Koepke and Tommy Hamilton had six each. TK will be on the road for its next three ball games, at Lakewood Tuesday, Hastings Friday, and then at Wayland Tuesday, Jan. 29. B'SWfSKP I I Sailors rallied for a 42-38 win. The Sailors didn’t take their first lead until the final minutes of the ball game. Crystal Smith led the charge for the Trojans with 15 points and four rebounds. She knocked down three threepointers. Kelli Graham had ten points for TK, as well as four steals. Kaylin Johnson didn't score, but had a team-high seven rebounds and four assists for TK. The Sailors got 15 points each from Cassidy Vredevoogd and Anna Timmer. Timmer also had a team-high 13 rebounds. TK managed to hold the Sailors’ star guard Angelique Gaddy to three points and three assists. TK is now 4-7 overall and 0-2 in the OK Gold. Grand Rapids Catholic Central, which is among the teams ranked among the honorable mention in Class B, scored a 57-29 win over the visiting Trojans Friday night. The Cougars held the Trojans to 17 points through the first three quarters, takin eo a 41-17 lead, TK will be at home to take on Lake wood Tuesday, then returns to conference action at Hastings Friday night. sk® Scots rally, but Jenison gets back in front in final quarter ft f Caledonia’s varsity boys’ basketball team opened the OK White Conference season with a pair of tough losses this week. Jenison scored a 54-50 win over the visiting Scots Friday. Caledonia went on a 13-2 run in the third quarter to erase the five-point lead the Wildcats built in the first half. The Scots headed into the fourth quarter with a 40-38 lead, but couldn't hold on in the end. Kardokh Piromari and Alex Ruddock had I 1 points each to lead the Fighting Scots, while Mitch Horgan finished with nine. Jacob Amtson led all scorers with 15 points ints for Jenison. His teammate Luke Diekevers added 11 points and CJ VanTimmeren had ten. The Scots started the conference season Tuesday at Grand Rapids Christian, where the Eagles scored a 66-51 win. Caledonia had a tough time slowing down the Eagle attack, which built a 34-21 first half lead. DeLeon Brown finished with 20 points for Christian, while Jeiel Burrell and Qi'antae Wve Finally Ewing had nine each and Mach Wuoi eight points and eight rebounds. •A Piromari led the Scots with 11 points, four rebounds and two assists. Both teams had a very balanced attack. 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They went 3-2 to finish fourth Saturday at Lowell’s Gary Rivers Memorial Tournament. The Trojans defeated Crestwood 52-15, Grand Haven 43-31 and Portage Northern 51-25. TK's tow losses were to state ranked teams, 63-9 to Hartland and 44-25 to Allendale. The Trojans are scheduled to head to West Ottawa for a tournament today and will head to Grand Rapids Christian Wednesday for a tri which includes a non-conference dual with the host Eagles and an OK Gold match-up with Ottawa Hills. Caledonia’s varsity boys' bowling team improved to 5I on the season with a 28-2 victory over Jenison at Hudsonville Lanes Thursday. The Caledonia boys won both Baker and both regular games, tacking on eight points with individual wins from Brandon Hovinga (204, 192), Taylor Colligan (202, 219), Trevor DeHaan (233, 178), as well as Alan Bont (217) and Sean Taylor (264). The Jenison girls edged the Fighting Scot girls 1812. 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Over the next few weeks, Sun & News staff will talk with community leaders to gauge their per­ ceptions on how our area may be affected by the new year. This week, we focus on the outlook for the county with Barry County Board of Commissioners Chair Craig Stolsonburg. 7 wk ih mH L Hitt vA H tw 1 ttiw ioHqy > I ,w H Atw »’) loitoiZ Familiarity may be the County Commission Chair tibH tauo') Craig Stolsonburg’s most wanted quality in 2013. Stolsonburg moves into a second term as chair of the county board, but this year finds that four members of the seven-commissioner board are all newly elected. “It’s oing to be just bringing everybody up to speed and keeping on the pulse of what's going on," says Stolsonburg of, per­ haps. his greatest challenge. “I had some really strong leaders on the commission the past few years, and I don’t have that now. I'm going•4 to have to drive the conversation more than I have in the past." Fortunately, Stolsonburg points out, the budget has been carefully managed and balanced the past few years. Because he expects rev­ enues to be flat, one of the board's first financial chal­ •4 lenges will be to gauge the effect of the personal prop­ erty tax elimination that, he says, will surely “take a hit out of us.” Due to the dominant majority of representatives being first-time commis­ sioners. Stolsonburg also expects that past con­ tentious issues may be revis­ ited, including the time of sale or transfer regulation and the hotly discussed preservation •4 agricultural board. “There are two members on that board who are always pushing for the county to fund a portion, paying for development rights, and I don’t see that happening," says Stolsonburg. “I think they saw the Kent County board allocate funds for that pur- pose three years ago and an opportunity for our board to do the same thing, but development is just not a big thing right now.’’ By appointing Vice Chair Ben Geiger and new com­ missioner Jim Dull as board liaisons to the Barrv/Eaton <F Health Board. Stolsonburg also expects a smoother res­ olution of issues that may come before the board. Stolsonburg is well aware that it will be a careful bal­ ancing act. especially given another key dynamic: the reduction due to redistrict- ing of the board from eight members to seven. “It really is a different dynamic.” he observes, “and it w ill also make me a swing vote in a lot of cases because I don’t think there's going to be a whole lot of broad consensus on a lot of issues. “I'm trying to educate them on procedures. I can certainly understand people out there who don't like term limits because this is like reinventing the wheel all over again." Strategic plan helps village leaders prepare for future •r. by Julie Makarewicz Caledonia Community Players prepare for the dessert theater “Death by Chocolate” Feb. 8 and 9. Pictured are (from left) Cathy Van Lopik, Jayne Psycher, ooorO i8 011H Eric Szubinski, Taryn Van Lopik and Karen DeVos. Caledonia Community Players presenting ‘Death by Chocolate’ nq The Caledonia Community Players will present a dessert theater, tea* hiring “Death by Chocolate/’ Friday and Saturday. Feb. 8 and 9. at the Duncan Lake Middle School performing arts center. The show begins at 7 each night. The play is about private detective Nick Noir who has fallen on hard times. His botched last job has cost him whatever new jobs may have come his way. But a call from Coco Purvis, who owns Precious Perks Coffee Shoppe, along with her sis­ ter. Bonbon, may just turn things around for him. Someone named Vinnie the Leech died after drinking Precious Perks' signature coffee. Death by Chocolate. The police have given up on the case, and business at the □rll ummoD , tawriq r* annul n vabriR j ,9 bnfi stbbi M firm tM n iri^in q dfl oviioafeb v n^llfll borbiod iwMsdw id arnoo I X)3 moil eiiouwfl .aqqtxiZ noil ! in 8gairii >amo?. 1 IsxxJ od) euoiatnR >iloq arfT .3Z£J art) J ‘ ■ *——■ — — — ------------- ■ - —- 7 ■ ■ i Caledonia Community Players practice for their upcoming performances. Eric Szubinski. plays private detective Nick Noir, and Taryn Van Lopik portrays his faithful secretary, Selma. coffee shop is dropping. Unless Noir can figure out who or what killed Vinnie, the coffee shop will have to close. To learn the fate of Precious Perks, Nick, Coco, Bonbon and all the rest, purchase a $10 ticket at the door or call 616-891-8117. Staff Writer Middleville village leaders are looking toward the future and creating a strategic plan to help guide them. Village manager Rebecca Fleury said this is, she believes, the first time the council has worked on a strategic plan. If It's a blue print for action," she said. The blue print came as a result of the village council’s recent strategic planning ses­ sion in which it identified five community goals and objectives. The council will discuss those goals and objectives again at its Feb. 5 committee of the whole meeting and will continue working on plans of action to meet those goals. The five goals identified include: • Community involve­ ment - continuing to create a sense of community; working with the schools, library and parks; partnering with service clubs, volunteers, churches and businesses; creating community events like Heritage Days. • Responsive and respon­ sible government - being transparent, maintaining pro­ fessional affiliations, main­ taining financial stability, working with surroundin municipalities, and review­ ing and updating ordinances •I* as needed. • Quality of life - main­ taining quality of life includ“Jg re,cre^tlon^1'Jns'ltut'on‘ al, and cultural areas. • Environmental steward­ ship - including watershed maintenance, well head prolection, and Thomapple River stewardship. • Economic stability including looking at the industrial park, employment opportunities, expanding the fortunate to have Bradford tax base, working with pub­ White expanding and grow­ lic transportation, lodging, ing in the community and and supportive infrastruc­ she said it's important to work with the company to ture. The strategic planning ses­ keep them in Middleville for sion was facilitated by John years to come. "At the same time, we also Weiss, executive director of the Grand Valley need to diversify our manu­ facturing base. ” base, Fleury Metropolitan Council. Village members dis­ added, “maybe we need to cussed and analyzed the explore other types of busi­ community, its attributes, its nesses and manufacturers challenges and its unique that would also be successful characteristics. The idea was here." Fleury said the council to get leaders talking about some of the visions and col­ also talked extensively about laborative solutions that the quality of life issues, espe­ village faces today and may cially focusing on the trail and parks. face in the future. "There has to be a balance Fleury said she expects the strategic plan will be between live, work and maintained Fleury. reviewed often and be espe­ ay cially useful at budget times. “Quality of life is extremely The council focused important, but so is maintain­ strongly on economic stabili­ ing our streets and infrastruc­ ty for the area and expanding tures." She said it's also impor­ the tax base. The existing industrial park has only one tant for village leaders to lot left and Fleury said the realize they need to look village will have to consider beyond their own boundaries what to do next — whether and to realize that partner­ into ships with neighboring com­ expandin it’s Thomapple Township or munities will benefit every­ elsewhere and how utilities one. Fleury said she views the and infrastructures can be •4 plan as a fluid doc­ expanded to provide for strategic ument that will be reviewed development needs. ’4 Fleury said Middleville is again and again. In This Issue • TKMS students raise money for Children’s Miracle Network • Caledonia DECA members move on to state finals • Rafaill’s hat-trick leads the Thunder past Lowell/Cal boys • GRCC finishes undefeated season of Gold duals �J A A / A I Page 2/The Sun and News. Saturday, February 2, 2013 TKMS students raise money for Children's Miracle Network % Hl I I Vi. 1 I A' d Teachers (from left) Shaun Davis, Matt Molhca and Randy Stehlik get a whippedcream facial from students throwing pies in their faces. Tussey, Scott Shumway (back) assistant principal Shawn Veitch, dressed as cheer leader. lift fi- •r1 * jiiute1 Bl The Thornapple Kellogg Middle School student I y gathers for the assembly to celebrate their achievement of raising funds for Children’s Miracle Network. tdnlwk t Wsutei Teacher Rojean Sprague was selected by students to get a whipped cream pie in the face. tetetentatii <■>' <v BEACON SOCIETY notmii iataaij I. 06804000 f invitesYOUto a i BOOK SALE • at the TK LIBRARY • Saturday, February 9, 20I3 • • • I from 9:30 a.m. to I2:3O p.m. HARDCOVER BOOKS ARE $ I. • I ALMOST EVERYTHING ELSE IS A QUARTER I IN FEUER LUitk Km Catyel (rt... ’ie«eut ym catyet! Don’t let your floor’s condition drive you insane! Westens Carpet ft flooring westensflooring.com 269-795-3000 210 E. Main, Middleville T Randy Stehlik wipes whipped cream from his face while assistant principal Shawn Veitch, dressed as a cheerleader, gets ready to take his turn in the chair. ''is mi! i Thornapple Kellogg Middle School students held their annual fundraising event for the Children's Miracle Network in December. This year the school donated nearly $1,500. Students reaching a desig­ nated donation amount were given the opportunity to throw a whipped-cream pie in the face of a teacher or staff member of their choice. 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I Cleaning weluvcarpet.com 269-795-4300 Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads I f 037 I I 4 < * t �The Sun and News. Saturday. February 2, 2013/ Page 3 TKHS hosting Science Olympiad Invitational Saturday Caledonia High School * i. » r Caledonia DECA members move on to state finals 1 L .11 ll V -. ii k I « >r. ! sssartwx If ft! 0 Ilf "ft <ak * & ' & 1 Dutcher in team competition hospitality and tourism, Austin Ellsworth in team competition sports and enter­ tainment, Joelle Grider in fashion merchandising pro­ motion plan, Jeff Halsted in business services marketing, Jacob Homan in team com­ petition marketing communi­ in cation, Faith Hommes sports and entertainment pro­ motion plan, Samantha Jansma in principles of hos­ pitality and tourism, Tyler Kim in team competition marketing communication, Spencer Kinzie in principles of finance, Jennifer Kurth in team competition business law and ethics, Irene Mead in sports and entertainment pro­ motion plan, plan. Amanda Morely in team competition travel and tourism. Chandler Owen in fashion merchan­ dising promotion plan. Courtney Rogers in team competition travel and tourism, Caleb Schantz in principles of business man­ agement. Marie Schmehil in principles of finance, Caleb Sleeman in principles of business management, Claire Timmer in principles of hos­ pitality and tourism. Earning 2 medals and moving on to state competi­ tion are: Kale Alexander, Caledonia DECA students fared well during a January 8 competition at Ferris State University, earning 133 medals and qualifying 60 students as state finalists. Caledonia was represent­ ed by 84 of its 98 DECA chapter members. They com­ peted in various marketing events ranging from research papers, presentations and business case study role plays, as individuals and as teams. The medals were award­ ed to Caledonia students in areas of performance, test­ ing, and overall state final­ ist. "Sixty of our students are finalists and move on to the state finals this year to be held in Grand Rapids at the Grand Amway business con­ ference center next month,” said marketing teacher and DECA advisor Jerry Keron. Students earning three medals and moving on to state competition include: Alexa Callaway in fashion merchandising promotion plan. Elena Cronick in team competition hospitality and tourism, Gabrielle Cronick in team competition hospitality and tourism. Shane Doane in team competition business law and ethics. Hannah 1 < '•(] • ■ j fa fa & %4 Gun Lake Women’s Club to meet Feb. 13 on club projects and have time to socialize. Interested attendees are ruged to visit the club's web­ site at www.gfwcgla.org or call 616-822-2874. The General Federation of Women's Clubs-Gun Lake Area will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the Yankee Springs Golt Course. Members will be working Evan Bigger, Stephanie Birkmeier. Jenna Cooper, Trevor Tyler DeCamp, DeHaan, Elizabeth Duboise, Hallie Green, Jacee Gutowski, Jordan Howard, Hannah Jablonski, Amy Kuzava, Hannah Latham, McFadden, Mackenzie Etianne Medina, Mackenzie Miller, Kaleigh Patterson, Kardokh Piromari, Keagan Pontious, Bianca Postema, Holden Scheidel, Emily Southerton, Madeline Spraggins, Ken Vandenbout, Kobe Wilson, Erica Wisdom, and Luke Yonker. Single medal winners & competitors state are: Elizabeth Brown. Joe Frass, Ben Hamp, Ashley Harper, Hisey, Madeline Alex Konwerski, Vanessa Kroepsch, Paul Seper, Bryce Tufts, Jamie Ulanch, and Sam Vanderwal. Thomapple Kellogg High School will host its seventh annual Science Olympiad invitational Saturday, Feb. 9. Organizers are anticipat­ ing 28 teams from seven schools to compete. Some schools, like Hastings, will have a short trip. Four schools are traveling long including distances, Laingsburoo High School I northeast of Lansing. Saline w■ High School just north of Ann Arbor. Northridge High School in Middlebury. Ind., and Menominee High School in Wisconsin. Some new events this year will require students to use a variety of skills. The ‘‘Designer Gene” con­ test will require students to solve problems using their knowledge of molecular genetics and biotechnology. Science” “Materials requires students to answer a challenges students to build up to two self-propelled magnetically levitated vehi­ cles with battery-powered motors that turn propellers, moving --- __ e the — vehicle down a magnetic track. forces “Robot Arm” teams to create a remotecontrolled robot arm that picks up and manipulates objects in order to place them in goals and earn points. The gravity vehicle com­ petition has students create a car and a ramp. The car trav­ els down the ramp and must be calibrated to stop some­ where between 50 and 10 meters. Events the public can watch take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the two gymnasiums and the wood shop classroom. f TK to host friends of Kent County Schools’ meeting Kellogg Thornapple Schools will host a meeting of the “Friends of Kent County Schools” grassroots group from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27 in the middle school meeting room. 1616. The purpose of the meet­ ing is to educate area resi­ dents on matters of school finance and legislation and then empower people with knowledge regarding how they can make a difference. Those attending will leant about the history of public school funding, both before A two These women inspired more than 200 peo­ ple to attend a similar grass­ roots meeting in Grand Rapids. TK Superintendent Tom Enslen said the meeting is an important opportunity to pro­ vide information and knowl­ edge about making a differ­ ence on behalf of students and encouraging legislative action. Contact Erica Dudik to RSVP to attend the meeting by calling 269-795-5521 or e-mail m edudik@tkschools.org. and after Proposal A. Additionally, they'll get information on how Proposal A is ineffective in today's economy, where the money went after the raid on the school aid fund and that the school district earns less per student today than it did in 2006. The presenters are Christie Ramsey, a Rockford Public schools parent activist and coordinator of the Friends of Kent County, and Elizabeth Welch Lykins, an East Grand Rapids parent activist, attor­ ney and school board trustee. TOY Board games card games puzzles craft Kits Clay • Modeling and more While selection lasts shear pleasure series of questions or com­ plete tasks involving the sci­ entific processes of chem­ istry as related to material science. Competitions that the pub­ lic can watch are called build events. They require students to build structures that they will test at the competition, including elastic-launched gliders, a “Boomilever.” “Magnetic Levitation,” grav­ ity vehicle and “Robot Arm.” In the elastic-launched glider competitions, teams of two construct two gliders designed to achieve longest time aloft. “Boomilever” is a can­ tilevered wood and glue structure that is mounted to a vertical testing wall designed to carry a load (in this case, a bucket of sand) at a certain distance away from the wall. Levitation” “Magnetic 1 Hurryi Get youts tocfayi r J A Get your Hails ready 4 HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR CUT PERM ^for Valentine’s Day 06804158 Mani/Pedi SPECIAL j $35 * J ♦ COLOR Call Durrsa todav for your appt. Long Distance 888-204-4141 •- NAILS § § 3 269-795-7719 4652 North M-37 Highway, Middleville 269-795-7936 HAIR CARE FOR THE I THOLE FAMILY 122 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 Pharmacy Care www.middlevillepharmacy.com YANKEE CANDLE For All Your Pharmacy Needs bewellmd wdl hforred ll �Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, February 2, 2013 — — LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor Middleville Wesleyan Church Alan Moody. Youth Pastor David Ordway. Youth Pastor Intern. church alaskaF, !?gh* 7240 68,h Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 Sunday Services: 9:30 AM - Worship 11:00 AM - Sunday School •• 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study 6:00 PM - Student Ministries w.wwfaiaskabaptist.org Our mission is to worship God and equip committed followers of Jesus Christ who will reach our community with the Gospel Dr. Brian F. Harrison, Pastor All walks, One faith Leanne Bailey, Development and Public Relations (269)795-9726 or meonruxg ..9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service .6:00 p.m. •••••••• •• Wednesday Student Ministries.................................. .6:45 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.................................... .6:45 p.m. Wednesday Word of Life Clubs............................. .6:45 p.m. A PLA CE for Y O U www.fbcmiddleville.net I middlevilleyouthgroup.com I " A Church for aiL^gcs Real. Relevant. Relational. 405 N. M-37 Highway New Sunday Series Presbyterian Traditional: 9 AM Contemporary: 11 AM MUTUALITY Hastings, Ml 49058 Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! 269-945-5463 www.brightside.org • 616-891 -0287 81 75 Broadmoor - Caledonia 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Sundays 5-7pm The Intersect (9-12th) Sundays 5-7pm KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.or •ti Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Considering becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information. Recovering God’s Design for Men & Women Morning Star Church • 9& 11AM www.FirstChurchHastings.org oc co Good Shepherd 1 2c/ i&NC Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (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 Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 ■- Lakeside Mass Times: Saturday.......................... Sunday............................. Sunday (Spanish Mass) Applying All of the Bible to All of Life \s Truth 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm I » • ifc® Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service.... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service . 5:30 p.m. E R * MIDDLEVILLE kite GOD'S WORD NOURISHES ct Bible ^Church T r,7' < J 4 .X no OTHEII T 1 .1 i'.tf t I f Letter tv tfve CjMMams t LI ■ It J J J 616.891.8119 www.peacechurch.cx — ------- Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Pastor Tony Shumaker www.umcmiddleville.org 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52 ' and 48" St. i Join us Sundays @ 9 & 11 am 616-698-9660 www.thapointchurcti.com (From Grand Rapid* Go South on M-37, then West on 76th Street) Middleville United Methodist Church 111 Church St. Office: (269)795-9266 Fellowship Church authentic church for the modern world 5449 76th Street, Caledonia, Ml 49316 IHTIWN ATIOWAK Whitneyville .the point ■■■( dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick and children's church _ _ _______ f- J_______ ____ I 4 n di Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org - 616-868-0621 Yankee Springs Bible Church Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES is 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 10:00 A.M. Holy Communion Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 I IFCA Rev. Neal Stockeland ww. wh itneyvi llebible.org for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 Celebrating 50 Years in 2012" Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. III p.m. Youth Group 7:00 Wednesday AWAN A 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer 6:45 p.m. <4 COttPEL J • ft ■s Ik * r. A Contemporary Worship ....................... •It .9:30 a.m. Sunday School.......................................... 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher Church Office: (616) 868-6402 www.lakesidecommunity.org Jom us for r worsjjiip Sunday mornings at 8:3u or lf:00AM. CJH U R C H 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto Children’s ministry during worship Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM I Jk -3* y. Peace Community Church middlevillecrc.org 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 |>»’i 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 708 W. Main Street (Dutton Tlnited (Reformed Church I* SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED www.cornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue $ lifliat' Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com •n A Place for Family & Friends ¥ ’L cornerstone L* - church — during services SATURDAY SERVICE TIME 7pm SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 9:30am/11am 20 State Street Middleville, Ml / www.tvcweb.com 13700 84th St., Alto, Ml 49302 • 868-7440 • Pastor Bryan Maley M t.C ►i Website: www.calvarygracebrethrenchurch.com • E-mail: calvarygbc@hotmail.com Saturday 6:00PM Sunday 9:30 & 11:15AM Nursery available Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship . . . 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse “The Bible, The Whole Bible, and Nothing but the Bible. ” 9:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. and Sunday School * 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Calvary Grace Brethren Church Thursday Women’s Bible Study Thursday Practorium............. 9:45am Bible Studies 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace " 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 11:00am - Contemporary @ St. Paul Lutheran Church Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor Wednesday Evening Services: Bible Study and Prayer.......... Little Kids Zoo...................... Kids Time............................. Word of Life Youth Group....... 8:30am - Traditional J dFHetJjobifift Cburdj Rev. Jodie Flessner, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Sunday School 9:30 a.m. • Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. ,|lS II 10:00 a.m. Worship, Children’s Sunday School & Choirs during worship, K - 3rd Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays at 6 p.m. www.duttonurc.org day ofyour week z* J Wfre (Bib 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 698-6850 the best I Sunday Servic MorningStarChurchOnline.org • 269.743.4104 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Thy VJord ......... 10:00 a.m. ......... 11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. . Sunday Worship brighTside Church Service Times: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth.......... Pioneer Club Bible Study Make iSunday 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann .M-37, North of Middleville Sunday School......................................... i ■! Fl A "Lighthouse” on the corner... FA 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.) 6:30 Sun. Evening Worship 7:00 Wed. Prayer and Bible Study............. s ft a.m. *11 a.m. %l p.m. p.m. * Pastor Merritt Johnson 06800318 I 1 �The Sun and News, Saturday. February 2, 2013/ Page 5 Julie Coon has acquired Caledonia Shipping and located the business at Health & Thornapple 9175 Cherry Nutrition, Valley (M-37) Suite D in Caledonia’s Glen Valley Mall. The business will con­ tinue to be a local UPS center wil ground and air (Next Day, second, and third day) delivery. The shipping counter is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.with UPS pick up at 4pm. Extra hours for ARS/RS package off that ship out drop Mondays have been added on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 More information is p.m. available at 616-891-0898. s 1• a % IS 1 11 Wesleyan Middleville Church will host a three-hour •4 marriage workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 23. The workshop will feature a chance for married couples, engaged couples and those thinking of becoming engaged to talk and to explore their relationship together. The workshop is based on the book and DVD series entitled: ’’Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage" by Mark Gungor. Men and women will have WaIIIWife I I r. NIDDL ill!: SWWiS - - XII.U I •L- New Owner for Caledonia Shipping DM Julie Coon some time to meet separatelyThe workshop will include L laughter, thought-provoking discussions and effective tools to help strengthen a marriage and, at its conclu­ sion, couples will have a chance to participate in a renewal-of-vows ceremony. The workshop is free, but donations will be accepted. Middleville Wesleyan Church is located at 1664 N. M-37, Middleville. Pastor Stephen Call Roobol at 269-945-1555 for more information. •• ST 116 Ju. I w N® Be sure to stop by for SUPER SPECIALS! KIM'S KONSIGNMCNT A i It 0P f I 06803670 of Hastings, according to the Barry County Sheriff's Department. •It Heath was transported to Spectrum Butterworth hospi­ tal where he was later pro­ nounced dead. Rose was treated for minor injuries at the scene and released. Both drivers were the sole occupants of their vehicles. The investigation remains open, and alcohol or drugs by David DeDecker Staff Writer Marci Tepper, the Middleville woman whose home was found in October to have dog feces on the floors and bags of dead dogs on the property, appeared in Barry County District Court jan 22 to face misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. Judge Michael Schipper informed Tepper, who had beeni a member of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board and a special deputy advisory to larry County Sheriff Dar Leaf, that the charge brought against had a maximum penalty of one year in jail, a $2,000 fine. an(j community service. Assistant Prosecutor Chris Ellsworth told the court Tepper had requested a defense court-appointed attorney and that it was pos­ sible the prosecution would be asking for jail time. Schipper ruled that Tepper qualified for the governmen­ tal defense attorney service and appointed Kristen Hoel to represent Tepper. When deputies arrived at Tepper’s former Finkbeiner Road residence Oct. 13, 2012, deputies reported find­ ing a dead, rotting dog in the garage. Five live goats also were found on the property. Deputies reported no one appeared to be living on the property. Animal Control again went to the residence Nov. 16, 2012, in reference to a •IM bag containing the body of a A dead dog. Eleven bags con­ taining animals in various states of decay were report­ edly collected at this time. After taking possession of A the home he bought in a foreclosure auction, the new home owner deemed the res­ idence unfit to renovate due to the interior damage and inches of dog feces on the floors. The home was burned last week as part of a training exercise for firefighters. Tepper is scheduled to again appear in Barry' Area residents make the dean’s list UD-Mercy February 3rd • Noon • 5:00 p.m. XI s*** Slippery conditions were the likely cause of an acci­ dent that killed a 21-year-old Hastings man Sunday night. Theodore J. Heath Jr. was traveling north on M-37 just south of Garbow Road in Thomapple Township around 9:20 p.m. when his Ford Taurus slid into oncom­ ing traffic. He collided with a southbound Chevrolet pick­ up driven by Jack Rose, 54, 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) • Caledonia 616-891-2418 c- Two local residents were among the top students at the University of Detroit Mercy who made the fall dean's list: Kathleen Scheidel and Brynn Nichols of Middleville. r* F it st [Rehab ALON HJTIQUE (&ONTEMPO inc WE’VE MOVED! 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M-37 Hwy., Suite B Middleville, Ml 49333 (616) 891-0898 269-795-4230 Mr. and Mrs. Steven Marion of Caledonia. Ml are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their son. Sgt. Alan Marion Steven to Ann Wilson, Elizabeth daughter of Pam and Jeff Wilson of Richmond, VA. Steven is a 2002 graduate of Caledonia, Ml and a ser­ geant in the U.S. Marine Corps. Elizabeth is a 2009 gradu­ ate of UNC-Wilmington with degrees in film studies and French and is employed in the film industry. A spring 2013 wedding is being planned in Wilmington, NC. Curves Complete' THE WHOLE YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • • • • Marion-Wilson County District Court Feb. 12 for a pre-trial hearing. 06004140 www.contcmposalonandboutique.com i are unknown to be a factor. Heath attended Hastings High School through his sophomore year and graduat­ ed from Lake wood High School in 2010. He w as the son of Theodore J. Sr. and Diana Jean (Lydy) Heath. A visitation and memorial service are planned for Saturday moming, Feb. 2, at Thomapple Valley Church in Hastings. The dean’s list is recogni­ tion of academic excellence granted to students who achieve a GPA of 3.50 or better during a semester. i 1IX engagements Tepper appears in court on animal cruelty charges Church to host marriage workshop s fee Accident north of Middleville claims life of Hastings man Expire* 2 m 13 New Home of... CALEDONIA SHIPPING Caledonia's UPS Authorized Shipping outlet 5 Next to Monterey Grille i www.thornqppleheQlthQndnutrition.CQm 1 I ___ M I > Cascade den/wood 957-33/21532-6288 •Pnce reflects 6 month commitment, billed monthly, only at participating locations O 2013 Curves International Inc. 06804011 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, February 2, 2013 Caledonia man sinks truck in Podunk Lake 'L Rosa Jane Gentry MIDDLEVILLE, MI Rosa Jane Gentry, age 91, of Middleville, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, George and her son, Terry Gentry. She is survived by her daughter, Lynda and Richard Misak; grandchildren, Scott (Renee) Misak, Kari MisakBestrom, Joe (Kim) Misak, !4 Ashley (Jeff) Kramer; great grandchildren, Gabrielle, I Logan, Nathan, Katarina, Matthew, Sarah, Richard, < Samuel, Jon, Kylee, and Kodi. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. A fellowship time will be held for family and friends at the Middleville Wesleyan Church, 1664 N. M-37 Highway on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 1 pm. Interment will take place at Lakeside Cemetery in the spring. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. & * 3^ I-. * * ■ w —- J *v • .. ■___ > -^1 - i 4, — 4 < 1 . 2j ^1 - —* ® •> • -i. ■ * * 4k • ■ •* 4 ■*- — •* * « ;■ - Ann Marie Bartlett J . ••• V I ‘ . »• t- • • * V-T*5 Jr •• • *w • *• • • ■ W* • • • •* r -• ?v-i ££ T 0 p .---- --- t z - I If - * B' Garcia and brother Steven (Sharon) Doughty. In addi- (Kentwood), 4646 Kalamazoo, SE. The family PAIN IN THE ARCHES requests that memorial con­ tributions be given to Hospice of Michigan. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. “We Can Help" ALONG WITH ALL YOUR OTHER FOOT CARE NEEDS INCLUDING DIABETIC FOOT CARE AND SURGERY. KENT PODIATRY DR. EMILEY 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. CALEDONIA, Ml 37 years experience Student makes I UW-Superior dean’s list Board Certified 891-9133 Accepting New Patients ■ Great Rates & Local Servicing OUR MORTGAGE ADVANTAGES No application fee, underwriting fee, dosing fee. Many competitive-rate, low-cost mortgages. Contact Alice Doherty at 616.559.4511 or alice.doherty@unltedbankofmichigan.com tt UNITED BANK I MORTGAGE CORPORATION 8540 Broadmoor Ave., Caledonia www.unitedbankofmichigan.com Alice Doherty1 fl ■55?-W r- • I •• tion, Ann is remembered by her large extended family of brothers- and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as many close friends. Ann was bom in Boone County, AR 1939. She grad­ uated from Napa High •It School in 1957. Ann enjoyed time in her flower garden, travelling, and taking “Tuesday adventures” with Dan. A funeral service and cele­ bration of Ann’s life was held Friday, February 1, 2013 at theMatthysse Kuiper, DeGraaf Chapel, J! . 2’ • «■»-* ■— , —* Marie Ann Marie Bartlett (Doughty) passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the age of 73. Ann is survived by Dan Bartlett, her loving husband of 52 years. They were mar­ ried in Napa, CA on August 14, 1960. • Ann is lovingly remem­ bered by her children, Jennifer (Tim) Storey, Kate (Brad) Meier, and Maureen (Brian) Ford; her grandchil­ dren Corben and Joshua Storey and Raif and Eleanor Meier; her sisters Susan (Ron) Duda and Peggy ■ < - □MB ■ - ■■ The University of Wisconsin-Superior has named Alison Shrift of Middleville to the dean's list for academic achievement during the fall 2012 semester. To be named to the dean’s list, students must have com­ pleted 12 degree-seeking semester credits and achieved at least a 3.50 grade point •It average. This Barry County Sheriff’s Department photo shows truck tracks leading through the yard and out onto Podunk Lake. The holeihrough which a 1992 pickup truck sank had frozen over. A resident called the Barr}' County Sheriff s Department •It Jan. 28 to report the possibil ­ ity of a truck going through the ice on Podunk Lake, Rutland Charter Township, south of Hastings. The caller said the truck sank Jan. 25, and no one had reported the incident. The man told deputies he had talked with a co-worker who said two people escaped the truck before it went under. He said tracks were visible through a lawn at Loehrs Landing and then out onto the ice. The man refused to reveal his source to deputies. At the scene, deputies noted the tracks led about 100 yards out onto the lake and disappeared. A large hole in the ice may have frozen over, they reported. After reviewing the available information, an emergency dive team was not dis­ patched. Deputies continued to question the caller and finally were able to deter­ mine the name of the truck's passenger, who supplied the driver’s identity. The passen•!• I tpi®08 Us*9 I >l4 00 k ger, the driver, Ryan Webb, 51, of Caledonia, was out of town working. He also said the truck was a 1992 bur­ gundy Dodge Dakota 4x4. When Webb was contacted, he questioned why he needed to report the accident. ger also said the two had not been drinking before the accident. He told deputies tie they did not report the inci­ dent because they were sim­ ply going to pull the truck out in the spring. According to the passen- '".2 tat •If’®1 gjllWM to faits® ! tot’1 lita) You could save up to $434 a year by switching to Auto Insurance through AAA. We've teamed with AAA to bring you great value and coverage. 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February 2, 2013/ Page 7 I e College students offer free tax filing assistance • Birthdates for primary, I secondary and dependents on the tax return; • Wage and earning state­ ments Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers. • Interest and dividend from statements banks (Forms 1099). • A copy of last year’s fed eral and state returns if avail­ able. • Bank routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit. • Everything Everything saying “important tax document” on • It. • Rent information and landlords' names or 2012 taxable value of the filer's home and property taxes. 'll The program will also be offering a new alternative method to electronic file for free. Taxpayers whose income does not exceed $57,000 can prepare and efile their own federal and state taxes for free using H&R Block software by vis­ iting the website http://laxhelp.daveport.edu and con­ •11 necting through the MyFreeTaxes link on the home page. Those who wish to prepare their own taxes but need some help getting started may visit one of the FSA sites and prepare their own taxes with the assistance of a tax coach. To schedule an appoint­ ment, call 616-871-6147 or visit http://taxhelp.daven­ port.edu. Many low- and middle- income families qualify for free e-filing Xifl * F e1 'I;. J< * < 4 * S' x. Ji “1 r• ft ’in hiulij .’ll His® — Tl it In 2013, the free tax preparation service will be available at 14 different sites across West Michigan, including: University Davenport W.A. Lettinga Campus, 6191 Kraft Ave. SE, Room 222, Caledonia; now through April 14, Fridays 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State St., Hastings; Saturdays, Feb. 9 and 23, March 9, 23 and 30 and April 6 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students and VITA volun­ teers also will be at sites in Grand Rapids, Holland, Wyoming, Coopersville. For a complete list of locations and times for VITA assis­ tance, visit http://taxhelp.davenport.edu. In 2012, 65 Davenport University students and alumni participated in this program, logging more than 6,200 volunteer hours and totaling more than $5.6 mil­ lion in tax refunds. Tax assistance is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Those wishing to take advantage of the free pro­ gram should bring the fol­ lowing paperwork with them: • Picture ID and Social Security card for filer. Social •It. Security numbers for spouse and dependents; Student and faculty volun­ teers Davenport from University are trained and ready to kick off free income tax preparation sessions, available to low- and middle­ income (less than $50,000 in total family income) tax-fil­ ers at locations across West Michigan. Volunteers are providing assistance in conjunction with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, a cooperative effort of the Internal Revenue Service and nonprofit groups that train volunteers to prepare basic tax returns in commu­ nities across the country. As volunteers, accounting•- stu­ dents have been certified by the IRS to participate. In addition to students from Davenport University, stu­ 1 dents at Aquinas College, Cornerstone University and « Hope College are participat­ ing in the program. Michigan Association of CPA mem­ bers have joined in this year to provide tax assistance. “This volunteer effort gives students a chance to gain some real-world work experience with actual clients while also benefiting those who need assistance completing their tax returns,” said Deb Kiss, department chair for accounting and finance at Davenport University. i’ll I pinARCisl FOCUS Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Avoid becoming a ‘Groundhog Day' investor Be "SENSIBLE" about your water! I SMELL THE DIFFERENCE Over 35 years of experience * AYNARD1 F WATER CONDITIONING ------ —___ J —- 1.11 a MM' I I I I I I I I I I I •URATJ^Ot I I • SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL . .... Ui k SERV/C/NG ALL MAKES AND MODELS jawbeiW t Rid your water of sulfur and iron odors with Maynard's Smart Choice A/F system. SI It * 1 Groundhog Day is almost here. For most of its history — which, according to some reports, dates back to the first celebration in 1886 or 1887 in Punxsutawney, Pa. — Groundhog Day held little for significance most Americans. But that changed in 1993 with the release of the movie Groundhog Day, in which a semi-embittered meteorologist, played by Bill Murray, is forced to re-live the same day over and over again. He repeatedly makes poor choices, until he finally learns from his mistakes and is granted the ability to move on with his life. Since the movie came out, the term “Groundhog Day” is often used to refer to a situation in which someone repeats the same mistakes. It s a phe­ nomenon that happens in many walks of life-includ‘n8 investing. So, how can you avoid becoming a “Groundhog Day” investor? Here are •4 some suggestions: • Don't chase after ‘hot •» investments." Many investors make this same mistake over and over — they hear about a “hot” investment from a friend, rel­ ative or television commen­ tator, and they buy it. Too often, though, by the time they purchase this invest­ ment, it's already cooling down. Even more important­ ly, it just might not be suit­ able for them. So instead of pursuing “hot" choices, pick those investments that are appropriate for your needs, goals and risk tolerance. • Don’t over-analyze short-term price fluctuations. Some investors check their portfolios' performance every day, or even several times a day. But if you're constantly evaluating how your investments are doing over short intervals, you may be tempted to make unwise decisions in response to sudden drops or jumps, You can get a good sense of the progress you’re making toward your goals by check- ing your portfolio once a ment purposes. 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In the Caledonia D&W Village Center 616-891-5750 SwierengaJewelers.com I 5 �— ■w Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, February 2, 2013 Middleville is well represented at annual Chamber dinner Middleville was well rep­ resented and recognized dur­ ing the annual Barry County Chamber of Commerce din­ ner and award ceremony Saturday night at Yarrow Lodge and Golf Club. Bradford White Corporation and ChemQuest •J •It, were both recognized with awards and Middleville Village Manager Rebecca Fleury accepted the presti­ gious Athena Leadership Award. Bradford and White Chemquest were both nomi­ nated for Brick Awards with selected as the year's winner of the award. The award was iven for the company's opening of a new International Training and Excellence Center. ChemQuest was nominat­ ed for the Brick Award for its investment and develop­ ment of vacant industrial property. More than 120 members and guests celebrated the strength of the community a •4 r p.r •• * 1 —r 1 .ksrA 0 ■-*2 K* I Rebecca Fleury (center), village of Middleville man, is the 2013 Athena Leadership Award winner, picJ here with Valerie Byrnes (left), president of the y County Chamber of Commerce and of the t lomic Development Alliance and Jan Hartough, last ’s Athena Award winner. ■ Valerie Byrnes presents a nominee Brick Award to Dave Scharphorn of ChemQuest Inc., for the company’s investment in and development of its vacant industrial facility. HIGH SPEED INTERNET available EVERYWHERE! , < o LOADING • Get speeds as FAST as 12mbps HIGHSPEED * INTERNET by SATELLITE (Where available) • Up to 200x Faster than dial-up! (Where availafc-le) • Starting at $49.99/mo • Available EVERYWHERE! 7757582! I DOWNLOAD COMPLETE CALL NOW and GO FAST! 1-866-979-9513 Mon - Fri 8am -11 pm recognizingI all of the 2 award winners and ninees in a variety of eco­ nic development areas. 41 This is the one night each r that we pause to truly ;brate what makes our mber and our communi­ ties stronger, our members," says Valerie Bymes, presi­ dent of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Alliance. “Celebrating achievements through this awards program is a hum­ bling and inspiring moment for our board, for our mem­ bership committee and most certainly for me.” In addition to presenting awards and nomination hon­ ors for a number of individu­ als, businesses and nonprofit groups, Bymes also used the evening to extol 2012 high­ lights, most especially the Barry Bucks program. The program, program. which began in 2008, allows con­ sumers to purchase certifi­ cates for use with area mer­ chants. In 2012, Byrnes reported, $50,000 Barry Bucks were sold, bringing total the program to $220,000. Byrnes cited research showing that pro- » grams like Barry Bucks are •It powerful local economy incentives. “When consumers choose a local firm over a large national company, $73 of every $100 spent stays in the community, as opposed to a non-locally owned business where $43 stays in the com­ munity," Bymes said. “So the dollars start to add up. If, this year, everyone over the age of 18 would consciously shift just $20 to spend local­ ly, we would realize over $4 million in increased spend­ ing in our county. “Most would think that a mere $20 wouldn't matter, but it adds up if you use the multiplier of all of the spend­ ing that takes place. So, with that knowledge, I ask you to support local businesses so that we can keep our eco­ nomic growth strong.” Byrnes also pointed out several other recent develop­ ments suggesting the grow­ ing strength of Barry County, including last sum­ mer's Gus Macker basketball tournament which was rec­ ognized with that organiza­ tion's “Rookie Community of the Year Award” and the 2012 “Company to Watch z £ Award” won by Keltech of Delton, with the help of CEO Jeff Chapman and State Rep. Michael Callton, from the Edward Lowe Company. Awards presented on Saturday included: • Chamber Champion Award — Randy Hart, •Jt Diamond Propane. • Visionary Community Leadership — Barry Community Foundation. • 2012 Athena Leadership — Rebecca Fleury. • 2012 Athena Young Professional — Shauna Swantek. B rick • Brick Award — Bradford White Corporation. 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I I *** Tuesday’s road conditions improved, but the fog rolled in and hung across the area much of the day. Thursday, the weather returned to snowy and wintry conditions. Many evening activities that evening were canceled, but schools were able to stay open Friday. Here, Stagecoach Park along the Thornapple River in Middleville is blanketed with * snow. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer From snow to thunder­ storms and springlike tem­ peratures. to fog and freezing rain and then back to snow and wind. West Michigan has been on a weather roller coaster in the past week. Last weekend, the area was still blanketed in snow and winter enthusiasts finally had a chance to enjoy more I$si«> ■ ! ft I ii typical winter weather. But by Monday, the tem­ peratures began to warm up and rain started falling creat­ ing a slippery, icy mess on roadways. Caledonia and •II Thomapple Kellogg schools closed Monday. By Tuesday, temperatures soared into the 50s with heavy rains and even some lightning and thunder at times that melted away the last bits of snow. Dense fo in some areas reduced visi­ bilities. By Wednesday night, tem­ peratures dipped back below freezing. Wind and snow started falling again and the area braces for another win­ try few days of accumulating lake effect snow that may bring the most significant accumulations of the year. Tsai Wil, V • I "7^ ■ 'Y-Wi \-^ ,1 u V Sst M •E fata I'dM ft w n %f * 11 ’EM 1UK * I e m 'tech « • id tai - Mta »iaxikte « Mk ta u je? tea PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING Fluffy lake affect snow piled up on this outd a week ago. r grill and deck railing near Middleville BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIPPLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLDAPUBON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2013 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 13-01-01 Parcel ID #065-021-00. A request by Shashin & Ann Kothawala to build only a [ le bam on Lot 26 of Shady Lane which is in the Residential Single Family Zoning district. 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 no later than February 14. 2013. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE I’ll W/2 The Township will provide necessary and reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at this public meeting ; * i1 «®. u 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 al•J ve pro- Style and Make Up Application posal(s). Cathy Strickland, Secretary Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission Robert Lippert Yankee Springs Township Zoning Administrator $25.00 06804004 fr or .11 II •I0 0F t 311W^1- -J iM L 1W**1 &■i ns I \i $ M/Oa —% FT Aw r bk r W ’tri Si® A rouNi>r.D 1 km A Pick Your Pamper NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Choose any Please be advised the Village of Middleville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing February 19 2013 at 3pm or as soon thereafter as possible to consider an application for a on _ __ ______ property property located located at at 100 100 and and 108 108 Arlington Arlington Street. Street. Middleville Middleville (also (also known known as as Parcel Parcel variance on 08-41-045-005-00 and 08-41-045-006-00). This hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. The application to be considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals seeks the following variance from the terms of the Village Code: Sec. 78-48(b)(4)(a)(maximum lot coverage). Sec. 78661 (parking - turning radius required), and Sec. 78-664(b)(parking - number of parking spaces provided). Anv interested person may attend the public hearing to offer comments to the Zoning Board of * ■ _ _ . • • • « t z • i! «1 4U >» \ ’ • 1 1 rvHi/ ’ n I I II I Appeals. A copy of the Variance application is available for inspection at the Village office. 100 through Friday. E. Main St., during regular business hours. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thr0 ^h Fr * J Written comments concerning this application may be sent to 100 E. Main Street P.O. Box 69.I Middleville, Ml 49333. Persons with special needs who wish to attend should contact the for $35.00 Facial Waxing Keratin Shine Treatment Style Haircut Brightening Facial 10 Foils of any Color ’add additional $5 foi fits u/A&ff mo/itt erf fe&waiy Village Clerk no less than 72 hours prior to the public hearings. fl 3* iJa/ I.', I lx i i I * Posted: February’ 2, 2013 Respectfully submitted. Elaine Denton Village Clerk 134 East Main St., Caledonia, MI 616-891-1591 • www.caledoniahairco.com 06804164 �I Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, February 2, 2013 Fighting Scots dish out 20 assists in win at EGR by Brett Bremer — Sports Editor It s a chicken or the egg type question. Was it all the assists that led to the baskets for the Fighting Scots Friday, or was it the hot shooting that turned those passes into assists? Caledonia’s varsity boys' basketball team scored its first OK White Conference victory of the season Friday, topping the Pioneers 65-49 in East Grand Rapids. That victory, on the heels of a disappointing home-court loss to Lowell Tuesday, put the Fighting Scots at 1-4 in the conference so far. Fighting Scot head coach I odd Bloemers said it was a great team-game that got the job done Friday, with his guys recording 20 assists on its 26 made field goals. The Scots shot 50 percent from the floor in the game, and over 45 percent from threepoint range. Kardokh Piromari led the way for Caledonia, scoring 20 points to go with eight rebounds and four assists. Nick LoMonaco added 16 points, with 12 of those coming from his four three-pointers. Alex Ruddock added nine points and four assists, and Cody Jonker chipped in eight •It points. Adam Walma contributed six points and five rebounds. Behind Piromari and Ruddock in the assist column for Caledonia, LoMonaco had ' .................. a three and Steven Sammons, Isaac Andrusiak. Kobe Andrusiak, Wilson and Mitch Horgan added two each. LoMonaco also added four steals. Caledonia pulled in front in the second quarter, with an 18-12 run that put them ahead 30-25 at the half. The Scots pushed their lead to as many as 20 points in the second half. Jahaan Brown and Marcus Hall had 11 points each for East Grand Rapids. Brown added a team-high six rebounds and Hall had five. Grant Bailey had nine points for the Pioneers. While the Scots found their shootin c>o touch Friday, the Pioneers never really did. East Grand Rapids was just 3of-16 from three-point range, hitting just l-of-10 attempts in the second half. • “Caledonia ‘ battled to trim a double-digit deficit down two four points, between the final couple minutes of the third quarter and the final couple minutes of the fourth Tuesday against Lowell, ~ The Scots were battling for rebounds, their full-court pressure was efficient, guys were attacking the basket. Bloemers said that is when giving the effort is easy though, when the clock is winding down and the team is behind. He said his team has got to do a better job of finding that kind of intensity in throughout games and in practices, Lowell held on for a 41-37 J I' I z 5lOT» 4 4 K 1 I 4 Caledonia’s Alex Ruddock chases Lowell guard Shannon Massey along the endline during the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s OK White Conference contest at Caledonia High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) OK White Conference win at ket a couple of times in the Caledonia High School. final minutes of that third Grant Noskey led the Red quarter, and Chase drilled a Arrows wtih 16 points. Jason three-pointer at the buzzer to Mailing finished with 11 pull the Scots to within 30-24. points and Andrew Potter and The patient Red Arrows Austin Lemke had six each. were content to hold their “They played harder than lead, and nobody scored for we did. They outhustled us nearly five minutes to start throughout the entire game,” the fourth quarter. There were said Bloemers. turnovers, a couple missed Lowell led 19-16 at the shots, a few blocked shots half, and went on 11-2 run and no points. Red Arrow through the first five and a center Lemeke made things half minutes of the second tough once the Scots got close half to push its lead to 30-18. to the basket. Ruddock attacked the basEventually the scoring The Fighting Scots’ Dean Chase (4) fires a jump shot over Lowell’s Andrew Potter Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) drought was broken. Lemke Pushed the Red Arrow lead to 32'24’ but. Scot Walma answered with back-to-back buckets to get his team within four. The Red Arrows hit their next seven free throws though, and that was enough to seal the win. I Walma led the Scots with ten Points on the night. Ruddock finished with eight and Chase and LoMonaco had five each. Caledonia starts the second half of the league season at home against Grand Rapids Christian Tuesday, then will host Jenison Friday. Jltf HI3 •—.ie •< i’wl —9 uItf Rough week for Scots ends in victory by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was a tough start to the week for the Fighting Scots, and that had nothing to do with what happened on the scoreboard Tuesday night. Caledonia varsity girls’ basketball coach Joe Harvey had to take a leave from his coaching and teaching duties for medical reasons, coach Freshman Tom Burrill got a call Sunday evening, asking him to take over the varsity team. He accepted. He met with his team for an hour or so Monday afternoon. The girls practiced for about an hour Monday. Tuesday night, the Scots were host­ ing Lowell for an OK White Caledonia’s Miranda Johnson goes over the top of Conference contest which Lowell’s Sarah Oesch to try and get to a loose ball in the the Red Arrows won 45-43. “The effort they gave second quarter Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) tonight, with everybody coming in and contributing, ATTEND AN INFORMATIVE SEMINAR we couldn't have asked for MONDAY, FEB. 11 AT 6:30 PM TO LEARN MORE! more. ” said Burrill. “ We're RSVP YOUR SPOT TODAY! so proud of them. What a tough day and a half they've had. and they have respond­ ed with just guts. It's a trib­ WIN A 1 ute to them because they MEMBER kept it together and decided we're going to do this for 6 WEEKS us.” Burrill, the man who led RESULT the Caledonia varsity foot­ ball team to a state champi­ onship in 2005, admits to AS SEEN ON NBC 616-891-8343 being underqualified to be a 9175 Cherry Valley, Caledonia www.cali-fitness.com varsity basketball coach. He Located next to Monterey Grille info@caii-fitness.com 06804156 was joined on the bench by former Caledonia varsity head coach Angie Stauffer and varsity assistant Brenna Donahue. He said those two and JV coach Jenny Rodgers will be dealing with lots of the X’s and O’s out on the floor. “I’m here to motivate, keep this team together, to lead, and to let them do a lot of the basketball, said Burrill. The Scots played a lot of tough basketball Tuesday, battling for stops and fighting for rebounds. They outrebounded the Red Arrows 56 to 35 on the night, and that helped keep them in the ball game, especially when •shots ’ weren't falling as easily in the second half. Lowell raced out to a 123 lead, but then the Scots started knocking down jump shots. A couple of short ■ I I | ones by Brooke Hubbel at the start of the second quarter put the Scots up 15-13. The two teams went into the half with the Scots up 26-25. The Red Arrows pulled out the win in the end hold­ ing the Scots scoreless for the final 4:04 of the fourth quarter, after the Scots took a 43-39 lead on a break- see SCOTS, page A ’’.IB.' 1 |e:cqe» rff zf W far Mi ft to 12 to ill I I I n\ m iI h . III I I 1 I II'. 11 Ms KUH S: % sft- i \ it | + J I wl* I 1 Caledonia s Hanna Lahiff (right) and Lexi Bush (left) team up to try and trap Lowell guard Danielle Ordway in the corner during the first quarter of Tuesday’s OK White Conference contest in Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) < �The Sun and News, Saturday, February 2, 2013/ Page 11 PUBLIC g NOTICE - T u r * FOUNDtD NOTICE OF CANCELATION OF PUBLIC HEARING II 1 Planning Commission public hearing scheduled for February 5, 2013 at 7:00 PM has been can­ celed. The Public Hearing was to be held to review an application for an Office Special Use in a residential district for properties located at 100 and 108 Arlington Street [Parcel #s 08-41-045- I 005-00 & 08-41-045-006-00}, Middleville, MI. Respectfully submitted, Elaine Denton Village Clerk 8196 Broadmoor Ave. SE 06804182 CuedoniA Caledonia. Ml 49316 THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD January 14, 2013 CALL TO ORDER - Meeting Please be advised the Village of Middleville Phone: 616.891.0070 called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Bremer and Pledge of Allegiance recited. ROLL CALL AND ATTENDANCE - Members present: Bremer, Vlietstra, Buckowing, DeMaagd, Eavey, Kenyon, & Wake. Others present: Middleton, three other public/media. BUSINESS - Set closing time at 9:30 p.m. on motion by Kenyon, support by Wake (all Ayes). Approved agenda as amended on motion by Wake, support by Vlietstra (all Ayes). Approve minutes of December 10, 2012 on motion by DeMaagd, support by Eavey (all Ayes). COUNTY REPORT- Stolsonburg reviewed issues/decisions from recent Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on February 18, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Ithe Caledonia Township Office, 8196 Broadmoor Ave SE, Caledonia, Michigan, regarding proposed amendments to the Charter Township of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance, specifically Sections 3.11 (b) (3) and 3.11 (c) to clarify accessory building allowances and section 27.5 to amend the title of the subsection. A copy of the proposed amendments to the ordinance is available for review at the Township Office. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment on the proposed amendments. Written comments concerning the proposed amendmentsI may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing. Dated: January 30, 2013 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 06804086 Phone: 616.891.0070 8196 Broadmoor Ave. SE Caledonia Caledonia. MI 49316 4• ’ sc II Bi V • ▲ 1 totaling $63,259.65 on motion by Buckowing, support by Vlietstra (all Ayes). CLERK’S REPORT - Update and discussion on activities with­ in the department. I i> ro slow r TREASURER’S REPORT - ■A . YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-909 V FAX 269-795-2388 2013 MEETING SCHEDULE The Yankee Springs Township Board of Trustees meets regularly on the second Thursday of every month at 7 PM in the >•1 Township Hall, except as may otherwise be posted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. Meetings scheduled for 2013 are on the fol- ■ WJ lowing dates: September 12 May 9 January 10 October 10 June 13 February 14 November 14 July 11 March 14 December 12 August 8 April 11 The Yankee Springs Township Board of Trustees meets regularly for work sessions on the fourth Wednesday of every month at I 7 PM in the Township Hall as needed, except as may otherwise be •u srtiiiij posted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. Meetings scheduled for 2013 are on the following dates: irm'w I*®®1 January 23 February 27 March 27 April 24 May 22 June 26 July 24 August 21 September 25 October 23 November 27 December 16 (Note Date) Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission meets regularly on the third Thursday of every month at 7 PM in the ill** Township Hall, except as may otherwise be posted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. Meetings scheduled for 2013 are on the following dates: 1 J September 19 May 16 January 17 October 17. June 20 February 21 November 21 July 18 March 21 December 19 August 15 April 18 Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission will conduct workshop sessions on the first Thursday of the month at 7 PM as needed. October 3 May 2 January 3 November 7 June 6 February 7 December 5 August 1 March 7 September 5 April 4 Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals will meet the Second Tuesday of the month at 7 PM as requested. on Applications for variances must be completed 30 days prior to meet­ ing. Notices of all special meetings and meeting changes for each of these bodies will also be posted at the Township Hall in accordance with applicable laws. The public is welcome to attend and participate in any open session CORRESPONDENCE Approve Volunteer Energy as natural gas provider on motion by DeMaagd, support by Kenyon (all Ayes). Approve formal support for National Guard & Reserve employment on motion by Eavey, support by Wake (all Ayes). • • Set 2013/14 BUSINESS budget meeting for Monday, January 21, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. of appointment Approve Planning to DeMaagd motion by on Commission Bremer, support by Wake (all Ayes). Approve appointment of Wake to LDFA on motion by Bremer, support by Buckowing (all Ayes). Approve Bremer applying for DDA position on motion by Eavey, support by Kenyon (all Ayes). Approve purchase of office computer at cost of $570 on motion by Vlietstra, support by Buckowing (all Ayes). This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Yankee Springs Township Board will provide necc88^ reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for thehea^gimpairedand the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabil­ Fties'at'the ities at the meeting or Public Hearing upon 14 days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Janice C. Lippert, Clerk Yankee Springs Township PUBLIC NOTICE 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 February 18, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., at the Caledonia Township Office, 8196 Broadmoor Ave SE, Caledonia, Michigan, to adopt the 2013 Caledonia Township Master Plan and Future Land Use Map as amended to include provisions for farmland and open space preservation. The text of the proposed amendments in the Master Plan is on file in the Township office, at the above-stated address, and may be reviewed by interested persons during Township office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and com­ ment on the proposed amendments. Written comments concerning the proposed amendments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing. Dated: January 30, 2013 Update and discussion on activi­ ties within the department. EMERGENCY SERVICES Update and discussion on activi­ ties within the department. Approve training for Middleton, Eaton, Preslar at cost of $255 on motion by Vlietstra, support by Eavey (all Ayes). Approve replacement of E51 lights at cost of $1,190 on motion by Eavey, support by Vlietstra (all Ayes). Approve replacement of T54 lights at cost of $500 on motion by Eavey, support by Vlietstra (all Ayes). Approve purchase of two used ambulances at cost of $54,240 on motion by Kenyon, support by Eavey (all Ayes). Approve sale of brush truck on motion by Bremer, support by Vlietstra (all Ayes). REPORTS Update and discussion oni various Imeetings and progress of Committees. Meeting ADJOURNMENT: adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Becky Schultz, Deputy Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be. read at thornapplemay L twp.org or at the Township Hall during regular business hours. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 06804089 Village of Freeport 2013-2014 Approved Meeting Schedules PLANNING AND ZONING - COMMITTEE of any of these bodies. 772077 Update and discussion on activi­ ties within the department. Fax: 616.891.0430 TOWNSHIP . DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS - Approve bills ( Fax: 616.891.0430 The Freeport Village Council meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Freeport Community Hall all purpose room, unless posted otherwise in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. Meeting schedules are as follows: Council: 2013 2014 March 11 April 8 May 13 June 10 July 8 August 12 September 9 October 14 November 11 December 9 January 13 February 10 Freeport Planning and Zoning commission meets regularly on the third The Tuesday of every month unless posted otherwise in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. Planning Commission: March 19 2013 April 16 May 21 June 18 July 16 2014 January 21 August 20 September 17 October 15 November 19 December 17 February 18 06803998 Meeting changes for each of these bodies will also be posted at the Village Office in accordance with applicable laws. The public is welcome to attend and participate in any open session of these bodies. Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads I 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, and The Freedom of Information Act and other applicable laws and related village policies. 06804162 - �— Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, February 2, 2013 Thornapple Kellogg girls win Rafaill’s hat-trick leads the by 15 points at Ottawa Hills Thunder past Lowell/Cal boys Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team closed out the first half of the OK Gold Conference season with a victory at Ottawa Hills Friday night, topping the host Bengals 4328Everybody chipped in to the victory which improves the Trojans’ league record to 2-3. Molly Lark scored a sea•J son-high 13 points, while also grabbing five rebounds. Dahlia Beckett finished with nine points. Kelli Graham scored just six points, Fbut added five rebounds and three steals,____ ______ Kaylin Johnson had a teamhigh seven rebounds for TK and four steals too. TK starts the second half of the conference season with three straight at home, starting- with visits from South Christian Tuesday and Grand Rapids Catholic Central Friday. TK is now 7-8 overall this season. The Trojans fell 57-41 to visiting Wayland Tuesday night in conference action. The Wildcats raced out to an 18-4 lead in the opening quarter. Haley Obetts and Presley Hudson poured in 14 points •It each for the Wildcats, Allison Getty added 13 points and Nina DiCesare •It had ten. TK ot 12 points from Graham, nine from Sydney Krol and seven from Lark. KP I ll I * * 4 and 25 in the third. Dewayne Gordon led the Bengals with 16 points, and Myles Miller and Troy Jemison added ten each. TK got nine points from Clay Francisco and six from Louis Koepke Thornapple Kellogg is now 4-10 overall and 0-5 ____in-i the OK Gold Conference, after a 69-36 loss at Wayland Tuesday. The Wildcats found their scoring touch first. Wayland led 9-2 after one quarter, then exploded for 52 points in the next two periods to M- I TK boys go winless in first trip through league schedule The Trojans had a tough time dealing with Ottawa •Hills’ pressure Friday night, and the Bengals ran away with a 69-26 victory in Grand Rapids. The Tloss drops ‘ the Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’basketball team to 0-5 this season in the OK Gold Conference, and 4-10 overall. The Bengals jumped out to a 15-8 lead in the opening quarter, then pushed their lead to 62-19 heading into the fourth quarter with 22 points in the second quarter ft take a 61-29 lead into the final eight minutes. Lacey James led the Wildcats with 16 points. Wayland had eight players Lowell/Caledonia’s Luke Van Laar (11) looks to shake a Thunder defender during with at least six points. Saturday’s non-conference contest at Kentwood Ice Arena. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Keagan Ritz-Smith, Quentin f Sweeney and Jack Phillips had seven each. The Bay Area Thunder TK ’s ’s leading TK leading scorers, scorers, scored three goals in the sec­ Tommy Hamilton and ond period to pull ahead of Hamilton Francisco, had six each. AJ ^e Lowell/Caledonia boys Saturday at Kentwood Ice Sprague added five points. TK will be at South Arena, and went on to a 5-3 Christian Tuesday, then non-conference victory. Cam Bonney and Luke home on Friday to face Grand Rapid s Catholic VanLaar gave the L/C team Central. an early lead with goals in the first ten minutes of the first period. VanLaar assisted on Bonney’s goal and Austin Bieri assisted on VanLaar’s Caledonia rallied from an score. Nick Rafaill scored a hatearly eight-point deficit in the first quarter, then pulled trick to lead the Thunder, out the back-and-forth ball notching his first goal with game on a bucket by 5:28 remaining in the first Johnson in the final minute, period. The Thunder got goals Johnson led the Scots with 13 points and nine from Mac Duhaime and rebounds. Lahiff finished Drew Hanover just over a with ten points, Bush seven minute apart in the middle of and Keagan Pontious had the second period to give their team the lead. six. L/C briefly evened up the Lexi Russo drilled three three-pointers and led the contest, with a goal by Pioneers with 17 points. VanLaar with 2:55 left in the •II Janae McEwen added 16 second period, but Rafaill points for EGR. answered 15 seconds later to Caledonia will be home put his team up for good. Rafaill then tacked on an twice next week, taking on Grand Rapids Christian insurance goal with 1:07 Tuesday and Jenison remaining. Lowell/Caledonia captain Jake Rossman watches a Friday. Josh Riemersma assisted shot fly towards the Bay City net during Saturday’s non •» on VanLaar's second goal. conference contest at Kentwood Ice Arena. (Photo by Lowell/Caledonia was Perry Hardin) scheduled to host Mattawan again today (Feb. 2) against Manistee at 4 p.m. last night, and will be home r> SCOTS, continued from page 10 away bucket by Kendra Stauffer. Alexis Bush led the Scots with 14 points and Hanna Lahiff had 10. McKenna Maynard and Hubbel had four points each. 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The Scots are 2-3 in the OK White and 6-9 overall after scoring a 42-41 win at East Grand Rapids Friday. lunfrjF Vaarn frnm (n from %nnn fn (i[7nnrif I L L I 287 Division, Downtown Freeport J ; Find Us online at ... * www.bloughauto.comcaii 3 Specializing inVOLKSWAGEN Sales & Service 616-765-8801 Blough Automotive Sales S Service ■■niM • 4 I I hum as a® •‘simsiit wo TK cheer will look to finish conference title chase Wed. Thomapple Kellogg's var­ sity competitive cheer team made if 4-for-4 in the OK Gold/Green Conference this winter Wednesday. The Trojans won the league jamboree hosted by Byron Center by more than 40 points over runner-up Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 739.62 to 698.40. The final league jaml ree •!• will be next Wednesday at Hastings. The Trojans had the top score in each of the three rounds at Byron Center, a 220.5 in round one, a 215.42 in round two and a 303.7 in round three. Catholic Central scored a 217.3 in round one, a 197.10 in round two and a 284.0 in round three. Holland Christian had the second best round two score, a 197.26. The Maroons were third in the overall final standings with 682.86 points, followed by Hastings 672.66, Byron Center 646.90, Wayland 613.40, Zeeland West 562.50 and Hamilton 532.12. l J SF I < < �The Sun and News, Saturday, February 2, 2013/ Page 13 Scots third in White, see FHC again Wednesday I by Brett Bremer * Ml |i I I Sports Editor Caledonia varsity wrestling coach Roger Singleton isn't exactly sure what his team's chances are «of upsetting Forest Hills Central in their District I Division FHC at Tournament Wednesday. A lot of things would have to go right for the Fighting IScots, _ _ who fell to the Rangers in the OK White Conference dual and finished third behind Lowell and FHC at Friday n ight’s OK White Conference Tournament. “I would much rather go against them than Lowell,” he said with a chuckle Friday. Lowell won the OK White Conference Tournament, and the outright league championship, with 260.5 points Friday night at Caledonia High School. Forest Hills Caledonia's lone conference champion, senior Garrett Hubbell, beat the Rangers' Noah Kuhlmann 3-1 in the 145-pound flight championship match Friday. Hubbell scored a quick _ escape at the start of the third F period to tie their champi- I Central was second with 204.5 points, followed by Caledonia 154, Jenison 129, Grand Rapids Christian 44 and East Grand Rapids 41. The Fighting Scots might have found a couple places to pick up some points against the Rangers on Friday. onship match 1-1. The two then battled for control throughout the second period. It looked like Hubbell had a chance to score a take down on the edge of the mat with about 20 seconds left, but Kuhlmann caught one of Hubbell’s legs and just need­ ed to trip him up to score two points. “1 don’t really know how it happened. 1 just remember grabbing his arm and trying to throw and under-hook. It worked.” Hubbell said. The two went down, with Hubbell coming out on top, .■ 1 1 11 1' « ■_ _ JL~2 - — — 1 then he held on for the final 11 seconds to earn the win. “He’s just coming back. Singleton said of Hubbell. “He tore a ligament in his elbow, had a medium tear. He's coming back. He's got to wrestle with a brace on. It's hard to match that intensity in the room and he's been a real leader. He's worked real hard coming back and it's coming together for him. 1 can't say enough about him. He ’ s just a * ------- hard hard worker. worker. He He was was super seeded third here today and came out first.” Hubbell was seeded third in part because of a loss to East Grand Rapids' Cormac but Bevins Wednesday, Hubbell pinned Bevins 2:51 Fighting Scot 285-pounder Jake VanderVeen fights to into their semifinal match. escape the grasp of Lowell’s Logan Wilcox during the Caledonia had three second third period of their consolation final Friday at Caledonia place finishes at the conferHigh School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Caledonia’s Garrett Hubbell (right) battles for control with Forest Hills Central’s Noah Kuhlmann during the third period of their 145-pound championship match Friday at the OK White Conference Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ence tournament, including at downed 15-5 by the Red lot of new guys this year. It s ^5-pounds where freshman Arrows’ Baily Jack in the a different team. A _ _ — »— v* « MX 135 Ethan Young at jordan Steiner beat Forest 130-pound final and Zane Hills Central’s Ben Eastburg Gorby fell 12-5 to Kanon pounds. Joel Wenk at 189 and 9-4 in the semifinals. Steiner Dean in the 171-pound cham- Jake VanderVeen at 285 pounds were all third tor (ost tQ gastburg jn their pionship match. while Matt Lowell had nine champi- Caledonia, teams’ dual earlier in the sea­ the day, also getting Christensen at 103 pounds, ons on me aay, aiso gening vhumcidch son. to individual titles from Taylor Shane Sumner at 112, Noah fell then Steiner 119, Jace Lowell-S Dan Kruse 4-1 in Kornoely at 215 pounds, Williams at Lucas Hall at 103, Zeth Dean Rodgers at 140 and Jon the championship match. Jordan has come a long, at 112, Jordan Hall at 135, Hubbell at 160 pounds were long ways with take downs Max Dean at 160 and Garett all lourth. Other champions on the an(jsingleton said. Stehley at 189 pounds. evening included Forest Hills “ It's different definitely, “He ’ s super good on top so I It ’ s definitely, ” He's just let him go and tell him do Hubbell said of the switch Central’s Parker Tillman (285 - OK Gold ~ ’* to the * OK pounds) ’ ' and,w< what you do on top. We’re from the Magnus Alm Jenison’s Juan reaiiy working on his take White this winter. “In our (152), and Jenison's downs and if paid off. We conference here we have Maya (119) and George beat a\id that we lost to ear- Lowell who's always the top Martinez (140). Forest HillsCentral Central will yer jn|nthe ear to to get get to to tthftee do g (j(in n tthe he state) Forest Hills lier the yyear dog state) behind behind St. St. finals and we were reany John's. We've got the power-have to get by EastKentwood respectable against a decent house Lowell, in the OK Gold in the Division 1 Team semifinals we had like four schools that District Lowell kid in ±e finals.” All three Scots who fell in were all tight we were com- Wednesday to face the Scots the finals fell to Lowell peting with. We lost a lot of in the district final. wrestiers john Leark was seniors last year. We’ve got a 14 Trojan team has 12 medalists at OK Gold tourney by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The OK Gold Conference Tournament championship finals were almost a rematch of Wednesday night’s dual between Thomapple Kellogg and Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The Trojans and Cougars met in nine of the 14 championship matches. Catholic % I - $ <1 I- I Central’s varsity wrestlers won six of those nine meetings, finishing the night in ix individual 1 six Hastings with champions, six flight runnersup, 204 points and one OK Gold Conference championship. Thornapple Kellogg was second with 169 points, fol138 lowed by Hastings j;n’ Wayland 83 and Ottawa Hills 28^ The Cougars had wrestlers in the finals, and 13 guys on the medal stand in the 6 _ end. TK’s Nick Flynn lost to Catholic Central’s Dan Sayfie in their dual their 13-11 Wednesday, but Flynn got the better of the Cougars 130pounder Friday night - tophim R.l in the chamniping him 8-3 in the champi- The Cougar team also had wrestlers to medal in the top with a 9-4 decision over - TK’s Paul four in their weight class. TK Catholic Central s Jared Tennihill. Haney 11-3 in the 135-pound had 12 medalists. Wayland had two champiThe Saxon champions were final, Joe English beat Austin Sensiba 11-3 in the 140- Nate Pewoski, who beat ons. Zane Corey~ at . 125 Ross pounds and Aaron Robyler at Central's pound title bout, and Dan Catholic Drummond pin Chad Geers Hulick 6-4 in the 285-pound 145. TK's two third-place fin2:56 into the 215-pound final; Kenny Cross, who topped TK ’ s Cole Gahan 7-3 ishers were Nick Iveson at championship match. Hastings had three flight in the 160-pound champi- 145 pounds and Nick Glowe champions, and was the only onship; and Jason Slaughter, at 152. team with all 14 of its who won the 152-pound title team onship round. The two other TK champi­ ons topped Cougars they beat on Wednesday in the finals Friday. The Trojans’ Dan Dykstra was the 171-pound conference champion, top­ ping A.J. Zervoudakis 11-3 in their championship bout. TK’s Pete Westra also scored J a major decision in the finals, topping the Cougars' Grant Tennihill 13-5. Catholic Central won the three lightweight finals against the Trojans. Dominic Ciucci pinned TK's Ryan Gorton 2 minutes 47 seconds into the 103-pound champi­ onship match. In the 112pound final, Catholic Central’s Kole Krauss topped TK’s Ronaldo Sambrano 154. In the 119-pound champi­ match, Catholic Thomapple Kellogg’s Pete Westra (top) scores near­ onship Thornapple fall points against Catholic Central’s Grant Tennihill dur- Central’s Devin Schroder ing their 189-pound championship match at the OK edgedTK’s Chris Poland 4-1, p Gold Conference Tournament. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 1 F A If All Makes and Models • Complete Collision Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Frame Repair • Glass Repair Call... 269) 795-9596 « « A A. • All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by.,. Bruce Bender —4 415 2nd Street, Middleville *4 •w . o �* A ^*9® 14/The Sun 3rd hiews, Saturday, February 2. 2013 J I* GRCC finishes undefeated season of Gold duals by Brett Bremer Spirit Ldiu>r There was little doubt heading into Wednesday night that Grand Rapids Catholic and Central Thomapple Kellogg had the two beet varsity wrestling teams in the OK Gold Conference, Now there’s link doubt that Catholic Central is the I he Cougars closed out fhe season of conference duals with a perfect 4-0 record by topping the visit­ ing TrpfMS 46-20. Both teams were 3-0 in league duals heading into the match Catholic Central took con­ trol of the dual early, win­ ning all five matches from 119 pounds up to 140 i F <^i ' r.fl ’m I % ■ Thornapple Kellogg 145-pounder Nick Iveson stretches out Catholic Central s Connor Chaney during the ond period of their bout Wednesday in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) sec­ I’-ti’ pin ;* pounds, building a 25-0 lead. You’ve either got to cut Thomapple Kellogg head him or nde him.” Catholic coach Scott Szczepanck said Central head coach B J. the Cougars wrestled very Schroder. shouted to well, and his Trojans made Tennihill with 26 seconds them look even better remaining in the third period A* We took minimally nega of his match w ith Glowe. tive situations and we Glowe took a 12-10 lead allowed them to become with a take down with just monstrously negative.'* under a minute left, but negative. Szczepanck said. “We could­ Tennihill scored Ml a reversal n’t get out of our own way. at 22 seconds later to tie the all. We even managed to match up. Tcnnihill gave the take positive situations. I lead up to Glowe w ith a free don’t what this to be a reflec­ release, and scored the take tion of every guy that wres­ down he needed to win just tled. but in the deciding six seconds later. matches we took what could TK started to pick up have even been positive situ­ some steam after that match. ations and managed to make Cole Gahan scored a 7-1 win them into negative." over Luke Ens at 160 The Cougars did their best pounds. Dan Dy kstra topped Thornapple Kellogg s Austin Sensiba tries to trip up Catholic Central s Joe English (left) during the first peri­ to pile up pointe all evening AJ Zervoudakis 11-4 at 171 od of their 140-pound match Wednesday. (Photo by long. When the opportunity pounds, an I then Pete was there they ’d release their Brett Bremer) Trojan opponent and go back on the attack looking for another take down. Catholic Central's Nate Limmex at 135 pounds and AUTO SERVICE CENTER Joe English at 140 did it to Your Local CM Automotive Specialists score technical falls over LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF their opponents Paul Haney ___ HASTINGS ON Nl 79 and Austin Sensiba. Our D/ngnoitU Computer wi honor cM I, ritoTicpow Jonathan Campbell need­ li (ompatlblr With AH Makei h Models Dan Sayfie at 1 30 pounds 1 Pl'AM i A M1 u~~~ and Jared Tcnnihill at 152 ed a strike with his final throw of the tenth frame, but pounds did it to pull out tight \rrvlnif the JEFFAUDOBBIN S fO • INC. •»rrr» f<»r over one pin wouldn't fall. Ir^T n f.tjift AM Matter decisions over Nick Flynn yrnnf That left Wayland's varsi­ and Nick Glowe. M HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE ty boys’ bowling team with two more team points than the Trojans Tuesday in Wayland. The Wildcats edged the Trojans 16-14. The final score was close despite the pin total from the final two games not being close. The Wildcats won both of the regular games, outscoring the Trojans by a total score of 1,945 to 1,590. IK kept the match close by winning both of the baker games. Campbell rolled a 22 in the first regular game. He and Israel Torres added team points for TK. with Torres rolling a 184. • Complete Collision Service •100% Guarantee On Repairs In the second regular • Dupont Refinish System • Frame Repairs game, the team of Brandon Coles and Daniel Jousma got • State & 1 CAR Certified Techs • Glass Repair TK a point with a 155 and • Loaners Available Matt Miller earned one with a 223. 06604152 The girls* match wasn't nearly as close. TK's ladies scored a 28-2 win over the Wildcats, with Wayland brining just four girls tot he Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner lanes. TK took both bakers. 11481 and 103-82 Sayfie edging Nick llynn 13“ 11 at 130 pounds with a late take down, and UK’s Ryan Flynn being disquali­ fied at the end of his 125pound match with the Cougars Dominic Forbes giving the Cougars a sixpoint win rather than what would have been a threepoint decision. Fhe two teams were set to meet again last night in Hastings at the OK Gold Conference Tournament. TK returns to action Wednesday when it hosts a Division 2 District Tournament. Hastings and Wayland1 will meet in the opening round match at 6 p.m., with the Trojans taking on the winner in the district final. & 'P $ jut’* ll >«** «3 COMPLETE EDSEDDYSUP I Ithn ■k»^ jtIH Megan Reineer rolled a 120. Samantha Churchill a 174 and Sandra Gerou a 124 to earn points for TK in the first regular game, and then all five Trojan howlers I scored in the second. Reineer rolled a 125, Amber VanMeter a 102. Abby Dougherty a 128. Churchill a 151 and Chyann Cross a 72. Game I gave us 3 match points from Megan Reineer with a 120. Samantha Churchill with a 174 and Sandra Gerou with a 124. TK’s girls were 15th after the first four-game round, 5 and didn't advance to the baker rounds at Saturday's East Kentwood Invitational, which the Wyoming girls won. TK’s boys advanced to the ■!< baker games with an 11thplace finish in the first four __ . , i ®»* games, and finished 12th overall. Rockford took the day’s championship on the boys’ side. 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Main St., Caledonia • 616-891-8328 �Page 16/The Sun and Hews Saturday February 2. 2013 Caledonia American Legion hosts veterans from Grand Rapids The Caledonia American Legion Post 305 recently hosted a group of veterans from the fjrand Rapids Home for Veterans Caledonia Pent Commander Tom Basarabski said it has become an annual event and one of the events that the legion most kxAs forward to each year * It was a great day and everyone involved just got such a good feeling to have them all out here.” said Basarabski. “They have a great time and we love hav­ ing them here for a few •• hours He said many of the veler anx aren't able to get out of the Grand Rapids home often and getting the chance to visit with other veterans is a treat for them About 18 veterans made the trip and were served lunch and then played Bingo in the afternoon Basarabski said, thanks to generous donations from the Legion members and other sponsors, each visiting veteran was able to leave with at least $20 Each veteran also received r? 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 ,oH No. 6/February 9, 2013 m Planning commission sends updated master plan to village council ing the plan last fall. Zoning and planning administrator Catherine Getty and planner Brian Wegener of Williams and Works said the plan has minor changes including updated census information, III new facilities information, and some new updates on the school district. Most of the changes are minor and reflect changes to by Julie Makarewicz w •izErn of bo lenoo imoo nsorl io on n od) 1 31W2 Staff Writer updated Middleville’s master plan will be forward­ ed to the village council for consideration. The planning commission held a public hearing Tuesday night, but no one offered any input on the revisions. Planning commissioners •It started the process of updat- W-' J Ll - I* * -zi i*- I -1 - — "»**“•* i r J. -7 u_zr A r*w- - d-.y; * * St <<73 138th year ■ < Board searching for engineering firm by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Six engineering firms are on the consideration list to Wilcox replace Services Engineering which provided engineer­ inge> services to Caledonia Township prior to that firm’s recently closure. Supervisor Bryan the Harrison made announcment at a meeting of the township’s Board of Trustees on Feb.6 and said that three firms had been interviewed and interviews with the remaining three are scheduled. Harrison reported his hope that a recommendation would be ready for the board soon. Appointments to fill vacancies on three town­ ship boards were also approved by the board during the Feb. 6 meeting. Harrison announced the appointment of Adam Paarlberg to the Planning Paarlberg Commission. Paarlberg, who is also a member of the Board of Review, will replace Kelly Cavanaugh who is now a member of the Board of Trustees. Harrison and Archie Warner, chair of the com­ mission, joined in recom­ mending Paarlberg to fill make the plan fit current needs within the village. In another matter, the planning commission has set a March 5 public hearing for the special use permit for Jeff Boehms State Farm Insurance office. Boehms wants to build a new office on the northeast comer of Main Street and M-37 using a currently vacant lot and an existing home on the proper­ ties. Prior to the planning com­ mission special use hearing, Boehms will have to secure variance approvals from the zoning board of appeals. That hearing is set for Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. If the variances are not approved, there will be no need for the special use hearing at the planning com­ mission. The ZBA hearing had been set for earlier, but had to be rescheduled due to con­ cerns about advertising the public hearing and making sure all public comments are directed to the village. In a final matter, Getty told the planning commis­ sioners no permits for chick­ ens have been received yet, but she believes there will be interest in the spring. the remainder of Cavanaugh's term on the commission. Two vacancies on the board of the Caledonia Cable Community Corporation were also filled. Timothy Overholt, a trustee of the Village of Caledonia, was appointed to replace Karen Hahn. Hahn a representative from the village, resigned from the cable board. Diana Guilfoyle, a volunteer at the station and the wife of a current board member, was appointed to fill the other vacancy and represents the township. Reappointed to new terms on the Board of Review were were Kathy Jackson, Butch Welton, and Adam Paarlberg. In other business, the board held the required public hearing to amend the Crossroads of Caledonia Planned Unit Development and then approved striking the age requirement for the sale of condominium housing units to persons in the development. A requirement to limit sales of the residential units to persons or couples over the age of 50 had been proposed. A motion to strike delin­ quent personal property taxes was approved at the request Treasurer of Richard Robertson who explained that these were not real estate taxes but were taxes levied on the property used by business­ es in their operations. Robertson said these are generally businesses that have ceased operations and have no assets available for collection. On a motion by Trustee the Kelly Cavanaugh, board agreed to rent a booth at the nonprofit rate of $75 for the April 20 expo being sponsored by the Caledonia Chamber of Commerce, The board also agreed to provide a handout listing contact information for various township services. Earlier in the meeting, Harrison had requested removal from the agenda of his scheduled state of the township report, saying that he was still expecting to receive information about some items he wished to include in the report. Harrison said that the report will be delivered at the next regularly scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in the township offices at 8196 Broadmoor Avenue. I n * * I Winter Wonderland riT vfisrt ' bne n wel rnave >z erlJ 2991! n9>lBt bjIbM Thursday’s snowstorm brought several inches of wet, heavy snow to the area. The storm forced Caledonia and Thornapple Kellogg Schools to let students out a few minutes early Thursday, canceled Thursday night events and canceled classes Friday. By Friday morning the sun was shining bright and the snow was clinging to trees creating some beautiful scenery. This photo is taken on M-37 south of Middleville, (photo by Julie Makarewicz) Caledonia Twp. Board chooses sewer option by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The first step toward a long-term solution to the wastewater disposal issues raised by continued growth in the northwest sector of Caledonia Township was taken by the Caledonia Township Board of Trustees on Wednesday evening when it approved seeking a con­ tract with the City of Grand Rapids sewer system. The decision is the result of nearly two years of work by a board committee made up of Supervisor Bryan Harrison, Treasurer Richard and Robertson, Clerk Jennifer Christian. Todd See SEWER, page 2 Gun Lake Winterfest promises something for everyone by Julie Makarewicz d srfT xsiniVZ luo lo ion io iv moil noiriasi uloq iv/ “Summer people come just for the weekend,” said » .oyce. “They open up their cottages and spend time at the lake. People like the lake. They enjoy participating in the events and being part of ,n Lq gni nnuoD nuDlo lainiW VilCOT b .dbno I3jfo9w rv bxui nbiooo Staff Writer The annual Gun Lake Winterfest is a weekend full of outdoor fun — whether there’s snow on the ground or not. Activities ranging from volleyball to a swimsuit fashion show to the popular polar dip will return the weekend of Feb. 15, 16 and 17, with most activities tak­ ing place at the Allegan County Park on the west side of Gun Lake. for Planning tor the Winterfest weekend starts nearly as soon as the last one ends, and organizers say the weekend draws in families and visitors who love the lake. This year the event is coordinated by Rich Paiz and » co-chair Linda Boyce. k F" 1 A 1 *"Ar * Your next G«n Lake Winterfest Mayor 2013 A Your Vote Counts! Your Vote Counts! Vote for Ossie * r5 Vote for Alex 1 Your next Gun Lake Win terfest T”1 Mayor 2013 Gun Lake Mayoral candidates Ossie Martinez and Alex Liceaga will compete for the honorable title. • ■ — the events that go on. This time of year, so many people just are ready to get out and have something to do.” Winterfest weekend is filled with the traditional See WINTERFEST, pg. 10 In This Issue... • Middleville will try new “Boost” system for snow/ice removal • Caledonia FFA shines in district leadership contests • TK tops rival Hastings for D2 District championship • Scots close out conference season at Timber Ridge Mon •• �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, February 9, 2013 I r A - [ TKHS choirs to perform * As /. n BL • A I re * s* -FAt Mil ’ I 1< *A Z r l c I I 1 I 4 ? RULES 1• ■■ — *1 / * * *1 i ■I .1 k BL A ” * p* 1 *- Trail hikers brave snowy conditions Nine hikers braved cold and snowy conditions Saturday to take an approximate four-mile hike on the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. The Paul Henry Trail in Middleville is part of the North Country National Scenic Trail. The hikers shuffled through about six inches of snow starting at the Irving Township Trailhead and walking about four miles along the Thornapple River to Middleville. Most of the group continued to Crane Road north of the village. Hikers pictured at the start of the hike are (from left) Mark Adams, Ron Scotsman, Karen (last name unknown), Charlie Krammin, Jackie Willson, Fred Willson, Cal Lamoreaux, Patt Bartig and son Bruce. (photo by Jean Lamoreaux) Residents reminded to remove snow from sidewalks by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Middleville village resi­ dents are being reminded to remove snow from the side­ walks in front of and along­ side their properties. According to village ordi­ nances, snow must be removed within 24 daylight hours after a snow event. Department of Public Works director Duane Weeks said the problem is that it’s been snowing several days in a row. Village council member Ed Schellinger said there are a number of sidewalks in the village that are not getting shoveled and he suggested the zoning enforcement offi­ cer might start issuing cita­ tions. Village manager Rebecca Fleury said, currently, the village is putting reminder notices on people’s doors as a friendly way of trying to achieve compliance. “There are a lot of people who walk and they can’t Loan Huynh The 616-891 -9703 REW Monday 9-7; Tuesday/Wednesday 11:15-7; Thursday-Saturday 9-7 Barber Salon _______ 6561 Jasonville Farms Blvd. S.E., Caledonia, Ml 49316 • Haircut, Finish w/Hot Cream Razor TT7__ Around Hairline, Ear Waxing - for only$11.00 • Mens Facials $25.00 • Women’s Haircut Color Perm Facials & $14.00 $35.0 $50.00 S30.00 moi I M-37 •A— B4th walk when the sidewalks are still covered with snow,” said Schellinger. Council member Joyce Lutz said, if tickets are issued, they need to be issued to everyone in non-compli­ ance and she said that could be overwhelming. Schellinger suggested the village may want to reconsider the current ordinance policy to make sure sidewalks are being taken care of by property owners. Fleury said, in some com­ munities, the department of public works will go out and clear the sidewalks then bill the property owner for the work. Fleury said in the past the village has worked with the schools and churches to find volunteers willing to help area residents keep side­ walks clear. St-. The Thomapple Kellogg High School concert and honors choirs will present concerts in the TK Auditorium on Sunday, Feb. 17. The concert choir takes the stage first with a per­ formance at 2 p.m. featuring music from "The Wizard of Oz,” "The Wiz," and "Wicked' including a medley of tunes from 1939 MGM film "The Wizard of Oz." Four selections from "The Wiz," which was released in 1979 and starred Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, and Nipsy Russell will follow. Tunes fromi "The Wiz" include "Everyl•IOiy Rejoice" and "Ease On Down The Road.” The concert concludes with selections from n Wicked." which opened on Broadway in 2003. "Wicked" just celebrated its ninth anniversary in October with a run of 3.822 perform­ ances as of that date. The choir has chosen three selec­ tions from "Wicked" includ­ ing One Short Day”, "Defying Gravity,” and "For Good." The honors choir will fol­ low with a performance at 3 p.m. It will present selec­ tions chosen for MSVMA District Festival. The pieces include "River in Judea,” " Sicut Cervus" by Palestrina, and "Bist Du Bei Mir (Be Near To Me)" by J.S. Bach. "Sicut Cervus" is based on the 42nd Psalm. Palestrina was a Renaissance »!• composer who, for a time, was the choirmaster at St. Peter's Basilica. "Bist Du Bei Mir" is an aria from Bach's Anna Magdalena Notel k. For a time, it was considered lost in WWI1 but was redis­ covered in the Kiev Conservatory in 2000. Bach spent much of his life (16851750) as a composer of church music. The performances are free and the public is invited to attend. Boerman, formerly of mittee according to who supported the option of Wilcox Engineering Robertson, who cited con­ building a plant to serve the Associates, acted as engi­ cerns about a lack of flexibil­ area, in the discussion prior neering consultant to the ity in the standard contract to the vote expressed a con­ committee. which includes every parcel, cern about the loss of local The committee’s charge whether or not it receives control and financing the was to examine available sewer service. Further inves­ needed connection to the options to meet an increasing tigation determined that a Byron Center-Gaines demand for sewer services service area area could could be Township Sewer Authority, that is approaching a trigger defined, a task which Harrison pointed »!• out that the point in the current agree­ Boerman undertook. township currently had no ment with the Village of Robertson also consulted control over the current Caledonia wastewater treat­ with officials in neighboring arrangement. ment plant. communities who are cusRobertson assured Reaching that trigger tomers of Grand Rapids and Koopmans that $628,000 in point would obligate the learned that some of the con- local funds was available and township to pay most of the cems about flexibility were expected it to cover the cost cost of expanding the exist- more apparent than real. of the connecting line. ing plant. A second option is Referring again to Connecting to Grand Rapids to build a new plant in the his schematic, Robertson requires connecting to the district which the committee said that only the customers Byron Center-Gaines discarded as too costly. A in the service area defined in TownshipSewer Authority, third option is to determine the Northwest Sewer Apparently, both communithe feasibility of connecting Authority District would be ties are agreeable to allowing to a neighboring system, the affected. They would see an Caledonia waste water to pro­ nearest being the Grand increase in their monthly ceed through their system to Rapids system, sewer bills, but the higher fee Grand Rapids. Robertson described the will be less than the increase Following the meeting, committee as having traveled likely to result if the current Robertson said it would take a long and torturous path to plant were expanded. a couple of months for the its recommendation. "Therefore I am asking contract to be written and r"It is time for a decision," for approval of the motion to approved by all parties. The he said. proceed with writing a con­ other communities using the ~Initially, maximizing flow tract for sewer services with system are also required to to the village plant would be Grand Rapids,” concluded approve the addition of cheaper,. Robertson Roberson. Caledonia to the system. explained. However, an iniTrustee Dale Hermenet Robertson estimated that it tial plant expansion, which supported the motion and it will be sometime in the late would also include updating was approved unanimously spring before all the neces­ the plant to current stan­ on a roll-call vote. sary approvals are in place. dards, would be expensive. Trustee Don Koopmans, The costs would affect every customer for sewer services. According to a schematic Robertson presented, the cost could be as much as $2 mil­ lion while the fund created to meet expansion costs cur­ 7 Foils... rently has a balance of $400,000. HAIR DESIGNERS Robertson also observed HAIR CUT PERM COLOR NAILS that the estimated costs HAIR CARE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY excluded continuing repairs and replacement of pumps 122 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 and lift stations, pointing out ______ 269-795-7719 that the Patterson Avenue lift station needs replacement at estimated an cost of $200,000. Another concern is how long an expanded plant would be able to meet the Paid Position demand. Robertson said he Saturdays, May through October did not know if a future, Experience helpful but not necessary. additional expansion could be done at the current site. 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Department of Public Works Director Duane Weeks told village council members Tuesday that his department will get a free trial of 250 gallons of the “boost” liquid to mix with the salt. Weeks told village leaders the liquid is a salt enhancement product that will help start deicing sooner ± Village receives Bradford White photo ■ O Village Manager Rebecca Fleury and Village Council Chair Charlie Pullen stand beside the framed photo presented from Bradford White. The photo marks the ribbon cutting celebration for the opening of the International Technical Excellence Center. Governor Rick Snyder attended the event. The photo, along with a piece of the rib­ bon, now hangs in the village hall conference room where committee of the whole meetings take place. Wl Sen. Jansen named to Infrastructure sss •Wc, Modernization Committee iii state,” said Jansen, R-Gaines Township. “While we all agree there is a road funding problem, there are strong dis­ agreements on how to solve it. As a member of this new committee, I look forward to working together to evaluate ideas and reach a bipartisan, bicameral comprehensive solution to fixing our roads.” The seven-member panel includes the chairs of the Senate Appropriations and Senate Finance committees and will consider all trans­ portation and infrastructure funding proposals. HASTINGS 4 “The task given to this 269-205-4900 committee is substantial and ( food (th Downtown Hastings on State St. DUALITY GQTI.com and on Facebook1 its recommendations will THEATERS 1 have a broad impact on our ▼ BARGAIN TWILIGHT economy and ana residents DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM -J * eiciudes Digital 30 throughout the state,” Jansen (s) Stadium Seating Q No pas»«» said. “ There are many factors SHOWTIMES 2/9 • 2/13 to be taken into account and LEWIS & CLARK: GREAT JOURNEY WEST WED. 2/13 4:00, 5:15, 6:30. 7:45 questions to be answered. 0(5) IDENTITY THIEF (R) Road safety and funding are SAT-SUN 11:20. 1:50. 4 20. 6:50. 9 20 critically important issues MON-WED 4:20. 6:50. 9.20 PARKER(R) facing our state. 1 am hon­ SAT-SUN 11:40, 2 10. 4 50. 7:20. 9:50 ored to have been asked to MON-TUE 4:50. 7:20. 9:50 WED 9 50 help do the hard work to O®WARM BODIES (PG-13) address them.” SAT-SUN 12 00. 2:20. 4:40. 7:00. •J 9:30 MON-WED 4:40. 7:00. 9:30 The nine transportation HANSEL AND GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS funding measures that have (R) .4:30. 7:10.9:40 SAT-SUN 11:50.2: already been introduced in Sen. Mark C. Jansen has been named to a new stand­ ing committee that will review and address Gov. transportation Snyder’s funding proposals. Jansen says his commitment to reforming Michigan will help him work toward solu­ tions to Michigan’s infra­ structure problems. “Michigan’s aging roads and bridges are in need of significant improvement to enhance safety and attract new job providers to our El! « iiid II U. I • * over ? ^RosUtopjinnjj apKted it to cwt ‘■4 «>» l JotasJ otue- comti Comity requires awi:t. Bjtod ta faliip Se»ff Apparently, bod r faireasdltfcfc V Caledoniamn*/ dirtibi « hi s:c«aldbe PwlKa Kart /If f aim $5. i,v wc.lj •M rlBite Mli.1 uiisj hi B aitikoRp’* if > sari r Mil ,»8a* fill If ,i. (IM* the Senate will be re-referred to the new Senate (he Infrastructure Modernization Committee. Sen. Jansen currently serves as chair of the Senate Restructuring, Reforms, and Reinventing Committee and vice chair^ of the Senate Finance Committee. He is a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee where he serves as chair of the subcommittees on the and Retirement Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, as vice chair of the subcommittee on of Human the Department Services, and as a member of the Joint Capital Outlay subcommittee and the General Government subcommittee. Jhan slra^1 s’at' at(a lower temperature and help minimize ice bouncing off roadways into ditches and yards. The 250 gallons of trial product will mix with about 35 tons of salt. Weeks also said using the mixture will reduce the amount of salt the village needs to use each season and could save the village between $4,000 and $6,000 per year. The solution is only 70 cents per gallon. Weeks told the village council members the liquid can be mixed with the salt prior to it being put into the trucks and spread on streets. He said the village crews w*h likely pile the salt, pour the liquid mixture and then use a loader to mix it together' Eventually, he said trucks could be outfitted with special tanks to mix the liquid and salt within the truck. Weeks said Michigan Department of Transportation in Hastings . the mixture, but that uses Kent and Barry County road commissions do not. “Some plow drivers are apparently not impressed w ith it,” said Weeks. He said there are some concerns that if the mixture is used in warmer temperatures it can actually become slick. Weeks said the DPW would like to trv the new mixture and then determine whether to use the product regularly. In other matters at the committee of the whole meeting: • The village council w ill consider approving a state­ ment of support for the Guard and Reserve. The sup­ port means the village sim­ ply will support laws already in place for employees who are also members of the National guard or Reserve. • Village council will consider a revised invest­ ment policy for the village at their Feb. 12 council meet­ ing. The council has considered making changes to allow' them to keep funds in different accounts and possi­ bly different banks. Council members said it’s a safety issue for the village with funds in accounts federally insured up to $250,000 per account. Council members aid it’s a good idea to sepa­ rate funds into more than one account so that it’s insured and safe. They may also consider investing some funds in certificates of deposit. • Council approved pur­ chasing four tires for the DPW loader. It will purchase four radial tires at $8,200 rather than cheaper bias ply tires at about $4,700. Weeks explained the radial tires should outlive the life of the loader of at least 15 to 18 years. • Council discussed strate­ gic plan goals and objectives, The article in the Jan. 12 Sun and News on the over-50 group should have stated that the group meets in Freeport on the second Wednesday of each month. MON-WED 4:30. 7 10. 9:40 Jewelry I Russell Stover Candy Beanie Ballz & Monsterz •Ilf ’ Caledonia 3 B rl •< .Mi L5 American Legion #305 Pre-Made Baskets Available Mr < 3 * € 11 IM or Build Your Own! -■ Friday, February 15, 2013 Lai | IIWUJJ And all Fridays through March 29 FISH FRY- 'T ? I I co< • WRAPPING -- Children 10 & Under $500 w <1 Long Distance 888-204-4141 / Served 5pm ■ 7pm Open to r HALL FOR RENT Call 891-1882 i - ’O’ Wk .N 1 * VW FAMOUS LEGION $Q00 •• •> All-You-Can-Eat With all the trimmings • « str:: I Public Pharmacy Care www.middlevillepharmacy.com 4652 North M-37 Highway, Middleville 269-795-7936 / YANKEE CANDLE For All Your Pharmacy Needs tawell * I < - 4 Frames • Wine Glasses i v Correction Say I Love You With These Sweet Suggestions: Thursday February 14th is Valentine’s Day! 14 It will take more time to review the plans and discuss them again in March. • Council members were given evaluation forms for the village manager. Each council member will fill out an individual evaluation form and council will review all responses together. No date for the review has been set. • Council members were asked to have their photos and contact information posted on the village web­ site. Some council members said they weren’t sure they wanted their photos posted. Village leaders had suggest­ ed posting photos of all vil­ lage staff and council mem­ bers to give residents a better connection. • Council members were informed the proposed mountain bike trail at Wildwoods Trails Park has been flagged and council members can go out to view it any time. Some said they would rather wait for better weather before making the hike through the park. Council members asked to have the proposed trail flagged before they make a decision about allowing the trail. There are some con­ cerns about conflicts with the trail and the walking path in the park. HOURS: Weekdays 9am - 8pm; Saturday 9am - 2pm; Sunday closed �I! Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, February 9, 2013 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Frank P. Snyder, Sew* Paster Middleville Wesleyan Church Alan Moody Youth Pastor < David Ordway Youth Panor Intern Leanne Bailey. Irkiptncnt and baptist (church alaska 7240 68* Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 Sunday Services: 9:30 AM - Worship 11:00 AM - Sunday School 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study 6:00 PM - Student Ministries www.alaskabaptist.org Our mission is to worship God and equip Pil'lx. Rxiumi M-37. North of Middlrvilh Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service.. • rSunday Evening Service............... Wednesday Student Ministries....... Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer......... Wednesday Word of life Clubs.... committed followers of Jesus Chnst who will reach our community with the Gospel All walks, One faith A Dr. Brian F. Harrison, Pastor 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann (269)795-9726 • •••••••••••• 9:45 xm. 11:00 a.m. < • •X•• ................... .6:00 p.m. • ••••••• • • • •••• • • .6:45 p.m. • ••••••••••••••• .6:45 p.m. •• .6:45 p.m. • Service Times: PLA CE for Y O U u-wu-.fbcmiddlcvilk.net middleviDeyouthgroup.com I BRIGHTSIDE Church Real. Relevant. Relational. Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! jPresbyterian P A Church forall Aps 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.or Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Considering becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information. Sunday Worship Traditional: 9 AM Contemporary: 11 AM MUTUALITY Recovering God’s Design for Men & Women Morning Star Church • 9 & 11 AM www.FirstChurchHastings.org / HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH New Sunday Series 405 N. M 37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-5463 www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor - Caledonia 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Sundays 5-7pm The Intersect (9-12th) Sundays 5-7pm KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm Good Shepherd Lutheran Church // CD 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (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 Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 Jk,, Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM & 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm » a k 'if rf* j#® 3’^ < Associate Pastor MIDDLEVILLE Phone: (616) 868-6437 -RiiiMnii] ij SATURDAY SERVICE TIME 7pm SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 9:30am /11am 20 State Street Middleville, Ml / www.tvcweb.com .His Church ■In us dint thiviu]h us 1 COD'S WORD NOURISHES t nr rW Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ............................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............................................. 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher Church Office: (616) 868-6402 ___________ www.lakcsidecomunity.org Morning Worship Service . Evening Worship Service . 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Peace CHURCH M Bible ^Church A r 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 <« Celebrating 50 Years in 2012 H IIO OTHER compel Fati/ 5 Letter to tfve K. r 8W* F I 616.891.3119 www.peacechurch.ee 4 9 111 Church St. Office: (269)795-9266 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children’s ministry during worship www.umcmiddleville.o Whitneyville Fellowship Church 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52' ' and 48" St Join us Sundays @ 9 & 11 am dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick and children's church 616-698-9660 www thepo-n’churc" com (From Grand Rapida Go South on M-37, then West on 78th Street) Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www WhitneyvilleFellowship.org - 616-868-0621 Yankee Springs Bible Church Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 f r I \ Fi I ik V • •* www.whitneyvillehible.org authentic church for the modern world for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, 1• • Rev. Neal Stockeland i 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 10:00 A.M. Holy Communion Pastor Tony Shumaker 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Youth Group 7:00 p.m. Wednesday AWANA 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer 6:45 p.m. .the point 3448 76th Street, Caledonia. Ml 49316 ■ Sunday School for all ages Sunday Worship > Middleville United Methodist Church Applying AH of the Bible to All of Life \s Truth ... Join us for worship S up Sunday morniniqs at 8:3X) k. or 1 1:00AM. ILL i middlevillecrc.org 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 during services 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday...................... Sunday......................... Sunday (Spanish Mass) 'Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace 708 W, Main Street (Dutton LlnitecC (Reformed Church Nursery available SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue and Sunday School 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia. MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Calvary Grace Brethren Church www.cornerstonemi.org 9:45am Bible Studies @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Rev. Jodie Flessner, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-864 www.caledoniaumc.org E. T church — 11 00am - Contemporary PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH during worship, K - 3rd Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. High School fit Youth meets Sundays at 6 p.m. V ^cornerstone day ofyour week 8 30am - Traditional 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse 10:00 a.m. Worship, Children’s Sunday School & Choirs Saturday 6:00PM Sunday 9:30 & 11:15AM best z J J Qty (Bib flame J dFRetfrobifift (£fjunb 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) “The Bible, The Whole Bible, and Nothing but the Bible. ” 13700 84th St., Alto, Ml 49302 • 868-7440 • Pastor Bryan Maley M. Website: www.calvarygracebrethrenchurch.coni • E-mail: catvarygbc@hotmail.com Sunday School 9:30 a.m. • Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Services: Bible Study and Prayer 7: II p.m. Little Kids Z • • 7:00 p.m. Kids Time... 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Youth Group...... 6:45 p.m. Thursday Women’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Thursday Practorium........... 6: ii p.m. Sunday the & Sunday Servic W MorningStarChurchOnline.org • 269.743.4104 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Thy Word ......... 10:00 a.m. ......... 11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. fit Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth................. Pioneer Club...... Bible Study........ . i Make I 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. 7:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................. Pastor Merritt Johnson 06800318 1 �*5 The Sun and News, Saturday, February 9, 2013/ Page 5 TKHS honors Rotary student of the Month Grant Farnsworth was honored as the December Rotary Student of the Month forThomapple Kellogg High School. Grant is the son of Darrick Scott-Farnsworth and Dianne Hernandez. His high school honors and awards include varsity letters in varsity wrestling football. Business and Professionals of America first in visual basic and fourth in Java, and complet­ ed first and second rounds of IBM, master the main frame. Farnsworth has been involved with wresting for three years and football for four years in high school. His hobbies include reading, playing video games, design- L' I 4 m; . x r<»“ Grant Farnsworth ing and fixing electronics. Farnsworth hopes to attend either the University of Michigan or Western Michigan University to study electronics engineering. ■ * Brightside Church will host sweetheart dinner Caledonia's Brightside Church is hosting a Sweetheart dinner Friday, Feb. 15. Doors will open at 6:30, with dinner being served at 7 p.m. Dinner includes roast beef, ham, baked potatoes, salad, rolls and vegetables, and ending with a special Valentine cake. The church is inviting people from throughout the area to attend and enjoy an music and evening of entertainment. Emcees for the event are Joe and Lynne Cipcic who will provide music and comedic enter­ tainment. Caitlin and Josh Maurer from Hastings will also pro­ vide music and will have CDs available for sale. Couples may have their pic­ tures taken and there will be drawings for prizes. Tickets are $15 per per­ son and can be purchased through Feb. 12 and picked up at the church office. Brightside Church is located near the intersection of M-37 and 84th Street in Caledonia. For more infor­ mation, call the church, 616-891-0287. Cornerstone Church teaches about need for clean water ’W In a partnership with the Kentwood Public Schools, members of the IMPACT Program at Caledonia Cornerstone Church spent from two days last month teaching ed for donation Pregnancy Resource Center students kids about the need to the Byron Community for clean water in Northern Ministries and earmarked for Kenya. Nearly 200 fourth and the baby pantry. Resource fifth grade students, reprePregnancy Center started working with senting all 10 Kentwood Community Elementary Schools, came to Byron Ministries this year offering Cornerstone Church where free pregnancy testing and they viewed photos, videos other services for women and heard a presentation including those from the about the climate and culture Caledonia and Middleville of Northern Kenya. Students areas. were placed in smaller Caledonia/Middleville groups for different hands-on Area Right to Life President activity stations. The four stations included: Ed Pawloski said this year's • Learning an African fourth annual Sanctity of Life service was a great sue- chant/song, • A relay carrying weight­ cess and attracted many sup­ ed buckets approximately porters. 1/106th the distance the aver- Caledonia/Middleville Right *5 Sr • ** to Life group donates funds II - The Caledonia/ Middleville Area Right To Life organization recently held its Sanctity of Life serv­ ice at the Christian Reformed Church in Caledonia. The group collected nearly $1,500 which will be matched by the organization for a total donation of $3,000 to the Pregnancy Resource Center in Grand Rapids. Half of the funds will be designat- Ji i II » > tjr i; Mi* •I * Can 945-9554 • • •n I for Sun & News classified ads • •• B G® For N.A.C.C. Fundraiser on June 15, 2013 in conjunction with Nashville Car Show/Valley Rally • W ^j3H * ** For Information Contact Marcia 517-852-9429 or Shirley 517-852-0276 J M I ^Centine t(ie fjoefjfrom tfie. .. or It* r • I certificate from... Q'ifi 7 •s. r !▲! Gr/ nr *, ^AY oAAl.ON Boutique _ WE’VE MOVED TO... r f-Z; *A —J) ■Ji..Vj A T k * WNTEMPO '23 *------------y-z-Lon inc lz Ik Jordan Welton was named the Rotary Student of the for Thornapple Month Kellogg High School. Welton is the son of Tim and Vickie Welton. Welton's list of honors and awards during high school include Scholastic Gold Key awards for excel­ lence in painting, printmak­ ing and drawing; Scholastic honorable mention awards for printmaking and photog­ raphy; Scholastic portfolio honorable mention; and high honors honor roll. Welton is a member of the National Honor Society, Environmental Action Council, and Art Club. His hobbies include spending time with family and friends, drawing, painting and print- 9175 CHERRY VALLEY 616-891-1093 9175 Cherry Valley Caledonia Village centre vuwwcontempos3lonandboutique.eom______________ 068047Sg Everyone over the age of Hastings, from 50 Woodland, Middleville, Odessa, Lake Freeport, Clarksville, Alto and Saranac is invited to a Valentine's noon Day potluck at Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the building community in Freeport. Dinner will be fol­ lowed by sweetheart bingo. Guests should bring a dish to share, their own table serv­ ice and serving utensils, if needed. Coffee will be fur­ nished. Gerry and Lou Allen will be hosts. Also, guests are asked to bring a prize for bingo, either wrapped or unwrapped. Suggestions include cookies, a loaf of homemade bread. fruit, a crocheted doily, pot holders, a book, pen, towels or something similar. “Let your imagination work,” said Marge Barcroft, one of the organizers. “Don't stay home because you have nothing to bring, since there will be many extra prizes. Visit with your friends and Jordan Welton < making, playing the trumpet and reading. He plans to attend college to major in illustration or advertising design. I Foster care, adoption open house is Tuesday The ‘Have a Heart' open house, featuring information about local foster and adoptive care, is planned Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State St. Refreshments will be served. Prospective foster or adop- RAFTERS Freeport over-50 group to meet Wednesday WANTE D PAIN I age African child carries each day • The building of a bio­ sand filter • Brainstorming ways they could help get clean water to Northern Kenya. IMPACT is a program for gifted and talented students Kentwood at Public Schools. Elementary Cornerstone Church has sent short-term mission teams to Northern Kenya since 2007. As a result of the trip in 2011, an initiative called Zoe Waters was created to get clean water and the Gospel to people who do not have access to either. To learn more about Zoe Waters, visit www.zoewaters.org. Cornerstone Church is located at 1675 84th St., Caledonia. TKHS names Rotary Student of Month make new ones. All are welcome — the more the merrier. The community center is at the west end of Main Street, behind the fire barn. The over-50 group meets the second Wednesday of each month. No dues or fees are charged. * tive parents can pick up information and ask ques­ tions. A video will be shown, beginning at 6:30 p.m. For optional RSVP, ques­ tions or to request a class schedule, email MuellerHayesJ@michigan.gov, or call 269-948-3216. » Caledonia s American Legion #305 Tuesday, February 12 Fat Tuesday Authentic POLISH DINNER^ Noon - 7:00 pm or until sold out M i C° per includes Kielbasa • Sauerkraut Cabbage Roll • Pierogi OPEN TO THE PUBLIC * i i fl HALL FOR RENT Call 891-1882 I Bk 4 Teleflora Jj Valentine Heartstrings Bouquet Starting at 11 / / $59.95 i 203 E. Main St., Caledonia, Ml f I 616-891-8570 Ei Fk'iill & tj‘trs o www.CaledoniaMiFlorist.com iri IIMBI rw--- r • i ^morles ‘Bovitiaue co i < ► i I J y �— Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, February 9, 2013 Local students named 4XA > to KCC dean’s list A 7 Beverly Jean McCarty (Ward) CALEDONIA, MI Jean McCarty Beverly age 77. 77, of (Ward), Caledonia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Robert Ward, Eunice Preston, Lewis and Ethel Good; son, Edward Lee McCarty; brother, James R. Ward Jr.; and sister, Marion Rabbi. She is survived by her lov­ ing husband of 58 years, Richard; her children, Craig and Deb of Caledonia, Scott and Sandy of Freeport, Doug and Melissa of Freeport, Richard Jr. and Marcia of Alto; grandchildren, Richard HI and Amanda McCarty, Erin McCarty, Jamie McCarty, Katie and Derrick E rock, Brett McCarty and fiancee, Breda Breslic, Jacob McCarty, Joe McCarty, Danielle McCarty, Lorrin McCarty, Caitlin McCarty She enjoyed her gardens and serving as a Hospice volunteer. She also loved to watch her grandchildren’s activi­ ties. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Monday, February 11,2013 at 11 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft SE, Caledonia with Fr. Mark Bauer, celebrant. Interment in W ilawn Cemetery. Members of the family will receive relatives and friends at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Caledonia), 616 E. Main St. Sunday, February 10, 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. and one hour prior to the mass on Monday. A Prayer Vigil will be held at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to Holy Family Church or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. i and Kylie McCarty; her sis­ ters, Nancy and Bill Muller of Petoskey, Lorraine and Carlos Kirk of Alma; sistersin-law and brothers-in-law, Betty and Denny Haight of Middleville, Ronald Rabbi of Grand Rapids, Carolyn Bardwell of Wyoming, Mary Jo and Carl Pickard of Alto; and and many nieces nephews. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Florentine Odetta Hull Mi HASTINGS, Florentine Odetta Hull, age 91, of Hastings died on February 7, 2013. Odetta was bom October 15, 1921 in Barry County, the daughter of Edgar and Ruby (Waters) Fifield. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1939. She worked at Royal Coach, J4 Hastings Manufacturing, and retired from the E.W. Bliss in 1981. She married Charles Wallace September 6, 1941, and he preceded her in death in November of 1953. In 1964 she married Russell Jack Hull, he preceded her in death in September of 2001. She was preceded in death Therapeutic Massage | : | 7 * - F’tJI 9 ____ Community Kellogg College has announced its dean's Hst for the fall 2012 semester and commend 1,007 students for demon­ strating superior academic ability in their classes. The dean's list recognizes fuij. and part-time [minimum of six credit hours] students who have achieved “high” or “highest” honors at KCC during the recent semester. “High honors" lists students who earned a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.89 and “highest honors” denotes those who have GPAs of 3.9 or higher. Full-time Highest honors Delton — Kimberlie Davis, Douglas Lynch. Justin Ritchie. Jessica Freeport Boulter. Hastings — Anna Banister, Thomas Carpenter, Marie Feldpausch, Lianne Judkins, Sean Lancaster, Amy McClelland, Michael Sutton. Middleville — Linda Gildea, Joshua McCoy. Brooke Plainwell Lambert. Lois Shelbyville Vantuinen. Wayland Brittany Awrey. High honors Delton — Megan Boulter, Chelsea Cravens, Joseph Martin, Garold Simison II. Freeport — Sue Purdey. Hastings — Shelby Bagley, Rhonda Clark, Kaitlyn Devries, Gabraelle Eaton, Kara Echtinaw, Magen Gillons, Krista Goodenough Jr., Grant Heide, Susan Johnson-Byrd, Brianna Kavanagh, Martin Ogrodzinski, Taelor Price, Sally Shoptaw, Nikki Spurgeon, Kali Straube, Cheryl Swinkunas, Brianna Wescott, Christian Yonkers, Ben Zaccanelli. Middleville — Patrick Bobolts, Christina Edsall, Dana Madole, Adrienne Palmer. Wayland — Amanda LaDere, Chelsea Totten, Matthew Ward. by her parents; sisters, DEEP TISSUE • SWEDISH Marjorie and Phyllis; broth­ SPORTS MASSAGE TRIGGER POINT THERAPY 1-Hour Massage er, Edgar Jr. and son David PRE & POST NATAL MASSAGE • HOT STONE Charles Wallace. MASSAGE Odetta was a member of Teresa Raymond, CMT AROMATHERAPY Irving•Sj Grange, had been a 4Located within Advent Physical Therapy H leader, and had been a 1375 W. Green St., Hastings, Ml 49058 member of Bumam Brook. 06804590 —N—MH■ 269-838-0386---------------- She is survived by her family, sister, Dora Tyndal; a daughter, Sandra (Virgil) Sharp; a daughter-in-law, Lois Wallace; stepchildren, Gwen (Gordon) Klahn, Wallace (Nadine) Hull, Part-time Michael (MaryAnn) Hull; Highest honors many grandchildren, great Alto — Judith Strehlaugrandchildren and great great Ward. grandchildren; and several Delton — Gary Fales, nieces and nephews. Jeffrey Holtman, Paula Odetta’s family will Tigchelaar, Carrie Williams. receive friends Sunday, Hastings — Lynette February 10, from 2 to 4 Adgate, Sarah Chaffee, Treating ALL Foot and Ankle Conditions p.m., at the Williams-Gores Jonathan Hallock, Monica Funeral Home, Delton, Livingston, Amber Pickard, where a funeral service will Diane Reil, Aaron Winegar, be conducted Monday, Diplomat of the American Board oj Podiatric Surgery Araceli Worth. February II, 2013, ll a.m., Middleville — Jacquelyn Pastor Jeff Worden officiat­ Board Certified in Foot Surgery Johnson, Thomas Nozal. ing. Burial will take place in Plainwell — Katherine Cedar Creek Cemetery. Bender, Jo Markwart. Memorial contributions to Shelbyville — Shawna American Diabetes OUR MISSION is to provide honest, competent, Hulbert, Jessica Meyer. Association or the American service-orientated foot care at a level that exceeds Wayland — Dawn Navis. Heart Association will be our patients ’ expectations. High honors o appreciated. O) ro Caledonia — Gale Mello, Please visit 2 Kirk Weiss. www.williamsgoresfuneral.c Delton — Melody Iden, om to view Odetta’s online 9385 Cherry Valley Ave. SE Maria Ogg, Tyson Robbins. guest book or to leave a con ­ Caledonia Freeport Thomas dolence message for the fam­ Goggins. 616-891-2577 ily. Hastings — Ashley Bond, s45 B Rachelle Bouchard, Chase Coughlin, Megan Danks, Ashley Diekhoff, Karlee Diekhoff, Maicee Herrington, Theresa Hubbard, Teresa Morales, Alicia Morehouse, Scott Owen, Lyndy Prior, Ervin Rea III, Mary HI, Robinson, Antonia Simmons. Middleville — James Devries, Lisa Jensen. Plainwell Ryan MacBeth. Cassandra Miller. Shelbyville — Katrina E. Jacobs. 7' $ COA warning: Beware of identity theft scams Promise money, gift catalogs Staff at the Senior Medicare Patrol, a service of the Barr) on County Commission Aging, is warning the public of a new tax scam preying on seniors who divulge their bank account numbers to telemar­ keters promising government benefits. According to Kathy Courtney of the COA, the Michigan Treasury Department has alerted agen­ cies to the scam which, in one instance, promised a party $8,000 in benefits in return for the personal bank information. “No one is getting $8,000," says Courtney. “Once you give away your bank account information, you are likely to become the victim of financial fraud or identity theft." Courtney points out that the scams are common and often come dressed in differ­ ent garb each year. “Last year, there was the Obama utility scam where thousands of people were defrauded by giving out their account numbers, thinking their utility bills would be 'V paid," says Courtney. “This year, it s telemarketing with a tax spin.” Medicare fraud calls are also in the mix. Courtney reports that telemarketers are lit calling seniors about a new “Preferred Provider Card" that they say works with Medicare. They ask for bank account information and promise to send gift catalogs. Seniors are lured into giving away information because the callers have identifying information, like bank rout­ ing numbers, and seem legit­ imate. Seven people have filed reports with the Senior Medicare Patrol. “The scams change, but the warnings stay the same: Do not give your personal information to telemarketers, warns ever,” Courtney. “Government agencies do not call people and ask for account information. Hang up the phone.” Suspicious calls or emails should be reported to the Senior Medicare Patrol at 800-803-7174. Ml* V * i’k8’ - W- . lifi,0 11 j X? jilpi i a tilth r» . 1 “JJ k ( ■•I, Foot & /Pai kle KENT PODIATRY Pteikl LZ Z < /V iabet f 1 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. CALEDONIA, Ml i,.'Sa ' - I I'm®J 891-9133 Hfll 1 i3 TJ EMILEY, DPM Board Certified MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED INCLUDING MEDICARE & MEDICAID On Staff at all Grand Rapids Hospitals r- I I £ David W. Mansky F irst Rehab PHYSICAL lAui . 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Please let us know what you think. We always welcome reader comments. So here’s what made some of the headlines in February 1963. :§$ r , *>;■ »V *J .•> February 1963 6» ’ I I t» J U ’ ill*/ * ‘"’tai, 401Qq • ■ Utaj 'Tip; lijgjji inotts »I® •I Jrrj 0 ~ Jiem jiii' ** hears tai ■Dam teii ’ iih ■ onivita Santa ■ cm®!» •«i * HI *| VCare I tff '3 [ ll * .1' r i t • Robert Wenger of Middleville is honored as the Outstanding Young Farmer by the Hastings Junior Chamber of Commerce. The honor is given “in recogni­ tion of exceptional progress in agriculture and contribu­ tion to the community.” “Bob and his wife, Helen, and their five youngsters live on the 299-acre dairy farm, which they are purchasing from Helen’s father, William A. Cridler. They own 95 head of dairy cattle. Through efficient management and improved methods, they have doubled their gross income in the past three years.” • Marguerite Tobias is fea­ tured as one of the new teachers for Thornapple “She Kellogg Schools, Gregory the attended Primary School and is a graduate of the Hastings High School. Her teaching training was obtained at Barry County Normal and at Michigan Western where University she received her life certificate in 1931 and her bachelor of science degree in 1962. coming Before to Middleville, Mrs. Tobias had taught in the Hinds and Fisher primary districts in Barry County and also for one semester in the elemen­ tary grades at Delton ... Mrs. Tobias teaches fourth grade in the Minnie McFall ele- mentary building.” • Caledonia beats Middleville in basketball 52. • Middleville Rotarians observe their silver anniver­ sary. The Rotary Club of Middleville, organized in 1938, has 29 members, all business and professional men of this community. The club will celebrate 25th year April 20. They represent a cross-section of the city’s business life since the mem­ bership of a Rotary club is composed of one representa­ tive from each business or professional activity of a community. • The Rev. Rodger Buining becomes the first pastor of the Caledonia Christian Reformed church. • The State Highway Department starts distribut­ ing fourth-quarter Motor Vehicle Highway Fund col­ lections to Michigan coun­ ties and incorporated cities and villages. State Commissioner Highway John C. Mackie said net receipts of the highway fund during October, November and December of 1962 amounted to $46,177,670, a decrease of $1,339,825, compared to the same period •n of 1961 ... Barry County’s share totaled $114,123. Middleville received $2,856 and Caledonia received $1,492.’ • Caledonia High School Royal Aires, under the direc­ tion of Paul Storm, prepare a sacred concert at Leighton Evangelical United Brethren Church. The Royal Aires is composed of 45 mixed voic­ es. • Caledonia Caledonia and Middleville win in boys bas­ ketball contests. The Scots beat Wayland 68-65 and Middleville beat Hamilton 74-46. • Thornapple Township Republicans nominate a full slate at their caucus. Nominated for Supervisor, Roy Noffke; Clerk, Robert Booth; Treasurer Arthur Smith; trustee Olney Adams; Justice of Peace (four-year term) Solomon; Curtis Justice of Peace (two-year term) Grover Lethcoe; board of review Walter Bender; and constables Guy Cline, Walter Eavey, Otto Wood, John Miller Jr. • Democrats also caucus and turn in a partial slate. • • • for Supervisor, D. Forrest Bender; Clerk, Phyllis M. Z' z’ I in ATTEND AN INFORMATIVE SEMINAR i MONDAY, FEB. 11 AT 6:30 PM TO LEARN MORE! RSVP YOUR SPOT TODAY! i i Lil ii_y q I m i B nil v/ivm >* * * u —---- — A.--... --- — I i Gless; Treasurer, Harold G. Noah; trustee, Harold H. Haywood, Justice of Peace (four-year term) Alton L. Finkbeiner, and Board of Review, Carl O. Marble. Township voters will go to the pools April 1 to select their township officers as well as vote on the local issue of liquor by the glass and the adoption of a new state constitution. • Middleville nominations - At the Citizen’s Party Caucus all incumbents were nominated. They are, for Village President, Muri Streeter; Village Clerk, Elton Lawrence; Treasurer, Charles Williams; trustees for two years, Jerry Keegstra, Glen Dean, Duane Peterson; and Assessor Fred Brog. The People’s Party caucus later in the evening produces only one candidate, Morris Weeks for assessor. • Caledonia’s FFA team walks away with four gold awards and three first places and are chosen to represent the district in three of four contests at the regional. The first place teams and mem­ bers are Public Speaking: Bill White; Demonstration, Tom Benedict and Doug Fitch; Farm Forum, Carl Kaechele, Don Brower, Art Burke, Steve Osbourne, Ron Wiltzer, John Jousma and Jeffery. Mike Jefferv. The Procedure Parliamentary team also won a gold award but was edged out of first place. The members of the team are Ron Wenger, Dick Wengier, Mike Bowman, Keith Meaney, Pete King, ob Bergy Bruce Rogers, and Tom Boot. • The Middleville Chapel celebrates is 10th birthday with a special open house program. The Middleville chapel, located at 708 W. Main Street, was begun in early 1953 under the; aus­ pices of the Calvin Christian Reformed Church of Grand Rapids. •• Teachers at Caledonia __ Community Schools are given a $50 starting salary raise, but the school board turns down a request that the new maximum salary of $6,450 be reached in 10 years rather than in 14. The new staring salary will be $4,500 a year. • Pete Mason, former bar­ ber at the Middleville Hotel Shop, stopped in at the Sun and News office this week and left this message: “I want to thank all those who were so faithful to their patronage of me while 1 operated the barber shop in Middleville. I want to extend a warm welcome to my new shop in Grand Rapids.” Mason recently opened the shop on the comer of Ball and Michigan avenues in Grand Rapids. (Compiled Makarewicz) by Julie TKHS names January Students of the Month Thornapple Kellogg High School recently honored the January students of the month. Pictured are (front row, from left) ninth graders Braedon Halle, Katie Hanshaw, Sabriah Postman, Jeff Rogers, (second row) 10th graders Brandon Bos, Katie Bowling, Olivia Kain, Bailey Platschorre, Christian Stayton, (third row) 11th graders Michael Brown, Sydney Krol, Jakob Nelson, Kyle Sasutona, Kayleen Schmid, (back row) 12th graders Cade Bowman, Chandler Bronkema, Lindsay Hodges, Jonathon Linsea, Taylor McLeod, Deborah Minor, Jaccquelyn Not available for the photo Pitman, Kayla Pouliot, Alexander Smith, Ziming Wei. were freshman Benjamin Telfor, sophomore Merle Simmons, junior Annette Aspinall,and seniors Maria Pamplona de Menezes and Tyler Von Itter. is now part of 1 -WAY CONSULTING SERVICES LLC f New Name, New Location, Same Great Service!! Scheule your appointment today: John Drake (269) 908-6309 or John© lwayconsulting.com I 06801814 “ ... can I keep up with the tax law changes everybody’s talking about? I need a plan. 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Results from Wednesday's district compe­ tition include: Agricultural issues — the team of Ruth Purchase, Karah Lloyd, Jessica Becker, Zach Parent, Jake Janeschek and Mariah Keith earned gold and are alternates to Northern Michigan releases dean's list Northern Michigan University has announced its dean's list for the fall 2012 semester. The following students qualified with a grade point average of 3.25-3.99. Alto — Thomas Vet. Caledonia — Chad Pepper. Delton — Amanda * Buehler, Mandy Dye, Matthew Ingle. Plainwell Genevieve Haas,* Clairisa Laws, Sean McFall, Katelyn Stralkowski. Shelbyville — Nicole Shoup. * Indicates grade point average of 4.0. Middleville TOPS 546 The Feb. 4 TOPS meeting opened with the singing of the new TOPS song “Howdy Do” by the 13 members pres­ ent and was followed by the reading and approval of the Jan. 14 meeting minutes. Phyllis was best loser for the night, Joyce B. was run­ ner-up. Sue was the best loser for the month of January. Phyllis won the food chart drawing. Patricia, Linda, Nancy, Alice P., Sharon, •etty and Jan also participated. Joyce B. won the ha-ha box and Dorothy won the 50/50 drawing. Patricia and Jane present­ ed a program on pros and cons of personal attitudes toward eating and exercise habits, and the meeting closed with the recitation of the TOPS pledges. The next TOPS meeting will be Feb. 11. Visitors are invited to visit the meetings held each Monday at 500 Lincoln Meadows beginning at 5 p.m. For more information, call Patricia, 616-868-0463, or Betty, 616-765-3483. Saturday Hours Professional Services! I Great Product Selections! I I www.caledoniavisioncenter.com I I I I 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49311 I I Richard J. Choryan, O.D. 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Prepared public speaking — Savannah Hall earned a third place gold award and is an alternate to regionals. Cameron Hutson earned a silver award. DemonstrationKori Stewart, Brittany Jones and Kellie Cronin earned a sec­ ond place gold and will advance to regionals. Cody Oracz, Nick Hirsch, Brandt Lanser and Jared Johnson earned a silver award. Job interview Alexandria Schut earned a first place gold award, Si advancing to regionals; Maki Agostini earned a gold award. Junior high public speak­ jing — Amy Mercer advanced to regionals with a first place speech on horti­ culture. Parliamentary procedure — the team of Nathan Frahm, Koral Lewsi, Dan Beers, Tagg Huver, Andrea Gerloski, Clayton Rogers, Hailey Goble, Jordan Medrano and Kailee Whitcomb placed first and will advance to regionals. Junior high conduct of meetings — the team of Andrew Anderson, Jenna Asper, Kurdt Phillips, Sage Borton, Abby Munger, Kelli Laube and Julian Buchan earned a second place gold award advancing to region­ als. Caledonia FFA is advancing individuals or teams in eight out of 11 district con­ tests. After regionals, the next level of competition is the state finals, which will be during the Michigan FFA convention March 6 and 7 at Michigan State University. \ •* ■ I <’ i-** "x V> «rvc '* • < v ?1 1 I K 1/ I M .. ’• 1 jr r — >- - S ---------- *-*-*^^ - ** X — 1 »rs I_____ * « t* AJ i* * I Blue skies, fresh snow make beautiful scenes Fresh snow along the banks of the Thornapple River in Middleville Friday morning create a beautiful winter scene. M i III n ini’! I $ /•* •i 9 r- :wi •l Snowstorm creates a picturesque scene in downtown Middleville r- ; * t■** A I u 1 \ -i, 41 g ■ I • 5 K S’ * A w 1 •- -- V.. ’’ ■ BI Mti A I ■r/y ^rz ! * 1 Wi !■■ ■ & u Bl 4< r •» v? b A 1 * /■/ * A L< r V” 4 » -% * k i »-4 x* .A ■> 4 >*fr .X u .■ 1 •• fj ■* CMV*> MS fe Next to Monterey Grille www.thornqppleheqlthqndnutrition.cQm I Many competitive-rate, low-cost mortgages. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Contact Alice Doherty at 616.559.4511 or Subscribe to the Great Rates & Local Servicing OUR MORTGAGE ADVANTAGES No application fee, underwriting fee, closing fee. alice.doherty@unitedbankofmichigan.com tt UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION 8540 Broadmoor Ave., Caledonia Alice Dohert www.unitedbankofmichigan.com tie# gr" •» Call 945-9554 for more information. r*- r T 1 > — ST? TF* y. * . 1 •* __ ... * r *18-«U ——» —- Hastings Banner. h*co o oco CD o £D Ml 4/ L ilta The Thornapple River in Middleville with fresh snow and February sun. Photos by Julie Makarewicz I < i. i t �The Sun and News, Saturday, February 9, 2013/ Page 9 * village Players ready to en tertain audiences m Ijjjl I •4 Y Oi * ' ■ 1 ""w I’ —— F < AW * 4 ✓ * • • »- * ^*7 ■ —-■— k i > < ' k l>4 (KA n • ■w— ■ — >* •• ’ ‘9 - - »■ 4. * * ■J * * (I 4 I vr? I ■,T* 11’ W0HS I- HQ w ■-—.3 ■ ■> • J J F/ ^L- A'-f •• sm ki a. *r 3 ▼ u & < •a !| A . 1 s: r v I •< • fe • - K** '«l A 'JT it Doug Brinks’ character gets a wax apple stuck in his mouth. Pictured with him is Sandy Kirchinger. MidVilla with tickets priced at $30 per person which includes dinner. One guest will be offered free admis­ sion with groups of eight or more for the Friday perform­ ances. Reservations can be made by calling 269-795-3640. All The Village Players of Middleville are putting the finishing touches on their upcoming performance of the dinner theater produc­ tion, “Attack of the Lake People” set for Feb. 15, 16, 22 and 23. All shows are at the 4 •_ -avv. •• S^L Darlene Schellinger greets Doug Brinks as they rehearse. seats are reserved. Group reservations should include the total number in the party at the time the reservation is made. Guests added later may not be able to be seated together. This year's play is direct­ ed by Walter Williams. The play is written by Pat Cook. Plenty of suspicious char­ acters fill the play about a family reunion at a lake house. Plenty of twists and turns will keep the audience wondering who the real mur­ derer is until the end. Proceeds from the per­ formances are used to sup- k• v' IBs p «** ■ 5^' •’ ^-'.k r: 5 4 I >X w Y* eV 3R lv r Tr '/t. A’ •• I 7*' • lr if ■tf*. V s KvK rs f c £• ■ • »’S c L rr :r *.k I * I : •V ’ ■ i < 4 A f Mike Bremer rehearses his role for the upcoming plays. Relay for Life team, and a Little League baseball team. port a number of community projects including scholar­ ships for TKHS seniors. 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Boyce said with so many activities, the weekend will have something sure to please just about anyone’s interest - from skiing, to vol­ leyball, golf, entertainment, contests and more. Children’s games are always a favorite that draw in fami­ lies from all over, she said. And area restaurants offer specials throughout the weekend to bring in visitors. Back by popular demand to the festival this year, after a multi-year hiatus, is the Lake Gun Winterfest Mayoral race. Two candi­ dates have filed to hold the honorable title and will take <. i Kids games are always a favorite Saturday event. The activities include games, a magician, and a visit from Dollar the Squirrel, mascot of Chemical Bank pictured here with Leighton Leslie (left) and Jaxon Leslie part in a mayoral debate tonight, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. at Yankee Springs Golf Course. Votes can be cast Feb. Il to 14. Voting is $1 per ballot, with all proceeds going to the Winterfest fund. Voting locations are at the BP station on M-179 and at The Store at South Shore on Marsh Road. Already off to an early start is the Winterfest fishing contest. The cost to enter is $5 for adults and $3 for chil­ dren. Awards will be given for adults catching the largest muskie, pike, perch, bluegill and crappie. Kids will compete for prizes for the largest panfish, perch. 0 bluegill and crappie. Participants may register at Gillett's or call 616-481 4516 for more information. Another new event this year is the battle of the beards that will take place Saturday, with first round judging at noon. The contest will feature members of the Grand Rapids Order of *“ t Continued next page ,||| IB SE lilt 4' a k. 0 A Hsppy Valentine’s CE Happy Valentine’s Day V Jeffrey Matthysse - Funeral as low as y 0 A ) c. 1 h c (V I** 0 > each Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf 2 -ad Customized cards are also great for: —— Graphics —— ——- w w MBW VMS IVI ■ Birthdays • Special Events • Announcements • Invitations • Moving Notices FUNERAL AND CREMA 1 r u \\ ‘ i ) 1351 N. Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 Open Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:30 Saturday by appointment SI • u’ww.mkJtuner.iih. merger 616 East Main Street SE. Caledon i I �- c The Sun and News, Saturday, February 9, 2013/ Page 11 Gun Lake Winterfest schedule of events A complete list of events can also be found at the Gun Lake Winterfest website, www.gunlakewinterfest.com or on Facebook. Feb. 9 — Winterfest Mayoral candidate debate at Springs Yankee Sorinss Golf Course. Voting takes place Feb. 11 to 14 at BP station on M-179 and The Store at South Shore on Marsh Road. Feb. 9 through 16 — | Winterfest fishing contest. Register at Gillett's. For more information, call 616481-4516. Jv* * * K* A brave and hearty soul takes a dip in the frigid waters of Gun Lake during the 2012 Polar Dip. y !<»!*> 1 • *«« I ?> bi * * From previous page Whiskers. Final judging will •II start at 1:45 until about 3 p.m. when awards will be given out. Also new this year are a talent show and a 1980s dance. The talent show will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday on the stage at the park. The ’80s dance will be at Yankee Springs Golf Course from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets for the dance are still available for $10 per person. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite 1980s attire. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at the Barry County Chamber of Commerce or The Bib restaurant. Tickets also are still available for the Comedy Show Friday at Orchard Hills Golf Course. The show will begin See WINTERFEST,I P3gQ 14 featuring Adam Degi and Jordan Francisco as host. Tickets, $15 available at Barry County Chamber of Commerce, The Bib or at the door. Saturday, Feb. 16, events at Allegan County Park 9 a.m. — broomball tournament throughout the day. 9:30 a.m. — registration for co-ed volleyball tourney starts. Cost is $40 per team, and team must have at least two male and two female members. 10 a.m. Gun Lake Tribe opening ceremony. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Put a Friday, Feb. 15 Yankee Springs Golf friend in jail to raise funds Course — free cross country for next year's Winterfest. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. food skiing; skiers must bring vendors are open. their own equipment. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — free 4 to 10 p.m. — Terrace Grille Valentine and trolley rides with stops at Sand Bar and Grill, The Bib, Winterfest weekend menu. 6 to 10 p.m. — Tom Allegan County Park, The Northrup live in the Terrace Store at South Shore and Bay Gripe at‘ Bay pointe Inn. Pointe Inn. 6 to 10 p.m. — Sand Bar 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — and Grin hot wjng contest; kids games inside Leaders $]o j j 0 entry fee. fee All you can eat Marine building next to the for 30 minutes. county parking lot. Craft carnival 6:30 p.m. — registration tables, games, at Yankee Springs Golf appearance by Dollar the Course for euchre touma- Squirrel, the Chemical Bank the Stormy ment play begins at 7 p.m. Mascot, 9 p.m. p m _ com edy show at Magician and more. comedy 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. polar dip •II Orchard Hills Golf Course. Doors open at 8 p.m. with the registration. . Cost is $10, show starting at 9 p.m. with limited T-shirts avail­ Headliner is Floyd Philips, able. — barbecue sauce contest. Sauce will be ready by 2 p.m. 11 a.m. until midnight — martinis all day at The Bib. 11 a.m. — registration at Yankee Springs Golf Course for snowmobile fun run. Run begins at noon and ends between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. 3 to 7 p.m. — The Legacy at Restaurant Yankee Springs Golf Course contin­ ues Rib Fest. 4 to 10 p.m. — Terrace Grille Valentine and Winterfest weekend menu. 8 p.m. to midnight — '80s Night Dance Party at Yankee Springs Golf Course. Prizes will be awarded to best dressed. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door at Saturday off-site events Yankee Springs Golf the Bib or Barry County Course — free cross country Chamber of Commerce. Sunday, Feb. 17 Ting own equipskiing. Yankee Springs Golf ment. 6:30 to 11 a.m. — pancake Course — free cross country breakfast and bake sale at skiing; brin o own equipment. Orangeville Township Hall. Noon to 2 p.m. — Longest 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. registraDrive In Fairway contest at tion for Snow Stomp 5K run Sorinss Springs Golf for fun at the Long Lake Yankee Outdoor Center. Race starts Course. 4:30 p.m. music trivia at 10 a.m. teams of four check in for contest 9 a.m. Golf compete; $25 per team. Tee Ice YMCA Scramble at Bay Pointe Inn Contest takes place at The on Gun Lake. Tee time is 10 Bib restaurant. a.m. 10 a.m. Sand Bar and Grill 11 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. — chicken drop. 11 a.m. to noon — talent show. Noon to 6 p.m. — beer tent is open Noon to 2 p.m. — Best chili on Gun Lake cook-otf. Noon to 12:30 p.m. — first round judging of Battle of the Beards. 1 to 1:30 p.m. — pizza­ eating contest. 1:45 to 3 p.m. — judging and awards for the Battle of the Beards. 2 to 4 p.m. — ice sculpt­ ing on lakeside. 3 to 3:45 p.m. — annual Previously Pink swimsuit fashion show on the stage. Gun Lake 4 p.m. Winterfest Polar Dip begins. ♦ f ■ a Great Clips IT'S GONNA BE GREAT' I I I I I i ■ ANY HAIRCUT Not valid with any other offers. Q kD o g Limit one coupon per customer. Valid at participating area salons. OFFI - 1 I ■■ I I I I I I •-— 1 Online Check-In. No more waiting around, because now well be waiting for you. OnlineCheck-ln -■ -3 Great Clips t IT’S GONNA BE GREAT' 2 V Caledonia Great Clips 9323 Cherry Valley Ave (Next to McDonald’s on M37) 616-891-8191 - Download our free app or visit greatclips.com. G Find us at greatclips.com I salonjobs.greatclips.com I greatclipsfranchise.com 06804852 ■♦ > « > >) * �Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, February 9, 2013 TK teens teach youngsters about dangers of tobacco use ,/i by Julie Makarewicz up to us sometimes so it’s Staff Writer good for us to come and talk •It Ben Sinclair used a foot to them." said high school pump to force air into a pigs’ student Nick Iveson. lungs — one side functioning "Smoking is bad - that’s normally and the other bare­ the message,” said high ly inflating with air. school student Erin Schiedel. Il was just one of the In another demonstration, demonstrations used by elementary students raced to Thomapple Kellogg High drink water through a straw School students vividly and see who could empty the 2012 /•’j showing elementary students glass first. Some students •J /< i/ the affects of tobacco use on used larger diameter straws 7. their lungs. than others and easily won 7 "Smoking is just bad for the contest. High schooler you," said sophomore Patric Aaron Ordway explained the LaJoye to the fourth graders smaller straws represent lungs damaged from smok­ at Page Elementary School. The 24 students in the ing. TKHS Teens Liz Lenz, Barry County Against Tobacco Use (TATU) Substance Abuse Task force brought the lessons about coordinator, said this pro­ tobacco use to the younger gram has been going on students this week, encour­ since 2001. aging them not to start smok­ "It’s a good program and ing or use tobacco products. good way for the older kids Members of the Thornapple Kellogg High School Teens Against Tobacco Use get ready to talk to fourth graders The teens were trained by to interact with the younger about the dangers of tobacco use. Club members pictured are, front (from left) Aaron Ordway and A.J. Sprague. c * t', LT & j * Mr* »4 ■ - AHttliCB - MK-A • J‘„rfa.lly ▼ County Substance Abuse Task Force and, in turn, took •4 their knowledge to make an impact on younger students. If I think they kind of look sends a positive message. Lenz said the program is made possible through a grant from the Barry Community Foundation. JI*' - $econ^ row’ Patric LaJ°ye- Nick ,veson- Erin Scheidel, and Casey Lawson." Back row?Clay^Randsco?'Steve Kopf, Camden MacLe •It Olivia LaJoye, Ben Sinclair, and Mason Lettinga. fa _1 J zx i ’ b J**' .jAlsiii CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting Minutes The minutes for the January 16th, 2013 Township oard of Trustees Meeting which were approved on February 6th, 2013, are posted at the Township Offices at 8196 Broadmoor Ave., and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org all! j/ik itiiai 'aa/ai 06804641 NOTICE Freeport Area Volunteer Fire Department Ui ANNUAL MEETING at the Freeport Fire Station will be having their ,:a*M 100 State St., Freeport, MI 49325 Wednesday, February 20 at 7 p.m. Agenda items include approval of budget and Election of Board Officers. Ben Sinclair pumps up pigs’ lungs to show how affects of smoking cause damage. •r— S' O NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING —1 •—< ■b A FOUNDED I AM * ^Ch IG RESCHEDULE Please be advised the Village of Middleville Planning Commission has resched­ uled the public hearing scheduled for February 5, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. to MARCH 5, 2013 at 7 p.m. to consider an application for Special Use #2012-02. This hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 1 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. The applicant, Jeff Bohms, seeks approval for an Office Special Use in a residential district as provided for in the Village Zoning Ordinance Section 78-48. The subject properties are located at 1 and 108 Arlington Street [Parcel #s 08-41-045-005-00 & 08-41-045-006-00], Middleville, Ml. We see a double impact with this program because we train the high schools kids and then they turn around to teach the younger kids," she said. Lenz said fourth grade seems to be a transitional age and a good time to start teaching youngsters about the dangers of tobacco use. Lenz said education is key to preventing1 tobacco use. “Deaths from tobacco use are said preventable,” Sinclair. Casey Lawson, a high school senior, said she remembers when she was in 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 interested person may attend the public hearing to obtain information al ut the Special Use and offer comments to the Planning Commission. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the Village offices, 100 E. Main St. a ■ ■ a during regular business hours, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday Persons with special needs who wish to attend should contact the Village Clerk no less than 72 hours prior to the public hearings. Written comments will be received up to and until the day of the hearing and may be addressed to the Planning Commission at P.O. Box 69, Middleville, Ml 49333. . 1 • "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 fourth grade and hearing the same message from high .•It school students then. "If s nice to be able to be a role model and come back now and do this," she said. u-.- V r 1 <4. I W * Township of Yankee Springs ‘w 184 N BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 48333 2» 796-909) / FAX 289-796-2388 Itlu. 1*. PUBLIC NOTICE 'W ^ilil 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 BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL HOLD A PUBLIC INSPECTION OF THE PARK AND RECREATION FIVE YEAR PLAN, FOR 2013-2017. THIS DOCUMENT WILL BE LOCAT­ ED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml - BARRY COUNTY. ■>l . The proposed plan is available for public inspection during regular business hours, Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. And Friday 9:00 a.m. - Noon February 11, 2013 through March 13, 2013 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 Respectfully submitted, Elaine Denton Village Clerk Middleville Ml 49333 Wife Olivia LaJoye explains how healthy lungs become damaged from tobacco use. Mason Lettinga wears a pink shirt to symbolize healthy lungs. Written comments concerning the proposed five year plan may be submitted to the Clerk at the above location until March 6th, 2013. 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 Note: The Township office is open Saturdays 9:00 am till Noon during the month of February. the hearing impaired is 1-8OO-927-9275. 06804618 - 06800158 eouu MOUOMQ OPPORTUNITY i Mark Englerth Yankee Springs Township Supervisor Janice C. Lippert Yankee Springs Township Clerk 06MM6S4 % * �- K The Sun and News, Saturday, February 9, 2013/ Page 13 Land management workshop offered at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute h The goals of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute’s 2013 Land Workshop Management March 7, 14 and 21 will help understand participants resources on their own prop­ erty and how to create man­ agement plans to determine what the land will look like in the future. The workshop will focus on stewardship practices for forests, prairies, wetlands and agricultural land. Participants will learn how to keep natural and working areas healthy for the benefit of wildlife. The Thursday workshops will be from 7 to 9 p.m. “Participants at this work­ shop will gain a clearer understanding of how the parts of land management fit together,” said Dr. Hugh Brown, field station director at PCCI. “This workshop is for anyone with property who wants to have a better understanding of its current status and future potential.” Brown and the institute's stewardship manager, Jen Howell, will be instructors for the workshop. Ken Kesson, DNR private lands biologist, will be the guest speaker at the first ses- sion March 7. This is the introduction of the workshop and will help participants set goals and objectives. The March 14 session will focus on soil types and hydrology, plant communi­ ties and wildlife. The presen­ tation will also cover how to control invasive species and restore habitat. Josh Richie, Professional owner of Habitat Solutions, will be the guest speaker. Joanne Barnard, executive director of the Barry Conservation District, will be the guest speaker March 21. This session will include PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia will hold two public hearings on Thursday, February 28, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., at the Village Hall, 250 S. Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning two separate applications for the rezoning of lands in the Village as follows: 1. Kav-P Development, L.L.C. Kay-D Development, L.L.C, has submitted an application for the rezoning of lands from the R-2 Medium Density Single Family District to the C-l Neighborhood Commercial District, upon certain conditions offered by the zoning applicant The lands proposed for rezoning are located at 649 Emmons Street and legally described as follows: i 649 Emmons Street Part of the NE 1/4, Section 29, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described as com­ mencing on the W line of STL M-37 at a point 100.28 feet W of the E 1/4 corner; thence NLY 165 feet more or less to the SE corner of Lot 8 of MARTIN ADDITION; thence W 103.24 feet to the SW corner of said lot; thence S 165 feet along the E line of Vine Street to a point 101.03 feet W of Beginning; thence E to Beginning 0.38 A. Permanent Parcel No. 41-23-29-279-009. In accordance with a voluntary written offer made by the applicant, the proposed rezoning of the above-described lands would expressly be subject to the condition that the lands be used and developed only in accordance with certain limitations, including a requirement that the lands be used only for a chiropractic office or similar medical or professional clinic or office. The proposed rezoning would further be subject subject to to other other conditions conditions as as provided provided in in an Offer to Limit Land Use, including a pro­ vision that the rezoned lands will revert to the C-l Neighborhood Commercial District in the event that the permitted business/activities lapse for more than 12 i * consecutive months. 2. Vista Springs Senior Living LLC. Vista Springs Senior Living LLC has submit­ ted an application for the rezoning of lands from the AG Agricultural-Residential District to the R-3 Medium Density Multiple Family District, upon certain conditions offered by the zoning applicant. The lands proposed for rezoning are located at 9305 Cherry Valley Ave., SE (located west of the Caledonia Township Library), and legally described as follows: 9305 Cherry Valley Ave., SE fatlW' a <***’ lid*1 1 i That part of the NE 1/4, Section 29, T5N, R10W, Village of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan, described as BEGINNING at the N 1/4 corner of Section 29; thence N86°59’34”E 1375.00 feet along the North line of said NE 1/4 to Reference Point “A”; thence N86°59’34”E 18 feet more or less along said North line to the centerline of a creek which is the outlet of Emmons Lake; thence meandering Southwesterly along the centerline of said creek to the shoreline of Emmons Lake; thence meandering Southwesterly along said shoreline to a point which bears S82°04’02’’E from Reference Point “B” (Reference Point “B” is located ---------lO’ 19’52”W 407.50 feet and S54°46’49”W 205.84 feet and S41°34’30”W 365.56 S18 feet along an intermediate traverse line from the above described Reference Point “A”); thence N82°04’02”W 47 feet more or less to said Reference Point “B”; thence N82°04’02”W 815.00 feet; thence N02°36’02”W 595.00 feet along the West line of said NE 1/4 to the place of beginning. This parcel contains 18.9 acres more or less. Permanent Parcel No. 41-23-29-226-048. In accordance with a voluntary written offer made by the applicant, the proposed rezoning of the above-described lands would expressly be subject to the condition that the lands be used and developed only in accordance with certain limitations. It is contemplated that the lands will be used for a nursing home or home for the aged. IThe proposed rezoning would be subject to other conditions as provided in an Offer to Limit Land Use, including a provision that the rezoned lands will revert to the AG Agricultural-Residential District in the event that the permitted business/activities do not commence within a prescribed period of time or in the event that the activities r i l I * <4* lapse for more than 12 consecutive months. ■ - - — • i 1 a1 M T _ 11The proposed amending ordinances would, if adopted, amend the Village Zoning Ordinance so as to update Section 4.2, the Zoning Map, of the Village of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance. The text of the proposed amending ordinances is on file and may be examined at the Caledonia Village Office, 250 S. Maple, during Village Office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearings and be heard with regard to the proposed amending ordinances. Written comments may be submitted to the Village Office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearings. Dated: February 9, 2013 46 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA www.cedarcreekinstitute.org or by calling 269-721-4190. For more information, call rown, 269-721-4190, or brownh@cedaremail creekinstitute.org. Creek Pierce Cedar Institute is located south of Hastings at 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, 2.5 miles west of M-37 and 4.5 miles east of M-43. Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Look past ‘fog of uncertainty’ when investing VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN I implementing a land man­ agement action plan, plan­ ning a budget and sources of funding. Conservation ease­ ments and regulations also will be discussed. “The target audience for this workshop includes land owners, land managers and public officials and land stewards of camps, nature centers and natural areas,” said Brown. “It is the type of workshop that anyone can glean great information to become better stewards of their land.” The cost of the workshop is $70 for PCCI members and $90 for non-members. The fee includes handout materials and basic maps. Optional mapping services are available for an extra cost. Participants can sign up through the website 06804668 • Stay focused on the long In Europe, the financial see through the fog of uncer­ term. When confronted with tainty that always develops crisis drags on. China's eco­ short-term market fluctua ­ with unsettling political or nomic growth has slowed from “wow” to “ho-hum.” economic news, you'll want tions or scary headlines, Here at home, we've seen to follow these basic, “all- many people overreact and make ill-advised investment heated political debates over weather” guidelines: • Stay diversified. A diver­ decisions. You can avoid taxes, spending and deficit reduction. Taken together, sified portfolio can help pro­ these behaviors by staying these factors have created a tect you from the harshest focused on the long term. • Invest in companies that effects of market volatility. “fog of uncertainty” that has are charting their own (Keep in mind, though, that left many investors in the course. When investing for diversification, can ’ t guaran ­ dark about their next moves. But is this “fog” really tee profits or protect against the equity portion of your portfolio, look for companies loss.) impenetrable — or can you, with the ability to prosper in • Rebalance your portfo ­ as an individual investor, see through it to a place of clari- lio. Over time, your invest­ all economic environments. With patience and perse­ ment mix can shift, even ty? To do so, you first need to without your intent. For verance, and by focusing on the key factors outlined example, some of your hold ­ realize that while the events mentioned above are certain­ ings can appreciate so much above, you can navigate the fog of uncertainty and con ­ in value that they take on a ly not insignificant, they also centrate on your long-term greater percentage of your aren’t the key determinants investment goals. So don't had of investors’ success. While portfolio than you be afraid to “ set sail. ” intended. That ’ s why it's these types of stories domi­ This article was written by important to periodically nate the headlines, they also Edward Jones for use by rebalance your portfolio so tend to obscure some of the your local Edward Jones that it fits your investment factors that frequently do play a bigger role in the objectives and risk tolerance. Financial Advisor. investment world. And right 06804788 now, these factors are actual­ ly somewhat encouraging. NOTICE OF Consider the following: • The economy continues to grow. The economy isn't going “gangbusters,” but it is THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP growing. And thanks to his­ PLANNING COMMISSION torically low interest rates, consumer debt payments MONDAY have dropped significantly, February 25, 2013 leaving people with more 7:00 P.M. money to spend elsewhere. At Thomapple Township Hall Typically, this higher spend­ 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 ing tends to contribute to future economic growth. Please be advised the Thornapple Township Planning • Corporate earnings Commission will hold a public hearing on February 25, remain solid. Many compa­ 2013 at 7pm or as soon thereafter as possible. The public nies have shown strong earn­ hearings will take place in the Township Hall, 200 E. Main ings over the past couple of Street, Middleville. The public hearing will address the fol­ lowing: years — and earnings tend to be a key driver of stock Special Use (Zoning Ordinance section 19.53: Mineral prices. When their earnings Extraction) by Stoneco/Michigan Paving and Materials are strong, companies may seeking a renewal of a mining permit on Parcel #08-14-030006-00 & Parcel #08-14-031-004-00 (12054 Davis Rd. & use some of the profits to 12052 Davis Rd.) in Section 30 and 31 in Thornapple repurchase shares of their Township. own stock, thereby reducing the number of shares held by Any interested person may attend the public hearing to learn the public — which means about the extent and location of mining intended under the spespe­ cial use and offer comments to the Planning Commission. A that even if profits remain copy of the special use application noted above may be exam ­ the same, the earnings per ined in the Township offices at the address noted above during share should increase. regular business hours. • Stocks are still attractive­ Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. -12:00 p.m. & 1 - 4 p.m.; ly priced. As measured by Friday 9 a.m. - Noon the price-to-earnings ratio (P/E), stocks are still priced Written comments regarding these applications may be relatively well. While no one addressed to: Secretary, Thomapple Township Planning can predict stock market per­ Commission, P.O. Box 459, Middleville, Ml 49333. formance, this may be a good Linda Gasper, buying opportunity. Planning Commission Secretary Of course, all these indica­ Americans with Disabilities Notice tors of today’s investment Persons with special access needs should contact the environment can change Township Clerk at 269-795-7202 no less than 72 hours before over time; at some point, the hearings. they may well be not so pos­ Susan Vlietstra, Thomapple Township Clerk itive. But if you truly want to PUBLIC HEARING % �4 Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, February 9, 2013 Caledonia boys beat FHC, girls score win over Jenison > ► Caledonia's varsity I ys’ bowling team bounced back from a loss to Jenison Monday by knocking off Hills Forest Central Wednesday afternoon. The Fighting Scots topped the Rangers 21.5 to 8.5, get­ ting high games of 203 from Sean Taylor, 205 from Nick Aldrich and 241 from Trevor Dehaan. The Caledonia girls fell to the Rangers 27-3, getting high games of 179 from Sam Cronkright, 161 from Shelby Dear and 192 and 182 from Brynn Schwab. The Caledonia girls knocked off Jenison Monday in Middleville, 17-13. High games for the Scots included a 229 from Schwab, a 169 from Alex Schut and a 148 from Dear. The Caledonia boys fell to Jenison 19-11. Taylor had games of 221 and 215 for Caledonia, while Nick Aldrich rolled a 191 and Taylor Colligan ~ added games of 194 and 200. 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Registration will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the actual dip beginning at 4 p.m. Kids games are planned from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, with craft tables, carnival games and lots of entertainment, including a magician and Dollar the Squirrel, the Chemical Bank mascot. Boyce said as long as GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY I COUNTY! BRUCE'S FRAME ALIGNMENT • Complete Collision Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Frame Repair • Glass Repair Call ••• 269) 795-9596 Subscribe to the All Makes and Models Hastings Banner. All Insurances Welcome I Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender § 415 End Street, Middleville cn she's been involved, the event has never been can­ celed, no matter what the weather is like. Sometimes there's snow and sometimes there isn't, but the fun activi­ ties go on. “Sometimes we have to make some adjustments, but we still have the festival.” said Boyce. The weekend events can draw anywhere from 600 to 1.000 guests, largely depend­ ent on weather conditions. Boyce said proceeds from the event are used to help nonprofit organizations in Barry and Allegan counties. ^The Lowell/Caledonia varsity hockey team is still working to find ways to score this season, two goals in two games last weekend wasn’t enough. Manistee topped the L/C boys 3-1, after Mattawan scored an 8-1 win over the L/C boys Friday. L/C head coach Tim Beurer was happy with the his way guys played Saturday afternoon against Manistee. “We improved on the penalty kill from the night before, only allowing one power play goal,” Beurer said. “I am happy to say that we played all three periods of even hockey though Manistee was able to score two goals in the second peri­ •II od. We continue to struggle to get shots on goal and score. 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Apply online at www.pennockhealth.com I < < �% The Sun and News, Saturday, February 9, 2013/ Page 15 TK boys extend battle to overtime against GRCC cv.. ss N S' ir assists and three rebounds. TK also got ten points and »!• seven rebounds from Louis Koepke. Cole Cronkright added seven points, 13 rebounds and two assists, Hamilton finished with eight points and three assists. »!• Allison’s last-gasp three wasn't wasn’t the the only only one one the the Trojans missed, as they struggled from behind the arc a bit Middleville. The Trojans fell game late in the fourth quar- mark. Allison had a fine game going 6-of-29. by 19 in their meeting with ter, and had a shot to win it at Jon Marosi led the Cougars the Cougars in Grand Rapids the end of regulation that overall, with 14 points, six last month. “We battled. We compelSports Editor The Trojans found some ed,” said TK head coach fight Friday night. Now they Mike Rynearson. The Trojans led by five at need to learn to finish. Thomapple Kellogg’s var- the half, 227-22, but the sitv boys’ basketball team fell Cougars went on a 13-3 run to 0-7 in the OK Gold during the third quarter to Conference with a 51-48 take control of the ball game ___ ___ rit-onri ou/ov fmm Tk' overtime loss to Grand away from TK. TK fought back to tie the Rapids Catholic Central in by Brett Bremer wouldn’t fall. The Cougars then outscored the Trojans 63 in overtime. Again, the Trojans had the last shot. TK ran a play out of a time-out with 15 seconds left, but couldn’t get the shot it wanted for Tommy Hamilton and Grant Allison wac was forced forced to to heave heave ud up aa desdesperation three that missed its with 22 points and seven rebounds. He was a perfect 14-of-14 at the free throw line. We just couldn't stay in front of him,’ Rynearson said. “Then when he got to the run we were forced to foul.” Catholic Central also got eight points from Shane Johnson and seven from Peter Firlik. They had six rebounds each. Thomapple Kellogg is now 4-12 overall, South Christian topped the Trojans 60-38 in Grand Rapids Tuesday. The out to 1 he Sailors Sailors raced racedlout to aa 34-16 lead in the first halt, Jon Wassink lead the way fo the Sailors with 1 / points. Seth \ anEngen added 13. The Trojans will be off Tuesday, and return to action at home against Hastings Friday. ' si *is Jenison rallies to take late lead, but Scots pull out win ■’Hr Caledonia had a good-sized lead early in the game, and a good sized lead in the second half, then suddenly had no lead Friday night. The Fighting Scot varsity boys’ basketball team had to rally in the final seconds to score a 40-39 victory over visiting Jenison. Caledonia jumped out to a 14-6 lead in the opening quarter, and still led 19-13 at the half. The lead grew to double figures in the second half before the Wildcats started their charge, Jenison led by four until Kardokh Piromari drilled a three-pointer with just under a to play. The minute Caledonia defense forced a turnover, and Piromari scored again with seven seconds left to put the Scots back in front, The Wildcat’s last flip at the basket missed and the Scots celebrated their second conference win of the season, improving to 2-5 in the OK White, Piromari finished with 17 ints and 11 rebounds. The [ Scots also got six points from Alex Ruddock and five from Steven Sammons. Patrick Leatherman led Jenison with 14 points and Luke Diekevers had 11 to go with six rebounds and two assists. Caledonia is now 6-10 overall this year, Scots fell 63-47 The against visiting Grand Rapids Si fi; ’MSI */ taw f * * *\ I I *ssn Still ■•Hill m | m i In sail Mm KeMlW Cougars and Sailors hand TK girls two league losses It was that “hell week” once again for the Trojans in the OK Gold Conference. Thornapple Kellogg's varsity girls’basketball team fell South Christian and Grand to I__ Rapids Catholic Central in back to back games to see its league record fall to 2-5 The Cougars scored a 4424 win over the Trojans in get within ten points, holding the Cougars scoreless for nearly all of the third quarter until they drained a three at "" the buzzer got to up ~~ 30-17 heading into the fourth quar- ter. Jessica Weaver led the Cougars to the win with 15 points. Michaela Faber added 12 and Courtney Zenner had nine. Middleville Friday. Kelli Graham led TK with Catholic Central led 27-10 at the half. TK fought back to 14 points. Sydney Krol had a I_ — _ _ Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 as®:?5 aatc*11 1 Scott Bloom, O.D. Bard Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations Wayland Hastings 216 N. Main 792-0515 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 ,06801160 MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED team-high eight rebounds, TK is now 7-10 overall this season and 2-5 in the conference. South Christian topped the Trojans 51-19 in Middleville Tuesday. The Sailors led 28-8 at the half. The Trojans cut into that lead a bit in the third quarter before being outscored 17-2 in the final eight minutes. Vredevoogd, Cassidy and Broekhuizen Renee Angelique Gaddy had nine points each for South Christian, and Taryn Sack, Kayla Diemer and Anna Timmer had six each. TK got 11 points and three steals from Graham, and three points, four steals, five blocked shots and five rebounds from Dahlia Beckett. The Trojans will be off Tuesday, and return to action at home against Hastings Friday. .41 (w y 'l * ■ & E7n (iafc Vc# re frem £G G G (is rrfcrtf fTrifii ggg m wggi * •?] ~ r« ft's 5 287 Division, Downtown Freeport Find Us online at ... www.bloughauto-comcaii Specializing in in Specializing A The Fighting Scots have rebounds. Kobe Wilson and Ruddock had six points each. 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Other restrictions may apply. Void where prohibited. Expires 2/23/13 24 k •» The Trojans had their highest round one and two scores of the season, starting the day with a 230.5 in round one and a 219.14 in round two. For the past few years the Trojans have consistently had an outstanding round three. TK head coach Abby Kanitz said her girls have made sure that rounds one and two are outstanding as well this season, and the team is having the highest scores in those rounds that the program has ever had. “They have been drilling, and drilling, and drilling the little things, and fixing the little things, so scores should be going up,” Kanitz said. “It's nice to see them going up at this point in the sea­ son.” The Trojans added back tucks to their round two per­ formance in February, and that has helped scores in that round. TK closed out its day Wednesday with a 294.10 in round three. Catholic Central actually had the top round three score of the day, a 300.20. The Cougars also scored a 219.00 in round one and a 197.14 in round two. Hastings was in second place behind the Trojans after the first two rounds where the Saxons scored a 224.30 and a 198.08. The Saxons then scored a 293.70 in round three to place third overall. TK finished the day with a total score of 743.74, fol­ lowed by Catholic Central 716.34, Hastings 716.08, > 0 Li*’ Holland Christian 702.74, Center Byron 679.24, Wayland 675.60, Zeeland West 628.90 and Hamilton 592.60. “It was fun. I think it’s a good night to go out on,” Kanitz said. “We had two of our highest scores of the season. The Trojans will try to add some more high scores when they host a Division 2 District Tournament Saturday (Feb. 16) beginning at 3 p.m. I ’. 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Mi 49058 The Sun and News j* « i ■ .-ifa ■ml j 1 .----------- Uu i Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 7/February 16, 2013 .oH Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. • 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 138th year Caledonia to maintain TK school board members voice current weapons policy concerns in Washington D.C. J3 by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Education leaders attending the National School Boards Association Federal Relations Network in Washington, D.C., include Cindy Ordway (fourth from left) and David Smith (second from left.) from Thornapple Kellogg Schools. iB brie by Julie Makarewicz I Staff Writer Kellogg Thornapple leaders were among those voicing5^ their concerns and issues with legislators in Washington, D.C., recent­ ly as part of the National School Boards Association Federal Relations Network. oard President TK David Smith and board member Cindy Ordway attended the conference assistance with from scholarships from the Kent Intermediate Association of School Boards. T Leo I 3COV KJ22! KftW a vl I tfog a/A T /eCI wm 0ME liiw >il > anil 2 Ji) “I don’t know that we changed anybody's •IO mind, but I know we were heard. We at least got to be part of the conversation," said Smith. message main The delivered by the group was that Congress and the White House need to achieve a budget compro­ mise that will spare chil­ dren from damaging reductions in special edu­ cation and funding for atrisk students. School board members from across the KISD joined with colleagues Randy Superintendent Rodriguez is clear about guns and arming employees: it isn’t going to happen in the Community Caledonia Schools District. In an e-mail response to questions posed by the Sun A and News, Rodriguez said current policy prohibits firearms in the schools and from around the nation to encourage congressional leaders to avoid acrossthe-board reductions in domestic spending under the sequestration of funds scheduled in March under the Budget Control Act. Smith and Ordway were among•4 members w ho met with Roberto Rodriguez, education advisor to President Barack Obama, in the executive office building. They also met with Speaker John Boehner's staff, and staff members of Rep. Justin Amash's staff. on district property. Following the December school shooting in Newtown. Conn., Rodriguez wrote a letter to parents describing the district’s approach to cri­ sis management. He observed at the time that each building has a crisis management team and that each building has a program designed to meet its specific needs. The district-wide cri- by Julie Makarewicz rd Staff Writer Kellogg Thornapple School officials are making some security changes for all buildings. Front doors will be locked during the day with visitors using a buzzer and camera system to call into the office and be allowed into the school. This will apply to the middle school and all three elementary schools. The high school will be 1 excluded _____ since since guests already have to enter through the office. Tom Superintendent Enslen said, since the tragedy in Connecticut, school officials have been discussing safety issues with parents, community members, teachers and other staff. “We've spent countless hours in conversations with everyone we can find,' said Enslen. “There were two pretty common themes that kept coming back to us. One is that this community appre­ ciates all we are doing to keep our students safe. Second was that the front doors are open to the general public and that anyone can walk into the buildings." Enslen said locking doors is something many other dis­ tricts have already done. oifl loohlaZ / 9fnOr! nibhurf fiotH gahub msiay?. d boa .loori^ im 3di mi di ri ariT ibuloxo (bcoiin ‘jfii nstznH (bo^aii loorio* lazuozib tlmuq ,ai oW" i ziuori .nolenfl ) zmiq :oo It bncx»Z ie aioob oiiduq oi iiaw adziiB omos ei srl znni i “In the wake of what's hap­ pened, it's time for us to lock our doors. It's something we just are going to have to do." Enslen said each building will be outfitted with a buzzer system and security cameras. Before guests can get all the way into the building, they'll have to buzz the office and announce themselves to the personnel, much like ringing a doorbell. “Every building already has a plan in place in case of a lockdown situation and said they have drills. Enslen. “This would be our first step in additional security” A potential second phase, he said, could include interi­ or renovations to direct all traffic in all buildings through the main office, sim­ ilar to the high school con­ figuration. Enslen said it will be a costly renovation if the district decides to make those types of changes. Board President Dave Smith said the board has to do what's reasonable to be re sponsible for the safety of all students. “We don't want to do a knee-jerk reaction, but we want to be prudent," Smith said. Kim member Board See POLICY, pg. 9 Caledonia village council pays close attention to report by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Hitting the books for a clear understanding of condi­ tional zoning, the Caledonia Village Council spent most of its Feb. I I meeting con­ sidering a pair of requests from Vista Springs for an assisted living facility and From K-D Development for TK tightens security at facilities Selleck agreed this is a good first step. “It gives our staff more control over w ho comes into the buildings," said Selleck. “This is what we need to do." The board approved a con­ tract with SA Morman & Company for $26,062 tor door upgrades, and $21,587 with ROK Systems for secu­ rity technology including video cameras and buzzers for the doors at the three ele­ mentary buildings and the middle school. Additionally, each build­ ing now has signs posted * i as declaring the grounds “Weapon-Free Zones." By state law, the posted notice »!• says weapons are not allowed anywhere within 1,000 feet of the property. The notices are posted at the main entrances to each build­ ing. There's been some discus­ sion in other districts about having teachers take training to become reserve officers allowing teachers to carry weapons in school. But there's much debate about whether that should be an accepted alternative or not. Enslen said he's not in favor of weapons in the schools, “As long as I'm superin­ tendent I'm not going to arm sis team meets monthly to review and update plans. Rodriguez has ten years experience with crisis man­ agement and one of his first assignments when he came to Caledonia was developing a plan for the district. currently ’’Caledonia funds a security staff mem­ ber who generally remains my teachers, support stall or anybody," lstated Enslen. “We aren't interested in arm­ ing our teachers or any of our employees." Enslen said he is willing to consider other safety options and will continue to monitor what practices work best. Caledonia Public the construction of profes­ the Library, It has requested sional office buildings. Conditional zoning is a conditional rezoning from mechanism for allow ing uses Agricultural to Medium that may not fit within a zon- Density Residential. ing category, It avoids an Currently, access to the prop­ illegal process called spot erty is through Statler Drive, zoning and relies on an though another option is an agreement between the party extension of 92nd Street. and the municipality. The Access through 92nd Street agreement specifies in detail is the option preferred by what can be done and is Vista Springs. Wangerin said legally enforceable. It must an existing easement to per­ be asked for by the applicant mit the extension could mean and it cannot be imposed by the current exterior drop-off the municipality as a condi­ site for library materials would be affected. tion of approving a project. The second conditional In the Vista Springs proposed project. Planning rezoning request from K-D Commission Chair Jason Development is also in the Wangerin told council mem­ discussion stages. The propbers that the organization is erty is a vacant lot at submitting an application for Emmons and Vine Streets. It a 65-unit assisted living has been used as a parking facility to be built on 18 lot. The developer would acres of land northwest of See REPORT, pg. 9 Emmons Lake and north of /I Middleville manager to state board elected Middleville Village Manager Rebecca Fleury was recently elected to serve as a board member on the Michigan Local Government Management Association. Fleury’ said she was hon­ ored and excited to serve. She recently attended the MLGMA winter institute in Rochester where she took part in training sessions on leadership, communications, working with the state permit systems, marketing strate­ gies for downtowns, negotia­ »!• law updates tions and labor and trends. She also was asked to speak to a group of 24 grad­ uate students about career in local government manage­ ment. Fleury said it's encouraging to see young people take an interest in govern- ment and that more needs to be done to mentor them toward careers in serving local communities. 1 ■ I In This Issue... • Industrial Facilities District set for Canadian company in Middleville • Trojan boys wrestle their best in final team dual • Scots will send one back to Boyne for D1 State Finals • Scots sending four back to Grand Haven for wrestling regional I �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, February 16, 2013 TK Middle School students are dazzled by Madeleine Albright speech and collection H. Bush’s famous line “Read my lips...” The collection displays more than 200 pins from Albright's collection - from the patriotic to those that sent special messages to foreign leaders and even some homemade pins made by her daughters. Brown said one of her favorite pins is also one of the most famous. It’s a snake and apple pin that Albright wore after the Iraqi press called her “an unparalleled serpent.” The pins weren't always just jewelry - they often sent 1 a message. In addition to the snake pin, there are also sev­ eral jeweled insect bugs that Albright wore to meet Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov after it was dis­ covered the Russian secret service had attempted to “bug” the State Department. Of course, there are many patriotic pins and an Eagle pin representing freedom. “I loved the American flag pin,” said seventh grader Elizabeth Cutlip, ‘It was huge and really bedazzled. All the pins are really beauti­ ful. They're really sparkling and just amazing.” To kick off the display, Albright visited Grand Rapids last week and held a special session to talk to stu- by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright is physi­ cally small in stature, but when she came to Grand Rapids last week and talked with students, she sent a •It. powerful message that four Thomapple Kellogg Middle School students say they’ll never forget. “She’s not afraid to be a leader and she’s proud of what’s she done and her accomplishments,” said Grace Brown, a seventh grader. Two seventh graders and two eighth graders, all mem­ bers of the middle school student council, were select­ ed to attend the event at the Gerald R. Ford Museum where Albright’s collection of pins is on display until April 21. Albright, 75, was the first female secretary of state appointed during the Bill Clinton administration. She served from Jan. 1997 to Jan. 2001. As she traveled the world, Albright began collecting pins. Those pins became symbols not only of her work throughout the world, but as messages to world leaders. The collection, called “Read My Pins,” is a pun on the former President George 14 shear pleasure Tkuuday wttk Amanda << c Call to schedule your appointment today HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR CUT PERM COLOR NAILS HAIR CARE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY 122 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 -7719 269-7 ____ < dents from throughout the Kent Intermediate School District. Kiley Hilton, student council president at TKMS, said she was impressed not just by what Albright said to the students, but also how she acted. “It doesn’t matter how big rm or small you are, it doesn’t matter your size or how you look,” said Hilton, an eighth rader. “It matters what you think you’re capable of doing.” The students said they admired Albright’s persever­ ance in overcoming a mostly male-dominated world. The girls said one of their favorite pins was one of shat­ Thornapple Kellogg Middle School students visited the Gerald R. Ford Museum in tered glass depicting Grand Rapids where they also viewed former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright’s Albright’s shattering of the pin collection. Students from throughout the Kent Intermediate School District were glass ceiling in her profes­ invited to hear Albright talk about her experiences and her career. Pictured from left sional career. are TK students Elizabeth Cutlip, Grace Brown, former Secretary of State Madeleine “She is a really strongAlbright, TK students Madison Hannapel and Kiley Hilton. (Photo provided) willed woman,” said eighth grader Madison Hannapel. lection and were in awe of words and said they know planned homes. “She grew up in a different how many pins were dis­ now they can do anything “She told us to do what country and then came here played. they want with their lives. you love to do - and this is Hilton said she asked to America. She’s an inspira­ Cutlip said she wants to be something I love,” said tion to all young girls who Albright if she was ever sports trainer and attend Brown. want to do something with afraid of speaking in public. Stanford University. Hilton wants to be an “She said she was at first, their lives.” “I know it's super hard to actress. Albright was bom in the but not any more,” said get into, but she’s going to “Even though it seems so Smichov district of Prague, Hilton. “She's a little like be a role model for me and far away right now,” said Czechoslovakia. She moved me — but she’s got a big per­ I’m going to be able to do Hilton, “I listened to what sonality.” to the United States in 1948. whatever I set my mind to she was saying and I know I Hannapel asked Albright doing,” she said. Cutlip said she’s also can actually do it if I want impressed with the way if she ever dreamed she For Hannapel, there are a to.” Albright continued her work would have the career she few different plans for her The girls said they hope did. even after leaving office. life. She wants to go into the the inspiration they felt dur­ “She told us she wanted medical field, but also would ing Albright's talk will carry “She didn’t just stop after she left the office,” pointed to be a journalist and that her like to travel the world doing them through many years. out Cutlip. “She keeps daughters have helped keep mission work and helping “It’s definitely something working and keeps making a her grounded when she was others. She might also like to we're always going to difference. She wants to be secretary of state,” related work with special needs chil­ remember,” said Cutlip. someone people will remem­ Hannapel. “Being a leader is dren and, she says, hearing The Gerald R. Ford way more important than Albright gives her the Museum is open daily from 9 ber and look up to.” Cutlip said the students people think and we can be courage to chase all her a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $7 for were able to ask Albright leaders, too.” dreams. adults, $6 for senior citizens, The students said they’ll questions and had their pic­ Brown said she wants to $3 for children ages 6 to 18 ture taken with her. They always remember Albright’s be an architect and already and free to children ages 5 also got to view the pin col- confidence and inspirational has books and drawings of and younger. L * Thrilled with 7 IF i?l4 I € TKHS choirs performing public concerts tomorrow 14*5 jjjftU li rtf Jg fit w* * a tai ® * iku'W* i I r Hl f * my recovery... A t L 1 1 ■L Enjoying my daily run. The necessary / healing time over. Glad I chose / k Dr. Mansky. ft I / David W. Mansky — wwu manskypodialry.com —— 9385 Cherry Valley Ave. SE Caledonia 616-891-2577 06805135 The Thornapple Kellogg High School concert and honors choirs will present in concerts the TK Auditorium Sunday, Feb. 17. The concert choir will take the stage first with a per­ formance at 2 p.m. The con­ cert will open with a medley of tunes from 1939 MGM film “The Wizard of Oz.” Next on the program will be four selections from “The Wiz," which was released in 1979 and starred Michael Jackson, Diana Ross and Nipsy Russell. Tunes from include “Everybody Rejoice” and “Ease on Down the Road.” The concert will conclude with selections from “Wicked,” which opened on Broadway in 2003 and has had some 3,900 performanc­ es. The choir has chosen three selections from she show, including “One Short Day,” “Defying Gravity” and “For Good.” The honors choir will fol­ low with a performance at 3 p.m. They will present selec- tions they have chosen for Michigan School Vocal Music Association District Festival. Pieces will include “River in Judea,” “ Sicut Cervus” by Palestrina, and “Bist Du Bei Mir (Be Near to Me)” by J.S. Bach. “Sicut Cervus” is based on the 42nd Psalm. Palestrina was a Renaissance »!• composer who, for a time, was the choirmaster at St. Peter’s Basilica. “Bist Du Bei Mir” is an aria from Bach's Anna Magdalena Notebook. For a time, it was considered lost in World War II but was rediscovered in the Kiev Conservatory in 2000. Bach (1685-1750) spent much of his life as a composer of church music. The performances are free, and the public is invited to attend. 1 I Mj I Freeport Area Volunteer Fire Department PANCAKE BREAKFAST Serving Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Juice, Milk & Coffee Saturday, February 23rd 7 a.m. -11 a.m. Freeport Fire Department 2 m § o 96 100 State St., Freeport Your tree will donation will Support completion of the new ( utility/brush truck j N 99 I < t �The Sun and News, Saturday, February 16, 2013/ Page 3 Industrial Facilities District set for Canadian company I ■■ 111 i■ by Julie Makarewicz 7 Il lit I -k •7 The Freeport Fire Department is holding a pancake breakfast to raise funds to fin- ish its fire truck. Pancake breakfast proceeds will finish Freeport firetruck » [.. <>i*s ■>*» ns I fet•j Rif •tl I* ^Ll I IL if ’■fct 1 » Till®; I ■ tt’it K, j . • •. I Freeport Fire Department volunteers will be piling up the pancakes from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, as they host the annual break­ fast at the fire station, 100 State St. in Freeport. A freewill donation will be taken at the door for the breakfast that will consist of pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice, coffee and milk. Proceeds from the event will go toward finish­ ing the new brush/utility truck. “We have been able to use the proceeds from previous pancake breakfasts, the annual auction and assis­ tance from Irving, Carlton and Bowne Townships to purchase this vehicle without borrowing any money,” said Freeport Fire Chief Jim Yarger. “We were also very fortunate to have Munn Manufacturing donate the fabricating of setting the tank on the chassis, saving a trip back to the factory and a sig­ nificant amount money.” The truck will serve many purposes, including land fires, car fires and extrication. The goal is to have the truck completed by the end of March. The Freeport Volunteer Fire Department currently has 28 firefighters and medical first responders who cover territory in four townships — Carlton and Irving in Barry County, Bowne in Kent County and Campbell . Township in Ionia County. ’ Ik His .1 y i taim i i * i k utlptoli ■tvi Gfrditae’i'j Kia' bImSbeI I L ,B r , fcih 1107 D1 -fc®*i , 5 av-- Middleville Lions helping The Middleville Lions Club will host a third-party fundraising event at Faro’s Pizza in Middleville from 4:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28. Proceeds will be donated to Hand 2 Hand Ministries. Faro's will donate 20 percent of all sales to the Lions Club and those proceeds will, in turn, be donated to Hand 2 Hand. SAL ANNUAL AYNARD' F WATER CONDITIONING • Prep. Time 11 am-12pm A / • Light your stove 12 Noon • Red & White Chili Class • People's Choice Award • All products must be store purchased in the area. The backpacks are passed out to students on Friday with food that helps get them through the week­ end. Hand 2 Hand is currently accepting cash donations as well as food donations including juice boxes, pud­ ding cups and fruit cups. They also have volunteer hours available. For more information about the ministry contact Chad Brigham at chad@thejchurch.com. 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Justin Amash (R-Ml) invites residents to a town hall meeting Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Gaines Charter Township Hall, 8555 Kalamazoo Ave., SE Caledonia. “1 look forward to answer­ ing questions about the issues facing our country and the 3rd District of Michigan,” said Amash. The event and parking are free. The town hall is open to the public and the media. Over 35 years of experience 7 Chili C©ek-©ff 1 • $30 per team i' FEEL THE DIFFERENCE Hand 2 Hand Ministry Hand 2 Hand Ministries connects churches with area schools that have kids at risk of going hungry on week­ ends. This is the ministry's second year in the Thornapple Kellogg School district. Hand 2 Hand uses funds to buy food at local club stores and the Food Bank of South Central Michigan to fill back packs for qualifying homes Amash to host town hall meeting in Gaines Township »- Be "SENSIBLE" about your water! M# nr• IIt'i: i . S/a# Writer As a first step toward a possible tax abatement, an industrial facilities district was established for Accurate Machine and Tool Ltd. by the Middleville Village Council during its Tuesday meeting. The Canadian-based com­ pany plans to open a new tool and die shop in Middleville to serve one of its largest clients, Bradford White. Establishing the district is the first step in allowing the company to proceed with applications for tax abatements from the village and possibly tax incentives from the state. The approximate 2.5-acre property is located at 987 Grand Rapids St. and is the former site of Dan Valley Excavating. There are currently two buildings on the site. One is planned to be demolished immediately to make room for a new 23,000 square foot metal and glass block buildins. The company plans to have five to |Q employees initially, but hopes to be able to expand with a growin oo customer base and possibly have 25 to 30 employees, Village manager Rebecca Fleury said the village has established other industrial is working on two grant for applications the Riverfront Redevelopment one from the Project Michigan Department of Natural Resources and one from Michigan Department of Transportation Alternatives program. a • Received reminder from Fleury that the schools will host an edu­ cation forum from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 27 at the middle school. The discussion will be on school funding and how community members can contact legislators to get involved. districts for companies want­ ing to move to the area and as also offered vacant prop­ erties as a way of enticing industry. In other business at the Tuesday's meeting council: Approved an updated investment policy allow­ ing the village finance offi­ cer to manage funds in more than one account with Chemical Bank and to be able to shop for best interest rates on certificates of deposit. • Approved the updated master plan as recommended by the planning commission. Approved a resolution supporting employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserves. Re-appointed Darlene Schellinger to a five-year term on the Housing Commission. Approved a special permit for the event Pregnancy Resource Center to hold a Life Walk on the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail June 15. There was some concern that this might inter­ fere with the annual 24 Hour Bicycle Challenge, but council decided the two events could happen on the same weekend. Received a report from Fleury that village staff A * 4 MON. 2/18 4:00, 5:15, 6:30, 7:45 _ -1 Q3D ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH (PG) $2.50 PREMIUM PER 30 TICKET SAT-SUN. 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I a.m Morning Wonhip............................. ........ ....... 10:00 - Jr. Church - 4 yn. thru 4fh grade — Anendcd Nunery Sunday School «•■••••••••••••••••«•••«*•#««••*•*»******* 11:00 am. - Beg.-Adulr - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yn.) 6:30 p m. Sun. Evening Worship Wed. Prayer and Bible Study.......................... 7:00 pm *1 % Pastor Mtrntt Johnson aww s i �* •— I - ^**fuPfi'T •. -* - -?r •><*'• The Sun and News, Saturday, February 16, 2013/ Page 5 Freeport library’s used book sale is this week The Friends of the Freeport District Library will be hosting a used book sale from I to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21; 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22; and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. The sale will be at the library. All proceeds will be used to fund r cneaffements a children's performer during Freeport Homecoming in August. interested in Anyone donating books for the sale may drop them off to the library, 209 S. State St., Freeport, by Wednesday Feb. 20. Free smoking-cessation workshop planned A workshop to help smok­ ers quit the nicotine habit is planned for Wednesday, Feb. 27, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, 330 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Register for the class by calling Jill Sambaer, 517541-2610 or email jsambaer@bedhd.org. Lack of participants may lead to can­ cellation of class. Sambaer reports that this free program is a no-pres­ sure, one-time workshop that shows smokers how to be A -if 11 * * smoke-free. “We give you the tools you will need to be success­ ful when you are ready to quit smoking," she said. Included in the program are ways to make it easier with tips, information on medications, strategies and resources to help become free from nicotine addiction. Call the Michigan Tobacco Quitline for more free information and help, tobacco treatment referrals or for 24 hours/day support, 800-QUIT-NOW. Lucy Karcher (Kidder) to celebrate 99th birthday Polls to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Lucy Karcher is celebrating her 99th birthday on February 27, 2013. You could share this special time in her life with a card. She sure would appreciate it. 6217 Cain Creek Dr-- Iryin§ Twp., Freeport. Ml 49325. Jerry and Mary Poll were married February 17, 1963 in the North Irving Wesleyan Church in Freeport, Michigan. They have lived almost their entire married life on their farm near Alto. Jerry and Mary will be cele­ brating their anniversary with their children, Jamie (Cheryl) Poll, Michelle Rademacher, and Marylyn (Matt) Uzarski, and their eight grandchildren, Amber, Jerry (Heather), Sean and Jacob Poll, Dan and Devon Rademacher, and Zak and Elizabeth Uzarski, with a family dinner. p * It 3 ■ Seeking information, items 'a -r Historic Charlton Park items on loan or as donawill welcome the traveling tions, as long as prior display Resourceful Women: arrangements have been 30 Who Worked to Preserve made with Johnston. The exhibit will be the Michigan's Water, Woods and Wildlife from the first in the newly renovated Michigan Women's first floor of Charlton Park's Historical Center and Hall of stone museum building. The Fame in Lansing, April 8 community will be invited to an •opening reception and through June 16. In conjunction with special programming to com­ Resourceful Women, park plement the exhibit which staff will be adding a Barry will be announced in March. Anyone with information County section. To that end, they are looking for informa­ or items to share is asked to tion and memorabilia of the call Johnston, 269-945-3775, e-mail her, Barry County or Sportswomen's Club and any CJohnston@barrycounty.org local women who potentially . For additional information, fit the profile of the exhibit, visit www.charltonpark.org. Historic Charlton Park is said Claire Johnston, Charlton Park's curator and located between Hastings exhibits coordinator, who is and Nashville, north of M-79 putting together the local at 2545 Charlton Park Road. exhibit. The park will take < • il V *' - Dorothy Zoet celebrates 81st birthday Jr J 1 1____________ I ■■ ■■ Purdys to to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Dorothy Zoet will be cele­ brating her 81st birthday on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Salutations can be sent to P.O. Box 112, Caledonia, MI 49316. Bob and Judy Purdy will be celebrating their 50th anniversary, February 23, 2013. Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 5 p.m. at Bowne Center Methodist Church, 12051 84th Street, Alto (corner of 84th and M-50). QI < ■ /ALon. inc Call 945-9554 LOCAL for Sun & News BUSINESS I classified ads Hall/Dietrich « Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hall of Caledonia, MI are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Nicole Mary Hall to Joshua Mark Dietrich, son of Mark Dietrich and Jodi Thomas of Caledonia, MI. Nicole graduated Caledonia High School 2011, where she and Josh met in 10th grade. As they prepare to marry on June 15, 2013, the family wishes many blessings of God be upon them now and forever. w* I & —' Charlton Park will host traveling exhibit (ffi n - McCarty makes Adrian College dean’s list Jacob McCarty of Freeport was named to the dean's list at Adrian College for the fall 2012 semester. To qualify, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for the semes­ ter. ALON ^ONTEMPO J/f ’ A c^)UTIQUE ^ay u Welcomes you to their New Location at 9175 Cherry Valley Stop in for FREE PRODUCT SAMPLES and a tour of our new salon____ 616-891-1095 9175 Cherry valley Caledonia Village Centre ogqo52 www.contemposalonandboutique.com BRIEF •* . - First (Rehab i PHYSICAL iflf 1 < THERAPY I YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • • • • I ~ * ' 9 VW J, 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 MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED f 4 4525 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4230 Amy Speck and Nancy Kious, co­ owners of Contempo Salon announce the business’ move to the Glen Valley Retail Center. The new, 2,800 square-foot salon's team of stylists, esticians and mas­ sage thera­ pists carry A v e d a , Redken, Pureology and Paul Mitchell products. Complimentary consultations are available by calling 616891-1093. Wve Finally Got You Coveted! Caledonia Community Cable Corporation •> CHANNEL 98 •It (CALEDON IATV. COM Jl „ CABLE ON DEMAND LIVE LIVE I Watch Us: Caledonia's Public Access, Education, Government Videos Accepting: Volunteers For Free Digital Video Classes Wanted: Student Interns for 2013 Fill out applications on www.caledoniatv.com i THANK YOU CALEDONIA ~ INTERNET VIEWERS!! F Due to high demand. We TRIPLED our capacity for same-time viewers lor both __ LIVE, and ON DEMAND! ___ ’ < Caledonia Community Cable Corporation Years Studio location: 9809 Cherry Valley Ave SE (M37-West Side) Mailing Address: PO Box 288, Caledonia, Ml 49316 I ft New Email Address: lnfo@caledoniatv.com » > 06801418 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, February 16, 2013 Technology purchase approved for Lee Elementary students 4U by Julie Makarewicz David John Decker MIDDLEVILLE, MI David John Decker, age 68, of Middleville, died Monday, February 11, 2013 after a short battle with can­ cer. He was born March 28th, 1944 in St. Johns, the son of John Decker and Eva Cox. He is survived by his chil­ dren, Robert (Leonarda) Decker of North Liberty, IA, David Decker II of Conyers, GA, Michael Decker of Middleville, Michelle (Yale) Parker of Howard City and Christine (Dan) White of Hudsonville. His eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren were the his life. of light Pamela Grandchildren David “Dumplin”, HI, --------------------------------------------------- Alayna, Madison, Sebastian, Komelius, Sabrina, and Troy. Great-grandchildren; Keegan “Burford”, Damien, Levi, iraylon, Aiden, Natalie, and Roselynn. Also leaving behind brothers and sisters Ted, Sam. John, Rick, Pat, Claudette, and Priscilla and also some dear friends that were very special to him Tony, Russ, and Jack. David proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines from 1961 to 1967 before being honorably discharged. He is preceded in death with his loving wife of 50 years, Sharon; father, John; mother, Eva; brother, Bobby; son, Daniel; and grand­ daughter Mariah. David was a great man to Lorraine Ann Stein Jereb TRAVERSE CITY, MI Lorraine Ann Stein Jereb, 60, of Traverse City, died Saturday, February 9, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 2, 1952, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Clous) Stein. On May 23, 1979, she married Anthony (Tony) Raymond Jereb, who survives. A lifelong resident of Traverse City, Lorraine was at employed Munson Medical Center as a nurse for 37 years. During her tenure at Munson, Lorraine worked primarily on the post-opera­ tive surgical units and was a pioneer member of the Sentinel Node Biopsy Team for Breast Cancer. 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Through school purchasing 90 addiall the ups and downs he tional Chromebooks. loved his family and was Lee Principal Angie proud of them. He liked fish- Jefferson told members of ing, working out, gardening, the Thornapple Kellogg cooking, sitting around a Board of Education Monday fire, and just being with good that she has been exploring company. All will miss his less expensive options to love, strength, and hospitali­ Notebooks, a product with similar capabilities for stutyA service will be held at dents. Jefferson said she Good Shepard Lutheran believes the Chromebooks Church in Middleville, on will give the students the Saturday, February 16, 2013 technology they need to creat 1 p.m. ate, to store, and to share Online condolences may information. be made at www.lakefuner­ Jefferson said the school alhomes.com. needs 120 computers, but will start with 30 Chromebooks before making a full purchase. The initial purchase will give students and staff a chance to work with the new technology to active in the Father Fred make sure it is capable of Foundation and had also meeting needs in the class­ served as a counselor at room. Camp Roy-El for handi­ The cost of purchasing the capped children. She was a from 30 Chromebooks lifetime member of St. Insight is $7,200. There will Francis Church. She was also also be a $900 expense for a member of the Elks Club in licenses from CDWG. Traverse City. Jefferson told school Her hobbies and interests board members that students included boating and spend­ are absorbing technology as ing time with friends at fast as they can get it in their Elmwood Township Marina, hands and the difficulty right traveling, reading, and cook­ now is making sure all stu­ ing. She especially enjoyed dents have adequate time to time spent with family. the use technology. Along with her husband, Computer labs are transportIII Tony, Lorraine is survived by one son, Patrick of Traverse City. She is also survived by her mother, Dorothy; two brothers, Gerald (Regina) of Middleville, Kenneth (Mary) of Traverse City; three sis­ ters, Marie (Al) Zywicki of Western Michigan Cedar, Phyllis (Farris) Beal University has released its of Grand Rapids, and Edie official graduation list for the (Mike) Wheaton of 2012 fall semester. Interlochen; seven nephews, Students graduating with Jason (Kellie) Parks, Alan distinction are indicated with (Renee) Zywicki, Chris a designation behind their (Julie) Zywicki, Michael major as summa cum laude (Nicole) Stein, Ryan (with highest honor), magna (Crystal) Stein, Branden cum laude (with great honor) (Jessica) Wheaton, and Josh or cum laude (with honor). Wheaton; three nieces, Gina Local students include: (Rod) Ranger, Amy (John) Alto — Emily Temple, Hansen, Amanda (Jared) bachelor of science, geogra­ Ringwald; several great phy: environment analysis nephews and nieces; and her and resource management; beloved dog, Sassie. Renee Vandermaas, bachelor She was preceded in death of arts, history. by her father. Caledonia — Sorin Friends may call at St. Gavriliuc, master of business Francis Church at 10 a.m. on administration, finance; Eric Thursday, February 21, Coon, bachelor of science, 2013. aviation flight science; A memorial mass will be Hilary Zyskowski, bachelor celebrated on Thursday, of business administration, February 21, 2013 at 11 a.m. sales and business market­ The Rev. Father Ken ing. Stachnik will serve as cele­ Delton — Robert Bunday, brant. master of arts, education Cremation has taken place. leadership: organizational analysis; Brandy Gorodenski, bachelor of business administration, management; Andrew Smith, bachelor of arts, English: creative writing; Jessica Fletcher, bachelor of arts, criminal justice; Elizabeth Martin, bachelor of arts, English, cum laude. Hastings — Dominique Games will have students focus on probabilities, strate­ gies and outcomes in differ­ ent games from tic tac toe to Scrabble and other common games. The FBI Math course will focus on how math can be used to help in FBI investi­ gations and will include sta­ tistics, probability, graphing, and other techniques. It will be based on the popular tele­ vision show “Numbers” and students will watch some episodes as they see how math can be used in investi­ gations. The new classes will replace a math fundamentals class that, Wilkinson said, is no longer meeting needs of students. Both teachers said they believe the new classes will be popular choices for seniors and that they will show students how math can be applied to real situations. “1 love these classes,” said Wilkinson. “We’re really excited about them and I think the kids will be too.” Board member Scott Kiel said he thinks students will gravitate to the new course offerings. “I think they are going to like them," said Kiel. “It’s going to be where kids can see actual applications of math in the real world.” Board members said they III would possibly like to see the courses offered for younger students, as well, to get them excited about math. •II fa: J*’”, I L $ & & if it l&i *1 0^ ^”7 pt* K! jjSSSE r I Local students graduate from Western Michigan University 1:00 - 4:00 at the Cascade Winery J Bi Staff Writer ed from classroom to class­ room and used every minute of every day. Jefferson credited teachers with also being willing to learn how to effectively use the technology in the class­ rooms. She said teachers are coming to school early for weekly training and are excited about how they can •II incorporate technology in so many different ways. Students are web building their own portfolios •II that can follow them throughout their educational career. Presentations, papers, and other materials can be saved. “It really can become something that follows them through their school years,” said Jefferson. “It’s just an example of what third graders can do if we give them the resources.” She said school leaders continue working to find funding for technology, writ­ ing grants and exploring other ways to get technology in the hands of all students. at In another matter Monday night's school board meeting, two high school math teachers presented their plan to pilot two new senior math classes next year. Maggie Wilkinson and Liz Ritsema said they visited East Kentwood High School where they viewed five alter­ native math classes and opted to pilot two at TK. 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Middleville - Jessica Frahm, bachelor ot arts degree in athletic training. % *5 . t ■ �• v > *- ■eAw —* **"* The Sun and News, Saturday, February 16, 2013/ Page 7 * Financial Focus Local Alzheimer’s support group meets Feb. 21 Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 »XS. % Financial gift ideas for long-time valentines Love is in the air this week, as Valentine’s Day rolls around again. During the course of your life, you’ve probably sent your share of flowers and candy. But if your valentine is also your sj use — and, in particular, long-time your spouse — you may want to go beyond roses and choco­ lates this year to give a gift that can help lead to financial security. You can choose to make financial gifts in a number of ways, of course, and some of them could provide an immediate financial impact, ■ut you may want to look even further down the road and consider what you can do for your spouse in the areas of insurance planning $ ’’’tai, ■ & 1 SA S T ». A ** > » J: and estate considerations. For starters, do you have sufficient life insurance to help provide for your spouse and any children who may not yet be adults? Many peo­ ple rely solely on their employers' group insurance, which is often insufficient to adequately cover all the costs associated with maintaining their families’ lifestyles — not to mention future costs, such as paying for college. How much life insurance do you need? There’s no one right answer for everyone, so . z-s 1 •"7 •." ? ?•" sttisu Milk* a® d iooU^. you may wish to consult with your financial advisor. Life insurance isn't the only type of protection you need to consider — because you don’t have to die to lose your income. In fact, statisti­ cally speaking, you are more likely to become disabled during your working years than you are to die — which is why you need adequate disability income insurance. Your employer may provide disability coverage, but, as was the case with life insur­ ance, it may not be suffi­ cient. So you may also need to consider adding a private »!• policy. While it’s important to main­ tain adequate life and dis­ ability insurance, it's still not enough to ensure your spouse will be taken care of ■ if he or she outlives you. You also need to ensure that your estate plans are in order. Toward that goal, you will need to work with your legal advisor to create the neces­ sary legal documents, such as a will, a living trust, a durable power of attorney or whatever other arrangements may be appropriate for your situation. In generating your estate plan, you must consid­ er many factors: the amount of assets you have, how you want them divided, when you would like them distrib­ uted, and so on. In any case, estate planning can be com­ plex, so you will need to work with your legal and tax advisors before putting any strategy into place. Life insurance, disability income insurance and an estate plan don’t sound like particularly romantic gifts. And you can’t really just “give" them on Valentine’s Day because it will take some time to assemble the insurance coverage and estate planning arrangements you need. But if you haven't fully worked on these key parts of your financial strate­ gy yet, perhaps Valentine's Day will be a good time to start — because once you've got all your protection needs and estate planning taken care of, you’re really giving your valentine some gifts that are designed to last a lifetime. Edward Jones, its employ­ ees and financial advisors are not estate planners and can­ not provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation. The local Alzheimer’s dis­ ease sur t rt group will meet Thursday, Feb. 21, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Barry' County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Ave., Woodlawn Hastings. An Alzheimer’s Association support group is a safe place to learn, offer and receive helpful tips and meet others coping with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia, said Lisa Vickers, communications the with director Association. Alzheimer's I akc' Great Michigan Chapter. “Participation in a support group can be an empowering experience, helping mem­ bers feel better prepared to cope with their unique situa­ tion," said Vickers, adding that attendees are typically the spouse, adult child, other family member or friend of someone with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. “Support group members report feeling less alone, more able to confront their daily problems, and more hopeful about their future," she said. The local group meets the third Thursday of each month. Respite care is avail­ able, call 2569-48-4856. For more information, visit www.alz.org/mglc or call 800-272-3900. Family workshop in Middleville will focus on parental discipline This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. •M •' Mi *31 >• Bonnie Lehman (left) and Mary Chapman will speak at the February Family Caledonia FFA members compete lente watt I in regionaIs; moving on to state Caledonia FFA members performed well at the region­ al leadership contests Feb. 13 at Lowell High School. The purpose of the con­ »!• tests *iss to promote leadership and personal growth through a number of different career and leac,ership development events. Teams are rated gold or silver. Two teams from each leadership contest are selected to compete at the State FFA Convention at Michigan State University March 6 and 7. isai "0®?6 !T.' : saQK 1J sxirjss.®®? - mi is ‘ f Ji 1 X n gjgji MM* “ ’ 7 w«* 'p*; >«■ - J _ * »4 ’ ... can I keep up with the tax law changes everybody’s talking about? I need a plan. nd someone to help me make the right •• decision. -.. if S Z S «■ £ I i ♦ * * Caledonia FFA will be competing in five events at the state level. Ken VandenBout placed first in extemporaneous pub­ 1 lic speaking. The greenhand conduct of meetings team of Mia Harvey, Lexi Lieske, Emily Folkema, Ashley Cross, Kyle Schaap, Tanner Christian and Maddie Clark placed first. Amy Mercer placed first in junior high public speak­ ing. •Cm* * £ ’’ («*•*?! Z> I * 0“ K. CPA’s at Walker, Fluke & Sheldon spend years Discipline will be the topic spotlighted Feb. 18 and again Feb. 25 by Family Support Center parent aide Mary Chapman and MSU Extension Educator Bonnie Lehman. Chapman holds a bache­ lor's degree in family life education and Lehman has a master of social work degree. Discipline is one of the key aspects of parenting and can have long-term benefits detriments for children. Lehman Together, and Chapman will speak about parenting and discipline from the researched and evidence-based perspective, as well as popular sources. The workshop is open to all parents, foster parents, 'caregivers, grandparents and anyone wanting to explore the importance of discipline in a child’s life. The work­ shop will include an overview of what discipline is and is not, parenting styles, natural and logical consequences and more. Participants will receive free educational resources to take home. The Feb. 18 workshop will be in Middleville at the First preparing for moments just like these. Don’t trust your taxes to just anyone. Providing tax, accounting and auditing senices for over 36 years. Walker, Fluke & Sheldon, pic / CERTIFIED PUBUC ACCOUNTANTS 269.945.9452 12 In addition, Caledonia had second place finishes in parliamentary procedure with Nathan Frahm, Tagg Huver, Andrea Gerloski, Kailee Whitcomb, Hailey Goble, Dan Beers, Jordan Medrano, Clayton Rogers and Koral Lewis. Schut Alexandria advanced in job interview. The demonstration team of Kori Stewart, Kellie Cronin and Brittany Jones, and the junior high conduct of meetings team of Andrew Andrews, Jenna Asper, Sage Borton, Julian Buchan, Kelli Laube, Abby Munger and Kurdt Phillips are first alternates to state. Lauren Kimes earned a silver award and is second alternate to state in the creed speaking contest. Caledonia FFA is an organization of agriscience students that focuses of career exploration, personal growth and career success. The chapter was chartered on February 26, 1936, and has served the Caledonia community over the past 77 years. Workshops. www.wfscpas.com 616.522.0792 Baptist Church, and the Feb. 25 workshop will be in Hastings at the First Baptist Church. Free pizza dinner will begins at 5:30 p.m. with class and child care from 6 to 7:30 p.m. All participants will receive a certificate of participation, but should reg­ ister by calling 269-9455439. » i i ALL ABOARD! <D Now for the Fall 3-5 Year Olds I Noah’s ArK Preschool Looking for an educationally sound, caring, Christian preschool? Come to our Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News ads 1 OPEN HOUSE • Thursday, Feb. 23th between 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. (269) 945-5463, ext. 3003 or noahsarkschool.org Noah's Arie Preschool | First Presbyterian Church | Hastings, Michigan « » �Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, February 16, 2013 Teen musher trains for sled dog races by Julie Makarewicz A. J Wl J! Vi I '■ a ^>3 ' JAi il Jon Perry shows Tucson some love. i In the summer, or when there’s not enough snow, instead of the dog sled, the dogs are hitched to Jon’s bicycle for training. “It’s really a lot of fun. It's really exhilarating,” he said. “You get a thrill rush when you're out there going through the trails.” Jon said sled dog racing is ter something that's always interested him, and with the help of the Internet, he was able to get in touch with pro­ fessional mushers and sup­ pliers willing to give him advice. He found Wilderness Trail Outfitters in the Upper Peninsula and was eventual­ ly able to go to the U.P. with his father, Eric, and meet the owner and purchase two trained dogs and equipment needed to get started. Jon began training Thor to be the third member of the team, and he bought a sled for winter training. He hoped to race in Battle Creek this weekend, but weather conditions forced race organizers to cancel the event. “I’m kind of disappoint­ I ■ [(L f Li I I Mi i Jon Perry and his dogs take off for a run. fl I V i __ —3* 7 *•% _ .k *• ed,” Jon said Thursday night. | “It was going to be my first t race. But it just gives me I 5. more time to practice.” Jon said he’s also talked Rocky greets his owner, 14-year-old Jon Perry. online to professional mush­ ers who have raced and won advice and encouragement, right away,” said Eric. 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Jon is in the eighth grade the legendary Iditarod sled Jon said it’s a real boost to W get replies from them online. at Caledonia ’ s Duncan Lake dog race in Alaska. Offering Richard J. Choryan, O.D. One important lesson he’s Middle School. After high already learned is that the school, he has dreams of musher must always hang on attending the University of to the sled — no matter what. Anchorage in Alaska possi­ “The dogs love to run so bly, to study veterinary sci­ much, even if the sled tips ence. Of course he plans to over, they'll just keep run­ keep sled dog racing. ning and running,” said Jon. Eventually, he might even “You gotta hang, on no mat­ decide to compete in the ter what.” Iditarod. Maybe the best advice Jon “It would take a lot of admits receiving from some work and a lot of practice. professional mushers is But if that’s what I want to something he's heard before. do, I’ll do it,” he said. “They told me to stay in When he's not busy run­ school,” he said, grinning at ning, training or caring for his dad. his dogs, Jon loves to trap I I Eric said he’s thrilled that and hunt and just be out­ professional mushers and doors. . -• I Mon. 9-12 & 2-6; Tues. 8-12; He’s taken his dogs on athletes have shared their trails in the Yankee Springs knowledge and experiences | Wed. 9-12 & 2-6; Thurs. 3-5:30; with a 14-year-old boy inter­ Recreation Area, where he Fri. 9-12 & 2-6 said he sometimes gets ested in the sport. “It's just impressive that strange looks from cross­ country skiers and snowmothese professionals take the i time to respond to him and -'5 Continued next page talk to him sometimes ■ NEW EXPANDED HOURS! 1 A r.’i» 4 — -- --- > -r TILTON CHIROPRACTIC mR fen* sill Sts “Sail! ateiii Mil i ^•I R' 10PEN 5 DAYS A WEEK! -^F r 1 CONSULTATION & EXAM •X 1 fl •J 616-891-2020 d 'J & I is'1 k J Jon Perry and his dogs run along a wooded trail. (Photos by Julie Makarewicz) Gen T— OJ I »'> 1 k Saturday Hours Professional Services! Great Product Selections! www.caledoniavisioncenter.com I Z’ 1 t<’ I ft % Staff Writer When Rocky, Tucson and Thor see Jon Perry heading their way, they are always hoping it's time to run. The three dogs, all huskies, are trained to pull the 14-year-old’s dog sled, and Jon said they love to run. “They want to please you. That's their main goal and they love to run,” said Jon from his home in Irving Township. As Jon talks, Tucson jumps up, putting his front paws on the teen’s chest, affectionately waiting for Jon to stroke his head. “I love my dogs. They are all different, but they’re all great dogs,” said Jon. Thor is a Siberian husky Jon got about 18 months ago. Jon describes him as a dog who gets into mischief some­ times, but is an excellent runner. Rocky and Tucson are both Alaskan huskies. Rocky is shy, Jon said, but the two have developed a solid bond. Tucson is a big, friendly dog who loves to please Jon. He purchased Tucson and Rocky from a sled dog out­ fitter in the Upper Peninsula. The three-dog team is more than enough to pull Jon and his sled around the hills and trails on their 100-plus acre property on Ryan Road. % k. r Most Insurances Accepted • • • MIDDLEVILLE 269-795-7145 x. /SR <WESL_.© PriorityHeaith ($105 Value) Expires 3/31/13 PAIN IN THE ARCHES PPOM 'X Aetna 126 E. Main St, 616-949-1888 Middleville “We Can Help’’ ALONG WITH ALL YOUR OTHER FOOT CARE NEEDS INCLUDING DIABETIC FOOT CARE AND SURGERY. 7 CASCADE (Behind Big Easy) Mon./Wed./Fri. KENT PODIATRY DR. EMILEV 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. CALEDONIA, Ml 37 years experience r "W, % § T 1 I k o CD 03 O CD CO K5 ho Board Certified I 891-9133 Accepting New Patients 8 t �a-. • The Sun and News. Saturday. February 16. 2013/ Page 9 Thornapple Twp. works on going paperless Staff writer Township Thomapple officials are planning to go paperless as soon as | ssible. “We want to start looking at the most economical options and see what it’s going to cost,” said Township Supervisor Mike Bremer during the board’s meeting on Monday, Feb. II. The township already has a projector that can be used Ml in the meeting room, so ^uests can view materials e 1 during the meetings. r . —Bremer said the township * --------will need to purchase tech­ nology for each trustee and • *• -* ——> —• ’ elected official and said he doesn’t know yet what will Jon Perry gets Rocky in the harness ready to run. work best — tablets, laptops, iPads or some other technol­ * • v \v ogyI 3 Si '• * *<1. I, “We can start by getting ?■ ifji Y 4 ii. j| the agenda and agenda items • Ir»\T> U . ‘ •X ' ■ » v ■ ■ •. ‘W.d ii, on the township website so « r •?. *" '’.J 'ijt • •. rKV people can view what we’re % talking about, »!• ” said Bremer. > He credited former town­ a !■ ri ship supervisor Don Boysen • • • with laying groundwork for the switch to a paperless sys­ tem. Bremer said it will not only be easier for board members to keep informa­ tion on their devices, but also M b V J a. ii V •' Ii A I oF* •4 * _ -1. • • I ^1** * * • • • l» 1 v> ’» • • . 9 f M J V V I ■ L i J r •• Sen ices for various types of spare pagers and a single calls and responses. In many new pager can cost about cases, the fees increase bv $500. • Agreed to send about $5. Some fees remain unchanged and a few fees Middleton to the Michigan will decrease. TTES Chief Association of Fire Chiefs Dave Middleton said as a winter workshop in Midland nonprofit organization, it is at a cost of $350. Bremer reported that he trying to set fees that will allow the department to and others are working on changes in the office, which break even. • Agreed to send two includes revising the layout TTES officers to Traverse and lobby area for more cusCity for the annual instruc- tomer-friendly use and better tor/coordinator conference at security for employees. Bremer also reported that a cost of $1,100. • Approved the purchase he met with leaders from of five sets of coats and pants several neighboring commu­ turnout gear from C&R Fire nities to explore how they Equipment Sales at a cost of can all work together. He $7,092. The gear replaces said initial discussions were held with Yankee Springs, worn-out gear. • Directed the purchase of Irving and Caledonia town­ eight used Motorola pagers ships, as well as the Village with chargers from the of Middleville. Rutland Resort Bear Creek Fire Township and the Village of Association at a cost of Caledonia also were invited $1,612. Middleton said the to be part of the discussion, department currently has no but were unable to attend. for the township to share information with the public. He said a committee will be looking at prices and dif­ ferent devices to use. He said he hopes to have more infor­ mation for the board in March and possibly make the change in a couple of months. Me it fairly “I think we can do economically and without issues. ” said too many issues, Bremer. A strategic planning ses­ sion for the township was set for March 7 at 7 p.m. Bremer said no one can remember the last time a strategic plan­ ning session was held or even if the township has held one. He said the township regularly updates its master plan, but a strategic plan w ill look at several different issues concerning the town­ ship and what may happen in the future. In other matters at Monday's meeting. the board: • Approved the expendi­ ture of $3,500 to upgrade exterior lighting from halo­ gen to LED lights on two ambulances for Thomapple Township Emergency Services. • Revised charges to be Thornapple by used Emergency Township by Julie Makarewicz — ♦ ——— Jon Perry gets Thor ready for a run. >.y, jees ism. iter From previous page arc jftaiiHiaita® itii lu Filers. “It’s kind of funny,” said Eric of his son’s treks on state land. “He sees snowmobilers sometimes and they stop and start asking him questions about his dogs. I guess they think it’s kind of unique to see a kid on a dog sled. “It is really fun to watch them running over the hills and stuff,” he said of the They really get team. going.” tai is to S-' 1 W""’S « *■ ’‘•t w I j*>* I To be outside, riding on the back of the sled is the best feeling, said Jon. Eric and his wife, Kari, are both widowed and blended their combined nine children into one large family. Eric said he’s proud of his son for having a dream and pursuing it. “This is his thing. He loves it, and I’m just glad he’s found something to do to keep him busy,” said Eric. “Eventually, he will get the chance to race, and I think he will really love that.” AVIAVaOai W’k te c« «Mkriv?tfeAav< a BEGIN HERE Become an Aviation Maintenance Tech. FAA approved training. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877-891-2281 77576158 -J X; /IM AIRLINE CAREERS Middleville TOPS 546 The Feb. I I meeting Jan, Betty and Alice P. Dorothy was best loser for opened with singing the new TOPS song, “Howdy Do.” KOPS. Betty won the ha-ha The Feb. 4 minutes were read box, Alice P. won the 50/50 drawing. Phyllis won for the and approved. Leader Patricia read from food chart drawing, along a letter received from Lu, with Betty, Jan, Patricia and regarding the workshop in Sharon. 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Last year, the school raised nearly $28,000 for the American Heart Association and, since 1996, has raised more than $289,000. Students take pledges for the minutes they jump rope and collect donations to give __________ B k ■ - • I 1 k 4 I i AA ►.I, til iftsw isrt:s iikWIi 'itash Lee Elementary physical education teacher Joanne Desy encourages students all day as they jump rope. Drake’s Tax Service is now part of 1 -WAY CONSULTING SERVICES LLC New Name, New Location, Same Great Service!! Scheule your appointment today: John Drake (269) 908-6309 or John@ lwayconsulting.com 06801814 Third grader Morgan Simmons has a steady pace for her jump rope time, to the American Heart Association. While they’re busy having fun, they’re also learning »!• about the benefits of exercise and maintaining a healthy heart. Physical education teacher Joanne Desy has led the efforts for the past 17 years and gets emotional every year when she sees the com­ mitment of the students and the support of the communi­ ty. Every child is able to par- ticipate of regardless whether they raise any funds or not. Desy said more important than the money is the lesson the children are learning about the benefits of exercise and staying healthy to help reduce risks of heart disease. The day takes on a festive atmosphere with music pro­ vided by DJ Chad Brigham Ainsley Oliver, a third grader, tries doing some tricks while jumping rope. of TVC Church. Students who aren't taking a turn jumping rope are often danc­ ing or cheering as they watch from the sideline. Many parents and grandparents also visit to encour­ age their students. 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February 16, 2013/ Page 11 REPORT, continued from pg. 1 — V like conditional rezoning to permit the construction of a building for chiropractic, dental, or medical offices. According to Wangerin, there are several questions which have been referred to legal counsel. Trustee Daniel Erskine commented he had not heard of rezoning without a plan for the property being in place. He also raised a ques­ tion about community circu­ lation. noting that previous master plans specified it should be taken into consid­ eration. In a later conversa­ tion, Wangerin said both rezonings would be on the commission's agenda at its next meeting on Feb. 28. Paul Galdes, village engi­ neer said that, from the inter­ section of Dobber-Wenger and 92nd Street (92nd Street was extended as part of the library construction project), the proposed easement could affect the library drop-off boxes. Responding to a question from the Sun and News later, Galdes said the Vista Springs presentation had made no mention of parking for staff and resi­ dents. Continuing his report, Wangerin said that construc­ tion on the new dental build­ ing will probably resume now that the Kent County Drain Commissioner has I Mi % approved an underground connection to a storm sewer for Emmons Street. Sandy Ayers, village man­ ager, drew the council's attention to the need for a new three-year contract with the auditing department of the Michigan Department of Treasury. She said the new contract provides for audit­ ing services for the village at an annual cost of $7,500. The contract was approved unan­ imously. The council also approved the purchase of an advertisement in the proposed of Chamber Caledonia Commerce directory for $159. In other reports, Trustee Gary Scholl said that the township board had approved a motion to pro­ ceed towards a contract with the city of Grand Rapids for sewage disposal in the Northwest Sewer Authority District. Trustee Tim Overholt reported that planning for Western Week was under­ way and he was scheduled to meet with Nick Unger to learn about the Caledonia Community Cable Corporation. The next regularly sched­ uled meeting of the council will be March 11 at 7 p.m. in the village hall at 250 Maple St. * V .t;, i AV f W 1 Y: ■f I. «L* 1 I w / * « ** * A? f «_ y f: J? «4 I Fro Jr,» . MEt WF - *_ A. ’ r •»*. w I A* F I y — F* w -• >• J** I *11 X- •X' A, » ri r, >’CT »7 »*• 9- ft -• -4 •' I rH ~Vi 11 MBBW* F L A •*r • ® r _____ i• — I I * KW»~ k \ \\ r 8^ -• I k y L/\ I * >•** • -j. ^T- £ — I^- At -- - ’■* •>7 V z L r' - - r__ "» —* s' ,fVJ1 ft TA. 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We will continue that partnership as we move forward." "Part of that partnership is continuing to have discus­ •It sions about the options of partnerships such as a liaison or a resource officer." Rodriguez also addressed the issue of fundingi, noting that funding options and pos­ sibilities are already being •!• 1 BY AUTO r Y jcia® ) I BE mm —TT- mBrns -l«3t ■ ^7* ■ Y 9 Xi * L I t. * IL/A F i-<rf 3t 1 I.V “* i.xrii 'K 5- nan discussed with legislators. For example, the district no longer has a DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program. The program was discontinued when the Kent County Sheriffs Department discontinued funding the program because of budget constrictions. The program had been funded entirely by the KCSD and had not involved any district funds. Rodriguez was also asked if the board will be dis­ cussing at its upcoming meeting on Feb. 26 the issue of Caledonia school employ­ ees carrying guns, a contro- versial issue that has recently arisen in Barry County where law enforcement officials are proposing that school staff become certified •It as reserve police officers to get around the weapons-free zone restnctions. "The issue of arming school employees will not be on [the agenda] for our February board meeting," responded Rodriguez. The board will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. in the Kraft Meadows Middle School. 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February 16. 2013 Trojan boys wres tie their bes t in final team dual by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Irojans couldn't have asked for much more, other than a different opponent, after Wednesday's Division 2 I cam Regional Tournament at Ijowell High School The boat Red Arrows, ranked second in the state in Division 2, topped the Thomapple Kellogg varsity wrestling team 40-18 in the regional final, but the Trojans wrestled as well as they had all year long. “(I’m happy with) the way we wrestled, absolutely.” said TK head coach Scott Szczepanek. "The final score kind of got away from us a lit­ tle bit at the end. This is something the wrestling community understands, you look at the one- and two- and three-point decisions that could have flipped the other way and it's a completely diffcrent match. Even in a loss. I feel like our kids wrestled the best that they’ve wrestled all year as far as intensity, as far as just effort and work ethic and all of that.'* The Trojans got a preview of their team regional final Saturday when they saw Lowell at the Division 2 District Individual by Tournament hosted Hastings. TK had a couple of guys who lost to Lowell wrestlers Saturday score victories Wednesday, and handful of others who wrestied their Red Arrow oppoa little closer nenls Wednesday than they did on Saturday. Nick Iveson helped give the Trojans a -15-12 lead halfway through the regional final, pinning Lowell's Zac Graves 3 minutes and I I seconds into their 145-pound match. The two met up in a consolation round match Saturday in Hastings, with ■ ■i *4 * TK to its lead at the halfway point. TK also had Nick Flynn score a 7-3 riynn /-J win over Daniel Kruse at 130 pounds and Austin Sensiba top Scott VanOosten 7-3 at 140 pounds, Nick Glowe upped TK’s lead to 18-12 with a 5-2 win over Jacob Garcia in the 152pound match, but a couple more Dean boys evened things up for the Red Arrows at 18-18 with four matches to go. Lowell’s Max Dean topped TK 's Cole Gahan 11-8 at 160 pounds and Kanon Dean edged Dan Dykstra 3-2 at 171 pounds. Garett Stehley then put Lowell in front for g(xxi with a 14-3 major decision over Pete Westra in the 189-pound match. Despite losses. Gahan. Dykstra and Westra wrestled three of the best matches of the night for I K. Gahan led 76 early in the third period, Dykstra lost by two points to Kanon Saturday, and cut that deficit in half. Westra w a •> 'W' 8196 Broadmoor Av? SE C. aledonia TOWNSHIP Caledonia. Ml 49316 Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 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 February 6, 2013 the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia adopted -r* Ordinance No. 13-01Z, which amends Township Ordinance No. 11-01Z, the Crossroads of Caledonia Planned Unit Development Ordinance. The amending ordinance pertains to Parcels 1.2 and 3 of the Planned Unit Development (PUD), the Pl JD being generally located at the intersection of 100th Street and Cherry Valley Avenue being legally described as follows: That part of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, lying Northeasterly of the former Michigan Central Railroad right-of-way. Caledonia Township. Kent County, Michigan. The amending ordinance deleted the provisions limiting the use of lands and dwelling units in Parcels 1,2 and 3 of the PUD to persons who are 50 years of age or older. Accordingly, pursuant to the terms of the ordinance the lands and dwelling units in Parcels 1. 2 and 3 are available for use by all persons, irrespective of age. unless otherwise restricted by law or lawful condominium requirements. *• A copy of the amending ordinance may be examined or purchased at lhe Caledonia ( barter Township Offices. 8196 Broadmoor Avenue, within the Township, during Township office hours. The amending ordinance will become effective February' 23, 2013. Dated: February 16. 201 3 06805098 € Thornappie Kellogg’s Cole Gahan (top) holds down Lowell 160-pounder Max Dean after scoring a reversal and •*. - nearfall points in the first period of their match Wednesday at the Division 2 Team Regional Finals hosted by three the Red Arrows. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Gravesending Iveson s run in the individual state toumawith a 10-6 decision. The Trojan bench exploded a°d Iveson threw up his arms >n celebration Wednesday. “With Nick Iveson. wc had a nice long talk and it was a great talk on Saturday. Szczepanek said.‘‘and he just didn’t have the greatest day a°d didn’t put himself in the proper mindset to put himself EZK to succeed and for in a spot sure today he did.” Lowell's Zeth Dean edged TK’S Chris Poland 4-0 in a 112-pound match Saturday. They met at 119 pounds Poland Wednesday and pulled out a 3-0 decision. ‘‘We talked a lot about not leaving himself in a bad position. To get the one take down in the first period today was huge. He was really close on Saturday, but just didn’t get it. Chris is that type of kid. He identifies a problem and works to fix it,” Szczepanek saidThose two big wins helped TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA g Thornapple Kellogg’s Nick Iveson celebrates his pm of Lowell’s Zac Graves in the 145-pound contest during Wednesday night’s Division 2 Team Regional Championship. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg’s Nick Glowe battles to avoid giv­ ing up a take down against Lowell’s Jacob Garcia (right) during the first period of their 152-pound match Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) pinned by Stehley 32 seconds into their match Saturday, and found himself on his back early Wednesday but managed to escape and battle for the full six minutes. Lowell closed out the evening with Taylor Komoely winning by forfeit at 215 pounds, and Logan Wilcox and Lucas Hall scor­ ing pins at 285 pounds and 103 pounds respectively. Lowell got its first points of the night from a couple of four-point decisions. Derek Kajewski topped Ronaldo Sambrano 4-0 at 112 pounds anjd Bailey Jack bested Ryan Flynn 9-5 at 125 pounds. The Red Arrows also got a quick pin from Jordan Hall in the 135-pound match. “I think we have one of the two or three tougher roads to go and represent at the Division 2 state finals,” Szczepanek said. “Nobody is going to be able to tell me differently. I think if we don’t have to come through this gym I think we can be one of the eight teams that represents our division over there (in Battle Creek). ” While Lowell advances to the state quarterfinals next weekend in Battle Creek, the h a v e nine Trojans still have wrestlers alive in the individual state tournament. TK topped East Grand Rapids 73-6 in the regional semifinals, while Lowell was scorin I a 56-15 win ver Northview. Individual District Only Lowell had more champions than Hastings Saturday. Only Lowell had more medalists than Thornapple Kellogg Saturday. Lowell wrestlers won eight flight championships, and 13 medals overall, at the Division 2 Individual District Tournament hosted by Hastings Saturday. Thomapple Kellogg had eight medalists and Hastings six with half f the Saxons' medals coming for first place finishes. Thomapple Kellogg’s lone champion was Ryan Flynn at 125, unds. The Trojan team had six guys reach the championship• finals, but the other five finished as the runners-up at ' ’ their weight class. -Dan Dykstra lost a close 6-4 decision to Lowell's Kanon Dean •4 in the 171-pound final. Pete Westra was pinned by Lowell's Garett Stehley 32 seconds in to their 189-pound final. In the 112-pound final it He was Lowell's Zeth Dean scor­ ing a 4-0 win over TK's Chris Poland. The other two Trojans who fell in the finals didn't face Red Arrows. Forest Hills Northern's Nick Dewey best­ ed TK's Nick Flynn 3-2 in the 130-pound championship, while DeWitt's Justin Schafer pinned TK's Austin Sensiba 2:43 into the 140-pound final. Hastings had Jason Slaughter and Kenny Cross win the 145-pound and 152pound weight classes and Nate Pewoski add a victory at 285 pounds. Cross scored pins a minute into each of his first two matches, then ended the day of wrestling by scoring a 5-2 win over Northview's Ben Clinkscale in the 152-pound championship match. Slaughter pinned all three of his opponents, stickin; •J Forest Hills Northern’s Nick .*4 Liquigli 3 minutes and 20 seconds into their 145-pound championship match. Pewoski matched Slaughter’s three pins, and put Wayland’s Taylor Collins on his shoulders 3:30 into the 285-pound championship match. The day’s other champions were Lowell’s Lucas Hall at 103 pounds, Bailey Jack at 119, Jordan Hall at 135, Max Dean at 160 and Taylor Komoely at 215 pounds. TK had Nick Glowe third at 152 pounds. Cole Gahan third at 160 and Kyle Krey fourth at 135 pounds. The top four in each weight class from Saturday's district iin Hastings advance to the regional tournament today (Feb. 16) at Fruitport High School. ft# I n’® IL - nW •jf WIK .im* rsrswft w■ KllUil RtflMK TO mm Qk I Si is: SS .STS X hi �The Sun and News. Saturday, February 16, 2013 Page 13 Marci Tepper sentenced on animal cruelty charge by David DeDecker Staff Writer ■■ * .% Though she pleaded no contest and was sentenced in Barry County District Court on Tuesday to a misde­ ire meanor charge of abandonment/cruelty to animals, Marci Tepper, 54, of Middleville is still under investigation for ‘other aspects” of the October case in which bags of dead dogs were found on her property. Tepper entered Tuesday's plea under the advisement of her attorney Kristen Hoel, due to the possibility of a civil lawsuit. Judge Michael Schipper ordered Tepper to serve two years on probation and that she cannot own, »;• ssess, work with, or be the primary caretaker for any animals. The judge also suspended THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP III Ill’ll ’7 1$ M for in J fatal fa; iSnnsSaliws I ijiWiHE SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD SPECIAL MEETING January 7, 2013 CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Bremer. ROLL CALL AND ATTENDANCE - Members present: Bremer, a uckowing, DeMaagd, Eavey, Kenyon, & Wake; Absent: Vlietstra. BUSINESS - Review revenue and expense budgets for Fiscal year 2013/14. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m. Respectfully submitted by Becky Schultz, Deputy Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Township Hall during regular business hours. USB k f •< id*1 n 1 r , d <• (ID 0” a ’j»tS is w & SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD SPECIAL MEETING January 21, 2013 CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 2:10 p.m.. by Bremer. ROLL CALL AND ATTEN­ DANCE - Members present: Bremer, Buckowing, Vlietstra. DeMaagd, Eavey, Kenyon, & Wake. BUSINESS - Review revenue and expense budgets for Fiscal year 2013/14. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Becky Schultz, Deputy Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Township Hall during regular business hours. 06805169 u 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 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 -J P . JI'-/ ’>'&J J*’ > V 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 arc 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-8OO-927-9275. Ill 06800158 KQUAL MOUS®*G OPPORTUNITY 30 days in jail for Tepper pending successful comple­ tion of probation. If she does not comply with probation she will spend time in jail. Schipper said Tepper's men­ tal health issues played a part in his ruling for no immedi­ ate jail time. Tepper must find a home for her two eld­ erly dogs before the end of February. The judge urged Tepper to continue with her •ji. counseling. In a press release from her office, also on Tuesday, Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor-Pratt said, “While the current case is resolved, law enforcement continues to investigate other aspects of this case. If the investigation continuing reveals evidence of wrong­ doing, the prosecutor's office will review the case and take appropriate action.” As reported in the Banner, a sheriffs deputy found a dead dog decaying in Tepper's garage and a subse­ quent investigation revealed 11 garbage bags in her yard containing animals in vari- ous states of decomposition. The house was burned to the ground in January by its new’ owner after discovering the floors covered in dog feces and determining the structure was beyond repair. Tepper was a special deputy advisor on animal control for Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf and for the City of Hastings. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 22, 2013 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7.00 p.m. by President Pullen. Present: Endsley, Lutz, Lytle, Pullen, Reyff, Schellinger, Van Noord. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Motion by Schellinger, sup­ port by Endsley to approve the agenda. All yeas. Motion Passed. 2. Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to approve the meeting minutes of January 8, 2013. All yeas. Motion Passed. 3. Motion by Schellinger, sup­ port by Endsley to defeat Resolution 13-02, the support of the federal ban on assault weapons and adequate funding for mental health services. Ayes; Schellinger, Van Noord, Endsley, Lytle, Pullen. Nays; Reyff, Lutz. Motion Passed. 4. Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to approve Resolution 13-03 to set a public hearing for an Industrial IDevelopment • District for February 12, 2013. All yeas. Motion Passed. 5. Motion by Lytle, support by Reyff to accept the current bills for January 22, 2013 for $68,485.25. All yeas. Motion Passed. 6. Motion by Schellinger, sup­ port by Lytle to approve the appointment of Mike Bremer to the DDA. All yeas. Motion Passed. 7. Motion by Reyff, support by Van Noord to approve the reap­ pointment of Audrey Van Strien to the DDA. All yeas. Motion Passed. 8. Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. All yeas. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Elaine Denton, Clerk, Village of Middleville The complete text of the minutes is posted on the Village Website http://villageofmiddleville.org or may may be L_ read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. 06805177 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 01-2013 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS OF ARTICLES XIX. XXI. XXXII OF THE ZONING ORDI_ - - —.— A w z-v. w * a rxr^f ■■1 ■ I /”* 111 4"* \ \ NANCE 01-2010 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN THE TOWNHIP OF THORNAPPLE ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment of the following Articles and Sections of the Zoning Ordinance 01-2010 of ot the <• Code of Ordinances, Thomapple Township. Michigan, is amended to read as follows: Section 19.43 Home Based Business . (b) 11. Each minor home based business is subject to an annual compliance inspection at the discretion ^ch nm^ho^^b^cdb^inccs chai! be subject to Ji jniimJ rajiiptfuroix ilfidfon. (c) 15. Each home based business is subject to an annual compliance inspection at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator. Section 21.2 Accessory Building Size Regulations in the “A” Agricultural and . AR Agricultural- Residential Zoning Districts . For all accessory buildings as defined in this Ordinance, the tollowing regulations shall apply in the A and “AR" Zoning Districts: . (a) Maximum Size: For all accessory buildings, the following regulations relating to maximum building size shall apply: Table 21.2 Accessory Building Maximum Floor Area _____ Maximum Main Floor Area in Square Feet of All On-Premise Accessors’ Buj]din£s_ Parcel Size__________ 1 Acre or Less_______ Over 1 Acre to 2 Acres Over 2 Acres 1,400 No Limitation (b) Location: 1. Accessory buildings less than 200 square feet on the main floor and not permanently attached to * the^ground the ground shall not be located in the front setback area required for a principal building. Accessory buildings less than 200 square feet are not subject to side and rear setback requirements. ..................... .... I 2. Accessory buildings 200 square feet and larger, bi tmway building shall not be located in the front setback area required for a principal building. Each accessory building 200 square feet and larger'shall be located no closer than 10 feet to a side lot line nor closer than 10 feet from a rear lot line. k VILLAGE OF CALEDQNJA Regular Meeting Council Minutes February 11, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Regan Present: Erskine, Hahn, Regan, Scholl, Overholt, Ayers & Accessory Building Section 21.3 All Re* identtai D&hdete -----.-Veei.-wre/ Rtttldt Section 21.3 Regulations in the **RRn Rural Residential and “RE” Residential Estates Zoning Districts For all accessory buildings, as defined in this Ordinance, the following regulations shall apply in aR Residential Zoning District Distriete the “"RR RE” Zoning Districts: RR” and “RE" (a) Maximum Size: For all accessory buildings in any Residential Zoning District, the following regula­ Wangerin I Parcel Size Absent: Gilbert. Grinage Pledge of Allegiance: Consideration of the meet­ ing agenda: Motion by Scholl, second by Hahn. Motion carried. Public Comment (Brief): Written Correspondence: Committee Minutes: Planning Commission Minutes 124-13; Jason Wangerin reviewed the last meeting. Approval Consent of Agenda: Correct January min­ utes to say that Bishop Land Service seismic survey is located on M37 ROW. not at the Plant. Motion by Hahn, second by Overholt. Motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes of Regular meeting on January 14, 2013. B. Building Inspector’s re| rt IMS Permit Listing C. Treasurer’s report D. Approval to pay bills Inquiry of conflict of interest Reports from Council, Staff, and Consultants 1. Engineer’s Report-Paul Galdes, Fleis & VandenBrink, reviewed drainage issues regard­ ing Dr. Heir’s new building. 2. Township Liaison ReportTownship will be connecting to Grand Rapids sewer for the north section of the Township. Commission Planning 3. Report. 4. Other Committee ReportsOverholt met with the Caledonia Cable Corp and Nick Unger to review goals and responsibilities for employees. 5. Village Manager’s Reportps Graphics will give the Village a quarter page ad for $159 in the Chamber Directory. Motion to approve by Scholl, second by Overholt. All ayes, motion car­ ried. 6. President’s Report. Unfinished Business New Business 1. Approve the new 3 year con­ tract for the State of Michigan to do our Audits, $99 per hour, based on 75 hours for each year. Motion by Erskine, second by Hahn. All ayes, motion carried. Public Comment: Council Comments: Please keep your sidewalks cleared of snow. Keep Kilmartin family in your prayers. Sam’s Joint Auction was Tuesday. New Business in town, Accents of Home on N. Rodgers. Farmers Market needs new home, discussion about hav­ ing it on Main Street. Adjourn: 7:50 p.m.-motion by second by Scholl. Overholt, Motion carried. Respectfully submitted; Sandra Ayers, Clerk (d) tions relating to maximum floor area shall apply: ” | 1 acre or less_______ Over 1 acre - 2 acres Chvr tirre< - .7 acres. Over 3 acres - 5 acres Over 5 acres Maximum Main Floor Area in Square Feet of all On-Premise Accesso Buildings ___________ 960 1.200 __________ Lsua__ __________ 2,400 Xone a r < T' — • _ I 0/1/1 r’ (b) Location: - 1 Accessory buildings less than 200 square feet on the main floor and not permanently attached to theTround^maybe the ground, may be located closer to the front lot line than the front wall of the principal buildno c™c^^ Accessory buildings less than 200 square feet are not subject to side and rear setback requirements. 2 Accessory buildings 200 square feet or larger on the main floor, shall be located at least seven (71 ten (10) feet from a side lot line and at least Five five (5) feet from a rear lot line. Accessory buildings 200 square feet or larger on the main floor shall not be located closer to the front lot line than the front wall of the principal building provided that the following provisions shall apply: •n (a) The above stated provision prohibiting an accessory building from being located closer to the front lot line than the front wall of the principal building shall not apply if both the principal Hl building and the accessory building are located at least 25R 200 feet back from the street right- of-way line. (b) As a special land use, the Planning Commission may approve an accessory buddmg building that i.s^ is^ located closer to the front lot line than the front wall of the principal building tr. the case of an ‘^ ^so^Tuildlng accessory budding lftaT^ that ir loafed and within the first 2Sd ddd 200 feet back from the street right-ofway line; provided, however, that no such special land use shall be granted for an accessory build­ ina ing located Inihe in the required front yard setback area for the respective zoning district. The approval of any such special land use shall take place at a public meeting of the Planning Commission but^nd and publTc public heming'and hearing and ^'public'notice special public notice shall ned not- be required. In its review of the application the Planning Commission shall consider the standards applying to all special land uses as listed in Section 19.3. In addition, the accessory building shall be compatible in appearance to the dwelling on the property and dwellings in the area. In determining whether the proposed accessory building iscompatible is compatible in appearance, the following shall be considered: exterior colors. colors, materials, roof pitch, window coverage, landscaping and other features of the structure and site. III building shall not be constructed on any lot or parcel unless and until a principal c) An accessory* building is located on the lot or parcel. . , c L________t.ul_ “ compatible — • ** •with ••• (d) MEach’ reride^araccessory building shall incorporate exterior material finishes rhe principal primzFpai'buiTdi'ng w^e!^[the he pro Pr°:­ the building and others within the neighborhood. In determining whether posed accessory building is compatible in appearance, the following shall be considered: exteri­ or colors7materiais~rw>f colors, materials, roof pitch'window pitch, window coverage, landscaping and other features of the strucstruc­ ture and site. (e) A residential accessory building and driveway approach to the building shall be located or set at finished grade so that they do not cause rain water to flow into an adjoining property. al —- Width to Depth Ratio for all Newly Created Lots or Parcels Section 21.22 Every lot or parcel of land created hereafter in a plat, site condominium or by land dupion shall have a depth from front lot line to back lot line not greater than times the lot, unit or parcel width at the required front setback line. .. « . Proposed Language 32.2.85 Lot Area ................................ , The total area within the lot lines of a lot, excluding, (1) public road right-of-way, (2) private:7oad easement, and (3) area within any easement providing access to land,4W This def> ....... . *1 Ifii -irc.i within the mn 100 year fleet1 inition is illustrated in Figure 32-6. Figure 32.6 Section 2, Effective Date. That this Ordinance will become effective seven days follow­ I ing its publication, or a synopsis of the same, in a newspaper in general circulation withwith­ in the Township as provided by law. A copy of the zoning ordinance is available tor purchase or inspection at 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, MI 49333, during regular busi­ -r I * \ .**■»** “J ness u hours ''***e Monday-Thursday M«n4aM_Thurcdav 9am-4pm O^m-Anm and Friday Fridav 9am-n 9am-noon. Adopted: February 11, 2013 Published: February 16, 2013 Effective date: February 23. 2013 Michael Bremer. Supervisor Susan Vlietstra, Clerk 06805)82 �** 14/The Sun and Mews Saurdey February 16. 2013 Scots will send one back to Boyne for DI State Finals f A xw !• •• placing fifth overall. Emily Southerton has one more competition left this winter. Caledonia’s varsity ski teams hosted a Division I Regional Meet at toyne Highlands Wednesday, and Southerion earned a spot in the Feb. 25 State Finals back at Boyne Highlands with her performance in the GS at the regional. Portage took first place in both the boys •It and girls stand­ ings at the final Southwest Michigan High School Ski League competition of the season Monday at Timber Ridge. The Caledonia boys fell to YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 49333 269 795-9091/ FAX 269 795-2388 ATTENTION YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS BARRY COUNTY - Ml Yankee Springs Township is accepting applications for appointment to the ZONING BOARD of APPEALS COMMISSION MEMBER 3 YEAR TERM Send letters of application to the attention of Supervisor Mark Englerth; 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Ml 49333. by February 25. 2013. Janice C. Lippert. Clerk Yankee Springs Township 06805055 8196 Broadmoor Ave., SE Caledonia, MI 49316 Phone: 616.891.0070 Caledonia Fax: 616.891.0430 TOWNSHIP CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN 2013 March Board of Review Meeting Dates Tuesday: March 5th, 2013 Org. Meeting - 8:00AM Monday: March 11 th. 2013 3:00PM - 9:00PM Wednesday: March 13th. 2013 9:00AM -3:00PM All reviews will be heard by appointment only For appointments call: (616) 891-0070 Reviews will be held at the Caledonia Township Office 8196 Broadmoor Ave. SE Caledonia Ml 49316 Written appeals accepted until Friday, March 8, 2013 The 2013 equalization tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for the Charter Township of Caledonia will be as follows: Tentative Ratio Agricultural Commercial: Industrial: Residential: Personal: 49.32 51.72 52.67 48.25 50.00 Estimated multiplier 1.0138 .9667 .9493 1.0363 1.0000 74, followed by Caledonia 87 and Hackett Catholic Central/Parchment 115. Benjamin Harp led the Caledonia boys, finishing in a tie for fifth place. He was fourth in the slalom with a total time of 46.53 seconds, and 12th in the giant slalom (GS) with a time of 37.32. Caledonia also had Mike McGookey, Jake JaBaay and * Skyler Buchan finished tied for 14th place, and Zach Pieri right behind that group in 17th. McGookey and Pieri both had top ten finishes in the GS for the team, with McGookey seventh and Pieri eighth. JaBaay was 16th in the slalom and Buchan 18th. Hackett/Parchment’s Matt Champion won both of the day’s events, taking the slalom in 43.33 and the GS in 34.16. Portage's Michael Kuckenbuch was second in each even. even, and David Webster from Mattawan was third. Portage took the girls meet with 63 points, followed by Mattawan 95, Hastings 114. Caledonia H5 and Hackett/Parchment 124. Southerton led the Fighting Scots, placing sec­ ond in the GS with a time of 40.95, and fifth in the slalom u? YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 ATTENTION YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS j'utv'd Install BARRY COUNTY - Ml Yankee Springs Township is accepting applications for appointments to the BOARD OF REVIEW Board of Review members must be qualified electors, land owners and taxpayers of Yankee Springs m I Utt Township (MCL 168.342), mnni Send letters of application to the attention of Supervisor Mark Englerth; 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, MI 49333, by February 25, 2013 Janice C. Lippert, Clerk Yankee Springs Township Thornapple Township 2013 BOARD OF REVIEW ll**l0i Notice to all township taxpayers: The 2013 Board of Review » for the Township of Thornapple will meet at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan on these dates: Tuesday, March 5 - Organization Day 9 a.m. Need wedding invitations? Stop by and check out the large selection at J-Ad Graphics Printing Plus North of Hastings Monday, March 11, 2013 9 a.m. to 12 Noon; 1 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2013 8 a.m. to 12 Noon; 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013 6 to 9 p.m. CALL 269- 795-7202 To make appointment with the Board of Review (Written appeals accepted until March 13, 2013) The tentative recommended equalization ratios and estimated multipliers (factors) necessary to compute individual state equalized values of real property in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County: CLASS RAT10(%) MULTIPLIER AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL 54.18 49.34 47.97 46.59 0.9228 1.0134 1.0423 1.0083 Si Supervisor: Bryan Harrison Assessor: Laura Stob < �The Sun and News. Saturday, February 16, 2013/ Page 15 TK hosts regional spelling bee Megan Logan of TK Middle School takes her turn during a preliminary round of the regional spelling bee. I Jordan Pitman of TK Middle school spells a word in the practice round. K Ji *1 Judges at the TK regional event were Jayne Bartrand from Wyoming Intermediate School, David Mahtoni from Eastside Christian. David Martini from Grandville's West Elementary and Kim J * lollFAJ . t- Sv t t. 4 J •to. B 8 . ?.« £ rA 4 lib W1 ■*«», w- B 3 r I u $ 6 > >- V Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads jr •w* m £ I- I 9 V J \ l Ik VanElst from TK. Steve Evans, also from TK, was the pronouncer for the event. IV Lx, <** * .• I BW Township of Yankoo Springs fl i t I £ tMN BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLFMLLF MICHIGAN 4WJ3 »9 79^9091 / FAX M9-796-2380 LA* * im l1 — PUBLIC NOTICE • • Pictured are all contestants at this year’s regional event (front row, from left) Maya Gauri from Wealthy School, Abby Rapoport from Wealthy School, Samantha Byker from Eastside Christian, Jason Williams from Cannonsburg Elementary (second row) Drew Wynn from Knapp Forest, Brandon Pham from Knapp Forest, Victoria Isola from West Elementary in Grandville, Ryan McClelland from Cannonsburg Elementary, Reese Kehrwecker from West Elementary, (back) Megan Logan from Thornapple Kellogg, Madelyn Monsma from Eastside Christian, Lauren from Plymouth Christian, Faith Carlson from Plymouth Christian, Brain Hur from Dutton Christian, Jordan Hikes Pitman from TK, Skylar Gelock from Wyoming Public Schools. 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 BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL HOLD A PUBLIC INSPECTION OF THE PARK AND RECREATION FIVE YEAR PLAN, FOR 2013-2017. THIS DOCUMENT WILL BE LOCAT­ ED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml - BARRY COUNTY. •• by Julie Makarewicz Stuff Writer Mk Wi < • « YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP -'Vi» BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 'III iW I The Township of Yankee Springs hereby gives notice of the Township’s intent to apply for a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS-FEMA) to revise the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) 26015C Panels 0150C, 0275C and 0300 C for Yankee Springs Township. Barry County, Michigan, for the area surrounding Gun Lake between Ml79 chief Noonday Road, Hastings Point, and Spring House Road based on a submittal of better topo­ graphic mapping. As a result of the revision, the 1% annual chance floodplain shall widen and/or narrow within the area of revision. The Imaximum widening of 1,100 feet occurs at Chief Noonday Road while the maximum narrowing of 1,300 feet occurs at Vista Point. Maps of the revision can be reviewed at Yankee Springs Township Hall at 284 North Briggs R _ ._ _ Road. Middleville, MI 49333. Interested persons may call Robert Lippert at (269) 795-9091 for additional information. Ihrf ] ■ Hl! 10 rr 06805304 Not even icy roads and blowing snow can stop the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee contests from taking place. Even though Thomapple Kellogg Schools were closed Tuesday due to poor road conditions, the middle school hosted a regional spelling bee late in the after­ noon to determine the top speller from 16 contestants who will represent the area in the Greater Grand Rapids Final Spelling Bee March 12 at the Gerald R. Ford Museum. Winning the regional bee this year was sixth grader Brandon Pham of Knapp V Frtalfrnm WW (n wwi Forest in the Forest Hills Schools. Pham won with the word “sombrero." Kellogg Thomapple Middle School was repre­ sented by Megan Logan and Jordan Pitman. The Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee start­ ed in 1925 with nine students taking part in the very first competition. This year, the Scripps National Spelling Bee will involve more than 11 million students at the local level. The proposed plan is available for public inspection during regular business hours, Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. And Friday 9:00 a.m. - Noon February 11, 2013 through March 13, 2013 Written comments concerning the proposed five year plan may be submitted to the Clerk at the above location until March 6th, 2013. Note: The Township office is open Saturdays 9:00 am till Noon during the month of February. Mark Englerth Yankee Springs Township Supervisor Janice C. Lippert Yankee Springs Township Clerk 06MU6M IRVING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The 2013 Board of Review for Irving Township will meet as follows: • Tuesday, March 5th at 6:30PM, Organization Meeting • Monday, March 11th from 9:00AM - 4:00PM • Tuesday, March 12th from 2:00PM - 9:00PM Written appeals will be accepted by March 12th, 2013. The tentative equalization ratios for computation of SEV of real property is as follows: Irving 2013 Ratios and Multipliers 1*^ Villi’ Celebrating over 40 years in Barry County! _ -J Jtf 287 Division, Downtown Freeport Find Us online at... www.bloughauto.comcaii Specialising Specializing in in & if VOLKSWAGEN Sales & Service 616-765-8801 Classification Of Real Property Ratio Real Property Multiplier Residential Agricultural Commercial Industrial Timber-Cutover Developmental 42.62% 50.65% 52.14% 50.54% None in Class None in Class 1.1732 0.9590 0.8630 0.9892 < i PERSONAL PROPERTY Commercial Industrial 50.00% 50.00% 1.000 1.000 Persons with disabilities that need special assistance, please contact Carol Ergang at (269) 948-8893. _________ I I ♦ ) / Blouah Automotive Sales & Service I1 Jamie R. Knight Supervisor, Irving Township f I 06805186 1 < ◄ �Page 16/The Sun and News, Saturday, February 16, 2013 Lowell-Cai’ shuts out Unity Knights I The Unity Knights' varsi­ ty hockey team managed a tie in its first meeting with Lowell-Caledonia this win­ ter, but things weren’t so close in the two teams' sec­ ond conference clash The Lowell-Caledonia boys scored a 4-0 win over the Knights at Kentwood Ice Arena Saturday. Devin Rosema earned the shut-out in net for LowellCaledonia, stopping all 36 shots that flew his way. Connor von der Hoff made 25 saves at the other end for the Unity Knights. Josh Riemersma had two goals and an assist to lead the Lowell-Caledonia team. Luke VanLaar and Eric Balut had a goal and two assist each. “This was a good game for the team and a win we really needed,” said LowellCaledonia head coach Tim Beurer. “The entire team played well in securing the victory.” That was the third game of the week for the LowellCaledonia boys. 8196 BROADMOORAVE. Grand Rapids Christian edged Lowell-Caledonia 4-2 last Friday a the team's annual purple game to raise money for cancer awareness at Kentwood Ice Arena. An empty net goal by the Eagles in the final minute pushed the final difference to two goals. Wednesday, Feb. 6, the Lowell-Caledonia boys scored an 11-1 win over the Grand Rapids Public team. The Lowell-Caledonia team was slated to host L'Anse Creuse last night, and will be back in action hosting West Catholic today at 21 p.m. The Knights were slated to face West Ottawa last night and return to action tomor­ row at 6 p.m., hosting Grand Rapids Christian. 4. / I The Unity Knights’ James Isola controls the puck during Saturday’s conference contest against Lowell-Caledonia at Kentwood Ice Arena. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Phone: 616.891.0070 Caledonia CALEDONIA. MI 49316 I Fax: 616.891.0430 TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE Lowell-Caledonia’s Mitchell Hurbanis carries the puck behind the net as the Unity Knights’ Kyle Kane gives chase Saturday at Kentwood Ice Arena. (Photo by Perry Hardin) TK rolls high scores against South but falls in close dual Charter Township of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan The Charter Township of Caledonia is currently accepting bids for the lawn maintenance of the Township properties. The bid specifications and a list of the Township properties can be found on the Township website at www.caledoniatownship.org or at the Caledonia Township Office located at 8196 Broadmoor Avenue. Bid Statements are due no later than Friday, March 1, 2013 at 12:00pm. All bids will be opened publicly at that time. 06805180 The Trojan boys built a 10-0 lead by winning two close baker games against South Christian’s varsity boys' bowling team Tuesday, but couldn’t hold on despite an outstanding performance in the final two regular games. Out of the 20 regular games bowled between the two teams, 1 1 ended in scores over 200. TK man­ aged just two points in each though as the Sailors roared back for a 16-14 OK Gold Conference victory. The Sailors took the first game 1077 to 1001, with TK’s two points coming From a 224 from Israel Torres and a career-best 236 from Jonathon Campbell. South Christian then won the second regular game 1,043 to 879. Closing out the match, Campbell need a three-strike tenth frame to February is American Heart month. Join with us at Seif Chiropractic to help fight this disease. Seif Chiropractic will donate $49.00 to the Mended Little Hearts organization for all New Patients seen between February 14th - 28th. This offer includes an examination, up to 2 x-rays (if needed) and a Report of Findings. Call us now for an appointment at 616-891-8153 and mention this ad. 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Daniel Jousma earned a team point for TK in the sec­ ond game with a 198, while Matt Miller picked one up as well with a 227. All of the Trojans bowled their above averages throughout the course of the day. In the baker games, TK took the first 231-227 and the second 164-162. The Trojans also suffered a close loss Monday to Unity Christian, falling 16-14 again. TK wasn't at its best in that match-up though, despite winning the two baker games 164-129 and 170-160. The Crusaders took both regular games, 844-784 and 966-879. TK managed two match •It points in each, with Torres rolling a 177 and Derek Chandler a 171 in the first game, and Miller a 182 and Torres a 183 in the second. The TK girls suffered two losses to start the week as well, falling 29-1 to South Christian. Sandra Gerou picked up TK’s lone point, rolling a 180 in the first regular game of the afternoon. Unity Christian topped the TK girls 27-3 Monday. The Crusaders took two close baker games, 175-166 and 124-133, then won both regular games as well 663617 and 719-623. TK got a point from Samantha Churchill's 157 in the first game, and points from Megan Reineer’s 143 and Churchill’s 158 in game two. The TK girls closed out the week by topping Ottawa Hills Thursday 30-0. The Bengals had just four girls, meaning they had to take a 0 for every fifth turn in the baker games and in the two regulation games. TK got a 106 from Abby Dougherty in game one, a 110 from Chyann Cross, a 108 from Amber VanMeter, a 143 from Megan Reineer and a 161 from Gerou. In the second game, Dougherty rolled a 150, Cross a 131, VanMeter a 133 and Reineer a 172. The Trojans had some of their highest scores ever, and were cheering loudly for themselves and for the shorthanded Bengal team as well throughout the competition. TK's boys fell 20-10 to the Bengals. The Bengals took the overall pin count in the bak­ ers after the two teams split the games. TK had Jousma and Miller eam team points in the first regular game with a 162 and a 224 respectively. In the second game, Campbell rolled a 234 and Miller a 188 to eam points for TK. The Trojans are hosting the conference tournament at the Middle Villa Lanes today (Feb. 16). Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 i _ ’SB ST’DIB • -! * liMa iiiMr WBSfflE aartrt aw SKhsii •St *»» IS, S: X * Si­ s'- $ xs, i < �The Sun and News, Saturday. February 16, 2013/ Page 17 .1I * X ) • .I I 1 I ■ * deliciously H E ALT H Y NORWEGIAN SALMON Poached Norwegian Salmon with Stewed Vegetables and Cucumber Salad FAMILY FEATURES Wii •u\ SHlJltiE- iiiniOr kffiiiz!! 4-aa lain I Mil. k b* b • ratals’ u A itta! al si® a■ is» jji W •I'15 rt'* *'’ *»U3i: ... t* il jjl' * W1 0 % $ MX . % ■■ 4 i hether you hethcr you’re trying to control your wcigm weight or embrace a healthier lifestyle, the food choices you make have to be enjoyable. And deliciously healthy recipes are the key. “Recipes that use elements from New Nordic Cuisine arc a great way to enjoy healthy eating,” said registered dietician and author Kate Gcagan. MS. RD This cuisine is naturally rich in some of the healthiest, purest foods in the world. And. it can be easily adapted to U.S. tastes and lifestyles.” A plate filled with seafood, especially Norwegian Salmon, is a hallmark of New Nordic Cuisine. ‘‘I love how this cuisine is inspired by the sea.” Gcagan said. “The ocean provides some of nature’s most perfect pro­ teins that deliver whole body benefits.” For example, a serving of Norwegian Salmon is an excellent source of high quality protein and omega 3 fats. It also contains key nutrients, including selenium (thyroid and cell health), iodine (thyroid and hormonal health), vitamin D (bone and immune health) and vitamin BI2 (red blood cell and neurological health). Norwegian Salmon is available fresh year-round. so it’s easy to incorporate into your everyday meal planning. For more deliciously healthy recipes, visit www.salmonfromnorway.com. W New Nordic Cuisine Serves: 4 3/4 pound Norwegian Salmon fillet, boneless, skin removed 4 1/2 cups water 1 tablespoon salt 1 lemon Nordic cultures have long enjoyed a reputation as some of the healthiest people in the world. New Nordic Cuisine is filled with healthy, hearty foods anyone can enjoy. Deli­ cious elements of this cuisine include: Stewed I 1/4 4 3 1 ■ Seafood, such as Norwegian Salmon ■ Whole grains such as rye bread, barley and oats 2 1 ■ Cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables - « ■ Bernes, apples and pears 2 3/4 ■ Root vegetables Smoked Norwegian Salmon and Pearl Bariev •* Salad Norwegian Salmon in Aluminum Foil Serves: 4 3/4 pound smoked Norwegian Salmon 1/2 cup pearl barley, soaked in cold water overnight 4 1/2 cups water, divided 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons wine vinegar 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice Salt and pepper, to taste I cup broccoli florets I carrot, cut into small cubes or strips 1/2 onion, chopped I red bell pepper, cut into small cubes or strips 1 cucumber, cut into large cubes 2 tablespoons chives, chopped I tablespoon parsley, chopped Serves: 4 4 sheets aluminum foil (12 x 18 inches, slightly larger than yellow legal pad) 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 medium carrots, cut into thin strips 1 small leek, cut into thin slices I onion, cut into thin slices I head iceberg lettuce, cut into 8 wedges 1 1/2 pounds Norwegian Salmon fillet, boneless, skin removed, cut into 8 portions 1 tablespoon water for each package 4 tablespoons creme fraiche or sour cream Salt and pepper, to taste Dice salmon into 1/2 x l/2-inch cubes (or if already sliced, cut in strips) and set aside in refrigerator. Drain water from barley. Simmer on low heat in I cup water with sprinkle of salt for approximately 30 minutes or . until soft. Drain barley and transfer to bowl. Immediately add oil. oil, vinegar, orange juice. juice, salt and pepper, mix well and set aside to cool. Bring remaining 3 1/2 cups water to boil and add plenty of salt. When water boils vigorously, add broccoli and carrots and let cook for 30 seconds. Remove vegetables immediately with slotted spoon, plunge into ice water, and then take out of water to drain. When barley is cold, gently mix all ingredients together and serve with whole­ grain bread or sprinkling of bread croutons on top. Vegetables and herbs can be varied according to your own preferences. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place aluminum foil on table with shortest side facing you. All food will be placed in middle of bottom half of foil. Top half of foil will eventually be folded over food. Brush center of bottom half with oil. Mix all vegetables and spread 1/4 of them over oil. Arrange 2 portions of salmon with vegetables. egetables. Add water. Season with salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining three sheets of foil. To seal pouches, fold top section of foil over. Fold and squeeze edges together to form well-scaled pouch. Place packages on large baking sheet and place in preheated oven. When packages enlarge, they're ready to serve — usually after about 6 to 8 minutes. To serve, carefully place each package on plate and open at table with pair of scissors or knife. Spoon creme fraiche or sour cream onto fish and sprinkle with lemon juice. Fresh herbs can be added before or after c king. Eat straight from package. Vegetables cups water potatoes, cut into cubes carrots, cut into cubes medium celeriac root. cut into cubes onions, cut into cubes medium size leek. cut into cubes tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste cup milk Cornstarch, to thicken sauce * Cucumber Salad I pound cucumber 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil V I Norwegian Salmon The cold, clear waters of Norway ► create the ideal / * environment for . » —c, ocean-farming flavorful Norwegian Salmon. Tasteful, healthful and versa­ tile. salmon from Norway offers a deliciously easy way to incorporate more fish into the American diet. Norwegians take great care to ocean-farm salmon in a sustainable manner that’s good for the fish, good for the earth, and good for future generations. To learn more, visit www.salmonfromnorway.com. Cut salmon into 4 even pieces and rinse well under cold water. In large pot. bring water to boil, add salt and then salmon. Immediately remove from heat and let stand to poach for 4 to 6 minutes, depending on thickness of fillet. Be careful not the flavors and texture to overcook of salmon is at its best when served opaque throughout. Remove from pot with slotted spoon and let water drain off on towel before arranging salmon on plate. For vegetables, sprinkle water with salt and bring to boil in a large pot. When waler is boiling, add potatoes, carrots, celeriac root and onions. Lower heat and simmer until soft. Add leeks and fresh herbs and simmer for 2 more minutes. Drain vegetables carefully in colander and make sure you keep cooking waler. In same pot, bring milk and cooking water to boil; season with salt and pepper. Dilute cornstarch in small amount of cold waler and add to boiling liquid until you have thick sauce. Add vege­ tables to milk mixture to reheat before serving. For cucumber salad, peel cucumber, split lengthwise and remove seeds with small spoon. Cut al an angle in thick slices and mix with sugar, vinegar and oil. Serve salmon with stewed vegetables and cucumber salad on the side. Serving Suggestion: A few drops of lemon juice on the salmon is a must. -4 �X 7 Page 18/Ihe Sun and News, Saturday, February 16, 2013 A TK falls in hole early against league-leading Saxons by Brett Bremer The Hastings boys though Sports Editor were spotted an 18-point lead The Trojans' reserves were heading into the fourth quarbetterthan the Saxons' Friday ter in Middleville, and Saxons night. managed to close out a 50-40 that's what they're known but overall we've been trying for. They're known for good to get Alex to come along a solid defense. I tip my hat to little more ” said more inside, inside," their defense. They talk, they Hastings head coach Steve communicate and they play Storrs, physical. It's hard to get in “Eric and Alex both picked anything if you don't play up two fouls there in that secstrong with the basketball. ond quarter, so they sat out The Saxons did what they and we kind of had a little bit could to get the ball to their of a let down there where we strong guys in the paint in the didn't score for a couple minearly going. Center Eric Hart utes and gave up a couple finished with eight points for baskets with them being out the Saxons and forward Alex of the game. We got them Cherry chipped in four points, back in there to start the third “We knew we had a size quarter.” advantage with them tonight, TK outscored the Saxons 10-9 in the second quarter, but Hastings pushed its edge back to double figures with a 14-6 run to start the second half. Hart finished with seven rebounds as well, with four coming on the offensive end. Hastings also got eight points and eight rebounds from forMichael ward Eastman, Maxwell Clark had six points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals. The Saxons' Ian eck led all scorers with 15 points. The Saxons' top scorer, Luke Heide, saw limited action because of a sore ankle. “When they needed a bucket they were able to just get a bucket, whether it was the big guys, when they dumped it in they played the inside-out game, when they kicked it back out we closed them out and they just went right by us right to the hole," Rynearson The Trojans’ Dalton Phillips (left) drives around said. Hastings’ Danny Sprague during the fourth quarter of Cole Cronkright led TK Friday’s OK Gold Conference contest in Middleville, with 11 points. Dalton (Photo by Brett Bremer) Phillips added seven and OK Gold Conference victory over the Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team, Hastings improved to 6-1 in the conference with the win, and has a date this afternoon (Feb. 16) to take on Ottawa Hills in a make-up contest. The Trojans fall to 08 in the league with the loss. The Saxons got up on the Trojans early, building a 17-6 lead in the opening quarter. Our offense was stagnant,” TK head coach Mike Rynearson said. “You’ve got to give them credit, because 99 66 I * I Thornapple Kellogg’s Nate Prince is hit by Hastings’ Stefan Horvat (left) and Carson Williams (right) as he tries to get a shot off in the fourth quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) % a Kameryn Kidder had five, Phillips had all seven of his points in the fourth quarter. He did a good job of attacking the basket and running the Trojan offense in the final minutes. “He has not really been a point guard at any point in his life,” Rynearson said. “That's just the situation we're in right now with the second group. He's the man when we play our starters against our seconds, he's got to run that second spot. You could see the growth. That’s why he’s out there. I'm proud of his effort, and I'm proud of his willingness to play that spot. Some guys would just complain about it, and he just goes about his business.” Rynearson was proud of the entire team’s effort, although not always the execution. TK has three games left before starting the district tournament, including the final conference games of the season next week at home against Wayland Tuesday and at Ottawa Hills Friday. “Our focus is to keep playing hard. We have to keep working on our defense and our rotations, and offensively we’ve got to find some type of continuity and get the ball moving a little bit more and more people touching the ball. That’s it, what else can you say? “That falls on me. That's the coach’s responsibility, I've got to do a better job of preparing these guys.” TK is now 4-13 overall this season. • X ■fa ft fa fa* * IT & y& A I I 9^ ii (Jjfi I £1® > aS’fa ICE to P aid E TK unable to turn Saxons’ turnovers into points by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “I've learned in my few years at at Hastings that TK/Hastings games are all about guts and who wants it more,” said first-year Hastings varsity girls' basketball coach Andrew Mains. Hastings just wanted it more than we did,” said TK head coach Jessee Bays The Saxons earned a spilt in their OK Gold Conference series with the Trojans this season, topping TK 39-33 in Middleville Friday night. The Trojans took a 30-29 lead with just under six minutes to play on a short jump shot by Molly Lark, but Hastings went on a 10-1 run over the course of the next five and a half minutes to seal the victory. Bays was happy with his team’s defensive effort, and equally unhappy with the offensive performance. The Trojans forced 36 Saxon turnovers, but turned the ball over 34 times themselves in the back and forth ballgame. “We know what they wanted to do," said Bays. “We forced 36 turnovers and when you force 36 turnovers you're suppose to beat a team by 20 points. When you don't capitalize and you don't value the ball, the amount of turnovers you cause means nothing. If 66 we turn it over 34 and we force 36 it's a nil proposition. We have to handle the ball and take care of the ball better ... The number just sticks in my head, 36 turnovers. If you at least do half of it, that’s 36 points. We didn't score 36 points. If we capitalize on 18 of those 36 we should have 36 points. We didn’t score 36 points.” When the Saxons did get through the Trojan pressure their best bet on the offensive end was to get the ball to freshman center Maddie Dailey at the free throw line, That's kind of the trick to that diamond-and-1 or that box-and-1 that they run,” Mains said. “We’ve got to get it right in the middle. If we can get it there, they have so many girls trapping or going after Taylor (Carter) that it’s a 3-on-2 and we’ve just got to take it to the rim. (Dailey) did a great job of taking it to the rim and I think she was about 8-for-8 from the free throw line and that's what really helped us.” Dailey and Carter finished with 13 points each for Hastings. Carter scored most Thornapple Kellogg’s Grace Possett looks to get rid of the basketball as Hastings’ of her points in transition off Nikki Redman (2) and Taylor Carter (1) close in during the second quarter Friday of TK turnovers, while night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Dailey’s came more in the flow of the offense. Carter of the Trojan defense, middle a lot because then we We really just wanted to was once again the focal point We wanted to get to the had more options that way. break that trap, because they 46 put a lot of pressure on with their defense," Dailey said. “My first option, I want to score, so I'd look to the bas­ ket to drive. Then dish it down and look for post play­ ers or drive and kick it out." TK came out of the first quarter with a 7-3 lead, but a bucket by Dailey and a steal and lay-in by Carter evened things up. Four points was the biggest lead for either team until the final two minutes. Kelli Graham led TK with 13 points, and Lark finished with six points. “Our offense is not designed for it to be a couple of passes and then stick on one side of the floor," Bays said. “Our offense is designed for our guards to be aggres­ sive and to go to the basket, and they did that. They did that well. I thought Lark played well, but we have to be more consistent on offense. 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They’ll finish off the conference season this week, traveling to Lowell Tuesday and hosting East Grand Rapids on Friday. Points were tough to come by for the Fighting Scots Friday. Caledonia’s varsity girls’ basketball team fell 47-29 to visiting Forest Hills Central jn White Conference action. The Scots trailed just 1714 at the half, but the Rangers found their scoring touch first. They went on a 16-5 run in the third quarter to take control of the ball game. Marti Corby and Jessica Fuller led the way for the Rangers. Corby finished with 15 points and Fuller with 14. The Rangers also got nine points from Mya Udell. Hanna Lahiff led the Fighting Scots with 13 points and Alexis Bush had eight. Caledonia's girls are now 7-11 overall this season and 3-5 in the OK White, The Fighting Scots will close out the regular season with conference contests at Lowell Tuesday and at home against East Grand Rapids Friday. Caledonia bowlers roll past Lowell in conference dual varsity Caledonia’s bowling teams both scored big wins over Lowell Monday in OK White Conference action. The Caledonia girls knocked off the Red Arrows 27-3, getting high games of 156 and 130 from Katelyn Bouwens and 224 and 207 from Alex Schut. The Caledonia boys scored a 22-8 victory over the visiting Red Arrows. Taylor Colligan rolled high games of 234 and 233 for the Fighting Scots, ______ ____ while teammate Sean Taylor added a 180, Nick Aldrich added a 178 and Trevor DeHaan rolled games of 217 and 192. The OK White Conference tournament is in Lowell today (Feb. 16). 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'<• c 4» •• 7 • • 'I -x X'I * •> -Vx* &. .••.ZA.4X. •V?;! . ;S -1 • z4 1<• 77 >.• . 7'4.’ * i:r. .X » ’r . t ,7 • • •-■ M • • :.h 1c y. S; .M ' f t- k< ■ 7. - I A^<4'+ A J � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/723/SunandNews_2013-02-23.pdf 76e6822b61921eb2709e56723ff257a0 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRAW 227 EAST STATE ST HASTINGS. Ml 49058 The Sun and News ■ a .- L “■ A I ij ■ISs J— *5 l® ~j < r z ---- «w ~ Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. • 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 J .oM No. 8/February 23, 2013 m TK will host community meeting on education funding by Julie Makarewicz ( Staff Writer A special meeting on the effects to area schools of edu­ cational financing and current legislation that drew 200 peo­ ple to a similar meeting in Grand Rapids recently is being offered to community members at the Thomapple Kellogg High School from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27. The “Friends of Kent County Schools” is the grassroots organization that will lead the meeting. Presenters are Christie Ramsey, a Rockford Public Schools parent activist and coordinator of the Friends of Kent County, and Elizabeth Welch Lykins, an East Grand Rapids parent activist, attor­ ney and school board trustee. TK Superintendent Tom Enslen hopes the meeting will help people understand the current financing for schools and why there are so many financial concerns. “It's an opportunity to educate, educate, educate the public on school finances,” says Enslen. “I am certain most people are not aware of current legislation and the history of school funding.” Enslen said the goal of the meeting is really three-fold: to educate people about cur­ rent funding from the state. ,/A inoiiso slzrgsl oi slq bnaiD gnisd dmsni sol toX ] Q oi .T£ □rfT tnuoD naasig liiw 13831*1 ioorioZ ibiooo ) JflsX rioloW jbiqsX ns ven XT islgnH d liiw 3 3dl loorto vnsm 41“ ifioubs □iiduq 3 3YJB2 q leom rnaTUJo fioieid IznH nii33m )Ub3 oi Ut 1113’1 138th year > educate people about how they can make a difference, and to help people under­ stand the local hurdles the district faces. “We want to empower people to be able to call their legislators. They listen more to their constituents than to superintendents and board members. They've heard said enough from us, Enslen. He said he wants people to feel they can make a differ­ ence by making contact and expressing their concerns about public education fund­ ing. “We believe we can make a difference and we'll pro­ vide some examples of how people have already done that,” said Enslen. Enslen has been speaking with numerous groups and organizations about the fund­ ing situation and impacts on TK schools. He says in recent weeks he’s talked with parent advi­ sory groups, a ministerial group, the Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation, the Gun Lake Women's Club, Freeport Over 50 group, and student and teacher advisory committees. Enslen said Thomapple Kellogg Schools is a base foundation district, meaning the district receives the low- / 4 I J / 1> > V — • ■ fa 1 r est foundation allowance per pupil by the state. A few *■ years ago, Proposal A was established to create a level • .• playing field for all districts k —~ Bi —• and evenly distribute funds, . * UM* * • —* * but that hasn't happened. Other districts receive far more than the base founda­ tion allowance per pupil. X- —CVi Enslen said for TK i < -X ’ A. schools, the funding issue is .— Jr k'. becoming critical. ’ * “The reality is that we've been spending into our fund balance for a number of years. We've cut millions from our budget, but the trend we’re stuck in is that The Gun Lake Winterfest annual polar dip is a favorite. More than 150 jumpers we are spending more than braved the icy waters Saturday and take the plunge, raising over $1,100 for the we are generating,” he said. Winterfest Committee, which distributes funds to area charities. See more on this “It simply can’t continue.” year’s Winterfest event inside. He said the district received more in per pupil funding in 2006 than in 2013. Enslen said these issues are not just affecting TK schools, but all schools even if their foundation allowance is higher. Enslen is inviting school and community lead­ allowed and the other trustees consider an amend ­ by Fran Faverman ers from outside of the TK denied. Both applications ment to its current zoning Staff Writer district as well and hopes were very similar and each ordinance. Staking out a clear path everyone can work together was made under the same Confusion over when to for future petitioners seek ­ to make a difference in fund­ special land use permit allow a second accessory ing land use variances, the ing for education, exception. building on residential lots Caledonia Township “We all care about the consistent a Seeking of less than five acres creat ­ Planning Commission rec­ kids - that's the bottom line. ed a recent situation in ommended at its Feb. 8 But we may have to make See ORDINANCE, pg. 3 which one such request was meeting that the board of cuts that affect students," he said. Taking the plunge at Winterfest Commission recommends approval of ordinance change S I - Yankee Springs board receives news of agreement bl I by Fran Faverman rd i Staff Writer News from assessor Dan Scheuerman that an agree­ ment has been reached with the new owners of the trou­ bled Yankee Springs Meadows mobile home park was received by the Yankee Springs Township Board of Trustees at its Feb. 14 meet- auoioZ ifl insm V3H 3ftl bold robssM 331 2fiW ing. The dispute over the town­ ship’s valuation of the prop­ erty for tax purposes has been before the Michigan Tax Tribunal for more than three years. The new owners are a Canadian company, Yankee Springs Mobile Home Park, based out of Kelowna, British Columbia. said Scheuerman the township's valuation of $2.4 million had been challenged; appraisers retained by the township and the park’s owners provided valuations of $2.1 million and $ 1.3 mil­ lion respectively. The agree­ ment reached sets the value at $1.85 million. What remains to be done now, Scheuerman said, is for the tribunal to accept the agree­ ment and the Barry County treasurer to work out any refunds due the owners from the township and any money owed by the park for any back taxes. Yankee Springs Treasurer John Jerkatis will then determine the amount ot current taxes due. Funding for additional Gun Lake marine patrol under study by county by Doug VanderLaan Editor With winds swirling snow and driving wind chills down on a blustery winter day, members of the Barry Board County of Commissioners found just the subject needed at their committee of the whole meeting Tuesday to make it feel like summer. Unfortunately, the request for additional summer coun­ ty sheriff patrols on Gun KT . Em MM MUM LI I Lake may have provided a little too much heat, espe­ cially from a township super­ visor who was once a county commissioner. “The Gun Lake Protective Association has requested that we do an experimental contract where they would be able to request specific dates and times for addition­ al hours,” reported Julie Jones, sergeant in charge of the Barry County Sheriff Department’s Marine Division. “We came to an agreement to start with a $2,000 contract where we would see how it would go for a few years to see if it was effective and useful for this agency, the county and the Gun Lake Protective Association.” Jones presented commis­ sioners with a proposed agreement that would estab­ lish Springs Yankee Township as the contracting agent which would, in turn. be reimbursed by the GLPA for cost of services outlined in the sample agreement sub­ mitted Tuesday by Jones. The agreement calls for the township to pay a $20 per hour flat rate to the county for up to 100 hours of addi­ tional patrol time during the June 1 to Sept. 1 summer season. The extra contract hours would be in addition to the normally provided hours See PATROL, page 8 The impact on township revenues is expected to be minimal, since slightly less than 1 mill is collected from the park for township opera­ tions; the greatest impact will be on the Thomapple Kellogg school district, since the park is within the dis­ trict's boundaries. No action was taken on the agreement by the board. Related to the agreement was a motion by Jerkatis to Supervisor have Mark Englerth write a letter to the TK school district and the Barry County Board of Commissioners requesting that they pay their share of the legal costs incurred by County township. the Craig Commissioner Stolsonburg, who represents Yankee Springs, recommended the letter not be written until the township has received all the bills con­ nected to the dispute. The motion was approved unanimously. In This Issue ■ I I I I • Reflective address signs available through Caledonia fire department • Reflective address signs available through fire dept. • Insurance office request gains tentative approval • TK has one regional champ, five who will head to finals I « I < I < 1 �I Page 2/The Sun and News Saturday. February 23 2013 I Thornapple Kellogg High School to perform ‘Footloose’ by Julie Makarewicz to make up the Jost practices and putting finishing touches on the performances. 'fhe musical is based on the 1984 film, with music by Tom Snow and lyrics by Dan Pitchford. The play opened on Broadway in 1998 and ran for 709 performanc­ es until 2000. It was nomi­ nated for four Tony Awards. The play depicts life in a small, rural community Staff Writer Despite several practice cancellations due to weather, Thomapple Kellogg High School students will take the stage at 7 p.m. Friday, March 8, and Saturday. March 9. to perform the musical “Footloose.’* Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for stu­ dents. The cast is working hard ♦ ♦ *• ♦ ♦ ♦ Bargain Hunter SB4* ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ BASEMENT SALE Making room for new items AL!. ITEMS IN OUR BASEMENT f xpiratlon ♦ * a >7 t r 1 ~’ rd Off Thornapple Kellogg High School cast of the u r ming performances of “Footloose” are busy rehearsing final scenes (in front, from left) Chloe Graham, Ben Raab, Karley Cisler, Jacob Emery, Rebecca Hodges. Libby Betcher, Yvonne Orgrodzinski, Marlee Willshire, and Amy Cutlip (second row) Braedon Halle, Bryn Beyer, Siera Baker, Brittany Buehler, Kayleen Schmid, Hailey Strimpel, Amber Miller, Alma Celada, Alicia Czarnecki, Robin Bracht, Maddy VerHey, Jen Evans, (third row) Fiona Shea, Cade Bowman, Jade Ringleka, Heather Price, Caytie Sprague, Mark Smendik, Mallory Berg, Madeleine Lince, Maria Pamplona, Camille Irvine, Jason Martin (back row) Hayley Smith, Noah Miller, Rachel Belson, and Joey Lambert. Not available for photo was Jillian Sterman. ini'ite you to come find ytrur 'nrw trraturr today' K X MIDDLEVILLE • 269-795-4090 ,- ♦ ♦ BIG * EASY DELI • BAKERY CLOSED February Mon Jay. February 25 See you TKHS students (from left) Jacob Emery, Jason Martin, Camille Irvine and Karley Cisler are getting ready for performances of “Footloose" the musical. Monday-Saturday 7am-3pm 126 E. Main St. • Middleville Phone 269-795-7777 Fax 269-795-7713 where dancing has been banned. 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III 2 20, 4:40, 7: 11 .9:20 MON TH 4 40. 7:00, 9:20 IDENTITY THIEF (R) k ** SAT-SUN 11 20. 2:00. 4:50. 7.20. 9 50 MON TH 4 50. 7:20. 9:50 X i U �The Sun and News, Saturday, February 23, 2013/ Page 3 Caledonia High School Players presenting ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ evaluation process, planning Farmers Insurance Group, commissioners suggest in said a 9.997-square-foot their recommendation to the building would be construct­ Board of Trustees that the ed on the 2.39 acre parcel at appropriate venue for an 5659 N. Kraft Lake Drive. “Once upon a time ..." is applicant is a request for a The building would house perhaps the most familiar variance from the zoning approximately 40 employ­ introduction to transporting The request was board of appeals. It would ees. people into the magical, apply to non-farm lands in approved unanimously by wonderful world of fairy the agricultural and rural res- the commissioners. tale. Also on the agenda was idential districts and would Caledonia High School put a halt to the practice of the final approval of the Players invite the public to permitting a second accesso­ revised master plan. Planner relive those magical ry building on lots smaller Lynee Wells explained the moments as they present | master plan was amended to than five acres in size in the 59 “Once Upon a Mattress AG and RR districts through create a farmland and open­ Friday, March I, at 7 p.m.; space preservation category. the use of the special land 1 Saturday, March 2, at 1 and 7 She said the purpose of the use permit exception. p.m.; Friday, March 8, at 7 | The amended ordinance provision was to provide p.m.; and Saturday March 9, continues to maintain prohi­ additional opportunities to at 1 and 7 p.m. bitions against such an addi- holders of farmland to take The play is a whimsical tional building for a home­ advantage of putting land retelling of the classic fairy based business. It would into a farmland preservation tale “The Princess and the have no effect on such prop­ trust as funds become avail­ Pea.” Filled with catchy erties when they are bona able to support the acquisi­ songs, fancy dancing and tion of such properties. fide farms. memorable characters, it is a Wells observed that there The commission also con­ show the entire family can ducted a site plan review for would be no change in the enjoy. construction of an office property rights of owners, In the story, a love-sick building in the Kraft Lake only the addition of another nobleman seeking to marry Office Park Planned Unit option for sale. She added his sweetheart does his best Development at its Feb. 8 there were requirements for to find his ruling prince a Kelsey Steiner (front) as Lady Larkin and Alexis meeting. Craig Baker of First property to be eligible for suitable bride so that he him­ Hoffman as a lady in waiting, along with others work on Companiles, representing preservation. self may wed. No one in the a dance routine. kingdom is permitted to * 11 n1 4 J J I' Sk Ik ‘S.F ’I I :l h I t,1 IIs* 1 1 'J i ■JBk! I » Q r a s* to ifti n ■ a it ekeO Ju40 3s A w’ 1 marry until the prince him­ self exchanges vows — a problem hindered by the fact that the prince’s overprotective mother has thwarted all efforts toward marriage for her son. This does not sit well with the honorable Sir Harry, a man whose heart longs to wed the fair Lady Larkin. After a long and arduous journey, specifically I ff designed to find the prince a pl X bride, Sir Harry returns to his I / kingdom to present Princess 1/ Winnifred of the Swamps. I/ f Immediately stricken by II the Prince princess, i I f II Dauntless sets into motion 4 •■ i plans for a lavish wedding as his scheming mother cooks up a test that’s sure to send his marital plans awry. The cast of more than 60 students, under the direction Jeanette Ruthvan, includes ■- ex princesses, knights, ladies­ £ ! in-waiting, servants and many other familiar story­ t* book characters. * All seating is reserved. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the ticket office by calling 269-891-6207. The box office will be Hanna Melton as Queen Aggravain and Morgan Pell open Saturday, Feb. 23, from (left) as a lady in waiting, rehearse a scene. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Monday through Thursday, Feb. 25 through 28, from 3 to 7 p.m. It is also open Wednesday and Thursday between the weekend per­ formances from 3 to 5:30 p.m. and one hour prior to elp ms support veterans and community functions. show times, with doors open­ ing 30 minutes before show Saturday, March 2nd and the time. First Saturday of each month Tickets are $6 for seniors serving 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. aged 65 and older, and $8 tor Eggs, bacon, sausage links or patties, potatoes, students and adults. t IA K^ctiaa x J? 6 Breakfast Buffet Fundraiser biscuits and sausage gravy, pancakes, milk, Oh f 1F P coffee and tea. * Menu subject to change Adults $6.00 • Children 10 & under $3.00 For more information call the Post at 616-891 -1882 J — $ .•1 > ORDINANCE, continued from page 1 Caledonia Memorial Legion Post 305 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, Ml ■ THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO 6:30 - ill/ 4 fl J <2^ cm b. *• ■ *** —■ i i W o —■ I* «■ t_ * \•* (l v < r ♦ e. «»/ir * v; § I •» r f Hl GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Commissioner Mike Kelly asked about notifying prop­ erty owners of the change to the master plan, a request with which Wells expressed her agreement. Commissioner Tim Morris inquired what role the county has in the process and Wells said the county commission­ ers were scheduled to discuss funding for the program. Approval was unanimous. Archie Commissioner Warner opened the meeting introducing Adam Paarlberg, who was recently appointed to the commission. He replaces Kelly Cavanaugh who was elected to the town­ ship board of trustees. Paarlberg also serves on the Board of Review and was recently reappointed to that board. He has extensive experience in real estate and in Caledonia. The next meeting of the commission will be Monday, March 4, at 7 p.m. in the 8196 township offices, Broadmoor Ave. ( 4 I <1 r* 1 i < * - ♦ < 1 4 I < 4 Reflective address signs available through fire dept. • 1< nfl by Fran Faverman Staff Writer In an a emergency situa­ tion, a minute can mean the difference between life and death. That is why it important that house numbers are clearly displayed so emergency personnel can find an address quickly and easily. The solution, according to Lt. Kyle Fennell of the Caledonia Fire Department, is green reflective signs that can be attached to mailbox posts. The signs, with fully reflective numbers numbers on on both both reflective sides, are available from the department for $15 per sign. Getting a sign is a step in the right direction, said Fennel. However, he said residents need to make sure the signs remain visible dur­ ing all seasons. In winter, the area around such signs needs to be shoveled out, along with access to the mailbox, a task the U.S. Postal Service requires in order to assure - s delivery of mail. During the rest of the year, he asks that residents make sure vegetation does not con­ ceal the sign. Fennell said the signs also can be valuable for business­ es since they help customers as well as emergency respon­ ders find a particular office or service, especially for businesses home-based where the ability to have signs may be limited by zon­ ing ordinances. The signs can be ordered by calling the Caledonia Fire 616-891-0140. station, Checks should be made out to the Caledonia Firefighters Association. » 1 Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 - Late. Wi nter Toduct Sale... shear 0Ff pleasure 20% HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR CUT PERM ah m-stock products NAILS’ COLOR HAIR CARE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY________ in bin o co CD o V 122 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-7719_____ 795-7719 ■ a ——— NTEMPO tZALON Boutique 1 KT------------------- /ALort inc' Co-Owners, Amy Speck and Nancy Rious are pleased to announce that Contempo Solon has moved to a beautiful new exquisite location in the Glen Valley Retail Center . - a a . « - • • Our passion for the industry has led us to create this 2800 square foot salon to better serve our clients. Our design team of stylists, esthetician and massage therapists look at people in a different way to explore L UM with cutting edge technology. Our goal is to ensure a high their personality level of professionalism and client: care. I We carry Aveda, Redken, Pureology and Paul Mitchell. Visit us for a complimentary consultation 9175 Cherry valley Caledonia Village Centre 616-891-1093 www.contemposalonandboutique.com 4/DB^ - �Page 4/The Sun and News Saturday February 23 2013 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Fraak P. Snvdrr Sen** Pa Moody. VkM Dai ad Ordwat 7240 68* Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 God and mx<> A# moMr/« to LcHMM Batirt ntrwfapaaoa awl baptist church alaska Sunday Services 9:30 AM - Worship 11 00 AM - Sunday School 6 00 PM - Adufl BOe Study 6 00 PM - Student Ministries AM walks, One faith Sundat Set**J ................. ------- 9:45 i rn Sumbi M'wrong W< Scnicc. ....I180 am Sundat Earning Smtcc...-..... _ ..—XrfMt p.m. KcJncadat Student M interne* Wcdncadas W<»rd O Brian F Harnson, Paitof 9669 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledoma.org Saturday Evening Mass......................5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Considering becoming Catholic? Call or sec our website for information middirviUevouthgroup.com Sunday Worship 1 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Service Times: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth................. Pioneer Club...... ible Study......... >11 the epic HISTORY CHANNEL miniseries... Traditional: 9 AM Contemporary: 11 AM Experience the Scriptures like never before! MORNINGSTAR C HURCH www.FirstChurchHastlngs.org MomingStarChurchOnline.org • 269.743.4104 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church « co 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (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 Senior P»tor Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 Phone: (269) 948-2261 'Rmhinh) ‘.Hi'C/nnvh ■Jn in iliiJ fhri'nt]/i io ■I < 1 ■■ Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor Helping Others Through (rod's Loving Grace Joiri us for: worshi o Sun mornin k or 11 ;00AM. Lakeside Peace , C K U F c H Community Church F no OTHEIt A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitncyvillc Avenue. Aho Contemporary Worship ............................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................................. 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosschcr Church Office: (616) 868-6402 __________ www.lakcsidecommuhity.org amZ scatter tv the Qnlatutns u 616.891.8119 www.peacechurch.ee .the point 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service . 10:00 a.m. . 5:30 p.m. ’A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' Rev. Tom DeVries. Pastor - 795-3667 Thy Word Join us Sundays @ 9 & 11 am dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick and children's church M48 78th Street Cledon^. Ml 40316 616406-9660 WWW thepontcftjrt* com From Gmnd Rapxfa Go South on M 37, than Waat an 70th Sfaat) Middleville United Methodist Church Applying AU of the Bible to All of Life Is Truth authentic church for the modern world for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, middlevillecrc .org 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia. Ml 49316 698-6850 wwwduttonurc org day ofyour week Nurwn available dunnp aervict* @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia. Ml 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www .st paulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gcrke ill Jr <*■<* SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH *. ^9 ST* Mass Times: Saturday...... Sunday Sunday (Spanish Mass) Mil ....... 4:00 pm ....... 9:30 am ....... 5:00 pm MIDDLEVILLE SATURDAY SERVICE TIME 7pm SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 9 30am /11am 20 State Street Middleville. Ml / tveweb cum t- s« sen U• GOD'S WORD NOURISHES ■wtejnop 'Wiota , 111 Church St Office: (269)795-9266 9:00 a m. Sunday Service Saints Andrew & Matthias 24 1 5 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) Pt. Rev David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 www.umcmkidlevilie.o 'U Sunday School for all ages Sunday Worship Youth Group Wednesday AWANA 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. 7;(K) p.m. 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer 6:45 p.m. Rc\ . Neal Slockeland ttww.whitneyvi11ebible. org IFCA * t • * • ’ '' * 5^5 Whitneyville Fellowship Church 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52nd and 48"' St. Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www WhitneyvilleFellowship.org - 616-868-0621 Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. 9:15 A M. Morning Prayer • 10:00 A M. Holy Communion Pastor Tony Shumaker Bible ^Church I Yankee Springs Bible Church Children s ministry during worship Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun 6:00 pm I WFUR 102.9 FM and Sunday School "Celebrating 50 Years in 2012 • • CHRISTIAN REFORMED MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED (Dytton Tlnited (Reformed Church Q 45am Bible Studies 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 - www.cornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue Il 00am - Contemporan fc'iliS. "The Bible. The Whole Bible, and Nothing but the Bible ” church church I Sunday the best X 10am • Traditionil 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. •It a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 Royle Bailard Al Strouse Calvary Grace Brethren Church _. 1 Make »j*ri 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 » Church phone (269) 795-8816 Rev. Jodie Fletsner. Pastor Church Office: 616 891 8669 Fax: 891 8648 www.caledoniaumc org < Sundas Services PARM ELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 10:00 a.m. Worship. Children’s Sunday School & Choirs during worship. K - 3rd Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays at 6 p.m. cornerstone V J J dThe ©lb (Time JlHetijobidt dLburtb Web site hrtp://good4hcphcrdlcTm.g{x>glcpagrYcnm 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons lo Vine) Safurdoy 6:00PM Sunday 9:30 & 11:15AM 4 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 269 945 5463 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 13700 84th St. Alto, Ml 49302 • 868-7440 • Pastor Bryan Maley Website www caharygracebrefhrenchurch com • E-mail calvarygbc©hotmail com Sunday School 9 30 a m • Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m Wednesday Evening Services Bible Study and Prayer ••••••••••««•*>*«•»••••••»•*■••*«••» ...7 00 p.m. Little Kids Zoo......... ..7 00 p.m IK Time ........ ....... Kids ...6:45 p m Word of Life Youth Group..... ■•••■•••■•■•■•I••••*«••••• ...6 45 p.m. Thursday Women's Bible Study . •****»•••••••••••»••••••«• .... 9:30 am. Thursday Practonum............. »••••••••••»•«•••<••••#••• .... 6:00 p.m. . ........ 10:00 a.m. ......... 11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6.30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. 405 N M 37 Highway Hastings Ml 49058 www.bnghtside.org . 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor - Caledonia 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Sundays 5-7pm The Intersect (9-12th) Sundays 5-7pm KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville. Ml 49333 • 945-1555 A Five Week Experience in conjunction with Presbyterian Church . 6:45 p.m PLACE tor \ OU R BRIGHTSIDE Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! .^...,645 p.m. tff lafc Oubt..... .......... .. . .6 45 pjn .fbc roiddloillr.net l_ Pastor Greg Cooper ... 8edneadav Mid Week Pravcf .... A Real. Relevant. Relational. Middleville Wesleyan Church M 17. Vr* .4 Middk' ilk command tUtowan alJaaut Chriat oho raach our cjommutuTf *ith the toap* r> I Rectory 269-948-9327 http.//netministries org/see/ctMjrches.exe/chl 7897 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...................................................... 1 1:00 a m. - Beg.-Adult u - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) LO Sun. Evening Worship....................................... 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study.......................... 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson 06*00310 til �The Sun and News. Saturday. February 23, 2013/ Page 5 Heritage Association to host storytelling party The Thomapple Heritage Association will have a win­ ter storytelling party at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, in the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library. The association is gather­ about stories ins V Local students named I to MSU dean’s list * The Michigan State University dean's list honors all full-time undergraduates who earn a 3.50 or better grade-point average for courses totaling 12 or more credits for a given semester. Several local students were included in the fall 2012 dean's list, including: Adam Thelen, Allo Bailey Esterley, Ian Horak, Madeline Hicks, Meredith Assaly, Stacey Forton,Stephanie Forton, Stephen Peabody. Caledonia — Alexa Berlin, Ashlyn Bleckley, Travis Christian, Evan Cronick, Benjamin Davenport, Christopher Grygiel, Ryan Hiltunen, Thacker Thacker Hisey, Hisey, Sydney Hugen, Amber Klampferer, rad Klinkner, Sara Kuzava, Nicholas Lannes, Alexander Loji, Christopher Mirque, aSS’ S’: Kraft Meadows Middle School names students of the month Honored as Students of the Month for their display of being caring students at Kraft Meadows Middle School are (kneeling, from left), Mitchell DeJong, Trenton Ruffner, Tanner Scheidel, Josiah Staskiewicz (second row) Loren Brown, Madyson Cisler, Keara Finkbeiner, Madison Kargol, Anna Hansen, Cole Hebert, McKinley Weakley, Mackenzie Jackson, (third row) Brendan Dolan, Grant Cook, Ashley Grove, Yasmeen West, Nathan Lauer, Elise Poll, Jacquelynn Jeschke, Hunter Hilla, Hanna Zawacki, Hayden Latham (back) Precious Stanton, Patrick Snyder, Ronie Finkbeiner, Grace Avery, Carly Pieri, Ashley Postma, Hannah Stegehuis, Bailey Birman, Kurdt Phillips, Matthew Spees and Jacob Bennett. Morning Star video program bringing Bible to life «« miniseries, "The Bible." "It’s the greatest story ever written and, this spring, it will come to life in a new way," says Pastor David Korsen. Morning Star Church is The great stories of the Bible will come to life at Morning Star Church with "The Bible 30-Day Church Experience," a video presen­ tation series based on the epic History Channel TV lit Im r IW Middleville TOPS 546 Mill®! swim-. SXSCSBNQTB:^ ■ ft A) a n ■ NOW l< ’I reading the bylaws. Betty presented a program regarding a lady who shared her secrets for losing weight. Walking was a favorite help, along with changing her eat­ ing habits and maintaining a good attitude. The meeting closed with the TOPS pledge. The next meeting will be Feb. 25. Visitors are welcome to attend the meetings at 500 Lincoln Meadows beginning at 5 p.m. For more informa­ tion, call Patricia, 616-8689642, or Betty, 616-7653483. The Feb. 18 meeting opened with singing the new TOPS song. Minutes from the Feb. I I meeting were read and approved. Best loser for the week is Sharon, with Virginia as run­ ner-up. The food-chart draw­ ing was won by Frances. Betty, Patricia, Jan, Phyllis and Sharon also participated. The holiday loser was Kathy. Sue, Jan, Nancy, Sharon and Virginia also lost over Valentine's Day. The 50/50 drawing winner was Patricia. Sue won the haha box. Patricia finished Bible'tX 616-891 -9703 REW * 1 ) Loan Huynh The aJt arber Salon 6561 one of hundreds churches in the country to present "The Bible Church 30-Day Experience" bringing the Scriptures to life and includ­ ing video clips from the Channel's History Channel’s epic miniseries produced by the Emmy Award-winning hus­ band and wife team of Mark ** The Voice," Burnett ( and "Survivor”) Roma Downey ("Touched By an Angel"). This is the first year the exclusive licensed content Michigan Technological University has released its dean's list for the 2012 fall semester. To be included, students must achieve grade point averages of 3.5 or higher. Those earning straight A averages of 4.0 are indicated by asterisks (*). cnQ'ciQ-ements Jasonville Farms Blvd. S.E., Caledonia, Ml 49316 to I0M Among the honorees are the following students from the local area: Jonathan Delton Kelley. Hastings — Keith Anderson, Tyler Benjamin, John Feldpausch, * Garv Amanda Pleyte, Stenzelbarton. Neil Middleville Bergsma. 11 A SwierengA SINCE K___ 1 9 4 9 9369 Cherry Valley (M37) In the D&W Caledonia Village Center 616-891-5750 SwierengaJewelers.com •A < TT jH THE HISTORY CHANNEL • •> ,(> J -f',1 * THE EPIC STORY OF LOVE, SACRIFICE, AND HOPE • Clips from the miniseries • Thought-provoking sermons i the BIBLE MORNING STAR CHURCH MorninqStarChurchQnline.org • 269.743.4104 r Pl V Hillen-Langley Begins Mar. 3 • Inspiring music w' i *1I a Caledonia Community Cable Corporation •It :> CHANNEL 98 6661 A Five Week Experience in conjunction with the epic TV miniseries. I ( Local • Trusted • Fair Wve Finally Got You Coveted! I >•. ‘ -9A I AND SILVER TOO! to V-' • 0 Ill* < BUYING GOLD F n Be your own Boss/ Chair for rent U The Bible... this year experience it like never before!. 4 < ___ LH 1 4 s Local students named to Michigan Tech dean’s list Monday 9-7; Tuesday/Wednesday 11:15-7; Thursday-Saturday 9-7 • Mens Facials .$25.00 & ■KMKA Perm Facials • Women’s Haircut Color $14.00 $35.00 $50.00 $30.00 m tr* from "The Bible" miniseries has been available to church­ es to use in creating a worship experience and Morning Star Church hopes it will allow many to see the Bible in a whole new way. Morning Star Church is located at 640 Arlington Court in Middleville, next to Tires 2000. For more infor­ mation go to www. Morn ingStarChurchO nline.org or call 269-7434104. Kevin Ryan Moorman, Alyssa Petz, O'Hagan, Micah Richardson, Alex Schenk, Austin Schneider, • Brent Schwarz, Saira Shah, Dakota Soule, Valerie Van Ryn, Lauren Vander Hulst, Kaitlyn Vanzee, Lauren White. Delton — Michael Bassett, Ryan Hook. Alicia Freeport Bruinsma, Danielle Palmer. Hastings — Abigail Worm, Ambrie Storey, Dylan McKay, Eric Kendall, Kaczmarczyk, Jessica Jessica Kloosterman, Leanne Dinges, Martin Ogrodzinski, Morgan Stowe. Middleville — Bryan Kars, Colin Texter, Eric Pitsch, Lara Dahlke, Tess Shavalier. Plainwell — Alexa Sheets, Brittani Havenaar, Casandra Meitz. AJJ • naircui, Haircut, rinisn Finish w/nui w/Hot Vieaiii Cream Razor Around Hairline, Ear Waxing - for only 4> I ■ ■ A I Middleville’s history and will discuss how to publish them for future historians. The X.group — also will discuss the grant submitted to Michigan Humanities Council. For more information, call Jean. 616-293-8666. David Langley and Mary Ellen Doyle are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Eryn Cecilia Langley, to Shane James Hillen, son of James and Linda Hillen. graduated Eryn from Plainwell High School and Shane from Caledonia High School. A March 2013 wedding is planned. [Caledon iaTV. com k „ CABLE LIVE ON DEMAND Watch Us: Caledonia's Public Access, Education, Government Videos Accepting: Volunteers For Free Digital Video Classes Wanted: Student Interns for 2013 Fill out applications on www.caledoniatv.com * * THANK YOU CALEDONIA INTERNET VIEWERS!! Due to high demand. We TRIPLED our capacity for same-time viewers for both LIVE, and ON DEMAND! ___ ’ Caledonia Community Cable Corporation Years Studio location: 9809 Cherry Valley Aw SE (M37-West Side) > Mailing Address: PO Box 288, Caledonia, Ml 49316 •Lt New Email Address: lnfo@caledoniatv.com i • 06801418 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, February 23, 2013 .-'4* ■ Kiwanis Club honors business owners Bruce and Kerri Higgins, owners of Montery Grille, were recently honored by the Caledonia Kiwanis Club with a distinguished service award. The Higginses have given continuous support to the community and allow the Kiwanis Club to meet week­ ly at their establishment and provide support for many community events. Bruce was instrumental in forming the Caledonia Area Chamber of Commerce and each year helps local families through the holiday food and toy drive. Bruce and Kerri are long­ term members of Kiwanis. Pictured with Bruce and Kerri is Jane Heiss, Kiwanis pres­ ident. Caledonia begins planning for first Relay for Life The American Cancer Society is looking for local businesses, organizations, families and friends to get involved in the 2013 Relay for Life of Caledonia. This is the first year Caledonia will host its own Relay and a number of volunteers, spon­ sors and teams are needed to make it a success. Relay For Life is a com­ munity event that draws in hundreds of community members within a 24-hour period who all have one common goal: To create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. This year’s Caledonia event will be held from noon to noon, May 31 to June 1 at the Caledonia High School track. It is a 24-hour event where teams “camp out,” raise money and walk — all in an effort to celebrate, remember and fight back against cancer. There are several ways businesses can get involved in this year’s Relay for Life including sponsorships, cre­ ating a team, donations for a silent auction. Sponsorship commitments are due April 1 and teams are beginning to be formed. For more information 1 v s 1 t www.relayforlife.org/caledoniami. For sponsorship informa­ tion, email Brigitte Betser, sponsor committee chair, bbetser@frannet.com, or, for information on sponsorships, teams or silent auction, call Alex Willey, 616-551-4038 or email alexandra.willey@cancer.org. Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads i I The Outer ImageSalon TIC WmiIcL tike to- welcome Tara Caldwell and Whiteny Eldridge Come in to get your cut and color with Tara or Whitney and receive a... FREE Pedicure offer valid through the month of March and must be done at time of hair service. 616-891-1570 9954 Cherry Valley Ave., Ste B. Caledonia SEMINOLE, AL - George Joseph (Joe) Howard, age 73, of Seminole, AL, passed away on February 15, 2013 from complications due to leukemia; a battle he fought for almost two years. Joe passed peacefully at home with his children at his side. Joe was born October 13, 1939, the fourth son of George and Lenore Howard. He grew up on a dairy farm in Alto, MI graduating from Caledonia High School in 1957. Joe received a degree in paper technology from Western Michigan University in 1961. He began his career with Scott Paper Co. in the Detroit Mill and transferred to Scott's Mobile, AL operations in 1966; retir­ ing in 1994. Joe also served in Michigan and the National Alabama Air Guard. Joe was predeceased by his parents and sister-in-law, Nancy Howard. He is survived by his for­ mer wife, Bonnie Kampfschulte Howard; their two children, Patrick (Eamar) Howard of Alto, and Susan (Bryan) ■ Pape of Mobile, AL; four grandchil­ dren, Nathan and Declan Howard and Sally and Worth Pape. Joe is also survived by his four brothers, James (Sallie) Howard. William (Joan) Howard. Thomas (Fran) and Raymond Howard Howard; all residing in Michigan. Joe is also sur­ vived by his loving compan­ ion, Linda Lofton of Daphne, AL. No one could ever say Joe didn't live life exactly the way he wanted. He spent his retirement years in Seminole, AL on the Styx River build­ ing his home entirely by himself. Although he never quite finished that house, Joe hosted more social gather­ ings than most other homes •It in the neighborhood. Joe was liked by everyone he met and was happiest "at the river" around a fire or tinkering with his antique Farmall tractors. Friends and neighVTS were always stopping by to socialize and check on his progress with the house. If a man is measured by the number of friends he has, Joe was a wealthy man indeed. Joe's wishes were to be cremated. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at The Courtyard Manor, 751 Dauphin Street, Mobile Alabama from 2 until 5p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contribu­ tions to the American Cancer Society or the Hospice organization/charity of your choice. A I Hl • di mH &. 1^ I IM Sandra L. Klaver MI CALEDONIA, Sandra L. Klaver, age 68, of Caledonia, passed away sud­ denly on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Betty Oldenburger. She is survived by her hus­ band of 42 years, Glen L. Klaver; her children, Betty J. DeVormer, John L. and Brandie Gerou, Glen L. and Kristi Klaver; grandchildren, Tara Bressette, James Klaver, John A. Gerou and Sandra Gerou; great-grand­ children, Morgan and Hailee Bressette; sister, Gwen Barron; brothers, Jeff and Jim Oldenburger. Sandi’s greatest loves were her family, especially her grandchildren and great­ grandchildren and cooking for her family. She was the former owner of Sandi’s Coffee Mug in Cutlerville. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 25, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Caledonia), 616 E. Main St., with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating. Interment in Lakeside Cemetery. Members of the family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home Sunday, February 24, 5-7 p.m. and Monday from noon until the time of the service. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. Si £ 1 as ** Ernest IK. “Ernie” McCracken MIDDLEVILLE, Ml Ernest W. "Ernie" McCracken, of Middleville, passed away February 19, 2013. Ernie was bom September 25, 1936 in Sault Ste. Marie, the son of John and Ellen M. (Sterling) McCracken. Ernie proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard as a Light House Keeper, retiring in 1978, with over 22 years of serv­ ice, and his last position as Light House Keeper was •Si Chicago Harbor. He was an antique car enthusiast. Ernie enjoyed bowling and fishing, and was a member of the American Legion and the B.P.O.E. Elks. On October 9, 1982, Ernie married Geri Devito who survives. Ernie is also survived by children, Russell C. McCracken, Ronald E. McCracken, Kristi (Dan) Curtis, Michelle (Jon) Klein and Kimberely McCracken; a sister, Rosemarie McCracken; nine grandchil­ dren and several nieces and nephews. ■ •xj -S' f V •4. X II s ■ -'I' ■■ ri ■ Mid I V* li He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Mary, Marion who died at Vi * A birth, Betty and her twin sis­ ter, Bonnie; and a brother, John. Ernie's family will receive friends Sunday, February 24, 2013 from 2 to 4 p.m. with a Prayer Service and Military Honors at 4 p.m. with Deacon Jeff Ryan officiating at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, Middleville. Memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to view Ernie's online guest book or to leave a condolence mes­ sage for the family. GET MORE NEWS! tec Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. s Ca// 945-9554 for more information. I X �I The Sun and News, Saturday, February 23, 2013/ Page 7 Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 TK grad returns to help I fll students plan for future i Can investors learn from yoga followers? 1 Ml 1 rV V - investor, you also may need to train yourself to relax because, given the ups and downs of the market, it’s not hard to become overwrought and make ill-advised deci­ sions based on short-term events. Staying calm and maintaining a long-term view of things may help you make better investment deci­ sions. • Positive thinking — Our own thoughts and actions are largely responsible for creating our happiness and suecess, according to yoga teachings. And positive thinking can play a key role in investing, too. For exam­ pie, if you were to constantly look at negative headlines, you might conclude that it is pointless to invest tor the future because external events — economic instability abroad, political squab bles at home, natural disasters and so on — will just your disrupt plans. Consequently, you might decide not to invest, or invest in such a way that can make VII ■ . - --- ---- » progress toward your financan I keep up with cial goals difficult. But if you the tax law changes J maintain a positive attitude, [ everybody’s talking you may be more inclined to (about? I need a plan. I And someone to help invest wisely for your future. •*% wme make the right • Visualization — - In yoga, decision." visualization is often used to I reduce stress. At any given time, you might find it diffi­ cult to relax, but you can use • • M. • see your imagination to v-: yourself — and put yourself — in a relaxed state. As an - <ar. <** ‘*’I investor, you need to visual| ize your goals, such as a & LLK ■' retirement. comfortable . _ < _ before you can define a strat ­ CPA’s at Walker, Fluke & Sheldon spend years egy to help you work toward preparing for moments just like these. them. By seeing yourself Don’t trust your taxes to just anyone. where you want to be, you’ll Providing tax, accounting and auditing services for over 36 years. be motivated to take the o> co actions necessary to work Jik 3 toward getting there. Walker, Fluke & Sheldon, plc £ Try putting the principles of CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS yoga to work — they may 616.522.0792 www.wfscpas.com 269.945.9452 help you become a better investor. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. It’s probably not on your calendar, but World Yoga Day takes place on Feb. 24. As more people have discov­ ered its healthful benefits, yoga has grown in populari­ ty. But whether or not you practice yoga, you can apply its lessons to other areas of your life — such as invest­ ing. Specifically, consider the yoga-related following themes and how they might translate into investment habits that may be beneficial: If you • Balance observe advanced yoga prac­ titioners, you will be amazed at the balance they exhibit during certain positions. But for serious yoga students, the idea of “balance” goes beyond physical movements and extends to a concept of life that emphasizes, among other things, an avoidance of extremes. As an investor, you too need to avoid extremes, such as investing too aggressively, too conser- u s th I Ma > c • » .V V> I k 1 tilu * I L. • 1 * I ft I I Jh I I 1 I 3! ill), hud •’W r il 130 WiH ■■ 12063**1 agllfc ’ . t- i• IVV i’1 »■'' . nt * < vatively or too sporadically. By building a balanced port­ folio, and by investing regu­ larly, you can help improve your chances of making progress toward your finan­ cial goals. • Flexibility — Among its many benefits, yoga helps people increase their flexibil­ ity — and greater flexibility results in fewer injuries and an increased capacity to enjoy many physical activi­ ties. As an investor, you need to be flexible enough to adjust your portfolio as need­ ed while still following a long-term strategy that’s appropriate for your individ­ ual goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. • Relaxation — For yoga students, proper relaxation is essential to achieving mental equanimity, emotional bal­ ance and inner strength. But relaxation doesn’t always come easily — even experi­ enced yoga practitioners need to work at it. As an Navigate, Barry County’s local College Access Network, has brought speciaiists t0 four Barry County high schools, including Ben Ybema Thornapple at Kellogg. Navigate considers col­ lege any post-secondary edu­ cation, from a six-week course to doctoral studies, statistics show that by the year 2oi8. 62 percent of jobs in Michigan will require post-secondary education, said Emily Elliott, who is directing the Navigate pro1 .1 T~\ gram t- *hrough the Barry Community Foundation and many partnering organiza­ tions. College graduates earn an average of $20,000 per year more than those who on|y have a high school -• I < I& - I r - David W. 111" r I » i i Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads DPM PC I if 1 Treating ALL Foot and Ankle Conditions ► * 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 4 I 1 I ^0 ■r’T at" Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery1 R Ben Ybema working with students at the high school to encourage them to stretch their goals. He said he wants to reach out to parents so they know they are an important part of Navigate’s initiative. 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He gra dUated from TKHS in graduated 2006 and then graduated from Michigan Central University with a degree in physical education and heaith. He said he is excited about /a I* Nr f with seniors, Ybema also will be part of the career fair for sophomores this year. He said he wants to make sure students discover scholar­ ships and other resources available to them. For more information about Navigate and other resources for students and parents, call Emily Elliott, 269-945-0526 or email emily@barrycf.org. k (269) 945-5463, ext. 3003 or noahsarkschool.org Noah's Ark Preschool •I* | First Presbyterian Church | Hastings, Michigan �• 4> * Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, February 23, 2013 I PA TROL, continued from page 1 through a State of Michigan grant to the county, which averages 700 hours per sea­ son. “That’s cheap,” reacted Commissioner Howard •II ” Gibson. “Hoot “That's real cheap,” sec­ onded Commissioner Joyce Snow. Jones justified her calcula­ tion by stating the additional marine officer would be a part-time employee without a benefits package paid at a $13 per hour rate. The addi­ tional $7 per hour amount would cover incidental costs such as fuel, equipment, uni­ forms, maintenance, and lia­ bility insurance. Commission Chair Crai Stolsonburg questioned >2Jones’ figures, pointing out that the marine division operates on a $134,000 annual budget and, based on last year’s 2,100 hours of service, the average cost for division service is $64 per hour. “We're not comparing apples to apples,” responded •II Jones. “I included lake time only. The $20 per hour does not include the education we do for new boaters, training, investigation time, or court appearances we may be required to make.” Commissioner Jon Smelker took issue with comments made by Jones suggesting that, at times identified as high-patrol needs or in the enforcement of noise ordinances, more than one officer would be on duty, either in the boat •II or on land. Saturday Hours Professional Services! Great Product Selections! www.caledoniavisioncenter.com 616-891-202© 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 4931 *— CM I Richard J. Choryan, O.D. J Fir sttRehab boat just doesn't add up.” /n other business, commis­ sioners: •II • Recommended board approval of an $8,930 expen­ diture from the diverted felons fund for purchase of a “total station” to assist in the reconstruction of fatal and serious injury traffic crashes. ■ airy County Undersheriff Bob Baker pointed out that use of the Aras 360 threedimensional forensic anima­ tion equipment and the Vericom Computer braking and brake drag analysis soft­ ware would cut by 50 per­ cent the time now needed for accident reconstruction. “The only limitations to this equipment is your imag­ ination,” Baker told commis­ sioners in pointing out other possible uses, including the ability to download floor plans and layouts of every school in the county to every patrol car. • Recommended board approval to sign the 2013 grant contract with the administrative office of the Michigan Supreme Court for the Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program. Ines Straube, probate register with the Barry County Family Division/Trial Court, told commissioners that, of the 10 individuals assigned to the rigid probation pro­ gram in lieu of prison, only two are still seeking employ­ ment. One. One, a longtime “With two officers in a boat, that's $26 per hour,” appealed Smelker, “and you're even talking about •!• adding a boat during the fire­ works event.” Jones agreed, but said that the additional officer alloca­ tion would be applied against the contracted 100 hours of additional patrol. “They’re gettin' a deal," observed Gibson, which elicited the entry of Yankee Springs Township Supervisor Mark Englerth to the discussion. “These citizens felt so strongly about •ii public safety that they were willing to dip into their own pockets,” said Englerth in reference to the GLPA’s participation in the proposed deal. “They didn’t ask for a millage. “I’m a little disappointed that, whether on water or on land, the safety of citizens isn’t a priority,” added Englerth. “ I think we need a mindset of how we get it done, not of how much more can we charge.” The commission voted 61, with Smelker dissenting, to recommend that the con­ tract be approved by the full commission at next week’s board of commissioners meeting. “I just feel that $20 does not represent the full cost to the county,” Smelker said after the meeting. “The time, the fuel and two people in a M 'OtSM® EE® ® //*< ' ' IM YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • • • • Astym www.astym.com • Pediatrics Sports Rehab • Orthopedics ML 830 Laser www.microlightcorp.com Back and Neck Pain I/ THE SUMMIT • 150* Michigan Big Game Mounts • New Product Display Area “ > V B rrui i. • > c^/chig*^ (SW Sloe 01 Lansingj — . _ e NEW Faciktv w Hige of Lansmg! 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I —* 04 » 1 board, entire Doard, accepted Shinavier’s suggestion that he do a “full documentation •II mode" time study on com­ puter support servicing. • Received a report from Equalization Director Tim VanderMark, who guided new commissioners through a primer on equalization responsibilities and work strategies. “Equalization’s function is to make sure that all tax­ payers are treated equally,” said VanderMark, who pro­ vided a detailed calendar of duties and deadline dates for a variety of equalization duties mandated by the state. Included in VanderMark’s report were updates and alerts on a variety of key developments. A statewide vote in August 2014 on the abolishment of the industrial personal tax exemption, which could dramatically impact the county’s general fund, was one such alert. Perhaps even more alarming was VanderMark’s observa­ tion that 53 new bills were passed by the state Legislature in December. From an equalization stand­ •II. point, many must still be studied carefully to deter­ mine their effect on future tax support of county gov­ ernment. The board meets for its official board of commis­ sioners meeting Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 9 a.m. in its meet­ ing chambers at the court­ house, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. Feb. 22-23-24, 2O13^®pW® ■ I’’ • I See a Licensed Physical Therapist Every Visit , YOUR HANDS-ON, REAL GEAR, HUNTING INFO HQ PHYSICAL THERAPY methamphetamine user, is employed and making pay­ ments toward assessed court and restitution costs. Citing a cost of $60 per day for each individual in the program, Straube reminded commis­ sioners of the savings incurred from the $94 per day for prison housing. • Discussed a possible contract for use with agen­ cies not directly connected to the county's general fund support for computer and technology services. “The courts, the sheriff s department and our county departments are our main mission,” reported David Shinavier, director for the county’s technology and geographic information sys­ tems, “and even that is stretching us thin.” Shinavier reported that reliance on the county department for technical sup­ port is coming from town­ •It ships, villages and a variety of county agencies that do not have needed expertise or even the ability to define what they might need if deal­ ing with the private sector. 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Call Toll-free: 1-800-259-4150 V • I �The Sun and News, Saturday, February 23, 2013/ Page 9 TKHS hosts Science Olympiad competition 1 X w •\ i 11 1 ”, □ ft to V 1 S X * ‘Q ‘to <1 a1 i I ! ir Xi * > _ “ *»._ 's F* 4 tl I IJJ ft. w . '’toir / W e• > 1. 1 Hi ■ 'S h ", .• L x .. kl,, . I <.A ft: <1> lb i Contestants prepare for the magnetic car competition. ? 1 ft * were among the 28 teams competing in the Science Students from as far away as Indiana and Wisconsin **.« Each school supplies a team or omciais io conauci one contest. Here, a coach and student from Grand Rapjds Christian High School take careful measuremerits in the gravity vehicle competition. 'O’ - ■■ Thornapple Kellogg high School students Dustin Moody and Luke Foote practice with their gravity vehi­ cle. ( — I1B - c ^ii 1 <4 W tea. 4 «» tlAi. *kwa«» 7-^’1 I 11 :i 1 tr 538; Bl i i I - ■Whs3li •T- 1 I tk as r f I ***.«’’ '5-— 1 M - • 4 ? . t J ’J L * 3 J i i (■ r —4 L I r VI z-* r r < V4’ J■- Ml Ml In $ii ft Nil > I i k B 1 I - I n4 1 1 ________ 1 I At right: Many parents and visitors watch as students compete in the Science Olympiad contests. The Boomilever competition, which tests lightweight structures to rM®» Mli® 4 hold up to 35 pounds of sand, takes place in the shop room. ~ — F *rfl *■ • S. * J <3 of officials to conduct one contest. Here, a coach and Each school supplies a team student from Grand Rapids Christian High School take careful measurements in the 'J TV ano gravity vehicle competition. at Olympiad invitational Thornapple Kellogg High School Feb. 9. This is the seventh year the school has hosted an invitational and it continues to attract many teams from across the state. Teams com­ peted throughout the day in I 24 different contests. Thomapple Kellogg teams learned a lot during the com- f petition and hope they will be able to apply those les­ sons to future competitions. The Hastings A team second placed in third ‘‘Boomilever,” in 44 Designer Genes," third in 44 Elastic Launched Glider,” fourth in Forensics,” and fifth in “Robot Arm.” The Hastings B team placed fifth in “Water Quality." A team from Grand Rapids Christian won the competition's overall title with a team from Saline coming in second. Teams from Menominee, Wise., and Northridge High School in Middlebury, Ind., made the trip worthwhile with third and fourth place overall fin­ ishes, respectively. 4 1 h" V I( I n GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! F / ■< Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. r Matthew Maurer (left) prepares to release a plane in the elastic launched glider contest while teammate Connor Wales looks on. r' ✓ JA z Jj I Call 945-9554 for more information. « �* —— Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, February 23, 2013 Gun Lake Winterfest brings out winter enthusiasts Gun Lake Winterfest Mayoral candidates Ossie Martinez and Alex Liceaga end up in a tie vote and shared the title. There was some talk of a recount — but the two decided it was a fair outcome for the event that was brought back by popular demand this year after being absent for several years. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer The annual Gun Lake Winterfest weekend brought out a crowd of winter and snow enthusiasts. Hundreds of people braved the conditions cold snowy and conditions throughout the weekend — which included a continuous mix of sunshine and snow Saturday — to attend favorite annual events and some new events. Winterfest chairperson Rich Paiz said he was very pleased overall with this year’s events, adding that people seemed pleased with the variety of entertainment and events. “We definitely had better weather than a year ago and that helps with turnout,” said Paiz. A new event, the Battle of the Beards, brought in a lot of new people, he said, and was a popular contest. “I think a lot of people came here for the contest who had never been to Winterfest before. We hope we can build on that and make it even bigger and bet­ ter next year,” said Paiz. The Battle of the Beards had 21 contestants compet­ ing in four categories. Mikel Schaffer of Grand Rapids took first place in the “snot catcher” category for natural mustaches. In the groomed powder category, Nick McNamara of Brighton was first, Phil Meistr of Holland was second and James Cook of Pierson was third. The “big gnarly beards” category was won by Matt Olson of Hudsonville fol­ lowed by Aldon Olson of Justin Buskirk of The Bib is named chili cook-off winner. by Frank Raterink of Grand Rapids with Eric Fouch of Caledonia in second and Tim Garvin in third place. Judges for the Battle of the Hudsonville in second place and Craig Warners of Morley in third. The “winter whiskers” category was won $ people donning 80s-style clothes and dancing to music from the decade. “It was a huge success. We had a lot of people out on Sc. £> sift ft ■ Foot & /Pai kle KENT PODIATRY 1 iabetic ▼ J 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. 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Bellabay Realty is graciously matching Faro’s contributions per meal. These kids might decide the water is a little more refreshing in July — but they brave the cold to take part in the annual event. s ■ A * I < < - I I �The Sun and News. Saturday, February 23, 2013/ Page 11 1 I I I !^1 A A -■-M 4 9 // 'U !■■■> • Members of the Gun Lake Tribe take part in the Gun Lake Winterfest opening cer­ pyc_ _ _ _ emonies. Bikini season is just around the corner and these brave models put on a show despite the cold conditions Saturday. The fashion show is sponsored by Previously Pink. , ,SW. , S?: S r * i * 4 I I I From previous page the voting ended in a tie. Ossie Martinez and Alex Liceaga each had the exact same number of votes. While there was some talk of a recount, the two decided to share the title for the week­ end, at least, although there may be some type of runoff later in the year. All funds raised by the mayoral candidate voting and other Winterfest events goes to a fund, and the Winterfest committee divides the pro­ ceeds among local charities. While Paiz said does not yet have an accurate total for the dollars raised, he thinks Alic Belson (left) and Mike Swift prepare omelets for the weekend was successful. breakfast at the Winterfest. The annual breakfast raised about $500 that will help buy local families Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners later in the year. And about 150 jumpers braved the icy waters of Gun Lake for the festival favorite polar dip. Some decided to jump or wade in gracefully, while others performed their best belly flops and cannon­ balls. “You have to be a little crazy to do it,” said Paiz. “It's a great, fun event that a 't * t I ’ * II * Teams have fun playing snow volleyball during the Gun Lake Winterfest weekend. // Be "SENSIBLE "about your water! — - * f • Over 35 years of experience AYNARD' F WATER CONDITIONING r 9 — —- ^YN.ARDS wr a mil* vynwir SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS RESIDENTIAL Authorized PRO’S PICK Dealer • • COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL SERVICING ALL MAKES AND MODELS Make the Right Choice... Continued next page 2: I r Simple to Buy, Simple Io Own, Simple to Love... Call Today! * I f. _ Uh 1 Authorized PRO’S PICK Dealer 1 U Appliances Drinking Water ■9* free Beverages •• -J V .. F Corey Wormeester wins the pizza eating contest in lions the men’s division. j 7 * J1 IJ fl' ■I Bard Bloom, O.D. 1 yf’ IF 11 A;* F, y i Hastings ,06801160 216 N. 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Avery Liceaga sits still while getting her face painted. ft $ z z z jj 1 - < 1-? V YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ✓ BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 49333 aW 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 ATTENTION YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS BARRY COUNTY - MI Yankee Springs Township is accepting applications for appointments to the BOARD OF REVIEW Board of Review members must be qualified electors, land owners and taxpayers of Yankee Springs Township (MCL 168.342). Two young people compete in the annual talent show doing cartwheels on stage. Winterfest started a week ago for ice fishermen of all ages. Winners in the fishing contest were Nathan Dreyer, taking first place in the adult category with a nine-inch bluegill; Lee Dreyer was sec­ ond with an 8 1/4-inch bluegill; and Steve Gibbs took first in the perch catego- ry with a 10 l/4-inch perch. While Winterfest 2013 is just a week old, planning for the 2014 event is already in the works. “It starts right away,” said Paiz. “We start talking about what worked and what didn't and how we can expand things,” Matt Ribble (right) and Doug Daniels serve up some chili during the chili cook-off competition. No matter what the weath­ er, Winterfest will be back for another year, and Paiz said he hopes it continues for many years to come. hvKi Send letters of application to the attention of I Supervisor Mark Englerth; 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, MI 49333, by February 25, 2013 \ Janice C. Lippert, Clerk Yankee Springs Township It?!® MW alrai' Snow Stomp 5K race is Winterfest success I4 06M5.W Several runners took part Freeport Village Committee meeting schedule & Assignments of Members this year in the Gun Lake Winterfest Snow Stomp 5K race. Results from the race are as follows: Male 15 to 19 1. Alex Beals, 24:07 Male 20 to 29 The Water Committee meets the first Monday of the month at 7:00pm in the Village Office. Chair - Allen Scholma Chris Sensing Shelly Lobdell This committee will be responsible for all issues pertaining to the Village Water System. The Streets. Building & Grounds Committee meets the first Monday of the month at 8:00pm in the Village Office. Chair - Bill Andrews Colleen Misko Lisa Andrus This committee will be responsible for all issues pertaining to the Village Streets, Building and Grounds. Any person or persons not following all applicable laws in executing their positions on the assigned standing committee may be removed from the Committee at the discre­ tion of the Village President. The Public is welcome to attend all committee meetings. Any questions please call the Village office at 616-765-3808 or you can email the clerk at freeportclerk@vahoo.com. 5. Laura Gould, 43:59 fa fat Female 50 to 59 Female 40 to 49 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. Corinne Strumberger, 26:57 2. Ron Stevens, 30:35 3. Linda Bennema, 31:43 4. Christy Bigelor, 40:39 Donna Mitsos, 30:26 Laura Brandt, 31:45 Davena Shute, 44:01 Jackie Nujen, 45:24 1. Scott Evans, 19:10 2. Bill Hartman, 29:45 Males 30 to 39 The Administrative, Personnel, Budget & Finance Committee meet the first Monday of the month at 6:00pm in the Village office. Chair - Colleen Misko Allen Scholma Chris Sensing This committee will be responsible for the Village Council Administration, Budget, Personnel and Grants that may become available to the Village. 2. Holly Gregory 29:57 3. Trish Tayler, 31:32 1. Christopher Gregory, 19:37 2. Dan Longnecker, 30:59 Males 40 to 49 1. 2. 3. 4. Tom Strumberger, 21:44 William Johnson, 24:29 Todd McCurdie, 27:10 Brian Horitz, 31:43 Thornapple Township 2013 BOARD OF REVIEW i 9 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2013 Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Female 15 to 19 8 a.m. to 12 Noon; 6 to 8 p.m. 9 a.m. to 12 Noon; 1 to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013 1. Rachel Buck, 30:32 Female 20 to 29 6 to 9 p.m. 1. Kate Nuyen, 32:32 2. Jenna VanEnk, 41:32 3. Cassandra Huver, 51:22 CALL 269-795-7202 Call anytime lor Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 It WC 8 Tuesday, March 5 - Organization Day 1. Howard Best, 24:18 2. DeWayne Miller, 31:48 3. Tom Anderson, 40:36 1. Kylie Schultz, 28:42 INK $1 ua Notice to all township taxpayers: The 2013 Board » of Review for the Township of Thornapple will meet at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St.. Middleville, Michigan on these dates: Male 50 to 59 Female 30 to 39 I & To make appointment with the Board of Review (Written appeals accepted until March 13, 2013) :s ste The tentative recommended equalization ratios and estimated multipliers (factors) necessary to compute individual state equalized values of real property in the Township of Thomapple, Barry County: CLASS RATIO(%) AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTAL TIMBER-CUTOVER 06804793 54.18 49.34 47.97 49.59 <|C^ $«. MULTIPLIER 0.9228 1.0134 1.0423 1.0083 None in Class None in Class Mike Bremer, Thomapple Township Supervisor * < �The Sun and News, Saturday, February 23, 2013/ Page 13 Insurance office request gains tentative approval - 1 :1 M I i k A ft rI Lj Ei 1 i |l 1 .* Xu** ‘VS? 1 1 5 it i 1 * They said much of the village decides to go ahead than continue to lease a site munity members, and a pres­ ner with a new LED sign. by Julie Makarewicz insurance business now is and support his project that it and hopes to stay in business But when Bohms entation by Bohms and his Staff Writer done over the phone or should give the parcels a planner, the zoning board of in Middleville for many Jeff Bohms cleared a major approached them about buy­ Internet and few walk-in cus ­ commercial zoning and not hurdle with the Middleville ing the land, they agreed, say­ appeals cast a split 3-to-2 years. tomers visit the office at once. residential. ” Bohms said he intends to Zoning Board of Appeals in ing they didn’t have funds to vote in favor of the parking The majority also support ­ Sue Reyff, a village counremove the existing garage on his plans to create a new State develop it at this time and and lot coverage variances, ed the idea of the driveway member, questioned cil and a 4-to-l vote in favor of the 108 parcel and completely Farm Insurance office in the redevelopment for office use width aisle reduced from 26 whether the ZBA could even the drive aisle width. Dorothy remodel the existing home on made sense. village. feet to 24 feet. act on the request since the the site. The lot closest to the The village council gave Corson, Dave Newman, and Bohms requested three Britain said the 24-foot land is still owned by the vil ­ will become variances for the sites at 100 tentative approval for the sale Shannon Endsley voted in intersection width is acceptable for other lage. parking, but Bohms agreed to and 108 Arlington. ZBA contingent upon Bohms' abil- favor of all three variances businesses including schools “ Now I also hear it ’ s for continue landscaping features members voted to grant ity to meet ordinance require- and were joined by Allison and health care facilities. sale and that concerns me a in his green space to compli ­ approval, but will have to ments or obtain variances as LeRoy on the drive aisle The final issue was the lot great deal, ” she said. ment DDA plantings on the meet again Tuesday, Feb. 26, needed and have a site plan width. Jim French voted coverage. Village planner Bohms said he has listed to approve findings of facts successfully approved. against all three variances and opposite comer. Brian Wegener said the lot the property at 108 Arlington Tim Britain from Viridis There’s been debate about LeRoy voted against the park--------for those decisions. The ZBA coverage includes the build­ for sale simply as a contin ­ ing and lot coverage variDesign Group representing rulings will not be considered whether the village should ing and parking areas, but that gency should he not receive Bohms, told the ZBA memances. sell the property for redevelfinal until after that meeting. in all other districts only con ­ the approvals needed to con ­ The vote is contingent bers the site is planned for The lots are currently opment or hold on to it for siders the building footprint. tinue with his plans. part of a commercial corridor upon the ZBA approving zoned for medium density future village use. Some “ This is the only time in The majority of the ZBA in the future rather than resi ­ single family residential use. council members feel it findings of fact that will be your ordinances where 50 members said they could dential uses and that the rede ­ An office use is allowed by should be maintained by the prepared and presented by the percent lot coverage is agree to the parking variance velopment is a first step in the village even if funds for village staff and legal council, special use permit. required. You have standards since the existing office has eventual change. The two properties are at development are not available The ZBA will meet at 1 p.m. that work against each other, ” fewer parking spaces and The initial ZBA hearing Tuesday, Feb. 26, to vote on the northeast comer of the M- now. he said. there never seems to be an was rescheduled from Jan. 29 Bohms’ first hurdle was those findings of facts. 37 and Main Street intersec­ after village resident Geoff issue. The next hurdle for Bohms with the zoning board of tion. The 108 Arlington prop­ will be to take his site plan Moffat informed the village appeals where he needed erty contains a vacant house of an inadequacy in the public with ZBA variances to the approval of three variances to that Bohms said he intends to planning commission for notice. There was not a spemake his project work. renovate to make into this -----I . *. approval. A public hearing is cific sentence in the original The variances included one insurance office. The comer lot is currently for a reduction in parking scheduled for the March 5 notification of where written comments should be directed. * meeting contingent upon the \w spaces from eight required to > owned by village Downtown •a I The public notice should Authority six planned; a variance for the ZBA final rulings. Development have stated that written com ­ Bohms currently leases lot coverage from 50 percent (DDA) and is vacant. A home YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ments should be submitted to to 60 percent; and other vari- office space on the southwest was removed from the site. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN the village of Middleville at 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 ance to allow for a 24-foot corner of M-37 and Main At one time, the DDA con­ 269-795-909 V FAX 269-795-2388 Street in a building owned by the village hall. sidered creating a welcoming drive aisle instead of a 26The public notice was re ­ Lon Lefanty. area to the downtown on the foot drive aisle. published and the hearing set Bohms said he wants to After considerable debate, corner lot much like they've again for the February meet ­ own his own building rather much discussion from comstarted on the southeast cor­ YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ing. BARRY COUNTY - MI Moffat told the ZBA mem­ bers at the hearing he feels the Yankee Springs Township is accepting applications for appointment lots are simply too small to to the allow the use as requested and ZONING BOARD of APPEALS he argued the property can be COMMISSION MEMBER used as it is currently zoned. 3 YEAR TERM Lon Lefanty said he Rossman and Eli Barr added with nine seconds left in reg ­ Lowell-Caledonia’s (LC) believes creating an office Send letters of application to the attention of Supervisor Mark one each for LC in the win. ulation Friday at Kentwood varsity hockey team pulled use will adversely affect adja­ Englerth; 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, MI 49333, Goalkeeper Ben Smith made Ice Arena, but the LC boys by February 25, 2013. out an overtime victory cent residential properties he Janice C. Lippert, Clerk Friday night over L'Anse secured a 6-5 win with a 34 saves. owns. 06805370 L ’ Anse Creuse led 2-1 Yankee Springs Township Creuse, but couldn’t make it power play goal by Adam “The variances are not jus­ after the first period of play, Alkema in the first minute of two in a row in overtime tified,” he said. “I think if the but the LC boys rallied with overtime. West against Saturday four goals in the second peri­ Eric Balut had two goals, Catholic. 06805055 od to take a 5-3 lead. and Josh Riemersma, Jake L’Anse Creuse scored West Catholic edged the LC boys 5-4 Saturday at Phone: 616.891.0070 8196 Broadmoor Ave., SE aledoni Kentwood Ice Arena. Fax: 616.891.0430 Caledonia, MI 49316 TOWNSHIP , LC again had the lead in « — I i/-. the final seconds of regula­ X. J tion, only to see their oppo ­ it : I CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA W nents tie up the game. •1 KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN Tom Quain scored in the final ten seconds of regula­ 2013 March Board of Review YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP tion for the Falcons, then net­ BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Meeting Dates 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 ted the game winner six min­ 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 Org. Meeting - 8:00AM utes into the overtime ses­ Tuesday: March 5th, 2013 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS sion. 3:00PM 9:00PM March 11th, 2013 Monday: LC led early in the contest, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING _ PROPERTY OWNERS and RESIDENTS OF ------------9:00AM -3:00PM TO THE YANKEE Wednesday: March 13th, 2013 scoring the only two goals of SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL the first period. The Falcons OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. tallied the only two goals of All reviews will be heard by appointment only PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING the second period, then For appointments call: (616) 891-0070 ON TUESDAY, March 12, 2013 COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. AT I —__ 7__ ____ jumped in front 4-3 with an THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD. ROAD, MIDMID­ Reviews will be held at the Caledonia Township Office early goal in the third period. DLEVILLE, MI - BARRY COUNTY, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWZack Fogg and Justin 8196 Broadmoor Ave. SE Caledonia MI 49316 IN L L ZBA 13-03-01 PARCEL ID #210-008-10 A request by Karl ZBA 13-03-01 PARCEL ID #210-008-10 A request by Karl Pinto scored two quick goals Written appeals accepted until Friday, March 8, 2013 and Debbie Higgins for a variance to allow a house addition with­ to get LC back in front in the in the non-conforming lakeside setback at 1124 Lynn Avenue, Avenue. third period though. Pinto Middleville, MI 49333 The 2013 equalization tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for the 2. ZBA 13-03:02 PARCEL ID #045-003-10 A request on behalf and Josh Riemersma had the of Ron Packer for a variance on the 50% grade coverage require­ first-period goals for LC. Charter Township of Caledonia will be as follows: ment ent for a walk-out basement and also a variance on the lake lake­ II 11 LC was scheduled to close side set-back to enable construction of a new house at Barlow out the regular season Friday Lake Road and Park “A”. 3. Such other business as may properly come before the Zoning at home against Northview. Estimated multiplier Tentative Ratio Board of Appeals. _ . J;______ u LC will open postseason Please take^ further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance and 1.0138 49.32 Agricultural play with a Pre-Regional proposed changes will be available for public inspection during reguiarTuriness .9667 ular business hours and at’the time of the pubfic public hearing. Signed, contest against the Unity 51.72 Commercial: written letters of comment will be accepted until March 6, 2013. Tuesday Knights at .9493 52.67 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE Industrial: Kentwood Area. Game time The Township will provide necessary and reasonable services to indi ­ indi1.0363 48.25 Residential: is set for 8 p.m., after the viduals with disabilities at this public meeting upon 6 days notice to the Township Clerk Clerk. . Pre-Regional contest 1.0000 50.00 Personal: AH persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place between East Kentwood and to participate in the discussion of the above proposal(s). Loy Norrix. The two winners Robert Lippert Supervisor: Bryan Harrison Yankee Springs Township from Tuesday will meet Yankee Springs Township Zoning Administrator Assessor: Laura Stob Zoning Board of Appeals Commission at Thursday at 7:30 p.m. 06805770 Kentwood Arena. ATTENTION 1 _• * a Lowell-Caledonia boys beat L’Anse Creuse in overtime < mn C » — * Jfafc i r. ft r .-r * ✓ A �page 14/The Sun and News. Saturday, February 23. 2013 Justice brings peace and smiles to retirement centers fl / I L, r /J - w r r Bruce and Shirley Bryan are glad to get a visit from Justice. Bruce finds a sweet spot to give Justice a scratch under the neck. Justice, a 5-year-old collie and certified therapy dog visits who Woodlawn Meadows Retirement I Village in Hastings each week. It only takes a minute, and Bruce has found a sweet spot by Julie Makarewicz Staff writer Bruce Bryan sits a little more upright in his chair and eagerly extends a hand to reach out and pet Justice. “I love him coming to see us,” says ruce, pettin *4 REQUEST FOR CLEANING BIDS Village of Caledonia The Village of Caledonia is currently accepting bids for cleaning services. Locations include Village Offices, Department of Public Works, and Waste Waster Treatment Plant. p Bids specifications are available at the Village office,250 S. Maple St. or via fax by calling 616-891-9384. Bids must be received by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2013. The Village reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bids will be reviewed at 3:00pm on the 14th of March, 2013. Sandra Ayers Village of Caledonia 250 S. Maple Street, SE, Caledonia, MI 49316 on Justice's neck to scratch. The dog instantly responds with a loving look at the man. “I love dogs and we love _ to see Justice," says Bruce who lives in the retirement village with his wife, Shirley. The two have been married 63 years. The scene is repeated over and over again as Jackie Schmitz from Middleville leads Justice from room to room, giving everyone a chance to say “hello" and get a quick pet of Justice. “This is a perfect volun­ teer job for a retired social worker and dog lover," says Schmitz. “I love it. I love to see their faces light up when Justice comes in, and they all really look forward to seeing him every week.” Schmitz and Justice visit Woodlawn Meadows and Thomapple Manor on two different days every week. Woodlawn Meadows resi­ dent Laura Mann nearly cries with joy at seeing the dog. “I love you - you are so sweet,” she says, giving Justice a hug. Schmitz says for many of IRVING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW Beulah McKinney gets a warm greeting from Justice. the residents, seeing Justice brings back memories of their own pets. “A lot of these people had dogs or other pets, but now they can’t have them any____ __ m more," she says. Beulah McKinney is one of them. “I would love to have a dog. I would love to go for a long walk with you," says McKinney as she embraces Justice. “I always had a dog all my life until Tcame here. And now I just miss them so much.” Erwin Willison smiles when he sees Justice walk into his room. “It’s Justice,” he shouts out, welcoming the dog and Schmitz. "He’s just such a nice dog. I had a lot of good dogs. Had two of the best dogs in the says Willison, country,' remembering his former pets while greeting Justice. Pauline Puttbrese, who will celebrate her 100th birthday next month, lets Justice sit at her feet by her couch. “Oh I think he’s such a pretty dog. He’s just so nice, and we love him around here.” Justice is a registered ther­ apy dogI with Therapy Dogs International. It takes special training to be able to deal with all the stimulus around him in strange places and to remain calm at all times, says Schmitz. Justice was 3 years old when Schmitz got him, and she says he had never been trained. “But he was so calm and so gentle. It was easy to train him, and I just thought what a wonderful therapy dog he would make," she says. Training to be a therapy dog includes obedience class­ es, then successfully complet­ ing testing by a certified Therapy Dogs International evaluator. A dog must be at least I year old and have sound temperament. Passing a TD1 temperament evaluation for suitability is required to become a therapy dog. The test includes evaluating the dog's behavior around people with the use of some type of service equipment, including wheelchairs, cnitches or other devices. Schmitz says as part of Justice’s training, she took him everywhere with her to get him used to all kinds of atmospheres and conditions. She took him to the mall shopping and visiting peo­ ple, putting him in different situations with different sur­ roundings, noises, people, conflicts to see how he would react. She remembers the first time she took Justice to Woodland Mall. “He was trembling, he was so scared," she remem­ bers. “There's just so much going on there. But he stayed very calm and settled down.” Finally, Justice went to Lansing for the TDI test. “He's a smart dog so he picks things up easily and quickly. Collies by nature want to please people. He will do anything at all I want him to do. I've never had such a calm dog." Schmitz says she loves taking‘J Justice for visits in the retirement centers, and she especially loves seeing*4 the residents respond so posi­ tively to seeing and petting the dog, even if for only a »>•> * >» »•- - s I* j aiilt1 ssssifiS (faH I wW. nW th • 4 lt!i 1 JUKI [iLr '•I th I hiiom /» W Continued next page 'Whim ‘WllW CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting Minutes The minutes for the February 6th, 2013 Township Board of Trustees Meeting which were approved on February 20th, 2013, are posted at the Township Offices at 8196 Broadmoor Ave, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org. 068056H8 «IICE III The 2013 Board of Review for Irving Township will meet as follows: • Tuesday, March 5th at 6:30PM, Organization Meeting . n ... • Monday, March 11th from 9:00AM - 4:00PM • Tuesday, March 12th from 2:00PM - 9:00PM fl r Written appeals will be accepted by March 12th, 2013. Residential Agricultural Commercial Industrial Timber-Cutover Developmental 42.62% 50.65% 52.14% 50.54% None in Class None in Class <■ 50.00% 50.00% «l A Multiplier and Registration w 1.1732 0.9590 0.8630 0.9892 I at1 ‘4 Tuesday March 12, 2013 From: 6:00 - 7:00pm 7 1.000 1.000 Location: 9751 Duncan Lake Ave. Caledonia, MI 49316 Persons with disabilities that need special assistance, please contact Carol Ergang at (269) 948-8893. Jamie R. Knight Supervisor, Irving Township $ Preschool Open House PERSONAL PROPERTY Commercial Industrial <1 . Irving 2013 Ratios and Multipliers Ratio Real Property .1 Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center The tentative equalization ratios for computation of SEV of real property is as follows: Classification Of Real Property I Phone: [I f—4>. if f k * Come meet £ our staff and i explore our ^classrooms. 8oi A -» & 1 <1 p .. 616-891-6220 06805186 k’N I * 4 �I 1 'I The Sun and News, Saturday, February 23, 2013/ Page 15 Fighting Scot team will send pair of wrestlers to the Palace It was a long road Saturday, but both Caledonia freshman Zane Gorby and senior Garrett Hubbell made it through the Division 1 Individual Regional wrestling tournament at Grand Haven High School. Gorby and Hubbell both were pinned in their first match of the day, but battled through the consolation rounds to earn spots in the Division 1 Individual State Finals which will be held at the Palace of Auburn Hills Feb. 28-March 2. Hubbell was third in the 145-pound weight class. He edged Holt's Marco Reyes 5life % Janice Ewer is more of a cat lover, but she has taken a liking to Justice, as well. From previous page < few minutes. “Studies show that petting a dog lowers a person’s blood pressure and brings down their pulse rate. It’s just a calming effect. And they love seeing Justice every week," says Schmitz. “I just wanted to share Justice with other people, and it’s just nice for them since they can’t have pets any more.” Schmitz was a social worker for the Thomapple Kellogg Schools for 20 years. Now, she keeps busy putting smiles on the faces of retired residents. She says she gets as much enjoyment out of it as they do. Justice has his own TDI license, a bandana he wears to signify he’s a working therapy dog, and a Canine Good Citizen patch. After 50 visits he also received an Kennel American Club Therapy Dog patch. Dogs Therapy International is a volunteer aroup based in New Jersey that started in 1976. The organization registers all breeds of dogs, and accord­ ing to records, in 2012 it had a?* S>« IS! tcT ’.Ji W >Ut * fe S WIOilE I WWa iKF.lE I n'KTiik w «atJC!K _ fa? > tariri f u tkafr*1 'Kin if I ■* U •'• t I 1 ' tj k I Laura Mann gives Justice a hug, telling the therapy dog she loves him. more than 24,750 dogs regis tered throughout the United States and Canada. More information about TDI can be found at www.tdi- - ft NOTICE of BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 0 The Thornapple Township Board will hold a public hear­ ing on the proposed Township Budget for fiscal year 2013-2014 at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville on Monday March 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. I Prior to Regular Township Board Meeting /I r A The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be the subject of this hearing. A copy of the budget is available for public |4 To inspection at the Township office. I I I to. •1 < pinned again by Taylor 2:53 into their consolation final to finish fourth. In between, Gorby scored an 11-2 win over Nolan Thomas from Portage Central and pinned Forest Hills Central's Andrew Fotis in 3:46. The Fighting Scots' John Leark, who was a state qual­ ifier as a sophomore last year, was one win away from returning to the state finals twice in the 125-pound weight class, but fell in both the championship semifinals and the consolation semifi­ nals Saturday. TK cheering at Cedar Springs today in regional tournament A couple points here, and a couple points there. That’s all kept the Thomapple Kellopgg varsity competitive cheer team from winning a district champi­ onship Saturday. There is still more cheering ahead for the Trojans though. Kellogg Thornapple earned a spot in the Division 2 Regional Tournament today (Feb. 23) at Cedar Springs High School with a runner-up finish at the dis­ trict tournament it hosted Saturday. St. Joseph recorded a score of 747.12 to take the district title. TK finished with 741.22 points, followed by Mattawan 708.26, Gull Lake 695.06, Hastings 689.48, Byron Center 680.54, Plainwell 675.42, Wayland 654.50, Lakeshore Stevensville 634.94, Jackson Northwest 627.94, Sturgis 588.70, Parma Western 558.58 and Hamilton 531.24. St. Joseph had the top score in each of the first two rounds, and went into round three with a 12-point lead over Thomapple Kellogg at the top of the team standings. TK outscored St. Joseph 311.10 to 305.00 in that final round. If The Trojans also scored a 219.00 in round one and a 211.12 in round two. St. Joseph scored a 229.60 in round one and a 212.52 in round two. The top four teams advanced to the regional round of the state tourna­ ment. Hastings’ 211.80 was bet­ ter than Mattawan's 211.70 in round one. The Saxons' 285.90 in round three was better than Gull Lake's 283.30. But both teams fin­ ished with better scores than the Saxons’ 191.78 in round two to take the final two spots. V r Thornapple Township I*'1 *71 2 in the consolation semifi­ nals to secure his spot in the state finals, then pinned Howell's Hayden Hughes 4 minutes into their consola­ tion final to place third. Hubbell avenged an earli­ er loss in that consolation final. Hughes pinned him 1:58 into their opening round match. Hubbell started his time in the consolation bracket by pinning Grandville’s Jake Brower in 4:07. Gorby was pinned by Battle Creek Central's Jacob Taylor 3:50 into their open­ ing round match in the 171pound weight class, and was 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. I3 Susan Vlietstra, Thornapple Township Clerk dog.org. “1 always feel good when I am home after we’ve visited the retirement centers,” says Schmitz. “It's just such a nice way to spend some time with people and let them see Justice. It's enriching for them and for me. I want to give back to the community, and this is a way I can do it.” Shannon Van Houten, administrator at Woodlawn Meadows, says she thinks having Justice visit the resi­ dents is a good idea. “He’s so gentle and so calming. He brings back memories for a lot of our res­ idents here, and you see this look of pure joy on their faces and in their eyes. Animals love unconditional­ ly,” she says. Schmitz says she'll con­ tinue volunteering and visitine at the retirement homes as long as she and Justice are able to do so. “It really is a lot of work for Justice. He’s tired after his visits and goes home and sleeps. But he loves it, too.” IRVING TOWNSHIP Please Join Us - In Honoring SYNOPSIS I IRVING TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting February 13, 2013 Regular meeting called to order at 7:00pm, with pledge to r I• ♦ • flag. All board members present. 3 guests present. ■'V Received: Fire, commissioner reports and assessors, board comments, public input, Treasurer’s report placed on file for audit. Approved: 9 ’4 Clerk’s January 9, 2013 min­ r b utes, with corrections Payment of bills Amend budget Approved payment for insur­ ance Approved Federal Guidelines Approved Siegfried Crandall I PC for auditors for 2013 Approved WildBlue Exede for internet Meeting adjourned at 8:17 pm J Next meeting is March 13, I 2013 with budget hearing at 6:30 ■ r p.m., with regular meeting to start gSja I DOROTHY > CORSON <r ■j For her many years of g. • community involvement in the Village of Middleville I if w ■ 7:00pm. Attested to by Jamie Knight, Supervisor ____ Submitted by Carol Ergang, Clerk \ The complete transcript of the minutes may be viewed on www.irvingtownship.org. ■< '• The community is invited to a reception at the Middleville Village Hall 100 E. Main St., Downtown Middleville 4 on February 26, 2013 6:00 until 6:45 p.m. Refreshments Will Be Served '■d JO •'•Jfe. *** I jb ®TM Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News ads �.A• I Page 16<The Sun and News, Saturday, February 23, 2013 Scots have their best round two at district tourney by Brett Bremer i Sports Editor The young Caledonia var­ sity competitive cheer team had one of its best rounds Saturday, and one they had hoped would be a little bit better. The Fighting Scots' sea­ son came to an end with a 12th-place finish at the Division District 1I Tournament it hosted Saturday. Caledonia had its highest score of the season in round two, a 194.06, and was in tenth place after the first two rounds. All of it just hit today,” Caledonia head coach Stacy Smith said of her girls’ round two performance. “All of the girls got stronger as the sea­ son went on they conditioned well. They were motivated. They had the right mindset and went out there and just performed it. It was really good, and our scores reflect­ ed our performance, so that was awesome.” Round three wasn’t so awesome though, as the Scots had an eight-point deduction and finished with a score of 270.10 in the round. “Our round three did not hit today, which is unusual for our team.” Smith said. “That is what I would usual­ ly consider our money round. We usually hit that, and it propels us up. We did not hit on that today, so we did not end on our best note. Now' we're hungry, hungry for next year unfortunately. Unfortunately I have to go home and sleep and think about it for nine months.” The new Caledonia team nine months from now might not look too much different than this one. Bailey Smith and Emily Barofsky were the only two seniors on the team this season. Smith said she expects her girls to be working on get­ ting stronger in the offsea­ son, and doing a lot of work on gymnastics. Barofsky did what she could throughout her senior campaign to improve the team's tumbling skills. “Emily has been a pretty good leader,” Smith said. “She’s got good tumbling skills and she has shared her knowledge of gymnastics ! The Caledonia girls shout out to the crowd in their home gym during round three at Saturday’s Division 1 District Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) $ ft & Fighting Scots tumble and fly in all directions during their round three performance at Saturday’s Division 1 District Tournament at Caledonia High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) with the younger kids. That’s been a real benefit to us. She teaches for gymnastics young kids in Middleville.” The Fighting Scots also scored a 214.40 in round one. Hudsonville, last year’s Division 1 state runner-up, had the highest score in each round Saturday, a 237.80 in round one, a 230.96 in round two and a 323.30 in round three to earn the district championship with a final score of 792.06. can't ‘Words even describe the performance they had today,” Smith said It of the Eagles. Flawless. Effortless. Beautiful. Extraordinary. Going into this competition, they've been kind of the front run­ ners. They were state run­ ners-up last year. So, just kind of knowing that, you could see that they really wanted it this year. They wanted to be the top dog, no more second place for them.” Grandville, East Kentwood and West Ottawa were the other three teams to earn a spot in today's region- I I • • • • Complete Collision Service Dupont Refinish System State & I CAR Certified Techs Loaners Available ft tors B'smrar I J •100% Guarantee On Repairs • Frame Repairs • Glass Repair 06804152 616-891-0150 Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com OPEN 7:30 TO 5:00 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY al round of the state tourna­ ment. Grandville finished with a score of 778.04, East Kentwood 777.80 and West Ottawa 776.42. Rockford was just behind those three teams in fifth place with a 770.74. Portage Northern was sixth in the standings with a 760.56, fol­ lowed by Jenison 760.06, Mona Shores 739.72, Kalamazoo Central 715.90, Portage Central 688.04, Grand Haven 684.60, Caledonia 678.56, Loy Norrix 607.36 and Wyoming 572.08. Smith said those scores showed some of the Scots’ growth this season. Wyoming beat the Scots by about three points early in the year, and the Scots were nearly 100 points better Saturday. TK boys finish conference season without a single win Ottawa Hills exploded for 30 points in the second quarter Friday night, and went on to a 77-48 victory over Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ basketball team. The Trojans end the OK Gold Conference season with a 0-10 record, and will close out the regular season at home against Kelloggsville Tuesday night. TK is currently 4-15 overall this season. Ottawa Hills had five players in double figures Friday night, led by Rick White’s 15-point performance. Jalen Williams had 14 points, Jacari Drake and Dewayne Gordon chipped in 12 each, and Troy Jemison added 1 1. Tommy Hamilton led TK with 21 points, including a 9of-13 performance at the free throw line. TK also got nine points from Louis Koepke and six from Cole Cronkright. Wavland bested Wayland the Trojans 63-47 Tuesday night in Middleville, capping off the contest with a 20-7 run in the fourth quarter. The two teams had been battling back and forth for the first three quarters, with TK leading 13-12 after one period. The Wildcats took the lead away with a 12-8 run in the second quarter. / I Lacey James led the Wildcats with 14 points and Dilon Aten added 13. TK got 12 points from Grant Allison, ll fro m Hamilton and ten from Koepke. Clay Francisco added seven points. Hamilton and Koepke had five steals each. The Trojans didn't do too bad against the Wildcats’ constant full-court pressure, but it made it tough for the Trojans to get into their offensive sets and eventually it wore on the boys in orange and black. late1 II •I I jnfa saws ‘Ufa SlSBii TK girls end regular season with second win over Bengals 1 homapple Kellogg’s varsity girls basketball team turned a close game into a blow-out Friday, knocking off Ottawa Hills 56-40 in Grand Rapids. The Trojans outscored the Bengals 21-8 in the fourth quarter to secure their third OK Gold Conference victory of the season. TK ends the regular season with an 8-12 overall record, and a 3-7 mark in the conference. Kelli Graham, Molly Lark and Erin Scheidel combined for 40 of the Trojans’ 56 points. Graham led the way with 18. Lark had 12 and Scheidel finished with 10. They were solid on the defensive end as well, Graham had a team-high five steals, and Scheidel swiped four. Dahlia Beckett was strong on the boards, leading TK with 10 points. She also had dive points. Syd Krol had six rebounds for TK. Erin Forbes and Shawnae Joseph had 11 points each for the Bengals, and Brianna Watkins finished with nine points. TK got off to a solid start. outscoring the Bengals 14-8 in the first eight minutes. Wayland topped the TK girls in OK Gold action 71-38 Wednesday in Wayland. TK led 14-1 I after one quarter, but the Wildcats put together a 22-4 surge in the second quarter to take command of the ballgame. Wayland finished off the game on a 21-5 run in the fourth quarter. Presley Hudson had 22 points for Wayland, and Haley Obetts finished with 13. TK got eight points each from Graham and Scheidel, and six from Beckett, The Trojans open up play in the Class B District Tournament they’re hosting on Monday, at 7 p.m. against Lakewood. The winner of that contest will meet Hastings in one of two district semifinal contests in contests Middleville Wednesday, with Ionia and Portland set to meet up in the other. I I I . Sr ■ * 1 �The Sun and News. Saturday, February 23, 2013/ Page 17 Caledonia seniors score win in final home game a one-point loss,” Bloemers said. Sports Editor The Scots were 9-of-13 at All the seniors contributed the line for the night. on senior night at Caledonia Junior Nick LoMonaco High School Friday. Not just came up big in the end after the ones on the court. Tyler DeCamp injured his East took the lead back. He ankle a week ago in practice, hit a three with 40 seconds left on an inbounds play to but his effort in helping put the Scots up 48-47, then everyone prepare throughout drilled two free throws to the season helped the team make it a 50-47 lead with 13.4 get to the point it was at seconds left. He finished with Friday night. 14 points. A night at Caledonia High East Grand Rapids threw School when senior Dean up an off balance three pointChase hit a couple of big er, which Will Schultze shots early on for the Fighting tipped up and in for two Scots. Isaac points as the buzzer sounded. night when A Caledonia also got five Andrusiak was able to pull down some rebounds in the points from Mitch Horgan and four each from Chase and Walma. Walma and Piromari had three assists each, while Alex Ruddock led the Scots with five. Ruddock also had four rebounds. Marcus Hall led East Grand Rapids with 1 I points. \ Joe Farrington had nine points and four assists. L* The Pioneers led 26-20 at U the half, after outscoring the Scots 19-10 in the second quarter. 44' When you get to this point in the season, you hope your kids know what helps lead them to success and we got away from that in the second and third quarters," Bloemers said. “We weren’t physical around the basket. Not many we post touches. And addressed it at the time-out between the third and fourth quarters, that we need to be physical around the basket and we need to continue to Caledonia’s Kardokh Piromari (34) is fouled by East Grand Rapids’ Marcus Hall as move the ball.” by Brett Bremer /S Ll * I'SS 11 k ’'W an lb JI 12^11 It V* jii^ V 3 -^1^tjpjl fin m4 -A I* i’ 3 / The Fighting Scots’ Kobe Wilson (3) fires a threepointer over the outstretched arm of East Grand Rapids' Joe Farrington in the fourth quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Scots are now 8-11 overall this season, and end OK White Conference play with a 4-6 mark. They'll close out the regular season at Gull Lake Tuesday, then start Class A District Tournament play at East Grand Rapids, against the Pioneers. March 4. Caledonia beat Lowell in league action Wednesday, 56- 51, with another solid night at the free throw line late. Piromari led the way with 16 points, and Wilson fin­ ished with 1 1. Ruddock chipped in eight points^while Steven and LoMonaco Sammons had six each. Lowell got 21 points from Jason Mailing and 12 from Grant Noskey. **• 12 2 B a 4I <015 he attacks the basket in the fourth quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 11 fl themselves a memory that's going to last a life-time,” said Caledonia head coach Todd Bloemers. Caledonia put together a 50 run at the end of the fourth quarter to cut a 10-point Pioneer lead in half, then took the lead with five and a half minutes to play on back-toback three-pointers from Kobe Wilson and Piromari. “We got timely shooting, and this is the second game in a row where we've shot free throws very' well in the fourth quarter. Making those small plays, collecting defensive rebounds and making free throws is the difference between a one-point win and SA A; r I -g second half to finish off defensive stops. A night where Adam Walma could turn around in the post and drill a little jumper during the Scots’ comeback and keep a couple of possessions alive with offensive rebounds, A night when Kardokh Piromari could lead the way again, pouring in 16 points to go with eight rebounds and three steals in a 50-49 Caledonia victory over the East Grand Rapids Pioneers. “We told our seniors to try and enjoy the moment knowing this was the last time they were going to play in this gym, and they sure did give & 1 s' Z»*Zz McEwen leads EGR past Scots in final league game The Fighting Scot varsity Janae McEwen took over and game with an offensive put by Brett Bremer girls ’ basketball team was led her team to a 38-32 win to back McEwen went 8-of-8 at Sports Editor the OK White the free throw line to pull out Caledonia had a nine down 12 points at the start of close out the win for her Pioneers. minute span between the end that run. Hanna Lahiff tied Conference season. McEwen finished 1 3-of-14 McEwen attacked the basof the third quarter and the the game at 28-28 with an off start of the fourth quarter balance floater in the lane ket to put her team up 30-28 a at the free throw line on the after night, and had a game-high then later. where it outscored East Grand with 3:55 left to play, but minute that's when the Pioneers’ Cameron Peek tied up the 20 points. Rapids 12-0 Friday night. Caledonia got nine points from Lahiff, seven from Leigha Muller, five from Alexis Bush and four each from Miranda Johnson and Peek. The Fighting Scots trailed 15-8 after one quarter, and 23-14 at the half. The Pioneers pushed their edge to as many as 12 points in the third quarter. The Fighting MH --------- O 9 Scots found some space in the middle of the Pioneer defense to start chipping away at the deficit. Muller hit back-to-back baskets inside for the Scots. On one of the nicest offensive sequences of the night for the Scots Keagan Pontious fired a MlWi »> I’ pass from the top of the key in to Peek on the left block, who W 9 quickly moved it across the *_ lane to Johnson for a wideopen two points. r msf 44' It was a first half they def*•4 % initely had more’effort than ■ * ir we did. 1 thought we came out and didn't sustain the effort --------------------we needed neeaea to io in the me first nibi half, nan, ” The Fighting Scots’ Hanna Lahiff chases East Grand Rapids’ Janae McEwen in the sajd Qaiedonia head coach back-court during the second quarter Friday night at Caledonia High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Tom Burrjn it 1 think that second half it was just execution, 1 mean our girls in the second half, we played very well. We missed five puppies and missed some free throws. It you hold a team to 38 points you should win.” The Pioneers scored just 15 points in the second half “I thought defensively rebounded very' well. We hit the offensive glass. Some shots didn't go in. That's basketball. You can control you effort, you can't always control when the ball goes in the basket, said Burrill. Caledonia ends the regular season with a record of 8-12 /-VIZ overall and 4-6 in the OK White. The Scots head to Grand Rapids Christian Monday for their Class A District Opener. It the Scots can pull ott the upset there's a chance they'll a et another shot at the 5 Pioneers, The winner of Monday's &same at Grand Rapids Christian will play the winner of a Monday night match-up between East Grand Rapids and East Kentwood on Wednesday at Ottawa Hills High School in the district semifinals. The Fighting Scots scored their urcn fourth ivuun win wm of the conferw.uvi ence season Wednesday, topping Lowell 51-45 in Lowell. IJ > .] V rJ n 1 40 L. I . 2- | h r H| AM Miranda Caledonia's Johnson fires a shot over [=ast Grand Rapids’ Liza Elder during the second Friday night. quarter (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Red Arrows led the game 35-31 after three quar ters, frut the Scots closed out the game on a 20-10 run. Bush had 18 points and Johnson and Lahiff added 11 each for Caledonia. Pontious finished with six. Lowell got 17 points from Aubrey /\uorey Steed, diccu, 12 iz. from num Kate ixaic Montgomery and eight from Sarah Oesch. �Page 18/The Sun and News. Saturday. February 23. 2013 TK has one regional champ, five who will head to finals * J / * ft I < $ $ A we 0 /" —* ■<- 1v± \ \ f Thomapple Kellogg 160-pounder Cole Gahan (right) celebrates his 100th career victory after placing fourth in his weight class at Saturday’s Division 2 Individual Regional Tournament at Williamston High School. i More than half of the Trojans made it through. Thomapple Kellogg's var­ sity wrestling team will be represented by five wrestlers at the Division 2 Individual Wrestling Stale Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills Feb. 28-March 2, after placing in the top four of their respec­ tive weight classes Saturday at their regional tournament hosted by Williamston. TK had nine wrestlers qualify for the regional tour­ nament. Ryan Flynn at 125 pounds earned the Trojans’ lone regional championship, pinning Hamilton's Logan Welchcr 3 minutes and 28 seconds into their champi­ onship round match. Flynn dominated the 125pound weight class, scoring two pins and a technical fall. He opened the day with a pin of Spring Lake’s Kyle then Edwards, bested Allegan's PJ Cole 15-0 in the semifinals. Thornapple Kellogg's other individual state quali­ fiers include Nick Glowe who was fourth at 152 pounds, Cole Gahan who was fourth at 160 pounds, Dan Dykstra who was sec­ ond at 171 pounds and Chris Poland who was second at 112. Poland is the lone sopho­ more in the group of Trojan seniors, and is the lone state medalist. He was eighth a season ago in the 103-pound weight class. Poland was downed 7-1 by Lowell's Zeth Dean in their championship final. Dykstra, who is now a three-time state qualifier, also fell to an opponent from DOBBIN'S COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE CENTER Yaur Local GM Automotive Specialists r) JL ■ WE HONOR CM protection PROTECTION PLANtXTtNDtD WARRANT^* WAR RANT^ LOCATED |UST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON IVI 7S> Our Dlognostic Computer Software It Compatible With All Makes & Models »r Serving the • area for over f .94 JEFF DOBBIN AUTO tlWVICI INC 5Q WW Owner left Bobbin A St Master Technician 16 years.’ Oree Tt) yrnn eapertmee 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE i Lowell in the championship round. Kanon Dean topped Dykstra 3-1 in the 171pound final. Gahan, a senior who will be going to the individual state finals for the first time, was honored for his 100th career victory after topping Reeths-Puffer's Sean McWilliams 12-2 in the con­ solation semifinals. Glowe is also making his first trip to the individual finals. He pinned Coopersville's Charlie Rock in the blood round, then fell to Fruitport's Austin Fialek in the consolation finals to finish fourth Saturday. TK's four other regional qualifiers were 130-pounder Nick Flynn, 135-pounder Kyle Krey, 140-pounder Austin Sensiba and 189pounder Pete Westra. Call anytime lor Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 ii 1800-8707085 our I 4 BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Collision Repair • Professional Color Matchin^ • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Frame Repair • Glass Repair Call... (269) 795-9596 •—-w_- All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by,.. Bruce Bender 415 tad Strut, Mlddlirllli t g $u *J Caledonia ski has four earn medals at Portage invitational fl I The Caledonia varsity ski teams finished up their season at the Portage Alpine Invitational at Timber Ridge Wednesday. The teams had four medalists, (from left) Zach Pieri was fourth in the boys’ competition, Emily Southerton fourth in the girls, Ben Hamp fifth in the boys’ and Skylar Buchan tenth among the boys. Southerton will be in action at the Division 1 State Championship Monday at Boyne Mountain. TK boys have great day of baker games at tournament Thomapple Kellogg s var­ sity boys' •i» bowling •II team got off to a great start Saturday at OK the Gold-Green Conference Tournament at the Middle Villa Lanes. The Trojans were in third place following the four baker games, but slipped to sixth in the final standings after three regular games. Byron Center won the conference tournament championship Saturday with a total score of 3,778 pins. Wayland was second with 3,711 and that performance by the Wildcats was good enough to clinch them the overall conference champi­ onship for the season. South Christian finished third with a score of 3,689, followed by Unity Christian 3,475, Ottawa Hills 3,299, Thomapple Kellogg 3,145, Catholic Central 2,776 and Hastings 2,765. Hastings formed a club team this season, and partici­ pated in the conference tour­ nament as an exhibition. The Saxons have plans to join the conference next winter. the While individual games didn't go as smoothly as the Trojans would have liked. Matt Miller had a great third game for TK. He rolled a 267, a new career high, which moved him to 12th place individually for the day. The top ten were medal­ ists. Jon Campbell had a best individual game of 189 for TK, and Daniel Jousma rolled a 192. Isreal Torres added a 184 for TK. The Trojans’ 240 in the second baker game of the day was the second best baker score in any single game by any team. South Christian rolled a 276 in the final baker competition. South Christian's Trav Huyser was the top individ­ ual bowler Saturday, racking up a score of 688 with games of 228, 203 and 257. South Christian's girls won the tournament with a score of 3, 165, clinching the conference title in the process. Byron Center was second with a score of 3,045, followed by Unity Christian 2,869, Catholic Central 2,653, Wayland 2,639, TK 2,165, Hastings 1,489 and Ottawa Hills 1,161. Sandra Gerou led the TK rolling girls, individual games of 144, 118 and 138. TK also got a 143 from Amber VanMeter, a 148 from Chyann Cross and a 131 from Sam Churchill throughout the course of the ft day. South Christian also had the lop individual on the girls' side. Karie VanSledrighl who rolled games of 211, 219 and 227 for a final total of 657. The Trojans also took part in a pre-regional event at Spectrum Lanes Sunday, with five boys participating. 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Achtiger was right behind another teammate in the 100yard individual medley, Drew Markley who was third. Markley added a run­ ner-up finish in the 50-yard backstroke as well. Those three boys teamed with Aaron Gole to place second in the 200-yard medley relay. Holly Bashore led the 910-year old girls from Hastings, placing third in the 50-yard freestyle, sixth in the 100-yard individual medley, and second in the 50-yard backstroke. Holly also teamed with Juliann Meeker, Lydia Cole and Mackenzie Hull to place the 200-yard third in freestyle relay. Meeker had a seventh-place time in the 50yard butterfly as well, “Although the 15 and up girls do not officially score team points, we had four girls who picked up wins. Kayla Kroells (four wins), Hannah Bashore (four), Maddie Cole (one) and Katie Beauchamp (one). Lots of other swimmers had solid top tens," said coach Young. The meet for eight and under swimmers was held Feb. 9 at South Haven. Paige McKee had two run­ ner-up finishes there, in the girls' 25-yard freestyle and the girls’ 50-yard freestyle. She was third in the 100-yard individual medley as well. The Hastings team also had Amber Markley eighth in the 25-yard butterfly and Lily Foy eighth in that event. Camdyn Johnson added an eighth-place finish in the boys' 25-yard backstroke. The Hastings team had Zachary Gole, Olivia Meeker, Jameson Riordan and Riley Shults place eighth in the 100-yard mixed freestyle relay too. Mike Schipper, Jason Markley, Tom Strumberger and Alexa Schipper join Young as coaches for the Hammerhead program. “We are trying to lay a solid foundation for the future with the Hammerheads," Young said. “Hopefully we can move our swimmers on to the Thornapple High Kellogg/Hastings School swim team. It's been a successful and enjoyable season for all of us." The next season starts soon, with stroke clinics beginnin O0 April 10. The summer club season starts May 13. 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During the public com­ Caledonia village planning meeting ment portion of the meeting, commission more than 17 residents rose Thursday night. The main item on the to object. Almost all of them agenda was a request for live on Alanada Drive, rezoning by Vista Springs Costner Drive or Statler Senior Housing LLC of Court. Many said they had property northwest of been assured there would be Emmons Lake that abuts no development because of in Statler Drive the the wetlands and said they had paid premium prices for Glengarry subdivision. »!• Commission their building lots and their Planning chair Jason Wangerin wel­ homes. Bill Jones, of Alanada comed the audience and said the primary purpose •It of the Drive, said he is opposed to meeting was to gather resi­ any development before the dent input on the proposed traffic issues on M-37 are solved. Bob Sullivan, of project. rVista Springs has applied Glengarry Court, said he is for a conditional rezoning opposed to any commercial a without from agricultural to R-3, development medium-density and multi­ buffer zone for residences; he family housing. The applica­ also said he’s opposed to 92nd Street tion states an intention to extending build a facility providing 65 because the library has housing units for seniors. already had an impact on his Access^ to the area is by property because children cut Statler Road, a heavily resi­ through his yard to get to the dential area overlooking the library, Maurizio ----LaFranca, of property and currently enjoying prime views of Emmons Costner Drive, presented a Lake and the wetlands area. petition containing more then 100 signatures of residents The applicant proposes to extend 92nd Street to provide opposed to the extension of access to the site. Richard 92nd Street. Among the conby Fran Faverman d l * ♦ 138th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. • 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 - cems cited by other residents over the extension is the introduction of heavy-truck traffic, ambulances, fire engines, employee traffic and visitors to the facility. A res­ ident who has a relative in a facility located in a residen­ tial area, said that the traffic during holiday and weekend visiting times is horrendous. Perhaps one of the strongest objections to the extension of 92nd Street came from Darryl Penfold, who was village president at the time much of the Village of Caledonia Centre and Glengarry were developed. His argument is that private roads are not built to the same standards as are public roads; any extension of 92nd Street should be built as a public road and turned over to the village. Lou Andriotti, chief exec­ utive officer and owner of Vista Springs Senior Housing, rose to clarify that such projects are placed in residential neighborhoods because seniors want to live near stores and other amenities and like the variety of He neighborhoods. was sharply rebutted by Beth Ernest, a pastor who has 25 years of experience working See REZONING, pg. 5 A S * ft r ■ v k 1 « • ' * 1* — • t. April Jo r a 20 to.*'" 10am . *Pm re* Caledonia Area Chamber Expo planning committee members pictured, from left, are Bruce Higgins, Rebecca Lectka, Barb Freeman, and Jim Shoaf. Caledonia Area Chamber Lpril 20 plans expo event I I The popular Caledonia Community Expo, which drew approximately 2,000 attendees last year, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at Emmons Lake Elementary schooi This popular Caledonia Area Chamber of Commerce event offers local businesses and organizations an oppor­ tunity to showcase their products and services. Several churches, school, and service organizations also will provide information on what they offer to the community. This is a free family event A open to all area residents. Many businesses will be offering free samples and demonstrations. Registration and sponsorship details can •it be found at the chamber website www.caledoniachamber.com or by call­ ing 616-690-2719. Middleville council member’s accusations heat up discussion by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Accusations, denials, and heated rhetoric dominated Middleville Tuesday’s Village Council meeting during which one council member attempted to use issues related to a contingent sale of village property to charge the village manager with being less than honest. Council member Joyce Lutz, who’s questioned the integrity of village staff in the past, accused Village Manager Rebecca Fleury on Tuesday of providing the council with inaccurate '2J information regarding her administration of duties. Fleury denied the accusa­ tion and said she has been with completely honest council. Lutz’s concern stems from the council’s contingent sale of property at 100 Arlington to Jeff Bohms for a State Farm Insurance office. Downtown The Authority Development originally planned to use the comer lot to create a gateway to downtown, but changed plans in 2012 and decided to sell the lot instead. “At the second meeting in October, this Council con­ sidered a draft purchase agreement with Jeff Bohms regarding the vacant comer at 100 Arlington,” stated Lutz. “During that discus­ sion I specifically asked Rebecca if other nearby property owners had been contacted about purchasing the corner. “You (Rebecca) replied that each had been contacted and no one wanted it. While I have not spoken with every nearby owner, I did speak with Mr. Tom Ryfiak who is buying the abutting house. He advised me that no one contacted him from the vil­ lage prior to that time. I expect in the future, you will be completely truthful in advising this council.” Fleury said adjacent prop­ erty owners were notified Lutz also questioned how and, a day after the meeting, presented a copy of a letter much the village has spent dated May 17 sent to Ryfiak on legal fees regarding the sale of the 100 Arlington confirming notification. Fleury said Bohms was property. She attended the who recent Zoning Board of the only person expressed interest in the site Appeals meeting with her and, after a plan was brought husband, Geoff Moffat, who to the council, the sale was spoke against the property approved contingent upon sale. Moffat served previous­ Bohms' ability to secure nec­ ly as the township and vilessary site plans, planning lage planning administrator commission approval, and and, for a short time, as inter­ special use permits for his im village manager. Lutz noted village attor­ intended office use. Ryfiak, contacted after the ney Mark Nettleton also meeting, said he does not attended. Lutz said it has remember anyone contacting never been normal practice him in person, but that he to have the attorney attend does vaguely remember a ZBA hearings and ques­ letter that may have come tioned who was paying for his costs. from the village. “When we sell other prop­ Ryfiak also said at this time he’s not interested in erty, we’re going to tell peo­ buying the lot, but does have ple if you need a variance, some concerns about •It the we’ll pay for the attorney business being planned fees,” said Lutz. “I think there. He hopes to attend the we’ve set a precedent that s Planning Commission meet­ going to cost the village a lot ing on March 5 to voice his of money.” Chairperson Village concerns about traffic and Charlie Pullen agreed it’s not snow storage. typical to have the village attorney at every ZBA hear­ ing, but he said Nettleton was asked to attend this meeting to ensure proper procedures were followed and that everyone under­ stood the actions being taken. Pullen also said the attorney may or may not be contacted to attend additional ZBA hearings. “It has to be done on a case by case basis," said I Pullen. The ZBA currently has three new members who have little experience in pub­ lic hearings and findings of facts for the variance requests. Council member Shannon Endsley also serves as a ZBA member. She told Lutz she wanted the attorney pres­ ent. See ACCUSATIONS, pg. 2 In This Issue • Weather delays, closings create havoc for schools • Community activist honored by Middleville Village Council • Caledonia boys honored as ski league champions again • Unity Knights score their first postseason victory f t �t V' Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, March 2, 2013 ACCUSATIONS, continued from page 1 I “I wanted him there to make sure we’re doing everything legally and so we •[• don't end up in a lawsuit,” Endsley said. “If we need the attorney we should be able to have him there.” Lutz suggested the ZBA I members may need more training and education rather than having the attorney present. “Why do you have to nit pick at everything?” replied Endsley. “J wanted the attor­ ney there. I didn’t want the village to end up in a lawsuit and I’m here for the entire village.” Lutz said she feels the vil­ lage is spending t •It much money to accommodate one property sale. “We have spent a heck of a lot of money unnecessari­ ly,” she said. Council member Sue ‘ Reyff said what bothers her most about the land sale is that the original concept for the village gateway is lost. She said she also wonders if Bohms is playing games with the council by listing the property for sale before the ZBA hearing, then taking it off the market once approvals were given. “I'm disappointed at what’s happened,” said Reyff. “I think we’re losing by not getting to use that land. I hope it works out for the best.” Reyff also attended the ZBA hearing and offered comments. Endsley said she doesn’t think Bohms is playing any games. She said she believed Bohms put the lot on the market when he was uncer­ tain of the direction the vil­ lage was going to take and, as soon as variances were approved, the lot was taken off the market. “I don’t think he’s playing games at all," contended Endsley. “He was just uncertain about the 1 sition •It we were going to take.” The accusation by Lutz that Fleury was not entirely truthful is not the first time she's questioned the integrity of staff. Just two weeks ago, Lutz questioned an incident that occurred in February 2012. She said that, on Feb. 29, 2012, the council was told by staff that approval of a fiveyear community recreation plan draft was required that evening in order for it be to filed the next day with the Department of Natural Resources. “I noted the actual filing date was June 12, 2012, as evidenced by a letter from the DNR,” pointed •It out Lutz. “What we were told by staff and what actually happened were two different things.” After Tuesday’s meeting, Catherine Getty, Thomapple Parks and Recreation program director, acknowledged there was a discrepancy and explained that the TAPRC committee believed at the time that submission of the plan was required by March L However, the DNR later notified the committee that, since the TAPRC is made up of the village, Thornapple Township and the school dis­ trict, formal approval from all three entities would be required before the plan could be considered. Those approvals took sev­ eral weeks and then it took additional weeks before the plan was actually approved by the state. The issue was publicly explained to the council more than once last year. In another comment, Lutz suggested Fleury change the way memorandums are dated for the council packets. She asked that, instead of using the date that the memo was created, the date of the meet­ ing for which the memo is prepared be placed on it. That way, all memos for the Feb. 26 meeting would denote the Feb. 26 date rather than earlier dates when the memos were actu­ ally prepared. Council member Michael Lytle said he didn’t understand the request. “It sounds like you’re confused,” Lytle told Lutz. “The way it is done now is just fine. It all comes to us as a packet for the meeting and I don't think it's necessary to change.” In the final confrontation of the night, Lytle stated that he’s waiting for two more manager evaluation forms from council members before all the reviews can be compiled. Lytle said he did not know who had yet to turn in their forms, but said there were two missing and that the council had agreed at a previous committee of the whole meeting to have them all turned in by Feb. 26. Lutz denied agreeing to that. She and Lytle were appointed to compile all the evaluations and make a final report to the board. Lutz told Lytle she assumed she would turn her evaluation in when they met to review all the forms. Lytle said he couldn’t schedule a date to do that until all the evaluations are in. Reyff said she also has not submitted her evaluation because she simply hadn’t had time to finish it yet. She assured Lytle it will be in soon. GET ALL THE NEWS OF 1 ^ONTEMPO ALON J/f’A & P^)l’ riQUE F I _FA! BARRY COUNTY! /Mon mc'‘ oP I AV EDA REDKEN PUREOLOGY and Gel Manicures Find us on Facebook PAUL MITCHELL 616-891-1093 06806216 i Qxxium 9175 Cherry Valley Caledonia Village Centre Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. www.contemposalonandboutique.com Weather delays, closings create havoc for schools by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Weather has forced can­ cellation of classes at Thomapple Kellogg schools seven days this winter and caused one two-hour delay. All the time off has some parents and students wonder­ ing if they ’ll have to make up they'll days in the spring. TK Superintendent Tom Enslen said currently the dis­ trict is still within the 1,098 hours required for the year and actually has a little'■ more than four hours left that can be used for delays or days off. P by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Middleville's stagecoach will take center stage during the Hastings High School performance of “Music Man.” Village manager Rebecca Fleury said the school requested use of the Stagecoach for the production. After consulting with Village President Charles Pullen, Fleury said she believed allowing the school to use the stagecoach was a •It. neighborly thing to do. The high school will pay for a trailer to haul the stagecoach to the high school and back to Middleville. Fleury said the school also has insurance that will cover the stagecoach in case of any damage. “I thought it was a nice gesture on our part to have it in the play,” said Pullen. “They are giving the village credit on their program.” In another cooperative effort, Fleury said an initial joint meeting with supervi­ ■!< sors from neighboring town­ nt ships was successful. Fleury said officials from Rutland, Thomapple, Irving, Yankee Springs, and Caledonia Townships and 8 LIVE Goodrich THEATERS GQTI.com and on Facebook BARGAIN TWILIGHT $5. CaledoniaTV.com CABLE 269-205-4900 Downtown Hastings on State St. DUALITY Caledonia Community Cable Corporation > CHANNEL 98 •It DAILY 4:00*6:00 PM * excludes Digital 30 No passes ■K3 Stadium Seating SHOWTIMES 3/2 - 3/7 TITltS AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANCE ON DEMAND Watch Us: Caledonia's Public Access, Education, Government Videos REE the Village of Middleville all met to discuss the pros and cons of establishing a joint planning alliance for the northern part of Barry County. Fleury said there was good discussion and much interest especially in designing and developing trails. All members were asked to review the discussion with their local boards and then •It meet again to discuss ways of working together. Fleury said it was also suggested the group invite the village of Freeport. The village of Caledonia was invited, but was unable to attend. Fleury said she’s not sure all the entities are interested in forming a joint planning alliance at this time, but said she was pleased with the ini­ tial meeting to discuss coop­ erative efforts. She said a joint meeting with Thomapple Township and the village council is also scheduled for March 26 following the regular village council meeting. The joint meeting will be to get the two groups to start talking about goals and objectives, cooperative planning, and scheduling a meet and greet for township and village res­ idents to get to know their elected officials and staff better. In other matters at Tuesday’s council meeting: Sherry • Ronning was appointed to a three-year term on the planning com­ mission. Two candidates expressed interest in the vacancy and were inter- viewed by Fleury, Catherine Getty and Charles Pullen. Ronning was selected for the appointment. • C o u n t y Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg updated the council on county matters. He said video streaming of meetings is being worked on and should be operational within weeks. He said video streaming will make the council even more transpar­ ent to the public. Fleury reported that a cable access channel has never been used by the vil­ lage or the schools. Because of inactivity, the village’s channel was taken by Charter Communications five years ago. The village renewed its Charter Communications agreement in 2011 and did not reinstate the access channel. The cur­ rent franchise agreement is in effect for 10 years. The village can negotiate a chan­ nel when the agreement is up for renewal in 2021. Until then, she said the council may want to investigate the •it use of on-line tools like pod casting or web casting. • Fleury reported performance evaluations of all employees were complete and all employees received good or excellent evalua­ tions. During the process, goals for 2013 were also set 1 and goals from 2012 reviewed. The village council is col­ lecting evaluation forms for Fleury 's manager review. All forms were to be submitted to the board by Feb. 26. r 9 i 9$ $ ri ft in gjiari.W II! t as b ® tat kite bI de• Ml I .*< ir fe. rfalifc hh II,- •sitk IS L_. SPRING MOVIES Saturday & Sunday 9 & 10 AM DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: ______ DOG DAYS (PG) Accepting: Volunteers For Free Digital Video Classes Wanted: Student Interns for 2013 ■n “ THANK YOU CALEDONIA " INTERNET VIEWERS!! Due to high demand. We TRIPLED our capacity for same-time viewers for both Fill out applications on www.caledoniatv.com ___ LIVE, and ON DEMAND! ___ ’’ LEWIS & CLARK: GREAT JOURNEY WEST TUE. 3/5 4:00, 5:15, 6:30,7:45 O® 3D JACK THE GIANT SLAYER (PG-13) $2.50 PREMIUM PER 30 TICKET DAILY 4:20. 9:20 O® © JACK THE GIANT SLAYER (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11:20. 1:50, 6:50 MON-TH 6:50 O® THE LAST EXORCISM PART II (PG-13) Caledonia Community Cable Corporation Years timing but felt it was in the best interest and safety of students to call the delay. •It Compounding the situa­ tion was a problem getting the message to the television stations. Email messages were sent before 6 a.m. but the television postings didn’t occur until almost 6:30 a.m. “We are still considering safety of our students as our top priority. We take their safety into account first and then we'll deal with having to make time up if it comes to that,” said Enslen. “We will do what we think is best for kids.” Middleville loans stagecoach to Hastings High School for play HASTINGS 4 Wve Finally Got You Coveted! He said the district always builds in extra time for weather days. If another full day off is needed, Enslen said it’s like­ ly the district will have to negotiate with teachers and staff how best to make up the time. Several options may be r•It ssible. Students had a two-hour delay Monday due to thick fog that moved in just about the time buses would be heading out and high school .tit and middle school students would be heading in. Enslen said it was a diffi­ cult decision because of the SAT-SUN 12:00. 2:20, 4:50, 7: •I* .9:30 MON-TH 4:50. 7:00, 9:30 SAFE HAVEN (PG-13) I I Studio location: 9809 Cherry Valley Ave SE (M37-West Side) SAT-SUN 11:40. 2:10, 4:40, 7:10. 9:40 Mailing Address: PO Box 288, Caledonia, Ml 49316 MON-TH 4:40, 7:10. 9:40 IDENTITY THIEF (R) New Email Address: lnfo@caledoniatv.com SAT-SUN 11:30, 2:00, • • 4:30. 7:20, 9:50 MON/WED/TH 4:30. 7:20. 9:50 06806154 TUE 9:50 KIM'S KONSIGNMENT Open Sunday, March 3 Noon to 5:00 p.m. For your spring break shopping needs -'I —- I 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) • Caledonia f _____________________ C- 616-891-2418 3E 063806130 l/. t! �The Sun and News, Saturday, March 2, 2013/ Page 3 A Senior Citizens invited to dress rehearsal of TK musical . vA £ « «S' v VI II I * Princess Winnifred, played by Betsy Hollis, and Prince Dauntless, played by Max Wagner, practice the Spanish Panic dance. ‘Sin, 1— — Caledonia Play is a true community event ‘s-’i'k.. Mb »H Will 5sE^is mt. <p!«® Hi III 111 J**** al « I'lil'l X itie®j ijj.. tetrain- QHofcpljfc • w •s izxiit lailemdi iwlk irattiii I ' JOB « kite ofm< rii tel w th1 KtlfiK (faff CM five j og pi ite is Cote®®?' v a? lias *iii Up •• JSffi fl ii ^an«a|1l - r JK 5 W J ll he (Illi jit! f I 1“ n . ri —Ji-^ r i £ *i a than Dec. 1, a parent may request early entrance by the completing waiver request found at the McFall enrollment link. Visit the McFall website at www.tkschools.org to enroll online. Call Lisa Finkbeiner at the McFall office at 269795-3637 with any ques­ tions. I I I I I I I I I I I • 7 T --- w Thornapple Kellogg students practice for upcoming performances of “Footloose. Pictured, from left, are Bryn Beyer and Braedon Halle, Jacob Emery and Karley Cisler. Senior citizens living within the Thornapple Kellogg School district are invited to a dress rehearsal performance of the high school musical “Footloose” at 7 p.m. March 7 in the high school auditorium. Refreshments will be served prior to the perform­ ance starting at 6:15 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. There is no cost to attend this show, but those wanting to attend should call 269795-5578 by March 5. Guests should park in the west parking lot by the stadi­ um entrance and use the main entrance to the school. The play will be per­ formed at 7 p.m. March 8 and March 9 for the general public. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students. V i. « — Lasting Memories ‘Boutique. Floral & Gifts for all Occasions Specializing in Wedding Floral Designs Delivery Available <.&>uru|ue fSfloraC$/jifa__________ OFF With this coupon. Expires 3/9/13 www.cdli-fitness.com 8570 Call891 203 E. Main St. Downtown Caledonia 06806213 ttrimlty Id/ellntM A Ufa NEW EXPANDED HOURS! OPEN 5 DAYS A WEEK! I —- ___________ Mon. 9-12 & 2-6; Tues. 8-12; Fri. 9-12 & 2-6 i i i I CONSULTATION & EXAM ($105 Value) Expires 3/31/13 I Most Insurances Accepted AI Enrollment 616-891-8343 scenes. Steve Evans directs the play with Patti LaJoye as music director, Andrew Williams as choreographer and Arnie Evans as set designer. The pit band is made up of Sue Morton, Mark Ramsey, Avalon Dodge and lan Dodge. The musical is based on the 1984 film about a rural town where dancing is not allowed. A new student moves to town and immedi­ ately wants to change the way adults think of dancing. The play includes 45 cast members and crew working in lighting and behind the >4 * £j - • Wed. 9-12 & 2-6; Thurs. 3-5:30; Getjn Shape for r r r Kiir ilii I TILTON CHIROPRACTIC kindergarten/Young 5 students Kellogg Thornapple Schools will offer the Young 5’s and kindergarten registra­ tion parent meeting at 6:30 p.m. April 16 in the McFall cafeteria. New eligibility require­ ments for kindergarten enrollment require a child to be at least five years old by Nov. 1. If a child turns five after that date and not later T III TK to host parent meeting for new ** if CHS players have many sup­ portive businesses in the area with 51 companies placing ads in the program this year. There is also a number of people who have made financial commitments to the CHS Players through the Friends program. More than 133 volunteers have donated hours to help produce the play including creating set designs, opening the box office, creating posters and programs, work­ ing on costume, props, hair and makeup, setting up con­ cessions, flowers, cast meals and snacks. "Once Upon A Mattress" is a whimsical retelling of the classic fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea." The show, suitable for the entire family and all ages, is filled with catchy songs, fancy dancing and memorable characters . The cast includes more than 60 student actors dis­ playing their talents on stage. But there are also many com­ munity members, organiza­ tions businesses and involved in making the per­ formances successful. In addition to the actors there are many students who provide hours of help as pro­ duction assistants, orchestra players, technical support and stage crews. This year's play includes nine people on the produc­ tion team five of whom are students; 17 people in the orchestra including nine stu­ dents, and 19 members on which the stage crew includes 11 students. In addition to the volun­ teer stage assistance, funds also have to be raised to pay for the production. On aver­ age, play organizers esti­ mate, a high school show costs $25,000 to produce. To help reduce the cost, the The Caledonia High School production of "Once Upon a Mattress" has become a community event with high school students assisted by several commu­ nity members and organiza­ tions working to make the play successful. The performances are scheduled for Saturday, March 2 at 1 and 7 p.m., Friday, March 8 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 9, at 1 and 7 p.m. All performances take place in the high school performing arts center. All seating is reserved. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the ticket office by calling 616-891-6207. The box office will be open from 3 to 5:30 p.m. March 6 and 7 and one hour prior to the show times. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Tickets are $6 for seniors ages 65 and older and $8 tor students and adults. .. > I MIDDLEVILLE I I 9175 Cherry Valley, Caledonia | Located next to Monterey Grille | info@cali-fitness.com I 068061451 269-795-7145 xISR £« KS?— ©PriorityHealth 126 E. Main St, Middleville (Behind Big Easy) PPOM Aetna 1 CASCADE 616-949-1888 Mon./Wed./Fri. . CD 8 —A �Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday. March 2, 2013 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY I 4 (.it Frank P. Snyder. Senior Pastor first" baptist (church alaska 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 Sunday Services: 9:30 AM - Worship 11:00 AM - Sunday School 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study 6:00 PM - Student Ministries wwYv.alaskabaDtist.org Our mission is to worship God and equip committed followers of Jesus Chnst who will reach our community with the Gospel Dr. Brian F. Harrison, Pastor All walks, One faith I BRIGHTSIDF Church Real. Relevant. Relational. Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! Middleville Wesleyan Church Alan Moody. Youth Pastor David Ordway. Youth I’aww iottm church OF Leanne Bailey. Dorlapmrni aud Puhbc Relation* (269)795-9726 •I Service Times: Sunday School.... •Bl Morning Worship Youth...................... Pioneer Club........ Bible Study........... PLA CE for Y o U Fi I Presbyterian " A Church for all Ages middlevilleyouthgroup.com ........... 10:00 a.m. ........... 11.00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Experience the Scriptures like never before! MORNING STAR CHURCH www.FirstChurchHastings.or Azoc Q CD MorningStarChurchOnline.org • 269.743.4104 Good Shepherd ’ Lutheran Church Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Considering becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information. 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) Worship..................................................... 9:30a.m. Sunday School................................. 11:00 a.m. > Adult Bible Class.............................. 11:00 a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Pastor Terry Kenitz 9:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 S[0#' 0 Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 church-gt www.cornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship .................................9:30 a.m. Sunday School................................................... 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher Church Office: (616) 868-6402 www.lakesidecommun i ty. org Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service . 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 middlevillecrc.org Dutton United (Reformed^ Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying AU of the Bible to All of Life \s Truth Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM r- jom us for worship S mornin or ir:00AM. Peace SATURDAY SERVICE TIME 7pm SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 9:30am/11am 20 State Street Middleville, Ml / www.tvcweb.com a p JJ jEKtteil w bitarf pttihi tta to CHURCH GOD'S WORD NOURISHES COMEL 5 ■* * * -i 1 L- . '12 i Letter to tke QMMiiw I 1* 616.891.8119 tf. www.peacechurch.ee p I’ fatal Rev. Neal Stockeland nw. whitney vi11ebible. org * 7:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Midweek Prayer tie, Whitneyville .the point Fellowship Church authentic church for the modern world 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52fl 1 and 48:" St. Join us Sundays @ 9 & 11 am for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick and children's church 5449 76th Street. Caledonia, M149316 '“M 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 "Celebrating 50 Years in 2012" Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Youth Group Wednesday AWANA I j ? m Bible ^Church c 1 to 1 ■ • r A >1flr nwir•II I •* • I K — r .v IIO OTHER? .'I tai i MIDDLEVILLE His Church 'Ju us diut tluvuqh us V 708 W. Main Street ? ^cornerstone 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm 0 '.BlnMllkJ r MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Saturday 6:00PM Sunday 9:30 & 11:15AM 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday Sunday Sunday (Spanish Mass) "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" "The Bible, The Whole Bible, and Nothing but the Bible." 13700 84th St., Alto, Ml 49302 • 868-7440 • Pastor Bryan Maley Website: www.calvarygracebrethrenchurcb.com • E-mail: calvarygbc@hotmail.com Thy \Nord SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor Calvary Grace Brethren Church L* = Pastor Robert Gerke 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Jodie Flessner, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Thursday Women's Bible Study Thursday Practorium.............. www.stpaulcaledonia.org PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CH URCH 10:00 a.m. Worship, Children’s Sunday Scl•Its during worship, K - 3rd Middle School •It Youth meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays at 6 p.m. 7:uu Ill p.m. 7:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m. during services 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse Church: (269) 795-2391 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Wednesday Evening Services: Bible Study and Prayer........... Little Kids Zoo........................ Kids Time............................... Word of Life Youth Group........ I Nursery available 11 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School I • 9:30 a.m. • Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. and Sunday School Tlje (Bib flUme J dffiletfjotHfiit Cljurcb 4> 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.org 9:45am Bible Studies Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 Begins Mar. 3 Contemporary: 11 AM 11:00am - Contemporary 8436 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia, MI 49316 < Traditional: 9 AM 8:30am - Traditional @ St. Paul Lutheran Church the epic HISTORY CHANNEL miniseries • • • www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 // the best day ofyour week A Five Week Experience in conjunction with 405 N. M 37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269 945 5463 8175 Broadmoor - Caledonia 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Sundays 5-7pm The Intersect (9-12th) Sundays 5-7pm KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at Warn LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm [Sunday Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Sunday School................................. ..9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service • • • ••••••••• • • • • • • •• 1HM) im. Sunday Evening Service.............. .6:00 p.m. WednesdayJ Student Ministries... .6:45 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer... • • •• .6:45 p.m. Wednesday Word of Life Clubs......................... .6:45 p.m. www.fbcmiddleville.net ■--------------- .--------------------- - i Make 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, Ml 49333 • 945-1555 M-37, North of Middleville A Sunday Services 616^98-9660 www.thepointchurch.com (From Grand Rapid*. Go South on M-37, then West on 78th Street) Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship org - 616-868-0621 k Middleville United Methodist Church r 111 Church St. Office: (269)795-9266 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children's ministry during worship tar A Yankee Springs Bible Church Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) 17 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 10:00 A.M. Holy Communion Pastor Tony Shumaker www.umcmiddleville.org Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/chl7897 Fn t—I 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............................................................ 1 1:00 a.m. - Bcg.-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 c* '"lit 06800318 * �The Sun and News, Saturday, March 2, 2013/ Page 5 REZONING, continued from page as a chaplain to such facili­ ties. She said that in her experience very few facili­ ties are located in residential areas because of the impact on neighborhoods. Light pol­ •It lution also is an issue also for her. Postema said that ulti­ mately the property will be developed, and he was will­ ing to look at low-impact r •i?)' IS S' I ■ «St| !; Middleville DDA considers new community events Engagements ^8 s I u r v II r. I HlNBlf h* Noffke- VanDommelen Christopher Paul Littell and Mari Elizabeth Schuster, of Kentwood, ML are engaged and planning an April, 2013 wedding. Mari, the daughter of Laurie and Daryl Meyer of Goshen, Indiana and the late Michael Schuster, graduated from Kendall School of Design and is a graphic designer in Grand Rapids. Chris is the son of Greg and Aleta Littell of Alto. Chris graduated from Western Michigan University and works as a computer pro­ grammer in Caledonia. Sean and Penny VanDommelen and Ralph and Stacy Noffke announce the engagement of their chil­ dren, Sean VanDommelen II and Jennifer Noffke, all from Middleville. Sean graduated from TK in 2007, and from UNOH in 2009 with a degree in diesel mechanics and works for Michigan Cat. Jennifer graduated from TK in 2008, and from GVSU in 2012 and will start nursing school at KCC in the fall. An August 24, 2013 wedding is planned. G® Iffl 10® ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE FROM HOME -Medical, -Business, -Criminal Justice, -Hospitality. »A— • • • ** ~.............. T — , . Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV authorized. 7 on 1 //fl- BibW-’ Call 877-895-1828 www.CenturaOnline.com r Jft Staff Writer Several new community events are being discussed and considered by the Downtown Middleville Development Authority. The DDA already spon­ sors several community events throughout the year to entice people to the down­ town area. New events being considered include a New Year’s Eve Fest, a drive-in | movie night where a movie could be shown in the park­ ing lot behind the Middle Villa, and an attic treasure market to be held monthly Littell-Schus ter IT Centura Looking for financial peace in your life? Dave Ramsey's which could provide non­ profit organizations with an opportunity to gain profits. No decisions were final­ ized, but DDA members are considering and investigating possibilities. also DDA members learned more about their roles and duties as a Main Street Associate village. They appointed a steering committee of Mike Bremer, Rebecca Sheryl Ayriss, Fleury, Jean Lamoreaux, and Deanna Cowham. Additional community representatives still need to be appointed. By Julie Makarewicz l¥d T % i yard floods." Scott Marsman, who said he probably would not have bought his property on North Costner had he been aware of a possible rezoning, ques­ tioned the wisdom of putting the least mobile population in the midst of one of the most walkable areas. Wangerin, after ascertain­ ing that all who wished to lighting. Other residents raised questions about building a roadway over a portion of a wetland. They cited the exis­ tence of continuing drainage and flooding issues on prop­ erty in the area and won­ dered how that problem would be managed since, as one resident explained, “Every year on April 1st, my FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY is being offered at Lakeside Community Church 6201 Whitneyville Ave SE, Alto, Ml www.lakesidecominunity.org Church Office: (616) 868-6402 Free Preview Class: Thursday, March 21 at 7:00 pm 9 Weekly Classes: April 4 - May 30, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Northern Illinois University bestows award to Alto student Please register u online at www.daveramsey.com I Andrew Morse of Alto is the NIU dean’s list for the the recipient of a Northern fall 2012 semester. Illinois University Dean's Award. The award is given to graduating students who demonstrate: significant I achievement and leadership in the areas of scholarship, campus and community activities and professional service. Criteria for the F award include attainment of a 3.0 minimum grade point average and nomination by faculty based on service to the nominee's academic department or college. Dean's Awards are con­ ferred upon students from NIU's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Health and Human Sciences and College of Visual and Performing Arts. Morse also was named to For more information, contact the Church Office Be "SENSIBLE" about your water! SEE THE DIFFERENCE Over 35 years of experience AYNARD’ WATER CONDITIONING V- *___ ^YNARO'S ffl Idl (til (Ki I 4 d.lj RESIDENTIAL From: < V COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL Calcium and Iron ruining your home & appliances? 1 • No iron stains • No hard water stains I I • Clean & clear water 1 c- Stop in for your free water test! AYNARDS £ WATER CONDITIONING ■ —- — $ Come meet 9 9751 Duncan Lake Ave. Caledonia, MI 49316 our staff and Stop staining laundry, sinks and showers. 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We take our speak had done so, thanked them and closed the public hearing. The other item on the commission's agenda had been a public hearing for a re zoning of property at 649 Emmons St. The property owned by Kay-D Development and Jon Raymond, is seeking a rezoning from residential to 616-891-6220 t\ Cr £••••9 • 06805807 e z III A I •. ■■■■■ — • • Mi 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 49316 On the corner of M-37 and 100th Street JI Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-6pm and Sat. 8:30am-2pm 616 89170303 WWW.MAYNARDSWATERCONDITIONING.COM �— Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, March 2, 2013 i Financial Focus Caledonia students help stock diaper depot I* l‘ -I > A* Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Take advantage of higher IRA contribution limits For the first time since 2008, contribution limits have risen for one of the most popular retirement savings vehicles available: the IRA. This means you’ve got a greater opportunity to put more money away for your “golden years.” Effective Jan. 1, you can now put in up to $5,500 (up from $5,000 in 2012) to a tra­ ditional or Roth IRA when you make your 2013 contri­ bution. And if you’re 50 or older, you can put in an addi­ tional $1,000 above the new contribution limit. Over time, the extra sums from the higher contribution limits can add up. Consider this example: If you put in $5,000 per year to an IRA for 30 years, and you earned a •!• hypothetical 7% per year, you’d wind up with slightly over $505,000. But if you contributed $5,500 per year for those same 30 years, and earned that same 7% per Experienced HHAs / CNAs Battle Creek and Kalamazoo areas, (including Albion, Homer, Three Rivers and Galesburg) FT/PT - days/nights Please email resume to: recniiter@optimalstaffinfccom or fax to: 517-394-7716 year, you'd you a accumulate almost $556,000 — about $51,000 more than with the lower contribution limit. Keep in mind that if you have invested the above amounts in a traditional, taxdeferred IRA, you'll be taxed on your withdrawals at your ordinary income tax rate. With a Roth IRA, your con­ tributions are made with after-tax funds, but your withdrawals have the poten­ tial to be tax-free — provided you’ve had your account at least five years and don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re 59_. (Not everyone is eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA, as income limits apply.) If you have an IRA, you already know its advantages. If you aren’t investing in an IRA, you should be aware of these key benefits: • Tax-deferred growth — A traditional IRA can pro­ vide tax-deferred growth while a Roth IRA can poten­ tially grow tax-free, provided you meet the conditions described above. To get a sense of just how valuable these tax advantages are, consider this example’: If you put in $5,500 per year (the new IRA maximum) for 30 years to a hypothetical investment that earned 7% a year, but on which you paid taxes every year (at the 25% tax bracket), you’d end up with slightly more than Your local agent insures your $401,000 - about $155,000 less than what you'd accumu­ late in an IRA. As mentioned above, you will eventually have to pay taxes on your tra­ ditional IRA withdrawals, but by the time you do, you might be in a lower tax bracket. Furthermore, depending on your income level, some of your contribu­ tions to a traditional IRA may be tax-deductible. (Roth IRA contributions are not deductible.) • Variety of investment options — You can invest your funds within your IRA in many types of investments — stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit (CDs), U.S. Treasury securities and so on. In fact, within your IRA, you can create a mix of invest­ ments that are suitable for your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals. Of course, investing always carries some risks, including loss of principal — but the risk of not investing may be greater, in terms of not hav­ ing enough assets for retire­ ment. Here's one more point to keep in mind: The earlier in the year you “max out” on your IRA contributions, the more time you’ll give your account to potentially grow. By reaching the new, higher contribution limits, and by fully funding your IRA as early in each year as possible, you can help yourself take full advantage of this power­ ful retirement savings tool. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. 269-945-4520 ■ ’ 77576534 'f J $ * ft Maddie DeHorn and Natalie Weibel deposit dimes collected into Shirley Neitzel’s bag while Remi Huver and Mackenzie Williams hold books Neitzel has written that she gave the school as a token of thanks. by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The student council at Caledonia Elementary School recently made use of resources available to them and ran a fundraising project for the diaper depot, a com­ munity outreach ministry of Ascension Lutheran Church. Melissa DeHom, faculty advisor to the student coun­ cil, and Shirley Neitzel, a retired teacher from Kettle Lake Elementary School and contact person for the church, said that this was definitely a student-organ­ ized and run project. Using the slogan, “Dimes for Diapers,” the project raised $412 in one week from fellow students and other interested parties at the school. Students circulated with buckets to collect the donations the week of Feb. 11. They received a lesson AM i MHAtKHl immutt Of MAnrttMAMCI CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance ldenton@fbinsmi.com theLynnDentonAgency.com ' ■*» T««Uf * Become an Aviation Maintenance Tech. FAA approved training. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. Job placement assistance. ._______ 1. v: BEGIN HERE IneuraMe. Coftpanf- 139 W. State Street Hastings 3 AIRLINE CAREERS FARM BUREAU INSURANCE* Lynn Denton row 877-891-2281 about the influence and use­ fulness of media and were pleased to see donations increase on days that the local school network, Caledonia News Network, announced progress. The news channel reported that 2,000 dimes bought 200 dia­ pers. An announcement over the public address system also brought results. The project was brought to the attention of the student council by Carrie Murphy, a fourth grade teacher at the school. “We liked the idea and decided to do it," said Remi Huver in an interview with the Sun and News. “We wanted to make a differ­ ence.” Mackenzie Williams observed that providing disposable diapers helps parents to keep babies clean and healthy and allows scarce family resources to be spent on food, clothes, gas and electric bills and rent. Natalie Weibel was impressed with the number of babies and families being served. Maddie DeHom said that it felt good to give. The school also received recognition from Neitzel, who is a published children’s book author. She presented signed copies of her books, The White Birch, which is about the Ojibwa tribe, and I'm Not Feeling Well Today, •H a book about the machina­ tions of a child who returns to health quickly upon learn­ ing that school has been can­ celed by snow. The books will be in the school library. Funds raised in the project are being used to meet a matching requirement from Thrivent Financial Services. The present grant requires a two-thirds match from the applicant. Neitzel said the group has been able to buy large numbers of diapers at an average cost of 15 cents each. Approximately 250 babies are currently regis­ tered in the program, which distributes diapers twice a month. She said the only requirement is need. Current clients are primarily from Wyoming, Kentwood and Byron Center. A pancake breakfast to raise additional money is planned for Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. to noon at Ascension Lutheran Church, 2627 44th St., SE in Kentwood. Tickets for the event may be purchased by calling Neitzel, 616-6988849, for delivery. Tickets purchased in advance are $5 for adults, $3 for children age 3 to 10, children under the age of 3 are free; all tick­ •It ets bought at the door are $ 1 more. $ 5^ ■3 uiBita Midi •r 11 >•1 ncqiKto fl ®ii I i hs * A. 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BoschGeo.com 77576528 BOSCH Invented for life TK alumni basketball game taking on new format Alumni hoopsters are already angling for rebound •It positions in anticipation of annual the Middleville Rotary Alumni Basketball game to be held Saturday, March 23, at the TK High School gymnasium, begin1 ning at 7 p.m. Former players will suit up as part of two teams proudly wearing the school colors: an orange team of players who graduated in even-numbered years and a black team of players who graduated in odd-numbered years. The new format will replace the former traditional contest played between Thomapple Kellogg and Caledonia alum­ ni. Cost for the event will be $5 with students in fifth grade and below free. Tickets can be purchased from any Middleville Rotary Club member. Rotarian and 1983 alum­ nus Chris Noah is organizing the event and welcomes any TK alumnus to suit up for the game. To secure a place on the roster, call Noah, 269795-3006 by March 19 with name, phone number and year of graduation. I % § JI7 ( % �The Sun and News, Saturday, March 2, 2013/ Page 7 Middleville TOPS 546 A THORNAPPLE AREA PARKS & RECREATION i The Feb. 25 meeting opened with singing the TOPS song. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Best loser for the week was Sue, with Nancy as run­ ner-up. Best loser for the month of February was Sue, with Sharon as runner-up. The food chart drawing was won by Joyce. Betty, Patricia, Jan, Phyllis, Alice P. and Sharon also participat­ ed. Frances won the 50/50 drawing, and Phyllis won the ha-ha box. § 1 I* A * Ji *I II jl i /) S' ' I kt4' I rJ K w:A. Patricia reminded every­ one that election of officers will be during the March 4 meeting. Sue told about a new lifestyle guide book. The meeting closed with reciting of the TOPS pledge. The next meeting will be March 4. Visitors are wel­ come to attend the meetings at 500 Lincoln Meadows at 5 p.m. For more information, call Patricia, 616-868-9642, or Betty, 616-765-3483. Ks ji. Caledonia UM Church will host CPR/AED, first aid training classes * 5^,25 Si 1 * ** *bi S 1 W fcs. 1? ’’"Il - * 1^, * R.i bi Ww ** Riiavit» Bn k 1 a hi Is anjj; The Caledonia United Methodist Church will be hosting a series of safety training sessionson succes­ sive Tuesday nights in April. A CPR/AED session will be held from 5 to 9 p.m on April 8 with a first aid train­ ing session to be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on April 15. Participants may sign up for one or both sessions. Caledonia Firefighter Kyle Fennel will be the instructor and certificates from the American Heart Association will be awarded at the end of the each session. Books will be available a week before the classes start. Cost of the CPR ZAED train­ ing is $45 and $20 for the first aid class. Class size is limited, so early registration is recommended. To register, call the church office at 616-891-8669 or em a i 1 office@caledoniaumc.org. Provide name, class or class­ es interested in attending, and a contact phone number or e-mail address. Matthew Converse of Middleville graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with an associate in occupational studies degree in computer-aided drafting from RITs National Technical Institute for the Deaf in the fall 2012 quarter. Siiaar- sfes <03 Ml: First Name: Last Name: I I Age on April 30, 2013: Birthdate: School District Female Male Gender: ______ City: _ Street:___ Zip: Township: _ Relalationship: Parent/Guardian #1:_________ Work/Cell: Home Phone:_______________ Email:______________________ Relalationship: Parent/Guardian #2:_________ Work/Cell: Home Phone:_______________ Email:______________________ Alternate Emergency Contact: Phone:_____________________ Physician Name:____________ Medical Insurance Carrier:__ Medical Conditions: Beginner Skill level: Intermediate Advanced Check One (Players age as of April 30, 2013): T-Ball (5-6 yrs.) ____ Machine Pitch(7-8 yrs.) Boys Minors (9-10 yrs.) ____ Girls Minors (9-10 yrs.) *★ Girls Majors (11-12 yrs.) Boys Seniors(13-15 yrs.) Note: Senior Division plays May-Aug.7 Local student earns degree from RIT 2013 Youth * Baseball & Softball Registration Form Mail form & fees to P.O. 459, Middleville, Ml 49333 by March 9th SHIRT: HAT: _YS YOUTH Boys Majors(11-12 yrs.) *★ Girls Seniors (13-15 yrs.) ** PLAYER UNIFORM: (check one in each category) AL YM YL YXL YXXL AS AM ADULT AXL FAN GEAR: (Shirts are same color with sponsor logo on front and TAPRC logo on sleeve. Hats & Visor- same color, no printing) AXL AL AM AS YM ___ YXL YXXL YL YS SHIRT ($13): 2XL ($15) ___ 3XL ($15) ADULT YOUTH VISOR ($10): ADULT YOUTH HAT ($10): I AM WILLING TO: __ Assistant Coach ___ Field Maintenance ___ Anything Else Head Coach Training material will be provided and available online. ta sebse THE EPIC V I •* HftSEKISS tali’ • c» xe al Bjnte Ajaxn .sai lira! m tesla v-uii is n The Bible... this year experience it like never before! REGISTRATION FEES (checks payable to TAPRC): Single Player -$ 55.00 ($50 ea. additional family member) Full and partial scholarships are available for families of players needing financial assistance. Criteria for assistance is based on the Free + Reduced schools Lunch Program. Families must provide proof of participation with registration. For more information please email STORY United Way OF LOVE, SACRIFICE, AND HOPE A Five Week Experience in conjunction with the epic TV miniseries. THE HISTORY CHANNEL lnfo@taprc.org or call 269-953-3151. I hereby give my permission for my child to participate in the TAPRC programs. I assume all risks and hazards incidental to such participation including transportation to and from 1 the activities. I do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and agree to not hold the LHC ai/UVIUUO. I V4VJ IIVIVMJ ------------- ---------- X TAPRC, the organizers, sponsors, supervisors, 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 for the league officials or coaches to acquire medical assistance in the case of an emergency and I cannot be Begins i Mar. 3 • Clips from the miniseries • Thought-provoking sermons • Inspiring music THE -f MS- w I w* "<I*’SSS MORNING STAR CHURCH MorningStarChurchOnline.org • 269.743.4104 reached at the time of an emergency. Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: How many games or practices do TAPRC teams have in a week? T-Ball & Machine pitch have 1 -2 practices per week and games on Saturdays mornings. MICHI Players 9 and older have 2 practices per week before games then 1-2 practices and 1-2 games per week. Baseball games Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings at 6pm. Softball games Monday and Wednesdays at 6pm. ■ ■■■■ Where Do TAPRC teams play? T-Ball (5&6 yr. olds) & Machine Pitch (7&8 yr. olds) - Middleville Fields ■ 5 <7 You could save up to $434 a year by switching to Auto Insurance through AAA. Ages 9 and older play in the Tri-Comm League Home games are played on Middleville Fields Away games in Wayland, Dorr, MarKn, Allegan & Hopkins Middleville Fields: Crane Road, Spring Park, McFall, Lee, Page, High School We've teamed with AAA to bring you great value and coverage. *y PREFERRED INSURANCE SERVICES OF GRAND RAPIDS Adam Jarchow 7992 Clyde Park Ave., SW. Byron Center For more information visit TAPRC.org, email F" Independent Insurance Agent 616-583-9661 Insurance underwritten by Auto Club Insurance Association family of companies. 05300^2 * 4 4 • info@taprc.org, or call 269-953-3151 I r\a n �Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, March 2, 2013 TK Odyssey of Mind Teams practice for competition : i I I I u \\ * 9 A .J Ji r-j 11 A* *• -J M r I < OV; 0 J T! i» 1 ▼ -« •.< fl Art 5* Z OW. 0* -OM 2ti>» - OM j i U. .V -- I F"i > I . 05* O 0M * < i A. i1 VI —■< * OM Of *> > J 7 3 « * *9 I £ •• flVi 5 k r I I > ‘Jll fik (5 J •-A 0 <40* IS nr —r Ft It 4 TK Odyssey of the Mind team members practice before competition this weekend. Pictured, from left, are Josi Ezinga, Katie Kelly, and Caytie Sprague. The Thornapple Kellogg Odyssey of the Mind teams got snowed out on their first attempt at a major joint prac­ tice before an audience, but 1 MBH. \ I were able to reschedule their practice for Feb. 22. The district has nine teams that will compete at Forest Hills Central this weekend. 1J *5 ** - r Drake’s Tax Service New Name, New Location, Same Great Service!! •• Scheule your appointment today: John Drake (269) 908-6309 John@ lwayconsultinq.com 06801814 i •* *? N V is now part of 1 -WAY CONSULTING SERVICES LLC Members of one of the elementary teams work together during their practice. This is a team of all second graders. Pictured from top left are Erin Chinavare, Grace Zube, Maddie Nagel, and Isaac Miller. If successful, teams will advance to the state competi­ tion in Traverse City on April 13. Teams taking either first % r i'l Thornapple Kellogg Schools will send nine to teams regional Odyssey of the Mind com­ petition this weekend at Forest Hills. Pictured are team members from kindergarten through high school grades. zi ft • 5 «• * T* W ▼ □ W '1 0 -■U 4■ A < • -w 4* a I Ar / . IJr C / WOM ’•» « I— I r ■• Several or second at the state compe­ tition will advance to the Odyssey of the Mind World competition to be held at Michigan State University. TK teams have advanced to world competi­ tion in recent years. Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program providing creative problem-solving opportuni­ ties for students from kinder­ garten through college. Team members apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to pre­ senting their own interpreta­ tion of literary classics. Thousands of teams from throughout the United States and from other countries participate in the program. TK has two primary grade teams for kindergarten through second grade, two teams for grades 3 through 5, three middle school teams, and two high school teams c°mpeting. This weekend’s regionals include teams from Forest Hills, Caledonia, East Grand Rapids, Kentwood, and Northview. 1 7 ■ Mi IB -J z Soaking in the solitude running without pain, grateful for the treatment from Dr. Mansky. David W Mansky »I 9385 Cherry Valley Ave. SE Caledonia 616-891-2577 06806164 9 ♦ Camp director to speak to Gun Lake women’s club r x> K rJ • -r* I . to Greg Dodd, executive director of YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville, will be the featured speaker during the General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Area group meets at 9 a.m. March 13 at Yankee Springs Golf Course. Dodd came to West Michigan two years ago from Tucson, Arizona. He has 30 years of camp experience including 24 years with the YMCA. He now lives in Middleville with his wife, Nancy, and their three chil­ dren. Visit the club website at www.gfwcgunlake.org or call 616-822-2874 for more information about the club or to arrange attendance at the meeting. | I Secure kis dreotfAS . . . 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Corson said she will find ways to keep busy in her retirement and plans to con- by Julie Makarewicz I fl T V I I •ju I i th. s Staff Writer Dorothy Corson has never been one to be afraid of speaking her mind or letting people know her stand on issues. For years, the 90-year-old village resident has been active in the community and only last year retired from Bradford White Corporation. Village officials honored Corson for her continuing commitment to the communi­ ty with an open house Tuesday before their regular council meeting. Corson served on the library board for 50 years and has been a member of the vil­ lage council and other numer­ ous village boards and com­ mittees. She was recently appointed to serve on the zon- i ALONG WITH ALL YOUR OTHER FOOT CARE NEEDS INCLUDING DIABETIC FOOT CARE AND SURGERY. Dorothy Corson is greet­ ed by Dan Parker % L s IV A cake helps celebrate Corson’s achievements ait® 4 feu Ki ir a An. fttaihl •» w w « L .TEl’ i ralan T.. Ifeidi" > msiqxzxKsieaa ■ II3« !• I t tviiiisi ■Ata is just around the corner. / shear Perk up your hair pleasure with some color HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR CUT PERM 7 Foils/br$25 NAILS COLOR HAIR CARE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY 122 E. Main St., s Dorothy Corson receives key to village from council President Charles Pullen. ing board of appeals. Corson worked for the Bradford White Corporation since about 1943 with the exception of a 10-year period she took off to raise her famiiy“Dorothy is very truthful and always tells things like it is,” said Jean Lamoreaux. “You always know where you stand with her and you can always depend on her." Village council member Ed Schellinger said Corson is “a woman of conviction. She says how she feels. She’s been an asset to the community.” Village Council President Charlie Pullen presented Corson a key to the village and thanked her for her years of dedication to helping make Middleville a better commu­ nity. “She’s a spunky little lady,” said Pullen. “At White's she was a little gogetter. Everybody had the greatest respect for her." Corson began working at % fl PAIN IN THE ARCHES *• “We Can Help” s i V A. tinue walking daily. She also said she wants to get back to swimming regularly at the TK 1. 1 Corson said she’s pleased to be given the key to the vil­ lage, but thinks she's only done what everyone should do — be active in their communi­ ty“Somebody has to do these things," she concluded. “Not enough people are willing to get involved. Maybe 1 can inspire a few more if 1 do my fair share." Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-7719_____ what was then called White Corporation in about 1943 after graduating from Middleville in 1940 before attending business school. Village council member Sue Reyff said Corson has been a great asset for the com­ munity. “She's been very active and I’ve worked with her dif­ ferent times.” said Reyff. “She’s very outspoken and she likes to get things done." Judy Hendrickson has worked with Corson on the library board for several years. “She's very caring and positive," said Hendrickson. “She always was concerned about the library and making sure the community was able to have access. When she left the library board, she left a big gap we will never be able to fill. She inspires me." Corson and her husband, Charles, now deceased, raised two daughters. One still lives in the Middleville area, while KENT PODIATRY DR. 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Olson was also third in the 50-yard butterfly, and third in the 50-yard breaststroke. Achtiger was right behind him in third in the 50-yard breaststroke. Achtiger added a third-place time in the 100yard individual medley as well and a sixth-place time in the 100-yard freestyle. Achtiger was just ahead of a teammate in the 100-yard individual medley, Drew Markley who was fourth. Markley added a fifth-place finish in the 50-yard backstroke as well as a runner-up time in the 200-yard freestyle. Those three boys teamed with Aaron Gole to place sec­ ond in the 200-yard medley relay. Holly Bashore led the 910-year old girls from Hastings, winning in the 50yard freestyle in 32.98 sec­ onds. She also placed seventh in the 100-yard individual medley, and fourth in the 50yard backstroke. Bashore also teamed with Juliann Meeker, Lydia Cole and Mackenzie Hull to place fourth in the 200-yard freestyle relay. Meeker had an eighth-place time in the 50yard butterfly as well. MORTGAGE CORPORATION 9 a.m. to 12 Noon; 1 to 4:00 p.m. •!• Tuesday, March 12, 2013 8 a.m. to 12 Noon; 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013 6 to 9 p.m. CALL 269-795-7202 To make appointment with the Board of Review (Written appeals accepted until March 13, 2013) The tentative recommended equalization ratios and estimated multipliers (factors) necessary to compute individual state equalized values of real property in the Township of Thomapple, Barry County: CLASS RATIO(%) AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL 54.18 49.34 47.97 49.59 INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTAL TIMBER-CUTOVER MULTIPLIER 0.9228 1.0134 1.0423 1.0083 None in Class None in Class Mike Bremer, Thomapple Township Supervisor 06804793 4 * <• • NOTICE TO IRVING TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Notice is hereby given that the proposed budget of Irving Township for FY 2013-2014 will be submitted for consideration at a public hearing on March 13, 2013 at 6:30 pm, with regular board meeting to follow at 7:00 pm to consider adoption of the FY 2013-2014 budg­ et and other business that may become before the board. The pro­ posed budget will be available during regular office hours from 9:00 to noon on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. •Id. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE 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 1076 as amend­ ed (Open Meetings Act) MCLA 41.72A (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Irving Township board will provide necessary reasonable auxil­ iary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon seven (7) days notice to the Irving Township Board, such as signer for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials to be presented at the public hearing or meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the clerk at 3241 Wood School Rd., Middleville, MI 49333. Phone # (269) 948-8893 • 4K Submitted by Carol Ergang, clerk YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-909 U FAX 269-795-2388 Program Schedule Caledon iaTV. com CABLE 2013 BOARD OF REVIEW Notice of all township taxpayers: The Yankee Springs Township Board Iof Review for 2013 will meet at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd., Middleville, MI 49333 on the following dates: Organization Meeting Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 1:30 pm Appeal Hearings are as follows: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 1pm to 4pm and 6pm to 9pm Thursday, March 14, 2013 9am to 12 Noon and 1:30pm to 4:30pm Appeals are by APPOINTMENT, please call 269-795-9091 to schedule an appointment. (Written appeals accepted until March 13th, 2013) The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2013 assessments. The tentative recommended equalization ratios and estimated multipliers (factors) for each class of real property and personal property in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County for 2013 are as follows: CLASS RATIO (%) MULTIPLIER Agricultural ................... 50.65%.................... 0.9872 . .50.65% .. Commercial ................... 48.91%.................... 1.0223 . .48.91% .. Industrial ........................ 52.04%.................... 0.9608 . .52.04% .. Residential ...................... 49.99%.................... 1.0002 . .49.99% .. Developmental ............... .N/C N/C........................... N/C .......... Personal Property.......... 50.00%.................... 1.0000 . .50.00% .. Persons with disabilities that need special assistance, please contact Jan Lippert, Clerk at 269-795-9091. Mark Englerth Supervisor Dan Scheuerman Assessor - LIVE ON DEMAND 616 891-9330 SUNDAY •X 6:00AM •X AM 7:00 •• 12:00PM IX 3:00PM 6:00PM 7:00PM 11:00PM •II Donkey Ollie Catholic Forum Bluegrass on Stage Local Future Donkey Ollie Terry's Tips You Got to be Kidding MONDAY 6:00AM 7:00AM .•;• 9:00AM •• 12:00PM 3:00PM IX 4:00PM l.l 6:00PM •• 7:00PM •• 8:00PM Donkey Ollie Catholic Forum Reading Train Bluegrass on Stage Donkey Ollie Reading Train Donkey Ollie Terry's Tips Government Meetings TUESDAY •• 6:00AM •• 7:00AM 9:00AM 12:00PM •• 3:00PM •• 4:00PM IX 6:00PM •X 7:00PM •• 8:00PM » WEDNESDAY •• 6:00AM •• 7:00AM 9:00AM •x 10:00AM •• 12:00PM •• 3:00PM Donkey Ollie Catholic Forum Reading Train Bluegrass on Stage Donkey Ollie Reading Train Donkey Ollie Terry's Tips Government Meetings Donkey Ollie Catholic Forum Reading Train Local Future Bluegrass on Stage Donkey Ollie 4:00PM 6:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM THURSDAY 6:00AM 7:00AM 9:00AM •I 12:00PM 3:00PM 4:00PM 6:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM •II FRIDAY •it 6:00AM •!• 7:00AM •• 9:00AM 10:00AM 12:00PM Ill, 3:00PM 4:00PM IX 6:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM SATURDAY •!• 7:00AM 9:00AM 10:00AM •• 12:00PM •i 2:00PM •It 4:00PM 6:00PM 7:00PM •• 11:00PM Donkey Ollie Catholic Forum Reading Train Bluegrass on Stage Donkey Ollie Reading Train Donkey Ollie Local Future Government Meetings THORNAPPLE MIDDLEVILLE TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 12, 2013 The regular meeting of the Vil­ lage Council of Middleville, Mich­ igan was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Pullen. Pre­ sent: Lutz, Lytle/ Pullen, Reyff, Schellinger, Van Noord. Absent; Endsley. A Public Hearing on the pro­ •!• posed establishment of an Industrial Development District at 987 Grand Rapids Street was opened at 7:04 p.m. Hearing no public comment, the hearing was closed at 7:08 p.m. and the regu­ lar council meeting re-opened. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Motion by Schellinger, support by Van Noord to approve the revised agenda. All yeas. Motion Passed. 2. Motion by Reyff, support by Van Noord to approve the meeting minutes of January 22, 2013. All yeas. Motion Passed. 3. Motion by Reyff, support by Schellinger to approve the MCOW meeting minutes of February 5, 2013. All yeas. Motion Passed. 4. Motion by Van Noord, support Iby Lytle to approve Resolution 13-04, adopting a revised investment policy. All yeas. Motion Passed. 5. Motion by Reyff, support by Van Noord to approve Resolution 13-05 adopting an updated Village Master Plan. All yeas. Motion Passed. 6. Motion by Reyff, support by Schellinger to approve Res­ olution 13-06 to establish an industrial development district at 987 Grand Rapids Street. All yeas. Motion Passed. 7. Motion by Lytle, support by Reyff to accept the current bills for February 12, 2013 for $227,832.45. All yeas. Motion Passed. 8. Motion by Reyff, support by Lutz to accept the Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve. All yeas. Motion Passed. 9. Motion by Reyff, support by Lytle to approve the Special the Event for Permit Pregnancy Resource Center’s LifeWalk on June 15, 2013. All yeas. Motion Passed. 10. Motion by Lytle, support by Van Noord to approve the reappointment of Darlene Schellinger to a five year term on the Middleville Housing Commission to expire on April 30, 2018. Ayes; five. Abstain; Schel­ linger. Motion Passed. 11. Motion by Reyff, support by Lytle to adjourn the meeting I at 8:47 p.m. All yeas. Motion Passed. All times are subject to change without notice. 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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 Donkey Ollie Catholic Forum Reading Train Local Future Bluegrass on Stage Donkey Ollie Reading Train Donkey Ollie Terry's TipsI Government Meetings Catholic Forum Reading Train School •Id Sports Bluegrass on Stage Local Future did Sports did School Donkey Ollie Terry's Tips You Got to be Kidding "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 informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper readers are hereby 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. SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD February 11, 2013 CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Bremer and Pledge of Allegiance I ROLL CALL AND ATTEN­ DANCE - Members present: Bremer, Vlietstra, Buckowing, DeMaagd, Eavey, Kenyon & Wake. Other present: Getty, Middleton, other four public/media. BUSINESS - Set closing time at 9:30 p.m. on motion by Kenyon, support by Wake (all Ayes). Approve agenda as amended on motion by Wake, support by Buckowing (all Ayes). Approve minutes of January 14, January 7 and January 21, 2013 on motion by Buckowing, support by Vlietstra (all Ayes). DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS - Approve bills totaling $51,962.10 on motion by Buckowing, support by Vlietstra (all Ayes). CLERK’S REPORT - Update and discussion on activities within the department. Approve contract with auditor Siegfried Crandall at cost of $11,5 •II on motion by yj!?lstra\ suPPort by Buckowing i?JJAyes)” ***'" TREASURER ’S REPORT Update and discussion on activi­ ties within the department. CORRESPONDENCE - Approve Vriesman & Korhom Engineering as conSL,ltant on motion by Bremer, support by Wake (all Ayes). BUSINESS - Set Township Strategic Planning meeting for Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Set 2013/14 Budget meeting for Thursday, February 18, 2013 •II a.m. at 8:00 COUNTY REPORT - Stolsonburg reviewed issues/decisions from recent Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. PLANNING AND ZONING Update and discussion on activitJes withi2. the department Approve Resolution 01-2013 -. Adopting the proposed ™°rn£lp|3,e.. T(?wr?.s,h!p Master Plan op motion by Wake, support by DeMaagd (all Ayes). Approve adoption of Ordinance 01-2013 Amend sections of Articles XIX, XXI, XXXII of Zoning Ordinance 09-2010 on motion by DeMaagd, support by Buckowing (aH Ayes). Approve permit fee of $50 for accessory building in RR and R Estates on motion by Kenyon, support by DeMaagd (all Ayes). EMERGENCY SERVICES Update and discussion on activi­ •!• ties within the department. Approve sale of brush truck on motion by Buckowing, support by EaveV (aH AYes>ApproveI upgrades to new ambulances at cost up to $7, •nil on motion by Eavey, support by Kenyon (all Ayes). Approve Resolution 022013 TTES Fees on motion by Eavey, support by Buckowing (all Ayes). Approve instructor confer­ ence for two officers at cost up to $1,100 on motion by Eavey, supPor^ by DeMaagd (all Ayes), Approve purchase of turnout gear at cost of $7,093 on motion by Buckowing, support by Eavey (all •J •!•. Ayes). Approve purchase of eight pagers at cost of $1,612 on motion by Eavey, support by Bremer (all Ayes). Approve Fire Chief Workshop for Middleton at cost up to $350 on motion by Kenyon, support by Eavey (all Ayes). COMMITTEE REPORTS Approve meeting closing time of 9:45 p.m. on motion by Wake, support by Eavey (all Ayes). Update and discussion on vari­ ous meetings and progress of Committees. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Becky Schultz, Deputy Clerk The complete text of minutes may be read at thornappletwp.org or at the Township Hall during regular business hours. Jit"'1 S' Wife h • • Wikji i. ! 06800158 •• i 5^ Maj Ik. * 06805982 l I .- EQUAL HOLMMQ OFPORTUNITT i i * ‘Wi �The Sun and News, Saturday, March 2, 2013/ Page 11 Caledonia boys honored as ski league champions again §’ ft Cl* w '- i CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 18, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township Office, 8196 Broadmoor Ave. SE, Caledonia. Michigan, concerning the application of Jason & Debra Bartnick for a Special Land Use Permit to operate a Home Based Business. Said land is located at 7777 Burrstone Dr. SE, and is legally described as follows: PART OF SE 1/4 COM 1209.10 FT. S 88D 55M W ALONG E&W 1/4 LINE FROM E 1/4 COR TH S 88D 55M W ALONG E&W 1/4 LINE 573.0 FT TH TH S OD 57M 54S E 658.28 FT TH S 64D 45M E 205.78 FT TH S 78D 04M 35S E 398.42 F TH N 0D 57M 54S W 839.24 FT TO BEG * SEC 10 T5N R10W 10.06 A. * V’ 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 a time of the public hearing. IM It- -. Dated: February 27. 2013 'si >> PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ' i IRVING TOWNSHIP Caledonia varsity boys’ ski team members (front from left) Craig Southerton, Ben Hamp, Quinton Jeschke, (back) Zach Pieri, Flynn Darby, Skylar Buchan and Arik Avery celebrate their team’s second straight Southwest Michigan High School Ski < sis BOARD OF REVIEW The 2013 Board of Review for Irving Township will meet as follows: League championship. • Tuesday, March 5th at 6:30PM, Organization Meeting • Monday, March 11th from 9:00AM - 4:00PM • Tuesday, March 12th from 2:00PM - 9:00PM Written appeals will be accepted by March 12th, 2013. The tentative equalization ratios for computation of SEV of real property is as follows: 1 Irving 2013 Ratios and Multipliers * - 2S* • MoultonI ’.’Till ^2523511 Residential 42.62% 1.1732 Agricultural Commercial 50.65% 0.9590 52.14% 0.8630 Industrial Timber-Cutover Developmental 50.54% None in Class None in Class 0.9892 50.00% 50.00% 1.000 1.000 PERSONAL PROPERTY Commercial Industrial E M' iS ?. Persons with disabilities that need special assistance, please contact Carol Ergang at (269) 948-8893. •r.j XTi- toe fe m W Mt te A < U •x A Multiplier Of Real Property Ratio Real Property Classification *«t ill I; '.Ml NW® mA' '•"*1J® s® s tr‘« _ t*»*M *• a $ ■‘S- ■? Caledonia’s Ben Hamp (sixth), (from left) Emily Southerton (second), Zach Pieri (third) and Madelin Darby (11th) were honored among the top individuals in the Southwest Michigan High School Ski League this winter. The Caledonia boys team also had Mike McGookey place seventh in the conference, Sam McBride ninth and Caledonia's boys and girls received a number of acco­ lades this year in the Southwest Michigan High School Ski League. Caledonia's boys defend­ ed their conference champi­ onship from a year ago, fin­ ishing the league season with 301 points. Portage was sec­ ond with 333, followed by Mattawan 431 and Hackett Catholic Central/Parchment 06805055 558. Portage took the girls' championship, while the Caledonia girls were fourth as a team. The Scots’ Scots' Emily Southerton, who was second overall among the league's individual finishers also earned the league’s Andy Miller Award for her good sportsmanship, positive atti­ tude and leadership both on and off the ski hill. Teammate Madelin Darby was honored as the 11 th best skier in the conference. Caledonia's boys' team had five skiers among the top 15 in the final league stand­ ings, led by Zach Pieri who was third overall. Ben Hamp placed sixth, sixth. Mike McGookey seventh, Sam McBride ninth and Ty Saylor was 15th. Special Hours ;4 Wednesday, March 6 all HCB locations will close at 4:00 p.m. 6 % fa* |T • F»] I 12 i^| iL " 4 La . .<1 0 A so our staff may attend our annual employee meeting. H4S/IWS </n . k HIM. y fa The Hastings Branch only will be i open until 5:00 p.m. Hastings • Caledonia • Marshall • Middleville • Wayland • Nashville • Bellevue 7 Member FDIC 77576466 f 4 06805186 Ty Saylor 15th individually.s Please note our ’> i fl V Jamie R. Knight Supervisor, Irving Township 8196 Broadmoor Ave., SE Caledonia, MI 49316 Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 Caledonia TOWNSHIP CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN 2013 March Board of Review Meeting Dates Tuesday: March 5th, 2013 March 11th, 2013 Monday: Wednesday: March 13th, 2013 Org. Meeting - 8:00AM 3:00PM - 9:00PM 9:00AM -3:00PM All reviews will be heard by appointment only For appointments call: (616) 891-0070 Reviews will be held at the Caledonia Township Office 8196 Broadmoor Ave. SE Caledonia MI 49316 Written appeals accepted until Friday, March 8, 2013 The 2013 equalization tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for the Charter Township of Caledonia will be as follows: Tentative Ratio 49.32 Agricultural 51.72 Commercial: 52.67 Industrial: 48.25 Residential: 50.00 Personal: Estimated multiplier 1.0138 .9667 .9493 1.0363 1.0000 Supervisor: Bryan Harrison Assessor: Laura Stob I �♦• Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, March 2, 2013 III Unity Knights score their first postseason victory ft 4 •5’ iM ■ Lowell-Caledonia’s Josh Riemersma (20) skates by Unity Knights defender Jonah Oman on his way in for a shot late in the first period Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The spoiled shut out cer­ tainly didn't spoil the mood. The Unity Knights' varsity hockey team scored its first every victory in the state tournament, topping LowellCaledonia 6-2 at Kentwood Ice Arena Tuesday evening, earning a spot in the PreRegional final against host East Kentwood Thursday. “They're flying high right now," Knights' head coach Tom Elliott said. “They've definitely worked hard for this one.” Connor von der Hoff made 20 saves in net for the Knights, and Czech foreign exchange-student Adam Hyrsl had two goals and two assists. 44 Connor, our goalie, has just been playing phenome­ nal. He was making saves like crazy,” said Elliott. “Kudos to him. He's really bringing us through.” “Last year he really won the spot at the end of the year and he really wanted to avenge himself for last year's regional game.” von der Hoff had a shut out going, and the Knights had a 6-0 lead, until LowellCaledonia got back-to-back goals 27 seconds apart from Josh Riemersma and Adam Alkema in the middle of the third period. “We had that little lapse there in the third period and I told the boys we were giving them hope, and that's some­ thing you never want to give a team, even with six min­ utes left,” Elliott said. PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES D ?/ I I 1 I H - ll ■I ✓ 3 ll ii * BASEMENT WATERPROOFING Licensed I Insured I Local Call Scott 517-290-5556 • 877-448-1548 H ' V/F ToRkJ OCT BASFMEMTS IWVo FREE Consultation & Estimates! ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS / MOLD REMEDIATION •SI “Things can change fast. We're just excited to be going to the next day. It's the first time for our program and I guess I just can't say that enough. Now to face a bigger opponent, the big ani­ mal.” That “big animal”, East Kentwood did end the Knight's season Thursday in Kentwood, topping them 61. Hyrsl gave the Knights the lead with the only goal of the first period Tuesday. He stole a Lowell-Caledonia pass and raced from his own blue-line up the right side and eventually wristed a shot past Lowell-Caledonia keep­ er Devin Rosema with 6:15 left in the opening period. The Unity Knights broke things open with three sec­ ond-period goals. Hyrsl, Jeremy Van deRoovaart, and Cody Olsen teamed up for a couple of goals in the period. Van deRoovaart scored with assists from his line-mates 4:24 into the period, then Hyrsl scored on a power play less than two minutes later with assists from his line­ mates on that one. “I think that they came in really prepared to play today, and we weren't,” said uGfirJn Vaarr? 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We struggled all season long try­ ing to put the puck in the net too, and I think that was clearly evident we have a hard time scoring goals.” Zach Vachon scored the first of his two goals with 1:58 left in the period, as a bouncing puck off a face-off found its way to him on the opposite side of the net. Olsen and Taylor Horton assisted on that goal. Olsen scored on the wer play with assists going to Hyrsl and Van deRoovaart four minutes into the third period, then Vachon finished off the scoring for his team thanks to an assist from Austin Morgrette with 8:07 remaining. “It was really nice to see the contributions come from our second-, third-line play­ ers. It wasn't just about our first line. They did the push­ ing of making the other team get tired, but the second and third line put the puck in the net. That was huge,” Elliott said. The Knights won three of their last four games of the regular season, falling to Jenison in overtime in their last regular season game. Those four contests followed a tough loss to LowellCaledonia. Elliott said his team had an intense meeting prior to that Lowell-Caledonia game to work out some issues. The aura around the team changed after that. He even saw positive things follow­ ing the loss to Jenison. “It was good to see them really frustrated by losing. Before it was 'we're losing, oh well.' It was good to see they actually took that loss with them and came here and wanted to prove that they were still moving in the right direction,” said Elliott. East Kentwood scored twice in each period, getting two first-period goals from Tyler Layle in the PreRegional final. Van deRoovaart scored the lone goal for the Knights, off an assist from Hyrsl, late in the second period making it a 4-1 game at the time. L I I > I ■Hl <2* $ 10 Off Service With Card i 1 06606200 I i <a 0 u o 0 s u > L 0) <0 it 0 SEPTIC SERVICE JOE LYONS - Owner/Operator New Name - Different Truck, but the person and customer service are the same! 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Lakewood did its best to keep up with the Trojans high-screens, and Thornapple Kellogg made sure at least one set of eyes was always focused right on Kutch. Kutch had just two field goals, but was 7-of-9 from the free throw line and led the Vikings with 11 points, nine rebounds and two assists. Lakewood also got six points from VantLand and four each from Liz Campeau, Brooke Wieland and Ellie Reynolds. Campeau had ten rebounds, Wieland seven and Reynolds six. “We did a great job,” said Lakewood head coach Denny Frost. “We had a good defensive scheme. They set a lot of high picks with the bigs. We doubled that, trying to keep (Kelli) Graham and (Molly) Lark at bay. The last game I felt we didn't get the moving picks because we switch every­ thing, so I wanted the girls to fight over the top to see if we could get a few moving picks. They called the mov­ ing picks on their bigs early, and then he quit doing that." Instead, the Trojans sent guards to run those screens most often Lark and Graham. It took the Vikings a few moments to adjust and go back to making switches. Lark hit a couple of quick jumpers to start the second half, pushing her team into a 15-14 lead. Lark had her Whkw. ii * k A1 • • 1A Thornapple Kellogg senior guard Molly Lark dribbles past Lakewood’s Ellie Reynolds during the second quarter Monday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “We've lost a lot of close games all year," Frost said. “It was good for the kids to finally win one of those close ones. We could have caved. We were down seven, but the girls stuck it out and played hard and it was a good win for us. We had a good plan, we just had to score some offensive points, and we got them in the end." Graham had seven points for TK, and Syd Krol had four points and five rebounds before fouling out. “Our girls played hard. rr IK — aLidtfc4 . Caledonia girls’ season ends with 3rd loss to GR Christian In nl kc I in pete® I tklBtlB f •• ii J lilted da ’ ® 1 * 3 J Lakewood’s Jessyca Stoepker is hit by Thornapple Kellogg’s Victoria Fuller as she tries to get a shot up in the paint during the third quarter Monday. (Photo by t r-* \ 0^ Brett Bremer) [ini jfc ■ • ** 15* ■ ■i kJ* I * 1 1 I J I I rt — . — ====. Vehides For Sale or Trade for Anything • 07 Dodge Caravan • 99 Ford Taurus SHO 4-dr. • 04 Ford Freestar • 06 Ford Taurus SE 4-dr. • 05 Kia Sedona • 00 Ford Windstar • 01 Ford Windstar • 00 Dodge Caravan • 99 Ford Taurus Wagon • 95 Mercury Gr. Marquis Also Others ... 99 Astro, „2 Diesel Dually, 00 VW Beetle, 95 Lincoln Town Car, 98 Olds Intrigue » ALL MARKED MAKE OFFER! 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Bays wasn't pleased with the officials afterwards, with the way the moving screens Caledonia’s varsity girls' basketball team took the early lead, but the Eagles had a good-sized lead late. Grand Rapids Christian scored its third win of the season against OK White Conference foe Caledonia the opening Monday in i round of the Class A State Tournament at Grand Rapids Christian High School, top­ ping the Fighting Scots 4328. The Scots led 9-8 after one quarter, but the Eagle pres­ sure got to the Scots a bit in the second period and Christian went on an 18-7 run to close out the first half. Hanna Lahiff led Caledonia with 11 points. She knocked down three three-pointers. Lexi Bush added nine points for the Scots, and Miranda Johnson had four. Grand Raids Christian was led by Kourtney Deurloo and Paris Madison who had 12 points each. The Eagles also got seven points from Jesse Bultsma and six each from Tyra Smith and Haley Muller. Caledonia ends the season with a record of 8-13. The Eagles topped East Grand Rapids in the district semifinals Wednesday to advance to last night’s dis­ trict championship game against Wyoming at Ottawa Hills High School. Thornapple Kellogg senior center DeeJay Minor is hit by Lakewood point guard Brooke Wieland as she tries to put up a shot in the lane during the second quarter of Monday’s Class B district opener in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DOBBIN'S COMPLETE r AUTO SERVICE CENTER Four Local GM = Automotive Specialists -> LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M79 — II HONORCM ^tended f <=2S9> __ __ ___ __ ^fjEFF DOBBINSQ V -2 Serving the area for over 16 years! 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She took a quick look at the score sheet, then left the gym to give her girls the bad new* I wanted them tn know, so they could gel it together as much as they could in the locker room before coming out here to congratulate the four teams that did make it (Io the Mate finals!.” Kanitz said It took most of the final three teams round three per formancet for the Trojans to emerge, and there were still pleats of tears and hugs hap penmg - and rxfl the good kind the Trojans experienced a year ago when the) quali­ fied for the state finals ”Thr) have every right to be sad. but they had a phe nomrnal season and it’s not fun to go out on this note.” Kanitz said. "'They ’re a great team and the underc lassmen will come back next year You can’t change it ” DeWm won the regional championship with a score of 757 46 St Joseph was second with 750.6 points, followed by Mount Pleasant 748.56 and Grand Rapids Christian 746.66 in the top four Kenowa Hills was fifth with a score of 732.42. fol­ lowed by TK 731.86. Mattawan 717.38, Charlotte 709.06. Gull Lake 699 34. f- a A , ■ "4 JV A ■ V f <1 ■9Oil* A* -A The Thorn apple Kellogg cheering section tnes to get the Trojan varsity cheer team fired up for its round three performance Saturday at the Division 2 Regional Tournament tn Cedar Springs (Photo by Brett Bremer) Springs 692 24. Cedar Sparta 681 and Mason 665 46 Thomapple Kellogg and Kenowa Hills were both about six points behind Mount Pleasant for fourth place heading into round three .<1 2 20 5 in TK scored a 220.5 round one and a 211.55 in round two. I thought we had a great round one and two today. Kanitz said "There are a loi of good teams here, and that’s how the cards fell going into round three It’s • • three rounds, not one The Trojans 299.7 was the seventh best score of that round. The four state qualifying teams had the four best round three scores of the Lll^ Four Thomapple Kellogg stunt groups perform during round three at Saturday’s Division 2 Regional Tournament at Cedar Springs High School. (Photo by Bretl Bremer) iff It ’ day. and the four best round one scores. Grand Rapids Christian had the top round one score, a 228.7. DeWitt was right behind the Eagles with a scone of 227.2. then had the top scores in each of the last two rounds - a 219 06 in round tow and a 311.2 in round three The Division 2 State Championship will he held Saturday (March 2) at the DeltaPlex in Grand Rapids. 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Caledonia also got eight points and four East Grand Rapids to take on from assists Nick the Pioneers Monday at 7 LoMonaco, and seven points p.m. to start the state tourna­ from Kobe Wilson. Adam ment, with the winner advancing to face Grand Walma had a team-high 11 rebounds to go with five Rapids Union in the Class A points and four blocked District Semifinals at East Grand Rapids High School shots. Dean Kolstad led the Blue Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Devils with 20 points, eight *MQrch There are things for the Trojans to feel positive about heading into districts. Thomapple Kellogg's var­ sity boys’ basketball teams played one of its best games of the season, despite a loss to Kelloggsville in overtime, in the final contest of the reg­ ular season. The Trojans will open up play in the Class B Tournament District at Portland High School next week against a team it beat by 19 points a little over a month ago. Thornapple Kellogg will take on Lakewood Monday at 7 p.m. at Portland High School to open the Class B state tournament. The winner of that contest faces OK Gold Conference champion Hastings in the district semi­ finals Wednesday at 6 p.m. The Trojans finished off the regular season with a 416 record overall, falling 7067 in overtime against Kelloggsville in Middleville Tuesday. Alston Ferrell led the way for the Rockets with 22 points, and Cody Williams and Austin Jackson added 13 each, TK got 16 points and four from rebounds Louis Koepke. The Trojans' lone senior. Grant Allison, scored 15 points to go along•J with six rebounds, three assists and two steals. Tommy Hamilton added 15 points, three steals •It and seven assists. The Trojan team also got eight points and six rebounds from Cole Cronkright. We are absolutely going crazy this month!! Mark your calendars, The Fami Tavern Every Monday: Every Itoesday: Every Wednesday: Every Thursday: Every Friday: Every Saturday: I miss out! 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Council gives village manager vote of confidence by Julie Makarewicz ■I iM /Loot moil I Qg<I niwol 99/01 >d ion 1 rfriw io3 i aiov i 97 i t Jmam xis ol wnab bzsuT rtodw Staff Writer Village Middleville Manager Rebecca Fleury received a vote of confidence from the majority of the vil­ lage council this week fol­ lowing accusations made last week by council member Joyce Lutz that Fleury was not being completely honest with the council. member Council Ed Schellinger asked for the vote to support Fleury and five of the seven council members stood when asked to show their vote of confi­ dence for Fleury at Tuesday’s committee of the whole meeting. Only Sue Reyff did not stand, and Lutz was absent due to a death in her family. “I’m the most senior member of the council, and I believe I’ve worked with five different managers,” said Mike Lytle. “Rebecca’s the best manager we've had and she does more now than we’ve asked of prior man­ agers. Where can she really improve?” Reyff was left to explain her unwillingness to not join her colleagues in the show of support for Fleury. “It’s not because I don’t value her,” said Reyff, “I just don’t think it’s necessary to do. Reyff went on to explain that, while she believes Fleury has done a good job as village manager, she's also been appointed or elect­ ed to several other boards and committees. “My concern is that it may be too much, and she's tak­ lie ing on too much responsibil ­ ity outside the village," said Reyff. Others quickly disagreed. “An effective manager has an effective staff who are able to handle situations in her absence,” said Schellinger. Fleury pointed out that none of her other duties are interfering with her work as Council member Mike Lytle reminded council members at the Feb. 26 meeting that the evaluations were due and, at the March 5 meeting, said he was still missing evaluations from Reyff and Lutz. Reyff apolo­ gized for not having hers completed. “I erred. I'm not perfect,” she said. “I think we should move on without them," said coun­ cil Shannon member Endsley. “We'll base the evaluation on the five that were turned in on time." Lytle said council members agreed to the deadline at village manager and that none of her regular responsi­ bilities have been passed on to staff. She also said her appointment and involve­ ment in other boards Bit and committees is a good way for Middleville to become more recognizable in the greater area and in the state. “1 think it's good for Middleville,” said Fleury. Council members also decided to continue with the manager evaluation process even though two council members have not turned in their formal evaluations. The council agreed to have those evaluations completed by Feb. 26. the February committee of the whole meeting. Lutz said at last week's council meet­ ing she did not agree to it and assumed she would turn hers in when she and Lytle met to review all the evaluations and compile a report for the council. Council member Phil VanNoord read part of his evaluation to the council. “She [Fleury] is our first manager to act as also our finance director," VanNoord recited. “She has been asked to do more than what previ­ ous managers have done dur- See MANAGER, page 2 Orangeville voters help defeat Martin school bond proposal and 24 was a higher than usual turnout. Staff Writer "When 1 started this job Twenty-four Orangeville residents, who in 2009, 1 went back and live in the Martin School looked at the records,” said District, turned out to vote Jarvis. “Typically, between in the Feb. 26 election to 10 and 17 voters turn out determine the fate of a $5.5 for the election when it is million bond proposa the only item on the ballot," increase to renovate an she said. The voters split with 11 older building in Village of Martin for use as a commu­ supporting and 13 denying nity center and gymnasium the request. Overall voters for the Martin Public in other townships all voted to defeat the proposal which Schools. According to Pamela went down 397 to 270. The ballot proposal asked Jarvis, Clerk, Barry County clerk, 384 Orangeville resi­ for an increase in the dis­ dents were eligible to vote trict debt level from six to by Fran Faverman btO I 97 i 1 iziCl 1 ni Him uni oblo {Ji n io! A I rml iinsb bY d liwY •riliw ei 1 TOlfilJ naqqiJ tetnl To obsngi ; nsgsd rnnafni iqxB lids adl ibivoiq 31 VTBZ psrhaq oo gnin Hub no orfT jflib r> fibnoM qqiJ seven mills for 11 years. The costs to hold the election, which are not determined, will be billed to the school district. Under provisions of the legislation consolidating Michigan's elections, school districts lost the ability to run their own elections. Besides being limited to the four specified election dates, school districts that are the only item on the ballot are now required to pay the costs for the local authority to conduct the election. Jarvis said her office incurred costs for buying ballots, testing ballots, pro­ gramming voting machines, and supervising the process. Township Orangeville incurred costs for the same functions and precinct election and workers inspectors. Jarvis said the situation is not unusual. She said there are other townships with similar splits. She said that even the secrecy of the bal­ lot is involved in a case where a township has one voter in such a situation and another has a precinct with only four voters affected. I I I March into a good book Yankee Springs zoning administrator resigns by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Yankee Springs Township is without a zoning adminis­ trator following the Feb. 28 resignation Robert of Lippert. The township board of trustees accepted the res­ ignation at a special meeting Saturday, March 2. Supervisor Mark Englerth began a discussion of how to restructure the post for an interim period. Expressing concern about the ability of the township to provide the approvals neces­ sary to receive permits tor projects, Englerth suggested perhaps teams of two plan­ ning commissioners could be on duty to approve projects. The teams would rotate with a different team available Monday through Friday. Lippert said he has spoken to individuals whom he feels Englerth replied that buoys are qualified to perform the in Gun Lake and a land split zoning administrator func­ are currently pending. Trustee Mary Cook tions, exploring the possibil­ ity of retaining a person on observed that the first priori­ an as-needed basis and with­ ty was to make sure paper­ in the current budget for the work was available to resi­ office. Cross-training cur­ dents who wanted to start rent office employees to per­ projects. Cook commented form some functions of the that, when someone comes into the office and needs to post is also an option. Clerk Janice Lippert com­ go through a zoning board of mented that the township appeals or planning commis­ already has a process in sion process, there needs to place for providing reviews be one person consistently of projects. She said the acting as the contact person process allows her to accept rather than different persons the applications and refer depending on the day of the them to the supervisor, who week. that said Lippert can then confer with the chair of the planning com­ Professional Code Inspectors Inc., the firm under contract mission. Trustee Bruce Campbell to the township for code inquired as to a list of proj- inspection services, could ects needed to be handled in perform that function since it a timelv manner and issues the permits. timely Earlier in the meeting, Frank Fiala, chair of the planning commission, had requested that the commis­ sioners not speak because they were there only to observe. His concern is with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act and the way in which the special meeting notice was written by the supervisor. He felt that the presence of all the commis­ sioners could be construed as an illegal meeting of the commission if they partici­ pated in the meeting. Commissioner Michael Cunningham said he object­ ed to being at a meeting where commissioners were asked not to speak. Members of the commission had received notice of the meet- See ZONING, page r 7 March is National Reading Month. Students in schools across the state are encouraged to take a few minutes daily to read. To kick off the event, Thornapple Kellogg's Lee Elementary School hosted “Camp ReadIA-Lot” and welcomed campers to explore the world of reading. Pictured is J.C. Rose reading a book by flash­ light with his mother Mindy Rose. Author Leslie Helakoski signed books for students and there were activities throughout the school from being part of a pup­ pet show, participating in a book walk, doing the chicken dance, to making arts and crafts, reading by flash­ light, doing a book exchange. For more photos and a story see inside. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) I < In This Issue • Middleville may seek grants for Riverfront plans • Trees to be replaced at Stagecoach Park • TK practice partners earn medals at the Palace • Caledonia boys held without a win at D1 Individual Finals I �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, March 9, 2013 Middleville may seek grants for Riverfront plans by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Two grants could help the village of Middleville get started on the Riverfront Redevelopment project on the north side of Main Street along the Thomapple River. Village manager Rebecca Fleury will ask the council at its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 12, to con­ sider approval for two grant applications. One is for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund to help extend the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail, cre­ ation of a community pavil­ ion, and installation of an improved kayak/canoe launch site. The second application will be from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) through its Transportation Alternatives program. This grant would help with exten­ sion of the trail from the riverfront area to the village limits on Crane Road. The MDNR grant must be submitted by Monday, April 1 and both grants can be sub­ mitted at the same time, Fleury said. The MDNR grant requires 40 percent matching funds, but Fleury said the MDOT grant can be used as the matching funds. The council must set a public hearing for the MDNR grant application. Fleury said she believes Middleville's project may be successful. The priority proj­ ects of the MDNR trust fund this year are trails, wildlife and ecological corridors, and projects within urban areas. Priorities for the MDOT grant include non-motorized trails with connections to regional trail systems. The preliminary cost esti­ mates for the MDNR grant is $658,000. A match of $358,000 will be required. The estimated MDOT grant !4 is $660,240 and can be con­ sidered for the MDNR matching funds. That would leave the village with only the matching funds required for the MDOT grant at about $132,000. The village is working with Viridis Design Group on the Riverfront project and grant applications. Trevor Bosworth from Viridis said the trail makes the grant applications very interesting. "This is a very important link in the trail system. It's a very’ good resource in the community," he said. The 2013 grants will be awarded in December. If approved, the village could start work on the project in late summer or early fall 2014. "This looks pretty excit­ ing. It will be a nice asset if we get it done," said council member Sue Reyff. These are only the first two phases of many that could create the Riverfront Park area. The community pavilion is a big part of the plan that can create a loca­ tion for a farmer’s market, community gatherings, and even be rented out for private parties and events. If funding for the projects are approved, the Thomapple •Jt Trail will be extended from Stagecoach Park through the Riverfront redevelopment area and north to Crane Road. 1 1I I J ■ N—- (t I M jX Caledonia High School orchestra students who placed at the recent solo and ensemble contest in Kentwood are pictured front row (from left) Theda Domer, Alena Olsen, Westi Teegardin, Addison Clipfell, Melanie Voisin, Bailey Cardwell, and Hallie Davis. Second row, Jon Pugh, Allie Frost, Cassidy Sanford, Andrea Beary, Tristin Nguyen, Lauren Blunt, Daniel Kumapayi, and Craig Jensen. Back row, Ethan Neiman, Brian Seper, Paul Seper, Nick Grygiel, Collin Green, Eddie Kelly, Rob VanderPloeg, Josh Parsons, and Micah Rodriguez. Not available for the photo were Kara Ashby, Hannah Hazelbach, Karina Bursch, and Amelia Ashby. I CHS orchestra students earn honors I I* Members of the Caledonia •2J High School orchestra per­ formed at the MSBOA solo and ensemble festival at East Kentwood in February. Receiving first division rat­ ings were Kara Ashby, Andrea Beary, Lauren Blunt, Bailey Cardwell, Eddie Kelly, Alena Olsen, Jon Pugh, Paul Seper, Westi Teegardin, Amelia Ashby, Addison Clipfell, Hallie Davis, Craig Jensen, Daniel Kumapayi, Tristin Nguyen, increasing muskellunge min­ Josh Parsons, Micah imum size limit from 42 to Rodriguez, Cassidy Sanford 46 inches on Gun Lake to and Brian Seper. protect this naturally repro­ Earning second division ducing population. ratings were Hailie Davis, In addition, an overview Ethan Neiman, Karina of regulation changes for the •ursch, Allie Frost, Bailey 2013 fishing season will be Cardwell, Melanie Voisin, presented, including Theda Domer, Collin Green, Northern pike size and bag Nick Grygiel, Rob limits, muskellunge season VanderPloeg and Hannah harvest limits and dip-netting Hazelbach. season changes. Violinist Alena Oslen and For more information, Violist Jon Pugh were select ­ contact Jay Wesley at wesed to perform with the all ­ leyj@michigan.gov or 269state honors orchestra in a 685-6851, ext. 117, or visit special concert at DeVos the DNR website at Hall in Grand Rapids. www.michigan.gov/fishing. 1 I I bSr •'1 J*!*1 Gun Lake muskie part of DNR discussion March 19 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Southern Lake Michigan Management Unit Fisheries Division will host a public meeting Tuesday, March 19, to discuss local fishing regu- lations. The meeting will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Portage Library, 300 Library Lane. Several local regulation proposals will be discussed at the meeting, including Loan Huynh The 616-891-9703 REW arber Salon Monday 9-7; Tuesday/Wednesday 11:15-7; Thursday-Saturday 9-7 _______ 6561 Jasonville Farms Blvd. S.E., Caledonia, Ml 49316 • Haircut, Finish w/Hot Cream Razor * Around Hairline, Ear Waxing - for for only $11.00 • Mens Facials -$25.00 • Women’s Haircut Color Perm - Facials & $14.00 $35.00 $50.00 $30.00 mon 37 Be your own Boss! Choir for rent tsnliiss AVI ?||V intitfo b Ail Hi All I _ Caledonia High School students Alena Olsen and Jon Pugh performed with the all-state honors orchestra at DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids. IV •_ :" <srry VafitF/ ®SSiEs <061 JEBCn^ Farms £flinty findtime MANAGER, continued from page 1 Null e e e Annual Potting Party! 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In my evaluation of her, I would give her an ‘A.’ I could not even come up with much on how she could improve. Maybe even an ‘A-plus’ for outstanding work for our community,” concluded Van Noord. Council members also dis­ cussed a request by Lutz to include verbatim remarks she made at a previous meet­ ing in the meeting’s minutes. Clerk Elaine Denton said that's not the way minutes have been prepared in the past, based on recommenda­ tions by the village attorney. “I just note who spoke and whether they are in favor or opposed to the issue,” said Denton. Council members said they don't believe it’s right to add comments to the min­ utes after a meeting. Correcting is minutes allowed, but adding informa­ tion, council members said, they feel is wrong. Reyff said she sometimes thinks the council members want everyone to act as a rubber stamp. “We've been elected to be here and discuss issues,” said Reyff. “It shouldn’t be taken personally if someone asks questions.” Lytle said comments at the last meeting crossed the line. “Someone calls me a liar, I'll take it personal,” Lytle said, “That's what hap9* pened. Council President Charlie Pullen agreed. “Personal attacks on the village manager or anyone else — it ain't going to hap­ pen again,” said Pullen. Trustee Shannon Endsley suggested the negative com­ ments have to stop in order for the council to work together in the best interest of the village. “Why can’t we all be pos •IS ­ itive instead of slashing someone all the time?” asked Endsley. “That's gotta stop for us to work as a whole.” Valerie Byrnes, president of the Barry County Economic Alliance, suggest­ ed the council might consid­ er a leadership training exer­ cise for all council members to learn and to understand certain professional proto­ cols for public officials. She said she will work with the village to find resources for such a training and will even agree to facilitate the work­ shop. I Ik: J % its at % Si $ ti $ '(Si I 4 * �< The Sun and News, Saturday, March 9, 2013/ Page 3 JI Ui nJ I St*' <• b nit- i I 11 ft 4? J . • —u Ml varan B V d •• I ?! P Ua .. •—•• •— t ■• IBA •F - V' ’ — — * X( I. • r 1 r J A - 'W- F 1 iV-. * ■ IB •V •t •? J' ■: kl \ \ A’’ r, T rees to be replaced at Stagecoach Park J- I by Julie Makarewicz I I ’J A J S: -J ¥f| I ***♦ A1* Wm Y i ■ — ■Mi —— • E ■ * I > ► • ** s r* 9 I - - .- - The two lots at 100 and 108 Arlington aren’t much to look at right now, but Jeff Bohms hopes to build a successful State Farm Insurance office on the property. Insurance office plans approved by Middleville commission by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer After more debate than he ever thought his proposal would generate, Jeff Bohms gained village approval for his State Farm Insurance office plans at the northeast comer of M-37 and Main Street. Bohms wants to combine two lots — one a vacant lot at 100 Arlington (M-37) and the other an adjacent lot at 108 Arlington where there is a home and garage. Bohms said he plans to renovate the home inside and out for his office and to demolish the garage. The vacant lot on the cor­ ner will be used mostly for parking for his business. The village planning com­ mission Tuesday night grant­ ed the special use permit allowing an office use in a zone. residential zone, and approved the site plan with a few conditions. Bohms' final lighting plan must be approved by village staff as well as an exterior fence and landscaping. Bohms said he hopes to work with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to coordi­ nate and to continue a land­ scaping design that will be A I •‘in • 1 to.. >l| •w 1 * II ■jriJtW put on the southeast comer of the same intersection. The DDA is using the southeast comer lot to create a gateway to the downtown village area. An LED sign has been installed and land­ scaping is expected to be installed this spring. The DDA and the village sold the northeast corner lot to Bohms for his business plan. The sale was contin­ gent on his ability to obtain necessary ZBA and planning commission approvals. DDA officials originally intended to use the corner lot as a continued gateway design. But, after planning, they realized they didn't have the finances to work on both comer lots at this time and decided one gateway comer lot was sufficient. "It doesn't look good there now, but it's going to look very nice when we're done," Bohms told planning com­ missioners. Bohms said he will work with the DDA on the facade plans for the building and vinyl fencing around the property. Adjacent property owner Tom Ryfiak was unable to attend the hearing, but pre­ sented a few concerns in writing to the planning com­ His mission. His concerns included snow removal, stor­ age and water runoff, and traffic concerns at the inter­ section. He also asked that, if the grades were being changed at all, he would appreciate the sidewalk grade be leveled off more on the entire block. Tim Britain of Viridis Design Group who is workmg with Bohms, assured the planning commission the site has been designed to accom­ modate snow storage on site with drainage also taking pace on site and not affecting the neighboring property. The process also included Bohms obtaining three vari­ ances from the zoning board of appeals. He secured those variances in a public hearing in February. Planning commissioner Judy Kruse said she thinks the plan will be good. "It's a huge improvement to the village," Kruse told ll Bohms. Congratulations and good luck. I think the plans look great. Bohms currently leases office space on the southwest comer of the same intersection, but said he plans to stay in Middleville for a long time and wanted to own his own office. Disabled veterans can now get free hunting and fishing licenses Department The of Natural Resources is remind­ ing Michigan resident dis­ abled veteran hunters and anglers that they can obtain free hunting and fishing licenses at their favorite retail agents or online at www.mdnr-elicense.com as of March 1. Gov. Rick Snyder signed a law that allows a disabled veteran to obtain any resident hunting or fishing license for which a lottery is not required, free of charge. The veteran will be required to provide proof of eligibility at the time of purchase and carry this proof when using any license obtained under this legislation. The law defines “disabled veteran" as a resident who either has been determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to be per­ - * ti? i *!W t 15“ W I manently and totally disabled as a result of military service and entitled to veterans' ben­ efits at the 100 percent rate, for a disability other than blindness; or is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as individually unem­ ployable. Licenses will be available at the agents and online at the same time that the regularly priced items go on sale throughout the year. Some licenses become available for sale later in the year, depend­ ing on the sporting season openers and leftover or overthe-counter quantities. Legally blind anglers who are not disabled veterans can still receive their fishing licenses at the senior rates. For more information about Michigan hunting and licenses, fishing visit www.mdnr-elicense.com. Staff Writer Some changes will be hap­ pening to the landscaping at Stagecoach Park in Middleville. The village council agreed to remove three overgrown blue spruce trees near the gazebo that are obstructing guide wires and will soon interfere with electric wires. Department of Public Works director Duane Weeks said there are too many underground utilities and other items in the way to allow the village to success­ fully dig out the trees and replant them somewhere else. He said the trees will be replaced with other, smaller decorative trees. Estimated cost is between $1,000 and $1,500. Council members said t^ey hated to see the tees destroyed, but said they understood the need to do so and approved the changes at their recent committee of the whole meeting. In other matters at the Tuesday meeting.* • Council approved an April 20 spring clean up date will have overall on the park. with Republic Service offer­ The trail is less than two ing free pickup sen ice in the miles in length and council village. Residents will be members should be able to o allowed to place unwanted easily see how it will impact items for pick up near the the area. • Council discussed a curb one week prior to the transportation resolution to clean up date. • Council was notified that express immediate need to a strategic plan will be fund repairs to the state's brought to the next council roads. Council members said meeting for approval consid­ they will watch closely what eration. The plan has been happens with legislation and worked on for months with may wait to consider the res­ several visioning sessions olution later. • Council heard a report held to create a guide for the future. Village manager from Valerie Bymes, direc­ of Barry County Rebecca Fleury said it s a tor Development good working document the Economic council can use and review Alliance. The village is being asked to consider continuing many times. Council member Phil its partnership with the EDA VanNoord said he thinks the to foster programs and village is working hard to efforts for retention, attrac­ create a vision for the future tion and development of and make Middleville a businesses within the county. place where people want to Bymes reported there have live, work and raise families. been several business suc­ • VanNoord said he has cess stories in Middleville in walked the proposed moun­ the past year including tain bike trail at Wildwood ChemQuest and the Bradford Parks and encouraged other White expansion and open­ members to visit the site. The ing of the International proposed path has been Technical Excellence facili­ flagged so council members ty. can see the impact the trail Set clocks ahead Saturday night Daylight saving time begins Sunday at 2 a.m., but (hose wfoo would rather not wake up in the proverbial middle of the night but want to make it to church on time Sunday morning should set their clocks ahead one hour Saturday night. Daylight saving time will continue now until the first Sunday in November. This ma mayy seem early, especially with snow still on the ground. From 1986 to 2006, daylight saving time ran from the first Sunday jn April until the last Sunday in October. A change in law in 2007 extended the length of daylight saving time by about a month. <0 8 CM O I Caledonia American Legion #305 Every Friday through March 29, 2013 AH- You-Can-Eat FAMOUS LEGION V FISH FRYfl With all the trimmings -- coo Children 10 & Under $goo / Served 5pm - 7pm Open to HALL FOR RENT Call 891-1882 Public / t •- .1 >. 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Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 p.m. I 'Mtn I k. �The Sun and News, Saturday, March 9, 2013/ Page 5 County commissioners set sail on new lake patrol contract by Doug VanderLaan Editor With eyes closed and noses plugged, Barry County Commissioners took a polar plunge Tuesday into an unprecedented agreement to contract with a private group of citizens for additional Barry County Sheriff Marine Division patrols this summer on Gun Lake. “This could set a prece­ dent,” said Commissioner Joyce Snow, before the 7-0 vote to approve the pact that will provide up to 100 hours of additional patrol time for the 2013 summer season to be billed at a $20 per hour rate not to exceed $2,000. According to the agree­ ment, Yankee Springs Township will act as the con­ tracting agent and will pro­ vide the county with funds for additional patrol services which will be reimbursed to the township by the Gun Lake Protective Association. The exact costs for services and the possibility that the county will be subsidizing them beyond anticipated fig­ ures in the contract has pro­ duced intense discussion since the issue was first pro­ posed at last week's commit­ tee of the whole meeting of commissioners. “I’ve been working with Administrator) [County Michael Brown and with the sheriff’s department to get an exact cost, and it turns out to be about $26 an hour," point­ »!• ed out Board Chair Craig Stolsonburg. “1 also spoke with the GLPA president, and they are planning on covering the absolute cost, they are not expecting us to subsidize. Actually, they expected the cost to be about $25 to $30 an hour, but they’re happy I V |*ii hi • 5 * 1 I hI I I DlEVJUf 3'A i'll; 5WBCK;& ill (ffl •• with $20 per hour, if that's what we want to charge." Amidst assurances from Marine Division Sgt. 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That suggestion brought Yankee Springs Township Supervisor Mark Englerth to his feet. “I think there’s a lot bigger picture that needs to be dis­ cussed,” Englerth told com­ missioners. “The relationship of the greater Gun Lake area is a larger history than many of you realize. Yankee Springs and its neighbors have provided boats, a 5,000pound boat lift, facilities at the fire station, buoys through whole Gun Lake area — a financial burden that’s been borne by the local community. “A billion and a half peo­ ple annually visit the Gun Lake State Park alone. Should the township com­ pensate that? I think $20 an hour is realistic and fair, Maybe the county should shoulder a little of that, but more important is the rela­ tionship we build with other government entities. We've had a great relationship with the county, and we hope that can continue." Though he was in agree­ ment, especially with Englerth’s statement that the arrangement is a pilot pro­ gram and is an example of government's new way of doing business, Commissioner Ben Geiger was still perplexed. “This is weird,” said Geiger, “we’re having an association basically willing to pay for a service twice. We already have a :sheriff who’s in charge of dispatch and willing to dispatch wherever there’s a need. “I’ve not been in a situation where we’ve had private individuals come forward and be willing to shoulder a burden like this." Snow’s comment about setting precedent produced additional queries, especially can do even if you're not the Congress, legislation which area youths are pro ­ from Smelker who was willing to take the position exempting fracking from all vided with the experience of informed that the possibility that there shouldn't be any environmental laws, ” point ­ taking farm products and does exist for an exceeding oil drilling on public land in ed out Kineman. “ When this preparing them for service in of the potential 100 hours, Cl Barry County. At least you legislation was passed, they local restaurants. Another particularly if marine offi­ cers are involved in accident program of note, according knew very well that this was could write to the governor and ask him not to authorize particularly, environmentally to Lehman, was the 2012 assistance about which they drilling on public land or at damaging. Unless Congress Arts and Eats weekend in may be asked to testify in least ask him to not allow now does something about it, October in which hundreds court. injection wells. in a short while, we will be of visitors from 40 different Stolsonburg expressed “ I surely hope you will inundated with the oil ZIP codes visited Barry uneasiness about allocating •Il correspond with the gover­ county money in cases call­ County for free, self-guided, patch." nor — and forget Democrat Don Bradstreet handed rural tours of artist studios, ing for additional hours. a news and Republican politics — “In a time where we’ve eateries featuring locally commissioners and ask him to not permit oil release from the Michigan grown food and farms with been cutting wages and per­ drilling, fracking or injection of Department specialty farm products. sonnel over the last five wells. Muster up the courage Quality Environmental • Approved the purchase years, I question whether the to do something for the peo ­ attributing the absence of of an Aras 360 Total Station first extra dollars we're put­ B ple of Barry County. ” drilling accidents to its own and a Vericom Performance ting into government again is • Groaned through the tight standards for well con ­ Computer for use by the into the last department we concluding one-liner of struction and water disposal, sheriff's department in acci ­ cut — the sheriff’s depart­ Commissioner Jim DeYoung which Bradstreet disputed. dent reconstruction and ment,’’ said Stolsonburg. up by who was set “ This is very misleading, ” crime scene investigations. Following the unanimous­ Howard Commissioner contended Bradstreet, The $8,930 cost will come ly approved vote, commis­ During Gibson. “ Hoot" “ they're standing behind their from the diverted felons sioners clarified that the member's time to comment, own propaganda. The pres ­ agreement is scheduled for a fund. Gibson reported that he had sures being used in modem • Approved monthly trans ­ five-year period but contains attended the Hastings City fracking are unheard of — fers and disbursements in the a provision for earlier termi­ they’ve never used pounds Council meeting Monday nation upon written mutual amount of $372,845. during which permission to per square inch at that level. • Took public comment consent of all parties. place video screens high ­ Once our water is contami ­ from four citizens who Stolsonburg committed to a lighting adoptable animals nated, it's done." review of the agreement after addressed their concerns George Williston providfrom the Barry County about fracking in Barry one year. Animal Shelter could be County. Steve Losher, of ed the most direct challenge In other business, the placed in downtown store ­ to commissioners on the Hope Township, introduced county board: front windows. himself as president of the issue. • Received a report on the “ Does that mean people “ I understand the commis ­ Agriculture nonprofit citizens group Michigan will be singing, fc How much sion of last year took the Michigan Land Air Water Assurance Environmental Program from Barry County Defense and announced that position that it couldn't do is that doggy in the win­ dow? ” ’ quipped DeYoung. anything about fracking, ” the organization has filed a Conservation District Technician Rachel Koleda. lawsuit against the Michigan said Williston. 1 hope that MAEAP is an effort to ensure Department of Natural the commission of 2013 will not take the same position. Resources seeking nullifica ­ that farmers engage in costThere are some things you tion of selected state land effective pollution prevention practices and work to comply mineral leases auctioned last with state and federal regula- year. It’s not too soon to get your “ Our suit contends that the tions. Following a voluntary nails in shape for, three-phase assessment of MDNR, by leasing the lands farmstead storage, crop prac­ with virtually no public com­ tices and manure storage, ment, no analysis of 30-yearfarms receive the MAEAP's old oil and gas rules, no con­ Mani/Pedi Special “environmentally verified” sideration of alternatives, no Call Theresa Today for Your Appt. impact | HAIR DESIGNERS environmental i certification. Verification can benefit farmers through lower assessments, has materially HAIR CUT PERM COLOR NAILS transferred rights away from rates, relief from HAIR CARE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY _____ insurance the people of Michigan and daily environmental fines in i 122 E. 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In his later years, he formed the National Center for the Avoidance of Probate and wrote Living Trusts for people across the United States. His book. How to Avoid Probate by Creating a Living Trust, became a best­ seller of its type and is avail­ able in many bookstores nationally. Gordon was preceded in death by his wife, Laura, in 2002 after a marriage of 54 years; and also his brother. Gary. Left to mourn are their four children, Alison (James) Weems. Candace Bennett, Todd Bennett, Stacey (Clarence) Grimm; sister. Mary' Ann (Ralph) Bower; sister-in-law, Audrey Bennett; several grandchil­ dren. great-grandchildren, neph-ews and nieces; and friend, Judy Posthumus. Gordon requested that his remains be donated to the University of Michigan Medical School at Ann Arbor. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. Ml MARSHALL. Donald T. Moffat, age 91. of Marshall died on Monday, March 4, 2013, at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Moffat was bom on February I. 1922, in Honor, to Louis and Blanche (Scott) Moffat. He graduated from Dexter High School in 1940. Mr. Moffat served in the US Army during World War II. He married Hetty E. Baker in 1948. Mr. Moffat worked as a for Chrysler machinist Company for 30 years retir­ ing in 1982. After his retire­ ment, he worked for the Ann Arbor News for a few' years. That gave him time to work on his antiques collecting and sellingA,*4~ which he did along side of his wife for several years. Along with selling and collecting antiques, he collected stamps of all kinds. Mr. Moffat was very talented with heath kits and listening to short wave radio with his son. He is survived by his wife, Hetty of Hastings; two sons Geoff (Joyce) Moffat of Middleville, Ken (Donna) Moffat of Battle Creek. He is also survived by six grand­ children, numerous great­ grandchildren. and a brother Dennis Moffat of Ann Arbor. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Arlene and Berenetta; two brothers, Robert and Stanley Moffat. Funeral services celebrat­ ing his life took place on Friday, March 8, 2013 at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home with Reverend James Codde officiating. Interment at followed Oakridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions are being requested to the Marshall Area Community Services, Assistance with memorials is available at the Kempf Funeral Home. Leave a personal message for the family and sign the online guest book at www.kempffuneralhome.com »9‘ & x* * A I ■■ X" w I Charles £, “Elmer” Crum CALEDONIA, mi MI Charles E. "Elmer” Crum, age 93, of Caledonia, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Elmer is a retired Steelcase employee. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola; his par­ ents; four brothers and five sisters. Surviving arc his children, Dennis (Jan) Crum. 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Fiala commented that the meeting was informational and important. He has spo­ ken to legal counsel about the Open Meetings Act and added that a commission workshop scheduled for Thursday, March 7, would be a place to discuss the Fiala interim position, closed his remarks by observing that site plan approval was a commission function, had been delegated to the zoning administrator, and could be returned to the commission. Greg Purcell, addressing Englerth’s concerns about business Monday morning, March 4, the first official day i»c; s I w 1 ■* iS ... Is1' <s without a zoning administra­ tor, said he was speaking as a private citizen, not as a com­ missioner, and urged the board to act. He suggested giving the supervisor author­ ity to hire someone on an interim basis for 50 to 60 days. recommended Purcell using the time to observe and to review the position and publish the opening. His final comment was that members of the ZBA or planning commission who may assist in the interim could take a leave of absence from their official posts. Cook said she would like an immediate decision. She feels an interim zoning administrator could serve for up to 90 days and could be working as the interim with­ in two weeks. Jerkatis agreed, except that 90 days Furnished by Drew McFadden was too long. Lippert agreed to have the job description of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 available on March 4. Cook offered a three-part motion: have the supervisor and the planning commission chair handle the zoning be taken out of your hands if wer purchasing power will •IS You've no doubt heard administrator’s responsibili ­ »!• ties for two weeks, give the about the risks associated decline by about half in just you haven't invested enough to retire on your own terms. supervisor the authority to with investing. This invest­ 25 years. • You might not be able to • You might outlive your ment carries this type of risk, hire an interim zoning leave the type of legacy you money. For a 65 -year-old while that investment carries administrator under the same Like most people, couple, there's a 50 percent desire. another one. And it is cer ­ hours and pay as the previ­ you would probably like to chance that one spouse will tainly true that all invest ­ ous officer for no more than be able to leave something live past age 90, according to ments do involve some form 90 days, and rewrite the job of risk. But what about not the Society of Actuaries. behind to your family and to description. those charitable organiza ­ This statistic suggests that investing? Isn't there some Jerkatis supported the tions you support. You can you may need your invest ­ risk associated with that, motion and it was approved too? ments ments to to help provide help create this type of lega5-0. cy through the appropriate In fact, by staying on the enough income to sustain »n Lippert pointed out that legal vehicles — i.e., a will, a you for two, or even three, investment sidelines, or at the zoning administrator living trust and so on — but decades in retirement. sition had been salaried least by avoiding long-term, •a • You might not be able to you'll still need to fund these invest­ and Cook recommended growth-oriented mechanisms somehow. And maintain your financial inde ­ ments, you may incur several paying the interim on an that means you'll need to pendence. Even if you don't risks. Here are some to con ­ hourly basis. totally run out of money, you draw on all your financial sider: • You might not keep up could end up scrimping by assets, including your investwith inflation. If you put all — or, even worse, you could ments. Work with your financial your money under the become somewhat depend­ proverbial “mattress," or. ent on your grown children advisor to determine the more realistically, you keep for financial assistance. For mixture of growth and it all in “cash” instruments most people, this prospect is income investments you and very short-term invest­ unacceptable. Consequently, need during your working ments, you might think you you'll want to make appro­ years and as you move are “playing it safe." After priate financial decisions to toward retirement to help Members of the band dress all, you might reason, your help maintain your financial you meet your retirement in traditional German tracht- principal is protected, so independence. goals. However you do it, get en and strive to preserve the even if you don’t really make • You might not be able to into the habit of investing, rich German musical her- any money, you’re not losing retire on your terms. You and never lose it — because itage. The band's repertoire it, either. But that’s not would probably like to the risks of not investing are includes polkas, waltzes, strictly true, because if your decide when you retire and just too great. This article was written by sectional features, solos, money is in investment vehi- how you'll retire — that is, audience participation pieces cles that^ don’t even keep up what sort of lifestyle you'll Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones pursue during retirement. with inflation, you can lose and sing-alongs designed to ut both these choices may Financial Advisor. ground. 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From crafts, crafts. games, quizzes, puzzles, music, and reading activities, hundreds of people found ways to get involved in the event. There were baby chicks to hold, a miniature horse to pet, and even a place where students could learn to milk a cow then turn milk into butter. Members of the Hastings FFA and Farm Bureau organizations shared their farming and agricultural knowledge and activities with younger students. Camp Manitou-Lin repre­ sentatives showed students how to make miniature s'moresovera tea-light can­ dle flame. There were comfy chairs where students could just relax and read for awhile, and even a darkened room where they used flashlights Levi Chapin makes a cow mask as one of the activities during the Lee event to read. Schools will be hosting a variety of specials and pro­ grams to encourage reading throughout the month. More Reading Month photos on next page Beyond expectations. My promise to you. p ! 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Saturday, March 9, 2013 TK 0M teams advance to state competition I I The primary grade team from Lee Elementary includes (from left) Zach Maring, Cole Dunkenberger, Mia Dickman, Grace Koski, Emmie MacDonald, Preslee VanderMuelen-Hall, and Rachel Shoemaker. The Thornapple Kellogg High School team is made up of (from left) Braedon Halle, Jager Flikkema, Rachel Belson, Amy Cutlip, Maddy VerHey, and Joey Lambert, took second place at regional competition. They will advance to the state contest. V’ i J •allW it» * The team from Page Elementary placed second and will advance to state competition. Pictured are (from left) Christal Hoskins, Annabelle Rickert, Lila Nelson, coach Jaime Nelson, Nathan Jansma, Jake Maring, Ellie Esssenberg, Clair Jansma, and Coach Tricia Rickert. 1 hornapple Kellogg Schools will send four Odyssey of the Mind teams to Traverse City for the state competition Saturday, April 13. The teams earned the right to compete at the state level by placing first or sec­ ond at the regional contest last weekend. The district will be repre­ sented by two middle school teams, one high school team and one Page Elementary team. In addition, Thomapple Kellogg Middle School student Grace Brown was awarded the special OMER award for her excep- tional talent portrayal of all seven dwarves from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.” With all the snow days in recent weeks, teams had to scramble to put together fin­ ishing touches on their pro­ grams before the regional contest. The district sent nine teams to the regional contest, including seven that were eligible to advance to the state. The elementary teams from McFall and Lee were not eligible for advancement. The high school team advancing is made up of Braedon Joey Halle. Lambert, Amy Cutlip, Jager Flikkema, Rachel Belson, Maddy VerHey. Two middle school teams will advance. The first place middle school team is made of Isaiah Guenther, Sam Dickman, Turner Halle, Dora Koski, Elie Adams, Liz Cutlip, and Grace Brown. The second place middle school team is made of Kameron McLaughlin, Maria Lambert, Clarice DeGroot, Case French, Jason Coles, Adam Johanson. The team from Page Elementary is also eligible to advance. Team members are Elie Essenberg, Annabelle i - /Mte 7 The elementary team of second through fifth graders also participated in the regional contest. Pictured are (from left) Abby Luepnitz, John Plummer, Coach Sue Morton, Sierra Morton, Sam Morton, Caedon Zube, Megan Chinavare and Grace DeWent. BiSMlk) iiffitat 5 • 4H ■aO : 1 r.:" ■ ■tttMde 1 r 1 JU *IR|| We’ve Finally Got You Coveted! Caledonia Community Cable Corporation 919 ► CHANNEL 98 [ C aledonia TV. com k „ CABLE LIVE ON DEMAND LIVE Watch Us: Caledonia's Public Access, Education, Government Videos Accepting: Volunteers For Free Digital Video Classes Wanted: Student Interns for 2013 Fill out applications on www.caledoniatv.com k L “ THANK YOU CALEDONIA " INTERNET VIEWERS!! Due to high demand. We TRIPLED our capacity for same-time viewers for both ___ LIVE, and ON DEMAND! ___ ’ Caledonia Community Cable Corporation Fears Studio location: 9809 Cherry Valley Ave SE (M37-West Side) Mailing Address: PO Box 288, Caledonia, Ml 49316 I It New Email Address: lnfo@caledoniatv.com 06806154 Elementary teams were not eligible to advance to state competition. Pictured here is a team from McFall and Lee Elementary schools. From left are Assistant Coach Anna Miller, Evan Chinavare, Erin Chinavare, Vivian Miller, Grace Zube, Maddie Nagle, Kyle McBean, Isaac Miller and Coach Heather Chinavare. Rickert, Christal Hoskins, Lila Nelson, Clair Jansma, Nathan Jansma, Jake Maring. A second high school team placed third just outside of being eligible to advance. That team is made of Katrina Reed, Josi Ezinga, Caytie Sprague, Troy Herrminette, Kate Kelly, Hannah Kelly, and Carleigh Lenard. The middle school team of Kasee Snowden, Brady Zellmer, Rieley Chapman, Zachery Sydloski, Kaleb Sydloski, and John Hilton earned sixth place. The team from McFall and Lee elementary schools placed sixth. Team members are Sierra Morton, Abigal Luepnitz, Sam Morton, John Plummer, Megan Chinavare, Caden Zube and Gracie DeWent. The primary team from Lee Elementary is made up of Emmie MacDonald, Mia Dickman, Grace Koski, Preslee VanderMeulen-Hall, Rachel Shoemaker, Zach a ii cl Maring, and Cole Dunkenberger. The McFall/Lee primary team is made up of Vivian Miller, Issac Miller, Evan Chinavare, Madison Nagel, Grace Zube, Erin Chinavare and Kyle McBean. ':.X % 7 4 j1 I i �\ The Sun and News, Saturday, March 9, 2013/ Page 11 I Family workshop focuses on ■ ■■ relationships in untraditional families M and at Thomapple Valley Church," said Schaefer. “I have a private practice of counseling using the Thomapple Valley Church, as well. I have a passion for children and families to be successful and have healthy relationships. I work with children and parents and also conduct marriage counsel­ ing. It all plays into good parenting and a successful family dynamic." Anyone interested in attending the family work­ shop should register by call- March The March Family Workshop in Middleville, entitled “Parenting the Untraditional Family," will be presented by Erica Schaefer March 18. Schaefer will speak about how to make the untraditional fami­ ly a success and how to uti­ lize unique strengths for a healthy family atmosphere. Schaefer received a mas­ ter's degree from Grace College in Winona Lake, Ind. “I work at Pennock Hospital as a social worker The Middleville Lions Club teamed with Faro’s Pizza to raise funds for Hand 2 Hand Ministries. Pictured are Faros staff members and owners along with Lions Club members. In front (from left) are Kasey Wilson, Faro’s owners Tom and Maria Piccione, Lions Club member Shellie McQueen. Also pictured are Denise Erickson, Rob Erickson, Kim Norris, Tom Elwood, Mario Piccione, Craig Kenyon, Tonya Piccione, Tina Piccione. :i rJ Tr KM Lions Club raises funds for Hand 2 Hand Ministries The Middleville Lions Club partnered with Faro’s Pizza in Middleville and Bellabay Realty to raise more than $ 1,600 for Hand 2 Hand Ministries. Faro’s donated 20 percent of sales for a time on Feb. 28 and Bellabay Realty offered In to match those funds, total, the Lions Club collect­ ed $1,632.88 for Hand 2 Hand. The Hand 2 Hand organi­ zation provides food to chil­ dren in the Thornapple Kellogg school district who are at risk of going hungry over the weekends. The group uses 100 percent ot donated funds to purchase Foot & An kle /pain food at area food banks to fill bags for more than 130 chil­ dren in the district weekly. The bags are handed out each Friday for children to take home over the weekend. “It was amazing to see the large turn out of the commu­ nity,” said Lions Club mem­ ber Courtney Appel. “When we started to promote our event a few weeks prior, we instantly knew we hit a chord with the people of Middleville. We had people emailing us, apologizing that they couldn't attend, but wanted our address to send their check. At the end of the night, we had collected over $300 in just cash donations. KENT PODIATRY 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. CALEDONIA, Ml Diabetic Foot Cai e & IVtore 891-9133 ■ w \ • “Many staff members of the Thornapple Kellogg district, who see how these kids benefit from those backpacks of food, attended with their family and friends. It was a very moving experience, seeing first-hand how much our community cares about this cause." . Chad Brigham, director of Hand 2 Hand Ministries, was also present to share infor­ mation about his ministry. He brought and displayed an example backpack and what food is typically in it. Brigham said that the ministry's greatest needs; are cups, including pudding cups, fruit cups and other items easily packaged. He encouraged individuals looking to help the ministry to run cup drives at their businesses to collect pudding and fruit cups and juice boxes. For more information on Hand 2 Hand Industries con­ tact Brigham, 616-204-4546. Caledonia student helping at-risk youths over spring break McIntyre, Jillian an accounting major from Caledonia, is spending her spring break lending a hand to a good cause. As a mem­ ber of the 12-student team from Saginaw Valley State University, McIntyre trav­ eled to Newark, N.J., to help education providers with getting information to at-risk youths, The trip is part of SVSU's Alternative Breaks program, a drug- and alcohol-free student-led organization that sends participants on weeklong service trips during winter and spring breaks. The program is a chapter of the national organization Break Away, a nonprofit program whose educational philosophy asks participants to examine causes for a social problem as well as their personal roles perpetuStudents from ating it. SVSU took part in three other projects in Morehead City, N.C., Hinesville, Ga and Atlanta, Ga. Within Alternative Breaks, teams raise money to cover traveling costs, teach the community about their •* On Staff at all Grand Rapids Hospitals global citizens. id 9 Caledonia American Legion Post 305 Thursday • 6:30 p.m. 9868 Cherry Valley each week thru 3/23/13 0680651 CPA’s at Walker, Fluke & Sheldon spend years preparing for moments just like these. Don’t trust your taxes to just anyone. Providing tax, accounting and auditing services for over 36 years. I Walker, Fluke & Sheldon, plc o CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS www.wfscpas.com 269.945.9452 616.522.0792 A THORNAPPLE KELLOGG PRESCHOOL ENROLL NOW FOR FALL 2013-2014 Board Certified MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED INCLUDING MEDICARE & MEDICAID social issue and learn more about it themselves as they prepare for their trip. Then, in the weeks after their serv­ ice, students devote time to the social issue in their own communities, as part of the organization's mission to enable its members as active © TJ EMILEY, DPM i ing 269-945-6190. A free pizza dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with class and child care from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The 2013 Family Workshop Series is spon­ sored by the Family Support Center of Barry County, Great Coalition, Start Middleville and Hastings Area Schools, Kid's First Learning Place, Barry Community Mental Health Substance Abuse Services, Community Action Head Start and area churches. I § s A Our goal at TK Preschool is to provide a safe and caring environment that will stimulate and challenge young children’s growth in all areas of development. The TK Preschool curriculum is designed to provide a variety of carefully planned and appropriate experiences to enhance and promote learning and development. Our curriculum will engage all children in activities that address their social, emotional, cognitive, creative, and physical strengths and needs. 3 Year Old Children: Child must turn 3 on or before November 1, 2013. 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Its always a highlight when the younger guys get the best of the older guys for the first time in practice. Poland remembers Flynn not being too happy with him the first time he took him down last year. Poland said part of what he has tried to help Flynn out with is staying calm a little bit. The two have really worked on scrambling a lot with each other, working their way out of tough situations. “One of us does some­ thing wrong, we work on it at practice," Flynn said. “He’ll watch my match and tell me what I did wrong, and we’ll just work on it at practice. Work on it from there.” Both guys got to do their fair share of scrambling at the Palace. Poland fell to Goodrich's Nathan Ellis in the opening round of the tournament, 8-3, but then won three straight matches in consolation, top­ ping Lowell's Derek Krajewski 8-7 in the conso­ lation quarterfinals for his final victory of the tourna­ ment. He eventually fell to Greenville’s Mike Schmidt 3-0 in the match for fifth­ place. Poland was eighth as a freshman at 103 pounds last season. “Still not satisfied,” he said. “I'm not at the top yet, but I'm moving up the ladder slowly, but surely. Just got to keep working hard. I’ll get there. Flynn fell 9-6 to Ti’7 ; “ **• F-i, ft 7 Thornapple Kellogg 171-pounder Dan Dykstra (front) battles to work his way out from under Auburn HillsAvondale’s Dillon Brancheau during their consolation match Friday at the Palace. (Photo by Cindy Gatewood) $ ** Thornapple Kellogg’s Ryan Flynn (back) works to keep Eaton Rapids’ Jaedin Sklapsky on the mat during the third period of their 125-pound consolation semifinal match Saturday at the Division 2 Individual Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Ypsilanti's Kyle Abdellatif »!• in the championship quarter­ finals, the knocked off Parma Western's Chase Veydt and Bay City Western’s Thomas Schoenherr in consolation matches. After falling to Eaton Rapids' Jaedin Sklapsky 14-4 in the conso­ lation semifinals, he bounced back to beat WarrenLincoln’s Riwan Hormiz 8-3 in the match for fifth. Thomapple Kellogg sen­ ior 152-pounder Nick Glowe and senior 171-pounder Dan Dykstra each went 1-2 Thursday and Friday at the finals, while classmante Cole Gahan was 0-2 in his first trip to the state finals. fl?' I .jjl# fl • 23k. 1A b* I . - Vr ■ With over 60+ years in providing staffing solu­ tions and career destinations why go anywhere else? I Looking for stability, great pay, benefits and bonuses? We are recruiting for 80+ I •It ■ ■ SERVICES ■ ’J |■MB ■ ■ immediate openings at Denso Mfg. 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Call Toll-free: 1-800-259-4150 I �— The Sun and News, Saturday, March 9, 2013/ Page 13 Caledonia singers honored by state honors choir appearance Under the guidance of director Colleen Kalajainen, 12 Caledonia middle school students auditioned and were selected for the Michigan State Honors Choir, made up of 99 singers representing 21 schools in the state. After auditioning in groups of four trios in the Sonatemi Un Balletto category, all 12 were part of the state honors choir's final appearance at DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids. The appearance, under the direction of Deborah Fristad, vocal teacher at Lake Orion High School, opened the Michigan Music Conference, the annual state music teach­ ers' convention. Pictured are (front row. from left), Madison Wilson, Madeline Schmehling, Hannah Rottier. Katherine Fielder, Claira Hays (middle), Samantha Bonno-Elliot. Sierah Keith, Elizabeth Hoebeke. Skylar Rottier (back) Cynthia Trocinski, Sophia Fletcher, Brittany Robinson, and Kalajainen. National FFA officer visits Caledonia National Secretary Kalie Hall celebrated National FFA Week with a visit to Caledonia High School to meet with members of the Caledonia FFA. The visit was held in cooperation with the National and Michigan FFA to celebrate FFA’s impact throughout the country. National officers are elect­ ed during the National FFA Convention in October and M 3 serve for one year. They hail from many parts of the coun­ try and travel thousands of miles during their terms. Hall, a native of Georgia, is serving as secretary of the organiza­ tion. During her visit to Caledonia, members learned about the many opportunities in FFA and long-term bene­ fits they can reap from partic­ ipation. They also learned about the importance of focus and involvement in school activities. The Caledonia FFA is 55 members strong and provides real-world experi­ ences for students interested in leadership and career development through agriscience and natural resources. 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Briggs Road, Middleville PURPOSE OF APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF MEETING: REVIEW MEMBERS: Kay Stolsonburg & Larry Knowles Adopt Resolution Poverty Exemption Income Guidelines and Asset Test This notice is posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended, MCL 41.72A(2) and (3), and the Americans With Disabilities Act. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or■ services should contact the YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD by calling the following: Janice C. Lippert, Clerk Yankee Springs Township (269) 795-9091 FAX (269) 795-2388 02710261 Caledonia S Zane Gorby works on top of Brighton’s Nick Brish during their 171pound consolation match at the Division 1 Individual Finals Friday at the Palace of Auburn Hills. (Photo by Cindy Gatewood) Caledonia boys held without a win at DI Individual Finals Each month people come from Saranac, Clarksville, Lake Odessa, Middleville, Hastings, Woodland, Wayland and Freeport. There's even space for those who like to dance. Guests should bring a dish to pass for the potluck and their own table dishes, including a serving spoon. Coffee will be furnished. The community building is at the west end of Main Street behind the fire barn. There is no charge to join the lunch­ eon. For more information, call Marge Barcroft, 269945-2687, or Sandy Durkee, 616-765-3242. Middleville TOPS 546 The March 4 meeting opened with a TOPS song. The Feb. 25 minutes were read and approved. KOPS member Dorothy sent greetings to the club. She is still suffering a lot of pain. Best loser for the week is Virginia with Joyce F. run­ ner-up. The food chart drawing was won by Frances. Betty, Patricia, Jan, Phyllis, Alice P. Sharon and Joyce B. also participated. The 50/50 drawing winner was Virginia. Jan lost the ha-ha box. Officers were elected and the leader is Patricia, co­ leader is Virginia, secretary is Joyce B., treasurer is Sue, weight recorders are Alice P. and Jane. Installation will be conducted during the March 25 meeting and new officers take over April 1. The meeting closed with a moment of silence for our KOPS member Dorothy and reciting of the TOPS pledge. The next meeting will be March 11. Visitors are wel­ come to attend the meetings held at 500 Lincoln Meadows at 5 p.m. For more informa­ tion, call Patricia, 616-8689642, or Betty, 616-7653483. AiL Si The Fighting Scots’ Garrett Hubbell tries to fight his way out of the grasp of LivoniaStevenson-s Kody Roy during their 145-pound opening round match Thursday at the Palace of Auburn Hills. (Photo by Cindy Gatewood) It was a quick weekend for then fell 11-7 to Brighton’s 52-0 junior season by top­ ping Hartland's Mitchel Nick Brish in the first round the two Fighting Scots at the Thomas 8-2 in the champi­ Division 1 Individual State of consolation Friday. finals onship Saturday Garcia went on to win the Finals at the Palace of evening. weight class, finishing off a Auburn Hills. wrestlers Caledonia Garrett Hubbell and Zane Gorby both were 0-2 in their 4* ' two bouts. Hubbell finished the sea­ son with a 22-7 record. failing 6-3 to Livonia•A ;Stevenson’s Kody Roy in the YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP I opening round and then 14-5 BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Heritage's to Saginaw 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 Dareus Boddie in the first round of consolation at 145 2013 BOARD OF REVIEW pounds Friday (March 1). Gorby ended the year with Notice of all township taxpayers: The Yankee Springs Township Board of Review for 2013 will meet at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, a record of 38-13. He was 284 N. Briggs Rd., Middleville, MI 49333 on the following dates: pinned by Detroit Catholic Organization Meeting Central’s Drew Garcia in the Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 1:30 pm opening round of the 171Appeal Hearings are as follows: pOund bracket Thursday, Wednesday, March 13, 2013 1pm to 4pm and 6pm to 9pm Thursday, March 14, 2013 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 9am to 12 Noon and 1:30pm to 4:30pm All real estate advertising in this news­ Appeals are by APPOINTMENT, please call 269-795-9091 to paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act schedule an appointment. and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which (Written appeals accepted until March 13th, 2013) collectively make it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimi­ The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2013 nation based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to assessments. The tentative recommended equalization ratios and estimated multipliers (factors) for each class of real property and personal property- in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County for 2013 are as follows: 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 CLASS children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers arc hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity o. basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. I RATIO (%) MULTIPLIER Agricultural ................... 50.65% 0.9872 .50.65%....................... .. Commercial ................... 48.91% 1.0223 .48.91%....................... . Industrial ........................ 52.04% 0.9608 .52.04%....................... . Residential ........ 1.0002 . 49.99% .49.99%....................... . N/C . .N/C .... Developmental . 1.0000 . .50.00% . Personal Property The HUD toll-free telephone number for Persons with disabilities that need special assistance, please contact the hearing impaired is 1-8' III -927-9275. Jan Lippert, Clerk at 269-795-9091. i i 06800158 EQUAL HOUWNQ OPPORTUNITY Mark Englerth Supervisor Dan Scheuerman Assessor 8 �A Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, March 9, 2013 Vikes get lead with threes, hold it with free throws .■;r. $ A by Brett Bremer centage from the free throw Sports Editor line. Not too many teams It's an age-old strategy, will do that. I don’t know especially at tournament what they were from the time. The team that is behind three-point arc, but they fouls the team that is ahead made their share of threeas time winds down. pointers too.” It's a way to stop the clock The threes helped the and extend the game. If the Vikings get the lead in the team that's ahead doesn't first place. A couple Trojan miss a free throw though, it’s turnovers helped the Vikings all in vain. go on a 11-0 lead in the early Lakewood’s varsity boys part of the second quarter, basketball team was 31-of- turning a 14-13 Trojan lead 33 at the free throw line in its into a 24-14 Viking advan­ Class B District opener tage. against Thomapple Kellogg Lakewood got two threes Monday at Portland High from Alex Potter and one School. from Kalib McKinney dur­ The Vikings led 48-40 at ing that stretch. The Vikings the end of the third quarter, went on a 22-11 run over the and by the time the fourth last six and a half minutes of quarter had finished the the first half and led 35-25 at Trojans had managed to the break. shave just one point of that Lakewood's lead hung Viking lead. Lakewood close to ten points through­ scored a 77-70 win over the out the second half, until Trojans, going 18-of-19 at Louis Koepke hit back-tothe free throw line in that back threes for TK with just final eight minutes alone. over two minutes left in the “We were like, ‘who do game. Those buckets cut we foul? Who do we foul? It Lakewood’s lead to 63-58. doesn’t really matter,’ said Koepke added another three Thornapple Kellogg head later and Grant Allison hit coach Mike Rynearson. one as well for the Trojans, “You’ve got to tip your hat but the Vikings just never to a team that shoots that per- missed a free throw. '4' *4^*4^ *4? 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David Parks had ten points for the Vikings, knocking down three threes, and also added six rebounds and five NIGHTHAWK____ 07623213 Find us on Food & Spirits Facebook I wA Join us For Our 28th Year St. Patrick's Day Family Tradition! assists. Dylan Durkee had six points, six rebounds and three assists. “The defensive end is real­ ly what made the differ­ ence,” Piercefield said. “Our rotations have really gotten better. It’s taken us a while for our guys to understand the defensive philosophy we want to play with this year. It’s taken us a while to get it and to grasp it.” Piercefield was worried that his team didn’t have a game last week, but it turned out okay for his Vikings. “It’s the best week of practice we had all year,” he said. “We just beat each other up. We were physical, we communicated and we had fun. We grew so much the last five days. I was giv­ ing (Lakewood athletic director) Mr. Barker a hard time about a week off at the end. Now I’ve got to go tell l Thornapple Kellogg senior guard Grant Allison fires a short jump shot over Lakewood’s David Parks during Monday’s Class B District opener at Portland High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) him ‘thank you.’” Thomapple Kellogg got 27 points from its lone sen­ ior, Allison, who hit four threes and went 7-of-10 at the free throw line. “We teased him a little bit. We called him our leader. We called him the coach on the floor,” Rynearson said of Allison. “Some of the guys even called him grandpa. We had fun with it. He is a good kid and he's a hard worker. Hair is flying all over out there. You know he’s hustling. You know he’s work­ ing hard. He’s trying his best. You can't ask for any­ thing more than that. “He battled through a long season, but I think the leadership that he had to show on the floor this year with these young guys is going to carry over into things that he does jr£ in his life after school. I think it’s going to pay off in the long run.” TK also got 12 points from Tommy Hamilton and 11 from Koepke. The Trojans got to the free throw line almost as much of the Vikings, 31 times, but hit just 20 of those attempts. Lakewood improved to 813 overall this season with the win, while the Trojans finished out the year with a 4-17 record. 0 c ■••Xi a ■ BIH jzsM zfi Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads L WC ■t IL ’ 3® I 269-945-9554 or 1-899-179-7985 sata is B'snrur I ,▼rr< * K 4* ' tTpg Fj----I• CORNED BEEF DINNER Saturday, March 16th, starts at 4pm i i; Also Serving IRISH BEEF STEW & Homemade Garlic French bread £f?CC&vfe. Green Beer, Killians, Guinness & Bud Light Aluminum Bottles rA 111 1 , IF ftl 'h.Jn JI Ml Dinner includes: Corned beef, potatoes, $ Q C ft carrots, cabbage and dinner rolls. w •Ov cup-$4.95 9 * bowi-$7.95 c • Complete Collision Service <V Join us for More Irish Fun « . .................. 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What a delight to receive your cards and letters for my 99th birthday. Thanks 1 nanks for tor being oeing the tne kind k of friends, family, church mem­ bers and neighbors that we don't want ever to forget! God bless you! Lucy Kracher (Kidder) i telri ** taw ■iM'.ind Mth B'li'm CALEDONIA/MIDDLEVILLE: 58 ACRES, sandy soil, very' rolling, mature | puics auu pines and hardwoods. itaiuwwMo. Natumauural gas. (616)891-1693. || Search continues for missing Middleville man » Ink \C381« mui Anyone with information on Poll’s location should contact the Barry County Sheriff s Department. 269948-4801. 269-948-4801 after 3 p.m. on March 8 to sign up for the search. The search will begin at the Middleville Baptist Church. Help Wanted STATION EDUCATION formally Kids First of Middleville, is seeking a Lead Teacher in the infant/young toddler classroom. The posi­ tion is full-time but, flexible around your schedule. To be considered for this position must meet state educa­ tion qualifications. 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FULL DINNER STATION Seasoned Mashed Potatoes Au Gratin Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Monterey Vegetable Blend Homemade Stuffing Asian Stir Fry Pancakes ~ Danishes FULL KIDS STATION In Memoriam IN MEMORY Lois Stauffer, 3-16-2006 Don Stauffer, 10-3-2006 Sadly missed, Barb Stauffer FULL BREAKFAST STATION FULL APPETIZER STATION Sausage Gravy 1 3* * / FULL SALAD STATION Chicken Fritter Fruit Salad - Fresh Caesar Macaroni and Cheese Fresh Vegetables with Dip Broccoli Pasta Salad - Potato Salad Applesauce TX, French Bread Pizzas Relish Trays AND MORE! Fried Fish Carved Meats: Glazed Ham. ■ Roasted Turkey, Prime Rib Complete Bread & Rolls Station FULL DESSERT TABLE AND MUCH MORE! | FULL PASTA STATION Penne Pasta House Red Sauce - Alfredo Sauce XI Italian Meatballs Marinara Chicken Lasagna AND MORE! I \ K---- 07623215 �Page 16/The Sun and News. Saturday. March 9. 2013 Rep. Lyons hosting hydraulic Red Hawks rally in fourth fracturing meeting in Ada quarter to end Scots’ season State Rep. Lisa Potfhumus Lyons Thursday announced she will host a town hall meeting on the concerns relating to hydraulic fracturing in Kent County Monday. March 18. at the Ada Township Hall. 73V) Thomapple River Drive, beginning at 6:30 p.m. “Citizens in Ada Township have expressed concerns about hydraulic fracturing and the potential for it to occur in Ada.’’ said Lyons. R-Alto. “I am host­ ing this tow n hall meeting to help everyone understand the process and why it is being discussed in our area.” Representatives from the Michigan departments of natural resources and envi­ ronmental quality will pro­ vide a bnefmg on hydraulic The final quarter of the season was a rough one for the Fighting Scots. Caledonia's I varsity boys' •It basketball team was bounced from the Class A District Tournament at East Grand Rapids Wednesday, falling 59-50 to Grand Rapids Union in the district semifi­ nals. The Fighting Scots led 4138 heading into the fourth quarter, but were outscored 21-9 in the final eight min­ utes. Darrick Wilson led the way for the Red Haw ks, w ith 24 points. Brad Buurstra had 14 points, and Paul Brown added ten points and 1 1 fracturing, how it is regulat­ ed and land leasing laws. The audience will be able to ask questions following the presentation. Residents interested in attending should RSVP to Lyons’ office, 517-3730846, or via email to LisaLyonsC^house.mi.gov Those unable to attend may contact her office with ques­ tions. Middleville resident makes Trevecca dean’s list Emily Brooker of Middleville was named to the Trevecca Nazarene University fall 2012 dean’s semester at the Nashville, Tenn., university. Hit. Persons on this list achieved a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the VANS. TRUCKS. SUV Piroman led Caledonia with 19 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Horgan added 17 points, going 5-for-5 from behind the three-point line. 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I « �� https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/723/SunandNews_2013-03-23.pdf c1178d0a190f52f221eaf8a0e7c222f9 PDF Text Text * HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 227 EAST STATE ST HASTINGS. Ml 49058 49058 1k J I The Sun and News I • - — — < —— I -Aft - f 1 • j- — I ••J 1 II it ■ 1 — a Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas r .oH No. 12/March 23, 2013 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. • 138th year 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Council gives village manager “above average" rating » by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Middleville Village Manager Rebecca Fleury received an "above average" annual evaluation from five of the seven village council members Wednesday. Fleury was rated on sever­ al duties and responsibilities earning a total score of 942 points out of a possible 1,000 •!• points. Council member Mike Lytle compiled the evaluations presented by each council member. He said Fleury even received two evaluations giving her 100 percent of the total (I •snfiM iviaoar [eunne art) to dmam jalH ilub Ie nimea ainioq ainioq xiiM suleva rioea 1 bus* a owl I 001 VanNoord said he, too, x. hopes the relationships can improve. "The community has you, behind stood VanNoord told Fleur}'. “We have stood, bdiind you. in general. My hope is we, too, as a council can wdrk together better and be a team. It’s so important.” Fleur}' thanked the council for its constructive criticism and the affirmative evalua­ tion. "Everyone has room for including improvement myself,” stated Fleury. “I am my own worst enemy at times in regard to taking on a lot. I am working to keep a better balance between work and away from work.” Fleury also cautioned the village council that, at some time in the future, it may want to consider splitting the •* —• aoinffi UBllB | >oiuO wort lllsarf stnsm J Uln oiqmi to 15th in 2013. "The data indicate a slight decrease in the percentage of smokers, an increase in peo­ ple receiving diabetes screenings and mammo­ grams, fewer violent crimes, and lower unemployment," noted Adam London, acting health officer for the Kent County Health Department. Overall, the scores are very positive for Kent County. There are, however, several areas where there is a need for improvement. "Kent County did see Morbidity and Mortality scores drop this year, because Kent County resi­ dents reported more days where they felt physically or mentally unhealthy," : ** pc I F* ’ Z i • i FARM MARKET! ■ j.p > I - • V Kent County ranks 16th out of 82 counties measured in Michigan in the national County Health Rankings according to a report from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Kent County is the most populous county to achieve a top 20 ranking in Michigan. The ranking is an improve­ ment over 2010, the first year of the report, when we ranked 22nd. Kent County attained 16th in Health Outcomes, which measures how long people live, how healthy people feel, and mental well-being. Our over­ all Health Factors score improved from 19th in 2012, $ A" pl pared to 7% nationally • 10 recreational activity centers exist per 100,000 res­ idents, compared to 16 facil­ ities per 100,000 residents nationally • 5% of residents with low income do not live close to a grocery store, compared to the national figure of 1 % • Kent County had a daily average of 10.6 parts per million (ppm) of fine partic­ ulate matter in the air, higher than the national average of 8.8 ppm. The annual rankings help health care providers better understand the health prob­ lems in our communities. For more information, go to w ww.county healthrankings.org. b t 6 L ’J 1 still in Top 20 in annual health rankings Kent County London said. He also rec­ ommended KCHt) and other health care providers continue efforts to make sure women are receiving good prenatal education, nutrition, and care, to ensure more full­ term, healthy babies are being bom here. The study also found the following issues of concern: • 20% of children in Kent County live in poverty, com­ pared to 14% nationally • 51% of Kent County restaurants are ‘fast food establishments’ compared to a national benchmark of 27% • 18% of Kent County adults admit to heavy or excessive drinking, com- ■ See MANAGER, page 3 rJ I 3 1UO M ni [uoD CXXJE stii qocI bon wiol A jqoq iqol orFT I rnsm ITS SPRING! WE ARE SO EXCITED n VET OUR PLANTS I ■*> v£ ✓ Sign of spring It was pretty difficult to find any signs of spring on the first day of the season Wednesday. But this sign at S&S Farm Market south of Middleville makes it clear: Spring is on the way. Eventually. More than five inches of snow fell Monday night in some areas of West Michigan, and show showers and blowing snow continued all week, even forcing Thornapple Kellogg Schools to cancel Tuesday night events. Spring sports practices have been hampered by the weather and below-freezing temperatures thwart any efforts of early spring blos­ soms. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) Thornapple Kellogg moves to Class A in MHSAA sports A nortT loorlo? I gefilO sgirioiM DhsIdtA inn enoil ni zJnsm imlD iimooqu io baaed laiasmsa inuoo isftA jJJIiJlOUc >m baft bainsi >ru; jnani eup oini M-EI0S memnot )ffoa isd >riaE3ni loaftH v looriaa aiom io > bansbia eaa teoq noiJrtsq .arnab points. "She’s done a super job for us the past couple of years,” said President saki Charlie Pullen. “As a coun­ cil and with Rebecca, if we all pull together we can do some fantastic things for the village." . Pullen’s remarks came after a contentious meeting last month when council member Joyce Lutz accused Fleury of not being com­ pletely truthful with the council. Lutz did not attend Wednesday’s meeting and did not turn in her individual evaluation of Fleury. Council member Sue Reyff also failed to submit her evaluation by the deadline set by the council, but Reyff did attend Wednesday's meeting. Fleury said she hopes in the future to work on relationships improving with the council as a whole. "It’s very important,” Fleury said. “We've had some strained relationships and it’s going to take some difficult conversations to find a way to best work together.” Council member Phil duties of the village manger and financial manager and hiring another person to help with those duties. Fleury has served as both the village manager and . * i A Thornapple Kellogg High School will move from a Class B designation to a Class A designation for Michigan High School Athletic Association elec­ tions and post season tourna­ ments in the 2013-14 season. Classifications for the upcoming school year are based on a Feb. 13 secondsemester student population count. After all the counts are submitted, tournament-quali­ fied member schools are ranked according to enroll­ ment and then split as closely into quarters as possible. For 2013-14, MHSAA has 756 tournament-qualified member schools and 189 schools in each class. Effective with the 2013-14 school year, schools with 893 or more students will be con­ sidered Class A for MHSAA •It st season tournament competition. TK has 900 students. “It’s simple mathematics,” A Peninsula track and field and in compete schools, he points out, that normally said TK Athletic Director Class B are 429 to 892; Class wrestling. Division 2. push other schools into Class Dave Chrisinske. “It is as C is 207 to 428; and schools A complete list of school Sports which will compete fair as it can be and there’s with enrollments of 206 and A. enrollments used to deter ­ in nearly equal divisions are Because of that, really nothing we can do fewer are Class D. mine classifications for the baseball, bowling, girls comChrisinske said some coach ­ Enrollment numbers at about it. It is what it is. 2013-14 school year can be cheer, Lower es are trying to petition the petitive We’ll sell it to our coaches local high schools, according found on the Enrollment and Peninsula cross country. MHSAA to consider five the MHSAA. are: and kids that we will go out to Classification page of the Lower Peninsula golf, ice classifications rather than and compete just like we’ve Thomapple Kellogg, 900 stu­ MHSAA website, Lower four to lessen the enrollment hockey, lacrosse, always done and we’ll do the dents (Class A); Hastings, www.mhsaa.com. Peninsula soccer, skiing, discrepancy. 847 (Class B); Lakewood, best we can do.” softball, Lower Peninsula Executive MHSAA Chrisinske said the change 656 (Class B); Delton swimming and diving, Lower “ Jack ” Director John E. won’t affect TK’s regular Kellogg, 465 (Class B); and Peninsula tennis. tennis, Lower Roberts said schools may not season scheduling in which Maple Valley, 399 (Class C). subsequently lower their Delton Kellogg is also TK already competes against enrollment figure. However, moving up a district from several Class A schools. TK if revised enrollment figures Class C to B. will also stay in the OK Gold The largest Class A school should be higher and indicate conference. The change will make a difference, however, in Michigan has 2,781 stu­ that a school should be play­ in post-season basketball and dents, the smallest Class D ing in a higher class, that • Village strategic plan sets goals, school would be moved up. school has 17 students. The volleyball tournaments in tournament MHSAA new classification breaks will guidelines for future which TK will face Class A sports that will be conducted see 24 schools move up in schools. • Middleville man finds out it Chrisinske concedes it class for 2013-14 while 20 in traditional classifications really is a small worlds for 2013-14 are basketball may be more difficult for TK schools will move down. and girls volleyball. Football Chrisinske recognizes that • Reading month continues to compete against some of will use traditional classifica ­ Class A has the largest the largest schools in Class A in Caledonia schools tions to determine playoff discrepancy enrollment that have more than 2,500 • Many Trojans among Barry points. between the largest and students, but he said competi­ Chrisinske said the move smallest schools. There is County’s best this winter tion has always been strong, will most likely not affect TK also a growing number of even in Class B. The enrollment limits for small charter and Christian football and other sports that In This Issue I �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, Marctv23. 2013 I Village strategic plan sets goals, guidelines for future by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Middleville leaders have approved a strategic plan they hope will help guide actions and decisions for the future. Village Manager Rebecca Fleury said the plan is simply a visioning document with ideas, objectives, and goals. u Some ideas might never be achieved, but the strategic plan helps community lead­ •I* ers make decisions about future plans for the village. Council members, senior staff, and the village attorney met in two strategic planning sessions facilitated by John Weiss, executive director of the Grand Valley Metropolitan Council, on Oct. 11 and Jan. 16 to create the document. They identi­ fied five community goals. During the sessions, the group analyzed and dis­ cussed the community, its attributes, challenges and unique characteristics. Through the discussions, leaders realized that Middleville and its residents BINGO £ Caledonia American Legion Post 305 £ Thursday • 6:30 p.m. 9868 Cherry Valley each week thru 5/23/13 and service clubs have a strong sense of dedication, involvement and commit­ ment to the community. The five goals identified include: • Community involvement — Creating a sense of com­ munity; working with the tie schools, library and parks; partnering with service clubs, volunteers, churches and businesses, and creating community events like Heritage Days. • Responsive and respon Ht ­ sible government - Being transparent, maintaining pro­ fessional affiliations, main­ taining financial stability, working with surrounding municipalities, and review­ •I« ing and updating ordinances as needed. • Quality of life Maintaining quality of life including recreational institutional, cultural, and geog­ raphy to the greater Grand Rapids area. • Environmental steward­ ship - Watershed mainte­ nance, well head protection. Thornapple River steward­ ship and well expansion. • Economic stability Analyzing the industrial park, employment opportu­ nities, expanding the tax base, working with public transportation, lodging, and IFIO MUiflAl - JIEMAUUHE supportive infrastructure. “This is a document to guide us,” pointed •it out Fleury. “There are things in here we might not achieve in three to five years. But there are others that are very attainable.” Council member Joyce Lutz was the only member of the council to vote against the plan, criticizing it for III tit much in it. having too "I do want to commend you for what’s in this,” said Lutz, “but I do feel we should cut it down. We don’t have the staff or the money to do most of the things in Ryan Grevenstuk (left) was surprised when he saw a man in Patagonia, Chile here.” f She suggested the council wearing a TK shirt. go back through the docu­ ment and do more "picking and choosing" of the ideas included. Other council members disagreed and said they real­ ize all the ideas won’t be achieved in the next two or three years, but putting those ideas on paper is a start. by Julie Makarewicz help but do a double take some sort. son. Grevenstuk "This is a fluid document, Staff Writer when he saw the man in the thought it might have possi­ we can change it,” said Phil Middleville resident Ryan restaurant a bly been something like a wearing Van Noord. “Maybe you want to call them dreams, but Grevenstuk was surprised Thomapple Kellogg football Goodwill store where the it’s a start to where we want when he saw a man wearing sweatshirt. Its backside read item had possibly originally a Thomapple Kellogg sweat­ “#5 McKee.” been donated. to be." “At first he couldn't “I originally thought he Lutz was also the only shirt — in Patagonia, Chile. Grevenstuk is a product understand why I was so must be from Middleville or council member who did not attend either strategic plan­ manager for Flexco of Grand interested," said Grevenstuk, have some connection to the Rapids and was in Chile for whose wife, Jessica, is a community, but he just hap­ ning workshop sessions. business. While waiting for Thomapple Kellogg gradute pened to buy the shirt,” said a flight in a restaurant in the and who- also has family Grevenstuk. very small town of Punta members who work at TK Grevenstuk said he travels Arenas on the southern tip of schools. often for his job and rarely // Chile, Grevenstuk thought The man spoke only sees even a Michigan or for a second he might Spanish, said Grevenstuk, Michigan State shirt, let already have been home. but they were able to com- alone a shirt from his own “It wasn’t even busy or municate enough for small hometown. 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Last fall, Bradford White International opened its Technical Excellence Center where contractors are trained to properly repair and install water heaters produced at ;radford White. Students ate lunch provid­ ed by Bradford White, were given a tour of the iTEC facil­ ity and watched a’mini pres­ entation on solar energy. The facility has a small photo­ voltaic solar panel array which produces a small por­ tion of the energy needed to efficiently run the building. Bradford White also builds solar water heaters and offi­ cials were able to show stu­ dents how they work. Eighth grade students throughout the state are expected to cover such topics as earth’s internal and external sources of energy and Hi Q 1 >!45 ft tetittt'l’J’I 'Isailljfej “’i’ll l[IWl 1 ■ * Wj fassi flfaferlosjobiii!! ■ 3K ah sees era a Jfc < jr-sd .\fcfeiD Suu e( '.If ir dlum sts ■ ' AN hiar MjS 3 It I ' 1 I ■’e ■* Center. renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy for human consumption. Teacher Mike Rynearson said he hopes the newly- er group to the Bradford formed •]_partnership with White facility during the final Bradford White continues to trimester of this school year, grow and plans to take anoth- She scored highest in the area of relationship with the public, gaining 98.66 per­ cent. Similarly, she scored high in inter-governmental relationships with 97.3 per­ cent. Fiscal management, inter­ mediate and long-range plan­ ning, and professional devel­ opment all scored at 96 per­ cent. Comments written in the evaluation with no attribu­ tion included: "I feel the village is very fortunate in having Rebecca as our manager." “She is very professional, is always concerned about her staff and is willing to tackle any project with enthusiasm." “My only concern is that she it in the back of his mind that eventually the village would return to a village manager and financial director sys­ tem. "But with the financial situation we were in at the time,” said Lytle, “we had to combine the two." Fleury was rated in the evaluation process in areas of organizational manage­ ment, fiscal management, program development and follow through, intermediate and long-range planning, inter-governmental relations, relationships with the pubic, relationships with employ­ ees, relationships with the village council, professional development, and personal characteristics. financial manager for the vil7 lage. As the village financial situation improves, Fleury said it will be a discussion the council will need to have and said she feels there is plenty of work for two fulltime employees with those jobs to do. Council members asked Fleury if having both duties is becoming too much for her to handle. Fleury conceded that both responsibilities involves a lot of work. "If we continue on the pace we’re on, I think it will get to be too much to be the most efficient and effective." But, Fleury clarified, for now she and the staff are able to handle the workload. Lytle said he’s always had will hold a joint meeting March 26 in the village hall Thomapple Township and Middleville village officials I* 10... *14 ^|i * ‘> *K f'l SINCE I* 4 * II 1 9 4 9 4 SwrengA BUYING GOLD AND SILVER TOO! Local • Trusted • Fair 9369 Cherry Valley (M37) In the D&W Caledonia Village Center 616-891-5750 REW SwierengaJeweIers.com < I 616-891 -9703 Monday 9-7; Tuesday/Wednesday 11:15-7; Thursday-Saturday 9-7 IJJt Barber Salon _______ 6561 Jasonville Farms Blvd. S.E., Caledonia, Ml 49316 is spending a lot of extra time at the office. She is a very efficient organizer and I hope she is not trying to accomplish too much by her­ self." • Haircut, Finish w/Hot Cream Razor Around Hairline, Ear Waxing - for only • Mens Facials Perm Facials & • Women’s Haircut Color $35.00 $50.00 $30.00 mo _________ $14.0 K $11.00 -$25.00 s 4 : Ktr. M 37 4- 84th 1 ^■■Cherry Voter X6561 Forms CakrKna diaVe a diapp^f Faster! I i following the regular village council meeting that starts • that evening at 7 p.m. Village Manager Rebecca Fleury said the agenda for I the village meeting has been kept light to allow plenty of ’ time for the two groups to I have discussions. By meet­ * ing jointly, the two groups hope to explore ways they can work together for the l betterment of the entire com­ I •W. munity. The joint meeting will also give the two groups a chance to meet new members and understand the cooperative efforts between the two groups. The meeting is open to the public and should start short­ ly after 7 p.m. Call 269-945-9554 I for Sun & News ads - Loan Huynh The r Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reason­ ably good health and has not donated blood •n. for 56 days is eligible. For more information about being a donor, call 866-MIBLOOD. r I k I / THURSDAY, MARCH 28 • ■46^ 5 & Michigan Blood is encour­ aging local residents to donate during a drive at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church Monday, March 25, from 3 to 7 p.m. The church is located at 159 131st Avenue (Cobb Lake Road), just west of Patterson Road. Bradford White director of technical services Dustin Bowerman gives Thomapple Kellogg Middle School students a tour of the new International Technical Excellence Thornapple Twp. and Middleville * village plan joint meeting <5- a Gun Lake area church hosting blood drive * ij — NR ®■11 f«? ■ ' J * I be open from noon to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, and Thursday, April 4. The library’ will be closed March 29, 30 and 31 and April 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7. Normal library’ hours will resume at 8 a.m. April 8. For more information, find Thomapple Kellogg library at www.tkschools.org/community/library. Thornapple Kellogg Community Library has a special event planned for spring break week. The library’ will be having a “crafternoon" event from 1 to 3 p.m. April 4. All ages are welcome and no registration is required. The library will have spe­ cial hours during spring break week. The library will MANAGER, continued from page 1 sm ™ library hosts spring break ‘crafternoon j 50 OFF • ALL SERVICES • Acrylic ■ Pink. & White • Waxing' • Gc-I Nails • Manicure • Gel Color . r ; 1 • Pedicure • I lr 14 I Pamper lour n i ls 9028 N. Rogers Ct., Caledonia Mon. Fri. 9:30-8:00 ScU. 9:30-6:00 ! �Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, March 23, 2013 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY 4 A Frank P. Snyder. Senior P.isror Middleville Wesleyan Church Alan Moody. Youth Pastor church baptist |church alaska JL 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 www. alaskabaplist ora Sunday Services: 9:30 AM - Worship 11:00 AM - Sunday School 6:00 PM-Adult Bible Study 6:00 PM - Student Ministries Our mission is to worship God and equip committed followers of Jesus Christ who will reach our community with the Gospel Dr. Brian F. Harrison, Pastor David Ordwav. Youth Potor Intent Leanne Bailey. Development and Puhhc Relations * (269)795-9726 M-37, North of Middleville Sunday School.................................. Sunday Morning Worship Service. Sunday Evening Sen ice.................. Wednesday Student Ministries..... Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........ Wednesday Word of Life Gubs... Service Times: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth................. Pioneer Club...... Bible Study......... .6:45 p.m. .6:45 p.m. .6:45 p.m. middlevilleyouthgroup.com I Ail walks, One faith Real. Relevant. Relational. Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 81 75 Broadmoor - Caledonia 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Sundays 5-7pm The Intersect (9-12th) Sundays 5-7pm KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH J Presbyterian P A Church Ml Ages Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. ConsideringL becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information. Traditional: 9 AM Contemporary: 11 AM & AND HOPE E ASTE R SUNDAY 9&11 AM Imorning starchurch www.FirstChurchHastings.org oc co MorningStarChurchOnline.org • 269.743.4104 Good Shepherd ’ Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) Worship..................................................... 9:30a.m. Sunday School................................ Il :00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.............................. 11:00 a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 K, 'Biiihiiih] Cliurch SATURDAY SERVICE TIME 7pm SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 9:30am/11am 20 State Street Middleville. Mi / www.tvcweb.com 'In us iiiiJ tlirouqli us Church: (269) 795-2391 PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH High School Youth meets Sundays at 6 p.m. Rev. Jodie Flessner, Pastor Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace www.caledoniaumc.org Calvary Grace Brethren Church Peace “The Bible, The Whole Bible, and Nothing but the Bible." CHURCH 13700 84th St., Alto, Ml 49302 • 868-7440 • Pastor Bryan Maley Website: www.calvarygracebrethrenchurch.com ‘ E-mail: calvarygbc@ymail.com Sunday School 9:30 a.m. • Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m T. J Saturday 6:00PM Sunday 9:30 & 11:15AM Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship .................................. 9:30 a.m. •X Sunday School S3 .......................................... 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher Church Office: (616) 868-6402 ___ www.lakesidecommunity.org MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED | / 708 W. Main Street *• I Morning Worship Service.... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service....... 5:30 p.m. "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" cornerstone enue middlevillecrc.org (Dutton Llnitech (PcformecC Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Thy Word Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 A free community breakfast tuill be served from 7:30-1 ft 30AM Bible ^Church the (616) 891-8661 TRUTH IS • 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto 9 •* << Ic . -il 9 • j 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Youth Group 7:00 p.m. Wednesday AWANA 6:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. IFCA Rev. Neal Stockeland www.whitneyvillebible.org (616)891-8119 • icuu.PeaceC luirch.cc hi 9:30 a.m. Midweek Prayer UTU *1 ATIOWAjk *■■ Whitneyville .the point Fellowship Church authentic church for the modern world 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52nd and 48th St. Join us Sundays @ 9 & 11 am dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick and children's church 5449 76th Street, Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-9660 www.thepointchurch.com (From Grand Rapid* Go South on M-37, then West on 76th Street) Middleville Unted Methodist Church 111 Church St. Office: (269)795-9266 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children's ministry during worship Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM Celebrating 50 Years in 2012" Sunday School for all ages - Star ■ ;J»<i Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www WhitneyvilleFellowship.org -616-868-0621 s <I v \S Truth wife kife fiifc <1 Easter Services at 8:30 & 11:00AM for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, chyrch «*i w.comerstonenv. 84th Street & n*Kalamasto \ GOD'S WORD NOURISHES Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor Thursday Women’s Bible Study ,u MIDDLEVILLE Pastor Terry Kenitz during worship, K - 3rd 7:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School ... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Wednesday Evening Services: Bible Study and Prayer........ Kids Time....................... Word of Life Youth Group .... „& Clje (9lb tEame J jftletljobisft QEIjurcI) k 10:00 a.m. Worship, Children’s Sunday Scl * 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday...................... Sunday.... :.............. *..... Sunday (Spanish Mass) In Conjunction with THE BIBLE Miniseries 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) ♦ •ss. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH ’ I J V CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST K. 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke Sunday SACRIFICE, Nursery available during services @ St. Paul Lutheran Church Palm OF LOVE, i F and Sunday School day ofyour week ......... 10:00 a.m. ......... 11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. STORY 405 N. M 37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 ‘ 269-945-5463 N 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.org Sunday Worship bl 8:30am - Traditional 11 00am - Contemporary •It 9:45am Bible Studies the best * THE EPIC BRIGHTSIDE Church •w Sunday Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann K PLACE tor \ OU www.fbcmiddleville.net i Make 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 ..9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. .6:00 p.m. •• Sunday Services Pastor Tony Shumaker www.umcmiddleville.org Yankee Springs Bible Church " a 19 Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. W pH J—1 * • *■ *B Saints Andrew & Matthias f --- - A Lighthouse $ on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from Gods Word. Morning Worship....................................................10:00 a.m. , 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 10: 111 A.M. Holy Communion -Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade — Attended Nursery Sunday School........................................................... 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult — Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Sun. Evening Worship..................................... 6:30 p.m. Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 Wed. Prayer and Bible Study....................... 7:00 p.m. http://netmlnlstries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 Pastor Merritt Johnson 06800318 Ju 1 ♦ �r The Sun and News, Saturday, March 23, 2013/ Page 5 GFWC Gun Lake Area learn about Camp Manitou-Lin i A therapeutic riding pro­ gram offering special needs youngsters the chance to grow in self-confidence and interpersonal skills was the highlight of Greg Dodd's presentation March 13 to members of the General Federation of Women's Clubs Gun Lake Area. Dodd, of YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin, described the riding program that takes place in the SPIRIT Farms Riding Center and is open to students from kindergarten through high school, The program also includes a GFWC member who volun­ teers. Dodd also told the group about the camp that is locatThornapple Kellogg Middle School honored its students of the month for January ed on Lake Barlow. This were inadvertently left out of an earlier Sun and News publication. Pictured (front row, “Land of the Great Spirit” is from left) are sixth graders Haley Chapin, Daniel Hannapel, Madison Hess, Madeline 160 acres. It is a modem Hoover, Zachary Kaiser, Breanna Lake, Hunter Lapekes, Taylor McNutt, Jack facility encouraging campers Schneider, Derek Winger (second row) seventh graders James Allison, Madison to explore and experience Alverson, Jeremy Chatterson, Eric Cuison, Veronica Mascorro, Allyson McNutt, Jane manY activities and proReplogle, Maddisen Robirds, Breann Stahl, McKenzie Wheeler (back row) eighth gr^®jJfe1!;edJ Before Dodd spoke about graders Madelynn Benedict, Brianna Budd, Clara Dart, Kyle Dora, Case French, the camp, reports were given Isaac Genther, Lauren Kroells, Hallinan Raab, Scott Shumway and Ellen from the GFWC group on Sidebotham. current projects. Upcoming events include a visit with Doet Boersma, artist in resi­ dence at Pierce Cedar Creek and about the May 17 fundraiser for scholarships for four local high schools. Residents in the area are 4\lihA Sv Si L STAFF TKMS names January students of the month [A I JI Blood drive scheduled in r Middleville Wednesday mdleviue r» 4 The American Red Cross will have a blood drive Wednesday, March 27, at the UAW 1002 hall at Bradford White; 295 Washington St., Middleville, from noon to 5:45 p.m. Anyone who is at least 17, SK • Jessie (Jackie) Klinge celebrates 90th birthday Happy 90th birthday Jessie (Jackie) Klinge on March 26, 2013. Please join with her family to wish her a Happy Birthday by sending her birthday cards to 6416 Moe rd., Middleville,MI 49333. 4 81 an *8 $ he J 5 pF” kt I I I FirstRehab ft ml PHYSICAL THERAPY <• ■ YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • • • • I 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 MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED ■» 0 f 8 4525 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4230 i United Middleville Church, Methodist Christian Middleville Church, Reformed and Parmeleee United Methodist Church. This year’s Good Friday service was designed by Middleville United Methodist's new pastor, Tony Shumaker. It is a service that was used in a large community Good Friday service when Shumaker was serving a Plainwell church. This is Shumaker's first Good Friday service in Middleville while Pastor Tom DeVries is in his 12th year at Middleville CRC. The two pastors plan to work together for more community events for the benefit of the entire community. Refreshments will be served after the service. r Greg Dodd speaks to GFWC Gun Lake Area women’s club encouraged to attend the scholarship dinner and auction held at the Gun Lake Community Church, The next meeting of the GFWC Gun Lake Area is at ■■■ THE EPIC STORY OF LOVE, SACRIFICE, AND HOPE | In conjunction with the History Channel Miniseries THE BIBLE EASTER WEEK SERVICES PALM SUNDAY...... GOOD FRIDAY........ Mar. 24 @ 9 & 11AM ........ Mar. 29 @ 7PM Stations of the Cross EASTER SUNDAY... All First Time Easter Guests will receive a Call anytime lor Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 9:30 a.m. April 10 at Yankee Springs Golf Course. For visit information. more or www.gfwcgunlake.org call 616-822-2874. Morning Star Church Invites YOU to Share in church service planned The Middleville commu­ nity is invited to a special combined Good Friday $ ervice aatt 77 p.m. Service p.m. March March 29 29 at at Middleville Christian Reformed Church. The combined service is a tracjjtjon that has been going on for more than 40 years combining the efforts of r» | Community Good Friday GM 11® A weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and has not donated for at least 56 days is eligible to donate blood. For more information, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767. wiiiiiii f* w. FREE copy of “THE CIRCLE MAKER: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears” Mar. 31 @ 9 & 11AM The Circle 1 < Maker MORNING STAR CHURCH MorningStarChurchOnline.org • 269.743.4104 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday March 23. 2013 CEF highlights women's club meeting Financial Focus An overview of the role that philanthropy can play in education was the highlight of the March 4 meeting of the Caledonia Women s Club. Guest speaker Denise Blunt, executive director of the Caledonia Education Foundation, presented an overview of the organization that was established in 1988 and whichhas awarded over 75 grants for Caledonia school educational pro­ grams, totaling around $ 126.000. Grants are awarded each Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 spring and fall and help fund programs not covered by the schools budget. The Education Foundation also administers several scholar­ ship funds, and Denise explained how a Womens Club scholarship endowment can fund an annual scholar­ ship to continue the CWC goal of providing college scholarships to Caledonia High School senior girls. In other business, Karen Merchant, president of West Central GFWC District, informed the group J 3ied° of the plans for the 118th GFWC Michigan Convention which is being held in Grand Rapids on April 19 to 21. Merchant outlined the ways Caledonia can assist in preparations, and encouraged attendance at the event. The next meeting of Caledonia Women's Club will be held on Monday, April 1 at 10 a.m. at the Caledonia Resource Center. The agenda will include planning for the Caledonia High School Senior Girls brunch, details of the upcoming GFWC State Convention, and final plans the for CWC-Dutton Elementary adopt-a-road cleanup in April, Any women interested in learning more about Women's Club are invited to attend, or more information is available al the Caledonia Women's Club facebook page. Saturday Hours ceo Professional Services! isio Great Product Selections! www.caledoniavisioncenter com nia 616-891-2020 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia. Ml 4931 r j Richard J. Choryan, O.D. Slow down and take a journey through the Stations of the Cross. This trip through the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus’ betrayal, judgment by Pilate, and punishment on the cross will prepare your heart to celebrate his resurrection on Easter. When we remember what he went though for us. it will make celebrating our salvation that much more powerful. stoitiom 3/27 700PM-900PM 3/28 - 8:00-9 00PM 3/29 - 1100AM-200PM & 7:00-900PM of tk e cross morck 27, 28 , ond 29 tt “ * Al . * _ / 616)891-8119 • www.PeaceChurch.ee frrs Peace CHURCH \/*s ->• .X- - - <9 Get ready for some (financial) spring cleaning Spring is in the air — or. at the ver> least, it’s on the cal­ endar this week. And if you’re like many people, you may be looking forward to doing some spring cleaning around your house and yard. But this year, why not go beyond your physical envi­ ronment and do some “sprucing up” of your finan­ cial situation? Here are a few possibilities to consider • Clean your portfolio of “clutter. ” When you go through your house, you may find some clutter in closets, storage areas, on top of desks, under beds or just about any other place. Your investment portfolio also may contain clutter, in the form of investments that no longer meet your needs. Consequently, it’s a good idea to “de-clutter” your portfolio periodically by sell­ ing those extraneous invest­ ments and using the proceeds to help purchase others that may be more effective in helping you make progress toward your financial goals. • Consolidate your investmerits in one place. As you clean your house, you may find that you have many common items, such as brooms, hammers, duct tape and so on, scattered among various rooms. It might be more efficient to keep all such objects in one central location; this can help prevent you from needlessly replacing or duplicating them As an investor them. investor, vnii you may have an IRA with one financial services provider, an old 401 (k) with a different one, and some other investments with yet another institution. If you consolidated all these investment vehicles with one provider, you might be able to save some fees and expenses. Perhaps even more importantly, by uniting all your investments in one place, you may find it easier to follow a central, unified investment strategy. • Check for “gaps' in your financial strategy. Every spring, it’s a good idea to check your gutters for leaks, your sidewalks for cracks and your paint for chips. By doing so, you’ll help protect your home and surroundings. To help protect your family ’s future, it’s important to have adequate life and disability insurance. • Plant seeds for growth. When spring arrives, it’s time to plant the seeds for your flowers and vegetables. As an investor, you also have to be concerned about growth. Specifically, you’ll want to consider investments that have the potential to grow enough to help provide the financial resources to meet your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retire­ ment. Consequently, you should review your portfolio to determine if it contains an amount appropriate of growth-oriented vehicles for your individual objectives, time horizon and risk toler­ ance. • Seek professional assis­ tance. When you’re tidying up for spring, you may find some jobs that you can’t do alone, such as cleaning a stained heavily carpet, unclogging a blocked drain or trimming the highest branches on a tree. For these tasks, you might need to call in trained professionals. It’s the same with investing: You can do some things on your own, but for complex tasks such as creating and main­ taining an appropriate invest­ ment strategy, you may need to work with a financial pro­ fessional. Consider putting these spring-cleaning tips to work soon. They may just help put some sparkle and shine into your financial “house.” This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Getin Shape for I I I I .4 T iU * \ i f. 01“ A Ik lip* V• >• '\v ..Xjyr l I in? k 1 iptfit* I I I R lj I I■ I I I ■ ■ I I I I I I I 1 J T I i 4J d jiatdE taww f: lilUrr With this coupon. 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Paris & 28th St 957-5055 www.BretonTravel.com ’prices are c^ffia^j^)|^fOri,jiouble I I I nc^nc* ava'^'^ » �The Sun and News, Saturday, March 23, 2013/ Page 7 i Guilty conscience forces thief to pay up by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer A person who broke into Middle the Mart in Middleville and stole money, maybe as much as 30 years ago, is trying to make amends. » 'ft £ ss is $ Genealogy * >> IS '**.5 group to < $ meet Tuesday * Qoi 't; >»' The Barry County Genealogy Club will meet Tuesday, March 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hastings Public Library. Members of the club and guests will explore new web­ sites related to family history research. / • .. •.s: s to- p J Thornapple Heritage Association hosts ‘■S’ storytelling party ■ .Ak» L. ! • I I] [ r I ill on I . 1 IIWill till bki1.Ii J / Mt il I I • I Heritage Thornapple Association's sprin a storytelling party will take place at 4 p.m. March 28 at the Kellogg Thornapple Community Library. The association is continu­ ing to gather stories and his­ tory of Middleville and discuss how to publish them for future historians. Everyone is welcome to attend and share stories, or just listen. For more information, call 616-293-8666. Barry County Sheriffs Deputies received a letter Monday from an anonymous writer. The envelope con­ tained $ 1,200 in $ 100 bills to be given to the owner of that store. It asks for help to find the former store owner and give him the money. The store has since been sold and is under new owner­ ship. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” admits Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf. “It's kind of a breath of fresh air.” The letter was addressed to the sheriff and Channel 8 news. The letter is filled with misspellings and says, “Anyways I did a very bad thing that I am shamed of and have lived with this guilt. I did a horrible thing and broke in his store and stole money from his office. It was round 800 or so so i snet some intrist that's why its 1200 I sent to the sherrif." The letter continues, “I cant begin to say how sorry iam but have lived with this guilt too long, The letter writer hopes for forgiveness and that the police can find the former owner and give him or his famiy the money. “If you do find him, please tell him that I was a foolish stupid man when I did that and I am sorrie.” The letter had no return address and was not signed. Leaf said the department isn't pursuing opening an investigation into the decades-old burglary, but they have located the former store owner and will be giv­ ing him the money. Wve Finally Got You Coveted! Caledonia Community Cable Corporation tit. fCALEDONIATV.COM k „ CABLE LIVE ON DEMAND Watch Us: Caledonia's Public Access, Education, Government Videos Accepting: Volunteers For Free Digital Video Classes Wanted: Student Interns for 2013 Fill out applications on www.caledoniatv.com ♦ * THANK YOU CALEDONIA ~ INTERNET VIEWERS!! 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She is a third-grader in Mary Kreuger’s classroom. by Fran f a verman Staff Writer Schools continue to share more of the exciting and thoughtful activities occur­ ring in their classrooms as the emphasis on the impor­ tance of developing and enjoying reading skills con­ tinues in March. At Dutton Elementary School, activities were focused around the book, “I’m a Michigan Kid,” by writer Gary Bower. According to faculty mem­ ber Becky Wenger, the activ­ ities at the school ranged from coloring Michiganthemed materials for kinder­ garteners through develop­ ment of a slideshow and nd s* niwww 1 Cohen Broomfield, chills out with The Little Engine that Could, reading the classic in a snowbank. power point project by stu­ dents in the fifth grade. ▼ V v* V* V* w 1 Pretty Florals & Calico for Spring New Pastel Cotton Solids Great for new purses, pillows, totes, etc. ************************************ Jhank fljnu Qoh (flhaying frih DMA JhJDOfLA QUESTIONS: ASK US... 218 E. State St. Hastings • V 945-9673 OPEN Monday-Thursday 8 am-530 pm. Fnday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-530 pm L’f 3E______________ ifl Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station | First-grade students con­ centrated on the Mackinac Bridge, collaborating with reading buddies in the third and fourth grades to research information about the bridge. Art lessons led to creation of pictures of the bridge. Limited to using forty straws, they created a sus­ pension bridge. Second-graders, using hands for the fLower Peninsula and feet for the Upper Peninsula, created maps and labeled their favorite places to go. The connection between reading and writing skills was encountered when students wrote their own “I'm a Michigan Kid” paragraphs using examples from the Fresh Easter Arrangements and Plants I I can 891-8570 203 E. Main St., Downtown Caledonia di /jifts »' ■'At K •> ' V ▼ > v V v z Adrian Meduna, a fourth-grade student in Julia Renberg’s classroom, works on the diorama of her favorite Michigan destination. www.CaledoniaFlowers.com co co ro 00 I * * •• ----- A Patty Pohl’s students engage in extreme reading in a pyramid formation. book as models. Third-graders did a photo project taking pictures of themselves in their favorite places, did research on the places to learn facts about them, and wrote descriptive paragraphs explaining why ■the places were such great spots to visit, Fourthgrade students created diora­ mas about their favorite Michigan places and wrote paragraphs describing them and why the places were chosen. In the fifth grade, each student chose a destina­ tion, talked about memories of the place, researched the destination, and created a power point slide; the slides were compiled to create a presentation by the entire grade. Kettle l^ake Elementary School Principal Rex Hansen reports that the school has had a full slate of activities this month and will conclude its festivities with its pajama party. He also expects to receive pies in the face from the top ten readers in his school. A very special treat this week was the return of for­ mer principal Jeff Worman to read to Julia Van Sickle's first grade class. Mark Newman, author of Sooper Yooper," spoke to students in the library. His message was the need to pro­ tect and to preserve the Great Lakes. Other activities relat­ ed to the Michigan outdoors took place. All three fifth­ grade classes dressed up as cowboys explored themes from a reading series. Continued next page We topi®®* Mr rft OS . When you insure both your car and home through Auto-Owners Insurance, we’ll save you money! ^0 I - Shannor^J INSURANCE SERVICES AGENCY i’ tol. IK 12293 W-M179 • Wayland, Ml (Gun Lake) (269) 795-7865 or Toll Free (800) 351 -9521 ^Auto- Owners Insurance ./lutn Ou ru r * ft 4 �Abigail Miller reads in her favorite tree. Grace Heffner reads in the laundry room. From previous page The Dr. Seuss canon also received attention. Mary Frey’s kindergarten class members, along with their fourth-grade buddies, read Dr. Seuss books and played a game. They also colored a birthday cake for Dr. Seuss. Board of Education vicepresident Bill Donohue read The Cat in the Hat. Arithmetic entered the pro­ gram when following the reading of Green Eggs and Ham, the dish was made, sampled and graded as reac­ tions to the dish were graphed. Elizabeth Noakes also surprised her third-grade class by dressing up as the Cat in the Hat and reading the Lorax story to them. The second-graders in Elizabeth Shrewsbury’s class •iA lr ’- 7 »*, .6 f. «« n.w- • If also celebrated the 107th birthday of Dr. Seuss by dressingIt up in socks and other gear in the spirit of the occasion. A culinary treat of creativity, Seuss Sushi, was shared and enjoyed by all. The class intends to continue concentrating on the Seuss books over the next week, ending the pajama evenin with Seuss bedtime stories. Paris Ridge Elementary School chose another classic author and book. Where the Wild Things Are, by Maurice Sendak for its emphasis on -** 4 A ■• reading as wild. According to principal Janel Switzer, students were free to choose wild or different places for their reading, illustrating the point that reading is an activ­ ity that can be enjoyed in many different places and surroundings. Elementary School, dresses as the Cat in the Hat for Dr. Seuss Day. 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Many township politi­ cians have failed to put a ‘rules of procedure’ docu­ ment in place. As a result, they have done an exception­ al job of protecting them­ selves, rather than looking after the interests of the citi­ zens. An example of perceived unethical activity is when an employed zoning administra­ tor proposes new ordinances THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP r r *- SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD March 11, 2013 CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Bremer with Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation. ROLL CALL AND ATTEN­ DANCE — Members present: Bremer, Vlietstra, Buckowing, DeMaagd, Eavey, Kenyon, & Wake. Others present: Getty, Middleton, five other public. BUDGET HEARING - Called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Bremer. Overview of 2013/14 Budget by Clerk Vlietstra. Budget hearing closed at 7:15 p.m. BUSINESS - Set closing time at 9:30 p.m. on motion by Kenyon, support by Wake (all Ayes). Approve agenda as amended on motion by Wake, support by Buckowing (all Ayes). Approve minutes of February 11, February 18 and February 22, 2013 on motion by Vlietstra, sup­ port by Eavey (all Ayes). DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS - Approve bills totaling $35,083.93 on motion by Buckowing, support by Vlietstra (all Ayes). CLERK’S REPORT - Update and discussion on activities with­ in the department. Approve Property and Liability Insurance contract for one year on motion by Vlietstra, support by Buckowing (all Ayes). Approve Disability and Life Insurance con­ tract with Provident for TTES employees for three years- on motion by Vlietstra, support by Wake (all Ayes). Approve Technology support contract with Trivalent for one year on motion by Vlietstra, support by Wake (all Ayes). Approve General Appropriation Resolution for fis­ cal year 2013/14 on motion by Vlietstra, support by Wake 9all Ayes). Approve Resolution 032013 Supervisor Salary on motion by Vlietstra, support by Buckowing (all Ayes). Approve Resolution 04-2013 Clerk Salary on motion by Buckowing, su[ r-rt by Wake (all Ayes). Approve Resolution(05-2013 Treasurer Salary on motion by Wake, sup­ port by Eavey (all Ayes). TREASURER’S REPORT Update and discussion on activi­ ties within the department. Update on 2012 tax collection. COUNTY REPORT Stolsonburg reviewed activities from Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. CORRESPONDENCE Supervisor reviewed various correspondence received. BUSINESS - Approve letter of support to provide Village of Middleville/Downtown Development Authority perma­ nent easement on township properties that would be used for continuation of the Paul Henry Trail on motion by Vlietstra, sup­ port by DeMaagd (all Ayes). Joint meetings with Village of Middleville Council set for March 26, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Approve sexton contract with Hallifax Services for two years on motion by Eavey, support by Vlietstra (all Ayes). Approve budget amend- to be enacted the proposed ordinance moves up the lad­ der to the elected officials, one whom is the spouse of the zoning administrator (employee). Not to worry, they've “got it covered" together - and they can prove it. An attorney is contacted and directed to put an opinion together (at the expense of the taxpayers) which gives the impression that this is a nor­ mal practice within township governments in the state of Michigan. Ordinary citizens do not have the means by which to hire an attorney to protect their views and actions. Most of us stand alone. To recap, husband pro­ motes legislation and his wife votes on it. What is wrong with this picture? Shanon J. Vandenberg, Yankee Springs Township ments for fiscal year 2012/13 on motion by Vlietstra, support by Buckowing (all Ayes). PLANNING AND ZONING Update and discussion on activi­ ties within the department. EMERGENCY SERVICES Update and discussion on activi­ ties within the department. Approve purchase of scene lights at cost up to $1,900 on motion by Eavey, surr rt by Buckowing (all Ayes). Approve hiring of two paid on call employees on motion by Eavey, support by Buckowing (all Ayes). Approve Instructor Training for TTES employee at st up to $2,000 on motion by Eavey, support by Buckowing (all Ayes). Approve computer repair and tablet purchase at cost up to $1,300 on motion by Vlietstra, SYNOPSIS support by Buckowing (all Ayes). IRVING TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE REPORTS - Budget Hearing/Regular Board Approve meeting closing time at Meeting 9:45 p.m. on motion by Wake, February 13, 2013 support by Buckowing (all Ayes). ■ ludget hearing called to order Update and discussion on vari­ at 6:35 p.m. ous meetings and progress of Regular meeting called to Committees. order at 7:03 p.m. with pledge to ADJOURNMENT - Meeting flag. All board members present. 10 adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Becky guests present. Received: Fire, cemetery and Schultz, Deputy Clerk mThe complete text of the minutes assessors reports, board may be read at thornapple- ments, public input. Treasurer’s report placed on file for audit. twp.org or at the Township Hall Approved: during regular business hours. Clerk’s February 13, 2013 min­ utes SYNOPSIS Payment of bills THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Amend budget BOARD SPECIAL MEETING Approved payment for Green February 18, 2013 Gables for 2013-14 CALL TO ORDER - Meeting Approved resolutions for offi­ called to order at 8:15 a.m. by cers salaries for 2013-14 iremer. Approved budget for 2013-14 Approved imeeting/holiday ROLL CALL AND ATTENDANCE - Members present: dates for 2013-14 Approved QuickBooks for soft­ Bremer, Vlietstra, Buckowing, DeMaagd, Eavey, Kenyon, & ware Meeting adjourned at 8:25 Wake. p.m. BUSINESS - Review revenue Next meeting is April 10, 2013. and expense budgets for Fiscal Attested to by Year 2013/14. Review budgeted Jamie Knight, Supervisor wages of Township staff. Submitted by ADJOURNMENT - Meeting Carol Ergang, Clerk adjourned at 11:46 a.m. . The complete transcript of the Respectfully submitted by Becky minutes may be viewed on Schultz, Deputy Clerk www.irvingtownship.org 06807550 The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Township Hall during regular business hours. RVING township SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD SPECIAL MEETING February 22, 2013 CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 9:15 a.m. by Bremer. ROLL CALL AND ATTENDANCE - Members present: Bremer, Vlietstra, Buckowing, DeMaagd, Eavey, Kenyon, & Wake. BUSINESS - Review revenue and expense budgets for Fiscal year 2013/14. Review budgeted wages of Emergency Services staff. Set Budget Hearing for Fiscal Year 2013/14 for March 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m. Respectfully submitted by Becky Schultz, Deputy Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Township Hall during regular business hours. 06807613 kt X J TK Club has 16 at MYWA State Finals this weekend * F FOUNDED * < The Thornapple Kellogg Youth Wrestling Club has 16 wrestlers to the MYWA State Finals this weekend at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. The group includes (front from left) Damien Foster, Gavin DeVore, Zack Gibson, Kyron Zoet, Grant Middleton, (back) Jayce Curtis, Jackson Curtis, Daniel Possett, Zach Kelley, Ronnie Simmons, (missing from photo) Christien Miller, Bailey Miller, Payton Miller, Chase Fitzpatrick, Kyle Krey and Nick Iveson. TK alumni basketball game is Saturday March Madness is alive and well in Middleville where Thomapple Kellogg alumni will suit up for an alumni basketball game Saturday, March 23. The game will start at 7 p.m. at the high school. Former players will be assigned to two teams. Those graduating in even-num­ bered years will be on the orange team and those grad­ uating in odd-numbered years will make up the black team. This new alumni game replaces the former matchup between TK and Caledonia alumni. The Middleville Rotary Club is sponsoring the event. »!• % Z E! * S'—% o u z J. ►J 4 — I % r * Call 945-9554 any time for classified ads Tickets are $5 per person with students in fifth grades il/AJ or younger admitted free of charge. Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 I Bard Bloom, O.D. Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations •J tail I ni 55 H11 St Mi Hastings Wayland 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 (06801160 , ail bi/m 'I 3uWl 216 N. Main 792-0515 I mfe MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED ■ Mi «kik; YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP I BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL MEETING To the Property Owners, residents of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan and all other interested persons. ro / K' i • •5 — aoeo ^/’.NTY \ ----art iaa nJ • ** 7 PUBLIC NOTICE A joint meeting of the Village of Middleville Village Council and the Thornapple Township Board of Trustees will be held on March 26, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street. This is an Open Meeting. All interested persons are invited to attend. —— ' Elaine Denton Village of Middleville Clerk Susan Vlietstra Thornapple Township Clerk Please take notice that the Yankee Springs Township Board of Trustees will hold a Public hearing on Wednesday, March 27,2013 commencing at 6:30 p.m. as a Special Meeting regarding the Community Parks and Recreation Five Year Plan for 2013-2017 for the Yankee Springs Township Park located at 1825 Parker Drive Wayland, MI 49348. . WI Please take further notice that the proposed plan was available for public inspection February 11th, 2013 through March 13, 2013 at the Township Offices during regular office hours. Immediately following the Adoption of the Community Parks and Recreation Five Year Plan the Township Board will conduct regular scheduled second meeting for the month of March general business. This notice is posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended, MCL 41.72A(2) and (3), and the Americans With Disabilities Act. % The Yankee Springs Township Board will provide necessary rea­ sonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or pub­ lic hearing upon 4 days notice to the Yankee Springs Township oard by calling the following: & Janice C. Lippert, Yankee Springs Township Clerk (269) 795-9091 FAX (269) 795-2388 06807602 '* ■ h 06807552 i i I �The Sun and News, Saturday, March 23, 2013/ Page 13 * School threat poorly handled by local authorities I (The weekly column writ­ ten by Fred Jacobs that appeared in the March 21 Hastings Banner is being reprinted here due to the uni­ versal concern of its sub­ ject.) Sr s. fibula) I Mb • tow w Agfa ft It rw • ait * “‘a1 ■ ft I You remember the old folktale about “Chicken Little” in which a chicken who believed that the world was coming to an end ran around using the phrase “The sky is falling, the sky is falling.” The story is a common idiom indicating a hysterical belief that a disor imistaken ___ aster or paranoia is immi­ nent. According to reports, versions of the tale go back more than 25 centuries and continue to be referenced today, even in Barry County. For example, Friday morning at approximately arry County 2:34 a.m., Central Dispatch 911 received an anonymous call from a person reporting a man high on drugs with plans “to shoot up an elementary school in Barry County.” Following the call, Michigan State Police troop­ ers were dispatched to a resi­ dence in 1Orangeville Township where, after a few hours, they apprehended a 50-year-old ________ man for t•It ssession 1of methamphetamine and marijuana, operating a meth lab and for being a felon in possession of a firearm which is a probation violation. When law enforce­ ment finally entered the home they also found the man’s 3-year-old son. As a result of the investigation, the State Police released a later press release saying, they found no credible evidence of a threat to any school. However, operating under the assumption that area schools could be in danger, the Barry County Sheriffs Department sent a warning to area school leaders along with systems in Allegan and Kalamazoo counties to warn them of the possible threat. But, by the time they issued those warnings to schools, the county and state police officers were already on the scene and had the suspect apprehended, The fact that schools began their day under a warning — or, even worse, under lockdown — when law enforcement personnel knew the supposed threat was already under control, is reprehensible. Troopers met with the sus­ pect around 7:20 a.m. Still, Barry County Sheriff’ personnel called area school adminstrators and other law enforcement officials, waming of a threat. “We immediately advised the two nearest schools to go into lockdown mode and confronted the 50year-old-man,” said Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf. Hours later, Leaf issued a press release saying, “there is nothing for us to believe [the suspect] was ever going to carry out the act. By then, an immense amount of damage was done, since the threat had gone viral across the state. Sheriff Leaf determined that the threat may have been overstated, but they did find a meth lab in the suspect s home, along with long guns and pistols. Threats to schools can turn into an emotional event that, if not handled properly, could hamper officials’ability to determine fact from Bob Baker said detectives are still looking for the per­ son who made the call to 911. Officials aren't releas­ ing the details of the call — whether the person was a man or woman, young or old - they just indicated the caller used a prepaid cell phone, which was untraceable. Yet, they had enough information connecting the threat to the Orangeville man they had in custody by early Friday morning. The incident — including how it was handled by the sheriffs department — has raised some very serious questions. Was the entire situation blown out of proportion? Was the sky really falling? Or was the sheriffs depart­ ment adding to the hysteria and paranoia with its news releases to area news organi­ zations and by calling school officials which, naturally, alarmed communities and parents all over West Michigan. At some schools, calls were received from parents who, after being informed of the threat, wanted to pick up their children and take them home. At Fuller Street School Elementary in Nashville, the whole incident took an even more bizarre twist. After sheriff's department personnel called Maple High Valley School Principal Todd Gonser and Nashville Chief of Police Jerry Schray Friday morning to tell them of the threat and the school took appropriate safety measures, rumors began in the community. One that surfaced in the J-Ad Graphics newsroom Friday morning was that Gonser had prank. In another news release, received the warning call Barry County Undersheriff Thursday night nearly a to wage a war of sorts on drug production and traffick­ ing throughout the county? The signs need to be bigger, and enforcement must be strong and the penalties severe. Authorities should work everyone with involved in drug use and drueu abuse prevention to put together a comprehensive plan to seek out - and take down meth labs across the county. They should use the Silent Observer program by offering big rewards for information leading to the conviction of anyone using or producing drugs — only then will they make headway in reducing the drugs in arry County. Yes, these are difficult sit­ uations. Yet increasingly, the broadcast media seems to use these events as opportu­ nities to be “first on the scene,” by raising emotions and looking to increase viewership rather than acting as responsible news outlets dedicated to informing the public with “the rest of the story” — especially when we know the threats are questionable or even credible. full day before the actual event — had ignored the warning, and then had allowed district schools to begin Friday while being aware a shooter said to have Fuller targeted Street Elementary' School, specifi­ cally, was still on the loose. This just underscores how rumors can grow into hyste­ ria and unnecessary’ worry for adults and children. There's no question that everyone wants our kids to be safe, but cooler heads could have avoided the heightened emotion when, in reality, there was little cause for any concern at local schools. staff Graphics J-Ad received information early Friday morning but, after reviewing the situation, we decided not to become part of the hype by reporting the in Saturday’s sJor^. Reminder. We decided to wait and to get all the details, which you will find in this issue of the Banner under a separate news story. Fred Jacobs, vice presi­ Some might say it’s better dent, J-Ad Graphics Inc. to err on the side of safety for our children and our schools, even if it might create anxiety and hysteria rather than D ||f AKC PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: to risk another tragic event. Mlllvl □ AH real estate advertising in this news- I But what about the future paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which when a real threat might [III se collectively make it illegal to advertise genuine danger — will “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ nation based on race, color, religion, sex, I school officials think it’s just handicap, familial status, national origin, another prank and not take age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or the threat seriously? discrimination.” Familial status includes In an official press release children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant from Sheriff Leaf, he main­ women and people securing custody of By now, many‘throughout children under 18. tains the social cost was This newspaper will not knowingly the county have seen evi ­ worth it because authorities accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our found a working meth lab in dence of a big race planned readers are hereby informed that all the home. In a Fox 17 televi­ for Saturday, since hundreds dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity sion interview, Michigan of bikers have already hit the basis. To report discrimination call the State Police Trooper Kevin trail over the past few weeks Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for to become familiar with the Keto said the county has an the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. ongoing problem with meth course. It’s estimated that 3,000 production. He went on to say that meth is a very addic­ riders and an anticipated 06800158 EQUAL MOUSWQ 0P90RYUMITY will spectators 2,000 tive drug that has been prevalent for the eight years he’s been in Hastings. Maybe that’s where our CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA concentration needs to be BOARD OF TRUSTEES focused. Meeting Minutes Signs are posted as you enter Barry County indicat­ The minutes for the March 6th, 2013 Township Board of ing that we have a “Meth Trustees Meeting which were approved on March 20th, 2013, Watch” program. are posted at the Township Offices at 8196 Broadmoor Ave, and Apparently, it’s not working. on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org. 06807611 Is it time for local authorities converging on Barry County Saturday VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA *5^ a®”1. COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN r I* •—I Jz. J 9383 Cherry Valley Ave., SE r Z A FOUNDED IW OF PUBLIC HEARING A ^zChiG^ $ if, ip E PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 8, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., at the Village Hall, 250 S. Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of McDonalds USA, LLC to amend the site PUD and site plan for the Restaurant located at 9383 Cherry Valley Ave. Said amendment is to enable a 566 square foot expansion of the restaurant building, modify the parking arrangement and drive up window access, modify landscaping, and replace signage. The land is legally described as follows: PUBLIC NOTICE z cr j descend Hastings on Saturday morning. This year will mark the seventh year for the annual BarryRoubaix bicycle race which, in previous years, was held at the Gun Lake State Park. The move to Hastings will increase visibility and bring thousands to Hastings to enjoy the fun, food and the challenge that bikers will face as they travel the back roads of Barry County. According to race officials the race is attracting bikers from all over Michigan along with Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin and Ontario, Canada. It's a great opportu­ nity for Michigan, Barry County and Hastings as they welcome thousands of visi­ p. tors downtown. Barry County and Hastings offi­ cials should continue to focus on events like this that bring people to our commu­ nities — it’s a great way to support economic development right here at home, and it's Pure Michigan. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING for a proposed Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Application for development of an extension of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail, Accessible Canoe and Kayak Launch, and Community Recreation PaviliomThe Pavilion. The Middleville Village Council will conduct a Public Hearing as part of the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, ML The purpose of the public hearing is to hear comments and make a determination on °P a_proposed pr°po4._ Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Application for the development^) fan of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail, Accessible Canoe Kayak Launch and extension Community Recreation Pavilion. Prior to the Public Hearing, the Village will be hosting an open house for the public and discuss the plans with the design consultants and Village officials. The to review open house will be held on Tuesday, March 26, from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. at the Village Hall. Elaine Denton, Village Clerk J 06807604 All that part of the northeast 1/4 of section 29, Town 15 North, Range 10 West. Village of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan, described as commencing at the northeast corner of said section 29; thence south 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds west, 703.46 feet, along the east line of said section 29, to the place of beginning of this description: thence continuingjiouth 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds west, 223.37 feet along the east line of said section 29. Thence north 87 degrees 59 minutesI 00 seconds west 245.30 feet. Thence north 64 degrees 40 minutes 20 seconds west 83.26 feet, thence north 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds east 178.00 feet, parallel with the east line of said I section 29, to a line bearing south 89 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds east 320.41 feet, to the place of beginning. Subject to all easements and restrictions of record. Containing 68,342 square feet (1.57 acres) more or less to the east line of section. ‘ c * The proposed amendment would amend the Caledonia Village Centre PUD as it pertains to the McDonalds PUD, Ordinance 93-3Z as amended. The site plans and text of the proposed amending ordinance is on file and may be examined at the Caledonia Village Office, 250 S. Maple, during Village Office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard the proposed amending ordinance. Written comments may be submitted to the Village Office, to at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing. Dated: March 21, 2013 VILLAGE OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA 06807683 -* r r 4 A �Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, March 23, 2013 TK annual chess tournament continues to grow Daniel Middleton (left) and Owen Adams, both fourth graders at Page Elementary, shake hands before starting a chess match at TK’s annual chess tournament. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Entrants from as far as Battle Creek and Grand Rapids were among the near­ ly 140 players who competed Saturday in the annual Thornapple Kellogg chess tournament held at the mid­ dle school. Players from kindergarten through eighth grade and representing at least 10 dif­ ferent schools, participated in the day-long event. • Tournament organizers Mike Hodges and Curt Wissink, both Thornapple Kellogg Page elementary school teachers, said the tournament continues to grow in popularity and attract more and more partic­ ipants each year. Wissink said the tournament grows by about 20 players each year and this is the 10th year r' Chess tournament organizers and Page Elementary teachers Curt Wissink (left) and Mike Hodges, record results as teams finish their matches. -- *fi ■ i w—t L' J“ST1 k ■Mgr J ■ w -- .♦V i ‘ ! W. ». • Si w V& i.___ _ Board Numbers * DOBBINS j"n***> COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE CENTER O Your Local GM Automotive Specialists f®) LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON tX/l-79 11 honor CM 'Protection piLan extended WARRANTIES I Chess is a strategic game that originated more than 1,500 years ago in India. It quickly spread to Persia, then into Europe and. by the second half of the 19th cen- Our Diagnostic Computer Software is Compatible With AH Makes & Models « 2W*J> IN r I N* TA rr * * Rows of competitors get ready for chess matches at Thornapple Kellogg s annual chess tournament. About 140 competitors attended this year’s event. strong number of partici­ pants. Players also came from Caledonia. 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Boys’ Basketball Thornapple Kellogg1 fin­ Second Team ished on the other end of the Grant Allison, OK Gold Conference stand­ Thornapple Kellogg: The ings with a team that had just Trojans' lone senior this sea ­ one senior back. son, he closed out his career Maple Valley and Delton with a 27-point effort in TK’s Kellogg had more of a mix of district loss to Lake wood. juniors and seniors trying to Allison was second on the get the job done in the Trojan team in scoring with Kalamazoo Valley 8.9 points per game. Association. The experience Allison also averaged 2.7 of each group was much dif­ assists, 2.8 rebounds and LI ferent though steals a game. The Lions finished the year Other members of the Allwith 13 wins brining back Boys’ Barry County most °f then- 2011-12 squad. Basketball Second Team are Delton Kellogg on the other Hastings’ Ian Beck and hand saw most of its players Michael Eastman, Delton from the 2011-12 KVA Kellogg’s Zach Meyers, championship team graduate, Lakewood’s Kalib and the Panthers were at the McKinney, and Maple bottom of the league under Valley’s Micah Bromley, first-year head coach Steve Garret Mater and Garrett Miknis. Miller. Lakewood spent and up Girls’ Basketball and down year trying to find Delton Kellogg ’ s varsity just the right mix of young­ girls’ basketball team won its sters and experience. first ever regional champiAll five teams are repre­ onship in 2013, and the counsented on the 2012-13 All­ ty’s first girls basketball Barry County boys’ basket­ since regional title ball teams. Thomapple Kellogg won one Boys’ Basketball in Class B in 1999. First Team Only Olivet and Parchment Tommy Hamilton, finished better than Delton Thornapple Kellogg: Kellogg in the Kalamazoo Thornapple Kellogg's leading Valley Association this seascorer as a sophomore, son, but both of those teams Hamilton averaged 11.6 were bounced on the first points per game, as well as night of the Class B state »!• 2.7 assists, 3.0 rebounds and tournament. The Panthers 2.0 steals. went on a run in Class C, winHamilton hit on 45 percent ning the district tournament at Foot & Ar /Pain kle KENT PODIATRY V' V < Diabeti Foot Care 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. CALEDONIA, Ml More \ 891-9133 ! i \ TJ EMILEY, DPM Board Certified MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED INCLUDING MEDICARE & MEDICAID On Staff at all Grand Rapids Hospitals On the SPRING i GJ Maple Valley High School and then the regional toumament hosted by Spring} rt. Delton Kellogg s run came to an end in the Class C State Quarterfinals, falling to Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central at Ithaca High School. Nouvel tell Nouvel fell to Manchester 57-52 in the Class C State Final at the Breslin Center in East Lansing Saturday. Four of the five Panther starters have found spots on the 2012-13 All-Barry County girls’ basketball teams. All five public high schools and all four graders are represente(^ hy the 13 members of all-county first and second teams» one freshman, two s°phomores, two juniors and eight seniors. While the Panthers had the most wins in the county and the longest post-season run, Hastings» Lakewood, Maple Va,*ey and Thornapple Kell°gg a11 had their own §reat performances as well throughout the season. Girls’ Basketball First Team Kelli Graham, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ junior guard averaged 12.3 points, 2.2 rebounds and 3.5 steals a game, including a high of 22 points in a win over Byron Center early in the season, “ Graham was one of just three underclassmen to■ earn All-Conference honors in the OK Gold this winter. Other members of the All­ Barry County Girls’ Basketball First Team are Hastings’ Taylor Carter and Maddie Dailey, Delton Kellogg’s Brooke Martin and Mallory Sewell and Lakewood’s Emily Kutch. Girls’ Basketball Second Team Molly Lark, Thornapple Kellogg: A steady ball-han­ dler and solid shooter, Lark set a career-high scoring mark in her final game putting in 17 points in a loss to Hastings in District the Class B Tournament. Lark averaged 5.3 points III and 2 rebounds a game for the year, and upped those totals during the OK Gold Conference season helping her earn honorable mention all-conference. Other members of the All’W ■* »■ g Over 40 Years in Barry Co.! Road! We Can Service Your Volkswagen A Cars Starting at ... 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There were handful of individual district champions though, and at least one mem­ ber of each county team made his way to the regional round of the state tournament. Barry County wound up sending a dozen wrestlers to the individual state finals, and half of those guys earned the title of state medalist. All 12 of them are included on the 2012 13 All-Barry County wrestling first and second teams. Here are the all-county wresthng teams, as chosen by their coaches. Wrestling First Team 112 Ronaldo Sambrano, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans’* junior 112-pounder finished the year with a record of 21 -16. He was the runner-up at 112 pounds at the OK Gold Conference Tournament. 119 Chris Poland, Thornapple Kellogg: Poland ^Htshed ^n*s^ed his sophomore — sea$on by winning his second mec^a^ at the Individual State Finals, placing sixth in the III H 2 pound weight class. Poland was 30-15 on the season’ and the runner-up in the OK Gold Conference at 119 pounds. 125 Ryan Flynn, Thornapple Ke,,0^: A seni°ri Flynn won his first state medal by placing fifth in Division 2’s 125pound weight class at the end of the season. Flynn won district and regional titles to earn a spot III in the individual state finals. 130 Nick Flynn, Thornapple Kellogg: A senior, Flynn finished the year with a record of C 1 A 25-14. He was an individual regional qualifier, thanks to a runner-up finishes at districts. He was also the 2012 130?.•ItOL!^_cbarnP*on *n ^e OK Gold Conference. 135 Paul Haney, Thornapple Kellogg: Haney was the runner-up at 135 pounds in the OK Gold Conference as a senior this winter. He was twice one victory shy of earning a spot in the Division 2 Individual Regional Tournament, and finished his year with a record of 21-7. 171 Dan Dykstra, Thornapple » Kellogg: An individual state qualifier in his senior season. Dykstra finished the year with a record of 28-4. Dykstra was the OK Gold Conference champion this year, topping Catholic Central’s AJ Zervoudakis I-3• ;in the championship match at the conference tournament. Other members of the All­ Barry County Wrestling First Team are Hastings’ Mitchell Sarhatt (103), Jason Slaughter (152), Kenny Cross (160) and Nate ’ Pewoski (285), Lakewood’s Austin Kietzman (130), Jeremy Innes (140), Jordon Bennett (145), Jack Tromp (189) and Lars Pyrzinski (285) and Maple Valley’s Diego Pesina (215). Wrestling Second Team 103 Ryan Gorton, Thornapple Kellogg: Gorton was the runner-up at 103 pounds at the OK Gold Conference Tournament. Gorton, a sophomore, was one win shy of qualifying for the regional round of the indi- V Phelps 171, and Maple Valley 's Kodee Crough (112), Austin Davis (119) and Zach Rosenberger (285). Competitive Cheer It was another great year for the local cheerleaders. The county's five varsity competitive cheer teams compete in three different conferences, and all three conference championships went to the local teams for the second year in a row. Delton Kellogg won the Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference (SMCCC), Lakewood won the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division (CAACWhite), and Thornapple Kellogg took the title in the new O-K Gold/Green Conference. Hastings was one of the better teams in the OK Gold/Green behind the Trojans, and a much improved Maple Valley squad was right on the Delton girls’ heels in the SMCCC. The three teams that won conference champions all advanced to the regional round of the state tournament, and for the second year in a row the county sent a team to the state finals. This time, that team was Lakewood - making its first appearance in the Division 3 State Finals. The Vikings placed eighth. Here are the 2012-13 All­ ?arr^ County Competitive Cheer teams. ft & I# J I if J ' -Si I a:'• v>-' vidual state tournament. 140 Austin Sensiba, L Thornapple Kellogg: Sensiba, a senior was the runner-up ner-up at at the the OK OK Gold Gold Conference Tournament at 140 pounds this year. Competitive Cheer Sensiba was an individual regional qualifier thanks to a First Team runner-up finish at the Michela Curtis, Trojans’ Division 1 2 Thornapple Kellogg: A junIndividual District ior who earned all-conference Tournament. and all-district honors for the 152 Trojans this winter. Nick Glowe, Thornapple Curtis was willing to try Kellogg: Glowe finishes off anything to help the team, his senior season with his first said her coach Abby Kanitz. appearance in the individual L Kenzie Hamming, state finals. He was 27-17 on Thornapple Kellogg: A the season. Trojan senior with four years Glowe was third in the OK of varsity experience Gold Conference at 152 Hamming was named all-conpounds this year, ference and all-district this 160 season. Cole Gahan, Thornapple Hamming's head coach Kellogg: Gahan earned his Abby Kanitz called her a girls first trip to the individual state who “truly loves the sport, finals in his senior season, Brookiynn 7Lamange, finishing the year with a Thornapple Kellogg: L An all­ record of 29-12. district and all-conference Gahan was the runner-up at performer for the Trojans in 160 pounds at the OK Gold her senior season. Conference Tournament. Head coach Abby Kanitz 189 said Lamance has a great attiPete Westra, Thornapple tude, and “pushes herself and Kellogg: Westra won an OK her teammates.” Gold Conference champiHeather Raymond, onship at 189 pounds in his Thornapple Kellogg: A sen­ •II senior season, topping ior who spent four years on Catholic Central’ s Grant the Trojan u ____ ? varsity team. Tennihill 13-5 in the champi- Raymond was named all-cononship match at the league ference in the OK Gold/Green tournament. this winter and was an all-disWestra was an individual trict performer as well. regional qualifier thanks toi a ____ ____ Head coach Abby Kanitz runner-up finish at his team’s called Raymond a hard-work••• AW . a . . - _ ... Division 2 Individual District ing, natural athlete, who was Tournament. -— “a joy to coach.” 215 Stephanie Runge, ChadI Geers, Thornapple Thornapple Kellogg: A senKellogg: The Trojan's senior ior who earned all-conference 215-pounder was the OK honors and was a member of Gold Conference runner-up at the all-district second team in his weight class. Division 2. He finished the year with a Runge was a hard-working, record of 21-17. dedicated athlete according to Other members of the All- her coach Abby Kanitz. Barry County Wrestling Other members of the All­ Second Team are Delton Barry County Competitive Kellogg’s Kenmark Maligat Cheer First Team are Delton (125), Hastings’ Zach Kellogg’s Cassidy Morgan, Wilcox (130), Joey Siska (135), and Stephen Kendall (145), Lakewood’s Garrett k*! i,ii» 0 jaU ' ,Wi 1 to* I 4 I difcW Ita tkm I L I J fl til Continued next page I t I �V The Sun and News, Saturday, March 23, 2013/ Page 17 good shot at it again next winter being that TK/Hastings is the only boys' swimming and diving team in the county and that he'll have most of his top swimmers back. Just two of the 12 athletes on the 2012-13 All-Barry County boys' swimming and diving team are seniors, Daegan Mix and Corey Robins. Despite having a young team, it was another solid season for the TK/Hastings' boys who went 4-2 in OK Rainbow Tier III contests, falling only to league cham­ pion Grand Rapids Catholic Central and rival Wayland. Continued from previous page— Hastings’ Michela Curtis, Faith Pearlman and Sadie Walsh, Lakewood’s Chelsea Chase, Amelia Kruger, and Brooke VanValkenburg and Maple Valley’s Patricia Grinage. &> Competitive Cheer Second Team Katie Bowling, Thornapple Kellogg: A sophomore who contributed greatly to the Trojans' concon­ ference championship per­ formance, head coach Abby Kanitz said she is a girls who is “driven” and “never gives up.” Bowling was second team all-district in Division 2 this winter. Katherine Pino, Thornapple Kellogg: A four-year varsity cheerleader at TK, Pino was named all­ conference in the OK Green/Gold this year. Head coach Abby Kanitz said Pino is a “great example for her younger teammates.” Other members of the Alllarry County Competitive Cheer Second Team are Delton Kellogg’s Corinthia Andersen, Sydnie Frie and Mikelah Snel, Hastings' Michelle Howelett, De si Heers and Gabby Hubbell, Megan Lakewood’s • Tessa Hokanson, Hergenrader and Alyson Spitzley, and Maple Valley’s Siera Rose. Boys’ Swimming and Diving Thornapple varsity Kellogg/Hastings boys’ swimming and diving head coach Tyler Bultema joked that he has been select­ ed as the All-Barry County varsity boys’ swimming and diving head coach for the third time in his nine seasons this winter. If he had earned the title of all-county swimming and diving head coach this win­ ter, it would mean he has a - is wx £ St * *<2 l : it r Si * JN r*U 5^ 1 Si ^9 j’jui ,-w ■ « Wnfceai I I iisaira Lu h ■ t JCSI i * » i Boys’ Swimming & Divingflfl First Team Jared Bailey, TK/Hastings: A solid con­ tributor all season as a soph­ omore, Bailey was eighth at the conference meet in the 200-yard individual medley and sixth in the 500-yard freestyle. Bailey also swam the backstroke leg on the TK/Hastings team which was third in the medley relay at the conference meet. Jacob Miller, TK/Hastings: A junior in his first season with the TK/Hastings team. Miller placed 11th in the 50-yard freestyle and ninth in the 100-yard freestyle at the con­ ference meet. Miller was also a member of the 200-yard freestyle relay team which was second at the conference meet. 4 Daegan Mix, TK/Hastings: One of the TK/Hastings team captains, the senior Mix earned all­ conference honors this sea­ son for placing second in the 50-yard freestyle and third in the 100-yard freestyle at the conference meet. He holds the team record in each of those races. Mix also anchored the TK/Hastings relay teams which placed third in the Integrity Automotive Service as BfflEi a1 • 1278 N. M-37 Highway jl'- Hastings, MI 49058 t 4 Just South of Barry County Fairgrounds Phone: 269-948-9802 kJ t - Tonv Piotrowski, Ow ner k_ at the Former M-37 Auto Parts Fax: 269-948-9803 • Exhaust • New and I • Fuel Injection Used Tires [t®®1 Service • Front End Service iU • Alignments • Tune-Ups • Shocks & Struts • Brakes • Oil Changes • Diagnostics 06807679 • 7 '7 * 5»**K>*' ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE FROM HOME ♦Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice, *Hospitality. Job placement assistance. 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Levi Ryfiak, TK/Hastings: A junior, on the All-Barry County first • team for the second time and a two-time all-conference performer, he scored his team’s lone championship at the OK Rainbow Tier HI Meet, winning the 100-yard butterfly in 56.68 seconds. Ryfiak, a team captain, also was third at the league meet in the 200-yard individ­ ual medley and was a mem­ • 100% Guarantee On Repairs • Complete Collision Service ber of the Trojans' 200-yard • Frame Repairs • Dupont Refinish System medley relay and 200-yard freestyle relay teams. • State & I CAR Certified Techs • Glass Repair Nate Ryfiak, • Loaners Available TK/Hastings: A sophomore, Ryfiak placed fourth at the OK Rainbow Meet in the 06806160 diving competition. He also passed the first cut at a diffi­ cult diving regional at the end of the year. 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I Page 18/The Sun and News, Saturday, March 23, 2013 ■ New small-business Tuesday is Diabetes Alert Day technology group forming The Barry County Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Alliance and the Barry Community Foundation will host a Barry County Small business Technology Taskforce program Monday, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the . Barry Community Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. The Michigan Rural Council has partnered with Connect Michigan and the Microenterprise Network of Michigan to provide techni­ cal assistance and support for the development of a local 6. Small Business Technology Taskforce. The Chamber, Alliance and Community Foundation partnered to apply for technical assistance to pilot the program locally. 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To kick start the develop­ ment of the task force, the public is invited to attend this one-day, on-site training taught by the Michigan Rural Council and Connect Michigan to develop a plan for rolling out technology education and resources to enhance the local economy. “If you have an interest in helping to expand the use of online business tools in Barry County, this may be the right fit for your time and talents,” said chamber presi­ dent Valerie Byrnes. For more information, call Byrnes, 269-945-2454. ►4 I I o —A cn Caledonia Sportsman's Club offers Spring Hun ter Safety Class Caledonia Sportsman’s Club will host a “Home Study” style hunter safety class. This requires advance study, at home by the student using Michigan DNR course materials supplied by the club. These booklets must be picked up at the club at least one week prior to the testing and field work day on Saturday, April 13th. These booklets are available at the club at the address appearing below; class size is limited so register early. Students should plan to arrive no later than 8:45AM on the moming of April 13th. They should have thoroughly studied the materials before­ hand and should dress appropriately for weather conditions as some time will be spent outdoors. Students under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Register by phoning: (616) 891-1168 to leave a message with the student’s name, age and phone, or by sending an email with the student’s name and age d) to:' There is no fee for the class; donations to defray costs are optional. The Caledonia Sportsman's Club is located one mile south of 100th Street, at 10721 Coldwater Avenue, about 6 miles east of Caledonia and 3 miles west of Freeport. A map is available at www.csc.us.com The American Diabetes Association will be encour­ aging the public to take the diabetes risk test, as well as to share the test with every­ one- they care about — friends, family members and colleagues Tuesday, March 26. With each person who takes the test and knows their risk, the association is that much closer to stopping diabetes. Diabetes mellitus, or sim­ ply, diabetes, is a group of diseases characterized by high blood glucose (sugar) levels that result from defects in the body’s ability to produce or use insulin. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for ener­ gy. When food is eaten, the body breaks down all of the sugars and starches into glu­ cose, which is the basic fuel for the cells in the body. In-sulin takes the sugar from the blood into th£ cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, it can lead to dia­ betes complications. American Diabetes Association Alert Day, which is the fourth Tuesday in March, is a one-day wake-up call asking the public to take a test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The new diabetes risk test asks users to answer simple questions about weight, age. family history and other potential lit risks for pre-dia­ betes or type 2 diabetes. Preventative tips are provid­ ed for everyone who takes the test, including encourag­ ing those at high risk to talk with their health care providers. Diabetes is a serious dis­ ease that strikes nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States, and a quarter of them — 7 million — do not even know they have it. An additional 79 million, or one in three American adults, have pre­ diabetes, which puts them at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Recent esti­ mates project that as many as one in three American adults will have diabetes by the year 2050 unless steps are taken to stop diabetes. Everyone should be aware of the risk factors for type 2 diabetes. People who are overweight, under active (living a sedentary lifestyle) and over the age of 45 should consider themselves at risk for the disease. African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and people who have a fam­ ily history of the disease also are at an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. Diagnosis often comes seven to 10 years after the onset of the disease, after disabling and even deadly 4 FtfH § 5 complications have had time to develop. Therefore, early diagnosis is critical to successful treatment and delay­ ing or preventing some of its complications, such as heart disease, blindness, kidney disease, stroke, amputation and death. 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The guest speaker will be Patricia Birkhoiz, former state senator and current West Michigan director of the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. After Birkhoiz speaks, attendees will have the chance to view the exhibit in the newly renovated Irving D. Charlton Memorial Museum. Refreshments will be provided by the Charlton Park Village and Museum Foundation whose financial L^^Bb , ^■h ‘k * I*. — 1 i 1 f fl ft / Patricia Birkhoiz will speak during a special exhibit-opening event at Historic Charlton Park. support made the renovation possible. An exhibit from the Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame in Lansing will be on display April 8 through June 16. The exhibit, the first in the newly renovated first floor of the stone museum building, highlights Michigan women from 1897 to 1980 who worked to pro­ tect the environment. A sec­ tion devoted to the Barry lit County Sportswomen's Club and other Barry County women committed to conser­ vation* will be part of the exhibit as well. Other special program­ ming available throughout the exhibit's run includes: • • Exploring Our Wetlands — Monday, April 22 (Earth Day), 5:30 p.m., Upjohn House. Led by Joanne Barnard, executive director of the Banyz Conservation District, attendees will receive a brief introduction to the wetlands on the park property and then board a tram to explore the wetlands. The public is welcome to attend this free event and should dress for the weather. • FrogWatch USA — Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to noon, Upjohn House. Introduction to this national volunteer organization that monitors amphibian popula­ tions by listening and record­ ing frog songs. Participants will learn about the group before heading out into Charlton Park's wetlands to practice. Dress for the weather. Led by Joanne Barnard, executive director of the Barry Conservation District. The public is wel­ come to attend this free event and should dress for the weather. • “From Robins to Pines: The Story of Three Women Who Helped Lead the Conservation Movement in Michigan” — Tuesday, May 14. at 5:30 p.m., in the muse­ um building. While not household names, Edith Munger, Genevieve Gillette, and Bertha Daubendiek all played critical roles in the development of the conser­ vation movement, helping to protect and preserve the nat­ ural features and wildlife that Michiganders value today. Matt Dykstra, program man­ ager at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, will be the presen­ ter. The public is welcome to attend this free event. Pre-registration is request­ ed, but not required. Please RSVP online at www.charltonpark.org or call the Park office, 269-945-3775. For additional informa­ tion, please visit www.charltonpark.org or follow it on Facebook. 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I Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 13/March 30, 2013 ria Sheriff, school leaders plan to discuss I03 communication and safety procedures (I IB fl B'jj 2 tf* loori ’I 5rt! low OJ 1 Ob 01 lufl ^3Bl 2 I to I bnn rolinU 3’/B(l >mod Tnoooi jfiiton nsqi/2 tall i£fl sri tesJ fthodz hsrlw nuloV 3T9W ioisM bnoM I r luodfi YSflT” tnmo'j I l» isbioni by Julie Makarewicz Sra# Writer Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf said he wants to see all schools in the county as safe as they can be and he wants to work with school leaders to do that. But, within the past week, a lack of communication has left some superintendents and parents concerned. Uniformed posse members have been seen in Thomapple Kellogg Schools recently without previous notification to Superintendent Tom Enslen. Until Tuesday, Enslen said he had “zero” contact with Leaf or anyone from the sheriff’s department about what was going on. Volunteer posse members were in the schools Friday, again March 22, and Monday, March 25. “I have a lot of concerns about this,” said Enslen. “They just show up with no communication at all.” Leaf said there were no incidents or threats that put I 138th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. • 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 r .oW 1 4 ■ “I have a lot of concerns about this. They just show up with no communication at all.” TK Superintdendent Tom Enslen officers in the schools, posse members were simply there as a deterrent. The sheriff admits he did­ n't relay to the superintend­ ents what was happening and that there was some miscom­ munication. He said officers were supposed to check in with the principals to see if they wanted them in the buildings and that he should have contacted the superin­ tendents. Leaf said volunteer posse members were at some schools attempting to fill a void created when the sher­ iff’s department had to reduce the number of school liaison officers. Because of budget cuts, the department has only one of two liaison officers working in schools. Kellogg Thornapple schools used to see the liai­ son officer about 2 l/2 days per week. Now, the schools have an officer one day per week. Leaf said it will take about ' $80,000 to restore the liaison officer for the schools. > “Ultimately, the best thin r-a would be to get that second liaison officer back and get them in the schools," said Leaf. Leaf said sending in the vol­ unteer posse members as deterrents was simply a way to fill the gap created by the loss of the liaison officer. . “What we’ll do is sit down with the superintendents and see ’what they _ want and then where we can help," said Leaf. Enslen and Leaf are expected to meet after spring break to review communication and safety issues between the schools and police. The Cheesebrough Wooden Rake Factory in Freeport was destroyed in a Thursday morning fire. It was built 1870 and was the last original wooden rake factory in the world. Freeport’s historic rake factory destroyed by fire by David DeDecker Sr«# Writer Fire destroyed the historic Cheesebrough Wooden Rake Factory at 260 Division St • * Freeport, early Thursday and morning forever changed the landscape ot downtown Freeport, Occupying about a halt city block, the historic twowas built story building was around 1870. It was the last original wooden rake factory in the world. The family-owned and operated business was also the site for historic tours. Owner Ken Van Tol lives in a residence next to the facto­ ry and told firefighters he heard loud popping sounds at about 3:15 a.m. Thursday, March 28. He told dispatch- ’i J Hi il ers he saw flames coming from the second story of the building. Van Tol was able to save a motorcycle stored within the building, which was two sto­ ries tall and also had a base­ ment. Firefighters said the cause of the blaze is still under See FIRE, page 9 -X Village council approves grant application for Riverfront Redevelopment high strfet by Julie Makarewicz THORNAPPLE TW> Sra# Writer A 7^If EMERGENCY SERVICES I I Middleville will apply for in if rl U1 Ul two grants that, along with s RENOVATED 06POT MUSEUM matching funds, could pro­ 3 a a vide more than $1 million to o PAUL HENRY THORNAPPLE 1RAM.O0 WCE> i I start the Riverfront -Z _ REAL KX DRIVE W MMOME Redevelopment project. \ASMMl I TV AND OPEN UP w POT AIMPMG JET FRONT YARD FOUXtAM PLAZA The first two phases of the FARK KC. FOftWVtMKlES project will develop village11 owned property on the north I 1RAJL HEAD PARKING side of Main Street along the AKO PiCNIC AREA RAILROAD STREET . Thornapple River. It »w • wg I u w u includes extending the Paul • « r Henry Trail from Stagecoach L 3’ RAH. ROAD THEMED PLAYGROUND AND Park north to Crane Road, LIFT piCN<C SHELTER STAHCN ALONG TRAM. building a community pavil­ IAv ion, adding•!4 a barrier-free kayak and canoe launch, and RVeUC BOAT LAUNCH WITH GARR^R FREE CANOE AND KAYAK PORTAGE ----landscaping. Middleville residents sup­ barme* free ACCESS \“ * RAMP ANO RIVER I OVERLOOK DECK ported the efforts and said NEW RWERFRON7 DEVELOP***! they like the plans they're - • BAFT SHOP. CANOEMATM RENTAL *, RESTAURANT / COFFE HOOSE /KE C* AM HEAD MOUSE AMO DAM • ELEWIED DECK FACING RIVER seeing. "I want to compliment everyone for working on this project because it looks won­ (the village council and staff) ational offerings. "We truly believe this have done a monumental derful and will greatly "My passions are running improvement and addition increase the value of the will allow even more use of and paddling,’' he said, “so amount of work." The village will apply for community,” said Rick our trails," said Johns speak­ this is a dream come true for Moore, founding board ing on behalf of her husband somebody who moved here two separate grants. One will • be made to the Michigan member of the Thomapple Michael Gormely, president for this.” “It’s of the Thornapple Trail of Natural Trail Association. Township Department Thornapple going to bring resources into Association. • Supervisor and village resi­ Resources Trust Fund to help extend the Paul Henry the community. Since 1983, dent Mike Bremer said he The trail association has this community has been sent letters of support for the also supports moving for­ Thomapple Trail, to create a • community pavilion, and to leading the way in develop­ project to the Michigan ward with the project. install an improved ing trails. Other communities Department "I applaud you for this," Natural of are following your lead and 1 . Resources. “It takes kayak/canoe launch site. stated Bremer. • The second application applaud you for what you're mounds of work and 1 thank Tom Ackerman said he will be directed to the doing." you for bringing Middleville moved to Middleville Patricia Johns said she because of the area's recre- back to Middleville. You Michigan Department of also likes the project. jbiM ;Tg ov/j irriojsm >m abiv HB12 svsbofl tarlT io^joiq banwo to sbi2 smorfT isbubni f yinsH >n ^nibiiud bs ,noi /I ri. rVULACE OFFICES * — F I" noy-isvo i 10^(010 luiisb 32£313ni lurnmoo .aiooM lodmsm \ liffiT ot gniog moj 9(1 J loo eirii gnibfiol dull gni ol lot buBlqqB ",8niob » Ojlil oeln V* B’ /7 H/. I 1 [sozbnBl bbiM tonoq 4il YSfii MULTIUSE COMMUNITY M STALL FARMER 3 MA«£T . LARGE CAOUP POKC SHELTER . WWORWXG ARTS SPACE —» J 31 •4 EjqSTWC PARK SPACE TO REMAW Transportation through their Transportation Alternatives program. This grant would help with extension of the trail from the riverfront area to the village limits on Crane Road. The MDNR grant must be submitted by April 1 and both grants can be submitted at the same time. The MDOT grant can be used as match­ ing funds for the MDNR grant if both are received. The village council Tuesday had a public hearing on the MDNR grant submis­ sion. No public hearing is required for the MDOT grant. The village has been working with Viridis Design Group on plans for the multi- See GRANT, page 2 * In This Issue I Caledonia school board to take up finances in April Caledonia High School students named National Merit finalists Middleville native one of heroes in Killer Gravel Road Race Caledonia township meeting belongs to fire department i * 'j I » » �1 Y' • - t5f 7* Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, March 3$ 2013 Thornapple Township, Middleville village officials discuss collaborative efforts r* r a*? * ■ u -A ■ A . -j * TSr .■I 4. -TZZ' ••44•< a fl* f Pj * A * Commission. by Julie Makarewicz I think we can talk about Staff Writer and working In what may be the first planning meeting of its kind in many together in a lot of areas,” years, 13 of the 14 elected suggested Bremer. “We officials of the Middleville can’t stand alone any more.” Others agreed. Village Council and the »!• "It’s about time this hap­ Thomapple Township Board •Sof Trustees met together at pened,” agreed Thomapple Emergency the village hall on Tuesday Township to explore additional ways in Services Director Dave which they might work Middleton. “It's a wonderful thing." together. Township treasurer Debra Thornapple Township Supervisor Mike Bremer Buckowing said she also reminded the two groups that likes the spirit of coopera­ they already work together in tion. "Village and township many ways. They already % share a zoning administrator government is the closest and emergency services, level of government to the out pointed they have worked together people,” on property easements for Buckowing. “We need to extension of the Paul Henry hear their voices and provide outreach to the people. This Trail, and they collaborate •It on the Thornapple Area is a very big first step in and Parks Recreation showing our unity." r k Julie Ann Coon Located at LLC Reiki Master Practitioner ^THORNAPPLE ^HEALTH & NUTRITION Thornapple Health & Nutrition LLC 9175 Cherry Valley Ave. Suite D Spotting. you back Caledonia, Ml 49316 “in balance" (616) 891-0898 Next to Monterey Grille 1 www.thornqppleheqlthandnutrition.com 4 Qi FB rf ■ £ Members of the Thornapple Township Board and the Middleville Village Council held a joint meeting Tuesday to discuss ways they can work together better. Pictured (from left) are Thornapple Township treasurer Debra Buckowing, Village Council trustee Ed Schellinger, township trustee Walt Eavey, village trustee Mike Lytle, village trustee Sue Reyff, township trustee Nick Wake, village council president Charlie Pullen, Thornapple Township Supervisor Mike Bremer, village trustee Shannon Endsley, township trustee Bill Kenyon, village trustee Joyce Lutz, township trustee Ross'DeMaagd, and village trustee Phil VanNoord. Village manager Rebecca Fleury said the village has completed a strategic plan and said she views many areas where collaborative efforts would be possible with the township. "Green Lake Road is a good example, it’s a huge project,” said Fleury, 41 The price tag was near $800,000. Neither of us (the township or the village) have that kind of money. But it’s an impor­ tant road for all of us and for the schools. Maybe there’s some way to work together.” The group discussed pos •It ­ Village council member Sue Reyff said her biggest concern is that the village not lose it’s identity. "The village has existed for many years and I don't want to see our village disap­ pear or lose it's identity," she said. Bremer agreed it's at least worth discussion. "Does it really take 14 of us to run 36 square miles of what we call home?" he asked. The two groups decided one thing they would like to do this summer is host a time when residents from both the village and the township can meet them in an informal set­ ting. The group will plan to coordinate something with the July 27 Taste of Middleville event. Township clerk Susan Vlietstra was the only mem­ ber of the two groups unable to attend the joint meeting. The next joint meeting of the village and township will be held at 6 p.m., May 13 in the Thornapple Township hall prior to the regular township board meeting. 1^ r GRANT, continued from page 2 phase project. Estimated cost of work to be done with the MDNR grant is $658,000. The maxi­ mum amount of the grant is $300,000, with at least a 40 percent match required. The estimated cost of the MDOT grant for the trail extension to Crane Road is $660,240. If the MDOT L A sibly adding the schools to the discussion to see if there are grants that could help pay for a portion of the road reconstruction costs. "We need to at least look at the possibilities," said Fleury. Fleury said another area that may at least be ready for discussion is whether there is a need for two forms of gov­ ernment for the township and the village. She said it’s too soon to make any decisions, but it is not too soon to at least begin discussions about •It possibly combining more services. & « T • k 1 r ♦ grant is secured, it can par­ tially be used as a match for the MDNR grant. Village Manager Rebecca Fleury said the council set aside bond funds for park and trail development. In addition, the DDA will con­ tribute $57,100 and the Thomapple Trails Association $1,000. Fleury told village council members she believes Middleville's project may be successful. The priority proj­ ects of the MDNR trust fund this year are trails, wildlife and ecological corridors, and projects within urban areas. Priorities for the MDOT grant include non-motorized trails with connections to regional trail systems. The village also has received cooperation from Thomapple Township which is providing easements for the trail extension across township-owned properties. The 2013 grants will be awarded in December. If approved, the village could start work on the project in late summer or early fall 2014. Council member Joyce Lutz expressed concern about spending so much money on park development when Green Lake Road is in dire need of repairs. "When we don't have the money for roads, it's hard,” 44 pointed out Lutz. 1 like trails as much as the next person, but we can’t let our roads go to pot.” Council member Sue Reyff asked if the project would have any affect on the Main Street bridge replace­ ment project scheduled in 2015. Fleury said the bridge replacement project would enhance the grant application appeal since it will show there is other investment being done in the downtown area. Lutz cast the only dissent­ ing vote for seeking the MDNR grant. All other council members supported the grant application. a» jijifWI i. 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The flea market will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 19 and 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, April 20. To reserve a table, contact the church office at 795-9266 or 795-9310. The market will be open rain or shine. 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The flea market will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 19, and 9 a.m. until •J Middleville United Methodist Church plans community events • Pedicure *1 Middleville Methodist church plans community events I rd O OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN (R) DAILY 11:10, 2:00. 4:40, 7:20. 10:00 030 THE CROODS (PG) $2.50 PREMIUM PER 30 TICKET DAILY 9:10 OTHE CROODS (PG) DAILY 12:00, 2:10, 4:20. 6:40 I �, nJ 11 •l k Fl L. <• < * iso hb -,3« ; H » J**®® 1*,;^ I 1' SB >ilt j rT_ 1 ’ ** 6Mbs •1 * - -J k tAi hit pfe a si 1 rzifr:®! I * sire" iMk: HlV£ w fm W Imi!. • and ratal ll,l»U i i’Mtstar I lift by Fran Faverman Sfa# Writer Sequestration of federal funds and its impact on the finances of the Caledonia Community Schools District was deferred to the April meeting of the Board of Education. Sam Wright, director of finance for the school dis­ trict,'made the request at the school board's monthly meeting March 26 held at Kettle Lake Elementary School. Wright and the Finance Committee will be meeting to hash out where cuts will have to be made. Among the unknowns lead­ ing to the decision to post­ pone action until April are possible effects, if any, on the current budget year end­ ing June 30. Because the board’s first meeting each month is customarily a board workshop tricts and court decisions affecting those laws. Of the 13 changes recommended by »!• NEOLA to existing policies, five of them provide changes to policies requiring access to employment and educa­ tional opportunities to be Other nondiscriminatory. policies provide adjustments for graduation requirements, best practices incentives, funds from grants and pur­ chasing requirements, the use of technology, and the security of information learned from background checks. Not included in the group approved by the board was a recommended policy change governing school bond issues, refinancing, and their tax-exempt status. That poli­ cy change recommendation was presented to the board for a first reading, a required, formality, and was explained devoted to discussing issues that will appear on its agenda for the formal board meeting later in the month, any possi­ ble budget amendments would likely not be formal­ ized until the board’s second monthly meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 23. Randy Superintendent Rodriguez has said that most of the impact will be on spe­ cial education services and services to at-risk children. These services are mandated by Wright, Wright stated that the Internal Revenue Service has ruled that, when school districts refinance outstanding and lack of funds does not relieve the district of the obligation to continue to pro­ vide the services. Any finan­ cial shortage will have to be financed with general fund dollars currently devoted to other programs. Among other major busi­ ness transacted at Tuesday’s meeting was the approval of several policies from NEOLA, Inc., an organiza­ tion that tracks changes in laws governing school dis- "I r bonds to take advantage of a lower interest rate, the tax­ exempt status of the bonds is jeopardized because the difference between the original rate and the new rate repre­ sent a profit termed arbi­ trage. Arbitrage is the activi­ ty of profiting from the difference between a higher original interest rate and a new lower one. The Caledonia district has engaged in two refinancing arrangements which, accord­ ing to Wright, have saved the district over $3 million. The recommended policy changew before the board would provide regulations for bonds after they have been issued and would place responsibility for compli­ ance on the superintendent, the district's accountants, and ^ONTEMPO J?AIO\ v 02 - z'725’ __ ^\Y c5T’ \ ^)ITIQIE <2/ /d inc; The. best thin£ about bein£ in the beauty industry is the way we can make someone feel even on a bad day. Stylists help needed April 27th 2-8 for Cut-A-Thon Benefits. Call us for details $1* 616-891-1093 & 06808307 9175 Cherry Valley Caledonia Village Centre www.contemposalonandboutique.com _____ bond counsel. Requirements for identifying specifically how proceeds are spent and for record retention are part of the detailed regulations put into place by both the IRS and the U.S. Department of Treasury. Moving to personnel issues, the board approved the evaluation of Rodriguez at the halfway mark of his first year as superintendent. The board also approved June retirements for Kathy McGilton, student support center, Kraft Meadows Middle School; Cindi LesonWhalen,sixth grade teacher, Kraft Meadows Middle School; Peter DeLille, orchestra, Caledonia High School; and Brigitte Neil, Class II custodian. Family medical leaves were approved for Chris Hinshaw, seventh grade teacher. Kraft Kraft Meadows Meadows uLlIUUl, School; Middle Brown, teacher, Emmons Lake Elementary School; Meurlin, Nichole and teacher, Paris Ridge Paris Elementary School. A trans­ fer in status was approved for Tassey Handley to custo­ dian from custodial aide. New hires were approved for in the athletic department for coaches in track, tennisvarsity volleyball’ and «mid. Alison Erb was hired as middie school girls head track coach and Matt Erb was hired as middle school boys track coach. Scott Bont was hired as middle school head tennis coach and Rory Sanford was hired as middle school assistant tennis coach. Katie Webber was hired as varsity volleyball coach. Two hires were approved for custodial services; _. _ - Charles Clark and Judy Traetz were hired as custodial aides. As part of his monthly update, Rodriguez reported that the recent parent­ teacher conferences were attended by approximately 93-95 percent of parents. He noted that the March is Reading Month initiative had seen a wide variety of readers throughout the sys­ tem including football play­ ers and cheerleaders from Caledonia High School, administrators, and board members. Rodriguez also announced that the high school will hold its Fine Arts Day on April 18 and that Caledonia Day at the Grand Rapids Art Museum will be celebrated on April 20. his closed Rodriguez remarks by noting that 25 Caledonia students had achieved all-conference hon­ ors. Tuesday’s meeting began with two special presenta- America, and This is My Country. Soloists in the last piece were Alana Black and Kade Sanders. The Spanish program was presented by Kamden Mulder and Emma Andrulis, who used menus made as part of a class exer­ cise to demonstrate ordering a meal and a spirited repartee to entertain themselves and the audience. tions prepared by students, the first a performance by The Voices, a volunteer choir under the direction of Laura Witvoet, who teaches music and the second a Spanish language presenta­ tion by teacher Emily Dixon. The Voices performed three pieces that Witvoet described as a patriotic set: the national anthem. My < Caledonia High School students named National Merit finalists The Caledonia Public Schools has announced that Mitchell Bush and Jacquelyn Thelen have. qualified as National Merit Scholarship Finalists. Bush is the son of Harvey and Kim Bush of Caledonia, He earned a gr^xtin. t c to his scholastic excellence. Bush has played soccer on the high school team for four years. He_ plans to attend Michigan State University to pursue a career in biomedical engineering. Thelen is the daughter of Marie Long of Alto and Kevin Thelen of Caledonia. She has earned a grade point average of 4.236. She plans to attend either Michigan State University or Grand Rapids Community College. She is passionate about Mitchell Bush social justice and hopes to make a difference for the bet­ terment of others. Each year, about 15,000 students from around the highest country with PSAT/NMSQT qualifying scores are named as National Merit Scholarship finalists. Jacquelyn Thelen Of the finalists, approximate­ ly 8,200 will be selected for merit scholarships. There are approximately 1.5 million high school juntake jors who the PSAT/NMSQT tests each year. Be "SENSIBLE" about your water! SEE THE DIFFERENCE •X Over 35 years of experience AYNARD 1 F WATER CONDITIONING 1 SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL SERVICING ALL MAKES AND MODELS Calcium and Iron ruining your home & appliances? 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M 37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-5463 www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor - Caledonia 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Sundays 5-7pm The Intersect (9-12th) Sundays 5-7pm KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm i Make 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, Ml 49333 • 945-1555 F>reald-ast: 52 d Sunday Services: 9:30 AM - Worship 11:00 AM-Sunday School 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study II PM - Student Ministries 6:00 Middleville Wesleyan Church r* Yankee Springs Bible Church 2:: Corner C orner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. I< A Lighthouse on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. Saints Andrew & Matthias 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 rhru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study.................. 7:00 p.m. 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) S1ZNDA V V/<’ J? 1/ 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer - 10:00 A.M. Holy Communion Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 Pastor Merritt Johnson I 06800318 » < 1 ‘J kt ’’I �The Sun and News, Saturday. March 30, 2013/ Page 5 t * TK students reminded to be “Street Smart” this spring engagements I r by Julie Makarewicz Sta# Writer Dan Dykstra lay immobi­ lized on a backboard, a neck brace secured to protect his spine, and EMTs standing over him taping down his head and legs. Fortunately for Dykstra, a Thornapple Kellogg High School senior, it was only a mock episode demonstrated for the Thornapple Kellogg High School student body. The message was simple: Make good choices when you drive or accidents can happen that can affect the rest of your life. "Life is about choices," said Ronny Garcia, one of two EMT’s who presented a "Street Smart" program for 64 high school students. “We have to live by the choices we make and hopefully we learn from our choices." With prom and gradua­ tion season approaching, Garcia and Greg McCarty, certified paramedics from a organization non-profit called Stay Alive From Education (SAFE), reminded students that safe driving is a must. The pair talked to stu­ dents about driving without distractions like cell phones. !) fJ Hi § ’Sif Fl JN' ■ II *^7 J Al 1 *5 ■I ■ZStm mb Molly Lark was recently named the February 2013 Rotary student of the month at Thornapple Kellogg High School. She is the daughter of Chuck and Ruth Lark. Among her high school honors are being named honorable mention all-confer­ ence in basketball and aca­ demic all-state in volleyball. Lark has participated in varsity volleyball, basketball, track, National Honor Society and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Her hobbies include playing all kinds of sports, being with friends, being outdoors and ffi fl V I I T. ' i BibleV * W9 -r f FLL ■>*s •Xi ■I ■ ■ 1* 9 I f ■ ■ / EMT Greg McCarty talks to Thornapple Kellogg High School students about the dangers of distracted and drunk driving. texts, or too many friends in the vehicle. They also cau­ tioned against drinking and driving and they emphatical- | I F * 4TS W | POLICE BEAT Dogs may Molly Lark Caledonia American Legion #305 Friday, April 5 NO MORE FISH FAMOUS LEGION 'UO' STEAK FRY/ 21 1* CO’ With all the trimmings. 10 oz. steak, baked potato, Caesar salad, garlic bread, coffee/punch. S4Q00 Served 5pm until steaks are gone HALL FOR RENT Call 891-1882 i « ly emphasized the need for students to wear seatbelts every time they get into any vehicle. McCarty and Garcia backed their words up with graphic images of real acci­ dent scenes and real lives affected. It was enough to make some students look away or close their eyes. Still others, opted to be excused from the auditori­ um. Garcia and McCarty emphasized the importance of wearing seat belts, noting seatbelts were not worn in any of the images shown and many of the serious injuries or death could have been prevented. ** HOW ABOUT STEAK? > -J 'Fl .^.1 ■ / Open to Public i-oi/p GrarPfl IIC1VV □UCll off burglars Whitney- Warren c 4 Eric and Pamela Whitney are honored to announce the 4 ~. w engagement of their daugh­ —- * ■r ter. Megan Elizabeth, to ■ L. Justin David, son of Patricia ■■ and the late Christopher TK senior Dan Dykstra volunteers to be a mock car Warren. Both are graduates crash victim. EMT Ronny Garcia fits a neck brace on of Caledonia High School. Dykstra, demonstrating what happens at accident Megan is a 2013 Aquinas scenes. EMT Greg McCarty explains to students what College graduate and Justin EMTs do at an accident scene. is a 2013 Hope College grad­ uate. A late July 2013 wedtive director of SAFE. "Next time you get into II Whether that's choosing ding is planned in Grand any vehicle, first and fore­ most, put on a seatbelt and not to engage in underage Rapids. make sure you look around drinking or using illegal and make sure everyone has drugs, or choosing to wear a seat belt,* Easevoli contin­ a seatbelt on," said Garcia. He told students that a per­ ued. “We want them to son is 25 more times likely to understand the consequences that come with their action die if ejected from a vehicle. As if the graphic images and the importance and value weren’t enough, the EMT's of their own lives." Page Elementary School The program has been brought student volunteer fourth grader Isabella Dan Dykstra to the stage to reaching schools and mili­ DeVries should have been use as a mock crash victim. tary personnel across the included in the school's They cinched the neck brace country since 1988. honor roll for the second Because of the graphic around him, then put him on trimester. Her name was the stretcher, securing his nature of the presentation, inadvertently omitted from head and feet with tape. parents were able to opt their the list provided by the They showed the needles students out of the program school. they would use if an IV were and were invited to view the started and other medications presentation, as well. administered. "This is real,” emphasized Garcia. “This is what hap­ pens when we go to accident scenes all the time." E ASTE R THE EPIC The Street Smart program is presented nationwide by STORY SUNDAY members of Stay Alive From OF LOVE, education (SAFE), a non­ [sacrifice, 9&11 AM profit organization created AND HOPE by firefighters/paramedics in » All First-time Guests Miami-Dade County, will receive a Florida. SPECIAL EASTER GIFT! "We hope that through -presentation, teens and our adults alike come to know In Conjunction with THE BIBLE Miniseries the power that comes from CT) making the right choices," S oo GO said Vincent Easevoli in a GH press release. He is a "Street MorningStarChurchOnline.org • 269.743.4104 Smart" presenter and execu- I >*** ? ■I ■ WI College to pursue a degree in either business_ or education. She also intends to play volshopping. Lark plans to attend Alma leyball at Alma College. ((/#K I I a. • student of the month OS i fI Rotary names TKHS WaiEfcHf;.. SOWttlBilr.’ -I r I ■ K * f A Middleville man told Sheriff's Barry County deputies his dogs may have scared off burglars attempt­ ing to enter his home late March 23. The homeowner said he and his wife were watching television when their dogs began barking in the basement then ran upstairs and barked at the window. The man said he saw two people walking out of his yard and toward the street. When the homeowner went into the basement, he noticed the sliding door was slightly open. Officers did not find anyone in .area, and the homeowner said he did not believe any entry was made or anything missing. He said he believed the dogs scared off the burglars before they got into the home. 1 a • * * Page adds one to honor roll i •f 1 MiddlevilleEaster.com MORNING STAR CHURCH 1 1] J’ I • I Wve Finally Got You Coveted! Caledonia Community Cable Corporation > CHANNEL 98 FcaledoniaTV.com X CABLE LIVE ON DEMAND ■< Watch Us: Caledonia's Public Access, Education, Government Videos Accepting: Volunteers For Free Digital Video Classes Wanted: Student Interns tor 2013 Fill out applications on www.caledoniatv.com B THANK YOU CALEDONIA INTERNET VIEWERS!! Due to high demand. Vie TRIPLED our capacity for same-time viewers for both LIVE, and ON DEMAND! ’ ■— Caledonia Community Cable Corporation rears Studio location: 9809 Cherry Valley Ave SE (M37-West Side) Mailing Address: PO Box 288, Caledonia, Ml 49316 New Email Address: lnfo@caledoniatv.com 06806154 �a /i Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, March 30, 2013 Bonney M. Bushee CALEDONIA, MI Bonney M. Bushee, age 88, of Caledonia, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; broth­ ers and sisters, Winifred (Don) Wilkins, Henrietta Cooper, George (DeNotta) Sebolt, Hester (Bob) Kaiser, and Carl Sebolt. She is survived by her sis- ters-in-law, Elsie (Leonard) Plank, Patty (Jerry) Altermatt. Virginia Sebolt; very good friend, Charles “Fred” Huss and his chil­ dren, Charlie Huss, Nancy (Ted) Doom, Dennis (Penny) Huss; also very good friend, Darlene O’ Del 1* and several nieces and nephews. Bonney retired from General Motors after many years of employment. She was a longtime mem­ ber of St. Paul Lutheran Church where services were held on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneral home.com SERVING OUR COUNTRY Roast Beef & Roast Pork Dinner April 6, 2013 • 5:00pm All the Trimmings, homemade pies, & desserts. Bowne Center United Methodist Church Lacey Craun Corner of 84th & M-50 ■ Drake’s Tax Service is now part of 1 -WAY CONSULTING SERVICES LLC New Name, New Location, Same Great Service!! Scheule your appointment today: John Drake (269) 908-6309 or Judy Drake (269) 945-6420 06808216 John@ lwayconsulting.com Your local agent insures your Retirement Ask about our annuities and IRAs FARM BUBE4U INSURANCE MictyaKS 6<Sar<Mtc& Co/Kpa/Uj. o Jason Parks 9028 N. Rodgers Ct. S.E. Caledonia 616-8914233 o jparks@fbinsmi.com FarmBureaulnsurance.com ro I Navy Seaman Recruit Lacey R. Craun, daughter of Wendy J. 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Representing the Caledonia affiliate were Alexandria Schut, Jerry and Marielos Good, Harley and Nancy Schut, Nathan Frahm and John Schut. The Outstanding Affiliate Award is given to the affiliate that completes a 15-page application highlighting activ­ ities that promote member, chapter and community development. Caledonia’s state-winning application will be sent on to be evaluated by a panel of experts in Indianapolis at the National FFA Center. The awards will be pre­ sented at a special session at the National FFA Alumni Convention in October. The Caledonia affiliate works to promote the FFA the within community. Members have dedicated time in such activities as the annual toy show, assisting with fair projects, serving as judges and coaches, and pro­ viding transportation for FFA activities. The affiliate is 38 members strong with the executive committee comprised of Stacey Kelly, Kay Grrnage, Wanda Vandefifer and Margie Cho. Anyone who supports the FFA is eligible for member­ ship. For more information about becoming a member, contact John Schut or Stacy ill I Al Vandefifer, Caledonia FFA Advisors, Caledonia High School, 9050 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, 49316 or call 616-891-8129. IH0 I .14 ' Foster care open II #ttoi I dates?J house planned *I The ‘Spring into Action’ open house highlighting local foster care will be offered Tuesday, April 23, at Grace Community Church, 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville. From 5 to 6 p.m., prospec­ tive foster parents will have time to visit, to ask questions and to pick up information. A video will be presented beginning at 6 p.m. For more information, to RSVP (optional) or to learn more about the upcoming training schedule to become foster adoptive- parents, email MuellerHayesJ@michigan.gov or call 269- 948-3216. ed°' 'u UR !5 Filial Cen is'1 testa ter istein Saturday Hours I Professional Services! 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M-37 Hwy., Suite B Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4230 iV lir I I I I < . t �The Sun and News, Saturday, March 30, 2013/ Page 7 r Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Retirement, succession plans: ‘must haves’ for business owners If you own a business, you may well follow a “do it now” philosophy — which is, of course, necessary to keep things running smooth­ ly. Still, you also need to think about tomorrow — which means you'll want to take action on your own retirement and business suc­ cession plans. Thornapple Kellogg High School students of the month for February are (front row, Fortunately, you've got from left) freshmen Siera Baker, Troy Boonstra, Brittany Buehler, Madeline Buehler, some attractive options in Darian Dressier, Jacob Gipe, Kari Johnson, Anna Lynn, Oralia Martin, Noah J. Miller, these areas. For example, Yuriana Pacheco, Hailey Strimpel, Lynda Walker, Alex Wilkins (second row) sopho- you could choose a retire­ Anna Collins, Ryan Gorton, Bryce Hayward, Heidi Hodges, Patrie LaJoye. ment plan that offers at least mores Jenea Petter, Lauren Phan (third row) sophomores Dalton Potter, Heather Rolison, two key advantages: potenEthan Scobey,^Jarnes Senard," Justin' Strimpel, Taylor Tyndall, Melissa Winchester TKHS names students of the month 1 a S '/’e? V>’ ft, c;:' (fourth row) juniors Jacob Brummel, Brett Buehler Buehler, Kendell DeVries, Jessica Eckhoff, Eckhoff Kaylin Johnson, Justin Makarewicz, Erin Scheidel (back row) seniors Kayla Britten, Christian Hampel, Benjamin Hemphill, Anya Miller. Not available for the photo were juniors Makayla Agostini, Eli Beyer and Jesse Sanchez, and senior Kasey Adams. I I A A Ito i student inducted into Phi Kappa Phi honor society I art r as TLiH Michigan Western University. He was one of approxi­ mately 30,000 students, fac­ ulty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi this year. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi has announced the names of students who . were recently initiated into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Among the inductees was Michael Kittlaus of Alto, who is pursuing a degree in business administration at having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, profes­ sional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. D XT lib httnifa Ji' ■• k jk ii iw h i W ite: si Xi’S.'HB® olSfc I V V .ii 0 1/ V 1 I Middleville TOPS 546 news w P. and Jane. Linda lost the ha-ha box. Installation of officers was officiated by co-leader Betty. Each of the retiring officers was presented a red rose. New officers installed were Patricia, leader; Virginia, co­ leader; Joyce B., secretary; Sue, treasurer; and Alice P. and Jane, weight recorders. Each new officer also was given a red rose. The ‘My Plate' contest ended this week. Record sheets should be given to The March 25 meeting opened with singing of a TOPS song. The March 11 minutes were read and approved. Roll call showed 13 members present. Best loser for the week was Frances, with Betty and Nancy tied for runner-up. Best loser for the month of March was Nancy. The food chart drawing was won by Sharon. Betty, Patricia, Jan and Phyllis also participated. The 50/50 drawing winners were Alice Breakfast Buffet Fundraiser elp us support veterans and community functions Saturday, April 6th and the First Saturday of each month serving 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Eggs, bacon, sausage links or patties, potatoes, biscuits and sausage gravy, pancakes, milk, OJ, coffee and tea. * Menu subject to change Adults $6.00 • Children 10 & under $3.00 For more information call the Post at 616-891-1882 $ 1^’ April 1, and it will be a post­ holiday meeting. Visitors are attend the welcome to l. 500 Monday meetings at Lincoln Meadows at 5 p.m. information, ‘ call For more Patricia, 616-868-0643, or Betty, 616-765-3483. trust — should address what happens with the business, in case you still own part or all of it at your death. The bestlaid succession plans may go awry if the unexpected occurs. All these business succes­ sion options can be complex, so before choosing any of them, you will need to consuit with your legal and financial advisors. Whether it’s selecting a retirement plan or a succes­ sion strategy, you'll want to take your time and make the choices that are appropriate for your individual situation. You work extremely hard to run your business — so do whatever it takes to help maximize your benefits from it. This article was written bv & Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. ■ I — 1 < I Call anytime lor Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 PAIN IN THE ARCHES “We Can Help” ALONG WITH ALL YOUR OTHER FOOT CARE NEEDS INCLUDING DIABETIC FOOT CARE AND SURGERY. KENT PODIATRY DR. EMILEY 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. CALEDONIA, Ml 37 years experience 891-9133 Accepting New Patients Board Certified § Are you having a STAY-CATION? shear pleasure Give yourself a fresh look for HAIR DESIGNERS Spring! HAIR CUT I PERM COLOR 1 NAILS HAIR CARE FOR THE 11 HOLE FAMILY CD CM * J _____ 122 E. Main St. Middleville, Ml 49333 95-7719____ I 269-7 Local students named •• L Patricia at the next meeting. Members shared goals with each other before closing the meeting by reciting the TOPS pledge. The next meeting will be ment plans allow you to make tax-deductible contri­ butions. In selecting a retirement plan, you'll need to consider several factors, including the size of your business and the If number of employees. your business has no fulltime employees other than yourself and your spouse, a consider may you Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plan or an owner-only 401(k), sometimes known as an individual or solo 401(k). Or, if your goal is to contribute as much as possible, you may want to consider an owner-only defined benefit plan. If you have employees, you might want to investi­ gate a SIMPLE IRA or even a 401(k) plan. Your financial advisor, working with plan design professionals and your tax advisor, can help you analyze the options and choose the plan that tits with your combined personal and business goals. Now, let’s turn to business succession plans. Ultimately, your choice of a succes­ sion plan strategy will depend on many factors, such as the value of your business, your need for the proceeds from the sale of the business for your retirement, your successor, and how well your business can continue without you. If your goal is to keep the business within the family, you'll need to consider how much control you wish to retain (and for how long), whether you wish to gift or sell, how you bal­ ance your estate among your heirs, and who can reason­ ably succeed you in running the business. Many succession planning techniques are available, including an outright sale to a third party, a sale to your employees or management (at once or over time), or the transfer of your business within your family through sales or gifts during your life, at your death or any combi­ nation thereof. Many succession plans include a buy-sell agreement. Upon your death, such an agreement could allow a business partner or a key employee to buy the business from your surviving spouse or whoever inherits your business interests. To pro­ vide the funds needed for the partner or employee (or even one of your children) to purchase the business, an insur­ ance policy could be purchased. Your estate plan — includ­ ing your will and any living J Caledonia Memorial Legion Post 305 rffjJ ' Mt 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, MI 'f THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO 6:30 4 CO - • — ' & F’B — (■ I € V ■w i'V / % i * Mi^1 f ■» ^7 • tad 5 r -rat > r A c A II “ .e. to CMU honors list Central Michigan University has released its honors list for the fall 2012 semester. To qualify, stu­ dents must earn grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Local students on the list include: Alto — Linnea Churches, Zachary Jacobson, Tara Lee, Kaycee Kendall, Kevin Smith, Bridgette Wilder. Kelsey Caledonia Friberg, Olivia Hall, Hayley Harmon, Ashley Horgan, Katelyn Johnkhoff, Nathan Kimes, Ashley Moon, PeriAnne Murphy, Michelle Nemmers, Samantha Ober. Daniel Oster, Taylor Puricelli, Bethany Richter, Matthew Russo, Alison Schubert, Jacqueline Snow, Thelan, Jessica Daniel Veneklase. Freeport — Jarod Kent, Shannon Salgat. Hastings — Sara Archambeau, Harry Barton, Cody Davis, Rebecca Davis, Kacy Hooten, Jennifer Jenkins, Rebecca Senard, Danielle Sherman, Alyssa Thornton. Mark Middleville Beilfuss, Dominic Bierenga, Ryan Brew, Molly Dahlgren, Katie Lark, Jessica Pitsch, Jillian Schnicke, Cassandra Smith. MICHIGAN You could save up to $434 a year by switching to Auto Insurance through AAA. We've teamed with AAA to bring you great value and coverage. PREFERRED INSURANCE SERVICES OF GRAND RAPIDS Adam Jarchow 7992 Clyde Park Ave., SW. Byron Center insurance Agent 616-583-9661 I | Insurance underwritten by Auto Club Insurance Association family of companies. 06800102 I �Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, March 30, 2013 Page students tackle challenges; principal gets hung up on reading I J FT PL- Hid I- i 4 fcshley StVfW Grotto Last Leopard ••• 0 * One student from each Page Elementary classroom qualified to compete in the school’s Battle of the Books competition. Pictured, in front (from left), are Ashley Snyder, Logan Caruso, Kaylyn Beard, Danielle Wright, Aubrey Martin, Christopher Meyer. Back row, Zane Walters, Colson Brummell, Sammy McKeown, Megan Baldry, Kyla Lowing, Gavin Bailey, Karissa Sanders, Isabelle Finne, and Auston Ruth. Not available for the picture was Brett Schultz. ru»o In tb<> R "Tit* / •V ___ -*— <4 $j!! fl-*, - $ Logan Caruso (left) and Ashley Snyder are crowned the fourth and fifth grade Page Battle of the Book win­ ners for 2013. Snyder was also named the overall school champion, (photos by Julie Makarewicz) i* & r I.’ italfeIt i1 w Auston Ruth concentrates before answering a question for the judges. Page Elementary teachers and students use up a lot of duct tape making sure Principal Michael Gelmi is secure. Thornapple Kellogg’s Page Elementary students tackled .challenges set for them to read. Two students were crowned Battle of the Books champions and the entire stu­ dent body earned the right to duct tape Principal Michael Gelmi to the gymnasium J Jl GREEN ■ wall. Starting in January and carrying through early March, students recorded reading 844 books, an aver­ age of two books per student. In March, students logged 43,134 minutes of reading. As part of March as Reading Month, students also battled within their own classrooms, answering ques­ tions about the specific books they read. One cham­ pion from each class was named and advanced to comPete in the all-school Battle of the Books competition. “Old Yeller,” “Call It Courage,” “ The Grimm Grotto,” “Kid in the Red Jacket,” “Hatchet,” and “Mud Shark” were just a few of the books students were quizzed on to test their com­ prehension skills. Conducted much like a spelling bee, students took turns answering questions about their specific books. If I Caledonia Community Schools w .3m r O 8 they missed a questions, they were eliminated. After several rounds of questions, Logan Caruso was crowned the fourth grade champion based on his quizz answers to the books, “The Last Dragon,’’ and “Kid in the Red Jacket.” Ashley Snyder won the fifth grade championship by correctly answering questions about “The Last Leopard,” and “The Grimm Grotto.” The two grade champions then battled for the title of overall book champion. Snyder was able to take that crown. She was also the overall school champion a year ago when she represent­ ed fourth grade. The Chess Club donated money for gifts for the win­ ners which included a Kindle and a $25 gift card to pur­ chase books on the Kindle. Free Developmental Inventory Do you have concerns about the speech, large or small motor skills, socialization, learning and/or growth of your preschool aged child? We may be able to help! The Caledonia Community Schools will be conducting a developmental screening for preschool aged children (age 2 to 4-1/2) who may benefit from early educational intervention. If you are a Caledonia School District resident and would like to schedule a screening for your child, or if you have questions about whether your child should be screened, please call 891-6220. The screening will take place • Personal Service • Experienced Lenders • No Application Fee Call Dann Mulder at 3 Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center a 2 9751 Duncan Lake Avenue There is no fee for this service. The next screening is planned for August, 2013 06808335 4 3DNVUO z - - —* XV I* ;v z 4—— —— J flA I V I Page Elementary Principal Michael Gelmi is just hanging around on the gym wall after students and staff earned the chance to secure him by meeting their read­ ing goals for March. Dann Mulder Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at & —* GREAT RATES & LOCAL SERVICING (For 2 to 4-1/2 Year Old Preschoolers) □ LU * < 616.891.2530 or apply at www.unitedbankofmichigan.com NMLS1133188 • tt UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION ___ Snyder also gets to have lunch with Page Principal Michael Gelmi. As a final event for the reading month, students Thursday morning earned the right to duct tape Gelmi to the wall Students took turns taking long pieces of duct tape and securing Gelmi to the gym­ nasium wall. He stood on chairs as students continued adding more and more tape. Eventually students start­ ed chanting, “move the chairs,’’ until Gelmi was held to the wall only by the tape. _____________ IWMI * < �M The Sun and News. Saturday, March 30, 2013/ Page 9 "1. bl A ——■———1———————^———_ FIRE, continued from page I. * \V' AW- - - - ---------------- —T" I . ‘/it J bl b ■ I JL* J■ r 1J 4 1 T' k K I z^- 1 9 - 9 —■ro^—““ 13= ?! I At IB w 5 K.;dl i. a **7\ _ —— ■ — r * ■■■ . •W Z **■—• - i • — ■ c X z —r ■■ v 8 k Erfy 9 A I• ■ I ** I f I I —I I l’ V-I 1 _***- 5"s —— ■■■& ■ I■ 4 > Ab1 C n #-- — • *v XSL 'IP" I iSL 1 • —s*srr - Firefighters and utility crews work to ensure the safety of downtown Freeport. investigation, but admit because of the extensive damage and how hot the fire burned, it may be difficult to determine the fire’s origin. Freeport firefighter Lani Forbes said the fire was extremely hot and damage was reported to property more than 50 yards from the factory. Blough Auto Sales, to the north, had several Volkswagens damaged when the heat melted bumpers and headlights on the vehicles. The vinyl siding on a house approximately 200 feet away melted and buckled. Freeport Fire Chief Jim Yarger said he could feel the extreme heat before he reached the site. 44 When I first got to the fire, I was walking on the street between the fire and Blough’s,” said Yarger. “It was so hot, I put my hand up to shield my face, and now the back of my hand has blis­ ters,” he said. **■The wreckage of metal * % 'S w ft * The Cheesebrough Rake Factory in Freeport still smolders Thursday morning. The factory had been in operation since the 1870s. ♦* MB ■ 7T u MM k- — >< I I I I - —’*—— —■» Firefighters gather as they watch the smoldering remains of a local business that stood in Freeport for 140 years. Vinyl siding melted on a house 200 feet away from the raging fire that destroyed the Cheesebrough Rake Factory in Freeport. f'ti and bricks was still smolder­ ing and flaring up eight hours after the 911 call. Hastings, Clarksville, Thornapple Township and Woodland fire departments all __ assisted. Nashville fire department was on standby to cover Hastings. The Red Cross was also at scene with its canteen for the firefighters. Initially, firefighters began using the village water system, but switched to water from tankers when they were available. Fire officials said that is not unusual since most villages don't have large water suppijes According to a 1999 issue of ^he Freeport News, the factory was purchased by Job Cheesebrough in 1876. Before then, the business was known as Konkle & Peck Wood Rakes, Butterbowls and Clothespins, which started in the 1860s. The factory has had many owners over the years and as technology has changed, so has the market niche for wooden rakes. Van Tol marketed the mostly hand-made wooden rakes to golf courses for sand bunkers and attempted •I I' to bolster the company by hosting historical tours of the facility. The building was not insured. The family was able to save computers from the offices, and they are working to set up a temporary office. Look for more on the story in the April 4 Banner. Julie writer (Staff •• Makarewic K» contributed to this story.) me Experience Next Generation Dental Care Extreme heat from the factory fire damaged Volkswagens at Blough Auto Sales, just across the street to the north.' Gole Dental Group is pleased to announce the transfer of ownership and management of the family practice to ' Jason D Gole DDS and Philip D Gole DDS New and Returning Patients Are Welcome I:' /T7 -I ▼ It , 'A' i V* if ■ a TH 3D imaging for wisdom tooth extractions \ •* ft* if. j*y A ’ A Gole Dental Group Teeth Do More Than Chew l-oon A t» A. • ? 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JjFtl A 38-year-old Hudsonville man suffering from a pre-existing but previously undiag­ nosed heart condition collapsed 15 feet from the entrance of Brush Ridge Cemetery during the Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road race. •^3 - s r ■ ‘ f •y’ * Afr* I Looking down the hill on Wilkins Road leading up to Brush Ridge Cemetery. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The fifth annual Barry Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race nearly lived up to its name Saturday, March 23. But, a Middleville native who now serves as a captain with the Grand Rapids Police Department, was among a handful of riders who are credited with saving the life of another bicyclist. About 30 miles into the 36-mile race Saturday morn­ ing, after a particularly gru­ eling climb up a hill on Wilkins Road, nicknamed by cyclists as the “The Wall” or “The Killer,” a 38-year old Hudsonville man got off his bike. Light-headed, dizzy and disoriented, he collapsed in the mud, leaves and rem­ nants of snow 15 feet from the entrance to Brush Ridge Cemetery. Just reaching the top of the hill were Middleville native Kurt Baragar, along with cycling buddies Geoff Bernard from Wayland, Ed DeMaagd of Grand Rapids and John Parker of Dorr. “The Barry-Roubaix race's moniker is the ‘The Killer Gravel Road Race.’ But, not this race,” said Bernard. “There was so much irony in the situation. But, call it cos­ mic karma, luck or divine intervention or whatever you will, I say that if there was ever an example of the Good Lord’s hand in our lives, this would be it.” “If you are going to go down like that, it’s best to have a doctor, two first responders and a physician’s assistant behind you,” said '-4 DeMaagd. “They were able to start CPR almost immedi­ ately.” “We were fortunately in the race at the right time,” said DeMaagd, a firefighter and first responder for the •It Grand Rapids Fire Department who also is 10 weeks away from earning a degree as a registered nurse. * T • ( ■‘•’J VW* ’ A x YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS and RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. I PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS * TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2013 COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, MI - BARRY COUNTY, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: I. ZBA 13-04-02 t - PARCEL ID #020-016-00 A request by Laura L. Runge (property owner Neeson Family Trust, David Neeson Executor) for a one (1) year variance to allow an off-prem off-prem-­ ises sign, not to exceed 50 sq. feet, on the property at 1485 Briggs Rd. S., Middleville, MI 49333. Such sign to be placed 100 feet east of the intersection of Briggs Rd. S. and M-179. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. 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" Signed, written letters of comment will be accepted until April 10, 2013. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE The Township will provide necessary and reasonable sen-ices 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 proposal(s). Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of . Appeals Commission 06808293 06808293 “We were cresting the hill when we saw a guy get off his bike and heard someone ask, ‘Hey, are you okay?”’ As it happened, the first man on the scene who asked if the victim was okay is a doctor at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. “In the commotion, nobody got [the doctor’s] name, but Kurt Baragar, who is my captain at the fire department, checked and the man was not breathing, he had no pulse and was turning blue. “He was clinically dead; he had no pulse or respira­ tion;” said Bernard. “It was sobering, but they worked on him for 20 to 25 minutes and something special happened there.” “Kurt started doing mouth-to-mouth, and the doctor started [chest] com­ pressions,” said DeMaagd. “There is a common miscon­ ception that CPR saves lives by restarting the heart. It can’t restart a heart; what it does is keep the blood circu­ lating until he heart can be restarted with a defibrilla­ tor.” . Parker, a physician assis­ tant, said the doctor, Baragar and DeMaagd were already in full emergency response mode when he arrived on the scene. “They were in full-tilt CPR mode, doing a great job,” he said. “I offered to Larry Knowles Yankee Springs Township interim Zoning Administrator THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD SPECIAL MEETING March 7, 2013 CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Bremer. ROLL CALL AND ATTEN­ DANCE - Members present: Bremer, Vlietstra, Buckowing, DeMaagd, Kenyon & Wake. Absent: Eavey. BUSINESS - Discussion on and.uPTO.CeSS 2f_Strate9'c planning for the township. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Becky Schultz, Deputy Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Township Hall during regular business hours. 06808274 help and suggested we rotate doing chest compressions to reduce fatigue. I did a couple of rounds, and then was relieved by another guy on the scene.” DeMaagd, Parker and the fifth rider, Alex Mitevski, a CPR-certified teacher from Birmingham, took turns doing compressions while they waited for the ambu­ lance and Aero-med helicop­ ter to arrive. “We knew that when the ambulance arrived they would need to do an IV and use the AED so we needed to find something sharp to cut his jerseys off,” said DeMaagd. “Kurt had a multi-tool in his back pocket, kind of like a Swiss Army knife, and we used that to hack off the five jerseys the man was wearing because it was so cold that morning.” “We did CPR for over 20 minutes, which is physically exhausting — that is why we kept trading off,” he said. “The doctor who was there from the beginning was managing the scene very well, making sure chest com­ pressions were effectively providing a pulse, continually re-evaluating,” said Parker. “I didn’t have much further contribution beyond that, aside from making sure [the Hudsonville man] had blankets. EMS arrived with an AED and the doctor uti­ lized it without delay. Once the man’s pulse returned, the EMS personnel started IVs as he started breathing on his own. “ After they used the AED on him, he was breathing on his own within 30 seconds,” said DeMaagd. “He was opening his eyes, and I asked him to squeeze my hand. We didn’t think he would come back, so when he did squeeze my hand it was elec­ tric.” Parker said that as the stricken man started to breathe, his eyes flickered open. “I caught a glimpse of one of [his] eyes, as he began looking around and there was wonder in it, there was life in iL 1 wil1 never forget that,” he said. “A moment later, Ed asked [the man] to squeeze his hand and he did. It was a real charge.” Parker said once the man was stabilized, he was placed in the helicopter and trans- “We didn’t think he would come back, so when he did squeeze my hand it was electric.” Ed DeMaagd, first responder ported to Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. Bernard said they later learned that the man had a pre-existing heart condition which had gone undetected — an artery in his heart was located in the cardiac muscle rather than outside of it and the exertion of the race cause the artery to be occluded, causing cardiac arrest. The man was treated and fitted with a defibrillator at Spectrum Health and was discharged from the hospital Tuesday. “There was some collect­ ing of data, getting [the man’s] bike and belongings taken care of, and some dis­ cussion — sort of an impromptu debriefing,” he .said. “Geoff led us in prayer for [the man’s] well-being, and we got on our bikes and finished our ride — not in a big hurry. We debriefed a lit­ tle more at the Founders tent ------- —-------- /X f/ J11 11 11 n i i 11 11 1 i // i 11 11 11 11 11 111 I 1| 1I !J 111 11 11 11 I 'l 11 l l I l I 11 11 I I 11 l 11 / / I 11 1I X. a little later.” “We got to know Alex real well on the ride back; we took our time riding in,” said DeMaagd. “We finished dead last in our age group. Kurt was second to last, and I was last.” “I was lamenting how out of shape I am, how slow I was going and hating the day. My buddy Kurt asked me twice in the first half if I was glad I was out here and I said, ‘no.’ After we did CPR for over 20 minutes and got [the man] back, it was all worth it. I said to Kurt, ‘Ask me again if I’m glad I’m out here.’ He just smiled,” said DeMaagd. “It seemed like an eternity up there on that hilltop,” said Bernard. “I don’t know but I think it was the Good Lord’s hand that brought that group of four riding buddies together and put us there at that time.” Bernard and the others have followed up and learned that the man they helped rescue is husband and father who was participating in his third or fourth BarryRoubaix. “He was dead for 20 min­ utes and now he gets to go home to his wife and chil­ dren,” said Bernard. “ to^ I SLSSffi life iiitaM ittm tetiil I i Jihtrai , Utpl: /i i) ok' tat'oi 'Sttrf if ; * tyw TERRY’S TIPS Kitchen and Bath Countertop Resurfacing, Most of our customers know the sales * ” counters at the store have been successfully resurfaced with our Ceramic * , t coatings. Painters, homeowners, and our staff have witnessed the unlimited color and performance transformations first hand. 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Pictured (from left) are Dylan Seelye, Cass Kramer, Ryley Cisler, Neil Hoskins, Soren Wright, Noah Kramer, and 51 7> III p Kadyn Scott. . ^4 % I l^>' '4' I Is •I . -„7f,il4'»s ■ ■ — ’•S *«4. *ate ***”■ laEi —sir ’I sx'lii'it tfrakliu ' ’■WKlEWi • >. az hiii I J na.'18 XTSIII I DEUEl -ja . « tacit 'bib* te fen g CI EC ®S-3‘ a -«ii iiiMft •fc'lllJK '5 |(Sf • it -in - • •• •• •<** JI J I I ‘Lu* 1 fi*1 < fl* 4* Yankee Springs Township adopts parks and rec. plan ft' ( Chef Angus Campbell talks with GFWC-Gun Lake Area member Judy Kidder. by Fran Faverman Sta# Writer Over the objections of one trustee who questioned pub­ lic interest in the township park and the wisdom of investing money in it, the Yankee Springs Township Board of Trustees voted to adopt a five-year plan for parks and recreation at a spe­ held meeting cial Wednesday evening. "I don't know who uses the park,” questioned Treasurer John Jerkatis, who said he was disappointed that more residents had not commented on the plan during the period in which it was open for pub­ lic review and that it indicat­ ed lack of public interest in the township park. “$20,000 is a lot of money. I don't want to spend the money. Let's do nothing for 12 months." Jerkatis’ comments, which referenced the statement Supervisor Mark from Englerth that $20,000 was in the budget and that water had been installed, came during Wednesday’s required public hearing on the parks and recreation plan and drew immediate response. "Bad idea," said Trustee Bruce Campbell. David Bellingar, a resi­ dent, averred that people use the park and suggested that asking people in the July tax bills, saying that the review process required people to come into the township hall during business hours to look at the plan and leave any comments. David Kok, who has the maintenance contract for mowing and other park maintenance, ccommented _ that people did use the park and had observed walkers every morning. "Kid improvements would be huge,” continued Kok. “The pickle ball and tennis courts are used 12 months." He predicted doing nothing would create a considerable backlash. Among the limited public comments received during the period the plan was avail­ able for review were installing toddler play equip ment such as baby swings, a rocking horse, and a teetertotter during the township's 2013-14 fiscal year and similarly for bike racks and the installation of electricity in the Yankee Springs Township Park. One comment objected to the installa­ tion of electricity arguing that it would lead to vandal­ ism, safety concerns, noise due to boom boxes, and inadequate parking for larger events. Greg Purcell, a planning commissioner said that, while restrooms with running water were problematic because of vandalism, the courts are being used con­ stantly and the park is a tremendous asset to the com­ munity. He agreed with Kok that the backlash would be significant. Alice Jansma, deputy treasurer, reminded the board that the possibility of adding more land to the park had been suggested by Sandy Marcukaitis, former chair of the committee. Englerth said that town­ ship and the owner of the property were far apart on the cost of acquiring the property. He said children had built a snow fort and the park should be for young people as well. He said vol­ unteers had done a wonder­ ful job and seconded his pre­ decessor's comment that ___ parks were never finished. Cathy Strickland, a plan­ ning commissioner, said the park was very important to her and her late husband; memorial funds donated in his memory had been donat­ ed towards the cost of the park. Before the board moved toward a vote on the parks and recreation plan, Jerkatis introduced a correction to the text stating that Warren Wheeler, a member of the committee, had assisted with bid specifications and he and his team had assisted with assembly of playground equipment. Clerk Janice Lippert supported his revi­ sion of the original text. The board voted to approve the Jerkatis amend­ ment to the text of the plan and the public hearing was closed. Cook then moved to add toddler swings, bike racks, of electric and linclusion ____ _ service in the 2012-2013 budget year and to amend the plan to reflect the additions. The motion was supported by Lippert and approved 4-1, Jerkatis dissenting. Cook again moved to adopt the plan as amended; Campbell supported the motion and it was approved 4-1, Jerkatis dissenting. The special meeting was then adjourned previous to moving into session for the board's regular meeting (see related article). Plans are being completed for the annual scholarship dinner and auction sponsored by the GFWC-Gun Lake Area. Students from four area Martin, high schools and Delton, Wayland Thornapple Kellogg — will be honored as recipients of premier scholarships or art scholarships. The event will take place at the Gun Lake Community Church Friday, May 17. Marley TenCate, chairper­ son for the event, said Chef Angus Campbell will cater the scholarship dinner. He teaches in the culinary arts program as a chef-instructor in the Heritage Restaurant which is a classroom/labora•It. tory operated by the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education at Grand Rapids Community College. Born in Scotland, Campbell has lectured and held leadership positions as a educator in culinary Glasgow and the Bahamas before coming; to Grand Rapids. With more than 29 years of experience, he is co­ author of the best seller Modern Garde Manger," selected as the IACP Award Winner for 2007 in the tech­ nical reference category. Recently, 14 members of the women’s club visited the Restaurant. Heritage Campbell gave a tour of the facility after the meal. Tickets for the dinner and auction are available for a $25 donation. Anyone can attend this community event. Call Janet at 269-838-6075 for tickets. Chef Angus Campbell will cater the annual GFWCGun Lake scholarship dinner. He gave GFWC members a tour of the facility at Heritage Restaurant. The next meeting of the GFWC-Gun Lake Area will be at 9:30 a.m., April 10 at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. For additional infor­ mation about GFWC visit or www.gfwcgunlake.org call 616-822-2874. 9554 for Call 269 Sun & News classified ads i 1 j �1 ZTThe Sun and Newt Saturday March 30 2013 Yankee Springs board defers decision on insurance by Fran F averman Staff Writer An insurance proposal for the township and the Cuddy Dram were the two major agenda items for Yankee Springs township Board of Trustees, meeting <xi Wednesday evening fol­ lowing a special public hear­ ing on a five-year parks and recreation plan (see related article I, David Bellingar. representing the Hartleb Agency, told the board that his proposal for township insurance coverage was superior to that offered by Burnham and I lowers. His proposal also is $1,500 more than that of Bumham and Flowers, but has a deductible of $250 on most claims while fhe Bumham and Flowers deductible is higher. Responding to questions about grants for risk manage­ ment, he said his company does not have such a program Clerk Township Janice Lippert said she would like to table the deci­ sion about insurance until the board next meeting. Bcllingar said the township would be without coverage on April I and stated that Burnham and Howers could not offer a 3()-day extension unless the agency was assuming the risk. Trustee Mary Cook requested Lippert to get confirmation of the extension in writing from Bumham and Howers. Fhe motion to fable was approved 5-0. The Cuddy Drain is an inter-county drain that drains into Gun Lake through culverts installed under Patterson Road. Past correspondence from Allegan County Drain Commissioner Betty cated to Yankee Spnngs Ramngrr to then supen isor Township without anyone Al McCrumb requested that bang able to explain what the township sign off on the was included in that amount S20XMJ0 expense limit for Englerth said he drain repairs A state law invited members of the two limits the liability of an drain commissions to hold a affected entity to $20,000 meeting in Yankee Spnngs unless that limit is waived by to discuss the problem with the affected party. residents and with the Gun McCrumb refused to grant Lake Protective Association. the waiver. He is still awaiting a Attorney David Tripp response. appeared at the meeting on If the Allegan solu­ behalf of a family member tion were adopted. Englerth whose yard and home are estimates the cost of remov­ flooded every spring. ing a ton of silt from the According to Tripp, the channel would average $20 a wata has reached floor joists ton versus a much lower cost • • in the home. to remove it at the point The Barry County Road upstream from the affected Commission is concerned residence. He added recent because the culverts used to expenence with the Sandy solve the problem after the Shores Drain project did not road washed out in the late leave him. the board, or resi­ 1990's have rusted. The com­ dents with any confidence in mission does not want the drain commission's esti­ Patterson Road collapsing. mates. To date, the solution pro­ "We want a busi­ posed by the Allegan County ness plan that works for Drain Commission is the every body,” concluded installation of a large box Englerth, stating he wants culvert to allow the water full engineering studies. from Allegan County to No formal action dram more rapidly into Gun was taken. !>akc. This would solve the Other items acted problem in Allegan County, on by the board included a However as correction to the minutes of a Supervisor Mark Englerth previous meeting. Constable observed, that would transfer Jim Orr was officially the problem*to Barry County appointed chair of the and. specifically, to a chan­ Yankee Springs Veterans nel on Gun Lake and the resMemorial Committee with idents in the area. The the ability to appoint mem­ amount of debris, especially bers of the committee. silt, and the speed with Meetings of the committee which the water would enter will be held in the township fhe channel would quickly hall at 284 North Briggs create a very expensive prob­ Road. Orr said the commit­ lem for the residents. tee will hold a meeting on Englerth said he Saturday, April 6 at 10 a m. will continue to refuse to Englerth presented waive the $20,000 limit, his his supervisor's report, Treasurer John Jerkatis Jerkatis observing observing that Robbins added that 25 percent of the cost of the project was allo- needed Cemetery neeaea some improvements, especially the entrance road A deed for the property has been regis­ tered He has had a conversa­ tion with an adjoining prop­ erty owner who has expressed a willingness to discuss a possible arrange­ ment to clean up irregular property lines. A motion to allow the expenditure of $4B0 for a plan passed unan­ imously. The board also approved the removal of a dead oak tree overhanging the fence and the recycling bin and an adjacent scrub pine that w as damaged at the bottom of the tree. David Kok suggested that for safety reasons a bucket truck would be needed and said that he thought the tree removal could be accomplished for $275-350. The board approved removing the two trees at a cost not to exceed $400. Englerth expressed concern about increasing the amount of money he could spend as supervisor without board permission from $200 to $500. Cook agreed that the limit was archaic and should be raised, Cook wanted to raise the limit to $500 for all board members. Trustee Bruce Campbell sup­ ported a motion to raise the limit to $500 for the supervi­ sor; the motion was approved 3-2 with Cook and Lippert dissenting. 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Fiala said the prob­ lem arose when township officials told the two busi­ nesses they could have the sign. A closer reading of the sign ordinance and consulta­ tion of the zoning map revealed the illegality of the proposed sign and the sign permit was denied He also requested a waiver of the $200 fee normally required to appear before the ZB A. Cook opposed waiving the fee. saying that she thought it was a bad idea; she wants the sign ordinance revision done. Greg Purcell, planning commissioner. pointed out that the purpose of the request was to fix a problem created by incorrect infonnation from township officials. He said the busi­ ness was on the edge of sur­ vival. The board approved the waiver request and the request for the special meet­ ing. Wearing his road commission hat, Fiala. chair­ man of the county road com­ mission. said a contractor for the commission would be in the area doing some chip and seal and had indicated a will­ ingness to do some addition- • al work for streets needing some attention. He urged residents to contact the com­ mission saying that he real­ ized the time was short to make arrangements for the work. The next meeting of the board of trustees of Yankee Springs Township will be al 7 pm. on Tuesday. April 9 al the township hall, 284 North Briggs Road Norovirus on the rise in Kent County AIRLINE CAREERS •» recover some of the $10,300 in costs incurred by the tow-nship In a departure from past practice, interim zoning administrator Lam Knowles will be available evenings and Saturday mornings by appointment. Applications for site plan reviews will continue to be available at the township offices during normal business hours. A meeting to dis­ cuss fracking has been scheduled for Thursday , Apr 11 at 7 p.m. in the township hall. 284 North Bnggs Road. Englerth said that represents ■* tives of the Michigan's gas and oil industry and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will be present as well as Eric Pessell, director, environ mental health. Barry-Eaton County Health Department. The regular board meeting scheduled for that date has been moved forward to Tuesday. April 9 al 7 p.m. in the township hall. Frank Fiala. chair of the Planning Commission, rose to ask for a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday, Apr. 16 at 7 p.m. in the township hall The purpose of the meeting would be to grant a one-year permit for an off-premiscs sign in an area zoned Rural Residential. The sign would be for Sandy's Restaurant and Sam's Gourmet Foods and would be located al the comer of Briggs Road and M -179. 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'1' 1 ■W* ft 44 ’ tlZJ IBIHKB uraiP by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Two items on the agenda for the Wednesday evening meeting of the Caledonia Township Board of Trustees were quickly dispatched, namely the public hearing on a request by 6610 Patterson Road, LLC for the creation of an industrial development district and the approval of the resolution establishing the district. The property at the intersection of Patterson Road and 68th Street will now be eligible for economic development tax abatements. Added to the agenda by Supervisor Bryan Harrison at the beginning of the meeting was a request for proposal from the Caledonia Fire Department for three suits of turnout gear and two pairs of Trustee boots. Don Koopmans, chair of the Public Safety Advisory Committee, said the commit­ tee was recommending the board approve the RFP. Lieut. Kyle Fennell, Caledonia Fire Department, explained the RFP was nec­ essary because the projected purchase is over $10,000. Some existing equipment has reached the end of its certified life (ten years) and national regulations require its replacement. Responding to a question from Harrison, Fennell said the outdated equipment is stored and used in training exercises where safety from fire is not an issue. Selling ance premiums for home­ owners and businesses. The receipt of a $5,000 training grant in October covered the cost of constructing an in­ house fire training structure, only the second facility in West Michigan. The November voters renewed the $1.5 mill levy for public safety services. So far in 2013 the department has added computer assistance in dispatching to some of its vehicles. Concluding his remarks, Fennell pointed out although called firefighters, very little of what a fire department actually does is firefighting. “I have found the easiest way to describe what we do is to say, ‘We answer calls summed up for help, Fennell. Capt. Scott Siler, Caledonia Fire Department, began a presentation convey­ ing how the fire department has changed to reach its pres­ ent configuration. The department according to him has always been a paid-oncall department; when the call for service came in, peo­ ple showed up. Chief Brian Bennett became the depart­ ment's first fulltime employ­ ee in 2002; two more fulltime employees followed in 2006. Increased call volume and the inability of local members to turn out for calls in the daytime led to the additional staffing to provide coverage during the day five days a week. outdated equipment is not feasible because possible purchasers could not use it as protection gear for firefight­ ers. He said the RFP is directed to a specific manu­ facturer because the manu­ facturer exceeds the national standards for turnout gear and boots. The board unani­ the approved mously issuance of the RFP. Fennell briefly reviewed the activities of the depart­ ment in 2012. The depart­ ment responded to 788 calls for service; 86 of the calls occurred in December, the highest level of demand ever encountered by the depart­ ment in its history. The department stands at 24 members and has not added to its membership this year. The emergency disaster exercise, a simulated crash of a passenger airliner in Caledonia, was hosted by the department in cooperation with the Gerald R. Ford air­ port Davenport and University; the department received a very good evalua­ tion for its performance. July saw the beginning of 24/7 staffing of the fire sta­ tion; weekends are covered for eight hours each day at the station before the normal duty crews come on. The department is awaiting some changes to the Insurance Services Organization requirements before apply­ ing for a lower rating; a lower ISO rating generally translates into lower insur- DNR offering off-road vehicle trail grants % B i I ***** efl* L* sty. *• effl The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division recently announced that ‘2013-14 off-road vehicle trail grant applications are available to public agencies and nonprofit incorporated clubs and organizations. Applications are available ORV from the Trail Improvement Fund tor grants to maintain existing designated state ORV trails, routes and use areas; repair public lands damaged by inappropriate ORV use; or to develop new ORV trails, routes and use areas. Grant funds also are available to PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: I All real estate advertising in this newsI paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which I collectively make it illegal to advertise I “any preference, limitation or discrimiI nation based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, I age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes I children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant I women and people securing custody ot I children under 18. I This newspaper will not knowingly I accept any advertising for real estate I which is in violation of the law. Our I readers arc hereby informed that all I dwellings advertised in this newspaper I are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the I Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. I The HUD toll-free telephone number tor I the hearing impaired is 1-8 ££ -927-9275. pay for liability insurance, leases or easements. “We currently have 30 dedicated trail sponsors that maintain more than 3,600 miles of state-designated ORV trails, and routes Steve said statewide,” Kubisiak, DNR recreation and trails program coordina­ tor. “We depend on these partnerships to maintain the trails, and encourage partici­ pation from all user organi­ zations and other public agencies to help us maintain Michigan's great ORV trail system.” Grant applications are pri­ oritized to address existing maintenance trail and restoration needs on public land. New trail, route and scramble area development proposals will also be con­ sidered. Applications must be sub­ mitted by May I. Any public agency or nonprofit incorpo­ rated club or organization seeking application an should contact DNR Parks and Recreation Division at 517-373-9900 or PO Box 30257, Lansing, MI 489097757. The forms are avail­ able on the DNR website, www.michigan.gov/dnrTrails grants in the Management section. Questions regarding the ORV trail grant program also may be directed to Kubisiak by calling 517-373-1665. ORV The Trail Improvement Fund is a restricted fund, made possi­ ble by using 100 percent of ORV user fees, to support the program for trail mainte­ nance and development, resource damage restoration and law enforcement. ACDelc o DOBBINS COMPLETE SERVICE CENTER & improved; members have a concern expressed earlier by stronger bond with each Fennell was the need to pro­ other, and more advanced vide some sort of recognition training can be accomplished of individual achievement because there is a solid base­ for members of the depart­ ment. . level of knowledge. Treasurer Richard Siler said. “Our firefighters strongly Robertson asked for clarifi­ believe in this schedule.” cation of what exactly med­ Siler offered in summarizing ical first responders or emer­ the results of the change in gency medical technicians Fennell and Siler philosophy. “They have do. offered to provide overnight explained that they can offer coverage at a reduced rate basic first aid and can deter­ ($10 per hour). The depart­ mine what the patient may ment has not sought an need as the next step and get hourly raise in over 25 years the patient into the health (still $17 an hour). care system. The next regularly sched­ Firefighters are choosing their shifts to fit their sched­ uled meeting of the board ules, reducing fatigue and will likely be on Wednesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. in the burnout.” Koopmans said the mem­ township offices at 8196 .roadmoor Avenue. bers of the PSAC wanted the work and character of the department to get out into the community. 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Owner, jeff Dobbin, ASE Master TechnicianI Orer 616-891-0150 Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner <2«9> l"TtftSTATI. Serving the area tfor over 16 years! Nevertheless, said Siler, coverage problems contin­ ued and call volume contin­ ued to increase. Department members began to show signs of burnout because bal­ ancing the needs of the department, family and work life became overwhelming; members began to leave. Hiring additional fulltime people was not financially feasible. Shift schedules offered ways to provide coverage to meet the needs of the com­ munity and the members of the department. A lengthy planning period led to the development of shift plans. Data analysis determined shifts of three to four people could be scheduled and were perfectly adequate for most occasions. When an event required more people, they could be called. Allowing people to pick duty shifts and to trade them off with per­ sonnel of the same training relieved the stress on fami­ lies and the department's budget. It also had the effect of reducing the decline in membership thus stabilizing the department and reducing training costs. Why are these changes important? They involve a different mindset. The tradi­ tional approach still used widely is that all personnel have to always be available at all times. The data in Caledonia showed that only 15 percent of the call volume required a full emergency response. When that situa­ tion exists, all members are required to respond. Thus turnover has declined. Siler said it takes two years to fully train a member of the department -at an aver­ age cost of $2,448; turnout gear is purchased at a mini­ mum cost of $2,600 per tire­ fighter. Since 2010 the department has hired 12 new recruits and only one has left because of career issues. At the present time 23 of the 24 staff members are fully has Morale trained. 20 years experience 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com * OPEN 7:30 TO 5:00 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY______________ �Page 14/The Sun and News. Saturday. March 30, 2013 TK Middle School announces honor roll ThomappJe Kellogg Middle School has announced its honor roll for the second trimester of the 2012-13 school year, including: Sixth grade AHA s Ryan Bakker, Hannah Barry, Hailey •ivens, Kiara Blough, Breeana Bonnema. Caleb Bronkema, Kara Burbridge, Haley Chapin, Jordan Clement, Sydney Coffman, David Colon, Carson Denman, Samuel Dickman, Joseph Fitzgerald, Olivia Gaudreau, Kathryn Geene, Stephanie Green, Carly Grummet, Sophia Grusnis, Isaiah Guenther, Turner Halle, Daniel Hannapel, Grace Hauschild, Keauna Hayes, Kale Haywood, Madison Hess, Madeline H ver, Amanda Johanson, Tate Johnson, % Kavanaugh Kane, rody Keiser, Riley Kidder, Charles Knorr IV, Dora Koski, Breanna Lake, Hunter Lapekes, Steven Liu, Cameron Mahon, Kathryn Marentette, Lucas McCrath, Valerie McNamara, Matthew McNee, Alexander Miller, Michael Anna Moore, Morgan, Jacklyn Morgan, Taylor Myers. Kassidy Niles, Jocelyn Noviskey, Catherine O’Brien, Skylar Pitcher, Stephanie Pitsch, Sarah Possett, Makayla Pranger, Madison Raymond, Blaine Rison, Lacey Schoendorf, Tristan Schuler, Evan Sidebotham, Ryan Steves, Olivia Swiderski, Kaleb Sydloski, Zachery Sydloski, May-Cee Tait, Lauren Verlinde, Kylee Vrceland, Jenna Wallers. Alexis Webster. Alissa Wiers. Lindsay Williams. Braydon Zellmer, Delaney Zoet. Conrad Zwyghuizen. A/B honor roll Lauryn Abbott, Ellie Adams, Joshua Aman, Tyler Anders, Joshua Bachman, Caleb •entley, Hannah Bondeson. Audrey Buehler, Bush, Emily Bush, Sydney Chambers, Rieley Chapman, Haylie Coffey, Wyatt Crampton, Terry n Cross, *4 Connor Dannenberg, Camden Dart, Clayton Davies, Rachael DeVries, Joseph Dmkel, Katherine Dinkel, Alyssa Dipert, John Donewald, Alexander Fabiano, Eric Finkbeiner, James Fitzgerald. Jackson Fliearman, Jake Flikkema, Mark Francis, Stephanie Grace, Alex Hanshaw, Ethan Helzer, Jenna Hillary, Tyler Hoffman. Devon Holt, Trent Johnson, Braeden Jones, Georgia Kaboos, Zachary Kaiser, Kole Kelley, Nathan Kinne, Daniel Knoblauch, Gabriel Kotrba, K insee Lettinga. Kalei Losey, Remington Ludtke, Brooke 5 Luepnitz, Quentin Luyk, Abbigail MacDonald, Kenzie Maki-Mielke, Kameron McLaughlin, Taylor McNutt, Jasmine Mendoza, Alexis Newman, Julisa Pacheco. Keagan Pierce, Gabriel Pitman, Dylan Podbevsek, Hunter Poe, Karson Raak, Shylin Robirds, Tyler Rowan, * Tyler Sandborn, •enjamin Schenkel, Jack Schneider, Chase Shanafelt, Brook Smith, Kasee Snowden. Kaylee Spencer, Katelyn Spicer, Samantha Stayton. Conroy Stolsonburg, Kathryn Tagg. Cheyanne Troseth, Devyn DeLoach, Haven Hailey Ulrich. Kevin Di Piazza. Zachary Donker. VanDenBroeck. Amiyah Braelyn ' Durkee. Jacob VanderGeld. Taylor VanStee, Edema. Samuel Finnie, Logan Brinkley Ward, Ward. Olivia Garbrecht. Bianca Godinez. Webster. Xavier Webster. Brooklyn Graham. Abigail Derek Winger, Cade Wright. Gray. Hannah Gwinn. Daniel Christian Wright. Huver, Alex Johnson. Hope Seventh grade Johnson, Olivia Johnson. All A s Zachariah Kelley, Corissa Chloe Adams. Kylie King. Carly Kolean, Nathan Adams, Madison Alverson. Kooiman, Emma Krugh. Hannah Barton, Eden Beyer, Paige Lapekes, Matthew Kellie Book, Jay den Brewer. Lenard. Seth Macomber, Grace Brown, Stephen Bums. Allison Matison, Michael Brendan Caswell, Caswell. John McAlary, Hailey McCue, Chappelow, Brian Chesnutt, Allyson McNutt. Madison < Sergio Cuison, Elizabeth Mello. Collin Miller, Kelsy Cutlip, Haley DeHaan. Josie Muller, Samuel Ogrodzinski, DeHaan, Carson Dole, Seth Padgett, Dakota Phillips, Reegan Edema. Kaytin Collin Plants, Julia Quick, Forsyth, Andrew Gosson, Kyle Reil. Grace Reinhard. Sarah Hannapel, Molly Garrett Replogle, Dakota Hulbert, Chad Jacob, Adam Rodriguez, Raegan Ross, Johanson, Jaymee Kars. Cass Sophia Rousseau, Thomas Kramer, rayden LaJoye, Rowan, Madelyn Saunders, Megan Logan, Lauren Lutz, Collin Selders, Kyle Smith, Katherine Miller, Lia Miller, Nicolas Smith, Kaila Elizabeth Mol, Grant Mulder, Solomon, Jeremy VanSickle, Trinity Palasek, Isabella Samantha White, Hannah Peters, Jane •a Replogle, Wright, Cody Yonkers, Jacob Maddisen Robirds, Tess Young. Scheidel, Taegen Scheltema. Eighth grade Justin Scholten, Emma Shea, All A's Grace Shoobridge, nreann Cynthia Arrieta, Ailexus Stahl, Samantha Totten, Barnes, Hayley •ashore. rianna Vanderstelt, Kayla Nathaniel Baughman, Trevor VanGessel, Sydney Beardsley, rittany Blair, » VanPolen, Virginia Webster. Breana Bouchard, Derek Seventh grade Brandon, Brianna Budd, A/B honor roll Kaitlyn Burbridge, Rachel James Allison. Adriana Chapman, Reece Cole, Aaron Ancel, Celeste Andrews, Czarnecki, Clara Dart. Lexie Bays, Alexandra Blair. Mackenzie Fasold, Carrie Kayla Bowen, Kaitlynn • Finholm, William Floyd, Isaac Buirley, Gary Buller, Garrett Genther, Rachael Gorton, Carpenter, Colten Charles, Paxton Paxton Granger, Granger, Rachel Jeremy Chatterson, Jacob Guikema, Madison Hannapel, Christensen, Adriana Cortese, Whitney Hemmes, Kirsten Madison Craven, Makayla Hey, Kiley Hilton, Hannah DeLaat, Xandria DeLing, Kelly, Lauren Kroells, Adam Krol, Matthew Lark, Carleigh Lenard. Cullin McManus. Jason McNamara, Luke Noah, Emerald O’Brien, Matthew Pavlik, Taylor Pratt, Rachael Ranes, Danielle Seeber, Emery Shepherd, Scott Scots. Norton added three Shumway. Ellen Sidebotham, assists. Logan Soule had one Katelyn Sparks. Levi Thaler, goal and six assists. Mirque Colin Thomas, Alyvia chipped in two assists, Thome, Samuel VerHey, Levi Fosburg and Coly Zych had Walker, Nicholas Wandrie, two goals each, each. and Cheyenne Webster, Alex VanRavenswaay and Jared Wilkinson, Peter Williamson. Johnson added one apiece. Yi Yang, Autumn Tarr made 16 saves on 22 Zwyghuizen. Reeths-Puffer shots. A/B honor roll The Rockets got two goals Aylin Aguiar, Madelynn from Casey Trautner and one * Benedict, Mallory Bergstrom, each from Dean Griffin, Curtis Chance Bivens, Kaylee Pek, Kyle Kolbe, Colt Shaffer Brownell. Ryley Cisler, Jason and Charles Thomas. Coles, Emily Davidson, Harlea Deabay, Jayden Deabay, Kyle Dora, Kiersten Duiven, Case French, Diane Fryling, Katlynn Hall. Brandon Haskin, Gordon Hayward, Kip Herich, Trevor Hodges, Spencer Irvine, Tomas Kaboos, Alyssa Kennedy, Elizabeth Kidder, Lake, Alyssa Mikayla Marshall, Dylanger McGill, Malory Middleton, Scott Miller, Kendra Norton, Ryan Numerick, Jordan Pitman, j Andrew Possett. 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Holidays I lolidays are the perfect time to sprinkle additional creativity or fresh B new thinking into meals for family and friends and — by using staples like pancake mix. syrup and instant mashed potatoes in unexpected ways — you can craft new and delicious dishes sure to make everyone smile. Try these recipes from Hungry Jack' using simple pantry staples, and turn them into what will T — JU M1 \ ll Sx® J IP® !«• i Wdz: become new brunch favorites: ■ Pul a unique spin on brunch food w ith a savory Ham, Egg and ( heese Pizza. ■ D1Y Pancake Breakfast Sandwiches’. You can assemble them for your guests, or get everyone involved by letting them build their own and add some custom touches like eggs, cheese or bacon. ■ Combine sweet, spicy and smoky flavors for Spicy Candied Bacon, a definite crowd pleaser. ■ Set out some flavored or Greek yogurt and a bowl of Good Morning Granola so guests can create their own breakfast parfaits. For more creative recipes and ideas, visit www.hungryjack.com. r BK with a Pantry Punch H • Vi Iff xfr JT3 1 Ham, Egg and Cheese Pizza I (5 Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes fi 1SL * £• ® Crust: IS ng 1 3/4 IM .I'' 1/4 -Ml — • *£5 - — 1 - 1/2 1/2 1/3 2 & Filling: 3 • 1 I 1 1/2 *'5 ■i »•« •It * Tl W \ id i d I t y 1/4 I Ham, Egg and Cheese Pizza r t Pancake Breakfast Sandwich FAMILY FEATURES ' . ■- I Spicy Candied Bacon Good Morning Granola Yield: 6 slices Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes •i« 1/2 pound extra-thick cut bacon, - about 6 slices 174 cup Hungry' Jack Original Syrup 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper Yield: 5 cups Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes 1. HEAT oven to 375°F. Line 15 x 10-inch baking pan with foil. Lay bacon slices on foil. 2. BAKE 18 to 20 minutes or until bacon edges begin to curl. Remove from oven. w Tilt pan to drain. Pat bacon with paper towel. Combine syrup, cayenne pepper, cinnamon and pepper in small bowl. Drizzle evenly over bacon slices. 3. BAKE 5 minutes or until evenly browned. Remove to wire rack. Cool 5 minutes. Serving suggestion: Candied Bacon Breakfast Sandwich: Layer fried egg on English mull in. Top with shredded cheese. Spicy Candied Bacon and a dash of hot sauce or ketchup. Top with other half of English muffin. 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup sliced almonds 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut (optional) 2 tablespoons wheat germ 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil 1/2 cup Hungry' Jack Sugar Free Breakfast Syrup 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup dried fruit, such as raisins, golden raisins, cherries or cranberries * 1. HEAT oven to 35O°F. 2. COMBINE oats, almonds, coconut, wheat germ, salt and cinnamon in large bowl. Combine oil, syrup and brown sugar in another bowl. Pour over oat mixture. Toss until well coated. Spread evenly in 13 x 9-inch pan. 3. BAKE 30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Cool completely. Stir in dried fruit. Store in airtight container at room temperature. 1/3 4 >A . Crisco' Original No-Stick Cooking Spray cups Hungry' Jack Complete Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix cup grated Parmesan cheese teaspoon dry mustard teaspoon onion powder cup water tablespoons Crisco Pure Olive Oil large eggs cup sour cream tablespoon Dijon mustard teaspoons fresh dill weed or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed teaspoon salt cup shredded Swiss or Cheddar cheese cup thinly sliced green onion ounces thinly sliced deli-styled baked ham, coarsely chopped Fresh dill sprigs (optional) For crust: 1. HEAT oven to 425°F. Coat 12-inch pizza pan with no-stick cooking mix, spray. Combine pancake mix. Parmesan cheese, dry mustard and onion powder in medium bowl, stirring until blended. Stir in water and olive oil until dough forms. 2. PRESS dough onto bottom of pre­ pared pan to form a crust, building up outside edge to forrn a nm. Bake 7 minutes. For filling: 1. WHISK eggs, sour cream. Dijon mustard, dill and salt in medium bowl. Stir in cheese and green onions. Pour over hot crust, spreading evenly. Toss ham to separate pieces. Sprinkle evenly over egg mixture. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until egg mixture is set in center. Cool 5 minutes before cutting. Garnish with fresh dill, if desired. Good Morning Granola Pancake Breakfast Sandwich Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Pancakes: Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray 3/4 cup Hungry' Jack Complete Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup Hungry Jack Original Syrup 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed, chopped into bite-sized pieces 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 3-inch round sausage patties* Eggs: 1 1/3 4 1/8 tablespoon butter cup diced red pepper large eggs teaspoon salt For pancakes: 1. COAT griddle or skillet with no­ stick cooking spray. Heat griddle or skillet on medium heat (35O°F). 2. WHISK pancake mix, water and syrup in medium bowl. Stir in cheese, potatoes and 1 /4 teaspoon salt. Cook sausage patties as directed on package. 3. POUR 2 tablespoons batter on griddle, spreading batter to make a 3-inch circle or by using 3-inch pancake molds, coated with no­ stick cooking spray. Repeat to •I» make 7 more pancakes. Cook 2 minutes or until golden brown. Tum. Cook second side 2 minutes. For eggs: 1. MELT butter in large skillet. Add red pepper. Cook and stir about 1 minute. Whisk eggs and salt in small bowl. Pour into skillet •it with peppers. Cook •it slightly, then shape into four 3-inch circles about the same size as the pan­ cakes and sausage. 2. PLACE one pancake on plate. Top with cooked sausage patty, egg and another pancake to make breakfast sandwich. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 3 more sandwiches. ♦TIP: If using prfi-made sausage patties, flatten slightly into 3-inch rounds, if necessary. �- * Pape 16/The Sun and New* Saturday March 30. 2013 Scot soccer team held off scoreboard in first contests The Fighting Scots have seen one goal scored through 160 minutes of soccer this season. Rock ford’s Rachel Neubecker scored It Monday, glancing a shot in off the post with 4 minutes 35 seconds remaining in the first half The Rams held on for a 1-0 wm. limiting the ScxXs to just one shot on goal in the game Caledonia had just one shot Wednesday as well, against last year's Division 2 Mate runners-up from Plainwell, but finished in a 0-0 tie with the visiting Trojans Brooke Hubbel earned the shut out in net for the Suits, stopping the two Trojan shots that came her way. Plainwell didn't put its shots on the Scot net until the final minutes of the contest. Seven players helped out z on •MMi- be and all played well/ said Caledonia head w coach Steve San x ter ~Lexi Bush and Sarah Specs spear­ headed the effort " The Caledonia team con­ trolled the ball for extended periods of time throughout the game, w ith much of that time spent in the attacking third of the field, but shots were hard to come by. Sanxter said his team's midfield play was much improved from Monday's opener against season Rockford •a Alena Kresnak Shelby Hanna Olsen. Jablonski did a nice job win­ ning balls and distributing balls in the attack." he said. Caledonia. 0-1-1 on the year, is off for spnng break The schedule doesn't get any easier with matches against Grandville and East when Kentwood play resumes. Caledonia girls open season with win at Gabriel Richard * Caledonia's varsity girls lacrosse team opened up its season with a big trip and a big win. The Fighting Scots scored a 17-5 victory' at Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard Tuesday. dominating the host team from (he get-go. The Scots led 11-3 at the half. Amy Kuzava led the Fighting Scots with font See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits goals, and also had two assists. 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Department of Public Works Director Duane Weeks said he has looked at the plans and estimates about a dozen trees will have to be removed, but he said most of them are small saplings. Gormley told the council he believes even a short trail will be welcomed by cyclists who just are looking for someplace close to ride and for cyclists looking for something other than the paved Paul Henry Trail. But some council mem­ bers said they are not in favor of the trail. Mike Lytle said he doesn't favor the idea park. They discussed the trail at Tuesday's committee of the whole meeting. Changes to the trail have been made after there was concern about the trail cross­ ing a walking path in the park. The proposed trail has been reduced from about 1 3/4 miles to about 1 1/2 mile. Gormley said members of the Michigan West Mountain Bike Association have assisted with planning the one-way trail so that it has minimal impact on the rest of the park. He said the path has been designed so that few trees have to be removed and min- by Julie Makarewicz Staff writer Village council members will discuss a proposed mountain bike trail in Wildwood Park at Tuesday's council meeting. The meet­ ing starts at 7 p.m. in the vil­ lage hall. Not all council members are sold on the idea of the trail in the 20-acre park. Mike Gormley brought the request to the village council several months ago. On Tuesday, some of the council members visited the park and walked the site to see exactly how the trail would impact the rest of the r - rz “F’* - •of f X*< —- ■ r-U* •’ — * - «r—. > I —' ^2 ■*** ■ Ii r ~ rd ■— • ’ —•t-* r- -—- - .. < - ' V*" - - ■ X7;*. not, council members agreed to move the issue onto their April 9 council agenda for further discussion. Another group has asked the council to also consider establishing a disc golf course at Wildwood Park. No decision has been made on that request. Currently, Wildwood Park contains some hiking paths that have been cleared and covered with mulch. There is a small parking area. Other than that, the park remains undeveloped at this time. The park is located west of M-37 and the Town Center Shopping Center. r I I - -c— . ■ wildlife and wildflowers." Council members thanked Gormley for revising the trail and marking it so the council members could take a look at the trail. Gormley told council members earlier he doesn't believe there will be any cost to the village for the trail and that members of the West Michigan Mountain Bike Association will with main­ tenance of the trail. He also said the WMMBA will donate funds for signs at the park. Although there was a dif­ ference of opinion on whether to allow the trail or a ‘£-’: --■W- . ,____ “!*-- •• •*1 - L* w— « Z- 1 IT* ■ . * - 7L’ L & ■ and is concerned about ero­ sion. He said he also wants to preserve wildlife in the park.. clerk Village Elaine Denton, who is not a voting member of the council, also expressed her concern. She said the village needs a vision for the park. "Right now it's 20 acres of Wildwood Park," said Denton. “I'm not opposed to mountain bike trails. I'm just feeling that this is not the right place. It's a small 20acre park — it's nice and quiet and a good place to just go for a walk. This just seems to me to be a special place we can preserve for New ordinance a blow to fracking in Orangeville - * 3.-7 * ■— S' -r-— —— ’ ' r JL v Xx- . - by Fran Faverman Staff Writer - In what appears to be the L _‘w.’ —■ ■ -X —first strike against fracking - tn r:... L-* • gl taken by a publicly elected “ '' • * .at- r— J. —* body in Barry County, the —- — - —---Orangeville Township Board of Trustees passed an ordi­ -i-,.r ~ •1 TT" - —— T _- nance on Tuesday evening ■ 1 -« 1 —*^41 -J*.*- .•*■£. . * I that could significantly hin­ *S" ■ <■— • der any company from W •-« * * engaging in the process on • - * ■> ' i properties it has leased from £--■r landowners. "Orangeville is the most proactive community," stat­ ed Trustee Robert Perino, referring to the fact that it is the first community in Barry' County to provide such an ordinance. Following the 5-0 vote to approve, Perino also Spring Break week weather in West Michigan has been a little chilly most of the CQmmented that a recent artiweek, but Thursday’s temperatures warmed up to the mid-50’s with plenty of sun- cle in the Wall Street Journal shine. This swan gliding along the Mill Pond by McCann and Irving roads is a wel­ had noted that violations and accidents appear to occur come sign of spring, (photo by Julie Makarewicz) ■ * <2^ rs-. i - Swimming in sunshine riiqS .jleew .enirte : emoo 138th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. • 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 more frequently amon 5a smaller companies in the industry than amon ea the large companies. "It is aimed to protect these roads from heavy use and it does not exclude spe­ cific industries,” industries," said Supervisor Tom Rook, clari­ fying that the ordinance is intended to be broader than just a means to prevent fracking operations. “Certain roads are exempt and fines can't exceed $500." However, details of the ordinance would suggest that fracking will be a difficult venture in Orangeville. The roads specified in the ordinance are Guernsey, Mullen, Enzian, and Bever, roads that are primarily resi­ dential and may be conven­ ient routes to and from land areas covered by leasing arrangements for the frack- ing process. Truck traffic on Norris, Marsh, and Lindsey Roads is limited to daylight hours. Excluded from operating on the specified roads are truck-tractor and semi-trail­ er, truck-tractor and trailer combination or a truck and trailer combination. The same vehicles are limited to operations daytime on Norris, Marsh and Lindsey Roads. There are significant exemptions from the ordi­ nance. For example, all agri­ cultural vehicles are exemptOther vehicles not ed. affected by the exclusions are those providing fire and other emergency services, road and power utility con­ struction and repairs, garbage rubbish and See FRACKING, pg. 2 Village error in water bills corrected; new bills sent vd ibiM l£ 2Jnsb I TSifiW 9VOQ2ib Icniaho ! to bf!9 orfT bsiicm aud iol mo Jnaz aiaV/ ib insm Ji bisa nur 3 now .2130101 □d (Mlliw 31 leom by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Middleville village resi­ dents are getting a corrected water bill after the village discovered a $30,000 error in original bills sent out at the end of March. The corrected bills were mailed April 2. Some bills for businesses had not been sent out prior to the mistake being discovered. Water and sewer depart­ ment director Duane Weeks said it was a computer pro­ gram error that calculated the wrong charges for customers. The corrected rate will be slightly higher for most residents. The error would have cost the village an estimated $30,000. Council member Shannon Endsley said she thinks the village should cover the cost. "It’s our fault,” said Endsley. “We made a mis­ take and the people shouldn't be responsible. We shouldn’t have rebilled them.” Other council members agreed. • If We have erred,” said Ed member council “Now we're Schellinger. asking our stockholders to remedy our error. You just don’t do business that way. Elaine Village clerk Denton said there have been some people coming in with questions, but she said so tar all have been very under­ standing when the situation is explained. Weeks said that after the error was discovered, he dis­ cussed what to do with Council President Charlie Pullen. They decided the best action would be to immediately send out cor­ rected bills. Council members also questioned why the issue wasn’t brought to the full council for a decision. "I felt it was better to do it as soon as possible so that people didn't already have their bills paid," said Weeks. Weeks also said, because it is already taxpayer dollars, he wasn't sure the village could just cover the costs. Instead of costing the village an estimated $30,000, the postage for rebilling cost the village about $330. village Weeks said employees followed direc­ tions given them by the com­ puter software experts. Unfortunately, the directions didn’t allow for accurate cal­ culations of the water bills. Endsley said she wasn’t trying to play the blame game on anyone, but just didn’t think it was fair to make property owners fix the village mistake. * Council member Mike Lytle said the decision has already been made and the council should stick with it at this time. In This Issue • Fracking is topic of Yankee Springs town hall meeting • Middleville council members review water/sewer rate study • As the smoke clears in Freeport, rebuilding dreams begin • Middleville and Caledonia spring . sports seasons previewed________ ■* �1 Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, April 6, 2013 FRACKING, continued from page 1 • removal, household moving services, hauling fuel oil and propane, and making house­ hold goods (e.g., appliances) repairs. Another section of the ordinance permits drivers of the excluded types who are traveling to the vehicle stor­ age facility or their own resi­ dences in the township to use the township roads that would otherwise be unavail­ able to them. The township also has the power to grant special writ­ ten permits to excluded vehi­ cles in special or unusual cases. A permit may be granted for one round trip on a specific day, is valid for no more than ten days, and must contain details of travel such as time, date, and route. Fees for the permits are to be set by the township board. Other provisions of the offenses remain at the level ordinance require posting of of a civil misdemeanor rather signs designating truck than becoming a criminal routes; such signs are act. required by Michigan law; Just as important as the prohibit the use of dynamic enforcement provision is a braking, known as Jake- provision for severability. In braking; and establish penal­ other words, should any pro­ ties for violations. Fines are vision of the ordinance be set at $300 for the first stricken down by a court, the offense, $400 for the second, remaining provisions can and $500 for the third. continue to stand. The ordinance also estab­ The board addressed lishes local control of another fracking-related enforcement by specifying action on Tuesday, this one a the township board has the request from the Michigan authority to designate its Land Air Water Defense own enforcement officer. In organization - a local antiother words, enforcement fracking grassroots group — will not be dependent upon for a donation to fund the the Barry County Sheriffs cost of an expert witness in Department nor nor the its suit against the Michigan Michigan State Police. By Department of setting the fines for viola­ Environmental Quality. tions at a maximum of $500 An opinion from for the third offense, the Township Attorney John Lohrstorfer said the Michigan constitution specifically prohibits the donation of public funds or the use of public credit for private purposes. He added •It that since the township was not a party to the suit, there was no way for the township to provide legally any finan­ Money raised will be for cial support to the group for equipment purchase the prosecution of the suit. Pancakes, Sausage, While there was no formal Eggs, Applesauce board vote, Rook said the and i Real Maple Syrup township would not provide financial support to the suit. Alto Fire Department PANCAKE SUPPER April 13th • 5 PM ■ 8 PM at theAlto Fire Station 6260 Bancroft Ave., Alto Donations at the Door Council members review water/sewer rate study « 06808643 by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Village of Middleville council members have been given a water and sewer rate study to analyze and to review before possibly being asked to consider rate ‘ increases. Duane Weeks, department of public works director, pre­ sented the study at the com­ mittee of the whole meeting Tuesday. He told council members it’s important they continue to review where the village stands with costs for water and sewer services and if the village is collecting enough in fees to cover maintenance and repairs as needed.. Weeks said the goal of the water and sewer funds is not to make money for the vil­ lage, but to have enough money available when expenses or repairs are need­ ed. If that's possible, the vil­ lage won’t have to bond for needed improvements or repairs and property owners won't have to see large fluc­ tuations in their bills. Council member Mike Lytle said it's probably bet­ ter to raise fees a little at a time rather than waiting sev­ eral years and making a dras­ tic increase. "I think we can handle a cost of living raise better than a big raise in one year," he said, adding that he said he knows of some communi­ ties where increases have been as much as 70 percent. "I don't think that would go over very well here.” Weeks said council should review the information and consider the issue. Council will discuss the rate study again at their May 7 commit­ tee of the whole meeting. In other matters at the committee of the whole meeting Tuesday: • Patricia Johns invit­ ed council members to attend the General Federation of Women’s Club-Gun Lake Area scholarship dinner and silent auction May 17 at the Gun Lake Community Church. Johns reminded council members the organi­ zation provides scholarships for area schools and not just to students from the Gun Lake area. Scholarships will be presented this year to stu­ dents from Thornapple Kellogg, Wayland, Martin and Delton schools. • Johns also told council members she has been appointed as an at-large member of the Barry County parks and recreation commit­ tee and that she values input from residents and the com­ munities. She said the com­ mittee is working on a fiveyear plan and that the village will be notified of the plan and public hearings to dis­ cuss the plan. Council member Ed Schellinger asked whether the village has considered hiring a Realtor to help sell village-owned property, Other council members asked him to find out more about costs of listing proper- ty with agencies and bring more information to the May committee of the whole meeting. Village • Clerk Elaine Denton reported she completed additional train­ ing for clerks recently. This the second year she’s attend­ ed classes for the clerk’s institute. If she completes a third year, she will eligible to become a certified municipal clerk. Denton told council during the classes she had the chance to meet with other and clerks believes Middleville is well ahead of other townships and villages in the state. "All in all it was very good," she said. Council will consider at its meeting April 9 to add two streets to the village street system in order to qualify for Act 51 funds from the state. There are sec­ tions of First Street and Sheridan Street that were pot included in the village local street system. Weeks said the village should add First Street from the intersection of First and Second streets, north to the West Main Street. Sheridan Street needs to be added from the inter­ section of Sheridan and Fremont streets, north to the village property at the Department of Public Works. 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Police told her to continue to watch the area and try to get a license plate if she notices the same car in the area again. *)b> 'Ute. Apple streets, Hastings. According Hastings to Police, the woman was on southbound Church Street. After stopping at the intersection with Apple Street, the driver failed to se an oncoming westbound vehicle driven by a 77-yearold Hastings man. The female driver had to be extri­ cated from her car by Hastings Fire Department officials and was taken* to in Hospital Pennock Hastings where she was treated for mipor injuries. The driver of the other vehi­ cle was not injured. The acci­ dent occurred about 12:50 p.m. ■ ”•>< J?1* Call 269-945-9554 lor Sun & News classilied ads Hi, Parents Seminar Cyber Safe helping your kids safely navigate life online ■Tas no? V ‘ am • I 0 r itiiiR .-‘/W J XE urn1" kill i) 31 KIFfr 7PM First Baptist Church 5215 N. M-37 Hwy. Middleville 269-795-9726 /J k r *0 I 1 M •_ e • .a resented by: -jiiari ■ :Ur FTJtechPartne mi ZjJX JWRS Mjwent; ■v ♦ 1■■ < Wednesday, April 10 0110^ ‘ art )U$: Several area residents completed requirements and were bestowed degrees from Central Michigan University in December 2012. Among those receiving degrees were residents from the following communities: Alto — Kurt Rempe, bachelor of applied arts; Kimberly Williamson, bach­ elor of science in education. Caledonia — Andrew in business administration; Timothy DeJong, bachelor of applied arts. Middleville — Renee Buckowing, bachelor of sci­ ence; Kristina Hooson, mas­ ter of science in administra­ tion; Aaron Tuuk. bachelor of science in education. Sunfield — Daria Zubrickas, bachelor of sci­ ence. Jacquelyn Wiest, bachelor of science in education. Delton — Caitlin Champion, bachelor of arts. Hastings- — Ashley Goodroe, bachelor of sci­ ence; Alex Kimble, bachelor of applied arts; Jordan Rambin, bachelor of science in business administration. Lake Odessa — Nicholas Clancy, bachelor of science ackus, master of science in Marlee administration; urggraaf, bachelor of sci­ ence; David Durkee, bache­ lor of science in education; Luke Gascho, bachelor of science; Blake Jones, bache­ lor of science in business Katelyn administration; Jonkhoff, bachelor of sci­ ence; Elizabeth Nol, bache­ lor of applied arts; Alexander Sackett, bachelor of science; Scott Bloom, O.D. Bard Bloom, O.D. starts this weekend Monthly testing of the emergency warning siren in Middleville starts April 6 at 1 p.m. The siren will be tested the first Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. The warning siren was pur- OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations chased by the village in the last year and this will be the first spring season it will be used to help warn village and area residents of potentially dangerous or threatening weather conditions. 216 N. Main 792-0515 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED ,06801160 I Loan Huynh 616-891-9703 The REW r ' Monday 9-7; Tuesday/Wednesday 11:15-7; Thursday-Saturday 9-7 LJJt Barber Salon _______ 6561 Jasonville Farms Blvd. S.E., Caledonia, Ml 49316 . • Haircut, Finish w/Hot Cream Razor Around Hairline, Ear Waxing - for only -- $11.00 • Mens Facials tions. The pubic is invited to attend and learn more about fracking. $25.00 • Women’s Haircut _____________$14.00 Be your own Perm ‘Facials $50.00 $30.00 Color $35.00 & mon Boss! Chair for rent. M-37 sY l—Omytv Vak*, /• 656* JssorMte Ferms Caledonia —■ rj GREEN Caledonia Community Schools Ul 3 a r O £ 1 Free Developmental Inventory (For 2 to 4-1/2 Year Old Preschoolers) L or small motor skills, Do you have concerns about the speech, large i socialization, learning and/or growth of your preschool aged child? L I We may be able to help! The Caledonia Community Schools will be conducting a developmental screening for preschool aged children (age 2 to 4-1/2) who may benefit from early educational intervention. If you are a Caledonia School District resident and would like to schedule a screening for your child, or if you have questions about whether your child should be screened, please call 891-6220. The screening will take place V !• Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 9868 Cherry Valley each week thru 5/23/13 ♦ » 3 c. Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center Q LU CK 3 Q- 9751 Duncan Lake Avenue There is no fee for this service. The next screening is planned for August, 2013 Thursday • 6:30 p.m. o g Wayland Hastings Fracking is topic of Yankee Springs town hall meeting Yankee Springs Township will host a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 in the township hall at 284 North Briggs Road. Representatives from dif­ ferent entities will discuss the “fracking” issue. This will be a structured and informative meeting about the process of fracking. Supervisor Township Mark Englerth will moderate the meeting. Guest speakers planned include Bill Mitchell, a representative for the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, and Mike Miller, a representative for the Michigan Oil and Gas Association. Eric Pessel, Barry/Eaton Environmental Health Department will also be available to answer ques- I Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Emergency siren testing Caledonia American Legion Post 305 ;10:fl Local students earn degrees from CMU BIAGO t ■| I r " ® 0 ■ 3DNVBO ♦ 06808335 ! t I _e• :♦ r— • * > -• - T*:-: * * > w* » „-•W w > r- •W \ "/ 0 . .1 I I » Ad I A/ - L A! tv!*■ <4 / ^*-*4 0 I J Ml L- A fL fIw *t ¥ 9> I •'; i *0 Ml Protect all that you’ve built with Safe. Sound. Secure.® insurance from Auto-Owners Insurance. 0 r.lJnllil- J**”. J* X. Doug Talsma Bob Nicolai See Doug or Bob for all your insurance needs! .. 7' 1 »: • it Call. Click or Come in. We will get it done for you!! * tAuto-Owners Insurance * 4 k t , Or - -a -7 / • •IT* MJ v t ' \1 • 1■ * BI \ ■\ * estens 4 looting i• 1 r*- Atfordalil ▼ I I ? 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Harrison, Pastor day ofyour week Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Service Times: PLA CE for Y O U www.fbcmiddleville.net the best Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Sundavz School.................................. ...................... -9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service.. ......................11:00 im. Sunday Evening Service.................. . ...................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Srudcnt Ministries........ .................. .....6:45 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week. Prayer____ ....................... 6:45 p.m. Wednesday Word of Life Clubs.... ........................ 6:45 p.m. committed followers of Jesus Christ who will reach our community with the Gospel Middleville ■Vn 1 Make Wesleyan Church 4Sunday Alan Moody. Youth Pastor m i d dlevill e yo u tfrgro u p. i ,1 A z Sunday Services 8:30am - Traditional 11:00am - Contemporary 9:45am Bible Studies and Sunday School Nursery available during services Sunday School.... ............ 10:00 a.m. @ St. Paul Lutheran Church Morning Worship ............ 11:00 III a.m. 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Youth....................... Pioneer Club......... Weds. 6:30 p.m. Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 Weds. 6:30 p.m. Bible Study............ Thurs. 9:30 a.m. www.stpaulcaledonia.org II^3 ’d Pastor Robert Gerke * All walks, One faith SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Worship BRIGHTSI yterian A Chur Church Real. Relevant. Relational. • i >1 illI Ages Aos Morninq/^Star Traditional: 9 AM Contemporary: 11 AM An Evangelical Covenant Community 405 N. M-37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945 5463. Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday...................... Sunday......................... Sunday (Spanish Mass) 640 Arlington Court • Middleville Next to Tires 2000 www.brightside.org • 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor - Caledonia 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Sundays 5-7pm The Intersect (9-12th) Sundays 5-7pm KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at Warn LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.org Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11.00 a.m. 269.743.4104 MomingStarChurchOnline.org www.FirstChurchHastings.org Good Shepherd Lutheran Church r CX CO 5 Pastor Terry Kenitz Call or see our website for information. Church: (269) 795-2391 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm J tEbe (Bit tKime jMetljobtet CljurcI) fl 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) Worship ........... ’•......................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class............................ 11:00 a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Considering becoming Catholic? ■ Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 I* Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 Kr 'Buildiiu] His Church MIDDLEVILLE ^■^48 T" 'In us iiiht tlirouqh us I SATURDAY SERVICE TIME 7pm SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 9:30am/11am 20 State Street Middleville, Ml / www.tvcweb.com I I CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, Children’s Sunday Scl•TOC1_& Choirs during worship, K - 3rd Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Rev. Jodie Flessner, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" Calvary Grace Brethren Church mt "The Bible, The Whole Bible, and Nothing but the Bible. " 13700 84th St., Alto, Ml 49302 • 868-7440 • Pastor Bryan Maley Peace CHURCH Website: www.calvarygracebrethrenchurch.com E-mail: calvarygbc@ymail.com Sunday School 9:30 a.m. • Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Lakeside Wednesday Evening Services: Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto Bible Study and Prayer........... CHRISTIAN REFORMED 7:00 p.m. Kids Time............................... 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Youth Group .... 6:45 p.m. 9:30 a.m Contemporary Worship ....................... .9:30 a.m. Sunday School........................................ 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher Church Office: (616) 868-6402 www.lakesidecommunity.org MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Saturday 6:00PM Sunday 9:30 & 11:15AM 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service .... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service . 5:30 p.m. cornerstone L* M church —~ www.cornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue Dutton Unite ch TLeformech Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH". Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Morning: 9:30 Evening: 6:00 Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 WFUR 102.9 Middleville United Methodist Church „ \s Truth 111 Church St. Office: (269)795-9266 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children’s ministry during worship am pm pm FM F----- ■ • y ■ x A %i no other COUPE I• I - Pastor Tony Shumaker www.umcmiddleville.org II “Celebrating 50 Years in 2012" ! Sunday Worship thetytirtuins 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Youth Group Wednesday AWANA K4 3 616.891.8119 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 Sunday School for all ages •l' 5 Letter to Bible ^Church A /• rf » F Join us for worship Sunday mornings at 8:3D or 11:00AM. 00AM. Midweek Prayer Rev. Neal Stockeland www.peacechurch.ee r. i » wivvv. whitneyvillebible.org IfCA 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52nd and 48:" St. Join us Sundays @ 9 & 11 am 5449 76th Street, Caledonia. MI 49316 616-698-9660 wwwthepointchurch.com (From Grand Rapid*. Go South on M-37, then West on 76th Street) 6:45 p.m. Fellowship Church authentic church for the modern world dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick and children's church 7:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Whitneyville .the point taw for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, middlevillecrc.org 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org GOD'S WORD NOURISHES Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Thy Word m 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. High School Youth meets Sundays at 6 p.m. Thursday Women’s Bible Study fSSCft Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Worship - Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org - 616-868-0621 Yankee Springs Bible Church «• EBh- Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. CZa Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) Vi i TIMES 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 10: Cl A.M. Holy Communion Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 A "Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. y 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 06800318 i ®l �I The Sun and News, Saturday, April 6, 2013/ Page 5 L Cyber Safety Parents Seminar at First Baptist April 1 > Product Sale * pleasure 25% OFF / shear HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR CUT PERM All In-Stock Products I COLOR •- NAILS HAIR CARE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY * V U d'M 5: TK Middle School names to I students of the month v* -' in The March students of the month at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School include (front row, from left) sixth graders Joshua Bachman, Connor Dannenberg, Carson Denman, Stephanie Green, Carly Grummet, Turner Halle, Kaleb Sydloski, May-Cee Tait, Conrad Zwyghuizen (middle) seventh graders Celeste Andrews, Hannah Barton, Ryan Brower, Garrett Carpenter, Elizabeth Cutlip, Braelyn Durkee, Samuel Finnie, Olivia Johnson, Katherine Miller, Elizabeth Mol (back) eighth graders.Cynthia Arrieta, Kaitlyn Burbridge, Jordynne Luft, Saige Redd, Tyler Rendleman, Kaylie. Taylor, Ryan Vander Kam, Ashlee Velthousem and Soren Wright. (Not available for • the photo were sixth grader Kiara Blough and eighth grader Jason McNamara.) .• •’Oft h I •4! •w LX A Foot & Ankle Pain JI. r i3i 891-9133 More > y < A ’ 3 < It -V * V TJ EMILEY, DPM • fI Board Certified ■ - MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED i On Staff at all Grand Rapids Hospitals INCLUDING MEDICARE & MEDICAID —▲ —A co Your local agent insures your Aut© 11® \0lM U FARM BUREAU J 9KB. BiblrCbii INSURANCE' /f/fLc^OKS W* - o © Jason Parks 9028 N. Rodgers Ct S.E. Caledonia i* GFWC Gun Lake women to learn about Long Lake Outdoor Center 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. CALEDONIA, Ml Diabetic Foot Care I "IDDlEIim SK *1 i * ** rn KENT PODIATRY 616-891-1233 jparks@fbinsmi.com I FarmBureaulnsurance.com Rick Johnson and Mary Hilton, directors of the Long Lake Outdoor Center in Yankee Springs Township, will be the guest speakers at the April 20 General Federation of Women's Clubs-Gun Lake Area meet­ ing. Johnson and Hilton will provide information on the history of the outdoor center, provide a slide show, and dis­ cuss the uses of the center. The meeting is at 9 a.m. at Yankee Springs Golf Course. If interested in attending contact 616-822-2874 or, for more information about the club, visit www.gfwcgunlake.org. The First Baptist Church of Middleville is offering a free cyber safety seminar for parents on Wednesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. in the main audi­ torium . ■ Designed to teach technol­ ogy survival and how to help children safely navigate life online, the community semi­ nar is structured around four goals: to provide knowledge and ideas needed to protect students; to provide the information/directions/addre sses needed to get to the many applications, software, and other tools available to monitor and to care about students; to provide a trained and experienced expert to answer questions and to pro­ vide possible solutions; and to provide an opportunity for team work, support, and encouragement. The seminar will be pre­ sented by^Chris Brown of T e cji p a r t^n e j s I techpartners.org. The church is located at 5215 N. M-37 Hwy., Middleville. Information is available at 269-795-9726 or fbcmiddleville.net. s 2 122 E. Main St. Middleville, Ml 49333 795-7719 i o 269- David W. Mansky I Treating ALL Foot and Ankle Conditions Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery Board Certified in Foot Surgery OUR MISSION is to provide honest, competent, service-orientated foot care at a level that exceeds our patients ’ expectations. -*4 CO 9385 Cherry Valley Ave. SE Caledonia 616-891-2577 I Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads de "SENSIBLE" about your water! SMELL THE DIFFERENCE * Over 35 years of experience AYNARD'- Fwater conditioning IY aynards \w wffrrp CONDITIONING ■■wjtTpbii 1 SALES * r - J CABLE * Fill out applications on www.caledoniatv.com I' 4^ Years Ij Stop in for your free water test! I B THANK YOU CALEDONIA " INTERNET VIEWERS!! 4 YNARD'S r Due to high demand. We TRIPLED our capacity7 for same-time viewers for both ___ ' LIVE, and ON DEMAND! ATER CONDITIONING If your water and laundry don't smell or look as clean as you would like... 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Saturday, April 6, 2013 Financial Focus 4U Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Help yourself reduce investment stress You probably aren’t too they perform in ways that worried about it, but April is raise your stress levels. Stress Awareness Month. Never invest in something Each year, the Health unless you fully understand Resource Network sjI nsors its characteristics and risk this “month” to inform peo­ potential. •I* ^4 ple about the dangers of • Be prepared for market stress and to share successful volatility. Over the long coping strategies. Obviously, term, the financial markets it’s important to reduce have trended upward, though stress in all walks of life — their past performance can’t including your investment guarantee future results. Yet activities. How can you cut for periods of months, and down on the various stresses even years, these same mar­ associated with investing? kets can sputter and decline. Here are a few possible So when you invest, be “stress-busters”: aware of this volatility; if • Know your risk toler­ you’re prepared for it, you ance. If you’re constantly won't be shocked when it lit worrying about the value of happens, and you should be your investments, your port­ able to better keep stress at folio may simply be t bay. volatile for your individual • Maintain realistic expec­ risk tolerance. Conversely, if tations. If you think your you’re always feeling that investments are going to earn your investments will never a very high rate of return, provide you with the growth year after year, you are more you need to achieve your than likely going to be disaplong-term goals, you might •a inted — and you could be investing too conserva­ easily get “stressed out.” tively. You’re much better off, from • Know what to expect a stress standpoint, not to from your investments. expect eye-popping‘SJ results. Uncertainty is often a lead­ • Diversify your portfolio. ingu cause of stress. So when If you were only to own one you purchase investments asset class, such as growth that are mysterious to you, stocks, and that particular you shouldn’t be surprised if segment & took a big hit during First Kehab / I PHYSICAL THERAPY YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • • • • a market drop, your whole portfolio could suffer, and it could take years to recover — causingL you no end of stress. But if you spread your investment dollars among a range of vehicles — stocks, bonds, government securities and so on — your portfolio has a better chance of weath­ ering the ups and downs of the market. (Keep in mind, though, that while diversifi­ cation may help you reduce the effects of volatility, it can’t prevent losses or guar­ antee profits.) • Think long term. If you only measure your invest­ ment success by short-term results, you can feel frustrated and stressed. But when you stop to consider your objectives, you may find that the most important ones, such as a comfortable retire­ ment, are all long-term in nature. Consequently, it makes more sense to measure the progress you’re mak­ ing with your investments in periods of years, or even decades, rather than days or months. Instead of fretting over your monthly invest­ ment statements, compare where you are today versus where you were 10 or 15 years ago. The results may well surprise and help “de­ stress” you. Stress Awareness Month will come and go. But by making the right moves, you can help take some of the stress out of investing for a long time to come. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. 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No appointments.Questions? yyi rkfc’ CallHCC 1-800-422-4405orwww.hcc-coin.com. * & WE ARE BUYING! RARE COINS ■ ■■'W. I r Trisha Kietzman, Jeffrey and Jessica Kietzman; ^7 reat uncle, niece, Gracelyn; Everett and Phyllis Kietzman. He proudly served in the U.S. Army in Korea. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 6. 2013 at 2 p.m. at MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf, 616 E. Main St., Caledonia. Rev. Dennis Gilbert will officiate. Relatives and friends may meet the family from noon to 2 p.m. prior to the service. at Interment Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memori­ al contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. David John Decker III MIDDLEVILLE, MI David John Decker III, “Taco”, age 28, of Middleville, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A lifetime resident of Middleville, he was a 2005 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. He was bom in Grand Rapids on January 2, 1985, the son of David John Decker II and Christine (Dan) White, He is survived by his par­ ents, David Decker II, Christine White, and his stepfather, Daniel White; his girlfriend, Nicole Ungrey and two sons, Damien and Brayion; also survived by his siblings, Pamela Decker and Will Ohlrich; also his 1 nephew, Keegan and niece, Alexis. He was preceded in death always made everyone happy and is going to be deeply missed by his friends and family. He loved sports and was always playing ball at the cage with the boys, and come fantasy football season you weren’t getting him off the phone. He always loved playing video games whether it be with his boys or the kids, showing them how it’s J_ne. Never to be forgotten, he is always in our hearts and prayers. His funeral will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Holy Family Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Hall, 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia. Online condolences may be posted on the obituaries page: www.sharpfuneralhomes.com by his grandparents, David and Sharon Decker; Uncle Daniel Decker, Aunt Carolyn Shutes, Uncle Robert “Bobby” Decker and cousin, Mariah Kohn. David Decker was always the person to turn to when you needed a smile. He always lit up the room when he walked in and was the jokester of the party. He William “Bill" Hoven CALEDONIA, MI William ’'Bill” Hoven of Caledonia was peacefully called to his heavenly home on Monday, February 11, 2013. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Donna; daughters, Cindy ' (David) DeVrou and Marcia (Brian) Bennett; grandsons, Cary DeVrou, Tony and Bradley Bennett; siblings and in-laws, Bernice Visser, Jean (Bern) VanderVeen, Etta DeGroote, Bob Hoven, ■x ft J J i 12'• V .>J • I M *I II It •li jiff •_ J J- nfl . Hl X. .V ’W ! I r ’ 1 • 1 Ft ryi t i r Ray (Ann) Hoven, Jay Boone, Russ (Mugs) Boone and Vi (Hez) DeJong, and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life is service planned at Whitneyville Bible Church, 8655 Whitneyville, Alto, Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 11 a.m. Visitation also one hour prior to service. Contributions in his mem­ ory can be made to Trillium Woods Hospice or Whitneyville Bible Church. Bowne Center begins hosting monthly meals ■tt 7-h f 9 am - 4 pm at: _ CALEDONIA, MI Raymond "Gordon” Kietzman, age 74, of Caledonia, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Lila Kietzman. Gordon is survived by his brother, Fred and Becky » Kietzman; nephews, Scott Kietzman, Timothy and l II ! IN H Ml 'I# 'll! '111 •la 'Hf! 'fol i Oft I • Bowne Center United Methodist Church will begin hosting its monthly dinners April 6. The first meal will be roast beef and roast pork meal with all the trimmings including homemade desserts. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. at the church and the next dinner will be held May 4. 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They managed to save one old toolbox filled with tools from the business. hy Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer He’s not sure when, where, or even how right now, but Ken Van Tol says he intends to rebuild Cheesebrough Wooden Rake Factory, a Freeport commu­ nity icon, that was destroyed by fire March 28. “I’m a dreamer." he said from his temporary office in a room of the Geiger Printing business in Freeport. “We’re planning to move forward and have a view to reopen the factory." Rebuilding won’t take place on the same site. Van To) says. He wants to leave that as a lasting memorial or historical footprint for the C heesebrough name. “Wc want the Cheesebrough Factory to leave a mark in Freeport at the site." he said. He envi­ sions some kind of marker or tribute on the site for a company that stood the test of time for years without changing how they did busi­ ness. The community can help Ejf Integrity Automotive Service 1 ■ 8 X 127H I278 N N. M 37 37Highua> Highway Hastings, Ml 4905B Phone: 269-948-9802 Fai: 269 948-9803 Ton\ Piotrowski, Ow ner ITOTOBHfflBCTWMff JuM South of Harry County fairgrounds at the Former M-37 Auto Parts • New and Used Tires • Front End Service • Alignments • Shocks 8 Struts • Oil Changes • Exhaust • Fuel Injection Service • Tune-Ups • Brakes • Diagnostics 06808818 historical in creating that site. More updates and infor­ mation will be available at www.cheesebrough.com or by calling a new phone that will be established Monday at 616-765-5321. The historic business actu­ ally began in the Dutton Area in about 1865 founded by English immigrant Job Cheesebrough. In In about 1876, the company relocated to Freeport where there was better access to hardwood timber needed for the rakes. The factory has been known as the Cheesebrough Handle Factory and the Freeport Handle Mill. The company produced the hay rake, the lawn rakes and a curd rake which were all popular sellers. The Van Tol family has owned the company since the early 1990s. Family members have worked hard to increase their market with new and different rake prod­ ucts aimed mostly at golf Look good, feel great without the wait! Now offering same-day crowns made with the latest digital with a basement was destroyed by the early-morn­ ing fire. The factory' took up nearly a half block on Division Street in downtown Freeport. The fire not only left a huge hole in the com­ munity, but an uncertain future for the Van Tol family who worked at the factory. Because the more than 100-yearold facility couldn't meet MIOSHA codes. Van Tol said the company could only hire family members. He said there were about five full-time workers and he said the business was growing. Since the fire, the Van Tols have been busy calling cus­ tomers, explaining their tragedy and hoping to fill orders as soon as possible. “Of everyone we called, we've only lost two customers," said Ken. “That tells you what kind of loyal­ ty we have and we re going to do what we can to keep them." Until 1915, at least 50 per­ cent of the mill's output was shipped abroad, to England, Ireland, France and Russia. The peak of production was I / 10 /thv, 1 I 1 —• -fc I * >• J - nare# iairru Z \ X X Bl®® 1 s' s' s X f 25 kS 1 F• 1 * < \ z £ i /1 /d -* I reached that same year with an average of 12,000 to 15,000 dozen bundles of wooden rakes produced in one year. This year, Ken said, the company was poised to ship out 600 dozen rakes. The age and use of the building also prohibited the family from having insur­ ance on the site. The factory still used many of the machines from the early 1900s that were used when the factory was built. 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Choryan, O.D. �The Sun and News, Saturday, April 6, 2013/ Page 11 - jgMR & 4C '• Pkr- ,t4 r w lij I• - • • 9\ * * □ms • :SL’ . :• a• • • • • 9 •• • • • A • • a Z , • gg&F’--’ a’ If- -• • £ -I >7>: A K■ f ’ . r* «1 I 1 I Nearly a week after the blaze at the Cheesebrough Rake Factory there are still puffs of smoke rising from the destruction. / 1 In a 1993 Reminder photo owner Ken Van Tol (right) talks with Reuben Fish who has worked at the factory for 52 years. From previous page r 4? ■ Michigan Magazine did a special video segment on the factory in 1994. Christie Geiger, a member of the Freeport Historical Society, shook her head while she watched it, still shaken by the event that has forever change the landscape of Freeport. “It’s just a shame. she said. “It's so sad. I’m so glad we have this video.” • Sherry Graham, another historical society member. helped gather newspaper articles and photos on the company. Several fire departments from throughout the area en teeth on the rake could easily be replaced if lost or broken. Ropes, pulleys, and hand­ held machines were not just antiques in a museum at ■> Cheesebrough - they were working tools used daily. - w 1 Jr' /A 1 •T7 Stepping into the factory was 4 like stepping back in time, with machinery mostly only seen in museums today shown at work. The site was designated a Michigan Centennial busi- L \ I 1 /X-T/\ I _ .1__ U 1 J ness in 1979, and was the last 1/ existing original wooden ill rake factory deft in the United States. Van Tol said since the fire I / the community has been out­ H fl // standing and he’s even get­ ” ^4 ting calls and possible assis­ ■* tance from business from Grand Rapids and around the state. He’s set up a tempo­ rary office in space provided 4 by Ron and Christie Geiger of Geiger Printing. “The community has been incredibly supportive,” he said, “ There’s a lot of good at will a lot of offers to help. Fish gathers completed rakes Reuben We’ve got offers of equip­ Cheesebrough Rake Factory. This photo was taken in ment and space. It's been 1993 for the Reminder. wonderful.” extreme heat before reached the site. When I first got to fire, 1 was walking on street between the fire were called to help with the devastating fire and investi­ gators are still searching for a cause. But because of the intense heat from the blaze and the amount of destruc­ tion. fire officials admit they may never know for sure how the blaze started. The fire was hot enough to melt bumpers and headlights on vehicles at Blough Auto Sales more than 50 yards away. Vinyl siding on a home about 200 feet away was also melted and dam­ aged. 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More than 40 youngsters attended the event Thursday and were able to take home a load of crafty treasures as well as some books to read. & • 7 st '' - ■ / Kylan Pratt, 5, gets help from library volunteer Fran Jones while he’s weaving on a CD disc. $ J* i foi fc lijs^ ,351 ■— - kite ig fc j •J ,-rii I total talk Wm I is* J Taylor Snow, 7, tries her hand at marble painting in a box. (photos by Julie Makarewicz) » A I r:- 1 1 w * •A * - V feta 1 O¥ •I NOTICE OF $hl a iia S 8® Xavier Dettman, 5, in intrigued by a new book he picked out at the library. PUBLIC HEARING THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION n Elliott Neff, 4, and his sister, Emma Neff, 6, work on making grass caterpillars. April 22, 2013 mi i •. The Thornapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 22, 2013 at 7pm or as soon thereafter as YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP possible at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333, to address the following: Ordinance to Amend the BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 •• • * * • Thornapple Township Zoning Ordinance (effective date 7-24-2010). Proposed amendments relate to Section 19.53 Mineral Extraction and Processing, Article The proposed amendments have the effect of requiring fencing around a mineral extraction operation; clarifying sign regulations and permitting a 3-foot open space between the bottom of a ground sign and the ground; limiting the height of a monolithic sign base to 18 inches; and removing regulations that currently prohibit wetlands from being included in part of a lot or parcel. Any interested person may attend the public hearing to learn about I the amendments and offer comments to the Planning Commission. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED APRIL 16,2013 FOR LAURA L. RUNGE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. EXCEPTION USE PERMIT to allow an OFF-PREMISE SIGN.at the intersec­ tion of Briggs Road & M-179 PUBLIC HEARING DATE: MAY 2ND, 2013 I Friday: 9 am-12 pm TIME OF MEETING: 7 pm Township Hall - 284 N. Briggs Rd., Middleville, MI been changed to Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Township offices at the address noted above during the following Monday - Thursday: 9 am -12 pm & 1 - 4 pm; Tliesday, April 09,2013 PURPOSE OF MEETING The Regular Scheduled Business Meeting of April 11th, 2013 has The request has been forward to the PLANNING COMMISSION as a SPECIAL I JISj DATE OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING: A copy of proposed text amendments may be examined in the regular business hours: This notice is posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Public Act •It 267 of 1976, as amended, MCL 41.72A(2) and (3), and the Americans With Disabilities Act. Fi ton Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD by calling the following: Janice C. Lippert, Clerk Yankee Springs Township Janice C. 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Susan Vlietstra, Thornapple Township Clerk I BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING XXIV Sign Regulations, and Sections 21.30(b)(6), 21.38(a)(9) and (10) and 22.5 B. to I * ■ • tot Call 269 9554 for Sun & News classified ads s’«. •I —-- «r ——- I �- y I The Sun and News, Saturday, April 6, 2013/ Page 13 Thornapple Kellogg High School is i names honor roll students SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 12, 2013 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, * Thomapple Kellogg High School has released the names of students achieving honor roll status for the sec­ ond trimester of the 2012-13 school year. Students with a grade point average of 3.7 or above were designated as high hon­ ors. Those with a GPA of 3.5 to 3.699 were named honor students, and those earning a GPA of 3.0 or above were named honorable mention. Ninth grade High Honors Tannah Adgate, Madeline Barber, Drayson Beyer, Mersades Bowen, Jackson Bronkema, Max Brummel, Madeline Buehler, Brittany Buehler, Genevivie Bums, Alana Cairns, Nicholas Comeau, Miah Dammen, Krista Dollaway, Jacob Emery, Josi Ezinga, Jacob Farnsworth, Sarah Joseph Feldpausch, Gaikema, Tiffany Gallimore, Jacob Gipe, Braedon Halle, Katie Caryn Hannapel, Hanshaw, Samantha Henion, Chase Hunderman, Kari Johnson, Cathrine Kelly, Makayla Renee King, Koepke, Mackenzie Kollar, Megan Kraus, Adam Kurdelski, Olivia Lamberg, Nicholas Lapekes, Kelsey Michelle LeMay, Emily Lindemulder, Lowery, Noah Macomber, Oralia Martin Martin, Hanna McCrath, Alyssa Miller, Noah B. Miller, Noah J. Miller, Mackena Muller, Justin Numerick, Briley Oly, Phillips, Christopher Machayla Poe, Heather Price, Nathan Raymond. Katrina Megan Reed, Replogle, Mason Rittenberg, Jacob Scholma, Connor Smith, Shea, Hayley Catherine Sprague, Justin y i-j V' i ij Cxi 11111 *w>*vz*j Sydloski, Benjamin Telfor Lindsay Thomas, Jennifer Tyler Vander Tuokkola, Heide, Kayla Westcott, Alex Wilkins, Amy Ziccarello. Honors Brian Akey, Brooke Berg, Taylor Bondeson, Dominique Cassis, Destiny Dunkelberger, Gregg Granger, Jessica Gulch, Holly Hall, Troy Hermenitt, o. » ■■ ' ■ ■ / r1 \ 9 s ! I * I i i * p; kr 01 0X5 n Anna Lynn, Rachael Marcy, Zachery Meehan, Alysha Melkonian, Tayler Moore, Gaetano Piccione, Sabriah Postma, Katharine Price, r* £.0 IN I 'j Emily Riva, Hailey Strimpel, Brandi Weslow, Abigail Wright. Honorable Mention ■ Hana Alverson, Haley Alverson, Kyle Bailey, Siera Baker, Isabella Balsitis, Allisha Beggs, Mallory Berg, Elizabeth Betcher, Troy Boonstra, Matthew Brown, Kelsey Buller, Arisbet Cardoza-Requena, Bryce Clark, Elizabeth Coe, Marcus Dugan, Izaak Eggebeen, Liveah Foote, Lauren Gleason, Lauren Hager, Nicole Hair, Ryan Hemphill, Donnaya Hinton, Megan Jonker, Jacob Kidder, Tea Kruisenga, Emily LaJoye, Jordyn Lanning, Kyle Makarewicz, Michael McNee, Olivia McNutt, Crystal Melkonian, Logan Minor, Zhoe Moore, Rees Price, Michael Mulder, Lauren ’ Nathan Rapp, Ricketts, Kailey Ritzema, Nicole Jeffrey Rogers, Sanchez, Megan Schloff, Josiah Schmid, Kendall Schut, John Siuda, Mark Smendik, Anna Stewart, Joshua Swanson, Shepherd Trickle, Steven Vannette, Logan VanPutten, Jacob Vazquez, Samantha Walter. 10th grade High Honors Graycen Bailey, Sarah Bakker, Austin Beardsley, Rachel Belson, Andrew Brown, Emily Chatterson, Bethany Converse, Cole Gronkright, Amy Cutlip, Carley Dole, Alexis Esch, Erin Finholm, Luke Foote, Clayton Francisco, Megan Genther, Nicholas Gonzales, Jacob Gorton, Thomas Hamilton, Jessica Haney, Bryce Hayward, Hunter Herich, Jade Hilton, Heidi Hodges, Nicholas Iveson, Alexandra Johnson, Christopher Kaboos, — — — * Kyle j Kane, Quynn Kars, Noah Kim, Kyle Kraus, Patrie LaJoye, Joseph Lambert, Mason Lettinga, Madeleine Lince, Daniel McAlary, McDaniel, Christopher Wesley Morgan, Jane Noah, Jenea Petter, Dalton Phillips, Tyler Pohl, Jessica Quick, Hallie Ross, Ethan Scobey, Nathaniel Seeber, James Senard, Jenna Shoobridge, Merle Simmons, Rachel Soyka, Smith, Raquel Christian Stayton, Jillian Sterman, Connor Tedrow, Village of Freeport Department of Public Works The Village of Freeport is accepting applications for temporary employment for the DPW. Requirements of this position shall include, at a minimum, a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license. Mail application to Village of Freeport P.O. Box 10, Freeport, MI 49325, or you may pick up an application at the Village Office during scheduled hours, Mon. & Wed. 9:00am12:00pm. Application must be returned by Nov. 22, 2010. Yvonne M. Aspinall Village Clerk k___ VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Rebecka Strumberger, Ziccarello, Hattie Zylstra. Tripp, Michigan was called to order at Holley Thaler, Honors VanDommelen, 7:02 p.m. by President Pullen. Elizabeth Aguiar, Derek Zackary VanSiclen, Present: Lutz, Lytle, Pullen, Chandler, Samantha Karleigh Churchill, Michael DeGroot, Shanyne VanStrien, Daniel Reyff, Schellinger, Van Noord. Absent; Endsley. Glory Geldersma, Sandra Waddell, Kaeli Walls, Alexis L 10th grade Paige Lajcak, Walter, Ziming Wei, Jordan ACTIONS TAKEN Gerou, Honors 1. Motion by Reyff, support by Lapekes, Kyle Welton, Michelle Whitney, Emily Adams, Andrew Hannah Lytle to approve the revised o Meghan Mikayla Youn Kennedy Lowery, Anderson, Katelyn Barnes, agenda. All yeas. Motion Mackenzie Zoet. • Passed. Jake Benjamin, Rae-Lynn Malmstrom, 2. Motion by Reyff, support by Honors Carter-Orr, Madeline Cole, Mannisto, Matthew Miller, Lytle to approve the revised Hayley Balsitis, Dahlia Palmer, Luke Taylor Cross, Emma Grace, Jared meeting minutes of February Bird, Jeremy Nathan Graham, Lauren Poholski, Kylie Skinner, Beckett, 26, 2013. Ayes; five. Absent; Michaela Blain, Hunter Grinage, Andrew Guriel, Austin VanGessel. one. Abstain; one. Motion Bultema, Byron Cachott, Passed. Honorable Mention Cody Hayes, Conor Leach, 3. Motion by Reyff, support by Brandon Boonstra, Travis Jacob Calkins, Cassie Clark, Katelyn Marquard, Van Noord to approve the Allison Dalton, Kaylee Taylor Alexander Sparks, Elisabeth Buckowing, MCOW meeting minutes of Travis Trippett, Chambers, Sarah Chambers, DeVries, Jordan Donker, Swart, March 5, 2013. Ayes; six. Brandon Coles, Drew Daniel Dykstra, Allison Absent; one. Motion Passed. Alexander Viviano. 4. Motion by Schellinger, sup­ Courtney, Jacob DeLaat, Esther, Hannah Fasold, Cole 10th grade port by Van Noord to Abigail Dougherty, Abigail Gahan, Chadwick Geers, Honorable Mention approve Resolution 13-07, Graham, Donja Gorter, Christian Kelli Emily Beard, Kaylee Ezinga, Suspension of Trash, Litter Christopher Hunter Hampel, Gulch, Berry, Adam Brew, Cordy Andrew or Junk Ordinance during Spring Cleanup. Ayes; six. Cole, Herrera, Katherine Huska, Heynig, Zachary Kidder, Baylee Brophy, Absent; one. Motion Passed. Kristen Kempema, Kameryn Austin LaVire, MacKenzie Ryder Curtis, Katlynn Motion by Reyff, support by 5. Maring, Madeline Kidder, Louis Koepke, Tyler Lund, • Sydney Dermody, Lutz to approve Resolution McCullough, Krynn Feutz, Krouse, Kirstin Kulikowski, Whitney DeVries, 13-08, a One Time James Gabriel Seeber, Kaitlyn Lanning, Logan Gahan, Kayla Gibbs, Travis Exemption to the Pickup Time with Republic Services Ryan Gorton, Lilian Grusnis, Lawson, Ryan Lowery, Telfor, Dustin VanMeter, for Spring Cleanup. Ayes; Daniel Vannette, Morgan Justin Makarewicz, Charles Hall,. Kylee Alixandra six. Absent; one. Motion McKenna Mandock, Kimberly Marble, VanPutten, Kasey Willson, Hershberger, Passed. Judkins, Andrew Kidd, Kyle Hannah Naylor, Bethany Chelsea Workman 6. Motion by Reyff, support by Honorable Mention Lytle to approve Resolution Kniffen, Brandon Lanting, Noffke, Thomas Nozal, Miriam Adams, Yoncei 13-09 the exemption of Fees Pattison, Megan Cierra Riley Lenard, Donald for Peddlers, Vendors, Arrazola Aguilar, Robert Possett, Grace Samantha Pequet, Mennell, Transient Merchants and Bauman, Brett Montgomery, Dylan Mucha, Nathanael Prince, Corey Barber, Solicitors for specific Village Anthony Nye, Danielle Ray, Quint, Jennifer Raye, Marisa Chanesa Bennett, Kendal Events. Ayes; six. Absent; Robirds, Bloomer, Cade Bowman, Kenzie one. Motion Passed. Jade Ringleka, Jonathan Repp, 7. Motion by Schellinger, sup­ Rachael Robin Bracht, Alma Celada Roth, Rinvelt, Heather Rolison, Victoria port by Van Noord to Ruiz, Leah DeFer, Danielle Nathanael Ryfiak, Mykayla Senard, Mandy Shepard, approve Resolution 13-10, to Dettmann, Nicholas Flynn, Scott, Jesse Smith, Leslie Ronaldo Zepeda Sambrano. set a public hearing for Carlind Forsythe, Nicholas L 12th grade Strouse, James Struble, March 26, 2013 for the Glowe, Courtney Gould, MDNR Trust Fund Grant High Honors Savannah Temple, Megan Application. six. Ayes; Michael Hall. Clifford Hall, Angelique Alcala, Tanner Thomas, Taylor Tyndall, Absent; one. Motion Passed. Mary Elizabeth Kimberly Webster, Daniel Allen, Grant Allison, Sara Hardy, 8. Motion by Lytle, support by Anderson, Taylor Hinken, Michael Howlett, Yates. Noord to approve Van Brooklynn Eric Jachim, Armstrong, Jessica Arrieta, I Ordinance 2066, to authorize 11th grade the sale of 100 Arlington. Alexis Aspinall, Sara Barber, LaMange, Jonathon Linsea, • High Honors Ayes; Schellinger, Van Zachary Camden MacLeod, Clarissa Bass, Makayla Agostini, Kai Noord, Lytle, Pullen. Nays; Miller, Kelly Mousseau, Beardsley, Stephen Betcher, Annette Aspinall, Caitlyn Reyff, Lutz. Absent; Endsley. Karlee Mulder, Stephanie Billett, Bethany Colton Joseph Barnes, Bailey, Motion Passed. Kayla Britten, Olthouse, Quinton Otto, Hannah Bashore, Brooke Blough, 9. Motion by Lytle, support by Reyff to accept the current Bauman, David Berdecia, Chandler Bronkema, Allison Lawrence Price, Brett Raye, bills for March 12, 2013 for Heather Raymond, Michael Bryn Beyer, Michael Brown, Brown, Karley Cisler, Olivia $58,754.64. Ayes; six. Redman, Megan Reineer, Cooley, Alicia Czarnecki, Jacob Brummel, Bethany Absent; one. Motion Passed. Kyler Roe, Cheyenne Sigler, . Erin DeGroot, Lacie 10. 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They'll be looking to pass on their Sports Editor Things seem to have flipped for the Fighting Scots. . For years the distance run­ ners have carried the day for the Fighting Scots, helping them battle for conference championships in the OK Gold Conference. Caledonia's varsity boys’ track and field team is in the OK White now, and it will be the sprinters looking to lead the way in the new league this season. ‘ Fighting Scot head coach Kevin Remenap, who's entering his tenth season leading the program, said his young sprinters have grown up. The group includes soph­ omores Eddie Kelly, Jalen Burton, Jake Harrison and The 2013 Caledonia varsity boys’ track and field team. Team members are (front from left) Jake Overway, junior Landon Tompkins. Cameron Blehm, Garrett Hubbell, Jake VanderVeen, Kardokh Piromari, Dean Chase, Lucas Barnes, Trent Feyen, Senior Cameron Blehm, a Jacee Gutowski, Tyler DeCamp, Bryan VanNamen, Austin Monson, Kenneth VandenBout III, (second row) varsity newcomer, will also Joshua Risner, Jensen Miller, Alex Haugen, Jake Vaughn, Dillon Regan, Austin VanLaar, Shane Doane, Steven add his talents to the shorter Sammons, Alex Farhadi, Ryan Fischer, Wesley Borkowski, (third row) Matt Delaney, Raydeer Piromari, Zach races. Feyen, Mathew Flegel, Tyler White, Jason Hazelbach, Logan Fleisher, Parker Harris, Austin Watrous, Noah The. Scots should score Wegener, (fourth row) Adam Morrison, James Frey, Brandon Hovinga, Andrew Greenland, Madison Hillis, Kolin some •It ints in the hurdles as ____ well. Seniors Jake Overway Arnold, Tyler Kim, Justin Tuuk, Craig Southerton, Quinton Jeschke, Eric Farhadi, Billy Newhof, (fifth row) Bailey Kincer, Grant Grant Jelsema, Jelsema, Alex Alex Ruhlman, Ruhlman, Mike Mike McGookey, McGookey, Erk Erk Sekelsky, Sekelsky, Nich Nich Scholl, Scholl, Bryce Bryce Tufts, Tufts, Alex Alex Herriman, Herriman, and Dean Chase both made Kincer, the finals in their loaded Ted Smith, Caleb Miller, (sixth row) Jake Harrison, Ed Kelly, Jay Burton, Logan DeYoung, Shane Sumner, Noah regional last year, and Miller, Caleb Schantz, Austin Unseld, Mike Ober, Trevin James, Kyle VanPutten, (back) coach Joe Zomerlei, Remenap said both guys coach Ben Thompson, coach Ben Howell, coach Andrea Miedema and head coach Kevin Remenap. experience to juniors Jake and VanderVeen Matt Delaney who could con­ tribute in the shot put and the discus too. “The distance program, normally our bell-weather, is a little bit down this year,” Remenap said, adding that the team will be looking for a few younger guys to step up and contribute. Caledonia does f^ve sen­ iors Trent Feyen and Lucas Barnes and juniors Jensen Miller and Josh Risner back in the distance events. Blehm and junior Steven Sammons will add some speed in the middle distance races. The Fighting Scots will visit Thornapple Kellogg Tuesday, then open up the OK White Conference sea­ son Thursday at Grand Rapids Christian. Remenap said he expects the Eagles to have one of the toughest teams in the Scots’ new league, with stiff com­ petition coming from East Grand Rapids and Jenison as well. The Scots’ first hoirife meet of the season will be a dual with Jenison April 18. & ,1! jj!’1 0 It* jfiiA L a \])l I Scots looking to conquer their new conference by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Fighting Scots are so experienced and so talented that just five girls were able to crack the varsity roster who weren't members of the team last season-. There are 15 girls back from the team that went 163-1 last year and won its pro­ gram’s fourth consecutive OK Gold Conference cham­ pionship. That group is led by a trio of all-state performers, sen­ ior forward Corrie Good, senior midfielder Sam Maher and junior midfielder Rubina Veerakone. Kendra Stauffer returns up front as well, to team with Good to give opponent’s defenses fits with their skills and speed. SEIF CHIROPRACTIC I The 2013 Caledonia varsity girls’ soccer team. Team members are (front from left) McKenna Maynard, Annika Hoekstra, Olivia Clipfell, Corrie Good, Sarah Spees Kendra Stauffer, (second row) Jaime Canada, Rubina Veerakone, Tia VanSuilichem, Shelby VanLaar, Brooke Hubbel, Alena Olsen, Sam Maher, Hannah Jablonski, Abby Morse, (back) head coach Steve Sanxter, coach Meghan Sanxter, Cariota Cots, Lexi Bush, Shelby Kresnak, Natalie Avery, Maddy Morse, coach Carlie Cook and coach Jaime Pilbeam. CALEDONIA RENT ALL Phone: 616-891-0050 9090 S. Rodgers Ct. 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Head coach Steve Sanxter, who's entering his tenth sea­ son leading the Fighting Scots program, said the goals are the same as usual with the move into the OK White Conference: for his girls to challenge for a conference championship and be play­ ing their best at the end of the season when they enter their brutal Division 1 District Tournament. The Scots are 0-1-1 so far this season, and have yet to tally their first goal. The weather is slowing everyone down a bit, and Sanxter said his team is going to have to adjust on the fly in upcoming games as he tries to work out the best combinations to have out on the field. The Scots return to action Wednesday at home against Grandville, then will host East Kentwood Friday. The OK White Conference season starts April 15 when the Scots visit Grand Rapids Christian. MULLERS KIM'S K0NSI6NMENT PAINT N PAPER Phone: 616-891-9171 227 E. 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It’ll be a non-conference Christian, one of the Scots’ ence season with a set against the Eagles, playing two in battle between the Fighting new league rivals, Caledonia head coach Pat Grand Rapids April 16 and and Troians Trojans as 1 Scots Caledonia has moved into the Gillies calls the OK White a one in Caledonia April 18. OK White Conference this “strong baseball conference Following the contest with by Brett Bremer I u TK, the Scots visit South Christian for a double header Thursday then play one Kentwood East against Friday. Leading the way for the Scots is a group of six returning starters, and a couple other guys with varsity experience from a season ago. Sophomore Mitch Horgan and senior Ryan Zoet will return to the mound for the Fighting Scots this season, along with varsity newcomer Nick LoMonaco. sophomore LoMonaco, Chris Clark and senior Mike TeRoller will fill the middle infield spots for the Fighting .Scots. Clark and senior Heath . Hoogerhyde will share time behind the place. Zoet and Horgan will share time at first base when not on the mound. •It. Hoogerhyde will fill a spot in the outfield when he's not wearing his catcher's equipment, along with seniors Isaac Andrusiak and Justin Krueger. “If our pitching can develop, we will be competitive,” Gillies said. ■I Scot softball plays some big games early on this season v 1k -L' a, k "I by Brett Bremer Hu IWZ' •V k v. to mW'* •* •ii 'Mr 4 ■u’ *1 * Sports Editor It’s not going to be an easy start to the season for the Fighting Scots. Caledonia’s varsity softball team opens the season double headers against two former OK Gold Conference rivals, then in between dou­ ble headers against two of its top competitors for an OK White Conference title the Scots host one of the tough­ est softball programs in the state. That’s just the first two weeks. The Fighting Scots open the season with a double header Thornapple at Kellogg Tuesday, then will play at South Christian Thursday. The OK White Conference season begins for the Fighting Scots at Grand Rapids Christian April 16, then the Scots’ play their home opening double header April 19 against Hudsonville. The Scots close out the two week stretch with a home double header against Jenison April 23. Caledonia head coach Tom Kaechele, who's back for his 12th season leading the Fighting Scots, said he expects Jenison and Grand Rapids Christian to be two of the top teams in the OK White Conference this year. The Scots hope to be one of the top, if not the top, team in the league. “Moving to the OK White, I feel we will be very com­ petitive and look to win our this conference year,” Kaechele said. “Our goal is to win conference and go as far as we can in the tourna­ ment.” -The Scots have a great group of players back from last year’s team which wzent 24-11 and won a district championship. The group includes senior Karleigh Hoekstra at first base, and juniors Whitney Denton at short stop, Morgan Swift at third base, Andrea Gerloski at catcher and Sarah Austin at second base. All six were all-conference performers last year. Also back are junior out- The 2013 Caledonia varsity softball team. Team members are (front from left) head coach Tom Kaechele, Sarah Austin, Ashley Miller, Caitlyn Arnold, Karleigh Hoekstra, Andrea Gerloski, McKenzie Miller, coach Kevin Kaechele, (back) McKenzie Butgereit, Morgan Swift, Whitney Denton, Kailee Whitcomb, Rachel Willoughby and Maddie Poll. fielders Mackenzie Miller and Madd Poll and sopho­ more infielder Ashley Miller. Denton and Swift will take care of most of the pitching duties for the Scots through- Coach Kaechele likes his team's versatility. “We will have depth and speed with this year's team,” he said, “the ability to hit the long ball and play the short game.” out the season. Newcomers include junior outfielders Kailee Whitcomb and Rachel Willoughby, sen­ ior outfielder Caitlyn Arnold and sophomore Mackenzie Butgereit. Trio of regional qualifiers is back for Scot boys' golf team by Brett Bremer II mas ( sejis X’-S'S tail* Sports Editor Caledonia varsity boys’ golf coach Gus Wagner is excited. His team returns seven of its top eight scorers from last year’s team, which placed Baum and Miller White will be “ very challengCoe, fourth in the OK Gold were all regional qualifiers ing.” Conference. A senior filled Forest Hills We’re young, but good,” last year, as the Scots were just one spot shy of qualify- Central team was fifth at the 'Said Wagner, Division 1 State Finals last The group of returnees is ing for regionals as a team in year. East Grand Rapids and led by juniors Matt Miller and Division 1. „ . . Wagner said that the move Grand Rapids Christian were Joey Baum, senior Alan Bont from the OK Gold to the OK fifth and eighth respectively and sophomore Ryan Coe. in the state in Division 2. East Grand Rapids had a senior filled line-up like the Rangers, but Grand Rapids Christian has a young line-up much like the Scots last year. All three teams will be tough again. The Fighting Scots will start the season r at Kenowa Hills Tuesday. The OK White Conference season begins with the Pre-Conference Tournament hosted by Forest . a™i 17 Hills Central April 17. jns tfliaps . i r4 Caledonia one of five top ten teams in new league ~4 by Brett Bremer 1 r. I i 5®»* * £ ^10 0** ir 4 A ' I 0” * ’Loi" 9 **[I Sports Editor The Fighting Scots are going to put the phrase “to be the best, you've got to beat the best,” to the test this spring. While most of the Caledonia athletic programs are making the move from the OK Gold Conference to the OK White Conference this spring, the Fighting Scot varsity girls’ lacrosse team is moving from the OK Conference’s Tier II to Tier 1. The Scots were 20-0 in Tier II the last two seasons, winning back-to-back league championships. The Scots shouldn’t expect another undefeated conference sea­ son. “We moved from the easi- est league in the state to the hardest league,” said head coach Ralph Shefferly. East Grand Rapids, ranked first in the state, won the championship state chamnionshio in Division 2 last year. Grand Rapids Catholic Central, ranked second in the state, won the state championship in Division 2 the year before that. Rockford was a state semifinals in Division 1 last year, and is ranked seventh in the state. Forest Hills is currently ranked fourth in the state in Division 1. The Scots are ranked tenth. Those rank­ ings are for all division com­ bined. “If we could split with every team in our league it would be a huge step in the right direction,” Shefferly said. “The girls want more /I f —> 9J COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR Middleville: 269-795-3550 0 1 Caledonia: 269-891-3550 SwierengA SINCE Bk------ U EWE 1 9 4 9 A E R S Phone: 616-891-5750 Caledonia D&W Center i-• Cat 1 The 2013 Caledonia varsity girls’ lacrosse team. Team members are (front from left) Savannah Monroe, Tori Alexander, Matti Hisey, McKinzie Arnold, Ashley 1 11 * Watson, Amy Kuzava, (second row) Maggie ~ DeJong, Brianna Hoogterp, Bailey Aversano, Genevieve Jablonski, Jacquie Andreano, Jamie Ulanch, Faith DeForest, (back) Helene Miller, Elizabeth Frey, Kendra Venema, head coach Ralph Shefferly, Trisha Koning, Miranda DeYoung and Brenda Disante. than that. It will be a great year full of very competitive and exciting lacrosse. The state champion will come out of our league this year, it just remains to be seen who that is.” The Scots are ranked so highly because of the fire­ power they return to the field, a group led by mid­ fielders Keagan Pontious, Watson Ashley and McKinzie Arnold. Pontious, a junior, wasr first team all­ state last spring. Watson, another junior, was second team all-state. Arnold, a sen­ ior, was honorable mention all-state. Shefferly said that trio formed the highest scoring line in the state last year, with over 200 goals. The Scots have a fourth all-state performer back, goalkeeper Helene Miller, a junior who was honorable mention all-state last year. Also back are junior mid­ fielder Matti Hisey, senior defender Kendra Venema, senior attacker Jacquie Andreano, junior defender Tori Alexander and junior attackers Savannah Monroe and Amy Kuzava. Shefferly said he knows his team can score, so there will be a focus on getting better at stopping other team's from scoring. Sophomore defenders Geniveive Jablonski and Trisha Koning will try and out jn that department, who'ss as will senior Liz Frey who making the move to defense from the midfield. The °Scots are 1-0 so far this season. They will open league play at Grand Rapids Catholic Central Friday, then will head to the Williamston Haslett Invitational Saturday. �Page 16/The Sun and News, Saturday, April 6, 2013 Distance duo helps lead Scots into new league : I w • HL * ■I >1 U7 I ■ Sports Editor Caledonia varsity boys’ lacrosse coach Yevgeniy Gevorkyan is happy to see his boys' hard work paying off. . The youngsters he started working with in the sixth grade are freshmen now. Former varsity players are moving on to the college ranks. The program keeps get­ ting stronger and stronger. “Four of our players were honored with Academic All­ State honors (last year) and we plan on continuing that tradition. We are planning on surpassing ten wins this sea- son, and being well above .500. Our goal is to win our conference, and we are hope­ ful for our first state tourna­ ment win in May,” Gevorkyan said. The goals are high because of the group the Fighting Scots have coming back, led by attackers Cameron Fosburg (senior) and Justin Lilley (junior), midfielder's Jonathan Mirque (senior) and Adam VanRavenswaay (junior), and a defensive group that includes seniors Cody Oracz and Jackson Kempker and junior Matthew Smotrilla. Alex Tarr, a senior, will take over in goal for the Fighting — *9 -• • 1 It L A ■ r k ■■ '■V I* T <* I ** •f V jf % Ai 1 . ■ ■■ MBB f MM IX1 MBHM I I * J The 2013 Caledonia varsity girls’ track and field team. Team members are (front from left) Olivia Simon. Grace Sallee, Sydnee Ellison, Hannah Schroder, Lauren DeBoer, Morgan Winters, Sophie Christie, Shelby Dear, Bianca Postema, Samantha Black, (second row) Madelyn Andrews-Cuba, Sam Kruse, Abbie Rossman, Mackenzi Bredeweg, Courtney Maier, Jenna DeForest, Margeau Donavan, Katelyn Hamming, Sarah DeVries, Darcy Shank, (third row) Noelle Cho, Katie Hulst, Dorian VonRossum, Amara Brinks, Olivia Bordewyk, Allie Donalson, Cara Murphy, Holly Rave, Jada Cheeks, (fourth row) Anna Muscatell, Jenna Schumaker, Casey Schnicke, Hannah Hullinger, Hannah Hazelbach, Tanya Newhof, Kylee Mulder, Faith McCarthy, Kennedy Rosema, Cassidy Rosema, (fifth row) Taylor Carlson, McKenna Dolan, Jackie Mercier, Kali Siler, Megan Seromik, Lindsay Murphy Cameron Peek, Maddie Winters, Krystal Black, Ember Hilton, Mallory Waayenberg, (sixth row) Sadie Reil, Taylor Schultz, Joyus Miller, Lauren Blunt, Cassidy Sanford, Courtney Marsman, Madeline Postma, Chelsea Dykstra, (back) head coach Joe Zomerlei, coach Ben Thompson, coach Ben Howell, coach Maddie Zych, coach Andrea Miedema, and coach Kevin Remenap. Scots. . “I believe we have more college caliber players this year than we have had in the history of the program, and we’re excited to see what are capable of,” they Gevorkyan said. That group of upperclass­ men will be joined by sopho­ more midfielders Logan Soule and James Norton, and sophomore defender Delane Young. Soule and Norton will try and add some depth in the midfield. The Scots won’t be big at the position, but Gevorkyan likes the group's fundamentals and technique and it will be inter­ esting for him to see who B'SBODYSUP I Ml • State & I CAR Certified Techs tab 1 L I CO • Dupont Refinish System * PS 5 —* ► * H X i 1 J ■ I 6* . • Complete Collision Service 4 €■ CM I • I Ik. 7 Scot boys’ lacrosse looks to keep building solid foundation by Brett Bremer * •• IT * by Brett Bremer and Schroder went to the Sports Editor state finals in the 3200-meter Winning points in the dis­ run as well. They both also tance races wasn't easy when earned state medals at the facing Thornapple Kellogg, Division 1 Cross Country South Christian and Forest State Finals in November. Hills Eastern in the OK Gold Junior Cara Murphy is the Conference. Scots' leader in the shorter It won't be any easier in events, as she'll be looking to the OK White, facing teams pile up points in the sprints like Grand Rapids Christian and the jumps. and East Grand Rapids. The Other key returnees for the Eagles and Pioneers have Fighting Scots include soph­ had a couple of the toughest omore Samantha Kruse in girls’ track and field teams in the hurdles, junior Allie the state in Division 2 in Donalson in the middle dis­ recent years, powered by tance races, senior Lauren their distance groups. DeBoer in the sprints and That’s still where the senior Grace Salle in the strength is for the Fighting throws. Scots though, in the distance The Caledonia girls will races with a group led by open the season at Kellogg senior Hannah Schroder and Thornapple sophomore Olivia Tuesday, then jump right Bordewyk. Both were into conference action with a Division 1 state qualifiers in * dual at_ Grand Rapids the 1600-meter run last year, Christian Thursday. -J*/ • 100% Guarantee On Repairs • Loaners Available E d Pawloski Jr.Owner 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • ww.edsbody.com ______________ OPEN 7:30 TO 5:00 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY p & 4 25 ^lEDO^ 4* M cAl££Cn>: zfllEDOr^ I -4 fen Mira fl • • Jfiiiri k I The 2013 Caledonia varsity boys’ lacrosse team. Team members are (front from left) Connor Mattson, Zach Parent, James Norton, Cole Zych, Delane Young, Jared Johnson, Zach Knowles, (second row) Alex Tarr, Jonathan Mirque, Jake Hutchinson, Ian Watson, Adam VanRavenswaay, Justin Lilley, Taylor Colligan, Matthew Smotrilla, (back) coach Blake Brooks, Connor Carnevale, Jackson Kempker, Logan Soule, head coach Yevgeniy Gevorkyan, Cam Fosburg, Cody Oracz, Jake Janeschek and coach Matt Holke. steps up to fill the role of being the team's leader in take-aways and ground balls. The Scots are 2-0 on the season. They will open con­ ference play at home against Holland Christian Thursday. “Our conference is always tough and we plan to have some tough matches again Grand Rapids Catholic Central, Lowell, Grand Rapids Christian and GET All THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! 616-891-0150 r'jF" *4 • Frame Repairs • Glass Repair p Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. 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Allison Brown is back for three. number year Kayla Defenders Tara and Strumberger McKenna are back for their second year on the varsity. “Overall we are returning 12 girls this season out of the 17 on our roster," said TK head coach Joel Strickland, who's entering his third sea­ son leading the TK program. “1 am excited for this sea­ son. The seniors have worked hard for this year and they are ready to go." The juniors are ready to go too, a group that's led by all­ state honorable mention attacker Kelli Graham, who has been on the varsity since her freshman year. She fin­ ished last season with 21 goals and seven assists. Another third-year varsity by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Senior year is always spe­ cial, but this group of Trojans has really been look­ ing forward to this year. Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity girls’ soccer team moved up to third in the OK Gold Conference last year and they’re hoping to move the rest of the way up the confer­ ence standings this spring. Center midfielder Holley Tripp is a four-year varsity player, who is second on the Trojans’ all-time assist list with 17. Senior center mid­ fielder Hayley Balsitis is back for her fourth season on the varsity too. So is defend­ er Alaina Pohl. And so is Demi Scott, who will be moving from defense to the midfield this year and possi­ bly playing some forward as she finishes up her last sea­ son before joining the Spring Arbor University Women's .1 kt <0 iS »k»r $ -I u, ft R* 1 ■ ini n »'ClJ M J(l 5 IV. T 5 iw a»css »... I EH-S ti xrsr -- •A J 11 * ait: - 1 rir f i FL' •• 31 I i I I 50 2 P ?? J £ * fl f i JI i v’ I Pi a J jiSl * - 1 ? Sj)I V f/! I L ■a A Hayley Balsitis by Brett Bremer .A 3 ■IIIW South Christian for the OK Gold Conference title this spring. Strickland said he also expects Catholic Central to return with a strong group of players this season and for Wayland to continue build­ ing its program. It won't all be the same players this spring for TK. Strickland said he thinks the team will get a boost from freshman center midfielder Megan Replogle and that freshman goalkeeper Aly Miller will be a nice addition because of her great work ethic. TK opens the season at Forest Hills Eastern Monday, then will visit Hamilton Thursday evening. TK's first home game does­ n't come until April 22 when it takes on South Christian. Youngsters will fill most of TK tennis team could end up jine-up for Trojan golf team with all new singles line-up M n X* ■i junior is back as well in Erin Scheidel. She finished last season with eight goals and five assists on the wing and was named her team's MVP. “I think our strength is that we are deep this season," Strickland said. “We have 17 girls who can play and can do a great job for us. Also, when I look at our starting line-up, we have an all-state player up front. Our middle is going to be very tough with Demi and Trip there with two great wings. Our defense will be solid with three senior starters return­ ing. “1 think all around we are going to be solid. The biggest thing for us is putting it all together and working together as a team." That gives the Trojans hope that they can challenge . f— . 9 □ ■ I 4 ' 4 - by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans have the tough task of replacing their top three singles players this spring, and they might just end up with four new singles players. The top three singles play­ ers from last year’s Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls' tennis team graduated in 2012. Kaitlin Telfor, now a senior, is the lone hold­ over, but she'll likely fill one of the top doubles spots this season. Seniors Claudia Dykstra and Hannah Lamberg and juniors Carly Noah and Hannah Bashore were fight­ ing through challenge match­ es prior to spring break to figure out the four Trojan singles spots. B ashore Dykstra and formed the Trojans' top dou­ bles team last spring. Now it’s a group of sen­ iors that includes Telfor, McCullough, Whitney Karley Cisler and Michaela Blain working to figure out the best combinations for the team at the top two doubles flights. “We have good experi­ ence in the doubles flights, but our best doubles players from last year will be moved to singles flights," said TK head coach Larry Seger, who’s entering his 39th sea­ son leading the program. He said his girls have already shown a good work ethic, and have made some solid improvements already. A group that includes sen­ ior Kasey Willson, juniors Taylor Miller and Bethany Budd, sophomore Marlee Sports Editor The Trojan varsity boys' a olf team has seniors Ben 5 Christian and Sinclair Hampel to fill the top two spots, but there isn't a lot of experience behind them on the roster. TK head coach Bob Kaminski, who’s entering his ninth season leading the program, likes the leadership they provide. The Trojans will have some depth, but it's untested. There is a large group of freshmen and sophomores who are out for the team for the first time. The leader of the underclassmen early is sophomore Ji I L L k Y X tl k V. 0 1 X V I I J i i X w w> I I V k ¥ 1 Y I I J 1^^ ■ I X X X ■ • 1K I* 3 easier, but South Christian is bringing back a very good team and Kaminski expects Rapids Catholic Grand Central and Hastings to continue their strong golf traditions. The Trojans will open the season Thursday at the Kent County Classic hosted by NorthPointe Christian High head then School, to Winding Creek for the Zeeland East Invitational. TK plays its first dual of the season April 15, against Lakewood at Centennial Acres in Sunfield. The OK Gold Conference season starts with the league jamboree hosted by Ottawa Hills at Gracewil April 16. * * VJ * Um X1 ■ ■ Justin Bergstrom, who should fill one of the top five spots in the Trojan line-up. jKaminski said he expects a number of the youngsters to play well, but it's hard to know much before they have ever played in a competitive match. “We are hoping to be competitive within our conference. A lot will depend on how our younger golfers progress throughout the sea- — B son," Kaminski said, The Trojans were seventh in the OK Gold last year, There are only six teams in the conference this year, with the loss of Caledonia and Forest Hills Eastern, The league should be a bit I \ If* ■ First (Rehab HF t APY yrPHYSICAL MY sic AL TTHFnrv TILTON CHIROPRACTIC MIDDLEVILLE'S HOMETOWN BODY SHOP ‘P/unify Itfdbien Phone: 269-795-4230 FRAME B. iUONMEUT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Phone: 269-795-9596 126 E Main St, Middleville (Behind Big Easy) 4525 N. 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Junior Paige Lajcak returns at shortstop and fel­ low junior Sandra Gerou will see time at first base, third base, and spell VanPutten from time to time behind the plate. TK head coach Andy Saldivar said he expects Lajcak and Gerou to proved lots of power and a number •It of RBIs in the middle of the Trojan line-up. Ashley Roy and Chloe Graham will fill the right side of the Trojan defense most of the time, at first and second base. Seniors Kelly Mousseau, Erin DeVries, Taylor McLeod and Cassie Clark return in the outfield. DeVries could also see time at third base, as could junior Kristen Kempema who played shortstop for the JV team last year. Alex DiPiazza is another junior fighting for a spot, in the out­ field. “I believe we will be very solid defensively with our experience and quickness,” Saldivar said. “From top to bottom •It in the batting order, there isn't a weak spot. There’s speed, hitting and power.” The Trojans open the sea­ son Tuesday against Caledonia, then will head to Byron Center for a double header Thursday. The OK Gold Conference season begins the following week when the Trojans host South Christian for a double header April 16. Seif I These sponsors help provide coverage of your local sports teams. Chevrolet Phone: Please show your thanks by 616-891-8104 supporting these local businesses 632 E. Main St., Caledonia G un lake V'/'medical Center SK1MII I I Gutter Systems 269-795-GUTR (4887) 12851 West M-179 Hwy. Gun Lake 877.377.7322 www.PennockHealth.com BIG *EA<SY DELI • AKERV Baked Fresh Daily • Cinnamon Rolls • Strudels • Muffins • Croissants • Cookies i ■I •i Phone: 269-795-7777 126 E. Main St., Middleville Pharmacy Care 4652 N. M-37 Hwy•f Middleville For All Your Pharmacy Needs ■s 914 W. Main Street Middleville Phone (269) 795-3694 SEIF CHIROPRACTIC Phone: 616-891-8153 9090 S. Rodgers Ct. Caledonia Italian ' • *V? MIDDLEVILLE'S FINEST 117 W. MAIN MIDDLEVILLE, Ml Ph 795-7911 Fax 795-1677 Bl'SBODYSHOP Caledonia. Ml Phone: 616-795-7936 ^eekr-^ores ffineral'ffCome j - -3 - mb-------------- — Four Full Service Supermarket Phone: 616-891-0150 Phone: 269-795-7019 110 Johnson St., Caledonia 4650 N. M-37 Hwy•/ Middleville Sports Editor How young are the Trojans? The guys with the most experience are a junior and a sophomore. Those guys had quite an experience last year though. Junior pitcher Garrett Harris and sophomore pitch­ er Dalton Phillips return to lead the Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys ’ baseball team •It this spring, after helping the Trojans to the Division 2 State Quarterfinals in 2012. Harris will man the short­ stop position when he’s not pitching, and Phillips will spend time at shortstop or second base when he’s not on the mound. Second-year TK head coach Jack Hobert said a group of varsity newcomers that includes five sopho­ mores and nine juniors will contribute all over the field. The Trojans won't just be relying on the arms of Harris and Phillips. “We will be a lot deeper with our pitching staff,” Hobert said. “I am- really excited about the arms we have. I think our line-up will produce some runs as well, not too many holes in the line-up.” One of the key words for the will be Trojans “patience”, as the young ros­ ter begins to gel. “Our goal is always to win, that’s why we play the game. I am not big on pre- & fa & •ft I* $ FL 1'1# *» % $ <! Dalton dictions, just play hard and try to win games,” Hobert said. “I think we will be there in the end, with a chance to do something in the play­ offs.” Hobert said he thinks his team will be able to chal­ lenge for an OK Gold Conference title, battling South Christian and Grand Rapids Catholic Central at the top of the standings. The Trojans open the sea- Phillips son with a non-conference contest against Caledonia Tuesday. TK travels to Byron Center for a double header Thursday, then will be at the Hastings Invitational Saturday. The conference season starts with a set against South Christian. TK hosts the Sailors for two April 16, then will head to South Christian for one game April 18. A tai's .. — 11JJ TK boys hope to finish at or I near top of new-look Gold MM 1(4 1 f wife by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Senior Tanin Eckhoff was the OK Gold Conference champion in the high jump last spring, and qualified for the Division 2 State Finals in the event. He'll be back to lead the Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys' track and field team this spring in not only the high jump but in the hurdles where he'll once again be one of the top competitors in the OK Gold. The conference will look very different on the boys’ side, with the loss of last year's league CO-champions Caledonia and Forest Hills Eastern. The Trojans also have jun­ ior David Walter, fresh off his appearance in the Division 2 Cross Country Finals, to lead the distance group. The Trojans will get as boost in the sprints from sen­ ior Aaron Ordway, and pair of new varsity seniors Addison and Schipper Yoneis Aguilar. While Eckhoff has some big leaps in the high jump, ® a t * * Ttsa •i <1 •• ■>1 fa • Si Tanin Eckhoff the field events are a ques­ tion mark for head coach Matt Funk as the Trojans prepare to open the season. TK’s top throwers were sen­ iors last spring. TK should still compete well in the new OK Gold. Funk said he and his team are “looking to be near the top of our conference, if not the conference champs.” The Trojans should face stiff from competition Hastings and South Christian in the chase for a conference championship. The league season starts Thursday. The Trojans will be playing host to South Christian. The Trojans have a non­ dual conference with Caledonia first, on Tuesday afternoon in Middleville. TK will follow up those two duals with a trip to Lakewood Saturday’s Invitational. Ct* $ A' .^1 S'1* A I �z The Sun and News, Saturday, April 6, 2013/ Page 19 Trojans should be in mix to Sports Editor A new team will be at the top of the standings in the OK Gold Conference this spring. — / Forest Hills Eastern domi­ nated the competition at last year’s league meet, topping runner-up South Christian by more than 50 points in the final standings. The Hawks had five medalists in the 100-meter dash, four in the 200, and three apiece in the 400-meter run, the 800 and the 1600. The Hawks aren't in the conference anymore though, and neither is Caledonia. Things will look different in the league, but the view won’t change much for Thomapple Kellogg sprinter Fiona Shea. She beat all those Hawks in the 100meter dash and the 200meter dash in winning OK Gold Conference champi­ onships in those two events, and returns to lead the Trojan team again this spring. She’ll be trying to help the Trojans be the team that takes the top spot in the OK Gold Conference this year. The biggest Gold dual of the season might be the first. The Trojans host South Christian Thursday to begin the league season. South Christian actually finished two spots higher than the Hawks at the Division 2 State Finals last year, in eighth place. * T. r > 35? •’itav f lllH • -ft■ -• • ■ Fiona TK has good leaders throughout the events to try and knock off the Sailors. Deejay Minor returns in the throws and Casey Lawson is back in the distance races for TK. Minor was third in the league last year in the shot put, behind teammates Erin and Aimee Ellinger. Head coach Abby Kanitz said her team has a solid core of juniors and seniors in a good range of events this spring. The team is bigger Middleville man dies I in single-vehicle crash David John Decker, 28, of Middleville, died in a oneaccident vehicle early Saturday morning, just south of the intersection of Cherry Valley and Finkbeiner Roads in Thornapple Township near Middleville.. Township Thornapple Emergency Services and the Barry County Sheriff's Department responded to the accident. Police report Decker was apparently southbound on Cherry Valley Road when he lost control of his 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse and went off the west side of the road. The car hit a utility pole, struck and tree and rolled over. The driver was ejected from the car and died at the scene. The accident is still under investigation by the Barry County Sheriff's Department. Police said they do not know at this time what made the driver lose control of the vehicle. Middleville TOPS #546 news I lit i 1 Xi’-' one bring their directories next week for updates. Our TOPS Area Captain reported that the Spring workshop was a huge sue cess. After reviewing the lat­ est report, Patricia suggested our assignment tor the next week would be to invite yourself for dinner. Treat yourself as an important guest. We closed our meetin e>a reciting the TOPS pledge. The next meeting will be held on April 8th. Visitors are welcome to attend the held at 500 Lincoln meetings Meadows at 5 p.m. For more information, call Patricia at 616-868-0463 or Betty at box. Patricia asked that every- 616-765-3483. The meeting The April April 11 opened with singing The More We Get Together. The March 25 meeting minutes were read and approved. The was report Treasurer’s accepted as presented. Best loser for the week is Phyllis with Cathy runner-up. Winners for losing weight over the holiday weekend were Patricia, Jan, Betty, Cathy and Phyllis. The food chart drawing was won by Betty. Joyce B, Jan, Phyllis, Phyllis, Linda Linda and and Sharon also participated. 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Tools, _mirror • 1 — i-^11 l-B « f t Ir-Ur-if ox y Ebl 1 n CXI and matching tall antiques, lot of everything! dresser; Stickley Bros.' hand 278 State Street, Freeport. painted chest; ornate carved Business Services large hall mirror; 2 buffets and a china cabinet; Stanley AFFORDABLE CARPET ASSURANCE dining table with 4 chairs; CLEANING AND FLOOR­ QUALITY TECHNICIAN: MANPOWnumerous other chairs and ING INSTALLATION. tables. Very unusual end ta- call KEVIN WEBSTER ^ast^ngs *s currently accepting resumes for a posible that expands to 8'; drop (616)813-4299 tion in Hastings. Pay will leaf table that converts to range from $12.00 - $14.00 dining height. Cute gate leg BASEMENT WATER- based on experience. Inspec­ table with embossed top. PROOFING: PROFESSIO- tion, testing and process au­ The man of the house sold NAL BASEMENT SERV- diting to ensure all products furniture in the 1940's and ICES w a terp roofing, crack received or produced con­ 50's. Many of the — items —— are — repair mold remediation. forms to specifications, his samples. Trestle table Local/licensed, . r , Free esti- standards and customer re­ with benches; spoon carved mates. (517)290-5556. quirements. The basic: re­ oak dresser, vintage twin quirements include 1 to 2 beds with custom made BLEAM Shea years experience in "receiv ­ covers headboard and EAVESTROUGHING or "quality ing inspection" than it was a year ago too, matching spreads; glasstop Seamless gutter. 50 Colors. testing" environment. Also providin g an infusion of metal table with 2 matching Free Estimates. Since 1959, requires experience working chairs; 2 other metal chairs; 269-945-0004 young talent. with Microsoft Word, Excel, many vintage lamps and www.bleameaves.com TK opens the season with Access and Powerpoint. An lovely pair of antique wall lovelv a dual against Caledonia in sconces; vintage rugs and CONSTRUCTION: addi- updated resume with releMiddleville Tuesday. skills listed is required cuboards; full size sleep set; tions, remodeling, roo fineO' vent y. ft^l . • T->1 ___ ( Please consideration. vintage kitchen stool; stacks siding, doors/windows, f°r MANPOWER © of wood boxes and painted pOje barns & decks. Licensed contact window builder 20 years. Tom Beard, (269)948-3000. EOE old drawers; screens and windows, very ceq 269-838-5937. Farm unusual vintage nautical ----------------------items and maps; steering DRAKE'S TAX SERVICE is 20Q() FORD F.35O superdwheel from old wood boat; now part of 1-WAY CON- uty, Super cab, dually. 7.3 old fireplace tools and movie SULTING SERVICES LLC. diesel 137,300m i. engine, New Location , Loaded good shape, $9/500. camera. Pair of Cloisonne New Name, Nev, f u Lavender floral covered jars; Same Great Service!! Sched- John Deere H Tractor 1940 Chinese covered jar with ule your appointment today: original tires, ready to re­ teakwood base; Chinese tur- John Drake (269)908-6309 or store, runs good $1,950. John quise and pink floral bowl; John^lwayconsulting.com, Deere H hood, good shape, Asian brass condiment set Judy Drake (269)945-6420 $125. John Deere H front with procelain bowls; 3 snuff ’ —— wheel rims, $160. (616)717bottles, Foo GUTTER LEAF 1 GUARD: For the . fourth year, 1 v J UOlllt-b/ I vv Dog; many 11 tally other vuiv e ■ 1 £ Middleville will offer a com- lovely Chinese decor items. We install several styles of mantle leaf protection for your gut_________ _ marble munity garden with a first Ansoniai & downspout system, NICK O'HERAN FAIRER ter I meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. clock; wonderful Blenko turfor every problem & SERVICE: Kentucky Horseone the conference quoise vase witl label; BacApril 10 in shoeing School Graduate. 10 • n a i ’ ’ m Wing budget. Before you sig carart decanter; Red room of the village hall. pottery; high"priced contract with the years of experience. Call for hioh nrired California bowl; There are 26 plots avail- Hall 'and Blue Ridge There big city firms, get a price an Appt. (269)953-0222 Wedgewood, Johnson from us. We've^ served^this able. Water is available at the is ; Wedgewood, BLEAM STEEL: come browse our in ­ 1959. site and there is a storage Bros., Bohemian and Havil- area since ventory of angle, channel, shed where tools can be kept, land china and a nice collec- EAVESTROUGHING tube, flats & pipe all sizes. Indi(269)945-0004 The plots are located near tion of glass. Very nice ni Also have sheet, expanded & ana glass punch bowl and Lee Elementary School. plates. Come take a look Ma­ Real Estate cups; nice old picnic set; tons comber Welding & Fabricat­ Anyone can have a plot in of kitchenware and a variety HOUSE FOR SALE by own­ ing, 3371 68th St., Dutton, the garden. Owners do not of airline flatware. Vintage er in Caledonia, $65,000 or (616)698-0819 have to be from Middleville. ijnens, purses and hankies; reasonable offer. 3 bedThere is no cost for the gar- custom made vintage chintz rooms bath 1/2. (616)891- WELDING AND REPAIR, den plots, but donations are drapes and dust ruffles; anti- 1389 fabrication, portable weldque trunk and steamer trunk inK- Macomber Welding and accepted. with all hangers; Kenmore Help Wanted (616)698Fabricating For more information, sewing machine; rolls of vin- $12.50+ NEW PART TIME 0819 contact Elaine Denton, vil- tage wallpaper and old tro• • • • ■ OPPORTUNITY! Manpow­ lage clerk at 616-795-3385 or les. Very nice vintage er & Flexfab Horizon InterCommunity Notices e-mail dentone@village- Rhinestones' and other cos­ national, Inc. are partnering MOM2 MOM SALE: Saturtume jewelry. Full basement ofmiddleville.org. . together to find qualified day, April 13th _9am-2pm, and garage with tools and candidates for a driving po­ Elementary Caledonia yard equipment. Lots and sition. This position will re­ lots School 1 V’ L of X. ’ L V-cement * * ft * B V yard T * ’ * decor ~in— • For Sale chauffeur license and eluding at least 2 fountains. DOT medical card. Hours QUALITY BUILT & LO- The list goes on and on. Too Estate Sale CALLY MADE: white cedar much to mention. You will are part time only- 10+ hours every other week. ESTATE SALE: Thursday, chairs. Rocking chairs, Adir- be going into the 3 attics. Candidates could drive in April 11th, 8am-5pm, Friday, ondack, swines, - benches, Flas 8 A L the surrounding areas April 12th, 8am-3pm, 7920 pub tables with chairs and sale not to be missed! Please Holland, Woodville Drive, Alto (M37 Rapids (Grand Yonker more. Dave note our sign-up sheet goes Jackson, Hastings & Battle to 68th Street, east on 68th 2www.croo- out at 6 the night before the (269)948-7921 Creek). A driving record, 4 4*’ miles to Alaska, north to kedcreekwood working L;.com sale. Photos can be seen at background check and drug sale). Antiques, glass,furmEstateSales.net . Sale by The will aiso also be required, ture, Sterling, milk bottles, _ .. . screen win oe rtuuutu. luic, Miscellaneous Cottage House Antiques Es- lnterested candidates should hand & ower to( tools, toys, ‘: power ’ . tate Moving Sales. and PRINT PLUS- YOUR print­ stop at our Manpower office books^ &*: household . See esof (616)901-9898. ing center for all types _ today with an updated re­ tatesales.net for more inforprinting. Check us out for a sume 'located @ 725 W. State mation and pictures. Sale by qUOte on your print job. Call Street, Hasting , MI (across Eastown Antiques. For Rent from from K-mart narkine parking lot), or---------------------------------------945-9105. 1.5 BED- call (269)948-3000 EOE. CALEDONIA ESTATE/MOVING SALES: -----------apartment $545. ROOM by Bethel Timmer - The CotGET EASY CASH with extra Cats ok, no dogs (616)891Antiques. House household goods and tools’ HELP WANTED: expert- tage 1840 Call (269) 945-9554 to sell enced cook. Apply in person (269)795-8717 or (616)901Thornapple Kitchen, Mid- 9898. your1 unwanted stuff with a classified ad in this paper. dleville. replace FHE at top of Gold by Brett Bremer Estate Sale For Rent Middleville makes plans for community garden - I » *' �I Page 20/The Sun and News, Saturday, April 6, 2013 Call any time for I Caledonia Equestrian Teams sign ups are April 11 Sign ups for the Caledonia Equestrian team will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m., April 11 at the Caledonia High School lower forum room. This is a meeting for both the high school and middle school riders, grooms and parents. Sign up packets will be available at the high schools and middle schools. Head coach Kim Merwin said this year the teams had a very' good season. The high school teams had a total of 22 riders and two grooms, becoming the largest team in the state of Michigan. The Caledonia A Team earned first place in the dis­ trict championship along with Kellie Cronin, Haley Giamo, and Chicky Kruse ...... taking district honors by being selected as Top 10 district riders and honored as Sun & News ads 269-945-9554 or 1-809-870-7985 *4^ *4^ *4^ Breafcjost at Big Easy * OMLETTESARE JOUR SPECIALTY. J_____ Come check us out! t BIG > EASY t DELI • BAKERY * J “A Flairfor J^few Orleans ” Monday-Saturday 7am-3pm n/’c ‘77 G'.jA’f*"... 1126 26 E. Main St. • Middleville Phone 269-795-7777 Fax 269-795-7713 4’3 * ® 4'| 1-Year 12,000 4, 4* members of the district 19 equestrian dream team. Not missing a beat, this team went on to become the Division A regional champi­ ons. When state competition rolled around the team was rated in the top 10 for divi­ sion A and took a 6th place finish. The team also had two riders taking a first place state ranking: Kellie Cronin in barrels and Amanda Smith in saddle seat showmanship. The Caledonia B Team also had an outstanding year. The team was reserve district B champions and at region­ al placed eighth. The Caledonia Middle School team kept the tradi­ tion moving while facing some tough odds. This team started with eight riders and the day of the show they only had five. The grooms and riders won the division B championship along with Macey Merwin taking high point in division B and Brooke Meyer taking reserve. Merwin attributes part of the success of the teams with coaching. Members of the coaching staff include Ford & Sher Ablett. Kim Frederick, Larry Heyboer, Brandy Humphrey, Meagan Nummer and Kelly Merwin. Stacey Bode will begin as the new saddle seat coach for our 2013 season. 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Now, with a double lung transplant performed March 12 at Spectrum Health Hospital in Grand Rapids , Rietman says he feels like a new person with a new life. " I can’t tell you how good it feels to breathe normal air," said Rietman, who was still recovering at Spectrum Health Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center Tuesday, but hoped to be home in Middleville by the weekend. As Rietman sat in a chair next to his hospital bed, he expressed wonder. "It’s amazing, I don't get short of breath," he said. “I had to learn to breathe all over just because it’s been so long since I've been able to breathe normally." Rietman is only the sec- >G Y2B3 I 2£fl i 2ifi driw ifroq iosqZ flsiD rt ori driw I" at li ",iis [ Ililz ll£3H issH aqorf abiM ?A 1X30 nqxo il" rrodz bsrl 13VO gnol J£3ld Dan Rietman holds a pillow signed by the transplant team and other medical staff at Spectrum Hospital after his double lung transplant. All visitors have to gown up and wear gloves while visiting Rietman in the hospital to help stop the risk of any type of infection. — - ,‘L. • . Visitors attend last year’s Caledonia Expo. This year’s expo takes place April 20. Caledonia Expo showcases local businesses, services and organizations IbO !UC About 45 local businesses and organizations will be represented at the 2013 Caledonia Community Expo to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 20 at Emmons Lake Elementary School. The fourth annual expo, organized by the Caledonia Area Chamber of Commerce, drew nearly 2,000 visitors last year. The expo is a free family event. The first 200 visitors receive a free cloth tote bag. Local businesses and com- odA o bn£ igTiqai 1 ad 01 :o .m.q TojkJ siTT insgio £31A unioD 000,£ 3fIT Jnsva IV13331 teooJ I munity organizations will be showcasing their services. Several local restaurants will offer food samples. Local non-profit organi­ zations will also be sharing information on opportunities in the area to support Relay for Life, Kiwanis, Bee Brave 5k, and the YMCA. Other highlight attractions will be the Caledonia Township Fire Department sharing safety tips and exhibiting their trucks. The Caledonia String Players will answered. prayers answerea. Our whole church and all our friends were praying for us," she said of her church family at Middleville United Methodist Church where she also works as a church secre­ tary. Dan was taken to Pennock Hospital Feb. 21 when his lung collapsed. Doctors stabilized him there, then trans­ ferred him to Spectrum, Only a few weeks earlier, his doctor convinced him to put his name on the transplant list. At Spectrum, Rietman’s lung capacity was down to 13 percent. Years of smok­ ing left him with COPD and emphysema. He was put on a ventilator to keep him alive while waiting for the trans­ plant. Fortunately, it didn't take long and, on March 12, Dan got two new lungs. "We were just extremely lucky,” pointed out Sue. “The transplant came so fast we couldn't believe it. I can't say enough about the See TRANSPLANT, pg. 5 Special meeting called for regular ,, business in Yankee Springs ■ isiV ond double-lung transplant patient at the Grand Rapids Hospital. The first single lung transplant was done Feb. 4. Spectrum Health is one of three adult heart and lung in program transplant Michigan. The program received approval from the United Network for Organ Sharing to begin listing patients for lung transplantation in December 2012. Since then, the hospital has done five lung transplants and hopes to do at least 20 in the first year. Dan and his wife, Sue, credit the hospital and all the doctors and caregivers with saving Dan's life. Sue can't believe how incredibly fortu­ nate they were to receive two lungs so quickly and be able to have the surgery done in Grand-Rapids rather than traveling to Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit or the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. There were a lot of .• transplant team and everyone here at the hospital who have been so good to us.” She remembers the long night waiting while they pre­ pared Dan for surgery and she waited for the organs to arrive from Chicago. "They told us to watch for a black SUV that would bring in the lungs," said Sue. "I just kept waiting and final­ ly they told me they had come. It was a long night." The surgery itself took only about three hours but left Dan with 61 staples chest back holding his together and weeks of work to recover. • The lungs, which Rietman ' received, and a heart, which went to another patient, were donated by a 48-year-old from the Chicago area. ”1 don't even know what to say to that family and that person for doing that," said Rietman. “It saved my life. Rietman worked for 25 r be presenting a free music concert at 11a.m. Copies of the 2013-14 Community Caledonia Directory will also be available. The 2013 Community Expo is sponsored by University, University Davenport United Bank, Metro Health, Rapids Family Grand Chiropractic, and Monterey Grille. Additional information can be found at the chamber’s website, www.caledoniachamber.com. culty seeing vehicles passed on a 4-1 roll-call vote, by Fran Faverman approaching from the north. Campbell dissenting. No rea ­ Staff Writer A second factor was the son was given for his dissent. A scheduling conflict led determination that a permit Recent rains revealed that to the need for a special had not been received for the the drainage issues in the meeting of the Board ot second driveway. DeVries township hall parking lot Trustees in Yankee Springs had told the board a permit thought to have been solved Township on Tuesday to was not needed because during the recent expansion complete urgent regular Briggs Road is a local road. and rebuilding of the lot — business. The board approved a are still a problem. The most pressing need motion to close the north Discussions with Don was the choice of an insur­ ance carrier for the township. DeVries, township engineer, driveway. At the request of Lippert, a and township officials are Two proposals from compet­ motion was approved to ongoing to resolve the ing agencies were before the defer the payment of town ­ remaining concerns, includ ­ board. The proposal from the ship bills until the meeting ing a nonfunctioning light in Ted Hartleb Agency offered scheduled for Thursday the lot. coverage with no deductibles evening. She said the town ­ To improve the flow of at a cost of $13,280.10. The ship computer network was traffic in the expanded lot, a Flowers and Burnham down and she hoped the second drive intended to current the Agency, problems would be solved by function as an exit was added provider, offered coverage at Thursday. In a conversation at the northernmost edge of a cost of $12,051.00 with the lot. Drivers making a left However, the deductibles. agency offers participation in turn were experiencing diffia grant program for manag­ ing risks. Trustee Mary Cook com­ mented the board had I already postponed Ci a decision and was running the risk of • Caledonia council authorizes I at all. having no coverage Trustee Bruce Campbell capital expenditures moved to approve the pro • Freeport commissioner posal from the Hartleb questions county board practices Agency. The motion was not supported and died for lack • Township working on paperless of support. Clerk Janice initiative and office renovations I Lippert moved to approve • Mountain bike trail gets the proposal for renewal of coverage from Bumham and council approval in Middleville Flowers Agency. The motion was supported by Cook and See MEETING, pg. 2 In This Issue... 4 r) I �Page 2/The Sun and News, Satvrday/AprtL13, 2013 _ 4* -All Caledonia council authorizes capital expenditures by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Members of the Village Council of Caledonia loos­ ened the purse strings at their monthly meeting this past Monday evening by author­ izing Trustee Todd Grinage to purchase at auction on Apr. 10 a 1 1/2- ton truck to replace an aged vehicle at a total cost not to exceed $28,000. The move failed, however, when the truck went for a higher winning hid. The council heard a pres­ entation on a hot box for asphalt from South Kent Road Repair and Maintenance. Grinage has suggested that a hot box, which is a trailer containing a propane burner, is a better way to apply asphalt to the potholes on the village streets. The device would also enable the village to recycle its own asphalt. No action was taken by the council. Prior to Monday’s meet­ ing, the council gathered on the grounds of the village , hall to proclaim April 8 as Arbor Day in the village. For the 18th consecutive year, according to Tree Committee chair.Lisa Segard, the village is celebrating its selection as a Tree City by the Arbor Day Foundation. Gilbert read the annual proclamation noting the contributions of J. Sterling Morton, who led the drive to plant trees, and the advantages of trees. The tree planted this year is an Accolade Elm, one of the newer disease-resistant vari­ eties of elm trees. The tree purchases have been'funded primarily by grants secured by Segard and the commit­ tee. Reports followed with Jason Wangerin, chair of the Planning Commission, admitting to personal frustra­ tion with the quality of serv­ ices provided by Imperial Municipal Services, Inc., the company handling permits for electrical, plumbing, and heating and some code enforcement services in the village. The issue is the con­ dition of a particular proper­ ty. No action beyond a brief discussion was taken by the council. Trustees Tim Overholt and Karen Hahn reported on the March 27 meeting of the Independence Day Celebration Committee. The celebration will take place on Saturday, June 29. Overholt said that Bryan Harrison, cochair, had volunteered to use a township fund to defray costs of the event. According to Hahn, the decision was made to avoid asking busi­ nesses for donations because of the general state of the economy locally. The single largest cost is the fireworks display. The committee is making arrangements with the school district to use an undevel­ oped 20-acre area of the CalPlex facility, an area very similar to the one used for the fireworks some years previously. The fireworks would be able to be viewed from Holy Family Church, the Duncan Lake Middle School parking lot, and the CalPlex. The format for the cele­ bration is also being changed. While the Main Street parade and the Kilt Classic race are givens, some other activities will be held on Main Street immediately after the parade. Among the activities being considered are the frog and turtle races, a best-decorated bicycle award, a hat contest, and a guessing game involving estimations of how many cows are in Caledonia. The committee is leaning against inflatables this year. No activities are scheduled for the Village Centre mall area. Paul Galdes, village engi­ neer, reported that two restaurants in the Village of Caledonia Centre were visit­ ed and grease traps inspect­ ed. Records of maintenance at both facilities are being examined as part of the attempt to discover the source of grease in the sewer system. He said other tests can be done to find the source. The flow-meter is in place and seasonal rains should provide some data on continuing infiltration of storm water into the sanitary sewer system. Commenting on his review of the sketch submit­ ted by McDonald's as a site plan for the proposed remod­ eling project, he said the franchise operator needed to provide a better accommoda­ tion to the village for solu­ tion of the drainage from the site to Dobber-Wenger Avenue. Repair of the drive into the facility is also a must. Trustee Danise Regan, acting as the council's repre­ sentative to the Planning Commission, said the com­ mission expected to have the results of studies being con­ ducted on the proposed site for the Vista Springs Senior Living facility for the Apr. 25 meeting of the commis­ sion. Trustee Gary Scholl, liai- son to the township board, said he had nothing to report. Trustee Dan Erskine, reporting for the Sidewalk Committee, suggested that a sidewalk be considered on the east side of DobberWenger, a proposal that would require the coopera­ tion of businesses on that side of the street. He also raised the possibility of extending the sidewalk on the east side of Maple Street. Sandy Ayers, village manager/clerk, said the vacant Sam’s Joint was being paint­ ed. Gilbert, alluding to the frustration expressed by Wangerin in his report, said that further action with the permitting company was needed. He also noted that the company was limited by trespass laws when a particu­ lar property is a concern. Observing that an amend­ ment to the Village of Caledonia Centre Planned Unit Development for the Vista Springs project was on the agenda, he asked for a motion to defer any action until the May 13 meeting of the council. The motion was approved unanimously. Hahn reported that the community garden has been relocated this year to the building site of the United Methodist Church. •n During the final council comment period, Erskine said he had observed some damage to the chimney on the DPW building and rec­ ommended removing the rest of the broken dome and replacing it with a flat cap. He added he had talked to Harrison, township supervi­ sor, about moving the black­ smith shop from its current site at 240 Emmons Street. Grinage said the shop should be moved next to the Barber School. Mindful of the van­ dalism endured the past year, he urged residents to be on the lookout for vandalism. Regan said she noticed that an area at the Caledonia Elevator Company had been repaired with asphalt rather than the concrete required to replace the original concrete. She also was distressed by the speeders on Main Street and would like to see the speed-sensor trailer back on the street. Overholt support­ ed her request. Hahn closed the comment period remind­ ing the audience to be careful of children on bicycles and skateboards. 7^ & if % ji p ■ 1 *** J I is «6iks Village Planning Commission takes no action * by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Residents who came to the village hall Apr. 4 to attend the meeting of the Village of Caledonia Planning Commission may have thought they had a full dance card, but were greeted with the news that the rug had been pulled out from under­ neath them with the cancella­ tion of two of the agenda’s three scheduled items. Cancelled were a rezoning request for 649 Emmons Street by K-D Development and the application of Vista Springs Senior Housing, LLC for'Conditional zoning in the Village Centre Planned Unit Development. That left for discussion only the aoolication by application McDonald's restaurant for a site plan review of its pro­ posed remodeling project. Village attorney Mark Van Allsburg explained that due to scheduling conflicts, Jon Raymond of K-D Development and Lou Andriotti of Vista Springs were unable to be present. With the absence of Commissioners Brian Hicks, Gayle Ott, and Bill Robertson for reasons of travel and health, the remain­ ing four commissioners pre­ ferred not to act without rep­ resentatives of Vista Springs and K-D Development pres­ ent, even though they repre­ sented a quorum. Iggy Pipitone, construc­ tion manager, McDonald'sMichigan Region, outlined briefly the proposal to add 568 square feet to the exist­ ing building to increase the dining area, modernize the outside of the 1995 structure to reflect the current appear­ ance of McDonald's restau­ rants, and add a second drive-through lane to create a tandem lane increasing from 60 to 100 cars to be served per hour using the drivethrough. Wangerin observed there were currently issues with water flowing from the restaurant property onto Dobber-Wenger Street and inquired how the proposed remodeling would affect the water drainage that currently pools in the street. Pipitone's suggested changing some curbing would solve the X P R 137 E MAIN .ST CALEDONIA, Ml problem. Wangerin then raised an issue which has consistently been a source of irritation to village officials, namely the lack of maintenance and responsiveness by the restau­ rant to concerns raised by the village. Planner Mark Sission explained that McDonald's owned the por­ tion of the service road run­ ning parallel to M-37 and was responsible for repairs. A particular source of irrita­ tion is the 1 thole at the point where the service road and the drive into the restau­ rant connect. "It is more than a slight remodeling," said Wangerin. He added that he wanted to see a complete site plan. A complicating factor is any modification of the width of the service road from its cur­ rent 20 feet on the restaurant site to the 24 feet of the remainder of the road wilf require permission from the Michigan Department of Transportation to use part of the right-of-way. Pipitone indicated that he did not know if the current franchise operator would be willing to spend the money to comply with the village requirements, Wangerin closed the discussion saying that far more information and a detailed site plan meet­ ing the village requirements needed to be submitted. The commission took no action on the request. Earlier in the meeting two motions to defer action until the April 25 meeting on the K-D Development rezoning and the Vista Springs Senior I#8 is aS” viHat fa iliias ran to • ’ «i1i Living proposal were approved. During the final public comment period only questions related to the Vista Springs proposal were raised. Wangerin assured the questioners that studies were underway and all the materi­ als before the commission would be made available to the public. • The next regularly sched­ uled meeting of the commis­ sion will be on Thursday, Apr. 25 at 7 p.m. in the vil­ lage hall, 250 Maple Street. • •'i' hash 8 it MEETING, continued from pg. 1 with the Sun and News on Thursday, the problems were still not resolved. Jim Orr, chair of the Yankee Springs Veterans' Memorial Committee, reported on the Apr. 6 orga­ nizational meeting of the committee; he thanked the board for its support of the committee and urged inter­ ested parties to attend the next meeting of the commit­ tee on May 4 at 10 a.m. at the township hall. In other business the board ft);, approved the following: • The sale of the hovercraft trailer to the higher of two bidders for $437.00. • The repair for $345.00 of the furnace in the Payne Lake Road fire bam. • The attempt to save an oak tree overhanging the recycling area to the north. The next regularly sched­ uled meeting of the board will be on Apr. 24 at 7 p.m. In the township hall, 284 North Briggs Road. £ & Caledonia GET 10* OFF HOUR NEXT PURCHASE resident WITH THIS COUPON o earns degree 0 PAIN IN THE ARCHES “We Can Help" i ALONG WITH ALL YOUR blHER FOOT CARE NEEDS INCLUDING DIABETIC FOOT CARE AND SURGERY. s s LOTS OF NEW MENUITTNIS NCLUDINe HOT FOODS HOUKS: 5W NOON - 9PM MON ’ SAT HAM - 9pM 06809553 Brett Ekkens of Caledonia graduated recently from the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio, with a bachelor of arts degree in health and physical education pedagogy. KENT PODIATRY DR. EMILEY 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. CALEDONIA, Ml 37 years experience 891-9133 I Board Certified Accepting New Patients I§ 0 <1 6, �4 - The Sun and News, Saturday, April 13, 2013/ Page 3 ■ *- Freeport commissioner questions county board practices . vN % •»S 5b by Doug VanderLaan S’" "S ’ ® is & & sS: ss iS .'x - s Si * s 2S s.: >2^ *• m h»«k I bis propsi n iHl-lljl fl/H. I I 4 W-’I I Krtl if>n- pnffitafciN esttc utaiiilikK Editor Some people don’t like surprises, including Barry County commissioners who added their names to the DoNot-Surprise List during Tuesday’s official , board meeting. Though they unanimously approved an ownership and title transfer request for a •J building at the Hastings City Airport that will pave the way for G2 Holdings LLC to expand its operations at the airport and add more than 60 jobs, some commissioners were unhappy with the pack­ aging of the request. “I’m concerned that too many issues come before us at the last minute, and they’re not being processed through the committee of the Whole,” stated Commissioner Jon Smelker, who added that the practice represents “a lack of trans­ parency to our public.” Smelker was referring to the board’s intended struc­ ture of reviewing issues and requests when it meets as a committee of the whole on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. At those meetings, commissioners are to issues and make discuss recommendations for a for­ mal vote when they meet at the official county board meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Smelker’s objection in Tuesday’s Hastings Airport request was that it was a last minute agenda addition. “What’s the reason for urgency?” was Smelker’s question to Airport Manager Mark Noteboom. “You've been waiting for this for two years. HASTINGS 4 MfK3I ft tJ3! JO 269-205-4900 Downtown Hastings on State St. Goodrich DUALITY THEATERS $5. • * JiSW* GQTI.com and on Facebook 1 BARGAIN TWILIGHT ▼ DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM * eidudes Digital 30 Mo passes Stadium Seating SHOWTIMES 4/13-4/18 TITLES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE - ** REE 0*' I SPRING MOVIES Saturday & Sunday 9 & 10 AM I [PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS (PG)| | O(s)SCARY MOVIE 5 (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11:40. 2:00. 4:20. 7:00, 9:20 J MON-TH 4:20, 7:00. 9:20 3D JURASSIC PARK (PG-13) $2.50 PREMIUM PER 30 TICKET SAT-SUN 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 MON-TH 6:30. 9:30 30 Gl JOE: RETALIATION (PG-13) r * ft* $2.50 PREMIUM PER 30 7/CIE7DAILY 4:40, 9:40 Gl JOE: RETALIATION (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11 20, 1:50,7:10 MON-TH 7:10 THE CROODS (PG) SAT-SUN 11:50, 2:10. 4 30, 6:50, 9:10 airport, governed by a com­ mission that reports to both the city and the county, processes its requests differ­ ently because of that arrangement. “The way that airport •It requests come to this board is different than with other county departments,” said Geiger, who pointed out that the Airport Commission met to take its formal action on the proposal four hours after the agenda request deadline for the county's April 2 com­ mittee of the whole meeting. “You’ve got to meet agenda request deadlines for I th the city and the county. Though he added his agreement to Smelker's con­ cern regarding urgency, Dull also came to Stolsonburg’s defense. “If people want things on our agenda, they have the opportunity to bring them to Craig earlier,” said Dull, “It’s not fair to Craig. People need to -have more foresight.” Stolsonburg agreed, point­ ing out that commissioners don’t see the number of lastminute agenda requests he denies. He also agreed with Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Jim Brown who, during a meeting-end public comment session, told commissioners that the general public has “no clue” how to do business with the county. “The sooner you educate them, the better,” said Brown, “especially when • ■ you detect even the glimmer of a project coming. Stop them right there and let them know what the procedure is. Don’t A.set ahead of the curve. I don’t want you spending time or money on something that’s to get torn up.” The board also received a presentation on the Barry County Courts from Court Administrator Robert Nida, who provided reviews and updates on court finances and programs. Nida also informed commissioners of “areas of concern” dominated by funding from state and federal sources that may be in jeopardy due to the sequestration action. As funding may be diminished, Nida pointed out that certain legal requirements, such as the competency for trial evaluations of juveniles, are rising in number and in expense. Nida wrapped up his 11 areas of concern with a review of highly successful and admired programs such as the Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program in which court-sen­ tenced violators are enrolled in a closely monitored and led probation program that, if not followed, results in the imposition of an alreadystated prison sentence. “Of the 12 people we have in the program, 11 are in total compliance,” said Nida. “Assuming the $36,000 per Noteboom, as well as Commissioners Ben Geiger and Joyce Snow, who repre­ sent the county on the Airport Commission, were ready with answers that did­ n’t seem to appease Smelker or Commissioner James Dull. “There’s a lot of urgency,” responded Noteboom. “In order to get started [on the expansion plan], we need a lease before they can start a building. We have a lease agreement now, but G2 can­ not sign until this is approved. The lease is conditional to getting this property properly transferred.” Under the proposed arrangement, G2 Holdings, a sport aircraft manufacturer, would lease three buildings at the airport from the Airport Commission: one, the former Skydive Hastings building, and the two that it is planning to construct (see related story in this issue of the Banner). Under the approved transfer agreement, it would also take ownership of the property on which the former Skydive building now stands. In approving the item as a commission last-minute agenda addition. County Commission Chair Craig Stolsonburg pointed out that, because the the Airport Commission approved the arrangement at its meeting March 27 and the Hastings City Council added its assent the night before Tuesday’s county board meeting, the county’s approval was the last hurdle to the project’s moving forward. “It’s at my discretion,” said Stolsonburg of his deci­ sion to add formal approval requests to a commission meeting agenda, even if they haven’t first been presented to the week’s previous com­ mittee of the whole. “The board can decide to take action or not. Certain things don’t need as much atten­ tion. You were elected by the public to make decisions. 1 did my best to help you do that.” Stolsonburg was referring to his introduction of Tuesday's discussion in which he told commissioners he had sent out an email notice of the issue Wednesday, April 3, but real­ ized that not everyone received his message. “It was my attempt to inform,” he said. Geiger suggested that the MON-TH 4:30, 6:50. 9:10 l\ Alto Fire Department PANCAKE SUPPER Money raised will be for equipment purchase Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, Applesauce and Real Maple Syrup Si' ) ”*******^ Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News ads Alto Fire Station at the 6260 Bancroft Ave., Alto Donations at the Door 0680 ■ J1 * Sand Creel Dairy Farm. “It’s up to you to make sure these wetlands are pro­ tected,” Shellenbarger told commissioners. Dan Patton, director of Charlton Park, also pre­ viewed for commissioners the upcoming summer sea­ son, which will kick off with the free admission Charlton Park Day May 25. In other business, the board approved: • The re-appointment of Doug Hartough to a one-year term beginning April 1 on the tax allocation board. • An amendment to the bylaws of the parks and recreation board stating that meeting motions can be for­ warded only by county resi­ dents and adding the Maple Valley Greenways Committee as a stakeholder group. • A $32,000 bid from PR Builders for rehabilitation work to a Hastings home under the Housing Quality Standard Rehabilitation pro­ gram grain funded 1UI1UCU by vy the uiv Michigan State Housing Development Authority. • Four Emergency Management items including an Emergency Animal Response Plan, the appoint­ ment of Van Buren County as a fiduciary dispenser of funds from the Homeland Security Grant program, and two separate emergency pre­ paredness grants for fiscal years 2010 and 2011. • Claims in the amount of $17,922, pre-paid invoices in the amount of $3,245,152, and commissioner payroll in the amount of $7,462. • The appointment of Lori Hamilton to the Barry County Jury Board for a sixyear term beginning May 1. • Two letters of under­ standing between the county and the Police Officers Labor Council and the Command Officers Association of Michigan to add the rank of lieutenant to their bargaining units. • The purchase of a riding lawn mower at a cost of $7,370 from Vem’s Repair and Sport in Lake Odessa for use at the Hastings Airport with funds from the Capital Outlay/Machinery and Equipment category of the Airport Fund. The board meets next as a committee of the whole Tuesday, April 16, in the commission chambers at the courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. Join Us For 73rd Annual ■ ■ 1101101*3 8l Purdue 1 Vermontville, Michigan 1 -888-482-8780 www.vermontvillemaplesyrupfestival.org mories x Prom Flowers starting at $9.50 203 E. Main St., Downtown Caledonia I About 14,800 Purdue University students earned academic honors for the fall 2012 semester at the school based in West Lafayette, Ind.Among those students Griffin was Paul of Caledonia. To earn honors, students must have had at least a 3.5 semester or cumulative grade point average on a four-point scale. I in in in CD O 00 CD O I Pancakes & Maple Syrup All VWeekendI can 891-8570 fl fl student earns April 26, 27 & 28 Memories □ Caledonia r W.Sf/jiftx April 15th • 5 PM - 8 PM [I I year to house an individual in prison, you can see the significant savings in this program.” Commissioners also grap­ pled briefly with a rezoning request approved for recom­ mendation at last week's committee of the whole meeting regarding a parcel of land in Section 29 of Hastings Charter Township. “We need more in-depth discussion and clarification on some issues before we take action,” asserted Dull, who asked that the item be removed from the meeting's consent agenda and placed under items for consideration to allow another hearing on the issue. Dull identified two areas of concern, one involving statements made at last week’s committee of the whole meeting in which Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus said the property in question was contiguous with surrounding private property when, in reality, only the zoning change would be contiguous. Dull’s other area of con­ cern involved issues with neighboring property owner regarding inadequate drainage and tax ramifica­ tions in the recommendation to rezone the property from General Commercial to Light Industrial. “I would like some assur­ ance that the drainage prob­ lem will be taken care of,” said Dull, who got it nearly immediately from Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Brown, who said his township board would be meeting with County Drain Commissioner Russ Yarger regarding the issue, and “come hell or high water,” it would get it fixed. • Dull also received support from Stolsonburg, a Realtor, on the tax change issue. “Never have 1 seen a tax assessor look at zoning to assess a taxable property.” The public comment sec­ tion of Tuesday’s meeting included a property concern expressed by Hastings resident Elden Shellenbargei regarding what he said was wetlands mismanagement on the former River Bend Golf Course property being con­ verted for agricultural use by rom eciaC Corsage and Boutonniere $25. 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Ml 49302 • 868-7440 • Pastor Bryan Maley A ? r i 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor •< M Helping Othen Through God's l oving Grace Children's Sunday Schixjl 4c Chum * during worship. K - 3rd Sunday School 9 30 am. • Sunday Morning Worship 10 30 a m Sunday Evening Service 600 p m Sunday the best K 30am - Traditional PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmon» tn Vine) Website www calvarygracebrethrenchurch com E-mail calvarygbcCfrymail com i Make J J QTlje (Dlb QTime fUetbobigt €hunb Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Pastor Terry Krnitz Church: (269) 795-2391 Sunday Service* Mass Times: Saturday......................... Sunday............................ Sunday (Spanish Mass) 269.743.4104 Web site: http://goodshepherdkmi.googlcpage4.com % 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 640 Arlington Court • Middleville 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) Worship.......... .. ................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School . ........... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class ......... .. 11:00 a.m. r SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Worship Traditional 9 AM 'J oom Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www WhitneyvilleFellowship org - 616-868-0621 Yankee Springs Bible Church * �S1 * •'ll I The Sun and News. Saturday, April 13, 2013/ Page 5 Gun Lake Club learns history of Long Lake Outdoor Center 4e JJ • Hw 'X r-'l is “1 •-p. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Area heard information about the Long Lake Outdoor Center at their recent meeting from guest speakers Rick Johnson and Mary Hilton. The pair told club mem­ bers that the camp was built in 1938 by the Civil Conservation Corps and is listed on the National 3 Register of Historic Places. i The original intent of the J.T’’-----camp, they said, was refor­ Lz Sr. estation and fire suppression. Today, Johnson and Hilton •J lease the camp from the state 9 and maintain it. The camp covers 300 ?1 acres of Yankee Springs Recreation Area. It is situat­ Rick Johnson ed on Long lake, and has rus­ tic cabins that have become Church. Tickets are $25 and an attractive destination for are now available from Janet school and church groups. It by calling 269-838-6075. is also a beautiful location They can also be purchased for weddings and family from a club member at Water’s Edge Floral on gatherings. In the business portion of Patterson Road from 10 a.m. the meeting, opportunity was to 2 p.m. on April 27 and given for members to tour May 4. Angus Campbell, chef­ the fields of wildflowers and visit with Doet Boersma, instructor at the Secchia for Culinary artist in residence at Pierce Institute Education at Grand Rapids Cedar Creek on May 1. Marley TenCate reported Community College, will on plans for the annual prepare the dinner buffet. In scholarship dinner and auc­ addition, Kendall Tobias will tion. This fundraiser will be be the auctioneer for the auc­ held Friday, May 17 at the tion event. Interviews for scholarship Gun Lake Community xi - • » llrbta /». 14 h. > J - .*«% * ■I I to .11 ifiuu, rca years at Advance Packaging in Grand Rapids. Even with his dependence on oxygen, he continued working until his lungs collapsed. "Working every day is probably what kept me healthy enough to have the transplant," said Rietman. "They (Advance Packaging) were very good to me." Rietman said he can’t wait to get home, to go back to church and to take over his drumming duties in the band. He and Sue also want to trav­ el - without lugging oxygen around. One of Rietman’s first goals is to get healthy and strong enough to walk his “V b. JI m w BibV> t5*’8’ 9 »\ t I Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads * A L 1 1I irr BV*“* 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 an a. * A Jr, XJ I * IA lllll 1 ilHI i»’ V? 1 1 PresHk-Miluwi Scholar Thornapple Kellogg graduate Eric Clover-Wadel receives Presidential Scholar honors at Western Michigan University. Pictured from left are Dr. John Dunn, WMU pres­ ident, Clover-Wadel, and Dr. William Rantz, WMU faculty senate president. a o "7———__________ and Mary Hilton Local student receives WMU's top undergraduate honor for 13 is now part of 1 -WAY CONSULTING SERVICES LLC > / Z J r sary, which occurred while Dan was in the hospital. "She’s been taking care of me for a long time,” said Dan of his wife. She's kept me alive.” Rietman said with his new lungs, the old days of being short of breath are almost forgotten. "It’s like I forget all that now and get a chance to start over." Still, he knows he’s not out of the woods, even with the lung transplant. The threat of rejection and infec­ tion could happen at any time. Doctors will monitor him for the rest of his life and he will have to take a regi­ men of pills to keep his body from rejecting the transplant — but he’s not worried about that. "I’m extremely lucky and extremely blessed," he said taking a long deep breath. "I can breathe again." 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The convocation, which he was involved in the Economics Student also celebrates the overall of the Association, serving the excellence organization as treasurer and University's students, is holding weekly office hours sponsored by the Office of so he could provide tutoring the President and Faculty assistance. Clover-Wadel Senate at WMU. It included believes a high level of eco­ a program and closing recep­ nomic literacy in the popula­ tion. Many Presidential tion is necessary for efficient Scholars will graduate from WMU Saturday, April 27, governance in a democracy. This year's scholars were during spring commence­ recognized during the 33rd ment exercises. MdApOWg i Drake’s Tax Service tv If* K • Where: Middleville United Methodist Church, 111 Church St. . • Cost: $5 per person suggested donation for dinner; free-will offering for concert New Name, New Location, Same Great Service!! Scheule your appointment today: S' x •v Benefit dinner planned daughter down the aisle in about a month. "1 will be ready for that and 1 won’t need to be drag­ ging oxygen with me,” he said. “It’s going to be won­ derful.” The Rietmans have one daughter, five grandchildren and four great-grandchil­ dren. Dan said his grandson in Florida can’t wait to take Grandpa fishing. He and Sue are also already planning a cruise to celebrate their 25 th anniver- xr-» X winners are taking place. Winners and their parents Thomapple Kellogg High will be honored at the din­ School graduate Eric Cloverner. Everyone in the com­ Wadel is among the 44 stu­ munity is invited to support dents in Western Michigan the scholarship program. University's 6,386-member The Gun Lake Women's senior class to be named a Club is affiliated with the 2013 Presidential Scholar. Federation General of The annual Presidential Women’s Clubs and partici­ Scholar designation is the pates in projects in the local highest honor WMU can community, statewide and bestow on an undergraduate. globally. The next meeting The award goes to the is at 9:30 a.m. May 8 at the most outstanding seniors in Yankee Springs Golf Course. each of the university's aca­ For more information on the demic schools, departments club visit www.gfwcgunand specialty programs. lake.org. Students are selected on the basis of their general aca­ demic excellence, academic . and artistic excellence in their majors, and intellectual , and artistic promise. Clover-Wadel attended Technological Michigan University in Houghton, Mich. He majored in economics The United Methodist Church in Middleville will host a at WMU and graduated fundraising event to support Dan and Sue and their summa cum laude in medical expenses. December 2012 with a bach­ • • What: Dinner, silent auction and concert by Thornapple elor of arts degree. Kellogg High School jazz band. He said he hopes to When: April 20 dinner from 5 to 7 p.m., silent auction spend the next two years from 5 to 7 p.m. and concert from 7 to 9 p.m. J. 0 w• TRANSPLANT, continued from page 1 • T ** K* •* ldenton@fbinsmi.com theLynnDentonAgency.com 139 W. State Street Hastings I 8 4ft Wve Finally Got You Covered! p Caledonia Community Cable Corporation ► CHANNEL 98 CALEDONIATV.COM „ CABLE LIVE ON DEMAND I Watch Us: Caledonia's Public Access, Education, Government Videos accepting: Volunteers For Free Digital Video Classes Wanted: Student Interns for 2013 Fill out applications on www.caledoniatv.com I “ THANK YOU CALEDONIA ~ INTERNET VIEWERS!! Due to high demand. We TRIPLED our capacity for same-time viewers for both __ LIVE, and OX DEMAND! ___ ’ Caledonia Community Cable Corporation Years Studio location: 9809 Cherry Valley Ave SE (M37-West Side) Mailing Address: PO Box 288, Caledonia, Ml 49316 » New Email Address: lnfo@caledoniatv.com 06808810 » �Sun and Newt Saturday April 13 2013 Marian Finkbeiner HASTINGS. Ml - Ronald Lee. Merrill, age 71, of Hastings, passed away unex­ pectedly, Sunday. April 7. 2013 at his residence. Ron was bom on October JI, 1941 in Hastings, the son of Leroy and Melva (Houghtalin) Merrill. Growing up. Ron worked <m his grandfather's farm He graduated from Hastings High School in I960 After high school. Ron worked briefly for Smith Morris in Detroit as a drafts­ man. He returned to Hastings included golf, fishing, cars in 1962 and began his career and attending car shows. Ron at Bradford White. Ron also enjoyed attending his began in the factory, moving grandchildren's athletic into the office as a cost events. accountant and then as the Ron was preceded in death comp controller. Ron retired by his parents. Leroy and from Bradford White in Melva Merrill; stepfather, 2002. after 40 years of serv­ Jim Barr and brother Roger ice He married Sandra Kay Merrill. Dalman on December 7, Ron is survived by his 1963. wife of 49 years, Sandra Ron enjoyed his daily Merrill; daughters. Tammy walks through the fields on (Dennis) Redman. Jennifer his property and visiting with (Chad) Cusack; brothers. his neighbors. His hobbies Gerald Merrill of Arizona. Doug (Lon) Merrill of Indiana. Steve (Donna) Merrill of Virginia. Art Merrill of Caledonia; grandchildren. * Scott. Jeremy and Nichole Redman. Riley. Colin. Nolan and Calli Cusack; 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, A funeral was held Wednesday, April 10. 2013 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Chaplain Andrew Geel hoed officiated the service. Interment took place at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Greater Midwest Affiliate. Memorials and Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. MI CALEDONIA. in, Manan Finkbeiner, age 82. of Caledonia, passed away on Fnday. April 5. 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband. David; daughter-in-law. Barbara L. Finkbeiner; two brothers. Robert C. Bowman and Orval C. Bowman. Surviving are her three sons. Richard (Colleen) Finkbeiner, James (Joelyn) Finkbeiner. Gary (Cindy) Finkbeiner; grandchildren, Wendy (MarkI Detwiler, David (Donna) Finkbeiner, Christina (Kenny) Penzien. Tara Finkbeiner, Knstin (James) Butler, James II (Jennifer) Finkbeiner, Amanda (Jeremy) Cochran, Ike. Christina Jennifer (Crispin) Harmcl; great­ grandchildren, Jayden Scott, Brady and Tristin Detwiler, reanna ana and Clayton Penzien. Danielle and Dakota Finkbeiner. Brynn ► and I>cah utler, Hailey Dougherty. Ava Finkbeiner, Garron Cochran. Faith. Sabrina and Paige Ike; sis­ ters. Beatrice Swainston. Betty (Larry-) Gates. Faye (Ward) Freeman; sisters-in - law. Betty Lou Ward. Sallie (Al) Niles. Sharryl Bowman; many nieces and nephews. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great­ grandmother. She enjoyed playing her organ, being with her family and sharing a good joke. Funeral services for Manan were held Wednesday. April 10, 2013 at Caledonia United Methodist Church. 250 Vine Street. Caledonia. Interment Lakeside Cemetery . The family requests dona­ tions be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent online at www mkdfuneral home.com. Arrangements made by Matt hysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, Caledonia. i ■f rj I i 'l & I AnUC Faith (McDOWell) PorHtt Anne Faith (McDowell) | Porritt. age 79. passed away on Friday. April’5. 2013 due to the side effects from the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis She was bom December 29, 1933. She was a graduate of Caledonia High School in “The Class of 51”. She mar­ ried her school sweetheart. Harry Reaser, Jr. James Pomtt on August 11, 1952. Together they raised MIDDLEVILLE. Ml MJ Janet Reaser. and Louise two sons, Timothy Wade and Harry Reaser Jr.. Jr., of Reaser; a brother. Robert Terry James. Middleville, passed away (Shirley) Reaser, and several Anne was a very loving April 8. 2013, at Woodlawn nieces and nephews. mother, wife, grandmother Meadows in Hastings. Harry was also preceded in and great grandmother and country skiing before arthri­ Harry was born June 8, death by his parents; a we arc missing her very tis demanded that she do 1921 in Battle Creek; the son daughter-in-law, Sheryl much. something else. She loved to of Harry and Ethel Reaser; brothers, Ralph and She worked in many hunt Michigan mushrooms (I jawrence) Reaser. A veter­ Charles Reaser; a sister and offices and finished her work with friends. She held a yel­ an, Harry proudly served his brother- in-law, Katherine career as city treasurer for low belt in karate and she country during World War II and Ed Cisler. and a brother- the City of Wyoming for was proud of breaking a in the US Navy, serving on in-law, Donald Bridenstein. board with a swift side kick. more than 20 years. Anne the USS Yukon, USS Meade A funeral service was a member and president In her younger years she Detail, USS Nuthatch and was held at Beeler-Gores of the Michigan Treasurers loved roller-skating at most the USS Delegate. Harry was Funeral Home in Association. of the rinks in the area. loyal employee of Middleville, Friday, April She was preceded in death She loved to dance and Consumers Energy for over 12,2013, Pastor Mike Cisler play golf She also enjoyed by her parents, Glenn and 25 years and loved the out­ and Mary Reaser; grandchil­ officiating. Private burial softball, archery, and cross Madeline (Jennings) dren, Ryan (Sara) doors; fishing, tending to his took place in Yankee Springs Nick Cemetery, vegetable garden, making Drogowski, Jason maple syrup, and cutting Drogowski, Memorial contributions to Helen Marguerite Scott firewood. On February 26. Drogowski, Shanda (Bill) the Alzheimer’s Association Shaina or Spectrum Hospice will be 1949, he married the love of Vandclune. Helen Marguerite Scott various community organi It ­ his life, Bcmadine Wiennga McPhetridge, Brian (Jessica) appreciated. Please visit went to be with her Lord in zations. She really enjoyed and she preceded him in Reaser, and Ashley Reaser; www.beelergoresfuncral.co heaven while at home sur- helping the Benzonia Library great grandchildren, Ava, m to view Harry's online rounded by family on April Board, Benzonia Museum. death on March 10, 2011. Harry is survived by chil­ Bnanna. Isabella. Emma and guest book or to leave a con­ 3, 2013, after courageously Benzie Area Christian dren, Diana and CDR. Benjamin; sisters. Joyce dolence message for the fam­ living with ALS. Neighbors (BACN), and Francis K. Drogowski USN Martz, Phyllis ridenstein. ily. She was bom May 21, being active in the Frankfort (Ret), Mike Reaser, and Pat Pat Fuhr. Lyla (Floyd) Bloss. 1933 to Edward and Nellie United Methodist Kerruish of South Byron, Church.Very close to her New York. heart was being part of the met Helen Clarence Habitat for Humanity George Scott ’’Scotty" while Organization. She assisted A Community comes together to support the two attended Cornell with fundraising and family University where she placement. She was recog­ Dan Rietman, received bachelor's degree in nized by the Gleaner organi­ home economics. After grad­ zation as the Grand Traverse the 3rd lung transplant recipient at Spectrum Hospital. uation the two married on area volunteer of the year. October 1, 1955. Helen also had many inter­ Helen went on to get her ests and hobbies such as, Friday and Saturday April 19 & 20. Flea Market teaching certificate and mas ­ •u sewing and garden­ knitting, items may be donated for sale (no clothing please) or rent your own table space for ters in education from MSU. ing. She was an avid reader $15. Lunch available for purchase on Friday. Event will take place rain or shine. She taught in the Middleville and walker. She exercised school district and later her mind as well as her body Saturday, April 20. Benefit Dinner. 5-7pm chose to switch gears and by doing crosswords and pulled pork sandwiches, chicken & biscuits and homemade become their food service Sudoku puzzles. desserts $5 per person suggested donation. director. Helen was preceded in Upon retirement Helen death by her parents, Edward Silent Auction 5-7 pm relocated back to Benzonia, and Nellie Kerruish; sister, (call 616-328-2516 if you have an item to donate for the auction) so she could be closer to her Joann Smith and husband, children and grandchildren. Clarence Scott. » She was especially close and T.K. Jazz Band concert starting at 7pm (free will offering) She is survived by daugh­ proud of her grandchildren. ters, Evelyn (Jeff) Clark of Helen was devoted moth ­ Linden, and Julie (Dan) All events will be held at the Middleville United Methodist Church, er. grandmother and Marshall of Ludington; sons, . 111 Church St., Middleville. Call 795-9266 or 795-9310 for more information Christian. She gave much of David Scott of Beulah, her time to her church and Steven Scott of Traverse 0 McDowell; her brothers. Roger and Ken; sister. Donna Lowing (her husband, Floyd (Stub)); brother-inlaw, Al Hedberg; and sisterin-law, Elaine McDowell. She is survived by her hus­ band, James; sons, Tim (Donna) and Terry (Isaura); her brothers, Ron and James (Donna*); her sister, Joyce Hedberg; eight grandchil­ dren; four great grandchil­ dren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Anne were held Thursday. April II. 2013 at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Caledonia), 616 E. Main St. Interment Interment inin Lakeside Cemetery. Ihe family requests that memorial contributions be made to Faith Hospice. Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation or Caledonia United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. City and Jon (Kendra) Scott of Lake Ann. She also sur­ vived by grandchildren. Scott (Jenn) and Danny Clark. Courtney and Thomas Marshall, Kyle and Alex Scott, Katie, Makenna and Noah Scott; and great grand­ children, Sheldon and Elora Clark. In lieu of flowers please send your contribution to the Habitat for Humanity. Frankfort United Methodist Church or the ALS Society of Ml. Memorial services will be held at the Frankfort United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 13, at noon. The Reverend Barbara Faye officiating. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Jowett Family Funeral Homes, Frankfort. J*3 0 (t * * | J*”*' I fJ4W« ' I ■■ "Si k 11c Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads V, �I i l The Sun and News, Saturday, April 13, 2013/ Page 7 YAC awards mini-grants to TK schools * $ Ar 1 « ‘ F 'S ft F I IF * I. — . l*> III* — Ml f hcrwyfU Mh & ...... The Younq Fives class which has received grant funds from the Youth Advisory Council, is made up of front row (from left), Christian Hayes, Josiah Smith, Noah Second row, Donker, Erika Wolowicz, Clinton Czarnecki, and Easton DeVries. % Kymani Jones, Myles Chambers, Brenson Lloyd, Maxwell Knowles,^ Nathan Deaken McGhan, Kailey McNeely, Shoemaker, and Sophie Jones. Third row, F Benjamin Postma, Olivia Grace, Jonah Stob, Ezekiel Leep, Jordan Pranger, and J _ - •i r— •■• ■ • \z A Makenzee Knight.’ Back row, teacher Leah Smith, YAC advisor Emily Elliott, YAC member Carley Dole, and TK curriculum director Kim Chausow. ! J M N •:JC1 te i!is<1 i® ■ «f7 sw 1i n'jmi njxBi II is «it taitn The first mini-grant is a $250 grant to assist students in the Young Five classes at McFall Elementary School. The funds will allow teacher Leah Smith to buy new book packs to enhance learning and help students learn to read. The grant application included “circle maps” drawn by the young students after reading books and talk- 616-891-2020 fax fe telbikl i1 -3$ to * ing about the books they like to read. Smith will join two other McFall Elementary School teachers in using the Big Books, fiction and non­ fiction for students to hold, to listen to and to read. The project will also be funded by the McFall Activity Fund, a request of $250 from the Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation and a $500 matching grant from the company providing the materials. In addition to the teachers, 28 fourth grade friends will be reading to the Young Saturday Hours Five students. There will Professional Services! also be parent volunteers Great Product Selections! working with students weekwww.caledoniavisioncenter.com ly. The goal of the program is to help students become better readers. While the grant was writ9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 ten by teacher Leah Smith and curriculum director Kim •w Richard J. Choryan, O.Dr Chausow, the Circle Maps accompanying the application show student attempts at &llf difl IEU 3«ZZZ®< A writing and demonstrate the need for books and lessons to prepare them for kinder­ A garten and beyond. The second mini-grant is for $200 to Thornapple Kellogg High School senior Jordan Welton. 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Welton requested the A funds to assist him with a 616-891-8688 mural painted by him in the computer lab. The mural was A1 inspired by Mark Twain's essay, “Two Ways of Seeing Saint Paul will offer your Child a respectful, a River.” nurturing, and challenging learning envi­ “The theme of this essay and this mural helps us hold ronment to enable spiritual, mental, social, The Thornapple Kellogg schools were recently award­ ed two mini-grants from the Youth Advisory Council for Community Barry Foundation. The approved grants will encourage reading for young students and a cross-curricu­ lar collaboration between English and art departments at Thomapple Kellogg High School. r(ata®* r V 'J M 01 * $ y» I * V* ’ £*4 CIlC *< 3 Hour Class j .,Z.Z , i L I * Caledonia Community Schools UJ 3 ml » o S Free Developmental Inventory (For 2 to 4-1/2 Year Old Preschoolers) Do you have concerns about the speech, large or small motor skills, socialization, learning and/or growth of your preschool aged child? may be able to help! The Caledonia Community Schools will be conducting a developmental screening for preschool aged children (age 2 to 4-1/2) who may benefit from early educational intervention. If you are a Caledonia School District resident and would like to schedule a screening for your child, or if you have questions about whether your child should be screened, please call 891-6220. •II The screening will take place J Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at J We ■ OPEN ' HOUSE MAY 7TH 6:30-8 pm i s £ Dann Mulder s4 • Personal Service 1 1 • Experienced Lenders £ S “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. ” Proverbs 22:6 ___ — I GREEN LOCAL SERVICING § V ii I GREAT RATES & Please call Julie Rop, Preschool Director 616-891-8688 . i & a ~ Inside gymnasium 1 I SPRAY TANNING ~ Christ-centered curriculum from Concordia Publishing — NOW CARRYING DQ V dollars Barry the at Elliot on to a child-like imaginative said in his application. Foundation, More information about Community view of the world as we go tK inn I «\A/ 11 \UfAl 269-945-0526. applying for a YAC mini through life,” Welton wrote grant is available from Emily in his grant application. He explained that the 14week project is a cross-cur­ '1 ricular collaboration ^ONTEMPO ALON between the English and art ^\Y c5*?A & ^buTIQUE departments for the mural J that will be installed in the inter TKHS English lab. “The lab currently lacks anything of visual interest that can spark imagination," Said Welton. “Creating themural will allow me to work readers O onn a large scale project for the first time. This project wjH be my thank-you gift to the art and English depart­ ments. 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Zoo-phonics ~ Handwriting without tears S check •- A TKHS student mural project was awarded a $200 mini-grant from the Youth Advisory Council. Pictured in front (from left) are teacher Tonya Woods Jordan Welton, YAC members Carley Dole and Erin Scheidel. Back row, teacher John Considine, YAC advisor Emily Elliott and YAC member Carly Noah. Enrolling Now! ; ■ f: ium cashier L \,kx»l _ $ T • No Application Fee Call Dann Mulder at 616.891.2530 or apply at www.unitedbankofmichigan.com Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center O w 9751 Duncan Lake Avenue There is no fee for this service. The next screening is planned for August, 2013 NMLSgl33188 tt MORTGAGE UNITED BANK CORPORATION 06808335 * 1MI 39NVUO 11 2' It I fl �* I Page B/The Sun and Newt Saturday April 13. 2013 I Financial Focus Barry County Swift and Sure program proving successful Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Is your portfolio truly diversified? Life it full of ups and downs and the financial markets art no different. As an investor. you're no doubt happy to ace the “ups” — but the "downs’' can seem like a real downer Isn't there any way to help smooth out the volatility in your investment portfolio? First of all. to cope with volatility, it’s helpful to know what causes it — and there can be many causes. Computers that make trades in milliseconds, based on mathematical models, are sometimes blamed for intra­ day volatility, but large price swings can also occur fol­ lowing the release of govern ment economic reports, such as those dealing with unem­ ployment and housing starts. Global events, such as the European economic malaise, can also send the financial markets into a tizzy. By being aware of the impact of these events, you can see that the workings of the markets — especially their volatility — may not be as mysterious as you thought Still, while knowing the causes of volatility can help you prepare for market swings, it won’t blunt their impact on your portfolk). To do that, you need to create a diversified mix of invest­ ments because your portfolio can be more susceptible to negative price movements if you only own one type of asset To illustrate If you owned mostly bonds, and interest rales rose sharply, the value of your bonds would likely drop, and your portfolio could take a big hit. But if you owned stocks, bonds, government secunties, cer­ tificates of deposit (CDs) and other investment vehicles, the rise in interest rates would probably affect your portfolio less significantly. Unfortunately, many investors think that if they own a few stocks and a bond. Program Schedule M. v A CALEDON IATV. 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And rather than just owning U.S. Treasury bonds, consid­ er corporate bonds and municipal bonds, and diver­ sify your fixed-income hold­ ings further by purchasing short-term. intermediate­ term and long-term bonds. Work with your financial advisor to determine the mix of asset classes and invest­ ments that arc appropriate for your financial goals and objectives. How you ultimately diver­ sify your portfolio depends on your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals — there’s no one “correct” asset mix for everyone. And over time, your diversifica­ tion needs may change. To cite one example, as you enter your retirement years, you may need to increase your percentage of income­ producing investments while »!• possibly reducing the amount of growth invest­ ments you own. These growth-oriented investments tend to be more volatile, and you may want less volatility during your retirement. However, even during retire­ ment. you will need to own a certain percentage of growth investments to provide you with the growth potential <• to stay ahead of you’ll need inflation. Keep in mind that diversi­ fication can't guarantee a profit or protect against Joss. Nonetheless, building a diversified portfolio may help take some of the volatil­ ity out of investing — so look for diversification opportunities whenever pos­ sible. This article was written hy Edward Jones for use hy O'your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Holy Family Catholic Church will be having their Annual Stuff Sale At 9669 Kraft Avenue SE, in Caledonia, MI _______ Saturday, April 13, 2013 10a.m. - 3p.m. U1 tn 1 1 cn Books Toys and Gadgets Small Appliances •I J* Clothes WE RE HAVING A ‘STUFF SALE' 1 i 4 ^4 by Julie Makarewkz Staff Writer As one of three counties to pilot the Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program. Barry County is also an early proponent of the results being swift, sure, and successful Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell recently updated the Middleville Village Council on how the program is progressing, telling the council that the program is designed to be a prison diversion program keeping people out of prison, but not w ithout punishment for their crimes. "Just putting people in prison doesn’t always work." McDowell said. "We need to find a better way to make sure these offenders don't end up back in court again." The county received $260,000 in grant funds to begin the program and this year received $193,000 to continue it McDowell said the pro­ gram can have a maximum of 20 participants at a time who must go through an intense two-year program. During the first six months, the participants must submit to random drug screens up to three times per week, meet with caseworkers or proba­ tion officers at least twice a week, have weekly status review hearings, comply with treatment and support groups as ordered and com­ ply with all laws, probation rules and court orders. The second six months include random drug tests up to twice per week, meeting with the counselor or proba­ tion officer at least once each week, bi-weekly status review hearings, compliance with treatment and support groups as ordered, and com­ pliance with all laws, proba­ tion rules and court orders. The final year of the pro­ gram is less intense calling for random drug screens up to one time per week, meet­ ing•• with caseworkers or pro­ bation officers at least once per week, monthly status review hearings, compliance with treatment and support group as order and compli­ ance with all laws, probation rules and court orders. McDowell said partici­ pants are screened carefully to make sure they will fit the program and have a desire to comply with all the regula­ tions. She said there are cur­ rently 11 participants in the program. Five are currently in jail but will be part of the program as soon as they are released. "This gives them an opportunity to be successful and stay out of prison,” said McDowell, “otherwise they would go to prison.” She said, since its incep­ tion, the program has a 90 percent compliance rate with only one participant ending up in prison. • "We know that percentage likely won’t stay that high. but we do want to see it stay around 80 or 90 percent.” she said. McDowell added that par­ ticipants also realize if they don't meet the program McDowell requirements. will sentence them for maxi­ mum terms. "If they aren’t willing to work and accept the help from the program, they will go to prison." she said. McDowell said the pro­ gram allows the participants to maintain jobs, be reunited with families, have means to pay their court fines, and learn to be good citizens in the community. She expects the program I will continue and hopes the county will be able to add another part-time caseworker to be able to expand the pro­ gram beyond 20 participants. McDowell said the pro­ gram saved the state about $400,000 in the first year in Barry County alone with only 20 participants. The state pays to house prisoners at a rate of about $34,000 per year per prisoner. 1 do expect the state will continue to fund this pro gram because of the savings they arc seeing.” maintained McDowell. “Il's not a pro­ gram that will work with every offender, but it does h work for some. Z Z 6* z •> JfS L & a H'8 If nt I*" Jane and Gary Crosby, Sr. to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Jane and Gary Crosby, Sr. were married February 16, 1963 in Caledonia, Michigan. Gary and Jane have lived most of their married life in Alto, Michigan. They cele­ brated their 50th wedding anniversary with their chil­ dren: Cheryl (Jamie) Poll, Chad (Mary) Crosby, Gary (Cheryl) Crosby, Jr., Amy Crosby, and David (Sara) Crosby, along with their 13 grandchildren: Amber, Jerry (Heather), Sean and Jacob Poll, Jim, Bob, Sarah, and Paul Crosby, Kate and Cody Crosby, Jadyn Hopkins, and Abby and Erin Crosby. TREE SERVICE $$$ Save up to 50% $$$ We put on ground & you clean up or complete haul away prices Trims - Removals Stump Grinding Fully insured - Free Estimates 0?71 Joel Vega - (616) 427-5209 GR Area £ ■w precious ^ogrtder r- I I I er ii - * I Ait ” <k 4 Sj In our hearts always, never forget. . L-R: Pat Harrison May 26, 1942-Nov 17, 2012 Bill Harrison Aug. 21, 1939-April 24, 2008 Jim Harrison Feb. 5, 1936-March 9, 2008 Happy 81st Birthday Bob Harrison May 23,2013 u ft 4 V & �s c- - I The Sun and News, Saturday, April 13, 2013/ Page 9 I f Four injured in two-car crash •r A St' s' s Sb > SA » < S’ Staff writer Four people were injured in a Monday afternoon twocar crash on M-37 at Heath Road near Hastings. All four were taken to area hospitals non-life ‘ ; with threatening injuries, accord­ ing to Michigan State Police. A 4-year-old Hastings boy was airlifted to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo by AeroMed. Troopers said the child did not have life-threat­ ening injuries and was alert before he was transported. Police said the boy »!• had been properly restrained in a rear seat. Robert Enders, 66, of Middleville also was airlifted to Bronson Hospital after reporting chest pains at the accident scene. He was treat­ ed and released at the hospi- ’bi k ,■ 3S ** r* 1 * * i L r 7 ' - * *•» . <7 f 1 by Julie Makarewicz rr^r. tai. Two helicopters transport patients to area hospitals following a Monday afternoon crash at M-37 and Heath According to Michigan Road. Michigan State Police investigated the accident that injured four people. Police said none of the injuries are Police State Trooper believed to be life-threatening. (Photo by Doug VanderLaan) Raymond Volosky, Enders was northbound on M-37. A •Sj 26-year-old Hastings man, HF whose name is not being I P -i released at this time, was driving south on M-37, attempting to turn left on Heath Road when he pulled into the path of Enders' SUV. The driver of the south­ bound car was transported to Hospital Pennock in Hastings where he was treat­ ed and released for his ■ •• injuries. His wife, a passenger in way while turning. intersection closing the Barry County Sheriff's the front seat of the vehicle, helicopters were called to the remains The accident while the investigation took Department assisted the transported by ambuscene to assist with transwas under investigation. place. State Police at the scene, and lance to Bronson Hospital portation of the victims, The southbound driver officials from the Michigan for a possible vertebrae frac- Thomapple EMS and Mercy of was cited by State Police for Department Ambulance also transported ture, ankle fracture and cuts. failure to yield the right of Transportation assisting with AeroMed and Air Care patients. - ■ 2 • *■> " 1 J A 4I 1 11 ▼i I i V Middleville TOPS 546 news ■ 1 * The April 8 meeting opened with singing “The «. r b r-T-* __ More We Get Together. Patricia reminded mem­ bers that Dorothy is celebrat­ ing her 11th year as a KOPS member. Please remember her with a card of congratu­ lations. A letter from Lu Anderson sent spring greetings. There I ” i; it » j h»\ t II l\ \A will be some changes in the Governor charges soon. Snyder is forming a new “Healthier Tomorrow” pro­ gram for the state. State Recognition Day will be May 17 and 18 in Battle Creek. The April 1 minutes were read and approved. Roll call showed 14 members present. Best loser for the week is Sharon, with Cathy runnerup. The food chart drawing was won by Jan. Phyllis, Linda, Betty, Patricia and Sharon also participated. Joyce F. lost the ha-ha box. Alice P. handed out new pages for the directory. Jane presented a program on por- tions. The meeting closed with recitation of the TOPS pledge. The next meeting will be April 15. Visitors are welcome to attend the meetings held at 500 Lincoln•» Meadows at 5 p.m. For more information, call Patricia, 616-868-0463, or Betty, 616-765-3483. Students named to SVSU dean’s list Saginaw Valley State University named 2,060 stu­ dents on its dean's list for the fall 2012 semester. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and earn a semester grade point average of 3.4 or ‘ - AHU'O - « -- I I higher. Local students on the list included: Amanda Caledonia Kimes. Jared Freeport McConnon. iVriOb * ••• IVw*. • Ulf*! XJ J, I <HS>I HUk/ .. -•* - « 1 I « .5 ■ I I V i n i ns ’ref I I ’ 7E t 5 Great Clips iii ANY HAIRCUT IT’S GONNA BE GREAT* j? > ■£ jt ‘ji». 1 tef >• t Not valid with any other offers. I I I I I I I b _ H 3 « *• •r Limit one coupon per customer. Valid at participating area salons. I o r-\z Hl I I I I I I I I I I . - - ► ^Tf Great Clips IT’S GONNA BE GREAT- •• Online Check-In. No more waiting around, because now well r'<‘ i a k- r yk < be waiting for you. 1 ■ j . OnlineCheck-ln **■" l» ------- »w Caledonia Great Clips 9323 Cherry Valley Ave (Next to McDonald’s on M37) 616-891-8191 Download our free app or visit greatclips.com. ** 1^. ■ M I* 0^ X Find us at • _ i’ " . . ’ * * greatclips.com I salonjobs.greatclips.com I greatclipsfranchise.com f *r p-’ I Z 1 I �Page 10fThe Sun and News, Saturday, April 13, 2013 Woodpecker Festival returns to Middleville April 26 and 27 Middleville’s third annual Thornapple Woodpecker Festival takes place April 26 and 27. The weekend event includes guest speakers, sanctuary tours, workshops, golf cart bird trips, art show, guided bird walks and w•IO ~J pecker soiree and ball where keynote speaker Brian “Fox” Ellis will share his gifts as a storyteller, author and natu­ ralist. Other presenters will include Michigan State University Professor Pamela Rasmussen, an expert on Asian birds, and author and from 2 to 3 p.m.; Wildwood founder of aviation vocaliza­ Trails tour from 2:30 to 3:30 tion center; Jonathan p.m.; a guided walk on the Morgan, wildlife photogra­ Paul Henry Trail from 2:45 pher and licensed wildlife to 4:45 p.m.; native and inva­ rehabilitator; Larry Pio, pres­ sive plants with Mike ident and trail adopter with Bruggink from 3 to 4 p.m.; a the Chief Noonday Chapter guided golf car birding rip of the North Country Trail from 3 to 5 p.m. and the Association; Cal Lamoreaux, woodpecker soiree at the life member and past board Middle Villa Inn from 6 to member of the Michigan 10:30 p.m. Audubon society; and Saturdays' lineup includes Michael Bruggink, vice pres­ a guided birding walk with by Julie Makarewicz received 12 bids for the proj­ the project was about ident of River City Wild John James Audubon from 8 Staff Writer ect which will include recon­ $236,000. The village has Ones, an environmental edu­ to 10 a.m.; a guided golf car Bids to reconstruct a por­ struction of Bender Road $300,000 available for road­ cation and advocacy organi­ birding trip from 8:15 to tion of Bender Road came in from the intersection of work this season. The proj­ zation. 1015 a.m.; a craft show from •It about $60,000 below engi- Green Lake Road south to ect is expected to start June Friday's events start with 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; a nature art neering estimates according the village limits near the 17 and take about four weeks a guided bird walk with show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; a to to village officials who are driveway Page to complete. Weeks said one Brian Ellis from 9 to 11 a.m.; Maher Sanctuary tour from 9 evaluating the bids and Elementary School. lane will remain open for a craft show from noon to 5 a.m. to noon; an Otis preparting to bring a recom­ p.m.; a nature art show from Sanctuary tour from 9:30 With what appears to be traffic. mendation to the village very favorable bids for the In another issue at noon to 4 p.m.; a guided a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; a council for approval at the project, Weeks said the vil­ Tuesday’s meeting, council birding walk with John Wildwood Trails tour from council’s April 23 meeting. lage will have more funds members decided they need James Audubon .•It from 12:30 10 to 11 a.m.; a guided bird­ Department of Public available for other road more information about a to 2:30 p.m.; a guided golf ing walk from 10:15 a.m. to Works director Duane maintenance projects this YMCA proposal to bring car birding trip from 12:45 to 12:15 p.m.; a guided golf car Weeks told council members summer. some activities this summer 2:45 p.m.; Jonathan Morgan birding trip from 10:30 a.m. ■Si speaking on hosting blue­ to 12:30 p.m.; workshop The original estimate for to a park in Middleville. Tuesday that the village The YMCA of Barry birds and other cavity nesters sketching and journaling County has requested exclu­ from 1 to 2 p.m.; an Otis with Brain Ellis from 11 a.m. sive use of Calvin Hill Park Sanctuary tour from 1 to 4 to noon; a guided golf car for one week in the summer p.m.; computer aids to bird­ birding from 12:45 to 2:45 for a playground program. ing with Cal Lamoreaux p.m.; an Otis Sanctuary tour The park would be used by the YMCA from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 5-9. The program is designed for spe­ cific ages. Council members said they are concerned about limiting access to the park by other children who by Fran Faverman evening, the fault lines are not registered for the Staff Writer between the township and YMCA program or fall with­ Supervisor Mark Englerth the county were clearly visi­ You could save up to in the age limit for the pro­ of Yankee Springs Township ble. gram. Council members said $434 a year by switching to remains optimistic about •it: the In attendance was County they want to know more possibility that additional Commission Chair Craig Auto Insurance through AAA. about the program and how it planning services may be Stolsonburg, who represents will be run before they com­ made available to the town­ the northern portion of the We've teamed with AAA to bring you mit the park use to it. Village ship from the Barry County township on the county great value and coverage. manager Rebecca Fleury Department of Planning and board. Stolsonburg stated will request that a represen­ Zoning. PREFERRED INSURANCE that the commission was SERVICES OF GRAND RAPIDS tative form the YMCA While his initial proposal concerned about having Jim Adam Jarchow attend the May 7 village did not fare well in discus ­ McManus, the county ’ s 7992 Clyde Park Ave., SW, Byron Center Independent council committee of the sions among the county com­ director of Planning and 616-583-9661 Insurance Agent whole meeting to discuss the missioners at their commit­ Zoning, become overextend­ ______ Insurance underwritten by Auto Club Insurance Association family of companies. program. 06800102 tee of the whole meeting ear­ ed under an arrangement in lier this month, both sides which services to Yankee have kept the door open in Springs Township would be -r . < conversations. added. Stolsonburg said that According to Englerth, the he had recommended to the The Paris Ridge PTO would like to Thank county presented a draft county commission that it agreement that went beyond defer discussion of the pro­ the following businesses and families for their what he initially wanted. The posal until the county began * principal concern • of the its budget process for the X generous donations to our School Carnival: county commissioners 2014 fiscal year. Accelerated Tooling, appears to have been the D&W During Tuesday’s meet­ Chiropractic a LLC • C« need for additional staff, the ing, Englerth responded that Gerald R. Ford Peereboom’s Garden ® AIM Fitness eligibility of other townships his proposal to the county Presidential Museum Center Arthur Murray Dance with their own planning was for a six-month pilot Gordan Food Service Perilight Graphics ■ Studio commissions to ask for the program and that no night Grand Rapids Art Peppino’s Pizza Berlin Raceway same services, and the cost. Museum work would be involved. He Pizza Hut Bigby Coffee At a special meeting of the saw his proposal as akin to Grand Rapids Children’s Pridgeon & Clay *£' Binder Park Zoo Yankee Springs Township the mutual aid agreements Museum Progressive AE ■ The Bisterfeldt Family board to transact its regular between emergency services Grand Rapids Griffins R-Athletics Bittersweet Ski Resort business this past Tuesday providers. Grand Rapids Ballet Salon Centric Blake Clark Company Sam’s Club Bloop Grand Rapids Skyzone Boulder Ridge Wild Symphony Spectrum Lanes Animal Park Gun Lake Tribe Swierenga Jewelers Byron Fun Spot Gym Co. Target Caledonia Dance The Hartner Family Thirty- One Gifts F-< Center Hastings City Bank Monica Luxford j Cali Fitness Heidi Christine’s Thornapple Floral Celebration Cinema The Honhart Family A The Henry Ford Community West Java Gym Uccello’s Credit Union John Ball Zoo Van Andel Arena Costco Maria’s Italian Yankee Springs Golf Craig’s Cruisers Restaurant Course, LLC Davenport University Maynard Water West Michigan Design 1 Midnite Sun & Cruise Whitecaps Double J Resort MVP Sports Club YMCA Detroit Red Wings The Ostrander Family Dutton General Store Peak Performance Roadwork bids come in below estimated budget from 1 to 4 p.m.; a workshop on accessing nature on the North Country Trail with Larry Pio from 1 to 2 p.m.; a guided bird walk with John •It James Audubon from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; a Maher Sanctuary tour from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Asian Woodpeckers with Pam Rasmussen from 2 to 3 p.m..; a Wildwood Trails tour from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.; and a guided golf car birding trip from 3 to 5 p.m. There are fees for many of the tours and workshop ses­ sions. Some of the events are free. The woodpecker ball is $35 per person. The event includes wine and beer tast­ ing, silent auction, the key note speaker, and the Woodpecker Ball at the •c« Middle Villa Inn. On-line registration is available at www.woodpeck­ erfest, wwebs.com or through the Facebook page. Registration is encouraged in advance, but can also be done throughout the festival. rA' il & & &VI % ■A << ‘‘i Supervisor optimistic for county planning services in Yankee Springs Township 5 —— I: "You don't see them, but they are there all the time," he said. In a phone conversation with the Sun and News, Englerth clarified his objec­ tives and position. He said he wanted three or four hours a month of planner time during normal daytime working hours and that there there would be no nighttime work requirement for McManus. The time would be used to provide advice on issues such as forms and how other communities have handled some issues, a type of infor­ mal exchange of information about problems and solu­ tions, or in other words, intergovernmental collabora­ tion and cooperation. Englerth commented that there is resistance to change and he faulted the draft agreement presented by the county for sewing doubt and confusion. He remains opti­ mistic that his proposal will be a pilot program providing flexibility and lowering the cost of doing business in the township. IsipK iriw iaiifi ’lliu IStM Elrf I fell! asm iihtei •raj iairii. 1SSE3I Wtlsc kf W ISW«i ’’’Wo �V I The Sun and News, Saturday, April 13, 2013/ Page 11 Thornapple Township working on paperless initiative and office renovations $ § Bremer said he will con­ tinue working on the project and hopes to bring recom­ •Il mendations to the board by May. Another project that has been in the works is renova­ tion of the township hall for improved safety. Bremer said Custer Office Interiors was asked to cre­ ate some ideas for an office renovation, but said those plans need to be scaled back to fit the township budget of $20,000 between and $30,000. Bremer said he will con­ tinue working on that issue as well and will bring a plan to the board in the future. •II. "We need to make the building more secure and we’re working on that," he said. In other matters before the board Monday night: • County Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg gave an update of county activities. •H • Bremer's request to attend the Michigan Association of Township Supervisor's conference in by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Township Thomapple officials are continuing to work on two major projects this year. The first is to hav? the board go paperless and invest instead in laptop com­ puters or notebooks of some type. Township Supervisor Mike Bremer said he is still reviewing options and what will be best for the board members. He also said the township will have to come •H ­ up with an electronics poli ,? Si & sj sis Si! * "S cy* There was some discus­ sion about whether the board members would be able to use the devices for personal use as well as work. It was suggested the board could consider allocating each member a certain amount and allowing them to pur­ chase whatever electronic device they think would work best for them. There was also discussion about the need for safety and virus pro­ tection on the devices. •it L %l 1M l •.. Lansing April 24-26 was approved. Cost is $325 plus mileage. • Bremer's request to Michigan the attend Supervisor Township Professional Development retreat at Mackinac May 16 and 17 was approved with cost of about $700. 2013 meeting • The schedule was approved for •Il the township. The board will regularly meet at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month in the township hall. • A one-year agreement with Brian Finkbeiner to provide service for the Duncan Lake waste water approved. lagoon was Finkbeiner has taken care of the lagoon for several years . • An April 22 public hear­ ing has been set by the plan­ ning commission for consid­ eration of updated zoning ordinance requirements. The hearing takes place at 7 p.m. in the township hall. • Thornapple Township Emergency Services chief Dave Middleton requested several contracts for the department be renewed. The board agreed to a one-year renewal of the inspection/maintenance gen­ erator contract for $647 with Cummins Bridgeway LLC; a one-year agreement with Breathing Air systems for inspection and maintenance on air compressors for $1,043; a one-year inspec­ tion and maintenance agree­ ment for $3,480 with Quality Air Heating and Cooling; a three-year technical service agreement support for $2,335 with Physio-Control; and the addition of billing software upgrades to the cur­ rent AccuMed contract for an annual fee of $1,250. • Middleton reported residents must contact the fire department to obtain bum permits. There is no cost for a bum permit, but there could be fines if the fire department is called out to a fire where the owner has not received a permit. Middleton said callers will be advised if the department has put a ban on burning due to weather conditions. • Board members will take a gravel road tour with the County Road Barry Commission April 15. During the tour, the board members will get a first-hand look at gravel road condi­ tions in the township. • Clerk Susan Vlietstra's request to attend the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerk’s confer­ ence in Frankenmuth was approved with costs not to exceed $800. • Bremer told board mem­ bers he will attend a Township Michigan Association strategic plan­ ning training session in Lansing. • Board members discussed possible projects for the Thornapple Valley Church spring blitz program during which church mem­ bers volunteer to do work township. within the * Treasurer Deb Buckowing said potential »!• projects must be submitted to the church s Hi n. The clean up weekend will be May 11. • Patricia Johns told coun- ed members she has been B named to the Barr} ’ County Parks and Recreation com­ mittee and values input from residents. She also said the council will be getting infor­ mation about the county's five-year parks and recre­ ation plan. • Johns reminded board members of the General Federation of Women's Club Gun Lake Area upcoming scholarship dinner and auc­ tion. She told board mem­ bers the club annually awards scholarships to seniors at four area high schools Thomapple Kellogg, Delton Kellogg, Wayland and Martin. • Dr. Robert Schirmer, medical director for the Health Barry/Eaton Department, told board members the health depart­ ment is actively working on several projects to initiate good health. He reminded board members of the May 18 household hazardous waste collection day at the Barry County Fairgrounds. B' Mountain bike trail gets council approval by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Wildwood Trails Park in Middleville will get a moun­ tain bike trail following Tuesday's approval by the Middleville Village Council of the proposed I l/2-mile trail through the wooded and hilly areas of the park. The council was split on the issue, however, with council members Mike Lytle and Joyce Lutz voting against the proposal and Council President Charlie Pullen absent. The trail will be created with assistance from mem­ bers of the West Michigan Mountain Bike Association. Members and volunteers will also maintain the trail as needed and provide signs for the trail. Jay Muller spoke in favor of the trail saying it will be another outdoor recreation attraction for people to use. He said without a mountain bike trail, cyclists will ride "■S’*'5® RlJputa wteiijiiti ■ik® r- e is fra . » k .» • i • nr site w pgslttt c ’5JI* i1 tr ” '' <4^ I on the same paths as hikers and walkers and could create safety issues. Muller also said he does­ n’t think adding the bike trail will overcrowd the park. He said the nearest mountain bike trails to Middleville are at Deep Lake to the south and Egypt Valley to the north. "This would give us a place to be able to ride clos­ er to home," said Muller. Council members debated whether adding * the trail" would overcrowd the small 20-acre park. The park is heavily wooded with rolling hills. Aside from a walking path that has been created around the park, there is no other development in the park. Another group has pro­ posed adding a golf disc •II course in an open area of the park as well. Council has not made a decision on that request. In other matters before the ■ I *« ‘ 1 I Fitst Rehab I* S *t I n t. v r f r- i IT U E D ADV PHYSICAL THERAPY 9 1 YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR REHAB • • • • n L11 Ip r U il J" z 11 aIM 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 I MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED I*’; I O) CD bCO i 4525 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4230 council Tuesday: • Tom Mahoney, with •!• Republic Services, updated the council on trash and recycling services in the vil­ lage. He said, since the new program was started, there has been about a 10 percent increase in recycling partici­ pation. Recyclables are col­ lected one time per month now with customers using one large collection contain­ er where all recyclables can be co-mingled. Mahoney also said the amount of recyclables has increased about 5 percent. Mahoney told village leaders a iproblem with some billings has been cor­ rected. He thanked the village for notifying them of the error • Council approved adding two sections of two streets to the village roster of streets. The state uses the street lists to determine Act 51 funds to help pay for maintenance and repairs. The streets are part of First Street from the intersection of First and Second streets north to West Main Street. Sheridan Street needs to be added from the intersection of Sheridan and Fremont Streets, north to the village property at the Department of Public Works. • Council approved a spe­ cial event’ permit for the West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association to hold a fundraising concert event at Stagecoach Park from 5 to 9 p.m. June 1. • Council gave conditional approval for Helping Hands Ministry of Barry County to have a two-day homeless awareness event in the unpaved area north of Mel Trotter with up to 50 people sleeping in simulated home­ less shelters. Council had questions about signs that will direct visitors to the site. use of a generator for a short time during the day, infor­ mation about a bum ring to be used at the site, and approval from Sgt. Tony Stein. The event is planned from noon April 26 to noon April 28. The goal of the event is to raise awareness about the face of homeless­ ness today. • Village Manager Rebecca Fleury told council the village staff will have a job swap event. This will give employees a chance to see what other employees do. The job swap will be a half-day event. • Fleury reported that trees in i Stagecoach Park have the been removed by . Department of Public Department of Works. The area affected will be reseeded with grass and ornamental grass will be planted around the utility pole, • Fleury told council members that property at 307 Arlington has been •li VanNoord questioned if the last siren was tested Saturday. He said he could not hear it in his home. Other council members said they did hear the warning siren. The siren will be tested the first Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. secured with the windows boarded up. The DPW is in the process of placing securi­ ty fencing and removing any liquid materials and contain­ ers from the property. Grants for environmental review and clean up of the site as well as demolition, are pend­ ing, she said. • The Middleville commu­ nity garden is being planned. Anyone interested in having a plot this year can contact Elaine Denton at 616-7953385. • Council member Phil •li Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads Ms Spring Break Hard shear on Your Hair? pleasure son00 Cut and Deep Conditioning Treatment II1 || HAIR DESIGNERS I PERM ~ • ~ COLOR •- NAILS | I HAIR CARE EOR THE W HOLE FAMILY 122 E. Main St. Middleville, Ml 269-795-7719 49333 Pharmaceutical Grade O, Professional' TODAY gib-therapeutics glo-minerals glo-essentials , v • JM W . 1V . * < a • Buy One, Get One f 50% OFF Skin Care & Makeup acne, dry, aging... we've got it all! r' f I . any gloProfessional product for the month of April at Caledonia Hair Company 0. See our website tor more details on gloProfessional www.caledoniahairco.com 134 East Main St. Caledonia, Ml 616-891-1591 �Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, April 13, 2013 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Caledonia United Methodist Church Call 269-945-9554 for to plant community garden S I < It (■ v' • / Regular Meeting Council Minutes April 8, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00pm by Gilbert Present: Erskine, Hahn, Grinage, Gilbert, Overholt, Scholl, Regan, Ayers & Wangerin. Absent: Pledge of Allegiance: Consideration of the meet­ ing agenda:Motion by Overholt, second by Grinage. Motion car­ ried. Public Comment (Brief): Jason Wangerin-had some con­ cerns with IMS and their response to questions regarding their neighbor’s house. Written Correspondence: Committee Minutes: Planning Commission Minutes 44-13; Jason Wangerin reviewed the last meeting. Approval of Consent Agenda: A. Approval of Minutes of Regular meeting on March 11, 2013. B. Building Inspector’s report IMS Permit Listing C. Treasurer's report D. Approval to pay bills Inquiry of conflict of interest Reports from Council, Staff and Consultants 1. Engineer’s Report-Paul Galdes, Fleis & VandenBrink; Flow meter is in place, grease trap inspections were done. 2. Township Liaison Report 3. Planning Commission Report-McDonald’s Public Hearing was moved to May 13th. 4. Other Committee ReportsCapital Improvement Committee met to discuss the replacement of the 2000 Chevy Dump Truck. ’ 5. Village Manager’s ReportFollow up with IMS re: Emmons Street residence and Sam’s Joint. 6. President’s Report-May 6th, 6:00 pm, workshop for Trustees regarding WWTP and sewer rates. Unfinished Business New Business 1 .Arbor Day Proclamation was read at 6:45pm to dedicate a new tree that planted. 2. Discussion regarding the possible purchase of a truck from the Miedema Auction for the City of Pontiac’s trucks. The Council gave a maximum about to bid of $28,000. Public Comment: A represen­ tative from Falcon Manufacturing gave us a brief description of a Half Ton Recycle Hot Box for asphalt. Council Comments: Speeding Season, request for the speed trailer to be placed on Main Street again. Watch for kids on skateboards and bikes. Vandalism is becoming a problem again, PLEASE help us in stopping the vandalism by reportmg anything suspicious that youi see in the Village. Adjourn: 8:20pm-motion by Grinage, second by Overholt. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted: Sandra Ayers, Clerk 06809460 Caledonia United Methodist Church will be hosting a community garden at the church's Kraft Avenue property. The garden will allow for everyone to share one acre of land and it will contain a PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 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 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 •A 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. JU i 06800158 i EQUAL NOUaM OPPORTUNITY variety of vegetables, herb and flowers. Community members can plant, weed, water, pray and harvest what they need. There is no cost to be part of the community garden. An informational meeting will be held during a spaghetti lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 5 at CAREGIVERS Seeking experienced CNA’s and CENA’S or equivalent experience. Apply in person Carveth Village of Middleville No phone calls please PENNOCK^rHEALTH your partner in personal, professional, progressive care Pennock welcomes applications for the following opportunities: Administrative Assistant Performance Improvement Administrative Assistant Pennock Physician Network Office Manager Hastings and Nashville Family Medicine Pharmacist Retail Pharmacy Certified Pharmacy Technician Retail Pharmacy Registered Nurse Family Birthing Center JOIN THE PENNOCK FAMILY! Find out more and apply online: www.pennockhealth.com NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THF, VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA ACTING AS THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia, acting as the Village Zoning Board of Appeals, will hold a public hearing on May 13, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., at the Caledonia Village Hall, 250 S. Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the application of Kay-D DevelopmenCuLC for a variance from Section 9.6 of the Village Zoning Ordinance, governing lot setbacks. setbacks „ ’ so as to permit reduced setback requirements, as depicted in the plan submitted with the variance application' The requested variance pertains to the following described lands, commonly known as 649 Emmons Street: 649 Emmons Street Part of the NE 1/4, Section 29, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing on the W line of STL S J.L M M-37 ;37,^ at a point 100.28.Ifeet 6.!1 W of the.E .V 1/4 4 corner corner;;thence NLY 165 ffeet «t more or less to the SE corner Iof Lot 8 of MARTIN ADDITION; thence W 103.24 feet to the SW corner of said lot; thence S 165 feet along the E line of Vine Street to a point 101.03 feet W of Beginning; thence E to Beginning * 0.38 038 A. A ’Permanent Parcel No. 41-23-29-279-009. ‘ rern,dneni All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment on the requested variance application. Written comments concerning the proposed variance application may be submitted to the Village Office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing. Dated: April 13, 2013 VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE 06809350 the Caledonia United Methodist •It Church, 250 Vine St. Planting will take place at 8754 Kraft Avenue, at 9 a.m. May 18. For more information, em a i 1 office@caledoniaumc.org or call the church office at 616891-8669. VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA £ a CD AVitnon rwitirvn or imwi***! • hi BEGIN HERE Become an Aviation Maintenance Tech. FAA approved training. Financial aidc if qualified - Housing available. Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance I 877-891-2281 77577694 hi ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE FROM HOME Doors open at 6 p.m., and fighting starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20, and tables fpr eight are available for $250. Tickets will be avail­ able at Olde Town Tavem in Hastings and the Freeport Chop Shop. Weigh-ins will be held at the Olde Town Tavem in Hastings from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, April 19. ,4* ♦Medical, ♦Business, *Criminal Justice, *Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer and Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV authorized. iV Call 877-895-1828 www.CenturaOnline.com Centura COLLEGE 77577697 J* Grow Adopt-A-Highway litter pickup begins this weekend Spring cleaning begins today for highway roadsides in Lower Michigan. Volunteers participating in the Michigan Department of Transportation Adopt-A-Highway program will pick up litter along state highways April 13 to 21, the first of three scheduled pickups this year. “The spirit of Adopt-AHighway volunteers is Pure Michigan,” said . State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. “They keep our road­ sides looking great and help MDOT direct its limited resources to fixing our roads.” In 2012, Adopt-A-Highway volunteer groups reported col­ lecting about 65,000 bags of trash, a cost benefit to the state of $5.6 million. Volunteers wear high-visibility, yellow/green safety vests required by federal regulations when working within a high­ way's right of way. MDOT provides the vests and trash bags for free and arranges to haul away the trash. Current volunteers include members of various civic groups, businesses and families. Crew members have to be at least 12 years old, and each group must number at least three people. Sections of highway are still available for adoption. Interested groups should check the_ MDOT web page, www.michigan.gov/adoptahighway, for more informa­ tion. Groups are asked to adopt a section of highway for at least two years. There is no fee participate. to Adopt-AHighway signs bearing a group's name are posted along the stretches of adopted high­ way. Due to snow still on the ground, the first Adopt-AHighway pickup for northern lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula will be later, from April 27 to May 5. Statewide, the summer pickup will be July 13 to 21, and a fall pickup from Sept. 21 to 29. $ AM AIRLINE CAREERS Down set for Saturday HIRING WEEKEND ONLY 06808683 Sun & News classified ads Barry County Beat The Barry County Beat Down mixed martial arts competition will be held Saturday, April 20, at the Barry County Expo »!• Center. 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All trade-mark (TM) rights associated with the brand name products In this ad belong to their respective owners. Call Toll-free: 1-800-259-4150 ■IS '41! �—• The Sun and News. Saturday. April 13. 2013 Page 13 Group forms to create veterans memorial in Yankee Springs - by Fran Faverman A? Sw 'ISi I rss'* J. ■f I i ’rniii A 'j iWri W N Wife ’ /tofu' B i 1 J/to^y ] J I I a i 1AL1FT ? ’.I 1 X 7- MBg »1 /^i 41 Wflt •I fl ST *1/ Sr. VI * - >• Staff Writer A 10,000-square-foot vet­ erans memorial on wooded property just north of Gun Lake is the goal of a group of Yankee Springs Township officials and residents who gathered for an organizational meeting Saturday momm at the township hall. Committee Chairman Jim Orr stated that the memorial is a community project, adding that anyone who has served in the armed forces of the United States and its sup­ port groups would be eligible for inclusion. The project will be com­ pleted in two years, he said. with funding for the estimat­ ed $50,000 cost coming through an appeal for private donations. Veterans do not have to be current or former residents of Yankee Springs Township. Someone mav may wish to memorialize an ancestor from another town or stale who fought in the Civil War then moved to Yankee Springs. Oliver England, a distinguished settler of Yankee Springs, who came with his grant to settle on land that became known as England’s Point on Gun Lake, would be an example. England’s service was with a Massachusetts regiment. Military support groups were added as memorial honorees at the recommendation of Yankee Springs Township Treasurer John lerkatis. A Vietnam-era veteran Jerkatis urged the inclusion of the Women Air Service Pilots who delivered planes from manufacturers to stateside and overseas bases. Township Trustee Mary Cook urged inclusion of the United Services Organization, which provid­ ed on-site food, entertain­ ment and social activities both within the United Stales and abroad. The committee agreed and, as they emerge, other organizations can be added. As the group on Saturday discussed location. Orr stat­ ed his preference that the memorial be on township property at the southeast cor­ ner of Payne Lake Road and M-179. The property is within the Gun Lake Corridor Overlay District and will be _ ] east of the Payne Lake Road fire bam. Orr estimated that Another option for financing is the sale of memorial bricks. Township Supervisor Mark Englerth, who will serve as construction manager for the project, said embossed paving bricks would be the best choice because they have a 100-year life expectancy. While no price has yet been set, Jim Orr said that, in his research, he has found $50 to $65 to be a common range of costs for the bricks. I OO-by-100 square-foot plot would be adequate for the memorial. Parking would be shared with the fire bam. Cook pointed out that a plan for expanding the fire barn’s parking lot has already been approved. A revision would be needed to accommodate parking for the memorial. An alternative location suggested by Township Clerk Janice Lippert was the township park, .just to the west and across M-179. She said the park would be an appropriate location because so many memorials are located in public parks. The lack of visibility from M-179 and parking issues made the location less desirable. Another alternative offered was the township hall grounds, near Bowens Mills. Again, members of the committee felt the location was not as good as the pro­ posed site adjacent to the fire barn and facing M-179. Steve Orr was assigned the task of creating a draft site plan including cost estimates for all the elements tn the plan. Orr's draft is expected at the next meeting the committee on of Saturday, May 4. The committee agreed the memorial will be funded entirely by private donations. Mike Cunningham and Paul Nink offered to act as the ini­ tial co-captains of the finance portion of the proj­ ect. They will begin an effort to place canisters in various locations throughout the area. Jerkatis said he would establish a specific account for the memorial this week. He noted that donations in the form of checks made out to the Yankee Springs Veterans Townshipi Memorial Fund would be tax-deductible, and cash donations would require receipts. Another option for financ tinanc-­ ing is the sale of memorial bricks. 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Orr said that, in his research, he has found S50 to $65 to be a common range of costs for the bricks. Other fundraising activities will also occur. Jim Orr said he is appre­ ciative of the support for the project provided by the township. He said other groups have told him they have not been able to secure meeting space for the current MOW reserve a asked to attend the next meeting on Saturday. May 4. at 10 a.m. at the township hall. 284 N. iriggs Road. memorial a successful com­ munity project and to meet the two-year completion goal, according to Jim Orr. Interested persons are memorial nine-member committee at their local gov­ ernment facilities, especially since more volunteers will be needed to make the HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8 to 5. Saturday 8 to 3 Call Today... (616) 642-9212 or (616) 642-9466 RETAIL SALES ROOM OPEN DAILY We Accept Food Stamps Beef Bundles �2 Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, April 13, 2013 Residents invited to meeting on road funding State Rep. 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I ft Hit saiitm ■I »» ShKl •f ':3KSi£ ! \ I I Hi Dealer 616 8910303 WWW.MAYNARDSWATERCONDITIONING.COM a• Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads f �I The Sun and News, Saturday, April 13, 2013/ Page 15 TK girls open season with shut-out victory over FHE SSiS by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Kelli forward With Graham earning all-state spring, last honors Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer coach Joel Strickland figured other teams would be focusing on her more than usual this year. The Trojans have plans to give her some help on the attack this spring, and those plans paid off in the season opener Monday at Forest Hills Eastern. Erin Schaefer, who’s in her first spring coaching the Cadillac varsity girls’ tennis Kellogg Thornapple team, gets to take a moment during her team’s quad at Michigan State University scored three second-half April 22 to chat with her father Larry Seger, who’s in his 39th year coaching the goals to top the host Hawks Thornapple Kellogg girls. 3-0 in non-conference action. Ten minutes into the sec­ ond half Erin Scheidel sent a great ball to teammate Demi Scott who blasted it in to the S’ Ms S £ Sw? »s ■ * ? S’? 4^8® S'S ■' VJM l?V 'KJ!» Un L'.* £ It was really fun for me. I’m really proud of what she’s Sports Editor Cold, wet weather caused doing up there,” Seger said. Seger already sees the cancellation of more than a tennis tournament Saturday Schaefer as a coach who is morning. It caused the can­ great with her kids. The cellation of a family reunion Vikings had a preseason team-building evening at a of sorts. Erin Schaefer took over bowling alley. He planned to head coaching duties for the try it with his team, but Cadillac High School varsity school was canceled on the girls’ tennis team this spring. day it had been planned for. Schaefer said it is nice Her father Larry Seger’s Thornapple Kellogg team, having an expert one text which he’s been leading for message away. She asked her 39 years, was supposed to be dacLfor help with her first a part of the Cadillac practices, trying to figure out what to do with 30 girls in a Invitational today. hasn’t gym to prep for the season. The weather After the awe of his allowed the Trojans to get in a single match yet this daughter having that many spring. Schaefer’s Vikings girls out of the varsity team have had the chance to par­ passed Schaefer said, “he ticipate in a couple of indoor came up with a pretty good tournaments, one hosted by plan for me. He pretty much Mona Shores and a quad at set up my first week of prac­ Michigan State University tice.” Schaefer played four years April 22. Seger got to attend the tournament in East of varsity tennis for her dad at Thomapple Kellogg, after Lansing as a spectator. “We sat in the stands and starting her tennis career bat­ got to chat and talk strategy. ting a ball around with him in by Brett Bremer Mita 4 • i -’.'MM * ^4 IfS c Ki 7uV w I % * s® 1- ' p 22 Ki f G1 ■ I■ V* ► n — ■70. 2W M 1 W J I® J* —— ‘ ar ra j -4 « E1- '* \ •• the back yard when she was two years old. She graduated from TKHS in 1992 then went on to attend Michigan State University. She now teaches sixth grade English at Cadillac’s Mackinaw Trail Middle School. She coached the JV girls a few years ago, and has often helped with the Vikings’ summer camps. Schaefer said it was kind of a “big leap" to accept the varsity coaching position last August, but so far she’s happy she did. While Saturday’s dual was canceled, Schaefer said she and her dad are working on finding a date for a dual between . the Trojans and Vikings, Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 ill I ... I ** 'J,>’‘’‘5’ CM £ CO o soccer nets its first victory Caledonia’s varsity girls' punch the ball into the Friday. They start the OK soccer team scored its first Bulldog net through a scram­ White Conference season win the season ble in the front of the goal. Monday at Grand Rapids of Christian, then will be home Alena Olsen assisted on that Wednesday, improving to 1to face Jenison Wednesday. score. 1-1 on the year with a 2-1 Rachel Braginton scored Next Friday, the Scots visit victory over visiting the lone goal for the Portage Central. Grandville. The Fighting Scots fell Bulldogs. Brooke Hubbel behind 1-0 midway through made two saves in net for the GET ALL THE the first half on the cold, Scots, and Liz Schutte had windy evening in Caledonia, one for Grandville. NEWS OF Fighting Scot head coach but battled back to score two goals in the final ten minutes Steve Sanxter said that addi­ BARRY COUNTY! tion to the strong play of of the first half. Good and Veerakone, the Subscribe to the •a Corrie Good scored both goals for the Fighting Scots, Scots got solid minutes from i Hastings Banner. putting in a spot-on comer freshmen Maddy Morse, Tia kick from teammate Rubina VanSuilichem and Shelby Call 945-9554 for Veerakone with 7:48 to go in Van Laar. The Scots were scheduled the half. About three minutes more information. later, Good found a way to to host East Kentwood NIGHTHAWK___ Food & Spirits________ 06809566 7 th Annual NIGHTHAWK 1 1 ■ 'J, c saves. » oth teams were outstand­ ing on defense in the first half. Scheidel led the Trojans’ offensive outburst in the second half, setting up Graham for a goal 16 and a half minutes into the second half as well and scoring TK’s final goal with just over nine minutes to play in the game. Ering Pupel made eight saves in net for the Hawks. “1 was pretty pleased with how we played. I wasn't really sure what to expect after having a week off," Strickland said. TK will be at Northview Monday. The OK Gold Conference season begins for TK Wednesday when it visits Ottawa Hills. First try at father/daughter match-up foiled by weather Good scores twice as Scot Sil 17* net for TK’s first goal of the game. Scott played has played almost exclusively on defense for the Trojans in her first three varsity seasons. “She can play anywhere," Strickland said of Scott. “She started out as an attacking midfielder. We knew they'd focus on Kelli. We thought it would add another dimen­ sion and throw teams off." Scott moved over in the contest. Helping out on defense as well. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Heavy rains flood roads, close schools _ by Fran Faverman and Julie Makarewicz i on Staff Writers Rushing waters in and around Caledonia rose over roads, forced schools to close, flooded parking lots and forced at least one fire department-assisted evacuation. The Caledonia Fire Department was called to a home on Thomapple Dales about 9:30 a.m. Thursday. •It The woman in the home said the water just came up too fast before she and her two children could get out, according to Fire Chief Brian Bennett. He said fire officials went to the home that was com­ pletely surrounded by the ris­ ing water from the river. Normally, he said, the river 2U0 bnuoiB ,absoi ,320b o t bos rttsqob .noil sriT hsqsG □mod luods IW 9flT jw art) >d last nbinb biooon snno8 oH sdt oJ <bJ?lq v gni is about 60 feet from the home, but Thursday morning the river flooded over its nor­ mal boundaries. “The water was all the way around the home,” said Bennett. Bennett said there was a strong current with the water. Firefighters were able to secure themselves and then help the three people out of the home without incident or injury. Bennett said the depart­ ment was busy all morning Thursday answering calls for help with people trying to drive through flooded roads. He said motorists need to be extremely careful when trying to drive through water roads and covering the should not attempt to get through if they cannot see the road underneath the water. The flooded roads and erosion on gravel roads forced Caledonia Schools to close Thursday, but they reopened on Friday, The district started out with a two-hour delay Thursday, but opted to close for the day later. Judy Truer, Caledonia’ director of transportation, said there that are miles of roads under a heavy flow of fast-moving, rushing waters. She and Superintendent Randy Rodriguez opted for a •It two-hour delay at about 6:30 a.m. At about 7:30 a.m., Rodriguez made the decision to cancel school. "The big concern was safety for everybody, report- " 1 --- -c- •A •pi'* * - V- _- - • *♦— * ^**-**E. - * -- -• — - _. — . * “53 ~ “* /w Mi - • -—I • . r- — *" ">*>**Sic £-*■ - >• .Jr * . - - ' r -♦ _ •. JF -^x •• ** * •; Water floods the parking lot at Seif Chevrolet on M-37 in Caledonia where vehicles had to be moved to higher ground. ed Rodreguez. “Every day, 2,500 children ride our buses. They and our drivers were at risk." Rodriguez added that he. Truer, and Gary Delger, director of operations for the district, started driving the roads at 4:30 a.m. Delger said that every building had been inspected and that no damage has been found. He said athletic fields are too wet for use. The only playable field is the new arti­ ficial turf soccer/lacrosse field. The schools weren't the •!• only ones feeling the rising water threats. Retired Caledonia Schools superintendent Jerry Phillips See FLOOD, page 10 f ( t TK High School will change to semester schedule by Julie Makarewicz d Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg High School students will change from a trimester schedule to a six-period semester schedule for the 2013-14 academic year. "I’m not sure if any of us wanted this, but we have been forced to go down this road," said Superintendent Tom Enslen. High school principal lorfT ioorio? s moit isq-xia >dl io! mT bstnfiw i berndi ? bifia .natenH risiH schedule for about the last 10 years, according to Koski. For the past five years, the district has made more than $5 million in cuts. The district is facing an estimated $1.3 million in cuts for this year. Teachers were able to give •It their opinions and input about any changes proposed, with most favoring the six-period semester if a change had to be made. In another change, the dis­ trict will consider moving the course to eighth grade, fresh­ man will have another elec­ tive class available. Koski said he believes the course needs to be offered at either the eighth grade level or freshman level. He said if it's not offered at eighth grade, the high school will likely change the requirement to be a ninth through 12th grade course, meaning stu­ dents can take it any time dur­ ing their high school years. of experience at Boston Marathon Local women tell by Sandra Ponsetto rd "toH slbbiM igusdH 0 £IO£ a sd ot isdions Tbhow m Ji ob .3d i£icr 1 .23tnii is bsili ft 223118 rim £ doorfo? .larioBS) 3hsq ni bsbbab 3m sril Tony Koski said much of the change is forced because of dwindling budgets. "It’s basically because of the budget and we're just not able to effectively and effi­ ciently offer trimester sched­ ules,"he said. As the district's budget keeps getting cut, staffing levels - continue to drop. Decreased staffing makes it more difficult to offer the trimester schedule. "It's just to expensive to keep trimesters," said board president David Smith. Koski said the biggest neg­ atives in moving to a semes­ ter schedule are that students won’t have as many electives and that there will be less opportunity for credit recov­ ery of failed classes. With the trimester sched­ ule, students have five class periods per day. The semester schedule allows for six peri­ ods per day. The high school has operated on a trimester reproductive health class to the eighth grade level rather than offering it as a required freshman course. Eighth grade students will get high school credit for the course. A committee will review the course to determine if it’s appropriate for the eighth grade level. In addition to reproductive health, the •It course teaches students about bullying and sexually trans­ mitted diseases. By moving the required ■S’* i I ftnM 7£ 3W/ 4 Staff Writer Evans of For Kim Middleville and Diane Ebaugh of Hastings, the 2013 Boston Marathon was to be a do-over of sorts — another chance to tackle the world-famous marathon and do it right. But, it was not to be. ‘ “Diane has qualified three times. The last time we qual­ ified and ran, we both had stress fractures,” said Evans, a retired Hastings Area Schools elementary art teacher. “Neither of us were in perfect condition, but we decided to put the pedal to the metal and go for it again.” Neither Ebaugh nor Evans were aware of what had hap­ pened, that their re-run was not to be, until they were only about a half-mile from •It the finish line Monday after­ noon in Boston. When they started the race, the two, like so many others, had not imagined that they’would not be able to finish the race they had trained for so long. Four hours and nine min­ utes after the first wave of runners started the race at 10 a.m., two bombs were deto­ nated within sight of the fin­ ish line, killing three people and injuring more than 150 runners and spectators, some critically. Evans and Ebaugh were in the third and final wave of the day. “I had planned this to be my last marathon,” said Ebaugh, a general practition­ er in Hastings. “We had both posed to start in different “If I had run my corrals but we decided we were going to start the race regular race, together,” she said. “The day I would have been had dawned beautiful. We at the finish line at got on the buses and went right around four down to the athletes village hours when the and hung out for a while. Our bombs went off. wave started at 10:40, and we were happy to start. The I was lucky.” ioston Marathon is like no other marathon. There is a Kim Evans wall of people, spectators, the whole way. You feel like a rock star the entire race.” run the marathon three years Evans said she wasn't sure ago, in 2010, but then we had when she and Ebaugh were both run injured and we separated. wanted a chance to do it “I was a little ahead of again uninjured, to do it her,” she said. “I had' been right, but it didn’t turn out having a problem before the that way.” race with my Achilles ten­ Evans remembers how the don, but 1 thought if I was day started. smart this time, it would be “Technically, we sup- okay. 1 wasn't having my best race. 1 was enjoying the experience and I managed to see my sister and niece in the crowd a little before the half­ way mark just before Heartbreak Hill. “I almost got to the turn onto Boylston, when all of a sudden 1 realize there are people in my way,” said Evans, who, by that time, was ahead of Ebaugh on the See MARATHON, pg. 2 In This Issue • Caledonia planning commission approves church site plan • TK superintendent earns positive evaluation • TK schools will change busing policy in fall 2013 • Hydraulic fracturing is topic of Yankee Springs forum •• 1 �* Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, April 20, 2013 Caledonia planning commission approves church site plan by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The Spirit of Life Lutheran Church received approval from the Caledonia Township Planning Commission on Monday evening for the construction of its facility at the southeast corner of Broadmoor Avenue and 76th Street. The site is on 4.02 acres with 300 feet of frontage on Broadmoor Avenue. It backs up to Lepard Park on the east. Joseph Geelhoed, engi­ neer, explained the original plan presented in March had been revised due to budget issues for the church and to comply with township requirements. A major con­ cern was complying with the provisions of the Cherry Valley Overlay District, which specifies parking, landscaping, and building materials. According to Geelhoed, the building has been reduced in size and located further to the east on the site. Parking space for 61 vehicles will be required, enabling the church to meet the require­ ment that only 40 percent of the parking spaces may face Broadmoor Avenue. A second parking issue has been the allocation of four parking spaces and an easement through the church property to Lepard Park. Geelhoed said an agreement was being negotiated with the Kent County Parks and Recreation Department. The four spaces will have signage designating them as for the park. However, the spaces will still be available for church parking, if needed. The number of parking islands remains at five. Landscaping proposed by the church while meeting the requirements for trees did not, according to township planner Lynee Wells, meet the requirements for shrubs. Wells agreed to add 43 more shrubs to meet the require­ ment for 25 shrubs per 100 feet of frontage. Commissioner Adam Paarlberg, commenting on the amount of landscaping, queried as to the absence from the plan of an irrigation system. Geelhoed responded that an irrigation system was too expensive and expressed the view that church members would be willing to accept the responsibility for lie watering. Archie Warner, commission chair, recom­ mended checking the war­ ranties on the plantings. Commissioner Don Koopmans said he hoped the church would be proactive and install the piping for the irrigation system before they surfaced the parking areas and driveway, Building materials and finishes are specified in the overlay district. The church proposes to use a fiber­ cement boarding which is widely used in residential structures and, according to A A ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ALL MEDIA... 1/2 OFF : : PAPERBACKS... 4/$1.00: ♦ Sale Ends 4/27/13 ♦ FABULOUS □ 121 FINDS E. MAIN ST. * -« your “new" treasure today! o MIDDLEVILLE • 269-795-4090 h •J stem Carpet 6 Flooring 269-795-3000 • 210 E. Main, Middlevill by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Superintendent Tom Enslen received an overall ’’effec­ tive" rating from the board of education for his first year leading the district. Board members recently conducted the annual eval­ uation. Board President David Smith said Enslen received either "effective" or "highly effective" ratings in all categories. "Tom’s first year has been very solid," said »!• Smith. "The board specifi­ cally appreciates the extensive work and effort Tom has put into developing relationships with staff, community, parents and students of the district." He said the board also recognizes Enslen's leader­ ship during a difficult finan­ cial time and the budget reductions the board must address. "The board is extremely sa pleased with Tom’s per­ formance and looks forward to his continued leadership and success in helping the Thomapple Kellogg School District be the best," said Smith. Enslen said he appreci­ ates the support and confi­ dence from all board mem­ bers and is looking forward to continuing to serve the TK community. “ Sf to C^5 S’ 'I MARATHON, continued from page 1 course. “It was just sudden — people were just standing there, and there were race officials in yellow jackets with their arms stretched out. They said the race was over, and they would tell us as soon as they knew anything. “The sky started to fill with helicopters, and ambulance after ambulance and police car after police car started to fly by,” said Evans. “We must have stood out there for an hour and half, two hours getting more scared by the minute. I never saw Diane.” Ebaugh encountered a similar scene' when she reached Boylston Street. “I had probably a half-mile left, and all of a sudden there were people milling about where there should have been open road,” said Ebaugh. “I heard people say the race was over and that there had been two bombs at the finish line, We stood around for about an hour and half and we couldn’t call anyone because they had shut down cell [phone] service. “We were all standing there drenched in sweat and shivering, but people came out of their houses and brought us f< 1 and water and garbage bags to wrap up in,” she said. “People were upset because they didn’t know what had happened to their friends and family at the finish line.” Meanwhile, Evans was standing next to a man who had his cell phone and when he was able to get a signal, he sent a text to Evans’ daughter, Chelsea, to let her know that her mother was okay. Evans said that after what seemed like an eternity, race officials put the stranded runners on buses that took them to Boston Commons where they could pick up their gear; but when she got there, she, like many others, was told she couldn't pick up hers yet. “I was wandering around, and someone came up and gave me a trash bag to wrap up in,” she said. “I'm famil­ iar with the area, but I felt disoriented and couldn’t fig­ ure out how to get back to our hotel. Someone gave me directions, and as I was walking, someone came up and asked where I was going and when I told them, they said that’s where they were going to and walked with me back to the hotel. “The people at the hotel were great. They asked me if I needed anything, and I said I didn’t know, and they kept asking, ‘What do you need?’ ■4 I said, ‘Hot chocolate,’ and they said they'd bring it up to my room.” I Caledonia American Legion Meanwhile, Ebaugh, who I Post 305 ° was among the last of the s Thursday • 6:30 p.m. 9868 Cherry Valley runners to collect her bag each week thrii 5/23/13 i before the police and offi­ cials put a stop to it, was --— finding her way back to the hotel. i! They said we were allowed to pick up our bags j and just as I got mine, they told us, ‘Just go! Go! Go!’ and shooed everyone away. There was a lot of talk about unexploded bombs, but I don't know. We were told to go to Boston Commons, and there were police and [ CARPET National Guard all over. I started walking back to the Y CLEANING hotel. I didn’t know if my RFfVAnavaAii RESTORATION friend was safe. But when I got to the hotel, I found that PATCHES she had arrived just a few REE ESTIMATES minutes before.” “ They had just brought the 24-HOUR hot chocolate to my room EMERGENCY SERVICE when Diane came back,” said Evans. “We were pretty dam glad to see each other.” Evans said that she is actu­ ally glad she didn't run her Cleaning) 4 best race. “If I had run my regular carpet.com • race, I would have been at : IBIAGO- We invite you to come find THE LATEST STYLES PROFESSIONAL ADVICE IN STOCK SELECTIO RPET, Commissioner Duane Gunnink, is perfectly accept­ able for the church. Commissioner Mike Kelly pointed out that the material is not specified in the ordi­ nance. The commissioners agreed informally to be flex­ ible on the issue. Brett Folkert, architect for the project, said the bell tower would be shingled to match the roof. He added the mechanical equipment will be placed on the southeast and will be screened by the woods. Commissioner Ric Parent asked about colors and was told they would be pastels. Warner moved to approve the site plan with the follow­ ing conditions: • Compliance with the requirements of the overlay district. • Written verification of approval of the driveway from the Kent County Road Commission. • Provision of an access and use agreement with the Kent County Parks and Recreation Department for an easement and parking for Lepard Park. • Specification of materials and location of the end of the path connecting the church and the park. • Provision of five islands in the parking area. • Submission of a lighting plan. • Provision of additional shrubbery along Broadmoor Avenue frontage. • Expansion of the facility will require approval of the planning commission. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the planning commission will be on Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m. in the township offices at 8196 Broadmoor Ave. TK superintendent earns positive evaluation re Your Carpet I [ flftorflableUitSnrrAi' Gar 269-795;4309 ll the finish line at right around four hours when the bombs went off,” she said. “I was lucky.” Evans said one of her |i in friends from high school was ’ _not4._sor_____ „____ __ fortunate. His wife was in the race and he was waiting for her at the finish line with their grown chil­ dren when the bombs went off. . “He wasn’t injured, but he has two kids in two separate hospitals. They were both at the finish line. He saw his son take his belt off and put a tourniquet on his sister’s leg. a!1*®8 He wasn’t injured; but his son, his daughter and his son’s girlfriend were injured.” Evans said the daughter, who was most severely injured of the three, is facing a complete reconstruction of both ankles but is expected to recover. Ebaugh and Evans returned to Michigan early u» taitai V Wednesday morning, and ■® J I Evans said her friend’s sister, to who works in Boston was •si’hi able to pick up her race bag and medal for completing the race and will send it to her. • • “I guess all the runners are • to getting their medals, even if they didn’t get to finish,’’ said Evans. to “Now, I'm just trying to make sense of it all,” she continued. “I feel lucky, lucky and worn out. I have a i whole lot of mixed emotions. Despite the hideous stuff that happened, there were a lot of angels there helping us.” Ebaugh, who has been an avid runner for 35 years, said the Boston Marathon was her 13th and final marathon in addition to being her second and final run in that fabled race. , . “I had planned this to be my final marathon,, but it didn't turn out,” she said. “I will continue running but this took a lot out of me. I don't have the desire to do it again. I haven’t signed up yet, but I am thinking about doing the Riverbank Run in Grand Rapids as a memorial to the Boston victims.” “Would I do it again?” Evans, who has been a run­ ner since college, asked her­ self. “If I could qualify, I think I would — it would be the last Boston Marathon I would do. But, you can’t let idiots spoil something like this.” tt It V ■ s �The Sun and News, Saturday, April 20, 2013/ Page 3 Kent Career Tech Center students to start classes at downtown market I I ■ 1* k ” i' bl *»S Nt :> c J *5 «ll • •* - to ail3S?| I ***»« afefe n'i .fit I i -• of the Downtown Market is an unmatched opportunity for our students and we couldn’t be more excited to be part of this venture." The award-winning culi­ nary program will expand into the Market, beginning its first satellite offering. This Tech Center program is. nationally certified by the American Culinary Association, earned the first Green Restaurant certifica­ tion in Michigan and was just honored by the Michigan * .*^1 Department of Education with an Excellence in Practice Award. Students will be able to Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Odyssey of the Mind team members who will grow in their knowledge of “farm-to-table” and overall compete at the World Finals in Lansing are, from left, Dora Koski, Grace Brown, Ellie the Adams, Turner Halle, Isaiah Guenther, Sam Dickman, and Liz Cutlip. sustainability from downtown area restaurants and other companies. The highly successful Health Sciences Early College Academy will con­ solidate several classrooms from other satellite locations to the market. team finished third, another Guenther, Sam Dickman, Kellogg Thornapple Proximity to the facilities middle school team came in and Liz Cutlip. schools sent four teams to the programs and oroerams in 10th and a Page Elementary The team will be staying “Medical Mile” and local the Odyssey of the Mind team finished seventh. on campus and will be par ­ colleges will provide a big state competition April 13. ticipating in the buddy pro­ One of the two middle benefit to students. gram where they will be school teams finished second At the Market location, students in this program will £t the state contest earning assigned^ team from another country. ____ The The team has the right to advance to the be enrolled in Ferris State University and will complete World Contest in Lansing requested to buddy with a I team from Poland. a demanding series of high Other teams from the dis­ Team members are Dora school and college courses. trict also did well at the state Koski, Grace Brown, Ellie Students graduate from high contest. The high school Adams, Turner Halle, Isaiah school with a college tran­ script and a clear path of study to pursue, from med­ ical or nursing school, to Wednesday when workers by Julie Makarewicz degrees in medical research again complained of feeling Staff Writer . and a variety of therapies and ill. Three more people were Caledonia fire officials say technologies. taken to the hospital they still don’t know what Kraus explained other Wednesday. They have also caused workers at Aspen Tech Center programs will been released. Surgical to become sick also get involved with the ->S^> Bennett said the cause is Market as it develops. For Tuesday and again still a mystery. Wednesday. example, this spring, the What are you doing to protect the planet? "We ’ ve done testing and Agriscience Fire Chief Brian Bennett Sustainable we ’ ve tested again, ” he stat ­ said 63 workers complained Program will sell plants and ed. “ We can ’ t find anything of feeling ill Tuesday night flowers from its greenhouse in the air quality. We ’ re still experiencing mostly respira­ to the public at the Market. problems tory and working on it." The Kent Career Tech 99 HazMat units from other headaches. Of those employ­ Center is the largest and old­ Pharmacy Care is “ Going Green departments assisted the ees, 13 were taken to est of the. regional student Caledonia firefighters at the by taking the following actions: Spectrum Health programs located on the utterworth Hospital. All scene. Knapp’s Corner campus. Aspen Surgical is located With more than 20 programs have since been released, • RECYCLING IN THE STORE at 6945 Southbelt Drive S.E. according to Bennett. 'and more than 2,500 stu­ STOCK BOTTLES OF MEDICATION ARE RECYCLED Street and dents, the Tech Center is one o He said all the others were near 68th OLD PRESCRIPTION BOTTLES ARE RECYCLED (AFTER treated at the scene but that Patterson Avenue. The com- of the most advanced tech o manufactures medical pany PATIENT SENSITIVE INFORMATION IS REMOVED) the problem repeated itself centers in the Midwest. during the second shift products. The Tech Center just cele­ SCRAP PAPER AND CARDBOARD IS DONATED TO O brated its 40th year provid­ PAPER GATORS AND THE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL ART ing its themed “Real Life, DEPARTMENT Real Learning.” CORRUGATED CARDBOARD IS SEPARATED AND RECYCLED The Tech Center prepares o students for high skill and OLD BOXES ARE USED FOR PRESCRIPTION RECORD o high demand careers. STORAGE Programs range from health­ SWITCHED TO A WATER FILTERING SYSTEM, INSTEAD OF O care and IT, hospitality and BUYING BOTTLE WATER criminal justice, to mechatronics, aviation and automo­ /'I S I N C E II 1 9 4 9 4 • DROP-OFF LOCATION FOR THE BARRY COUNTY MEDICATION tive, sustainable "agriscience TAKE BACK PROGRAM and the skilled trades. • INVOLVED IN GLAXO/SMITH/KLINE'S INHALER TAKE BACK PROGRAM For more information about' the Tech Center, visit • OLD ELECTRONICS ARE DONATED TO GOODWILL OR TAKEN www.thetechcenter.org. TO BEST BUY FOR RECYCLING Kent ISD is a local educa­ tional service agency devot­ ed to achievement for all stu­ dents in more than 300 • schools, 20 public districts www.middlevillepharmacy.com Long Distance and three non-public dis­ Pharmacy Care 888-204-4141 tricts. 09 4652 North M-37 Highway, Middleville in in y* Greeting For more information 269*795*7936 ■ fUffudufc, bewell about the Kent ISD, visit 9369 Cherry Valley (M37) For All Your Pharmacy Needs YANKEE CANDLE’ O www.kentisd.org . 07 In the D&W Caledonia Village Center The new downtown mar­ ket in Grand Rapids will give high school students in the Kent Intermediate School District another opportunity for real-world learning expe­ riences. Kent Intermediate School Superintendent District Kevin Konarska announced in a news release this week that the Kent Career Tech Center will bring two top programs — Culinary Arts and Hospitality as well as the Sciences Health Early College Academy - into the Market, beginning next fall. KISD is leasing two class­ rooms and use of the expan­ sive kitchen for the culinary students as well as four classrooms plus two lab spaces for those in health. “We are so excited to be a part of this wonderful new facility and the economic and cultural transformation taking place downtown,” Konarska said in the release about the opportunities. “Our Board believes the opportunities this will open up for students will just be tremendous. Our Tech Center programs are some of the best in the state and locat­ ing satellites in the Downtown Market will help them connect even more deeply with local business and college partners." Mimi Fritz, president and CEO of the Downtown Market likes the idea, too, according to her comments in the press release. the "We designed Downtown Market to be a place where people of all ages can explore and collab­ orate while enriching our urban culture," said Fritz, president and CEO of the Downtown Market. "We look forward to Kent ISD's culinary and health students bringing their curiosity with them to experiment, tinker, collaborate and try new things." John Kraus, principal for the Tech Center, said both students and teachers are eagerly anticipating the advantages of the new facili­ ty“Locating part of our pro­ gram in an environment ripe for partnerships with local business will help us take already-outstanding offer­ ings to a new level, ” said Kraus. “ Coupled with our higher ed relationships with institutions like FSU and GRCC, we can truly prepare students to be even more col­ lege and career ready. ' “Health care and hospital­ ity are such important indus­ tries here - they generate bil­ lions of dollars annually in West Michigan. 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Another day they may arrangements with family, be picked up at another site friends or daycare providers. and dropped off at a different She also reminds parents that TK also offers daycare pro­ site. "It’s confusing for our grams. She said the change staff and it's confusing for will increase safety and effi­ ciency, and provide peace of students," said Marcy. She said parents will be mind for the drivers and stu­ allowed to decide where the dents. Tom Superintendent one assigned pick up and drop off will be within the Enslen said he agrees with district. But the drop off and the change. "We don’t want to lose' pick up must be the same any child because they were each day starting in the fall. Marcy said the district has dropped off at the wrong been reviewing this change location," he said. Marcy said the district will for quite some time. "It makes sense,” said provide much more informa­ Marcy. “It might be a little tion to parents about the more inconvenient for par­ change prior to the 2013-14 year. ents and families at first." Anyone with questions or Marcy said she wants par­ ents to be warned well ahead concerns should contact the of the fall change-giving administration office. them a chance to make by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg School District will change its busing policy for the 2013-14 school year, offer­ ing only one pick up and drop off location per student. Finance director Chris Marcy said several other dis­ tricts have already moved to this system and she said it’s time for TK to make the change as well. II Really it’s for safety rea­ Caledonia High School orchestra students performed at the state solo and ensem- sons," she said. "The last ble festival. Pictured in front (from left) are Bailey Cardwell, Amelia Ashby, Hailie thing we want is for a student Davis, and Lauren Blunt. Second row, Brian Seper, Craig Jensen, Alena Olsen, Westi to get dropped off at a loca II Teegardin, and Kara Ashby. Back row, Eddie Kelly, Paul Seper, Jon Pugh, Micah tion where no one is home. Currently, the district Rodriguez and Daniel Kumapayi. allows families’ to make changes for their students. One day students may be picked up at their home and dropped off at day care cen- •V •Fti II ) Caledonia orchestra students perform at state festival i S, V Jt 1 ’ni X * Mb Caledonia High School orchestra students qualified and performed at the state solo and ensemble festival All received March 23. either first or second division ratings. The following students received first division rat- ^1 ► I I ‘ I fl k 11 I £• HASTINGS 4 Ms fell Goodrich | SWSC1-. 269-205*4900 Downtown Hastings on State St. DUALITY GQTI.com and on Facebook THEATERS i -felcu srn BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM $5. •• ' eicludes Digital 30 Mo passes Stadium Seating SHOWTIMES 4/20 - 4/25 TIRES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE ••• 11 J* :REE SPRING MOVIES I Saturday & Sunday 9 & 10 AM I PARANORMAN (PG) O® OBLIVION (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11:00. © 1’40, 4:20,7: .9:40 MON-TH 4:20. 7:00, 9:40 . 0 SCARY MOVIE 5 (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11:40, 2:00. 4:40, 7:10, 9:50 MON-TH 4:40. 7:10. 9:50 30 JURASSIC PARK (PG-13) n $2.50 PREMIUM PER 30 TICKET SAT-SUN 12:30, 3:30. 6:30. 9:30 MON-TH 6:30, 9:30 :(s) Gl JOE: RETALIATION (PG 13) V y [DAILY 9:20 © THE CROODS (PG) SAT-SUN 11:30, 1:50, 4:30. 6:50 MON-TH 4:30, 6:50 Bible^ •Y fl• HL«£ i I I o I 1 \ 1 Tribe, casino collecting electronic waste for Earth Day Youth Arts festival to be held in May at Western Michigan University. Caledonia students will have two upcoming concerts The Gun Lake Casino and at the high school. the Gun Lake Tribe welcome The first is May 2 for the the public to electronic waste senior collage concert. The recycling events in celebrat­ second is the May 15 mas­ ing Earth Day 2013. concert. terworks The The tribe and casino are orchestra will be playing a partnering with CompRenew piece commissioned by the Electronic Waste Recycling class of 2011 by composer Qompany to host free elecAlexander Miller of the tronic recycling days to help Grand Rapids Symphony re(juce electronic waste from Orchestra. reaching local landfills. Both concerts are at 7 p.m. The Gun Lake Casino in the high school’s perform- electronic waste recycling ing arts center and are free days are April 22 to 24. A and open open to to the the community. community. and collection trailer will be located at the main entrance to the casino to accept donat­ ed items. The Gun Lake Tribe elec­ tronic waste recycling days are April 23 to 25. A collec­ tion trailer will be in the parking lot of the tribe's takes place administrative building at The event of Church Journey 1743 142nd Ave. in Dorr. host its from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Caledonia will Journey April 21 at the Middle Villa fourth annual Bowling lanes, 4611 M-37 Family Fun Day. Highway. There will be free bowl­ ing, free shoe rental, free popcorn and free pop and prizes. Journey Church started in of Brehm Joshua fall 2007 and offers Sunday services at 9’.30 and 11 a.m. Caledonia has completed 7 in Caledonia Duncan Lake degree requirements at Walsh /c College in Troy. Middle School. He graduated in September For more information visit 2012 with a master of busi­ www.thejchurch.com. ness administration degree. co y ings: Alena Olsen, Jon Pugh, Brian Seper, Paul Seper, Bailey Cardwell, Westi Micah Teegardin, Rodriguez, Eddie Kelly, Craig Jensen, Hailie Davis, Amelia Ashby and Lauren Blunt. Earning second divi­ sion ratings were Daniel Kumapayj, Craig Jensen and Kara Ashby. Special honors also went to Alena Olsen and Jon Pugh who were asked to partici­ pate in the state honors orchestra based on the scores they received at the festival. Olsen, Pugh, and Eddie Kelly were also nominated to be soloists at the Michigan Journey Church offers free bowling family day - -a 1! * Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail •• Middle Villa Inn & Micro Brewery A if I* * 1w & / » J/fA & e^buTIQUE ' Stylists help needed April 27th 2-8 for Cut-A-Thon Benefits. Call us for details 616-891-1093 06810166 9175 Cherry Valley Caledonia Village Centre www.contemposalonandboutique.com __________ ___ a 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-8688 Enrolling Now! V Saint Paul will offer your Child a respectful, nurturing, and challenging learning envi­ ronment to enable spiritual, mental, social, \f physical, and emotional growth. Zoo-phonics ~ Handwriting!- without tears Christ-centered curriculum from . /• Ar • __ A ilk Concordia Publishing Remember Mom C’ with a Gift Certificate from Sisters Fabncs 4611 N M-37 Hwy. Middleville, Ml 49333 Evening activities will include local beer and wine tasting, a silent auction, a light meal, Brian Ellis as "John James Audubon," key-note speaker, and of course the Woodpecker Ball with music provided by the Forrest Evans Quartet. $35.00 per person for the evening. Contact: Jean Lamoreaux at 616-293-8666 for reservation or see www.woodpeckerfest.webs.com to register online. ♦ f 1 lights on Said April 26, 2013 • 6 PM to 11 PM Fund Raiser for the NTEMPO J/^LON yAi_<z>n. inc Woodpecker Soiree and Ball • —— • answering machines, copiers, DVD players, gam­ ing systems, televisions, desktop computers, laptop computers, computer screens, keyboards and any­ thing else that takes batteries or plugs in to 110-volt outlet. 1 Joshua Brehm graduates from Walsh College o £ —A o ho —• 1 If Both locations will accept items from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on their designated collec­ tion days. Items accepted for recy­ cling include office and ‘ , air household electronics, humidifiers, cleaners, ~ Inside gymnasium t 3 Hour Class J i ■ OPEN ’ HOUSE MAY 7TH 6:30-8 pm ‘\ - L I I 2 (phajf fah Oua Tlcdion z « 3 T QUESTIONS: ASK US... Please call Julie Rop, Preschool Director 616-891-8688 V \J 218 E. State St.. Hastings • 945-9673 V 06810224 OPEN: Monday-Thursday 8 am-5:30 pm; Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm Hu/st Cleaners Pick-Up Station ~l © "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it” Proverbs 22:6 ig1 oi 15) i . . ■ r\1 s s s �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, April 20, 2013 Board meeting has full agenda by Fran Fa verman Sra# Writer Kenneth John Noffke MIDDLEVILLE, MI Kenneth John Noffke, of Middleville, passed away April 19, 2013, at his home. Ken was bom February 15, 1942 in Middleville, the son of Floyd and Evelyn (Perrault) Noffke. Ken was a farmer in the Middleville area most of his life and he enjoyed crossword puzzles, hunting, ice fishing and mowing his lawn. Ken is survived by his wife Tamra (Barrons) Noffke; children, Debra Noffke-Stowe, Kathy Noffke, Kendra Noffke and Daniel Noffke; five grandchildren, and one great grandchild; brothers, Robert (Betty) Noffke and Ralph (Theresa) Noffke; and several nieces and nephews. Ken was preceded in death by his parents and grand­ daughter, Tersa Dawn Bordock. The family will receive friends, Monday, April 22, from 3-7 p.m., at the BeelerGores Funeral Home in Middleville, where a funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 11 a.m., Pastor Alan Moody officiating. Burial will take place in Mt. Hope Cemetery Middleville. Memorial contributions to Heart the American Association will be appreci­ ated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to view Ken's online guest book or to leave a condolence message for the family. Middleville TOPS 546 The April 15 meeting opened with singing “Weigh Low-Weigh Low.’’ Contest winners for the “My Plate Contest” were Betty, Jan, Phyllis, Joyce B. and Patricia. The grand win­ ner was Phyllis. kle The April 8 minutes were read and approved. Roll call showed 13 members present. Best loser for the week was Joyce F., with Joyce B. run­ ner-up. The food chart draw­ ing was won by Sharon, with Linda, Betty, Patricia, Jan KENT PODIATRY iabeti lot C e & More 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. CALEDONIA, Ml 891-9133 \ /i 7* * i * Aj \ , ft| p and Frances also participat­ ing. Linda lost the ha-ha box. Frances won the 50/50 draw­ ing. Betty presented an article about the advantages of physical exercise to help pre­ vent Alzheimer’s. The meet­ ing closed with recitation of the TOPS pledge. The next meeting will be April 22. Visitors are wel­ come to attend the meetings at 500 Lincoln Meadows at 5 p.m. For more information, call Patricia, 616-868-0463, or Betty, 616-765-3483. TJ EMILEY, DPM Board Certified MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED INCLUDING MEDICARE & MEDICAID On Staff at all Grand Rapids Hospitals 1 8 Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Bard Bloom, O.D. Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations Hastings Wayland 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 ’ (06801160 216 N. 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In other business the board approved the following: •’e A bid from Time Emergency for $6,035 for three sets of turnout gear and two pairs of boots for the fire department to replace outdat­ ed equipment. A bid from TeleRad for $2500 to supply 24 sets of uniform shirts and pants for working gear for the fire department. from • A bid Universal Sign Company for the Caledonia Public Library. A bid from Viridis Design Group for $2,000 for concept plans and sketches for the village green project. The appointment of Jodi Marl ink to the Caledonia Township Planning Commission. 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We will get it done for you ll • • r ^Auto-Owners Insurance F Caledonia Community Cable Corporation Years A long agenda and a large audience was the perfect opportunity for Caledonia Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison to teach a little gov­ during ernment Township Wednesday’s Board of Trustees meeting before a large component of high school government class students. Harrison used the numer­ ous agenda items to explain basic concepts such as con­ flict of interest and the mean­ ing of the consent agenda, a device for grouping together regu*ar and routine monthly items on which council members commonly agree. Harrison used the supervi­ sor's report section of the agenda to point out that Treasurer Richard Robertson had mentioned that, because some committee meetings had been cancelled because of a lack of agenda items, that the resulting available time could be used to engage in discussions about •It goals, tit objectives, and directions for the community. Harrison said he liked the idea and said asked board •It members to think about what changes they would like to see, if any, and what they want for the community. Robertson requested that a presentation by Infrastructure Alternatives, Inc., and the renewal of its contract to operate the town's sewer and water utilities be taken up together. John Rydbeck, manager, provided a historical review of the services provided by his company over several years. The firm tracks usage, con­ ducts studies of equipment, repairs and replaces equip­ ment, and maintains and services the 459 fire hydrants in Caledonia. Fire Chief Brian Bennett said the data about the hydrants was very important for the coming Insurance Services Organization review that will hopefully lead to lower rates for property owners. Among the results from a detailed study of the Campau-Kettle sewer system is the discovery that 38 grinders need to be replaced. Infrastructure Alternatives also tracks the operation of lift stations, which pump material to mains and the treatment plants. It also deals with emergencies such as broken valves and ailing pump motors. The company has also invested in technol­ ogy to make identifying problems easier and faster. The renewal of the contract, according to Robertson, will be aligned with the township's fiscal year which ends Dec. 31. The renewal will be prorated for the months remaining in the current fiscal year. Projected costs for the water system for eight months are $198,201.00. Projected costs for the wastewater system •I« for the eight-month period are $172,987.00. Total water system costs for 2013 are projected at $297,301. The same costs for the wastewater system are projected at $259,481.00. Actual historical compar­ isons from 2010-2012 show slight year-to-year increases. The principal difference between previous contracts and the new contract are a tighter tracking of costs, especially labor costs which generally have amounted to almost 66 percent of the cost of water system. Labor costs in the wastewater system have generally amounted to 47 percent. moved Robertson to approve the renewal of the contract and it was approved unanimously. Harrison also noted that there were some needs for road repair and paving. In the brief discussion that fol­ lowed, Robertson said the Kent County Road Commission will pave only one mile of road during a fis­ cal year in a community. The suggestion was made to use some money to cover an esti­ mated $25,000 in engineer­ ing costs for a road segment. The motion to fund the engi- See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, r a * invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits I �K The Sun and News, Saturday, April 20, 2013/ Page 7 ■ A. Woodpecker festival to feature scenes [Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden along Paul Henry Thornapple Trail of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 ■''■x \ kt ’ 1 B* Hk ** * ■ J J________ k ■ .J 1,8 > 'i,*^4^ Ha '«Eli ___ J,*> tytlHi The paved Paul Henry Thornapple Trail winds along the Thomapple River in Middleville. The area has an estab­ lished population of the rare red-headed woodpecker as well as all the other six Eastern U.S. woodpeckers. To celebrate this and help raise funds for further trail development, the third annu­ al Thomapple Woodpecker Festival will be April 26 and 27. Among the many activi­ ties will be the Woodpecker Soiree and Ball, April 26, from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Middle Villa Inn and Micro Brewery, 4611 N. M-37. Evening activities will include Middle Villa Micro­ brew beers and Glass Creek wine tasting, a silent auction, a light buffet, Brian “Fox" Ellis, keynote speaker and the Woodpecker Ball with music provided by The Forrest Evans Quartet. The cost is $35 per person. Ellis is an internationally renowned storyteller author and naturalist. He has been a featured speaker at regional and international confer­ ences on environmental con­ cerns, including several International Migratory Bird Day events, The Wetlands International show and workshops. Other guest speakers dur­ ing the weekend include Michigan State University Pamela Professor Rasmussen, an expert on Asian birds, author and founder of aviation vocaliza­ Jonathan center; tion Morgan, wildlife photographer and licensed wildlife rehabilitator; Larry Pio, president and trail adopter with the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association; Cal Lamoreaux, life member of the Michigan and Society; Audubon Michael Bruggink, vice pres­ ident of River City Wild Ones, an environmental education and advocacy organi­ zation. Events run all day Friday and Saturday, with various times for guided bird walks. Online registration for the events can be completed at www.woodpeckerfest@web s.com; through the Facebook or call Jean page; Lamoreaux, 616-293-8666. The Thornapple Trail ation, sponsor of the Association, sp event, is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit zation committed to organization turning old railroad corridor between Grand Rapids and Vermontville into a recreational trail. Conservation Conference, National Non-point Source Pollution Conference and the North American Prairie Conservation Conference. Ellis also is a museum consultant who has worked with the Field Museum, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History to provide teacher training, develop cur­ riculum and present public programs. He is the artistic director for Prairie Folklore Theatre, a performing arts company that celebrates ecology and history through original musical theater. Ellis is the author of 14 books, including Learning From the Land: Teaching Ecology Through Stories and Activities. His children's picture book, The Web at Dragonfly Pond, won the National Education Conservation Book of the Year Award from the Izaak Walton League, Many of his stories are also available on CDs. For visit more information www.foxtalesint.com. The festival will feature several other guests speakers throughout the weekend and a full lineup of events, bird­ watching tours, crafts, an art l > I ■ Investors can learn from Earth Day’s lessons Next week, we observe make. Are you constantly Instead, consider buying Earth Day. First celebrated in selling old investments and quality investments and 1970, Earth Day has grown buying new ones in the holding them for the long into an international move­ hopes of capturing higher term, or at least until your ment whose goal is to raise returns? This type of trading needs change. By following these Earth awareness of the need to take can result in significant fees action to sustain a healthy, and transaction costs — and Day-related suggestions, you environment. possibly higher taxes, too. can help yourself make sustainable You can do your part Perhaps just as importantly, progress toward a healthier through recycling and other this constant activity, with all — and possibly more pro­ measures, but you can also its starts and stops, may ductive — investment envi­ apply some of the lessons of detract from your ability to ronment. And that's worth long-term, consis- celebrating more than once a Earth Day to your financial follow year. situation — and, in particu- tent investment strategy. This article was written by lar, to your approach to • Avoid “toxic" investment moves. The motivation to Edward Jones for use by investing. 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"At age 21, I reached my goal and, at age 29, my dream was over,” he told Thornapple Kellogg Middle School students at a recent assembly. Duckett had a very suc­ cessful career in the NFL playing for the Atlanta Falcons, the Washington Redskins the Detroit Lions, and the Seattle Seahawks. After eight years, though, he realized his careerwas over. "I went through three years of depression and not really knowing what to do," Duckett told students. "Then Retired NFL player T. J. Duckett speaks to students at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. MV' ’ ed0 ni ill is'1 5 Cen Saturday Hours Professional Services! Great Product Selections! www.caledoniavisioncenter.com 616-891-2020 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. • * J Z v & Dakota Salski gets an autograph from T.J. Duckett. He is the co-founder of a nonprofit organization called New World Flood. He explained the reason for the name. "I called it a New World because, for me, it was a new life, Duckett explained. “I am the rainmaker, and all of you are rain drops. Each of you have to understand how important you are and that one raindrop can start a flood.” If one person starts help­ ing out in the community, he said, others will likely fol­ low. "Maybe it's something as simple as picking up trash in the hallways or in the com­ €4 munity, “ said. Or maybe just opening the door for someone. You'll be sur­ prised how easy it can be." Duckett said he gets the same feeling from volunteer­ ing and helping others as he when he was scoring touchdowns and winning games. He encouraged students to make good choices and to stick with their decisions. "Most of you know what’s right and what’s wrong,” Duckett counseled. “Sometimes we choose not to do anything. But it only takes one or two people to start something and from there the flood will start." 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April 20. 2013 Page 9 County commissioners listen to police radio request by Doug VanderLaan Editor Car 54 where are you? Fans of the long-ago police comedy series which made that question a part of pop culture can rest easy knowing that law enforce­ ment agencies will always know where their cars are after the Barry County Board of Commissioners approved its part of a financial pur­ L«. chase for new police radios at the board ’s committee-ofL> the-whole meeting Tuesday. The approval was part of a from welcomed report ob County Undersheriff Baker that a federal 20IO Homeland Security Grant, set to expire April 30, is fore­ casted to have unallocated funds still available. Under the grant’s 20 percent match requirement, the county would be eligible for approx­ imately $83,000, a figure that will not be exactly deter­ mined until the grant’s sur­ plus can be calculated April 30. “It’s an opportunity to buy new radios for all law enforcement in Barry County,” Baker told com­ missioners, pointing out that, because all existin si radios had been purchased more then IO years ago, they're l\ outdated and many are in disrepair. According to calculations that Baker presented to com­ missioners on Tuesday, the purchase of 29 APX6000 radios would cost $99,622 of which the county's 20 per­ cent match would be $19,924. A $400 per radio trade-in promotion could drop the county’s expendi­ ture to $8,324 if it elects to participate in the trade-in promotion. If the county elects not to pick up the trade-in promo­ tion, Baker’s estimate of the county’s 20 percent match responsibility would be $27,519. That is the figure .Baker requested that com­ missioners approve under a not-to-exceed restriction. Though Baker reminded commissioners that numbers won’t be final until the 2010 Homeland Security Grant expires on April 30 and the surplus precisely deter­ mined, he also assured them of his confidence in the requested figure. “It won’t be anywhere close to $27,519,” stated Baker, who also apologized for his late request. Under the commission’s meeting format, requested issues are discussed and considered at the committee of the whole meetin; before action is taken at the following week’s official board of '!a commissioner’s meeting. Because federal grant overseers must immediately dispense of surplus funds. Baker explained that the county needs to be prepared to issue its 20 percent match during the first days of May. “I take full blame for not having gotten this here in a timely fashion because of my negligence,” stated Baker. The commission approved Baker’s request on a 7-0 vote, electing to take funds from its Diverted Felons Fund. In other business, the board recommended to for­ tit ward the following items to next week's official commis­ sion meeting for approval: • The appointment of Deborah Hyatt and Linda Maupin to two open citizen at large positions on the Barry County Community Health Advisory Mental Board for the remainder of three-year terms that began on April I, 2012. • The appointment of Lois » owers to a two-year atlarge position as county rep­ resentative on the Region 3B Area Agency on Aging Council. On the recommen­ definitely look much better.” meeting chambers at the The commissioner will courthouse, 220 W. State St. dation of Commissioner James Dull, a letter to the meet in formal session on in Hastings. other interviewee, Marlin Tuesday, April 23 in its Walters, will endorse his candidacy for another open Program Schedule position on the Council s All tvnes era rd to be chosen by the aledonia com subject to change ON DEMAND CABLE • UVK Advisory Board. without notice. A bid •• __ — from Schilz Construction for rehabilita­ FteartngTram 4.O0PM SUNDAY Donkey die 600PM yOtie 6:00AM tion of a Nashville home in Terry’s Tips 7:00PM be Fornn 7:00 AM the amount of $35,000 under Government Meetings 8 00PM ass on Stage 12:00PM the Housing Quality Future L 3WPM at Donkey Otie 6 00PM Standard Rehabilitation pro­ Donkey Otie 6.00AM Terry's Tips 7:00PM Cathobc Forum gram as funded by the 700AM You Got to be K iddng 1100PM Readmg Train 9:00AM Michigan State Housing Bluegrass on Stage 12TXJPM MONDAY Development Authority, Donkey 0<he 3:00PM Donkey Obe 6O0AM Reading Tram 4 00PM Cathohc Forum 7 00AM • Acceptance of the 2013 Donkey Olhe 600PM Reading Tran 9 00AM II County Equalization Value Local Future 7 00PM Bluegrass on Stage 12 00PM Government Meetings 800PM rejLt. rt as presented by Donkey Olhe 3:00PM Reading Train 400PM Timothy Vandermark. counFRIDAY Donkey Ollie 6 00PM Donkey Olhe ty equalization director. In 6 00AM Terry’s Tips 7:00PM Catholic Forum 7 00AM Hl Government Meetings 800PM his presentation, Reading Train 9 00AM Vandermark pointed out to Local Future 10:00AM TUESDAY L Bluegrass on Stage 12:00PM Donkey Olhe 6:00AM commissioners some reason Donkey Ollie 3:00PM Catholic Forum 7:00 AM for optimism due to risin Reading Train 4:00PM Reading Tram 9:00AM Donkey Ollie 6 00PM Bluegrass on Stage land equalization values. 12:00PM Terry's Tips 7:00PM Donkey Ollie 3:00PM Agricultural land values Government Meetings 8 00PM Reading Tram 4 00PM increased 4 percent over Donkey Ollie 600PM SATUBDAY Terry's Tips 7:00PM 2012, industrial land 17 per­ Catholic Forum 7 00AM Government Meetings 8:00PM cent, residential .2 percent. Readin Train 900AM School 1000AM and personal property 10 Bluegrass on Stage 12 00PM Donkey Olhe 6:00AM percent. Local Future 2:00PM Catholic Forum 700AM School Sports 4:00PM “Taxable values are not Reading Tram 9 00AM Donkey Ollie 6 00PM Local Future 10:00 AM yet ready and will be preTerry’s Tips 7 00PM Bluegrass on Stage 12:00PM sented next month,” said You Got to be Kidding 11 00PM Donkey Ollie 3:00PM Vandermark, “but things Foreclosure assistance payments to begin k ;i fI far Be was the lead taW ( h id fe is mrowltti [ Jteni i® Spaitais f *■< ’w* I .Jgtfl fl 1^* tai# t 0 I * gStt/ uPar 11 homeaffordable.gov. They can put residents in touch with a U.S. Department of and Housing Urban Development-approved non­ profit organization that can provide free assistance. Michigan State University Extension provides free housing counseling at its Ionia, Macomb. Lapeer and Washtenaw offices to sur­ rounding areas. Michigan State Housing^evelopmenl Authority also has certified housing counselors avail­ able. While the agreement ended the official review for 13 companies, the review process -for more than 450.000 eligible borrowers OneWest, serviced by GMAC Everbank and Mortgage continues because these companies did not A enter into the agreement with federal banking regulators. Regulators expect the review process for these companies to be completed over the course of the coming year, added Long. Updates are available at u the OCC website. Eligible borrowers at these servicers who requested a review will receive information about the outcome of their review when that information is available. w r’ ,.Z ■ 1 I I I I I I II< w I 11^ r II II' m i ■i ** II' ■ 1 b •1 i i I \ f Customer ■ Appreciation Day r; nxiovw’s 1 to call art a space r.j. 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As a result of this new agreement, the Independent Foreclosure Review stopped at those servicers. The agreement provides $3.6 billion in cash payments to borrowers covered by the agreement. Covered borrow­ ers include those whose pri­ mary residences were in any stage of the foreclosure process in 2009 or 2010 and whose mortgages were serv­ iced by one of the participating servicers. (A full list of companies and their affili­ ates or subsidiaries covered by the agreement is a available at' the Independent Foreclosure Review websjte x “These mailings are the real thing, although they may look like a scam,” said Brenda Long, of Michigan State University Extension in a press release issued last week. “Beware of anyone who asks you to call a differ­ ent phone number than the number below' or to pay a tee to receive a payment under the agreement.” Payments are expected to range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, said Long. By accepting the pay­ ment, borrowers do not claims waive any legal ■ against their servicer and may additional pursue actions related to their fore­ closure. In most cases, a letter with an enclosed check sent by the paying agent — Rust Consulting Inc. — will arrive in four to eight weeks. Some borrowers may receive a let­ ter from Rust requesting additional tax-related infor­ mation that will be needed to process their payment, said Long. Correspondence will be sent at the direction of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve. The federal banking regulators will provide more more details details about about the the payments. payments. “To verify that you are covered covered by by the the agreement agreement or or to contact to update update contact informainforma­ US tion tion especially especially ifif you you have have moved, call Rust Consulting, ( 888-952-9105. Information provided to Rust will only be used for purposes relating to the agreement,” said Long. For additional help with foreclosure prevention, call the Homeowner's HOPE Hotline at 888-995-HOPE (4673) or visit www.making­ TV. C HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8 to 5; Saturday 8 to 3 Call Today... (616) 642-9212 or (616) 642-9466 I �Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, April 20. 2013 FLOOD, continued from page 1 & • __ I • «- £3? “ * M . JF’r^SLJLa-i —-• r< - V S- yx-' * ^’w c * * •» * ’ Al fl ££ Cl > A driver braves the deep water rushing across 108th Street between Patterson Avenue and Duncan Lake Road Thursday afternoon. . ** 5? -s • r .w • • *3 fl L ~ fl it3 - - Ai . - • A <’-*** ■* 2^* * =5? 5' ' * 4 •? • ..gK ■ r r-'* * «• — — 1^1 Rushing water eroded many gravel roads in the area like 140th Avenue just west of Patterson Avenue. Patterson and Duncan Lake Road. According to the National Weather Service, Hastings has recorded 7.77 inches of rain for the month. Grand Rapids is at 9.54 inches with Lowell at 9.06 and Ionia at 8.18 inches for the month. Normal rainfall for the month of April is 3.31 inch­ es. A year ago, the area saw 3.27 inches. Hydrologic prediction services from the National Weather Service have down­ graded the estimated flood level of the Thornapple River in Hastings, On Thursday, it expected — ■BW ■ ■» . ►- — -• ~^r,^=g S-3 - V->" r-. , ► jb1^* D — 1 Mj x 2 v« — - • Tr* The pond at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church swells from water rushing across 100th Street just west of M-37. was in town Thursday but said he had trouble getting there because his normal routes were flooded. Clare Harkema, owner of Seif Chevrolet, and his son found themselves in hip boots and waders moving cars from rising waters at about 7 a.m. Harkema said the water in the Emmons Lake Drain between his property and M37 had risen to the point where it was over the curb­ ing. He estimated the cars were in less than a foot of water and moved before the water got too high. The pond at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church at the comer of M-37 and 100th Street has overspilled its boundaries. The fishing deck normally at the edge of the water now floats in the middle of the expanding pond. Water poured across 100th Street into the pond, closing 100th Street. On 108th Street, some drivers tempted fate by try- ing to drive through deep water over the road between W| f. HF “ ? •s J* * -V X: , '9 % * t A fl-5^ J > * r1 ■ 4 It ' II It * • £ A- J r—' F d ?? 1 * <Jk * / -: -A I • 7? w> 1 t W *I Soaking in the solitude 9 running without pain, grateful for the treatment from Dr. Mansky. * David W. Manser manj/k'v’podutu yxx-un 9385 Cheny Valley Ave. SE Caledonia 616-891-2577 06810007 A VW 1 \ Er e\WEl 1 I i ' •• r > ^■1 /1 yci L. St 0Kf S-J SR A' ; kW '■ *- • ■x si • »• 4- «' - * I— i VW; w * IK • < '7 ** V !!<>* “ - • .i - ----------- •y fr **s - <? l ' £L • ». >7 -i ;iBr * 1 Vi Ar s •*4 X * a: x rr. w. * J’• \ / ■i Z-«A — .F- * 5 L\» iA' 9^ U-t. <3 1 -V >. • •A sjr. JI the river to reach flood stages of 9.5 feet by Saturday / night, nearing a record of 10.2 feet. That has been downgraded slightly now to a high of 8.2 feet by Saturday. That flood stage is still considered to be in the "major" flooding category by the National Weather Service. With major flood­ ing, people should expect flooding of river roads, farm land, and homes in low lying areas adjacent to the river. By Friday at 8:15 a.m., the waters were recorded at 7.85 feet. Flood stage is seven feet. s ■Ci*’ r “A <21 X - • r*—* f * I . W- * 1? * <— A . J • - ’j & y 5'* <e ‘ •-57.^ . RtiEflraBMflHI Water is nearly level with the foot bridge over a creek by the Caledonia Township offices. Police warn motorists about flooded roads The Michigan State Police, Wayland Post urges motorists to use caution while driving in the wet weather conditions. Water over roads has been reported throughout Allegan and Barry counties, according to state police. Some vehicles have been involved in crashes due to hydroplaning. Motorists should be prepared to sud­ denly come upon these areas without warning. One lane of southbound U.S. 131 was closed early Thursday morning between Dorr and Wayland because of water over the highway. 100th and 108th streets, near Caledonia and Duncan Lake were closed, according to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Kent, Ionia and Ottawa counties had significantly more rainfall than southern counties, such as Calhoun and Kalamazoo, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. Drivers should not travel through water over roadways if they can no longer see the road beneath the water. ■ �t' BMX champion entertains, inspires middle school youth it by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg stu S' dents cheered in amazement while Matt Wilhelm twirled on his BMX bike, did hand­ x vl ■ k Fx 1* \ ft ■ l' ■’ ----- - — X Kx I X 1 * I c’*’ I ' i ■ tt - stands, and jumped over peo­ ple. While his stunts were meant to entertain, Wilhelm’s message of work­ ing hard, believing in one­ self, and perseverance was meant to inspire students to do their best. "Find your talent, get out and practice and never give up," he told his audience. I • * *• < V * 1 L- ah* ■ Min s Wilhelm peforms a trick called the “Spiderman” where he climbs the wall from his bike. ft I Cl* I A I- “ * IX p‘ since appearing on national television, Wilhelm has decided to take his inspi­ rational messages to schools. Since 2005, he’s visited schools across the country, sharing his powerful inspira­ tional messages. He per­ formed at more than 300 schools in the past year talk­ ing to kids about bullying, character, and making good choices. In his programs, Wilhelm also talks about bicycle safe­ ty, goal setting, and drug awareness. But Wilhelm also told stu­ dents that the road to his suc­ cess didn't come without a lot of hard work. He told stu­ dents he practiced a number of years before qualifying for the X Games and spent eight years perfecting one trick. In addition to his bike-rid­ ing achievements, Wilhelm found time to attend Millikin University from which he graduated on a music schol­ arship. "I hope you all get a chance to go to college and pursue your dreams,' he said. "Work hard and don’t give < < ‘•Oi • * »:i 2’‘ —— ( BMX two-time national champion Matt Wilhelm does a handstand on his kJ bike for the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School stu­ dents. kiw ' •= ■'•aiasfet b '.V - /• I // Be "SENSIBLE about your water! r ~ - • Over 35 years of experience AYNARD' f WATER CONDITIONING Innards * . u ■f 0^ SAIT A RAH" » n m as . The “Tornado” gained Wilhelm fame for his fast spin- 1 A/ Kfirvino I __ . I <■ lM i. SALES ning. • RESIDENTIAL • SERVICE • k-jl RENTALS COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL Authorized PRO’S PICK Dealer SERVICING ALL MAKES AND MODELS Make the Right Choice. i • < • Simple to Buy, Simple to Own, Simple to Love... Call Today! Beyond expectations. My promise to you. Authorized PRO’S PICK Dealer BMX two-time national champion Matt Wilhelm does a handstand on his itf#- I I I bike for the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School stu- k •• Jeffrey Marthysse - Funeral Director 11 i . . /. Drinking Water X Appliances ex *00 7 I Beverages I dents. ■ Matthysse ™ Kuiper b DeGraaf ■ r 'j NERAL £> CREMATION SERVICES 891-8155 • www.n • - • ncralhomc 616 East Main Street SE. Caledonia Got Talent and now shares his talents and his messages with school kids. TK middle school students who met certain goals in the schools’ magazine fundraiser sales were rewarded with the special appearance. Wilhelm started doing tricks on his bike when a bully refused to let him race at the local track. He says he was often bullied as a young­ ster. Since then, Wilhelm has won three X Games medals, two national cham­ pionships and a silver medal I I I I I iff ■ -n > k—51 ;.iV.I -~f nF Household Pets A J • I —- Personal Hygiene Jit I I 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 49316 On the corner of M-37 and 100th Street Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-6pm and Sat. 8:30am-2pm f * 616.891.0303 www.maynardswaterconditioning.com �% Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, April 20, 2013 I Local group initiates technology action plan The Barry County Broadband Team unveiled its technology action plan Wednesday at the Hastings Public Library, as part of the county’s participation in Connect Michigan’s Connected Community Engagement Program. Barry County enrolled in the program to promote increased access, adoption, and use of broadband, said Eric Frederick, state program manager for Connect Michigan, in a press release issued Thursday. Twenty-five Michigan communities are currently Si involved in some stage of the Connected program, and now Barry County has an action plan for using technolfor quality-of-life ogy enhancements and as a key for unlocking opportunities for economic development, he said. The Barry County Broadband Team was formed in December 2011 and has been working on its assessment and action plan­ ning since early in 2012. “With its proximity to urban areas, Barry County has surprisingly limited access to broadband for many of its residents with only 83 percent of house­ holds with availability to three Mbps service, said Frederick. “Barry is also constrained by an insuffi­ cient presence of Internet • -. - ■ u service providers — only 68 percent of households have >2- from the option of choosing •!• more than one provider.” The Barry County Broadband Team’s key focus L going forward, he said, will be to attract and work with more providers to increase broadband coverage in the county and identify commu­ nities and neighborhoods »!• that are underserved. Developing the plan involved participating in an • - extensive assessment of the county’s overall broadband and technology infrastruc­ ture. The technology action plan sets general communi­ ty-wide broadband connec­ tivity goals to work toward with step-by-step action items to achieve those objec­ tives, he said. For more information, visit www.connectmi.org. •-* — * Rainfall sets new record for April Flooded homes, overwhelmed municipal sewer systems, closures of express­ way ramps and rural roads has many people contemplat- ing the collective power of »!• rain and comparing the recent excess rain to “the time when So how does all of this 06810185 OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Friday May 10, 2013 - 6:00 p.m. at Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 variance #96 A variance application has been submitted by Keith Sikkema. Applicant is requesting a front yard and sideyard setback variance. Location of this variance request is 6200 Wolverine Dr., Middleville, Ml and is also generally known as parcel #08-14-011-036-50. THE VARIANCE APPLICATION MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - Noon and 1 - 4 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. - Noon Written comments or questions regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary, Thornapple Township Board of Appeals, PO Box 459, Middleville, Ml 49333. 269-795-7202. Americans with Disabilities Notice The Township will provide necessary and reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at this public •It meeting upon 6 days notice to the Township Clerk. precipitation fit into the record books? Well, accord­ ing to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, recent rains have made some new records, but fall short of others. The NWS does not have weather stations in every community, so the records' below are in regard to the Thornapple River in Hastings only. Action flood stage, which is the lowest defined level determined by the National Weather Service, is five feet above normal; minor flood •I« stage is seven feet; moderate flood stage is nine feet; and major flood stage is 10 feet. Major flood stage on the Thomapple has been sur­ passed just once, according to NWS records, April 7, 1947, when it reached 10.2 feet. The National Weather Service, as of late Friday PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ nation based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the •i* Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. •It Susan J. Vlietstra, Thornapple Township Clerk 06800158 OF M/Z) o&—— AX- •- •-J ►—4 fir F * > a FOUNDED ILH CQUAL NOUSMQ o i NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please be advised the Village of Middleville PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a PUBLIC HEARtNG on morning, expected to Thomapple to crest at 8.2 feet. That would put it in the top 10 highest fl •!•!•i levels recorded in recent history in Hastings — barely. Filling out the top 10 spots, after the high of 10.2 feet above normal in 1947, are the following: 2. 9.8 feet, Feb. 27, 1985. to National the accordin; 11 Weather Service. VILLAGE OF ill))) SEVILLE ft SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, 3. 9.74 feet, May 25, 2004. MICHIGAN 4. 9.72 feet, April 21, 1975. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 26, 2013 5. 9.0 feet, March 16, 1982. 6. 8.75 feet, April 1, 1960 regular meeting The Village Council of of the Middleville, 7. 8.32 feet, June 10, 2008 Michigan was called to order 8. 8.26 feet, June 3, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. by President Pullen. 9. 8.2 feet, April 23, 1993. Present: 10 8.17 feet, April 22, 1993. Pullen, Recent rains have already set a new record for rainfall in the month of April. As of early April 19, a total of 7.77 inches has fallen this month in Hastings. The average rainfall for April is 3.31 inches. Of those seven-plus inches of rain, 2.43 fell Thursday, April 18. That’s The 10 highest single-day rainfall records, according to NWS records dating back to 1893, are: Lytle, Endsley,, Lutz, Reyff, Schellinger, A Public Hearing was opened at 7:04 p.m. to hear comments on MDNR Trust Grant Fund Application. The public hearing was closed at 7:24 p.m. and the regular meeting re-opened. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Motion by Schellinger, sup­ port by Van Noord to approve the agenda. All yeas. Motion Passed. 2. Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to approve the minutes March of 2013. All yeas. 12, Motion Passed. 3. Motion by Reyff, support by to Lytle meeting approve the special minutes of March 20, 1. 5.69 inches, Aug. 19, 1939. 2013. All yeas. Motion Passed. 2. 4.91 inches June 8, 2008. 4. Motion by Schellinger, support by Van Noord to approve 3. 4.0 inches July 29, 2011. 4. 3.86 inches June 28, 1894. 5. 3.71 inches Sept. 23, 1988. 6. 3.60 inches June 22, 1987, and June 6, 1905. 8. 3.44 inches July 24, 1933. 9. 3.20 inches June 24, 1994. 10. 3.18 inches July 29, 1905. . Rainfall in the region has varied for the month. As of Friday morning, Ionia had received 8.18 inches or rain, Lowell 9.06 inches and Grand Rapids, 9.54 inches. However, Kalamazoo has seen 4.63 inches of rain so far in April , Battle Creek, 3.84 inches, Charlotte 3.11; and Gull Lake, 2.88 inches, Resolution 13-11, approving an application for MDNR Trust Fund Grant. Ayes; Van Noord, Endsley, Lytle, Pullen, Reyff, Schellinger. Nays; Lutz. Motion Passed. 5. Motion by Lytle, support by Reyff to accept the current bills for March $36,256.74. 26, All 2013 yeas. Passed. 6. Motion by Reyff, support by Lytle to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m. All yeas. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Elaine Denton, Clerk, Village of Middleville The complete text of the min­ utes is posted on the Village Website http://villageofmiddleville.org between the hours of 9: •R AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. 06810005 A hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, MI 49333. Daycare in the R-2 Zoning District as a Special Use in accordance with the standards found in Sec. 78-49. Any interested person may attend the public hearing to offer comments to the Planning Commission. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the Village office, 100 E. Main St., during regular busi­ ness hours, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Written comments concerning this application may be sent to 100 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 69, Middleville, MI 49333. I Persons with special needs who wish to attend should contact the Village Clerk no less than 72 hours prior to the public hearings. Posted: April 20, 2013 Respectfully submitted, Elaine Denton, Village Clerk 06810189 or may be read at the Village Hall on •1 property located at 906 Green Meadows Drive, Middleville (also known as Parcel 08-41-128-091-00). This LI Council to allow the operation of a Group Daycare Home. Village Code Section 78-193 allows for Group for Motion MAY 7, 2013 at 7 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible to consider an application for SPECIAL USE The Special Use application to be considered seeks Planning Commission recommendation to the Village Van Noord. the Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads TOWNSHIP <(.l SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD April 8, 2013 CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Bremer with Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation. ROLL CALL AND ATTENDANCE - Members present: Bremer, Vlietstra, Buckowing, DeMaagd, Eavey, Kenyon, & Wake. Others present: Getty, Middleton, four other public. BUSINESS - Set closing time *. 7 THORNAPPLE A 9. at 9:23 p.m. on motion by Kenyon, support by Wake (all Ayes). Approved agenda as amended on motion by Wake, support by Buckowing (all Ayes). Approve minutes of March 7, March 11 and March 26, 2013 on motion by Eavey, support by Buckowing (all Ayes). PUBLIC COMMENT Updates on local activities from Patricia Johns and Dr. Robert Schirmer. DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS - Approve bills totaling $94,535.00 on motion by Buckowing, support by Vlietstra 9 % & s, & /■ p Iff (all Ayes). CLERK’S REPORT - Update and discussion on activities with­ in the department. Approve Budget Amendment to Sewer Fund on motion by Vlietstra, sup­ port by Buckowing (all Ayes). Approve sending Vlietstra to Michigan Municipal Clerks meet­ ing on motion by Bremer, support by Buckowing (all Ayes). TREASURER’S REPORT Update and discussion on activi­ ties within the department. CORRESPONDENCE Supervisor reviewed various cor­ respondence received. BUSINESS - Adopt Ordinance #02-2013, Adopting and Enacting a New Code on motion by Buckowing, support by Wake (all •1 Ayes). ■ COUNTY REPORT Stolsonburg reviewed activities from Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. BUSINESS - Approve sending Bremer to Supervisors conference on motion by Buckowing, support by Vlietstra (all Ayes). Approve sending Bremer to MTA professional development retreat on motion by Buckowing, support by Vlietstra (all Ayes). Approve tfl! H’ jsffiis ■ L-l I on taw A if Ei ijalM ii rife' 1«11 .tom lit - 2013-14 fiscal year Board Meetings for second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. on motion by Vlietstra, support by uckowing (all Ayes). Approve renewal ’ of DLSS maintenance contract with Bryan Finkbiner on motion by Eavey, support by . Kenyon (all Ayes)... PLANNING AND ZONING Update and discussion on activi- ai®®; ties within the department. EMERGENCY SERVICES Update and discussion on activi­ ties within the department. Approve renewal of generator maintenance contract with Cummins Bridgeway on motion by Buckowing, support by Kenyon (all Ayes). Approve renewal of compressor mainte­ nance contract with Breathing Air Systems on motion by DeMaagd, support by Eavey (all Ayes). Approve addition to support agreement with PhysioControl on motion by Eavey, support by Wake (all Ayes). Approve mainte­ nance contract with Quality Air on motion by Vlietstra, support by Eavey (all Ayes). Approve addi­ <W) *81 b■ K tion to Accumed billing software agreement on motion by Vliestra, support by Wake (all Ayes). COMMITTEE REPORTS ■> Update and discussion on vari­ ous meetings and progress of Committees. ADJOURNMENT ■ Meeting adjourned at 9:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Becky Schultz, Deputy Clerk The complete text of the minutes read at thornappletwp.org or at the Township Hall during regular business hours. may be 06810035 » * .% S V Q _______ �The Sun and News, Saturday, April 20, 2013/ Page 13 Hydraulic fracturing is topic of Yankee Springs forum by David DeDecker 1 SJitb p S,"J2^4 'ki Ax- r ’ * * , n-‘.,r5=7 •r.: f ft * nitont I ■m •I 7 jin i r '-sD i/ BB'toiwi; * J- I • I KI*** I & ■ ^7 '■S’-1 ,-u g S # if r <1 . ’I■ ■£■*>«** Sta# Writer The subject of mineral leases on public land in Yankee Springs was addressed at a public forum April 11 inside the Yankee Springs Township Hall. Over 120 concerned resi­ dents attended the forum M ark with Supervisor Englerth moderating. Guest speakers for the dis­ cussion were Mike Miller, a the of representative Michigan Oil and Gas Association; Bill Mitchell a Department Michigan Environmental Quality respresentative; Eric Pessell is Director of Environmental Health for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department; Losher of the Steve Michigan Land Air Water Defense group; and Aaron Wissner of the non-profit Local Future. The forum speakers were able to present their point-ofviews on the issue of frack­ ing and then Englerth enter­ tained questions from resi­ dents. Miller was the first to speak and began by stating he has been in the oil and gas business since 1954. “It's a great business to be in and a challenging business to be in," said Miller. He went on to make a presentation and stated natu­ ral gas is the cleanest burn­ ing fossil fuel available. Miller said natural gas is much more abundant than it was 15 years ago, and said back then it was estimated there was only a 15 year supply of natural gas in the United States. “With the technology of hydraulic fracking and hori­ zontal drilling," said Miller, “we have moved that from 15 years to 100-plus year supply. The advent of hydraulic fracking and horizontal drilling has brought about a phenomenal energy source right here in the United States. It has also bol­ stered our crude oil produc­ tion, primarily in North Dakota.” Natural gas, according to Miller, provides jobs and generates electricity. He said is very good business for the State of Michigan. Natural gas has provided a very good job boost and economic impact for the state accord­ ing to Miller. In his presenta­ tion, Miller said the natural gas industry in Michigan provides $78 million annual­ ly in taxes to the local gov­ ernments, along with $50 million in state fees and taxes, and $80 million paid out to private land owners in pumping proceeds. In addi­ tion, the oil and gas industry in Michigan has funded $1 billion to the Michigan Natural Resource Fund. He said the fund has spent $1.3 million in Barry County. Miller went on to explain the process of hydraulic fractaring using diagrams and illustrations of geological formations and well construction. He said all that will be left after the actual drilling process is a red-col­ ored well head. Wissner was next to present and used a map of Yankee Springs to explain his concerned about horizontai fracturing, “What are the concerns a regular resident might have said fracking?" about Wissner. “First of all 1 think of truck traffic. How much is it going to cost the township and tax payers to maintain the roads? When there are hundreds of trucks going in and out, bring and taking the equipment to the site. Undoubtedly that is going to be an expense for the township.” The Local Future leader said noise is also a concern because the drilling process is a 24-hour-7-day-a-week and is quite loud. He said there can be one _pad every 40 acres. Each pad will be brightly lit during the two to three weeks of drilling. A fourth concern for Wissner is the safety and use of water by the drillers. “During the drilling of a well, no matter how good the drillers or cements are, there can always be issues with the cement well casings," he said. ‘The townships cannot prevent drilling on pri­ vate lands, but what the townships can do is put ordinances in place to reduce the townships' liability for expenses and reduce the possibility of disruptive activities.” Aaron Wissner, Local Future He explained up to ten pump trucks are brought in containing water, chemicals and a fine sand, to pump down the well at extremely high pressure. Wissner said the new horizontal well have ten times the water pressure of a traditional vertical hydraulic fracturing well which the industry say have been in Michigan for the last 60 years. “You're forcing ten times the liquid down the well at ten times the pressure," he said. “The casing is under much more pressure. This type of pressurizing has only happened in Michigan in the last 10 to 15 years. Michigan has 15 or less of these wells in the northern Lower Peninsula." Wissner said Yankee Springs needs to protect its most valuable assets which is the abundance of clean water and the abundance of state land which attracts many tourists to the area. “The townships cannot prevent drilling on private lands, but what the townships can do is put ordinances in place to reduce the liability for townships' expenses and reduce the pos­ sibility of disruptive activi­ ties," said Wissner. “Ordinances such as the amount of water withdrawn, or truck traffic and weight limits, noise level limits, or activities during certain hours. There is a whole range of ordinances the township can look at putting in place.” ' Bill Mitchell is a geologist with the DEQ and was the next presenter. “Our job, my job is to enforce the laws that are passed by our elected offi­ cials in Lansing," said Mitchell. “I don't write the laws. I don't make the laws. 1 don't have any input. My job is basically to enforce the rules that are enacted by Lansing. Our job is to protect the environment." Mitchell oversees the per­ mitting, drilling, producing and well plugging process for the people of Michigan. He explained the process he goes through to regulate a drill from permit to plug and restoration of the drill site. He showed geological for- e ■ „ 5? 8196 BROADMOOR AVE. CALEDONIA, MI 49316 ' * & Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Proposed legislation will be devastating to schools To the editor: The legislators in Lansing have introduced House Bill 4228 that could be devastat­ ing to our Thornapple Kellogg Public Schools. As written HB 4228: • Will cut classroom dol­ lars again next year. Two years ago legislators cut it by nearly $500 per student and schools have yet to recover. Currently, public schools get less funding per student than in 2002. •Will include a voucher provision that will send our tax dollars to private, for- CaledoniA Fax:616-891.0430 - SYNOPSIS IRVING TOWNSHIP CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN April 10, 2013 Regular PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 6. 2013, at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township Office. 8196 Broadmoor Ave SE, Caledonia, Michigan, concern­ ing the application of Shannon Ryder for a Special Use Permit to $ operate a Group Child Care Home from her residence. Said land is located at 9011 Dujanado Court SE, and is legally described as follows: w< % ^4 r meeting called to I < % % % flag. All members present. board Nine guests present. Received: Fire, commissioners township PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 6, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township Hah, 8196 Broadmoor,Avenue, Caledonia,I Michigan on’an ordinance to amend Township Ordinance No. 11-01Z, the Crossroads of Caledonia Planned Unit and assessors reports, board comments, public input. Treasurer’s report place on file ALONG E&W 1/4 LINE 1329.97 FT TO W LINE OF NE 1/4 SW Clerk’s March 13, 2013 min­ 1/4 TH S 0D 11M 20S E ALONG SD W LINE 165.0 FT TO BEG utes, with corrections. OF THIS DESC - TH S 89D 08M 58S E 197.12 FT TH S 0D 24M Payment of bills. 59S E 359.61 FT TH S 89D 26M 07S W 198.53 FT TO SD W LINE Meeting SEC 1 T5N R10W AU interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon the proposed special use permit. Written com­ ments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above­ ments may I____ stated address, up to the time of the public hearing. Dated: April 17, 2013 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA The proposed amending ordinance would amend Parcel 3 of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) to provide that addi tional condominium buildings to be constructed and occupied therein would consist of two-unit buildings, rather than a would be reduced to 49 condominium units, from the 64 condominium units now provided in the PUD ordinance. In addition, the amending ordinance would add the following described 7-acre parcel to the PUD, along its east bound- ary: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 5 North. Range 10 West, described as beginning at the Northeast corner of Unit 3 The Crossroads of Caledonia Condominium as recorded in the Kent County Condominium Subdivision Plan No 685 in Instrument number 20040929-0130720; thence North 90’00’00”’’ East 97.26 feet; thence South 00’21’03 03"” East 718 98 feet- thence South 89’38'57 38'57"’’ East 159.43 feet; thence South 00’21’03” West 316.21 feet; thence South Approved: * County, Michigan. X. PART OF SW 1/4 COM AT W 1/4 COR TH S 89D 08M 58S E 06810187 CaledoniA Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 mix of two-unit, three-unit and four-unit buildings and. further, that the maximum number of dwelling units in Parcel 3 for audit. TH N 0D 11M 20S W ALONG SD W LINE 364.49 FT TO BEG The minutes for the March 20th, 2013 Township Board of Trustees Meeting which were approved on April 17th, 2013, are posted at the Township Offices at 8196 Broadmoor Ave, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org. 06810191 That part of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 5 North. Range 10 West, lying Northeasterly of the Rails to Trails Pathway, formerly the Kent-Barry-Eaton Connection Railway right-of-way, Caledonia Township, Kent order at 7:00 p.m. with pledge to * CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting Minutes of 100th Street and Cherry Valley Avenue and is legally described as follows: Regular Board Meeting MW ■- Development Ordinance. The Planned Unit Development is located generally at the Southeast corner of the intersection PUBLIC NOTICE l« affect our school and could be irreversible. Get the facts contact and your Representative Mike Callton and Senator Rick Jones. Alexis Snyder Middleville CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP profit vendors who are not, and have never been, held to the same accountability as our schools. Thomapple Kellogg par­ ents and supporters: pay attention. The damage this bill will incur will indeed 8196 Broadmoor Ave., SE Caledonia, MI 49316 IRVING Phone: 616.891.0070 look at all the ancillary activ­ ities which have to exist for this to take place. One of the things is compressor stations because the gas doesn't mag­ ically get from a well to a flow line to a gathering line to a high-pressure transmis­ sion line without a bank of large diesel motors running full bore 24/7. That's perma­ nent. That doesn't go away. It’s permanent infrastructure. It's the kind of infrastructure you as a township have the power to regulate." After the presentations township residents asked questions about topics rang­ ing from water withdrawal to site restoration, and liability for trucks spills of toxic chemicals. Englerth Supervisor thanked everyone for partici­ pating during the three-hour meeting and said the town­ ship will consider all it heard during the evening. From Our Readers iW*’ 15 mation illustrations and spoke about 27 active verti­ cal. shallow wells in Barry County, at depths around 1,500 to 2,000 feet. Eric Pessell opted not to present, but said he was available to answer ques­ tions. Steve Losher was the final presenter for the evening. “I am not going to talk about accidents because they »!• are inevitable, they will hap­ pen." said Losher. “Six per­ cent of the wells fail immedi­ ately, that's and industry fig­ ure. Thirty percent of wells fail within 60 years. Keep in mind that human error and well casing failure are the two primary7 causes of prob­ lems with this technology. The maximum number for truck traffic per well is 1.500 to 2,000 truck trips. “Fracking is more than just fracking. You can't put it in a vacuum. You have to adjourned 54°23’00 00"” East 178.16 feet; thence South 00’21’03" West 513.61 feet; thence North 41°00 41’00’56" 56” West 616.98 feet along the Northeasterly line of the Rails to Trails Pathway; thence North 00’11’47” East 1,187.97 feet along the East bound­ ary of said Unit 3 to the Point of Beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. at 8:17 p.m. Next meeting is May 8, 2013 Attested to by The above-stated seven-acre parcel, if added to the PUD, would be comprised of 42 condominium units, located in 21 two-unit buildings. Other aspects of the amending ordinance and amended PUD plan include internal streets, driveways and similar elements. *AII interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment on the proposed amending ordinance and amend­ ed PUD plan. Written comments concerning the amending ordinance and amended PUD plan may be submitted to the Jamie Knight, Supervisor Township office, at the above-stated address, to the attention of the Township planner, up to and during the time of the submitted by Carol Ergang, Clerk public hearing. The complete transcript of the Dated: April 17,2013 minutes may be viewed on www.irvingtownship.org. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 06810038 06809880 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE �Page 14/The Sun and News. Saturday, April 20, 2013 Scots trail only Pioneers at Pre-Conference Tournament It went all the way to a sixth-score tie-breaker, but the Fighting Scots earned the runner-up spot at the OK White Pre-Conference Tournament Wednesday at . Watermark Country Club. Caledonia and Grand Rapids Christian each fin­ ished two strokes back of tournament champion East Grand Rapids, which fired a 336. The Scots and Eagles each scored a 338, and had their fifth golfer shoot a 90. It came down to the sixth score, a 91 for the Scots from Jordan White compared to a 94 for the Eagles. Caledonia and Christian were the only two teams with four guys under 90 on the day. The Scots were led by a pair of 83s from Joey Baum and Matt Miller. Jared Smith added an 84 and Ryan Coe an 88 for Caledonia. A 90 from Adam Alkema was the team’s fifth score. Only four guys were under 80 in the cold, windy and wet conditions. That group was —J - - ft? • - u_* < • 9 led by Jenison's Logan Sochacki who fired a 75. Christian got a 76 from Ben VanScoyk. East Grand Rapids got a 77 from Campbell Crosby. Lowell was led by Brandon Poll’s 78. ehind the top three teams Jenison shot a 350, Lowell a 353 and Forest Hills Central a 354. The first league jamboree of the season will be Wednesday at The Meadows. Troians finish fourth at the first conference jamboree South Christian squeaked out a two stroke win over Grand Rapids Catholic Central to take the first OK Gold Conference jamboree of the season at Gracewil Golf Course Tuesday. The Sailors shot a 164 and the Cougars a 166. Hastings' varsity boys' golf team was third with a 176. Wayland was fourth with a 185, followed by Thomapple Kellogg 200 and TK students invade Palace Ottawa Hills NTS. Thornapple Kellogg got a 47 from Justin Bergstrom, a 49 from Patrie Lajoye, and a 52s from Luke Poholski and Ben Sinclair. Grand Rapids Catholic Central will host the league Tuesday. The Trojans also got nine holes in Monday too. Lakewood opened the season • with a 182-206 win over Thornapple Kellogg on the Sunrise nine at Centennial Acres. Thomapple Kellogg got a 49 from Bergstrom, 52s from Lajoye and Sinclair, and a 53 from Poholski. Blake Haskins led the Vikings Monday, shooting a 42. Lakewood also got 46s from Josh Martzke and Ryan Feasal and a 48 from Alec Willison. A view from one of the upper level suites where many TKHS students and families were sitting. % A ,3 L r » 4 — J > a* ■ * f Xi 5 4 11 •»i l a fl l' X- 4 ( 't J ms ■ X 1 5-4 I Caledonia girls earn split in first OK White doubleheader Caledonia's varsity softball team rallied for seven runs in the final four innings of game two to secure a split with Grand Rapids Christian in its OK White Conference opener Tuesday in Grand Rapids. Whitney Delton, Sarah Austin, Morgan Swift and Mackenzie Butgereit all had doubles to lead the Fighting Scot attack in an 8-5 victory. Caledonia scored two runs in the fourth inning to pull within 4-3. After the Eagles added a run to their lead in the bottom half of the inning, Caledonia rallied for three runs in the fifth and two more in the sixth. Denton earned the win, striking out one. The Scots' late rally came up short in game one, as they managed just a single run in the seventh inning of a 3-1 loss. Christian scored two runs in the second and added a third in the fourth inning. Maddie Reid earned the win for the Eagles, striking out four and walking four. Swift pitched a fine game for the Scots in a losing effort, striking out nine while walking none. Swift also led the Scot offense with a single and a double. •The Fighting Scots are 1-1 in the OK White, and will continue league play at home against Jenison Tuesday. Caledonia is also scheduled host to Coopersville Wednesday and visit Forest Hills Northern Friday. Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads kv£. our F i z o r djA ► J. ‘Will I I V . by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer -Detroit Pistons colors might be red, white and blue, but last weekend there was a sea of orange and black within the Piston con­ fines representing Thornapple Kellogg High School. The invasion of TK colors came compliments of the high school winning a “Game Changer” contest and allowing every student and staff member at the school an opportunity to receive up to four free tickets for Friday night's game against the Charlotte Bobcats. Principal Tony Koski said the school gave out about 1,700 tickets - including tick­ ets for upper level suites — for some students. The dis­ trict also organized eight buses to take families to the game. Several families also drove separately. The high school was named a winner in the Pistons’ Game Changer con­ test for its December service learning day project. During one day of school, students learned about the many 8 § i Call for Spring Specials 616-240-9814 ’ll---- ----- . - 1 BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT 4 • Complete Collision Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Frame Repair • Glass Repair I a Call... 269) 795-9596 opportunities they have to volunteer within the commu­ nity and to make a difference in the lives of others. One of the service organi­ zations invited for the day to present volunteer opportuni­ ties submitted the high school program for the Game Changer Award and the entire school was rewarded. TK students brought the Pistons good luck with a win over the Bobcats, 113-93. 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Brent Deloach needs a little relief from his emotionally and mentally stressful job as a funeral honors clerk, he grabs a hockey stick and hits the ice. The former Caledonia resident is now a member of the National Capitol Regions Joint Military Hockey team. The team is made up of active, reserve and retired members of the armed forces * mostly from the Washington D C. area. It’s a sport Deloach has always loved evento the point of once considering a run at the pro leagues. He grew up in Caledonia, but moved to Colorado when he was 15 to play hockey. Deloach earned an athletic scholarship to play at Becker College in Worcester, Mass, but, after years of playing hockey constantly, grew tired of the sport. When I was 15, that’s all »!• II y. I did was play hockey,” said Deloach during a telephone interview. “It was everything, but it was so demand­ ing and took up so much time. time. After I gave it up, though I missed it. I missed it a lot." In 2009, Deloach, now 24, enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. * Stationed now in Quantico, VA, Deloach decided to get back on the ice and, after some searching, found the joint military team. ■ . i’ > ‘7^1 U.S. Manne CpI. Brent Deloach in his hockey uniform i* -• U.S. Marine CpI. Brent Deloach plays hockey with the national Capitol Regions Joint Military Hockey team in Quantico. "It’s really great, we play other military teams and fire departments or police depart­ ments,” said Deloach. “It’s not professional hockey, but there are some really great players. I just feel so much better after I've been able to practice and play — for me it is a stress reliever. I don’t even think about my job when I'm playing.” Deloach admits his job can be stressful at times. As a funeral honors clerk with Tenant Activity Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Deloach helps plan and prepare military funerals for veterans and service members. He esti­ mates he’s assisted in plann’n8 more than 2,000 funerals. "It is tough sometimes and I just try to block it out,” he said. “1 talk with the funeral directors and the family members. Sometimes it's tough.” But with sometimes 20 to 30 funerals per day coming through the office, he said there’s really no time to get too emotionally drawn into any one situation. Deloach was recently fea­ tured in an article in the Quantico United States Marine Corps military paper. His mother, Susan Stapish, at home in Caledonia, is proud to show copies of that article to everyone. She’s my biggest fan without a doubt,” said Deloach. “She was always there for me as a kid. She’s very proud.” Deloach also has two sisII ters in West Michigan. Jenny Sarver is in Caledonia and Becky Hunter is in Hastings. "I don't get back to Michigan very often but 1 do miss parts of it," he said. "I love being a Marine. I joined because I wanted to be part of the best and the Marines are the best.” Deloach said he’s very fortunate to be able to play hockey with the other mili­ tary members. "You just kind of forget about ranks and all the for­ mality when you play," he said. With work and playing hockey, Deloach said he's happy. "I definitely have more balance in my life now," he said. a ... i & h f •I ii^ i to fed Sailors shut out Troians twice at TKHS ssilk 'its U< «*£ •I In Thornapple Kellogg varsi­ ty baseball coach had one word to sum up his team’s AIRLINE CAREERS offensive performance in its season opener in Middleville 19 Tuesday: “Horrible. AM AYlttlON IMSVftmB O» MAMHKNAMCB BEGIN HERE Become an Aviation Maintenance Tech. FAA approved training. 0 Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. Job placement assistance. 1•n CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877-891-2281 f: The Trojans managed just two hits in the game two loss to the Sailors at the South Christian Sports Park, while striking out 11 times. “Plain and simple, we have to put the ball in play,” Hobert said. The Sailors scored four runs off of Trojan starter Garrett Harris in the first three innings, before Harris was pulled. “I could see Garrett was struggling to throw strikes, so no point in leaving him out there on a cold night, so I decided to pull him,” Hobert said. The Sailors tacked on two more runs in the top of the fifth inning and one in the sixth to score a 7-0 win. South Christian finished with nine hits and was helped by three Trojan errors. The Sailors also got some help from the Trojans in game one, a 5-0 shut out. South Christian led 1-0 heading into the seventh inning, thanks to some fine pitching by TK’s Dalton Phillips who struck out eight and walked just one in his six innings on the mound. “I just felt this was our first game of the year and there was no sense in letting him pitch 100 or more pitch­ es,” Hobert said. “Our reliev­ ers did a nice job. If we turn a tailor-made double play the score is still 1-0 going into the bottom of the seventh. We did not make the play and South made us pay with a single and a double after that.” The Sailors tacked on four runs in the top of the seventh. TK had just two hits in the game one loss. The Trojans’ contest with South Christian which was slated for Thursday was postponed because of the weather. 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N. - 77577843 COLLEGE il' 1 I �The Sun and News, Saturday, April 20, 2013/ Page 17 Caledonia nets only goal in conference opener 1 r by Brett Bremer I ’V - 1 7 s hr » * ’O «.i * Sis *''^^*4* 1.1 • mi tv.. -WWIKiJ A! oik? 1’ ' '“tt’iw.’i I to ears liitaiita id riEJ uiktpM ■ns • ••• 11m Ss R-** ..s,8«r ■Hp WT • J * .4' •'W 4 A Sports Editor X non-conference slate against teams that were all ranked among the top ten in their division a year ago was good preparation for the start of the OK White Conference season for the Fighting Scots. Caledonia's varsity girls' soccer team improved to 2-1 2, and 1-0 in the OK White Conference, with a 1-0 win at Grand Rapids Christian in its league opener Monday. Fighting Scot head coach Steve Sanxter said his girls were able to overcome a “sluggish first half and a lot of rain” to score the 1-0 vic­ tory Sam Maher scored mid­ way through the second half, off an assist from Tia Van uilichem. The Scots built momen­ tum throughout the second half, creating a number of good scoring chances. Sanxter called the Eagle defense “relentless” for its efforts to slow down danger­ ous attacks throughout the evening by the Corrie Good. Rubina Veerakone also cre­ ated several good chances with well-placed corner kicks. Keeper Brooke Hubbel earned her second shutout of the year, stopping all four shots that came her way. Lexi Bush and Annika Hoekstra contributed to the solid defensive effort by the Scots. The Scots closed out the pre-conference slate by fin­ ishing in a 1-1 tie with East in Friday Kentwood Caledonia. Sarah Spees scored the Scots’ lone goal, tying the score at 1-1 in the first ten minutes of the second half. She ’ was able to finish through a crowd in front of the Falcon net after a restart TH V — f p Caledonia’s Tia Van Scuilichem (left) turns back for help as she’s pressured by East Kentwood’s Lauren Millard during the second half Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) especially in.the second half. the first time we've really in the offensive end. Brittany Tanner scored the That limited the chances played 80 solid minutes this Ione goal for the Falcons, against Hubbel in net. She year, so that was really good. midway through the first made five saves. Annika We would have liked to Hoekstra, Spees, Olivia come away with a win, but half. this time of the year heading Clipfell and Natalie Avery Sanxter said starters and reserves combined to put led the strong -defensive into conference play next together the team's best per­ effort in front of the Scot week it was really important to have a good solid game formance of the season so goal. “It was just a great game. and that’s what we got.” far. ‘ .. The Scots continue con­ “We had to go to a lot of It was two really good teams people tonight, because the . going at it. You could tell by ference play Monday at energy level was so high that the energy on both sides they Forest Hills Central, then we had to work with a lot of were playing really hard,” host Lowell for a league players,” he said. “I thought said Sanxter. “I think this is game Wednesday. we played well. We were just solid all the way through. Everyone on the ■■■ ■ ACDelco field played well.” VanSuilichem added a AUTO SERVICE CENTER spark at forward, contribut­ four Local CM Automotive Specialists ing to the solid attack by LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF Veerakone Good, and ’’a HASTINGS ON IW-7S> Hannah Maddy Morse. rHONOR CM Our Diagnostic Computer Software WE PROTECTION is Compatible With All Makes & Models Jablonski had a strong game extended PLAN -warranties the midfield for in Caledonia, along with JEFF DOBBINSQ Serving the area for over Maher, Alena Olsen and Owner, left Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician ■ »*< • 16 years! Over 20 years experience Shelby Kresnak. 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE The Scots did a solid job of controlling the possession. © East Kentwood’s Logan Culver (left) and Caledonia’s Rubina Veerakone battle each other for possession of the ball in the midfield late in the second half of Friday's 1-1 tie between the two teams at Duncan Lake Middle School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) - (i I I 06809959 I •• W DOBBIN'S COMPLETE 2> X3 <3«S9» ____ ___ _____ I _ A. V ♦ w hi; I■ (v NO Catch and NO Gimmick ____• »>* a the Jjreat Lakes and rivers. The draft plan also includes a new strategy for the possible disposal of approximately 250,000 acres of DNR-man­ aged public lands and pro­ motes increased opportuni­ ties in Southern Michigan. The plan also discusses grow to objectives natural Michigan's resources-based economy through the use of DNRmanaged public lands. The DNR will seek addi­ tional regional input durin o the plan review process. At the meeting. DNR staff members will give a brief overview of the plan and then ask the public to join in a discussion on various aspects of the plan to gather feedback. Other options for public feedback also will be made available at the meet­ ing, including sending com­ ments via email to DNRlandplan@michigan.go v. i I | Middleville Auto Center (269) 795-5300 • TA TF aAr.TtHirfU AUTO SERVICE, INC. DNR hosting open house regarding public lands management An open house will give residents in the West Michigan region an opportu­ nity to provide input on a draft land management plan developed by the Department of Natural Resources with the assistance of an advisory group. The meeting will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 22, at Michigan Department of Transportation's Grand Transportation Rapids 2660 Center, Service Leonard St. NE. Grand Rapids. The plan, which outlines a strategy for DNR-managed public lands, is a requirement under a law signed by Gov. 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Davenport cheer, under the direction of head coach Rachel Nemmers, a 2006 Caledonia High School grad­ uate, and assistant coach Katrina Wireman, led their team to a perfect season by winning all of the competi­ tions they entered. “It is an honor and privi­ lege to coach such a humble group of young women who share the same passion for cheerleading as the coaching staff,” said Nemmers. “We wouldn't be where we are without the support of our athletic department, school and fans being with us every step of the way. To be a coach of a national champi­ onship team in only our fourth year as a program leaves me speechless. This team set the standards high, and we know we have our work cut out for us. This is just the beginning.” DU placed fourth in the prelims on Thursday to earn a trip to the nine-team finals Friday, in which"they had the most difficult routine in terms of degree of difficulty. The team did not receive any deductions and posted a per­ fect score of 94.60. The team is the first All-Girl one from the state of Michigan to bring home the top honor in its division. The Davenport Universitys Cheer team celebrates its all-Girl Division III National Cheerledaers Association National Championship on the beat in Daytona, Fla. Trojan doubles team rallies in tie-breakers to secure win Karley Cisler and Kaitlin Telfor were the last Trojans on the court Tuesday at Lamar Park in Wyoming. The came from behind in a tie-breaker to win the first set 4, the against the Wyoming * Wolves’ third doubles team 7-6(8) and found themselves down again in a second-set tie-breaker. The Trojans’ senior duo was able to rally I ZI 1 J / \V | again, and win the second set qt? —. —- - ■—> xx b— rfc 7-6(7) to end the evening I * E" i E—■ E E—JPZ—w^X E .—i. 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" AND BEST THEMED TEAM/B00TH ■ * \ I All-You-Can-Eat Chili Bracelets (Winners Receive a Jlrophy & Bragging Rights) A ( 1_LL V• Tmi \ * A Cooking Starts at 10am • Judging at 1:30pm CHIU TASTING AT 2pm Music Starts at Noon with Jimmie Stagger Other Music after Silent Auction • 50/50 Cash Drawing Event Proceeds Benefit \ —s x • * / A X J* *• * 9 J 1 1 I > SPECTRUM HEALT HOSPICE N 6950 Whitneyville Rd. Alto • 868-6336 I VkVk Wi.Wr•W* «Wb• 4 < — We have 20 teams, would like 4 more for a great cause and great time! ome out iCr were tight throughout the line-up. Claudia Dykstra, at first singles, also won a sec­ ond-set tie-breaker for TK to finish off a 6-1, 7-6(4) victo­ ryTK won the top three sin­ gles flights, with Carly Noah scoring a 6-1,6-3 win at sec­ ond singles and Hannah Bashore picking up a 6-2, 63 win at number three. TK’s fifth point was earned by the second doubles team of Kasey Willson and Michaela Blain, which won 6-3, 6-2. Trojan head coach Larry Seger said Noah and Bashore played consistent tennis to earn their wins, while Willson and Blain worked well together as a team to score their victory. All three of the Trojans' defeats came in close match­ es. Wyoming won three-set matches over Maria Pamplona at fourth singles and Hannah Lamberg and Whitney McCullouglTat first doubles. x “We are a long way from where we would like to be at this point in the season,” Seger said. “The girls are making good progress. We will be focusing on funda­ mentals, especially at the lower end of the line-up, in the coming days.” Seger said the Trojans are still trying to figure out what exactly to do at fourth sin­ gles and with the doubles teams. All four doubles teams won in the Trojans’ 6-2 vic- j tory over Kelloggsville Monday. Lamberg and McCullough scored a 6-1, 64 win at first doubles. Willson and Blain won 6-4, 6-4 at number two. At third doubles, Cisler and Bethany Budd won 6-4, 6-0. Taylor Miller and Marlee Willshire won 6-1, 6-1 at fourth dou­ bles. TKs other two victories were a 6-1, 6-3 decision for Noah at second singles and a 6-0, 6-0 win by Bashore at number three. TK is scheduled to be at the Lakewood Invitational today (April 20), and will open OK Gold Conference play at home against South Christian Monday. TK visits Grand Rapids Catholic Central Wednesday. di- ’to®' nW !t.6ak: raftfc i .’05 Wl Fl!® Fl® KM (©SEE li baseball earns a split with Grand Rapids Christian Food & Spirits_______ Scot 7th Annual NIGHTHAWK h’.' & A one-hit effort by pitcher Mitch Horgan helped earn the Fighting Scot varsity baseball team its first OK White Conference victory of the season, at Grand Rapids Christian Tuesday. The Scots took of the opening game of their double header with the Eagles 5-2 as Horgan went the distance on the mound, striking out nine and walking just one. He did­ n't allow an earned run. Caledonia rallied late, scoring twice in the top of the sixth and twice in the top of the seventh. The Fighting Scots had just two hits themselves, and only one of their runs was earned. The two teams com­ bined for six errors and allowed six total unearned runs. Heath Hoogerhyde had a double and drove in two runs for the Fighting Scots. A sin- gle by Joe Stegehuis was the other Caledonia hit. Justin Krueger and Stegehuis scored two runs each, each walking once. Horgan walked twice and scored the other Scot run. Lead-off man Joel Schipper had the Eagles’ only hit. The Eagles scored three runs in the bottom of the sec­ ond inning of game two, and went on to a 5-4 victory. Caledonia cut the deficit to 3-2 with two runs in the top of the fifth inning, but the Eagles answered in the home half with two more runs. Hoogerhyde had another double as apart of a four-hit Scot attack. Tanner Ellens, Trey Roelofs and Stegehuis added singles for Caledonia. Stegehuis and Roelofs had RBI for the.Scots. Ryan Zoet took the loss, walking four and striking out one in one and a third innings. Only two of the three runs against him were earned. The Eagles managed just three hits, all singles. Caledonia is 2-1 overall this season. The Scots played for the first time this season Monday, knocking off West Ottawa 5-4 in Caledonia. Horgan and Stegehuis had a single and a double each. Zoet and Andrusiak had the other two hits for the Scots. Horgan had the only RBI. Nate DeVries earned the victory on rhe mound, pitch­ ing a perfect inning of relief. The Scots’ third game with Christian, which was scheduled for Thursday was postponed. Caledonia will be at home for two against Jenison Tuesday, then visit Jenison for one Thursday in OK White action. ^5 ^81 .4 w t 1’1 '^lOQ I,AI Si * fin K Mi '‘IS I �The Sun and News, Saturday, April 20, 2013/ Page 19 Li For Sale Garage Sale QUALITY BUILT &. LOCALLY MADE: white cedar chairs. 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Night- success in the distance races hawk Food & Spirits 6950 and a sweep of the discus Whitneyville Rd., Alto helped the Fighting Scot girls' track and field team Farm keep pace with Grand Rapids STEEL: come browse our in- Christian Tuesday. The Eagles did manage to ventory of angle, channel, 4tube, flats & pipe all sizes. eke out a 73-64 w in over visAlso have sheet, expanded & iting Caledonia to open the plates. Come take a ’look " ’ Ma- OK white Conference seacomber Welding & Fabncat- son though. The boys’ meet St' Dutt°n' was a close one too, with the (616)698-0819 Eagles pulling out a 79-58 WELDING AND REPAIR, win. The Eagle girls won the fabrication, portable welding. Macomber Welding and sprints and the hurdles, but Fabricating Inc. (616)698- that was all they won on the 0819 track. Holly Rave won the 400-meter dash for Miscellaneous Caledonia in 1 minute .06 ------------7---- print­ PRINT PLUS- YOUR ing center for all types of printing. Check us out for a quote on your print job. Call 945-9105. seconds. Allie Donalson the 800-meter run in 2:33.90. Hannah Schroder won the 1600-meter run in 5:31.3 and the 3200-meter run in 11:37.1 for the Scots. Schroder teamed with Olivia Bordewyk, Bianca Postema and Donalson to win the 3200-meter relay in 10:16.17. Bordewyk and Donalson teamed with Rave and Cara Murphy to take the 1600-meter relay in 4:26.4. In the 800-meter relay, it was Race, Postema, Murphy and Mackenzi Bredeweg teaming up to win in 1:55.0. The Scots swept the dis­ cus, but that was the only field event Caledonia's girls WATERBASEMENT ASSISTED LIVING: Mod­ PROOFING: PROFESSIOcountry home in Alto. NAL BASEMENT SERVem i ICES wa terproofing, crack (616)891-1840, Cathy repair, mold remediation. AssistedLivingAlto@charter. estiFree Local/licensed, net mates. (517)290-5556. SHELBYVILLE: Gun Lake BLEAM area, 2535 7th Street. 3 bed­ EA VESTROUGHING room apartment, $750 per Seamless gutter. 50 Colors. month. 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Aly Miller earned the shut DAY AND SATURDAY, (269)795-2620. out in net, making four saves, :00-5:00, SUNDAY 10:00|3:00. 6701 N. BROADWAY with help from a great defen­ Help Wanted |RD„ FREEPORT. sive effort in front of her. ___ ________ STATION EDUCATION Miller did have to make some IN MOVING • 100% Guarantee Oh Repairs formally Kids First of Mid Mid-­ , , , • Complete Collision Service nice plays of her own. brought too much stuff. dleville is seeking a Lead Northview had one last Thursday, April 25th, 9am- Teache]: in the infant/young • Frame Repairs • Dupont Refinish System push at the Trojan net with fP1?.. at at a3215\ C! toddler classroom. The The7 posiI(Rolhng Acres), Middleville .g but, flexibie less than a minute to go. • State & I CAR Certified Techs • Glass Repair just off of Irving Road. Deco‘“ou “‘scheduie‘'Toi be Miller came out of her net to rative bar stools, Ethan Allen considered for this position thwart a one-on-one chance i • Loaners Available rocker and matching chair, you- must meet state educa­ by the Wildcats and preserve lawn ornaments, linens, tion qualifications. Previous the shut out. kitchen items. womens experience■ in iearly items, child­ ’ The Trojans will be back clothing, lots of miscellane- plooj center is preferred. in action with a big OK Gold ous. Send resume to: I Conference contest against educationstation Ed Pawloski Jr. Owner SALE: middleville@gmail.com MULTI-FAMILY or Christian South in Shannon Ranch, Caledonia, them off _____ ___ _ send them or Middleville Monday. The __ __ May 2nd-4th, 9am-4pm. M37 ^420 Misty Ridge Dr., MidTrojans visit Grand Rapids south to 84th Street ^ast' dleville, MI. 49333 Catholic Central Wednesday. Whitneyville south, sul iivi- TREE SERVICE $$$ Save up to 50% $$$ I”? «*!' * • ilr Mir« * nutate liu® e Kt'iSt Ticy?. tvv 1it m: All’ Spring is Here! ; -♦ ri’JK! S3 MH •» r gis i (I I I -fl -At w* I*. -1* ft .'& % ----- — , I Ml 616-891-0150 X K __ -1 4 i L sion west. r\ A [%<■-</ a * f ! 10 off; I I — TK girls shut out Northview, host South Christian Monday MIDDLEVILLE AUTO CENTRE 11*® ■ won. Grace Sallee took the event with a mark of 104-11. Jenna Schumaker was sec­ ond at 89-1 and Olivia Simon third at 81-3. Cassie Jager had a big day for the Eagles, winning the 100-meter hurdles in 17.24, the 300-meter low hurdles in 52.7, and placing second in the pole vault at 7-0. Her teammate Janina Pollatz won the pole vault by clearing 106. Ade Ayoola won two field events for the Eagles, going 28-5 in the shot put and clearing the bar at 4-10 in the high jump. The Scot boys won the nt two hurdle events in their dual with Christian. Dean Chase took the 110-meter high hurdles in 15.6 and Jake Overway the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 43.0. Overway teamed with • Landon Tompkins, Jalen Burton and Eddie Kelly to win the 400-meter relay for the Scots in 45.6, and Tompkins took the 20023.5. dash meter in Caledonia's other victory came from Bryan VanNamen in the 400-meter dash with a time of 53.5. 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com OPEN 7:30 TO 5:00 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY________________ — �Page 20/The Sun and News, Saturday, April 20, 2013 Trojans start Gold duals by knocking off Sailors a The first victories could turn out to be the biggest ones of the OK Gold Conference season for the Thornapple Kellogg varsity track and field teams. The Trojan boys and girls each knocked off South Christian in Middleville Tuesday to improve to 1-0 in conference duals. It came down to the 1600meter relay in the girls’ meet, and the Trojans knocked off last year’s OK Gold Conference Meet run- ners-up with the team of Taylor Ward, Ward. Lauren Grinage, Janie Noah and Molly Lark winning the relay in 4 minutes 22.72 sec­ onds, besting the Sailor team by just over five seconds. The Trojans scored a 71.67 to 65.33 win. That final relay was one of just six events the TK girls won. The Trojans piled up enough points though with ten runner-up finishes and nine thirds. Ward and Noah tied for Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads i i 1-Ye Ryfiak and Yonci Aguliar winning the 400-meter race in 47.47, and Calkins, Brandon Dollaway, Caleb Sabri and Ordway winning the 1600-meter relay in 3:42.19. TK took three field events, with Addison Schipper and Devin Sloan splitting the throws. Sloan took the discus at 121-10. Schipper won the shot put with a mark of 429.5. The Trojan team also had Kyle Kraus win the pole vault by clearing 10-0. Chad Sterk had a big night for the Sailor boys, winning the 100-meter dash in 11.52, the 200 in 23.13, the long jump at 19-11, and leading off for his team's winning 800-meter relay squad. umper Warranty • 5-year 100,000 Drivetrain Warranty • 2-year 30,000 Oil Change . ___ JHHI edonia 0) 0) TO Wr rc rcrtffiF/ n wif. 2003 CHEVY IMPALA Fully loaded, local trade-in, 124,000 mi. 2005 BUICK CENTURY 2009 CHEVY COBALT r fri ■ 1 year 12,000 bumper-to-bumper warranty • 5 year 100,000 drive­ train warranty • 2 year 30,000 t. oil change TO TO N tors took the lions’ share of the first place finishes. David Walter was a part of four wins for the TK boys, running as far asH runner can in a high school track and field meet. He won the 3200 in 3:42.19. the 1600 in 4:59.21, the 800 in 2:09.98 and teamed with Austin LaVire, James Vannette, and Tom Williamson to win the 3200-meter relay in 8:59.57. 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BPA students honored A Thomapple Kellogg High School students Grant Farnsworth and Nate Seebert qualified for the Business Professionals of America contest held in Grand Rapids recently. To be eligible for state competition, the two had to ifiT tori'jZ zrnr.R ilsup lOJflOO rnsnai oT >qmoo place within the top five at the regional contest. Farnsworth finished first at regionals in visual basic program and fourth in JAVA program. Seeber placed fourth in graphic design pro­ motion. Neither of the stu­ dents, however, qualified to advance to national competi­ tion. It was the first time the students competed in the BPA contest. They were both honored by the board of edu­ cation at its April meeting. Caledonia school board adopts preliminary budget a I by Fran Fa ver man Sta# Writer In the face of continuing uncertainty about the effects of federal sequestration and [I li nl BHOORIJ sbot to M odl logbud i buso8 the Michigan legislature's budget stance, the Caledonia Board of Education adopted a preliminary budget at its monthly meeting on Tuesday of $43,175,719 for the 201314 fiscal year. According to Sam Wright, director of finance, the basic assumption on the revenue side of the budget is that enrollment in the district will remain flat at 4,422 students and that state aid will decline slightly to $28,398,561. Total revenues of $41,124, 919 include state aid at See BUDGET, page 7 Staff Writer Reconstruction of Bender Road will cost the village a lot less than estimated. The village council Tuesday night awarded the $139,088 contract to low bidder Kentwood Excavating, one of 14 com­ panies submitting bids for the project. The total project cost, with engineering and funds. contingency funds, is $170,597. Village officials say that's $65,558 less than original estimates. The work will include a complete rebuild of the road from 2oo feet south of west Main Street to the village limits near Page Elementary School. Funds for the project are available in the bond issued 2012. by council in funds Remaining bond scheduled for road projects will be used to increased chip sealing in high need areas. The bid also includes an alternate to add concrete curb and gutter along the road. The alternate adds $17,084 to the project cost and was added to the base bid of $122,004. Village officials said bids were very competitive with a range of Kentwood's low base bid of $122,004 to a high of $187,202. Three low bids were all within 7.7 per­ cent of each other. All the bids were evaluate(j with engineers for the vil|age from Williams and Works recommending the contract award to Kentwood Excavating. The project is expected to start June 17 and take about dent will work with the DDA four weeks to complete. and the village beginning Department of Public Works May 1. • Fleury said she attended Director Duane Weeks said one lane will remain open for the Small Town and Rural Development conference at traffic during the project. Council members again Crystal Mountain recently. questioned why Bender She said Barry County was Road is being repaired rather well represented. The confer­ than Green Lake Road. ence offered training specific Weeks said the Green Lake to small, rural communities Road project will cost con­ on topics such as entrepre­ siderably more money and is neurial support, economic more than double the length. development, arts and cul­ engaging citizens, He also said, by the road rat­ ture, engagin ing system, Bender Road involving youth, tourism, was rated in worse condition partnerships and placemak­ structurally than Green Lake ing. • Fleury reported the pur­ Road. "Green Lake Road looks a chase agreement for the lot worse," said council property at 100 Arlington Street has been signed. member Sue Reyff. • Fleury reported havin 0B I1 In other matters at attended the April Government Michigan Tuesday's council meeting: • The council approved Finance Officers Association porch meeting. purchasing a service truck front cab and chassis from Discussion focused on EVIP Borgman Ford Sates in requirements, personal prop­ Grandville. The cost is erty tax, healthcare and the $22,901. Weeks said the affordable health care act. DPW truck is a 1996 and has She said it was helpful to been experiencing increased hear what other communities maintenance issues. The new are doing and planning. • Council members also vehicle will replace the truck and increase efficiency and with Fleury attended Rep. safety. Additionally, the vil­ Mike Callton's town hall lage will need to purchase a meeting in Hastings April 7 service box and crane to be where much of the discus­ added to the truck. Funds for sion was on roads and fundthe truck are included in the ing for roads. • Fleury reported engi­ 2013 budgets for motor pool, neers have been checking the water and sewer. Manager condition of the village's • Village Rebecca Fleury said the vil­ infrastructure in response to lage will have an intern the heavy rains. They report working with the village tor all looks good, • The village will partner the summer. The intern is coming from Davenport with the village of Nashville University with an under­ for a "mayor exchange" prograduate degree in planning gram. “ The two groupsi are and pursuing a master's working on dates to make degree in marketing. The stu- visits to each village. Board gets firsthand experience with technology by Fran Faverman rd Staff Writer Never discount the power of a school principal's impression on the students he leads. Darrell Kingsbury, former principal of Dutton Elementary and now an assistant superintendent for the Caledonia Community Schools, got that message loud and clear during Tuesday's meeting of the board of education at which five Dutton students demon­ strated how technology was used for a competition in Lansing in November. After current Dutton prin­ cipal Jay Dekker introduced £ tO 229iqmi zbfisl oirl yrtfG sqionnq nsmalH lnSl2I22£ ls3 wil eloorto? > buol rsbssuT :o bi£od taG svil I baifiila □1 b92U gnizoiiJ isfiA Lsqio i third grade teacher Terrie Morrow and five of her stu­ dents for a presentation on how technology is being integrated into the class­ room, the five reviewers Stella Bottum, Jonathan Bonham, Drew Komparens, Ken Seth, and Lucas Williams — asked for adult volunteers and specified that Kingsbury be among them. Kingsbury was joined by board member Mike LoMonaco for an exhibition on how students are using technology to do research on the internet, to connect with students in another district, to design their classroom creating different spaces for different activities, and to Services, was also welcomed study mathematics. To demonstrate the inter­ by the board and presented a active capability of the pro­ plaque to the board in recog­ gram they were using, nition of the district's strict LoMonaco typed in the text no-tobacco products policy. said the. and Kingsbury then read it, Warmington effectively translating the Michigan Department of written text to a spoken mes­ Community Health rates dis­ sage. According to Morrow, tricts on their tobacco poli­ this capability will definitely cies. Caledonia has the high­ facilitate a friendly competi­ est rating available for one of tion in mathematics with a . the strictest prohibitions school in the Hamilton against tobacco on school property. Under the policy, School District. Following the presenta­ all visitors and vendors tion Dekker urged the audi­ delivering materials to a dis­ ence to come visit and see trict facility are prohibited what is being done at the from using tobacco in any form on the grounds. school. Patti Warmington, direc­ Caledonia scored highly also tor of health promotion for for communication and Street Cherry Health enforcement. Randy Superintendent Rodriguez then informed the board about an agreement the district is entering into with the Kent Intermediate School District. The agree- See TECHNOLOGY, pg. 5 In This Issue • State of emergency declared for Kent County • Survey says many would recommend TK district to others • Area students awarded Congressional Medal of Merit • Commission recommends denial for Vista Springs �Page 2/The Sun and News. Saturday, April 27, 2013 State of emergency declared for Kent County Kent County is experienc­ ing the worst flooding in more than a century, accord­ ing to a press release issued last week by the health department. Kent County Board Chairman Dan Koorndyk signed a Declaration for a Local State of Emergency on Friday, April 19. “This will allow us to receive damage assessment resources from the state, and is the first step for possible Federal Emergency Assistance,” said Koorndyk. The Kent County Emergency Operations Center opened the previous day. “Our personnel has been in contact with residents, businesses, long-term care facilities, waste water treat­ ment plant operators, the American Red Cross, National Weather Service and many others as we deal with this unprecedented flooding event,” said Emergency Preparedness Director Jack Stewart. Sheriff Larry Stelma urged people to exercise cau­ tion and good judgment. “As the water continues to rise and the wind gusts con­ tinue to affect so many of our residents, we need to remind everyone that safety is a crit­ ical issue," Stelma said. “We need people to be prepared for the unexpected." He provided the following safety tips: • Do not attempt to drive through roadways covered in water. The road could be washed out or strong cur­ rents could drag the vehicle. • Avoid floodwaters; water may contain debris, gasoline or raw sewage. • Softened ground can cause trees to fall, and wind gusts can break tree branch­ es. Be aware of this while traveling, and exercise cau­ tion around trees. • Stay clear of downed power lines and call 911. • Please respect emer­ Ct gency responders and public works crews. Avoid areas that are flooded. People seeking photographs or those who want to see the damage first-hand may impede emer­ gency personnel trying to respond. The flooding could also have a significant impact on homeowners with septic sys­ tems or well water. “If you have a well head that is submerged in flood waters, do not use water for potable use, such as cooking, drinking, brushing your teeth, and bathing." said Adam London, acting health officer of the Kent County Health Department. “Use only bottled water until fur­ ther notice.” Once the water recedes, have the well tested for con­ tamination before allowing Ct potable use again, he said. Test bottles are available at the Kent County Health Department. About 400 homes with wells in Kent County could be impacted. Regardless of water and sewer type, London urges all residents to use water very conservatively: Flush the toi­ let less; shower for a shorter time; avoid doing laundry, or do Mt larger loads at once; avoid using the dishwasher — hand-wash dishes instead. The Kent County Animal Shelter has been assisting residents living in mandatory evacuation areas with their pets. The shelter has space for pets to be held for seven days. They are also workin to make sure livestock in these areas is evacuated and protected. “We are taking precau­ tions to make sure that pro­ tecting life is our top priority.” said Kent County Administrator Daryl Delabbio. “Kent County Emergency Preparedness •J Agencies have gone through a number exercises that have prepared us for this emer­ gency event. I appreciate all of their efforts to protect the residents of Kent County.” Call 269-W5-9554 for Soo a lews classified ads t Creekside Growers Annual (i t Cf Join us Saturday, May 4th FREE GibLy’s Footlongs, and our Famous CREEKSIDE DOUGHNUTS SALES THROUGHOUT THE STORE THURSDAY, MAY 2ND - SUNDAY, MAY 5TH < Jlij* J ll REMEMBER SENIOR CITIZENS DAY EVERY TUESDAY ifc|10% OFF BARK FOR PICK-UP OR DELIVERY A ENTIRE PURCHASE r 10197 Garbow Rd., Middleville IUI77 \7UIUUW » W 269-795-7674 or on the web.. www.creeksidegrowers.com • Is £ Seven students from Caledonia High School choirs competed recently at the Michigan State Vocal Music Association solo and ensemble contest. All seven stu­ dents earned high scores in their solo competitions. Pictured in front (from left), are pajge VanSickle, Hannah Weinstein, and Amanda Wright. Back row, Katie Short, HOURS: Mon • Fri: 9am • 8pm; Sat 9am - 6pm; Sun 1 lam4pm GROWERS - !) * ♦z Ivy Stiegemeier, Hannah Melton, and Katie Lane. The high school choirs will have a spring performance at 7 p.m. May 13 in the high school Fine Arts Center. The pops concert will feature music from different decades. All four choirs will perform. The concert is free and open to the public. 5*1 Caledonia orchestra students perform at state festival .tit Caledonia High School orchestra students qualified and performed at the state solo and ensemble festival March 23. All received either first or second division ratings. The following students received first division rat­ ings: Alena Olsen, Jon Pugh, •rian Seper, Paul Seper, Bailey Cardwell, Westi Teegardin, Micah Rodriguez, Eddie Kelly, Craig Jensen, Hailie Davis, Amelia Ashby and Lauren Blunt. Earning second divi­ sion ratings were Daniel by Fran Faverman / * Kumapayi, Craig Jensen and Kara Ashby. Special honors also went to Alena Olsen and Jon Pugh who were asked to partici­ pate in the state honors orchestra based on the scores they received at the festival. Olsen, Pugh, and Eddie Kelly were also nominated to be soloists at the Michigan Youth Arts festival to be held in May at Western Michigan University. Caledonia students will have two upcoming concerts at the high school. The first will be the sen- ior collage concert to be held on Thursday, May 2. The second will be the master­ works concert to be held on Wednesday, May 15 . The orchestra will be playing a piece commissioned by the class of 2011 by composer Alexander Miller of the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra. Both concerts are at 7 p.m. in the high school’s Performing Arts Center and are free and open to the com­ munity. gid J- j ifjh '■aitafcn Personnel updates approved by board ** 1z Caledonia choir students compete 5 Staff Writer Personnel issues dominat­ ed recent business of the Caledonia Board of Education and in a special way. Approved for tenure status following the mandatory four-year process mandated by the state and with the close of the current school year are Jennifer Amorose, Leah Bouwman, Lorri Luurtsema, Carlie Sanster Cook, Jenny Jonkman, Emily Westfall, and Michelle Marceau. Entering their final proba­ tion year in the tenure process will be Jennifer Bergsma, Kathy Boldenow, DaveDeBlecourt, Tim Konynenhelt, Pamela Diephuis, Nick Otto, Amy Storrer, Tyler Werner, Stacey VanDam, Elena Noakes, Molly Carl, Kelly Conlon, Chelsea Farver, Holly Grummet, Katie McCoy, and Tim Soper, Emily Bowman, Alison Erb, Jessie Liszewski, Jennifer Finkbeiner, Kathryn Grant, Casey Longo, Kelly Fallot, Phil Miedema, Jenny Rodgers, Stacy Vandefifer, Audrey Vandokkumburg, and Sarah Wrobel. Entering their third proba­ tionary year are Bethany VandenBrand, Luke Rosenberg, Amanda Feyen, Holly Kruis, Joel Leegwater, David Haagsma, Kelly Mailing, Crystal VanBeek and Mark VanderHill. Matt Erb and Kara Stevens will be entering their second probationary year as will Luke Holtrop, Erin Simmons, and and Ruby VanderArk, Becca Flanders, Briana VanderToorn, Kenneth Wright, Scott Hong, Trevor Rice, and Phillip Visser. Because she has had tenure in another Michigan district, Christy Cook will be entering her second and final probationary year. New hires approved by the board are Steve Uyl, fresh­ man softball coach; Jeff Van Volkinburg, complex custo­ dian; Blake Brooks, junior varsity boys lacrosse coach; and Sarah Gombar, junior varsity girls lacrosse coach. Resignations from Alyssa Yonker, freshman volleyball r coach, and Katy Bury, transi­ tions paraprofessional at Duncan Lake, were accepted by the board as was the retirement of Dana Maynard, library clerk at Emmons Lake. Guided bird/flower walk planned A guided spring flower and birding walk will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 4 along the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail. Guides will be available to help point out bird and flower species. Guests can walk either a 5, 10 or 12 K route on the paved trail. % % i % 7 I �X The Sun and News, Saturday, April 27, 2013/ Page 3 Survey says many would recommend TK district to others completely or very satisfied with the district. Sixty seven percent said they would def­ initely recommend the dis­ trict to others, while 29 per­ cent said they would proba­ bly recommend the district. Enslen said he believes those are impressive num­ bers. When asked if parents felt welcome in the schools, McFall got the highest response with 95 percent replying “completely” or “very welcome.” Other responses available were "somewhat, slightly, not at all, or don't know" respons­ es. The numbers drop off slightly for Lee at 88 per­ cent, the middle school is next with 79 percent and the high school and Page received 77 percent and 76 percent, respectively. Overal, parents also said they felt informed about the district with 95 percent responding either “extremely well informed, very well informed or somewhat informed.” Parents said they also felt involved with the schools with the highest percentage again coming from the McFall Elementary building with 78 percent, dropping down to 42 percent for the high school. Enslen said that response was pretty much to be expected since McFall is the kindergarten and first grade building where parents are generally most involved with their children's classrooms. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg com­ munity members say that they believe the community is involved with the schools, that students are getting the education they need, that stu­ dents are safe, and that, most importantly, they would def­ initely or most likely recom­ mend the district to friends. The findings are part of an on-line survey conducted by Gartner & Associates LLC, the same company that con­ ducted a district-wide survey a few years ago. The survey was offered online from March 9 through March 31 as part of the dis­ trict’s website and at parent­ teacher conferences. Tom Superintendent Enslen said he believes the survey results are very posi­ tive. “The indication to me was that we were scoring particu­ larly well," said Enslen. The survey was part of a strategic planning effort in the district about which Enslen provided a prelimi­ nary report to the board of education recently. The survey drew 654 par­ ents respondents, a number that included 289 with stu­ dents at McFall, 231 with stu­ dents at Lee, 248 with stu­ dents at Page, 197 with stu­ dents at the middle school and 155 with students at the high school. Of the respondents, 96 percent indicated satisfaction with the district, including 85 percent who are either 'i * I t1 «• H 1 •* •&»» Stu SKtnlify ■s !1 ri® ritH. M V •HKcr: Eiisits n IK I'll. ■ & iGB! Gnad teis <5 I H'l Ei^fciE tai Hfaa Middleville Farmers Market opens May 3 ii illlll i ats ii itiitisliptiw i an The market opens Friday, May 3 and will be open every Friday through Oct. 18. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the park­ ing lot behind the Middleville Village Hall next to Stagecoach Park. The market will also be open on Wednesdays starting June 5 through Aug. 28. The Wednesday market hours are from 4 to 8 p.m. Fresh produce from local farmers, along with locallymade crafts and arts will be part of the Middleville Farmers and Crafters Market this season. BINGO ■ S' '$ i Caledonia American Legion Post 305 m i Thursday • 6:30 p.m. 9868 Cherry Valley each week thru 5/23/13_ Parental involvement tends to drop off as students get older, he said. The majority of parents also said they feel the com­ munity is involved with the schools with seven percent saying “extremely involved.” Another 38 per­ cent said “very involved,” and another 34 percent said “somewhat” involved. Those who answered the survey also said the schools have a positive relationship with the community at 92 percent giving a “definitely” or “probably yes” vote. Enslen said he was also pleased to see most parents feel the schools are safe places for their children. Of all responses, 74 percent said they felt the schools were either “extremely” safe or “very” safe. Another 20 per­ cent said they were “somewhat” safe. Respondents also said the district is doing a good job delivering 21st Century teaching and learning. At least 65 percent of the respondents answered “com­ HI pletely” or “very satisfied” at the high school level and the numbers increase to 82 percent at McFall. Parents said teachers are also doing a good job help­ ing parents support their children’s learning with a 72 percent “completely” or “very satisfied” rating for the high school up to 86 percent at McFall. Parents were also asked about the urgency to upgrade technology in the every day classrooms throughout the district, The highest need was seen at the high school with 46 percent of parents saying the need is urgent. The middle school came in with 44 percent saying it is urgent and essential. Page and Lee schools each scored •It said it is an area he wants to look into, realizing that building positive relation­ ships with students is an important key to their suc­ cess. The district has gone through the Capturing Kids Heart programto help with relationship building. Enslen said the survey results will be studied in depth to help the district make strategic planning decisions for improvement. asked parents if they believed at least one staff member knows their child well. The percent was good at McFall and Lee with 65 percent saying definitely yes. But the numbers dropped after that to 50 percent for Page, and only 39 and 38 percent for the middle and high schools. Board members said this might be a case where par­ ents simply don't realize the relationship between their student and teachers. Enslen 34 and 33 percent, and McFall came in at 26 percent saying the need was urgent and essential. Respondents said the board of education is operat­ ing fiscally responsible with their budget. Of the respon­ dents, 60 percent said they were either “extremely” and “very satisfied” with the responsibility while 12 per­ cent said “somewhat satis­ fied.” One question that con­ cerns administrators a bit Area students awarded Congressional Medal of Merit tUf2 Hish Hign School; Kellog oo o Jordan Kietzman, Lakewood High School; Rose Marie O'Grady, Barry County Christian School; and Claire Timmer, Caledonia High School. “I am honored to recog­ nize these deserving students for their outstanding achievements,” said Amash. “1 wish them great success in their future endeavors.” Medal of Merit. The award recognizes high school sen­ iors who have demonstrated exemplary citizenship and academic excellence. Recipients were nominated by their high school princi­ pals or guidance counselors. Congressional Local Medal of Merit recipients include: Sarah Banister, High School; Hastings Allison Brown, Thornapple Local high school seniors were among the Congressional Medal of Merit recipients honored Saturday morning at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids during an awards ceremony hosted by Rep. Justin Amash. In all, 37 students from the Third Congressional District received the Congressional presents... THE LITTLE show since MERMAIft 1996 Disneys ’ Children’s Musical I Friday, May 3 & 10 at 7pm Saturday, May 4 & 11 at 3pm & 7pm Sunday, May 5 & 2 at 3pm ± a, — ®' __ - — - 3- K-r Adults $10, Seniors (62 & up) & Students $8. Children 12 and under $5 Cash or Check Accepted. Reserved Seating Recommended by calling 517-749-1229 or emailing ihereviewl@yahoo.com ill § Doors open 30 minutes before curtain —A CD 301 N. Main St, Nashville, MI 49073 See us on Facebook The Revue (Nashville Theatre Group) (Theater is on ccomer of Main and Washington. 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Sunday (Spanish Mass) ifletbobiat (Church (Miksouri Synod) Sunday School........................................... 11XX) a.m. 7434104 LI' 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 J 908 W. Mun Street, Middleville Saturday Evening Mass.....................5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9300 a.m. &. 11:00 a m. Considering becoming Catholic? Call or sec our website for information Children* Sunday School morningstarchurchonline. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52' 1 and 48" St Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6 30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www WhitneyvilleFellowship org - 616-868-0621 Yankee Springs Bible Church 8^. Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs ltd. A Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd, (1 mile off Lighthouse •-4J on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God* Word. Morning Worship................................................... 10:00 a.m. 7^4 - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade M-37 in Irving) - Attended Nursery Sunday School.......................................................... 11:00 a.m. SUNDAY SERVICE TIME* '•7 9 15 A M Morning Prayer • 10:00 A M Holy Communion - Beg.-Adult I - Sunday Preschool (all ages rhru 3 yrs.) Rt Rev David T Hustwick - Rector Sun. Evening Worship.......................................... 6:30 p m. Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 Wed. Prayer and Bible Study............................ 7:00 p.m. http //netmnistnes org/see/churchw.exe/ch 17897 Pastor Merritt Johnson 068003’8 »s �The Sun and News, Saturday, April 27, 2013/ Page 5 TECHNOLOGY, continued from page engagements r— k '■ 7 ’ — *3b 4 5\ vz / George Crapsey celebrates 97th birthday l’V s; ’Sip Happy 97th birthday May 2nd to George Crapsey. He would love to get cards from family and friends. Send to: The Laurels of Sandy Creek, 425 E. Elm St., Wayland, MI 49348. it W); hA A I I j J S Verkerke-Duprey and Richard Janice Verkerke of Middleville would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Jennifer to Brandon Duprey, son of Mark Duprey of Lowell, and Patti Pangborn The April 22 meeting of West Olive. opened with a song. Patricia Jennifer is a graduate of reviewed a letter from Thornapple Kellogg High Coordinator Angela, stating School and Grand Valley that volunteers are still needState University and is ed for the State Recognition at employed Bethany p)ay convention. A new con­ Christian Services. test will start in May. Brandon is a graduate of The April 15 minutes were Subscribe to the Lowell High School and read and approved. Roll call Ferris state University and is showed 13 members present, Hastings Banner. employed at CSM Group. Best loser for the week is Call 945-9554 for The couple will be wed on Patricia, and Linda, runnerJune 15, 2013 at Bay Pointe Up The food chart drawing more information. Inn. was won by Patricia, with Linda, Betty, Jan, Frances, Phyllis, Nancy and Joyce B. also participating. Nancy won the ha-ha box. Phyllis won the 50/50 drawing. Frances presented an arti­ cle called “Fooled by Food" that called attention to mis­ leading packaging, advertis­ ing, descriptive names, stress shopping, even the size and color of plates. OPEN HOUSE Sunday, April 28th The next meeting will be ders (ASD). According to Hofstee, there is a demonstrable body llffl of research showing that the ASD student benefits by gaining social and problem­ solving skills while the gen­ eral education student gains a greater understanding of the abilities and limitations of persons with disabilities. She said all the pieces neces­ sary to create the program as an elective with academic credit at the high school were in place and no additional funds were needed. The board approved the addition of the Links Peer-to-Peer program to the high school curriculum. 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L1 .f \ \* Saturday Hours www.caledoniavisioncenter.com Buy, Play & Eat Local r an award for its piece on the CNN news channel at Elementary Caledonia School. his closed Rodrguez remarks saying that the fam­ ily of the late Chris Warren, principal of Kettle Lake Elementary School, was exploring with the district the creation of a running track at the school as a memorial to him. The next meeting of the board will be on Tuesday, May 28, at 7 p.m. in the Duncan Lake I .ukc Middle School, 9757 Duncan Lake Avenue. ^^^■■■■■■■■■■BEKEESSSSSS! IB Hl L- that retiring orchestra teacher Peter DeLille would be con­ ducting his final CHS Orchestra Masterworks con­ cert on May 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center. Band concerts are also scheduled throughout the district. the said Rodriguez Caledonia Day at the Grand Rapids Art Museum had been very successful and an Odyssey of the Mind team will be going to the World Finals at Michigan State University in East Lansing in May. He also observed that a local channel had received Middleville TOPS 546 A 2s ^4 | X- ment calls for an advertising banner as part of the cam­ paign to do a better job of communicating the needs and roles of schools and edu­ cation in the K1SD. Fourteen districts have joined in the agreement. Revenues raised will be distributed among the districts and used to promote districts. The board approved the arrangement unanimous•yAlissa Hofstee, director, special education services, introduced a Links peer-topeer program in the high school curriculum; the program provides academic credit for a general education student who pairs with a spe­ cial education student. The program would add to the services available to students with autism spectrum disor- A X I r- F? 1 9 4 9 SwierengA I ■■ 1 : S ! K.4- 9369 Cherry Valley SE In the Caledonia S&W Village Center 616-891-5750 SwierengaJewelers.com ______ . o £ —A �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, April 27, 2013 Priscilla M. Beavan G. David Korsen MIDDLEVILLE, MI Priscilla M. Beavan, of Middleville, passed away April 9, 2013, at Metro Health Hospital. Priscilla was born April 3, 1927, in Hastings, the daugh­ ter of George and Blanch (Cline) Eddy. Priscilla was a member of the Bernard Historical Society and the Barry County Historical Society, she enjoyed writing, cook­ ing, music, reading and was an avid frog collector. Priscilla is survived by her children, Jeff (Nancy Carter) Beavan, David (Gloria Malone) Beavan and Lisa CALEDONIA, MI - G. David Korsen, age 57, of Caledonia, finished his work here and went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. As the founding pastor of Morning Star Church, an Evangelical Covenant Community, he will be great­ ly missed. David was an enthusiastic, caring, sensitive, and loyal husband, friend and pastor. David received his Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary and went on to serve churches in California, Washington and Michigan. He began Fourth Comer Community Church in Bellingham, Washington in 1991, serving for 14 years. (Brian Johnson) Seaman; grandchildren, Jennifer, Sarah and Olivia; brother, Herb (Verna) Eddy; special niece and friend, Loita (Chuck) Cowham. Priscilla was preceded in death by her parents; sister. Patricia; brother, Elliott. A memorial service will be conducted, Saturday, May 4, 2013, 11 a.m. at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home. A private burial will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions to American Cancer Society will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to view Priscilla's online guest book or to leave a condolence message for the family. Janette Louise VanRhee MIDDLEVILLE, MI Janette Louise VanRhee, of Middleville, passed away unexpectedly April 23, 2013, at her home. Janette was bom March 1, 1934 in Cadillac, the daugh­ ter of Jasper and Hanna (Lood) Williamson. Janette loved spending time with her family and attending her grandchildren's sporting events, she also enjoyed bak­ ing, cooking and going to the casino. On August 16, 1957, I .ON & ^buTIQUE tnc1 Mom Deserves the Pest... Stress Fix by Aveda STRESSED OUT? BRING THE SPA EXPERIENCE HOME --Ml I • — " Gift Certificates Available for All Services - 616-891-1093 9175 Cherry Valley Caledonia Village Centre www.contemposalonandboutique.com 0681060? p Janette married the love of her life, Wesley VanRhee, who survives. Janette is also survived by three daughters, Wendy (Jim) Conely of Cedar Springs, Amy (Bernie) Members of Helping of cardboard boxes, crates or Brunges of Jenison and Jodi (Dave) Ryan of Comstock Hands Ministry and guests tents. It’s all in an effort to Park; a sister, Alberta will spend the weekend in bring awareness to homeless VanBrunt of Canton; six makeshift homes created out people in the community. The event takes place grandchildren; several nieces Friday through Sunday, and nephews. April 26, 27 and 28 on the Janette was preceded in by property just north of the her parents; a sister, Lucille Mel Trotter Ministries store and a brother Bruce. in Middleville, just off M-37, A memorial service will be north of the light in conducted on Saturday, May Middleville. ~‘ 4, 2013, 11 a.m. at event The continues Middleville United Middleville Christian through 2 p.m. on Sunday. Methodist Church, with On Saturday, the group Pastor Tony Shumaker offi­ Reformed Church will have a free stuff’ exchange from 9 will serve chili, hot dogs, ciating. A private burial will a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, take place at a later date. Memorial contributions to May 4. The exchange allows peo­ the Middleville United Methodist Church or Barry ple to bring in unwanted County Humane Society will items to share with others be appreciated. Please visit while at the same time being able to find things without 1 www.beelergoresfuneral.co m to view Janette's online cost from others. Organizers say this is an guest book or to leave a con­ The Middleville Memorial opportunity for the commudolence message for the famnity to come together and Day Parade committee will ily. share. People can bring in have an organizational meet­ p.m. useful in8 at 6:30 P m- on almost anything including clothing, toys, Wednesday, May 1 at the sports items, hobby and craft Thomapple Township Hall, East St., items, garden tools, furniture, 200 Main 1 ks, dishes, kitchen items Middleville. The parade is sponsored and other household stuff. The church asks the people bY tbe Middleville Lions not bring in junk. The church Club and the parade commitis loated at 708 West Main St. ■— awareness event in Middleville J3aY < David also served other pas­ tors through Pastor Care and Ministry to Ministers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and $ A & X Helping Hands Ministry plans ^ONTEMPO I Betty Korsen. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 34 years, Joanie M. Korsen. The memorial service is pending and will be held at Morning Star Church, 640 Arlington Ct., Middleville. Please see our website for funeral information www.mkdfuneralhome.com or contact MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 5348656. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the needs of the family. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. cookies, coffee and cocoa from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The group will also take donations to help fill bags given to people in need. The bags include: Toothpaste, tooth brush, cotton swabs, Kleenex, bandages, dental floss, antibiotic ointment, hand sanitizer and a comb. Other donations needed are « 11 ✓J I ‘ • blankets, clothing, food and monetary donations. There will be donation boxes at the event. Church to host ‘free stuff exchange May 4 I isftf L 1■ is I** 1 ^0! I I fa®W am: SUE HA ItK Memorial Day parade planning meeting set liknii iiKii W. k a olsia: KJ aiku tee is looking for community support and participation in the planning meeting. The parade will be held Monday, May 27. For more information about the meet­ ing or how to get involved with the parade, contact Deb •uckowing at 616-795-7202 or e-mail dbuckowing@thornapple-twp.org. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads t a JMfii 'W, 1 Mi i-; Caledonia Community Cable Corporation > CHANNEL 98 CaledoniaTV.com _ CABLE • LIVE • ON DEMAND Need wedding invitations? Board members, volunteers to help with graphics, digital projection, journalism and office assistant. 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M-37 Hwy., Suite B Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4230 4 L • I i I 1 II fl o 3 I I 1 �The Sun and News, Saturday, April 27, 2013/ Page 7 Commission recommends Financial Focus denial for Vista Springs Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 k.. Si by Fran Faverman £ «- An S' ■ I 1 ? ,Vs I1* ' I !* »r r- -4<^ 5^ .^1 I ... i isbi; •(< J®, 111:1 uv I 1 sataf * * fess Jr -ju tkh tali i w (Mr ditto > to i at} a I *1 nxtm 1 ‘ *fl^*»• 'J 1 - il fl * “v r. - rtl* -» * t .0^ ***? r, <1 Staff Writer A rare sight greeted the seven-member Village of Caledonia Planning Commission on Thursday evening: an audience that outnumbered commissioners and the three village staff members in attendance, Sandy Ayers, manager, Mark Sisson, planner, and Mark Van Allsburg, attorney. One item agenda caused the unusual event, the deci­ sion on a request by Vista Springs Senior Living for a conditional rezoning of prop­ erty in the Village of Caledonia Centre to permit the construction of a 65-bed assisted living facility. During his introductory remarks, Jason Wangerin, chair of the planning com­ mission, said that the com­ mission considered the views of residents and was also sensitive to the limits of telling people what to do with property owned by oth­ ers. Danise Commissioner quickly also Regan concerns addressed expressed at a previous meeting by residents along Costner, Statler, and Alaneda Drives. "The high density would require a road, not a drive­ way," observed Regan, which would mean the extension of 92nd Street as a public road, not a private road. Commissioner Gayle Ott, addressed what she consid­ ered a zoning inconsistency in the request. H I like the idea of a home for the aged and the jobs it would create,” said Ott. “However, the letter we received just before the last meeting said he wanted to build a continuum of care that could include the poten­ tial of a medical clinic. A medical clinic doesn't belong in R-3. It belongs in Commercial. For that reason I am opposing the request." Brian Commissioner Hicks said his concern was the road situation. “There is no way to put a driveway in,” contended a ft fl •• LJ t w * ita Nourish the “roots” of your investment strategy about 10 percent of his busi­ ness. He was assured by Ayers that other businesses had received similar letters. Nichols responded to Ayers' comment with con­ cern about the signs at the restaurant. McDonald's including those that cover the window area of the restaurant. Nichols asked how the sign prohibitions were enforced and wondered about the signs carried by people along the shoulder of M-37. Wangerin responded that enforcement was an issue before the commission and that the township was also dealing with a sign ordi­ nance. The next regularly sched­ uled meeting of the planning will commission be Thursday, May 23, at 7 p.m. at the village hall, 250 Maple Street. On Arbor Day, which we celebrate this week, people across the country plant trees. Of course, trees pro­ vide us with many benefits, including beauty, fruit and oxygen, as well as protection against land erosion. But the act of planting and nurturing trees can also guide our behavior in other areas of life — such as investing. First of all, consider the vision and patience exhibited by tree growers when they plant their saplings. As an investor, you, too, need this type of perseverance and long-term outlook. When you invest, you should be focused on the long term yet be prepared for the inevitable short-term market down­ turns. How long is “long term”? Many investors hold quality investments for decades. It’s a long process, but the potential growth you BUDGET, seek will need this time. What else can you, as an continued investor, learn from tree planters? For one thing, be from page 1 aware of how they keep their orchards healthy. By provid­ $28,398,561, local financing ing proper irrigation and disat $9,309,556, federal aid at ease-prevention measures, $1,298,671, and other fundthey help their trees stay on ing at $2,119,131. the long path toward maturiThe gap between revenues is expenditures and $2,050/794. Unlike many other districts, Caledonia still has a relatively healthy fund balance of $8,157,269 from which it will balance the 2013-14 preliminary budget leaving the fund balance at $6,106,496. Randy Superintendent Rodriguez observed that, as long as Caledonia keeps attracting students, the dis­ trict will be all right. 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If some other species had also been planted, these streets would still have had the ben­ efits provided by mature trees, even if the elms were gone. As an investor, you don't want to own just one type of financial asset, such as growth stocks, because if a downturn hits this segment, your entire portfolio could take a big hit. A better strate­ gy would be to populate your “financial orchard” with a variety of investments — such asstocks, bonds and government securities — that are suitable for your sit(Keep in mind, uation. though, that while diversifi­ cation can help reduce the effects of volatility, it can't guarantee a profit or protect against loss.) As an investor, you can learn some lessons from Arbor Day that could prove “treemendously” helpful to you as you chart your course for the future — and you won't even have to “go out on a limb'' to put these strategies in place. This article was written byar Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. \yvtro(iu^iK\g Our ale Ends s • OFF ty. Similarly, you need to nurture your investment portfolio by continually pro­ viding it with the financial resources it needs to stay “healthy.” During periods of market volatility, it can be tempting to take a “time out” from investing — but if you do, you'll miss out on the potential growth opportuni­ ties that may follow. Since no one can really predict the beginnings and endings of either “up” or “down'' mar­ kets, you're better off by staying invested. Also, just • as horticulturalists take steps to keep their trees from being subject to disease, you can keep your portfolio in good shape by periodically “prun­ ing” it of investments that no longer meet your needs. Here's something else that tree planters can teach us: diversification. Consider an orchard that contains several different fruit trees; its com­ mercial benefits may be greater than a comparable orchard that only grows apples. Plus, the presence of a variety of trees can prove beneficial if disease strikes one type. In some areas of the country, for example, Dutch Elm Disease wiped Welcome Back Lori Bredeweg GROUP PRICING 1 «'1 I Hicks. “There is no frontage on 92nd Street. It has to be an extension of the road, "he commented. Van Allsburg clarified that the master plan does not con­ template an extension of 92nd Street, but Commissioner Cody Ruple agreed with Hicks. Ott moved to recommend denial of the application. The motion was supported by Hicks and passed unani­ mously, 7-0. In other matters before the planning commission, Jon Raymond, owner of K-D Development, appeared to ask for a conditional rezon­ ing of property at the comer of Emmons Street and M-37. The property is a vacant lot that is now used for parking. His original application was for a medical, dental, or chi­ ropractic office. On Sisson's suggestion. Raymond accepted a more flexible recommendation for a small professional office building. Entrance to the parking area would be from Vine Street to avoid congestion on M-37. Raymond indi­ cated he would like to see about a 2,000-2,200 square foot building on the site. He was advised that the vari­ ances for setbacks to permit 6-11 parking spaces would be handled by the village council acting as the Zoning Board of Appeals. The recommendation to then approve a conditional rezoning from R-2 to C-l, with a limitation to allow only use as a professional building, office was approved by the commis­ sioners, 7-0. During the final public comment period, Justin Nichols, who operates a coffee shop, said he wanted to expand his business to allow the micro brewing of wine and beer. He saidJie has the appropriate licenses from the state. Nichols also raised the issue of portable signs, say­ ing that he had received a let­ ter telling him his portable sign was illegal. Nichols stat­ ed that the absence of a sign listing his menu cost him ■ ^Auto-Owners Insurance o \Auto-Oivners Insurance Life Home Car Business t �Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, April 27, 2013 Graduation Invitations r - •• k ■• • I Caledonia’s Kraft Meadows Middle School names Students of the Month 100 Invitations 100 Envelopes 100 Thank You *V —‘ ••• • -v 1. & 1 Banner 1W •• & every style ____ - * $ & Students of the Month recently nominated by teachers and staff for their exempla­ ry display of citizenship at Caledonia’s Kraft Meadows Middle School are front row (from left), Stephanie Dykgraaf, Josie Buchan, Katie Bork, Brenda Macin, Katelyn Helsel, Ashleigh VanZytveld, Emma Buist, and Elizabeth Paas. Middle row, R.J. Stebe, Cole Nelson, Parker Lee, Jake Baldwin, Zakary Sherwood, Ethan Gootjes, and Travis Hall. Back row, Anna LoMonaco, Matthew Jeffreys, Peyton Wyatt, Devin Norkus, Lorrin McCarty, Cameron Robinson, and Brooke Harper. (Not available for the photo were Danielle Dillon, Jadon Huyser, Isaac Meyer, Mya Osmolinski, Madison Rozegnal.) cpalacio F C v - /z; Get all this fo $134. 2C13 c<. t Z»t*n 1 Banner t AKVlre r person ■'Htistinfls, Hastings, June 2, w J Invitations 50 Envelopes °774 for sew A is for Excellence winners named 50 Thank You Thornapple Kellogg Middle School student Hannah Kelly (front row, left) Page Elementary student Payton Stewart (front, left) and TKHS student Miah Dammen (not pictured) were the winners in the most recent A is for Excellence drawing. TK stu­ dents who earn A grades on their report cards are eligible to enter the drawing for $25 Vanilla VISA gift cards from Thornapple Financial Center and Money Concepts. Also pictured are Money Concepts Co-Regional Director Susan Foster, Money Concepts Co-Regional Director John C. 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She is the daughter will receive the General of Callie Weick and Troy Federation of Women’s Finholm. She was nominated Area Clubs-Gun Lake by TKHS art director Barb Premier Scholarships. Maring. Finholm is a sopho­ Another four students more and plans to use her have earned the club’s fine scholarship to attend Kendall arts scholarships. College of Art and Design to The $2,000 premier schol­ enhance her drawing skills. arships are awarded to one Jennifer Brown is the college-bound senior from award winner from Delton each of the four districts the Kellogg High School. She is GFWC Gun Lake services — the daughter of Kathleen and Delton Kellogg, Thomapple Erin Finholm Alicia Czarnecki David Brown and was nomi ­ Martin Kellogg, and Czarnecki. She plans to nated by DKHS band direc­ the GFWC-Gun Lake, with Wayland. attend the University of tor Sara Knight. Brown is a academic and extra-curricu ­ 18 Seniors must submit Notre Dame to major in civil junior and has been named lar activities also considered. applications and essays and and environmental engineer ­ the drum major for the 2013The four premier winners be interviewed. Scholarships ing with a focus on hydrolo ­ 14 year. She plans to use her this year are Alicia are awarded based on leader­ gy and water resources. She scholarship to attend either Czarnecki from Thomapple ship and volunteer activities has participated in Girl School, Central Michigan University ; High that exemplify the ideals of Kellogg Elizabeth Jackson from Scouts where she earned or Michigan State University Delton Kellogg High School, Bronze, Silver and Gold drum major camp this sum­ GREAT RATES & Sarah Glass from Wayland awards and participated in mer. Samantha Lewis, daughter High School, and Gloria the Mackinac Island Honor LOCAL SERVICING LaCourse from Martin High Patrol. 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The guests were able to sample food from chance to win prizes, and learn more about services and businesses in the com­ munity. nesses represented at the Expo sponsored by the Caledonia Area Chamber of Commerce. 4£ i ► Kiwanis members (from left), Drew McFadden, Vince Weiss, and Jerry Schuur feature the first aid kits that the Kiwanis Club will be selling as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society at for he Caledonia Relay for Life event. Jane Heiss, President of the Caledonia Kiwanis Club, talks with guests at the expo. (Photos provided) ■ \Xi 5 Thank You * It's been six months since Christopher Warren, Caledonia's principal of Kettle Lake Elementary, went up to be with his Lord and Savior. For your thoughts, prayers, kindnesses and donations, the entire Warren Family would like to express their appreciation and The gratitude. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. 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Saturday, April 27, 2013 I Leighton Church celebrating 150 years lr R First event • ■ is tomorrow F LEIGHTON CHURCH by Julie Makarewicz Staff writer From the early days when the church was ministered by a circuit-riding preacher, to today, with a thriving mem­ bership of about 175, the Leighton Church has sur­ vived many changes and transformations to continue serving the local community. Many of the family names from the early days of the church are still recognized in the community today — Finkbeiner, Thaler, Gackler, Hooker, Steeby, Schad, Kaechele and Klump. Even the pastor. Rev. Dave McBride, is a familiar name. He grew up in the Leighton Church and returning to min­ ister here for the past seven years. Many of those families K Mr ‘ ■A 1863 £ —K 4, 1996 1573 1 -LI & A 1 il ■6 «....• wJ v< fffflra •n -^5 19(3 I/ 57® rh AnIf t b—, 7 S’ — Leighton Church has gone through many changes over the past 150 years. & 5 J; i £ ■FI' Rev. Dave McBride (from left) joins long-time Leighton Church members Ken Gackler and Art and Connie Hooker near a display that shows images of the churh over the decades. still have third, fourth and even fifth generations as part of the Leighton Church today. “This church has always V been a close-knit group of ’r .. people where you can find friends and family,” said Art i Hooker, a fourth-generation .. V Lit/ member of the Hooker fami­ ly in the church. “We’re a UGHTON LEIGHTON friendly church, and we wel­ ®m'RCM= come new people in." 121 SedBNCH HID. MH 151 The church will mark its rn 150th year with three cele­ * SYNOPSIS brations this year. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN The first celebration takes COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES place tomorrow, Sunday, April 9, 2013 April 28, with a historical The regular meeting of the Leighton Church has gone through many changes over the past 150 years. theme. Church-goers are Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at asked to dress in period The July event will be more riders, who traveled through ­ celebrations of baptisms and 7:00 p.m. by President Pro Tern we're family or friends. attire. Old favorite hymns Lytle. Present: Endsley, Lutz, of a homecoming special, out the area ministering to weddings, to mourning at That's the way it is here," L will be sung from the hym ­ Lytle, Reyff, Schellinger, Van and the Sept. 28 event is people. funerals, the church has added Connie. nal, and an old pump organ Noord. Absent; Pullen. planned as a block party. The church started as the served as a large piece of the The congregation has will fill the sanctuary with ACTIONS TAKEN Ken Gackler said the Leighton Zion Evangelical Leighton Township commu­ always been involved in mis­ 1. Motion by Reyff, support by music. church has been an important Endsley to approve the agenda. church. nity. sion work and still today McBride said the church All yeas. Motion Passed. part of his life for more than The first building was Leighton Township is considers such work one of will recognize some long ­ 2. Motion by Reyff, support by 50 years. located near the comer of located in rural northeast its callings. time members, such as 97Schellinger to approve the meet­ “ I've been here almost 2nd Street and 146th Avenue Allegan County, along the ing minutes of March 26, 2013. The church also offers year-old Beatrice Hooker, half the life of the church, ” All yeas. Motion Passed. in Leighton Township on the Barry County line and next Sunday school, has classes who joined the church in 3. Motion by Reyff. support by he said. “ It ’ s home to me." Simon Heist farm. In 1894, a to Thornapple Township. for children and a nursery for 1937, and Lois Thaler, who Van Noord to approve the MCOW Gackler's roots go even newer church was built at the And although Leighton toddlers and infants. Teen joined in 1936. meeting minutes of April 2, 2013. farther back. The church was 142nd Avenue and 2nd Township has changed and programs, sports programs, After the 9:30 a.m. serv• All yeas. Motion Passed. started in 1 863 by his great ­ Street site where the current grown in population since Bible study programs and 4. Motion by Reyff, support by ice, guests are invited to the great uncle, Simon Heist. Van Noord to approve Resolution church is located today. That the 1900s, much of the area other ministries round out fellowship hall where church 13-12, addition of First Street into “ He came here to work for church burned in 1929, and is still rural and involved in the offerings. families are displaying their Village Street System. All yeas. a farmer. He was a German only narrowly was approved farming. “Over the course of all the family history and church Motion Passed. immigrant, and he came here to be rebuilt in 1930. Its residents today make years, the church has always 5. Motion by Reyff, support by artifacts. to Leighton Township. Endsley to approve Resolution In 1951, the church was up parts of three different held the word of God •Il in the Noon will bring a potluck 13-13, addition of Sheridan When he was 22 years old, renamed the Leighton Zion public school districts — highest regard,” regard," said dinner, with many dishes Street into the Village Street he wanted to start a church to Evangelical United Brethren Thornapple Kellogg, McBride. “People need to System. All yeas. Motion Passed, coming from the Leighton have a place to worship," Church, and then in 1968, it Caledonia and Wayland. hear the word of God and 6. Motion by Reyff, support by Church cookbook. The meal became the Leighton United “We like to say we’re in know it. They need to share Schellinger to accept the current will be followed by a special said Ken. bills for April 9, 2013 for At the onset of the church, •14 Methodist Church. Since the middle of everywhere," the love of God and have hymn sing and special music $17,200.83. All yeas. Motion many of the farmers in the 1996, the church has simply said Connie Hooker. their faith in God nurtured." and then an ice cream social Passed. area were of German origin, been known as the Leighton Art Hooker said he has Sunday services are at to wind up the day. 7. Motion by Endsley, support and the services were done in Church. seen many changes over the 9:30 a.m., and anyone is wel­ by Van Noord to approve the “We've sent out lots of the German language. mountain bike trail at Wildw Art Hooker is also a years. Many of the families come at attend. The church is 1 invitations, and we're hoping Trails Park. Ayes; Reyff, “ It was mostly the farm fourth-generation member of were somehow related. located at the corner of to see a lot of people who Schellinger, Van Noord, Endsley. families in this area that got the church. “ That's changed a lot," he 142nd Avenue and 2nd used to come here, ” said Nays; Lytle, Lutz. Absent; one. L fami­ together. They had big “Been here all my life,” he said, “as the community has Street, Caledonia. For more Motion Passed. McBride. lies and needed a place to said. 8. Motion by Reyff, support by grown and new people have information about the church Other special events are Van Noord to table the Special worship, ” said Ken. He and his wife, Connie, moved in.” visit the website being planned for July 28 Event Permit from the YMCA. All Initially, the church was said they have tons of mem­ “ We've always been a www.leightonchurch.org. and Sept. 28 for the church. yeas. Motion Passed. serviced by pastoral circuit ories from the church. From close-knit group, whether 9. Motion by Reyff, support by 1^’ 4 • it it' • / • 4 1 5 p ■ X. * r» ✓I - •» VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Lutz to approve the Special Event Permit for the West Michigan Bluegrass Association with reserves used for parking. All yeas. Motion Passed. 10. Motion by Reyff, su| r rtby Van Noord to approve the Special Event Permit for Helping Hands Ministry with contingencies. All yeas. Motion Passed. 11. Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. All yeas. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Elaine Denton, Clerk, Village of Middleville The complete text of the minutes is posted on the Village Website http://villageofmiddleville.org or may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 06810552 jlBI —— — A * f fii 1 rfiN'1 ■ I ! I I I « I ta 4! iir I I •n I® (JI >«» 1 Wil Lb See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. bit Si Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS Ml 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �The Sun and News. Saturday, April 27, 2013/ Page 13 Scots need late rally to score win over Arrows by Brett Bremer Sports Editor 1 * I1 ’ft ® WiSSEfc. ® * nniilta _ «i otexMii I teiT.SE sis 1 - Iek ’’E Miroi •3 ■ I'.'l pi r Saw di' r.u . MS S»1 * W ^e’ Things went as expected on the field Wednesday, but not on the scoreboard. Caledonia dominated its OK White Conference clash with visiting Lowell, firing 25 shots in the first half. Seven different players had the Fighting Scots’ nine shots that went on goal in that first half. Lowell rarely moved the ball beyond the midfield stripe. The Scots added a couple more scoring chances in the first minutes of the second half before Lowell fired its first shot at the Caledonia goal. Tara. Arrows’ The McQueen lofted a shot from about 35 yards out that wound up to be perfectly placed, sailing into the net just over a leaping Brooke Hubbei. One shot, one goal for the Arrows with 35 min­ utes and 12 seconds left to play. Lowell ’ s Kate Montgomery slides in to knock the ball Caledonia rallied for a 2-1 win which improved its away from Caledonia’s Natalie Avery as she pushes up record to 2-1’ in the OK the field during the first half Wednesday. (Photo by Brett White, but there were some Bremer) nervous moments for the Scots. The Fighting Scots have A now scored just seven goals in their eight contests, albeit against some very, very tough competition. “Our finishing is not very 6 good,” said Caledonia head coach Steve Sanxter after nail-biting Wednesday’s win, “but then we get to where we’re not putting our­ 269-945-9554 or 1-899-870-7985 selves into the best position to score.” Caledonia wound up out­ shooting the Red Arrows 372 for the game Wednesday. Red • Arrow keeper Ally Laird made 15 saves. The Scots finally found 8 the back of the net for the i first time with 18:12 to play. Kendra Stauffer tapped a pass from the left side to teammate Sam Maher in the middle of the field, about 25 yards out in front ot the Lowell net. Maher ripped a shot past Laird that tied the game. Caledonia continued the attack through the final min­ utes, and netted the game­ winning goal with 3:54 to Seeking experienced play. Corrie Good fired the ball from the right side into and the Lowell goal-box. nt Maher . or equivalent experience. tipped Good's hard, low shot Apply in person and it went right to the feet of Rubina Veerakone. Veerakone stepped into a No phone calls please _______ 06809884 Alena Olsen had fourteen headers and played strong in Hanna the midfield, Shelby and Jablonski Kresnak also had good games. & Hubbei made four save and was supported by Lexi Bush, Sarah Spees, Annika Hoekstra and Olivia Clipfell on defense. Last Friday, the Scots con­ tinued their tough non-conference slate with a 1-1 draw at Portage Central. The wind played a big factor in Portage Central's goal. Twenty-seven min­ utes in to the game Portage centered a high ball from close to the end — • line. Carried by the wind Ik the ball bounced into the far post for a Mustang score. Later in the half, — - * -** — —Maher leveled the score when she headed in a per­ fect corner kick from Veerakone. • <• The Scots out shot — but could Central 16-, only put six shots on frame. Caledonia’s Kendra Stauffer (11) races past Lowell Hubbei made three defender Colleen Cater during the first half of saves for Caledonia. Wednesday’s OK White Conference contest in Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) *•**■••* HU*”' , -Buffi ’-'"'jinn 0i» *, ; J*#’ 1 V ~ • > • . /• ‘ V 4• Rainb ow Vacuum Sales & Service Call for Spring Specials 616-240-9814 CAREGIVERS CENA’S ' ■■ ... * shot that left Laird diving to her left. The Lowell keeper got the tips of her hands on the ball, but that was all as it bounded into the net. Sanxter credited the Red Arrows with a great game. Lowell packed inl the defense, giving the Scots lit­ tle room to maneuver close to their net, and took advan­ tage of the one decent oppor­ tunity it got. The Scots are 3-2-3 over­ all this year. Forest Hills Central hand­ ed the Scots their only con­ ference loss of the season so far in Grand Rapids Monday, 1-0. Again, the Scots created a number of dangerous offen­ sive chances in the first half, but couldn't convert. The Rangers scored ten minutes into the second half. Caledonia tried to rally sev­ eral times, but this time could not break through. Sanxter Maher, said Good, Veerakone and Tia VanSuilichem all helped cre­ ate scoring opportunities. 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April 27, 2013 Scot girls top Forest Hills for first win in new league ?* Caledonia outscored Forest Hills 9-5 in the open­ ing half, then held on for a 12-9 victory in OK Conference action Monday in Caledonia. It is the first conference victory for the Scots in the OK’s Tier I. % Keagan Pontious led Caledonia with six goals. Ashley Watson added three i goals as well as three assists. Matti Hisey chipped in two goals and Savannah Monroe one for Caledonia. Forest Hills got three •< goals from Karlie Cassidy and two each from Ashley ailey and Lindsey Jenks. Helene Miller made 11 saves in net for the Fighting Scots. Caledonia went 1-1 against a pair of out-of-state foes at Ann Arbor Pioneer Saturday. Monroe had three goals and Pontious and McKinzie Arnold had two each as the Scots topped Cleveland St. Ignatius 11-5. Hisey and Kuzava had two assists each. The Scots' loss came 1< against Lake Forest (IL), by the score of 9-6. 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Wb of ennsumeru .vtx? made an oo-xv putfase m toe past 12 mootte Prcopehr/ study are based on expere>as ano imcWc of -AXisumers October- No 2912 W erpen-^nces may Veil flpttw evu is & .s .S! * >1 �The Sun and News, Saturday, April 27, 2013/ Page 15 b I I I "1 1 Ultimate Peanut Butter Brownies Buddy Valastro FAMILY FEATURES SweetT SweetTreats ou might have a favorite cookie or but did you know brownie recipe you could make it even better by adding a simple, familiar ingredient? With a few expert tips from Buddy Valastro, author and star of TLC’s “Cake Boss,” you can take your sweet treats from good to great in no time. ■ Start with Quality Ingredients — When you start with better ingredients, you end up with a better cookie or brownie. Use real butter, high-quality vanilla and great tasting chocolate. Here, Buddy shares some of his favorite recipes that use M&M'S candies to add an extra special touch to family favorites — making them 1 fl ■ < suii mWi J* « C» OB TI Irra fen n-nE i isi^. i auj’iai ^7" . -7 even better. ■ Chill the Dough — Leaving cookie dough in the refrigerator gives it more body and results in a fuller and better tasting cookie. Plan ahead so you can refrigerate your dough at least one hour — or, even better, overnight. F’l / w’ 4 ounces semisweet chocolate 1 cup canola or vegetable oil cups sugar eggs teaspoon vanilla extract cups all-purpose flour teaspoon baking powder 2 4 1 1 1/4 1 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups M&M'S Peanut Butter Candies, divided Preheat oven to 35O°F. Lightly grease a rectangular 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan In 3-quart saucepan, gently combine the semisweet chocolate and oil over very low heat until melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool.------------In separate bowl, combine sugar, eggs and vanilla extract until blended. Add in chocolate mixture. Slowly sift in remaining dry ingredients and mix lightly. Bake until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. about 30 to 40 minutes. Amazing M&M’S Cookies Amazing M&M’S Cookies same size. This not only helps them look professional, but bake up evenly Prep time: 10 to 15 minutes Chill time: 1 hour to overnight Bake time: 8 to 14 minutes Yield: 24 to 30 cookies and consistently. cup (2 sticks) butter 1 ■ Pans Matter — Bake cookies on light-colored, non-insulatcd cookie sheets without sides. Metal pans will 2/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract cook brownies faster than glass pans, which means cooking times will vary. Start checking your brownies early to W® a i# Prep time: 10 to 15 minutes Bake time: 30 to 40 minutes Yield: 32 brownies until combined. Fold in I 1/2 cups candies. Spread batter into pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup candies and press ■ Keep It Uniformi — Use a small ice cream scoop to keep your cookies the ■ 0 for Ultimate Peanut Butter Brownies 2 1 1/4 1 1 3/4 test if they’re ready and prevent over baking. cups flour teaspoon baking soda teaspoon salt cups M&M'S Milk Chocolate Candies ■ 4 You can find more sweet baking tips and recipes at www.faccbook.com/mms iffI •** jat^1 1 **** * Preheat oven to 35O°F. In large bowl, cream butter and both sugars until well blended. Add egg and Milk Chocolate Minis Cookies I Prep time: 10 to 15 minutes Chill time: 1 hour to overnight until combined. Fold in candies and chill dough tor Bake time: 7 to 12 minutes Yield: 24 to 30 cookies 1 IL b r k5 L. 4 4 1 2 1 2 1/4 1/3 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes for chewy cookies, or 12 to 14 minutes for crispy brown sugar cup granulated sugar large eggs teaspoon vanilla extract cups all-purpose flour cup cocoa powder teaspoon baking soda cookies. Simply Sweet Cannoli Yield: 24 1 Minis Candies cup chopped walnuts (optional) ** vanilla extract, and mix to combine. J V 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest I resealable plastic bag 24 mini cannoli shells, unfilled J In separate bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Slowly add dry ingredients to butter mixture, and stir Kt until combined. Fold in candies and walnuts, if desired. Chill dough 1 hour, or overnight. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons lightly greased tray, about 2 inches onto apart. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes for chewy cookies, or 10 to 12 minutes for crispy F J* VJ cookies. J ■ I 4’ 1 cup Snickers Bars, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups part skim milk ricotta Preheat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, cream butter and both sugars ~ - until well blended. Add eggs and I Simply Sweet Cannoli Prep time: 20 minutes 1/2 teaspoon salt I 3/4 cups M&M'S Milk Chocolate I t 1 hour or overnight. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto lightly greased tray, about 2 inches 3/4 cup firmly packed light I vanilla extract, and mix to combine. In separate bowl, sift flour, baking soda and salt together. Slowly add dry ingredients into butter mixture and stir 1/2 cup M&M'S Chocolate Candies ■ Combine chopped candy bars with ricotta, sugar and orange zest. Spoon mixture into resealable bag and snip off a 1/2-inch comer. Fill cannoli shells by squeezing in filling -*V 4 “r L & from each end. Decorate both ends with chocolate .A J candies. Milk Chocolate Minis Cookie 1 ! �r' Page 16/The Sun and News, Saturday, April 27, 2013 I Ul TK girls, Hastings boys, win rain-soaked duals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It rained, and rained and rained some more. The sand from the long jump pit covered legs, towels were very useful at the pole vault pit and there were some splashes at the shot put, but the Saxons and Trojans were getting their OK Gold Conference dual in. Thornapple Kellogg!- ’s girls improved to 2-0 in the conference and Hastings’ boys bumped their record to 1-1 with wins Tuesday inside - A aum Stadium at Johnson Field. “The kids are pretty resilient. I think the kids are so tired of not competing, this was okay for them,” said Hastings boys' coach Jamie Murphy. TK’s boys are also 1-1 in the league after the Saxons scored an 80-57 win. Thomapple Kellogg athletes won eight of the 13 individ­ ual events, but the Saxon boys won all four relays and piled up second- and thirdplace points to get the win. I I .1 ' k V ♦ • *-.* z I U. *I < W " *-• r race of over 110-meters. Caleb Sabri took the 200 in 24.20, Jacob Calkins the 300-meter intermediate hur­ dles in 44.47 and Aaron Ordway the 400 in 53.92. TK's girls topped the Saxons 74-63, clinching the win with second- and thirdplace finishes by Casey Lawson and Bryn Beyer in the 3200-meter run. Hastings' Trista Straube won that race in 12:15.72. and also took the 1600 in 5:41.33 and teamed w'ith Grace Bosma, Rachel Rimer and Corrie Osterink to win the 3200-meter relay in 10:41.81. Fiona Shea was a part of four wins for TK, taking the 100-meter dash in 13.00 and the 200 in 28.14. She also teamed with Molly Lark, Taylor Ward and Lauren Grinage to win the 800meter relay in 1:53.96 and I ■ with Dahlia Beckett. Morgan McNutt and Paige Eyk to win the 400-meter relay in 54.13. DeeJay Minor swept the throws for TK, getting a mark of 33-10.5 in the shot put and 82-10 in the discus. Holly Dahlke added a field event win for TK. flying 152.2 in the long jump, and Heather Raymond won the pole •a vault for TK by clearing 8-0. Bosma had a great day for the Saxons, winning the 800 in 2:38.87 and finishing sec­ ond to Straube in the 1600. Nikki Redman swept the hurdles for the Saxons, win­ ning the 100-meter hurdles in 17.21 and the 300-meter low hurdles in 49.45. The Saxon team also had Katy Garber win the high jump by clearing 4-8. Hastings girls are now 1-1 in the league. V k 1F i* i $ >•?* ‘V I 4 I 0y" * di ill*. 1— - - ---- - -- - ' -- -______ 1 ___________________ ____ Thornapple Kellogg’s Jacob Calkins races towards a victory in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in Hastings Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) __ ____ Thornapple Kellogg’s Aaron Ordway rounds the final turn a step ahead of Hastings’ Ben Kolanowski in the 400-meter run Tuesday at Hastings High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DDBBlIM'S j^paica COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE CENTER I y ft Your Local GM Automotive Specialists LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M79 we honor CM PROTECTION plan extended warranties Our Diagnostic Computer Software is Compatible With AH Makes fa Models < 2CB9> - A Serving the ‘ area for over I __ 16 years! JEFF DOBBIN _S / AUTO SERVICE. INC. __________ ’R Owner, /cff Dobbin, AST Matter Technician Over 20 yean experience 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE The Saxons started strong, besting the Trojans by more than 30 seconds in the 3200meter relay. The team of Ben Kolanowski, Garrett Bowers, Chance Miller and Matt Johnson won that race in 9 minutes 4.04 seconds. Hastings had the team of Adam Phillip Hyrsl, Schwaiger, Chad Reedy and Carson Williams win the 800-meter relay in 1:37.65 and the 400-meter relay in 47.77 seconds. The Saxon team of Bowers, Jacob Miller, Stephen Kendall and Kolanowski won the 1600meter relay in 3:44.92. “That's a huge part of every meet,” Murphy said. “You win the relays, you win the meet. Those are huge point swings those relays are, and as we found out over at Wayland that really affect­ ed the final score and made it really tight over there. They've got a good team over there, but I'm glad the team bounced back this week.” Wayland won three of the four relays to knock off the Saxons in their league open­ er. Hastings also had first and second place finishes in the 100-meter dash and the high jump. Hyrsl took the 100 in 11.35, with Reedy second in 11.46. In the high jump it was Jake Dalman clearing 5 feet 4 inches and Johnson flying over the bar at 5-2. Dalman had two individ­ ual wins, also taking the 1 IO­ meter high hurdles in 16.73. 11 TK took the two throwing w 11 h events, with Addison Schipper getting a mark of 44-0 in the shot put and Devin Sloan throwing 10010.5 in the discus, but Hastings won the rest of the field events. Jason Slaughter won the pole vault for the first time, clearing 1 1-0, and Schwaiger took the long jump for Hastings at 17-8.5. TK's David Walter won the 800-meter run in 2:08.14, The Trojans’ Paige Eyk takes off with the baton after the 1600 in 4:57.36 and the getting a hand-off from teammate Morgan McNutt in the 3200 in 11:03.32. 400-meter relay Tuesday in Hastings. (Photo by Brett TK won every individual Bremer) iiW1 11 Ill<!l » alt** riili p vhifttt isBib airn^i •• 1.14 1A1 •I . * I « •• ‘is '2sj 06809518 ■ Byron Center Meats M - Quality Meat Since 1946 Serving West Michigan Livestock Producers with Excellence for 67 Years I VISIT OUR RETAIL STORE 8375 Freeland Avenue, SW Byron Center, Ml 49315 • Custom processing for beef, pork, lamb, buffalo, venison, including Certified Organic Processing. 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TK head coach Jack Hobert was worried it was going to happen again after his team was swept in its OK three-game Gold Conference set with South 9 Christian to start the year. Pitching aces Garrett Harris and Dalton Phillips made sure that wouldn’t happen L. r > Wednesday. i Ml Phillips pitched eight innings of four-hit ball in the ’*4 opener of his team's conference series with Grand Kj Rapids Catholic Central Wednesday in Middleville, striking out ll in a 3-1 Trojan victory. V He didn't get the win, but A I did deliver the game-win­ ning blow, an RBI single in ■ the ninth inning. “It was a shame that we could not get Dalton that W he so deserved tonight,” Hobert said. w. J ~ “We left 13 runners on t A ,/U base tonight. We need find a ' 9 \r way to get some of these run­ T,.,.'S..VT’. 71 ________________ ______________ ___________ ners home, but on the other Thornapple Kellogg’s Clay Francisco pitches in the hand our kids kept fighting tonight and scratched out a top of the seventh inning of the Trojans’ 7-0 loss to win. I'm very proud of South Christian Monday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett them.” Bremer) - Harris scattered eight hits in six and two thirds on the ball club. I am very proud of Middleville. Nick Iveson had two hits our effort tonight, but we mound in the night-cap, striking out four and walking must stay on track on what and the lone RBI for TK. Clay Francisco took the we are trying to accomplish two. He did get the win in the Trojans’ 4-1 victory over the which is being competitive loss, despite striking out three and walking just one in every night. ” Cougars. his six innings of action. The Trojans were compet ­ Phillips and Connor TK is now 2-3 in the OK itive as the two teams met Collier led the attack with Gold Conference this season, again Thursday, but the two hits a piece. The Trojan and 2-3 overall. They'll take Cougars pulled out a 4-1 win offense came alive a bit, con­ on Hastings in the league this thanks to a fine pitching per ­ necting for eight hits in the week, starting with a double ­ formance from Jordan game. header in Middleville Conger. He struck out eight Our young kids gained some confidence tonight and walked three in earning Tuesday. South Christian finished the complete-game victory in towards being a consistent 'S’ •JU. ^^5 - ■w * 4 1 r At .s .-t »1 k» is ■ ■ < IE V' 4CT * — A." k • .. - ’• w % * __________________ ■ 44 :-ar.-H"-' rW A 2-2 bailgame into an 8-7 3-for-3 with a double and thriller as the Fighting Scot two singles. He also walked baseball varsity team twice and drove in three runs. Isaac Andrusiak and Joe improved to 3-0 in the OK Conference Stegehuis drove in two runs White apiece for the Fighting Scots. Wednesday. The Fighting Scots scored Justin Krueger had a single, three runs in the bottom of walked twice, and scored the seventh inning to take an three times. Pitcher Mitch Horgan got 8-7 win over visiting Jenison in the first game of what was the Scots off to a good start. supposed to be a doublehead­ He struck out 16 Wildcats in his six and two thirds er. The game was tied 2-2 innings. He didn't get much after three innings. The lead help in the end though, as would change hands in each five Scot errors helped the . of the last four half innings Wildcats score six unearned though. The Wildcats went runs off of him. Nate DeVries came on and in front with a run in the top of the sixth, but Caledonia allowed one hit in the top of answered with three runs to the seventh, but got the final out to earn the win and give go up 5-3. Jenison rallied in the top his team a shot at the come­ of the seventh, scoring four back. The Scots were also times to take a 7-5 advan­ tage, before the Scots scored helped by a couple Wildcat three runs in the bottom half errors, which helped them score three unearned runs. | of the inning for the walk-off Game two of the double ­ win. Heath Hoogerhyde led the header was postponed due to Fighting Scot attack, going darkness. 4 A ji Ml i -V* * * - w • ♦ —• * • < Ar . .. t -•. — . '-i. 1 * .?• • - m 4> ; /• *. w • * ya •* § k O CD s Come Test Fighting Scot baseball pulls out wild win over Wildcats '111'. off a sweep of its three-game series with Thomapple Kellogg in Middleville Monday, topping the Trojans 7-0. The Sailors outscored the Trojans 19-0 in the three games, all of which were played in Middleville. “We got a couple line drives. We didn't strike out quite as much as we did the other night,” said Hobert. “With six sophomores in the starting line-up, they've still got that deer-in-the-headlights look. They're good athletes. They're good ballplayers. They've proven it in the past. They’ve proven it this winter. Now we've got ) to get out here and play.” The Trojans had four hits Monday, singles by Iveson, AJ Nye and Jake Benjamin and a double by Phillips. South Christian had just five — hits, four singles and a dou­ ble, and didn't have any more luck putting them together than the Trojans. MF South benefited from a Trojan error to score twice in *»» . t - .-nAx*- * v -•* . 1 <* the second inning, upping its * 9* AtoH.r’T>»•r • ' «* > lead to 3-0. The Sailors then scored four times in the top I < * • of the fifth inning without A tiiJ-*'** the benefit of a hit. An error, • uaSt four walks and two hit bat­ ters allowed the Sailors to Thornapple Kellogg’s Garrett Harris hustles back to push across those runs. the bag at first as South Christian's pitcher keeps on eye Despite that rough patch in the middle, the Trojans on him in the bottom of the sixth inning Monday in got a couple of solid pitching Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) performances, “(Nathan) Prince threw well. (Clay) Francisco threw Accepting really well,” Hobert said. Prince started for the Consignments Trojans, giving up three runs on just three hits in four Friday. Mas 3rd innings on the mound. He from 9-4 struck out two and walked M37Auction.com Saturday. May 4ih two. Francisco threw the Consignment Auction from 8-1 final two and one third innings for TK Monday. ■r Mav• 6lh D (616) 871-2662 from 9-4 •P'RB k- ^0* 0 t A wr - -■ k. I * 4- ■ Ovei 40 Yeats in Bany Go.’. 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It’s all 17 girls giving everythin, they have when they’re out on the field,” Strickland said. “That’s what we talked about, just battling. Just bat­ tle. South is a great team. I think they're ranked two in the state right now. They normally get the best of us. It was nice. Did we want to win? Of course, but I’m proud of the girls. They played hard. It felt good.” The Trojans struck first, late in the first half. Terra McKenna chipped a ball across the South Christian goalbox. Teammates Kelli and Graham Jessica Ziccarello battled through nr • $ $ - It. I $ Ip 'z I jw I ■ Thornapple Kellogg’s Demi Scott pushes forward with the ball after getting around South Christian’s Cassidy Vredevoogd in the midfield Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the Sailor defense, and the ball bounded through to Graham on the far side. She drove a shot in 3 minutes and 55 seconds before the break. South Christian picked up its attack in the second half. and scored with 33:14 left in regulation on a free kick by Samantha Burgess from about 40 yards out. Her shot flew into the upper right cor­ ner of the goal, just off the fists of TK keeper Aly Miller. That upper 90 shot was just a beautiful goal,” Strickland said. “Hats off to her. What a great shot. What do you do? But, (South) def­ initely had momentum, but what I love about our team is we stuck with it. We didn’t give up. Aly had some great saves in the goal. Our defense played great.” Miller finished the night with six saves. The Trojans picked up their attack a bit as the sec­ ond half wound down and in the two ten minute overtime sessions. TK is now 3-0-2 on the season. The two teams will €€ ^4 06810554 a III ^PffesatCost NO Catch and NO Gimmick il 4 Middleville Auto Centre (269) 795-5300 i 4. 4" 04 r— B'snrsKP I I Ml • Complete Collision Service •100% Guarantee On Repairs • Dupont Refinish System • Frame Repairs • State & I CAR Certified Techs • Glass Repair The Trojans’ Tara McKenna clears the ball away as South Christian’s Jessica Owen tries to push towards the Trojan goal Monday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) meet again at the South Christian Sports Park May 8. The Trojans are I-0-2 in the OK Gold, having scored an 8-0 win over Ottawa Hills in Grand Rapids Saturday and also tying Grand Rapids Catholic Central Wednesday, 0-0. Alaina Pohl had a goal and two assists and Erin Scheidel had four assists for TK in the win over the Bengals. Graham, Jessica Ziccarello, Victoria Fuller and McKenna scored goals for TK, and Megan Replogle had a goal and an assist. After 100 minutes of soc­ cer Monday, it took the Trojans a little bit of time to get going Wednesday at Catholic The Central. Cougars dominated play early on, but the Trojans picked up their efforts to take control of the game, and out­ shot their hosts 12-5 over the course of the contest. Strickland said one of the Trojans’ best chances came in the final minute of regula­ tion. With just 30 seconds remaining in the second half Scheidel played a great ball into the 18 where Tripp con­ nected to send the ball off the cross bar. The Trojans were sched­ uled to face Wyoming Friday evening, and will be back in action in the OK Gold Monday at Hastings. TK also visits Wayland Wednesday. Scot track teams improve to 2-1 with wins over Arrows The Caledonia varsity boys’ and girls’ track and field teams each improved to 2-1 in the OK White Conference with victories over the visiting Red Arrows from Lowell Thursday. Caledonia’s girls scored a 71-65 victory, securing the victory with a sweep of the top three spots in the 3200meter run. Hannah Schroder took the race in 11 minutes 38.9 seconds. Olivia Bordewyk was second and Hannah Hazelbach third. The Scots added five points to their final total by winning the last race as well, the 1600meter relay with the team of Allie Donalson, Cara Murphy, Bianca Postema and Schroder finishing in 4:18.80. Schroder won all four races she competed in. She took the 1600 in 5:32.3 and teamed Donalson, Megan with Donalson. Seromik and Bordewyk to win the 3200-meter relay in 10:28.8. Donalson added a win in the 800, finishing in 2:34.6. Taylor Schultz took the 300meter low hurdles for the Scots in 53.1 seconds. The Scot team also had two field event wins. Murphy took the high jump by clearing 4-10, and Grace Sallee won the discus with a throw of 116-7. The boys track team beat the Red Arrows of Lowell last night, 91-46. Jalen Burton had a strong night in the sprints, and Kardokh Piromari won both throwing events to pace the squad. •II Caledonia’s boys scored a 91-46 victory. Jalen Burton had a good night in the sprints, winning the 100-meter dash in 11.4 for Caledonia, then finishing second in the 200 in 24.3. Kardokh Piromari and Jake « Overway won two individual events for Caledonia as well, Piromari threw the discus 143-10 and getting a mark of 41-4 in the shot put. Overway took the 110-meter high hurdies in 15.1 seconds and the 300-meter intermediate hurdies in 41.9. Burton and Overway also helped the Scots’ 400-meter relay team win in 45.8, being joined in the race by Eddie Kelly and Jake Harrison. Kelly, Overway, Cameron Blehm and Bryan Vannamen teamed to win the 800-meter relay for the Scots in 1:37.7. Lucas Barnes won the 3200-meter run for Caledonia in 10:44. in the field, the Scots had Steven Sammons take the high jump at 5-10 and Logan DeYoung the pole vault at 10-0. 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They also fell 8-0 at Grand Rapids Middleville. The Sailors scored an 8-0 Catholic Central Wednesday afternoon. victory. TK had some success on Hannah Bashore at third singles got off to a good start the doubles side, especially for the Trojans pushing Brit at second and third doubles. Zuidema in the first set, but . The Trojan team of Blain and Willson at number two fel1 6“4’ 6'0The Trojans didn't win fell to Stephanie Daum and more than two games in any Haley Rosenbach 6-4, 7-5. “While losing in two close other set on the afternoon. Paige Courts scored a 6-1, sets, the team is still learning 6-1 win over Claudia to play as a team, but made Dykstra at first singles, significant strides during the Nicole Kinney topped Carley match,” coach Larry' Seger Noah 6-2, 6-2 at second sin- said. “Blain was very consis­ pies and Brie Stiefel scored a tent from the backcourt and £_] 6-1 win over Michaela forecourt. Willson showed good improvement in the Blain at fourth singles. Jess Huyser and Grace serve game which had been a Elenbaas scored a 6-1, 6-2 problem early in the match. win for the Sailors at first Her serves were much deep­ doubles, over TK’s Hannah er and had more pace as the Lamberg Whitney match progressed." and At third doubles, the Anne McCullough. Lotterman and Brittany Trojan team of Telfor and topped Jansen Kasey Budd pushed the Cougars' Nethercott and Willson and Kaitlyn Telfor Katie Stephanie Saumier to three 6-2, 6-2 at second doubles. The Trojan third doubles sets, falling 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. “Telfor continued to be team of Karley Cisler and Bethany Budd fell 6-2, 6-0 to very good in the serve Elise Pothoven and Saydee games, and showed good throughout the Bouman. At fourth doubles, hustle South Christian's Megan match,” Seger said. “Budd 99 J ^9999999^9 j Treat Mom to ... WELDING AND REPAIR, fabrication, portable weld­ ing. Macomber Welding and Fabricating Inc. 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Must present coupon i 068 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/723/SunandNews_2013-05-04.pdf de22562910c0ae276ca6c7c1d6568e89 PDF Text Text — MI The Sun and News I J 1 1 A X B u y <• di a -.-V —J t — -"2 / TT" 1 4 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 18/May 4, 2013 .oW Retired TK superintendent receives Liberty Bell Award 91 by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Retired Thornapple Kellogg Schools Superintendent Gary Rider was honored Wednesday with the Liberty Bell Award from the Barry County Bar Association. Rider, called a “fighter for kids,” was selected by mem­ bers of the Barry County Bar Association for the annual award given to a person who has demonstrated a commit­ ment to the community. The award started in Barry County in 1976 and is given every May 1, National Law Day. County Barry Bar Association President Bob (I nF! lolbX ToquZ 2£W 1 dliw moit □O22A bin ’\ebbl O 210d 0022 A biswn >b 2£fl i loom blBWB louo’J fiovo .<b(1 utfl DO22A 138th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. • 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 A ’ ‘I KrTV —— I r• — — -... » ■ uate and who worked with Rider as a community mem­ ber in the district. “Children are the future and Gary is one of the good guys. He's a fighter for kids and what's best for kids. “I'm very happy this year that this award is going to someone I personally know, like and truly respect. It's a pretty prestigious list of past recipients — all people who have made a difference in larry County.” Rider has more than 40 years experience in educa­ tion as a teacher, principal, coach, athletic director, and superintendent. His wife Byington said Rider is a good example of this year’s theme “Realizing the Dream: Equality for AIL” “Mr. Rider, along with school superintendents from across our state and country, struggle to meet the demands of equality for all, and bal­ ancing that important consti­ tutional requirement, against inadvertently making things unequal for some,” said Byington. Barry County District Court Judge Mike Schipper said he was pleased the award this year went to someone dedicated to public education. “Education is huge,” said Schipper, who is a TK grad- r> ST See AWARD, page 2 y p5* V ■* 1 . «• • fe 1 •• ‘*<K •A * * I • ■• 1 Retired Thornapple Kellogg Superintendent Gary Rider is this year’s recipient of the Barry County Bar Association Liberty Bell Award. Pictured (from left) are Barry County Bar Association President Bob Byington, Sandy Rider, Gary Rider, and Barry ________ , - - County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell. Ve terans Memorial mo ving to ward reality by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Plans for a Veterans Memorial in Middleville are continuing after a design for the project and a location were recently approved. Ed Schellinger, chairper­ son of the Friends of Veterans Memorial, said the group hopes to launch a major fundraising campaign soon and to begin construc­ tion possibly next spring. Ill "Our mission is to estab­ lish and maintain a memorial to honor all greater Middleville area residents who served in the military of the United States of America," said Schellinger. The group began working on this project in 2011 at the urging of community sup­ porter John Loftus. "He got a group of people together and suggested it would be a good addition for the community,” said community." Schellinger. "We think it's real important our veterans be honored. It's going to be a beautiful site and we've had a tremendous amount of interest." The site for the memorial is within the village's Riverfront Redevelopment Plan that includes develop­ ment of land north of Main Street along the river. The redevelopment plans include a multi-use commu­ nity pavilion, public parking area, fountain plaza, play­ ground, boat launch and extension of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. One area near the existing train depot museum and close to the pro­ posed public parking is I ifilH 3maW niinoo iq sri) T0T3W bH > no2 sioisV quoig l« io(£m £ noo?. _ , noit mO" ms rieil H oi albbiM Q2 Oflw J sdt arraniA oriT zirti no gntgiu I. 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The village is currently seeking grants from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund and another from the Michigan Department of Transportation to assist with Ill the park development proj­ ect. the said Schellinger memorial will be built with donations and people payin oa to have names engraved on the memorial walls. He esti­ mates it will cost about $100,000. Schellinger also said that, since the site is part of the overall Riverfront redesign, the final site plan is tied to the Riverfront project and the possible grants. The proposal for the memorial site will include four granite slabs surround­ ing a center American flag. X EJOHWIQ RMK Ema wriem •I z * RAiXaM)«rrw O^ALOOK D€CK z 9 - DXMKTW CtCM fACM MVER - —■ ”_ T ♦ -—2 -—- <r~" Z^~Z ✓ — z * k rODNOUn AfODMa according to Schellinger. Each granite slab will accommodate up to 400 names that can be engraved on both sides of the slabs. The engravings will be three lines which will include the persons' first and last name, branch of service, and length of service or campaign. The criteria to be part of the memorial wall are sim­ ple, says Schellinger — it's open to all branches of serv­ ices and to service of any length. Those eligible to have their names included must have either lived or are living in Thornapple Township, or within the 49333 zip code, or anywhere within the Thornapple Kellogg School District. Each engraving will cost $100. Names can be added as needed so the memorial will continue to grow. The area surrounding the slabs will be done in brick pavers with an area to acknowledge large donors. Schellinger also envisions a directory of some sort at the site so that people can look up names engraved on the slabs and where those names can be found on the slabs. The group also plans to do something special for members who were killed in the line of duty. "We just want to let peo­ ple know what's happening. This is moving forward," said Schellinger. Anyone wanting to help with the Friends of Veterans Memorial group or become a member of the group, have questions about the site or how to make donations or get names included, should contact Schellinger at 616795-3652 or the group’s treasurer Jim French at 616795-9783. I * / — • An artist rendering of what the memorial area will look like. rz In This Issue... • Thornapple Kellogg Class of 2013 names Top 10 students • Caledonia middle school orchestra students earn honors • TK girls stay unbeaten with soccer wins over Wildcats and Saxons • Caledonia girls finish first half A of White soccer season at 4-1 I �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, May 4, 2013 A WARD, continued from page 1 Sandy, also taught for sever­ al years and his two daugh­ •It ters are now both teachers. Rider served as the super­ intendent at TK Schools from 2007 to 2012. Since retiring, he began working as a consultant with Michigan Leadership Institute, helping districts around the state to select superintendents for their districts, to implement strategic plans, and to negoti­ ate contracts. He’s currently working with Hastings Area Schools to develop a strategic plan for the future. Rider said he’s extremely grateful for the award and humbled at the same time. He quickly gave credit to many others he says helped him along the way. “I can’t accept this award without thanking the incredi­ ble support of my TK fami­ ly,” said Rider. “The super­ intendent there now, Tom Enslen, the finance director Chris Marcy, the entire administrative team, central administration staff, the teaching staff that is second to none, and the incredible community that makes up TK.” Rider also thanked his wife, Sandy, and his family for their continued support. “When you honor me, you honor my family,” he said. Rider concedes that he is an “unapologetic advocate for public education” and encouraged community sup­ port for public schools. // “One thing that is very unique, I think, about TK schools is the incredible con­ nection between the schools and the community,” observed Rider. Rider said he’s also very impressed with the work the Hastings board is doing now and encouraged the commu­ nity to support the district. “Hastings schools are incredibly important to this community,” said Rider. “They need your support and the community needs the dis­ trict to succeed now. There has never been a time more important to having quality education for all our stu­ dents.” •yington said it’s not the first time the award has gone to an educator. Criteria for the award are that it be given to someone who promotes a better understanding of the rule of law, encourages a greater respect for law and the court, stimulates a sense of civic responsibility, and contributes to good govern­ ment in the community. He said the Liberty Bell Award was started by the group Michigan Young Lawyers in 1960. The award criteria it established then is still often used by the more than 200 Law Day programs today giving the award. The Barry County Bar Association started the Liberty Bell Award program with the first recipient, Forabelle Stowell, in 1976. Fred Jacobs was last year’s recipient. Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell welcomed guests to the court in celebration of Law Day. “Law Day underscores how law and the legal process contribute to the freedoms that all Americans share,” said McDowell. “The vitality of our legal system depends on the vigor with which Americans pursue the rights and duties of citizen­ ship. The promise of equality under the law is what has made America a beacon to other nations.” McDowell said Law Day is a time to reflect on the work that has been done in the area of equality and real­ ize the work that still needs to be done. “Women and minorities remain grossly underrepre­ sented in a•It sitions of real power, influence and leadership,” McDowell pointed out. “A significant disparity in pay between women lawyers and their male col­ leagues performing exactly theVamework sfilT remains. Immigrants legally living in this country face discrimination. And although slavery is thought to be a thing of the past, human trafficking, modem slavery, exists within the borders of our country.” McDowell said she was pleased the award this year went to someone so dedicat­ ed to improving the lives of young people. 1u I* J sag » f! SiIRS! * Caledonia students clean park Students from Caledonia Middle Schools and High School spent part of a recent Saturday morning cleaning up Lakeside Park. As a joint “green”'project, the National Honor Society of Caledonia High School and the National Junior Honor Societies of Duncan Lake and Kraft Meadows Middle Schools, held a drive to collect recycleables the last two weeks in March and then joined together for the clean up at Lakeside Park- The 9rouP sPent its morning picking up fallen branches, cleaning playground equipment and the baseball field. They also collected trash around the lake and swept all the paved public areas. Caledonia High School seniors Hannah Melton and Ellie Henry organized the clean up project with Virginia Sines, volunteer coordinator with the Kent County Parks Department. jr^ f Uto native earns scholarship Alto native Krista Janeshek has been selected as one of 12 college students in mid-America to receive the Mid America CropLife Association $2,000 scholar­ ship. Janeshek is pursuing a crop and soil science major and agribusiness manage- 06811315 ecial -J.k I —x AI - V- Buy One AG Product Get a Second AG Product 50% OFF! I dM US©. lov©. HAIR COSMETICS Repeal 134 East Main St., Caledonia, MI 616-891-1591 www.caledoniahairco.com •irate p »W|AFi <••I L. & —- — ter**— Caledonia students win writing awards «— Eighth graders Maria De La Aguillon of Duncan Lake Middle School (left) and Jordan Pattison of Kraft Meadows Middle School were awarded first place honors in their writing genres at the recent bi-annual Calvin College Writing Festival. More than 700 submissions were received in five genres, personal iexperience essay, poetry, fiction-realism, fiction-fantasy, and feature writing. Pattison won his award in the fiction-realism genre and Aguillon in personal experience essay. The writing festival is attended by students from all over the state. The day is spent listening to authors share their experiences and knowledge of the writing process and attending a writing workshop. The workshops focus on the different types of writing such as songwriting, poetry, blogging, journalism, graphic novels, historical fic­ tion, mystery and non-fiction. ment minor at Michigan State University. She will also be doing a third intern­ ship with Wilbur-Ellis. This is the first year for the MACA program which is designed to expose future agriculturists to the crop pro­ tection industry and future career opportunities. Recipients will benefit from financial compensation. exposure and networking with MACA members, All recipients must have secured a summer internship within agriculture, and preferably within the crop protection industry. Additionally, the recipient is expected to attend the MACA annual meeting September 3-5 in Colorado to speak about their intern­ ship experience and partici­ pate in the meeting with MACA members. One scholarship is award­ ed per state in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The Mid America CropLife Association is a non-profit association of manufacturers, distributors/formulators and allied industry of crop pro­ tection products in 13 Midwestern states. The MACA works to identify existing and emerging issues relating to agribusiness and to take action to address those issues identified as iimportant •It to members. rciiu V > (Haft s fti I! M'tstr: Silkiri ■isfea Estaiji ■T®1 Ik' " '111 A BINGO ll> Caledonia American Legion Post 305 £ Thursday • 6:30 p.m. I 9868 Cherry Valley each week thru 5/23/13 __ % �The Sun and News, Saturday, May 4, 2013/ Page 3 Police investigating Middleville break-ins Caledonia FFA Earns State Championship — Fi ’ • V A \ i •V A t I A' \M 1V 0 1 12 i * *4 £ /■ 'l I Kayla Britten . March Rotary Student named il Thomapple Kitchen are located at 509 Arlington and 499 Arlington, respectively. Three Brothers Pizza is located further south on M37 at 418 Broadway. Police are not releasing any more information at this time and are asking anyone with information to call the Barry County Sheriff's Department, 269-948-4805 or Silent Observer. Barry County Sheriff's deputies are investigating break-ins and thefts at three Middleville businesses that occurred over the past week­ end. According to police. Three Brothers Pizza, Cone Corral and Thornapple Kitchen were broken into some time late Sunday or early Monday. and Cone Corral =• l.l The marketing plan team of (from left), Alexandria Schut, Ken Vandenbout and Nathan Frahm prepared an eight-page marketing plan for club lambs and shared a 15 minute presentation with a panel of judges. The Caledonia FFA chap­ ter earned a first-place state award and a state runner-up finish in the Michigan FFA Agricultural Career Development Events held April 19 and 20 at Michigan State University. The mar­ keting team of Ken Vandenbout, Nathan Frahm •I Wk tah w ■ aotati: ■-•III fal MM K apo® a b I ittlUM in •! wB ■ seoriim Ml ■ rte is*to r ‘it* ■J I ■ apri •e I and Giamo Kailee Whitcomb. Kurth was the third highest individual in the state. Caledonia also had students compete in crops, food science, forestry, nurs­ ery and veterinary science. The Caledonia FFA is the organization for agriscience students founded in 1936. Memorial at Kettle Lake Elementary School is on track ffi its OKI and Alexandria Schut won the Marketing Plan event with a written marketing plan and a presentation on the Grand Rapids Downtown Market. The Horse Judging team was named the state runner-up and was com­ prised of Jennifer Kurth, Alexandra Nevelle, Hailey Kayla Britten was selected as the March Rotary Student from Thornapple Kellogg High School. Kayla is the daughter of Donald and Marcie Britten. She has earned placement on the high honors honor roll all four years in school and has received many dance awards during her 14 years in dance. Kayla is a member of the TK Starts dance team and the National Honor Society. She's also been a drum major for the marching band and has been a member of the marching band for four years. She works at Red Robin where she helps train new employees. She plans to attend Central Michigan University to study hospitality administration. ‘ I I a*:*2 III 1^. dp- * fop I challenges involving coordi­ equipment is being donated nation rather than just simply by local businesses. Fundwalking on a stationary raising is occurring through beam. Others she cited are the sale of purple Warren's pull-up bars, chin-up bars, Warriors tee-shirts for all age the pommel horse, and the groups. The family is also heavily stationary bicycle mounted in concrete. She said many of involved in the upcoming the devices would be able to Fifth/Third Riverbank Run be used by persons in wheel­ on May 11. Son Joshua chairs. All the devices will Warren is going to run for the first time in the 25K race. be in bright colors. Warren says she and her He said he will be wearing family feel deeply grateful his father’s running shoes, and blessed by the support Son Justin will be walking they have received from the with his mother in the 5K walk. Daughter Jennifer is a community in the effort to of the Road create a memorial reflecting member her husband's love of chil­ Warriors, a select group of dren, running, and other ath­ bloggers who support the race. Other family members letic activities. The generosity of the are either walking or doing Caledonia business commu­ something else to support the race and to provide a sea of nity reflected in donated products and services is truly purple tee shirts at the race, The estimated cost of the a reflection of the best in Pal track according to small towns, in her opinion. Excavating services, asphalt, Warren is about $40,000. other When the value of all the and landscaping, donated services and prod­ ucts are totaled as well as cash donations, about $30,000 has been pledged or invested in the effort so far. People desiring to make cash donations may make a checks out to Kettle Lake (• Elementary School, indicat­ ing on the memo line that it For all you mothers out mere, is for the Warren Memorial stop in to enter for a $40 Mother ’s Day Track. The mailing address — — 4 V _ — —-------M is Kettle Lake Elementary gift certificate to be given away. School, 845 1 Garbow Road, Do it... you deserve it. Alto, MI49302. Donations to a public school are tax ay th deductible. by Fran Faverman S/a# Writer The plan to create a track for running and walking around the fifth-grade soccer field in memory of the late Chris Warren, beloved prin­ cipal of the school, has achieved considerable momentum and is approach­ ing its late summer comple­ tion goal. The track will be 1/8 of a mile or 660 feet in length. Plans call for a mini­ mum of six free-standing fit­ ness stations along the track. Chris’ wife, Pat, outlined a vision of the track with its free-standing fitness stations and later additions of picnic tables and benches as a place of renewal and relaxation tor families and others in line with the values she and her husband shared. 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M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 Sunday School......................................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....................... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..—.................................. .6:00 p.m. Wednesday Student Minis tries.............................. .6:45 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer............................... .6:45 p.m. Wednesday Word of Life Gubs........................... .6:45 p.m. Sunday Services: 9:30 AM - Worship 11:00 AM - Sunday School o www.aiaskabaptist.QrQ 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study Our mission is to worship God and equip 6:00 II PM - Student Ministries A PLA CE for Y O U committed followers of Jesus Christ who will reach our community with the Gospel All walks, One faith Dr. Brian F. Harrison, Pastor I www.fbcmiddlcville.net ■ BRIGHTSIDE Church Real. Relevant. Relational. Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! middIeviUeyouthgroup.com Service Times: Presbyterian Youth.......................... Weds. 6:30 p.m. Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool •It (616) 891-1821 Pioneer Club......... Weds. 6:30 p.m. Bible Study............ Thurs. 9:30 a.m. cafe re:fresh Traditional: 9 AM +tt jive your prayer life a 36o. Contemporary: 11 AM 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Sundays 5-7pm The Intersect (9-12th) Sundays 5-7pm www.FirstChurchHastings.org 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.org Saturday Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses............ 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. ^(MsTdennl becoming Catholic? t ••J J or see our website for information. 111 ? Hit Good Shepherd Lutheran Church li _ Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 4:00 pm Sunday..................................... 9:30 am Sunday (Spanish Mass) 5:00 pm I m 13700 84th St., Alto, Ml 49302 • 868-7440 • Pastor Bryan Maley 7:00 p.m. Kids Time.................................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Youth Group .... 6:45 p.m. 9:30 a.m Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ...................... .9:30 a.m. Sunday School •I€ ...................................... 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher Church Office: (616) 868-6402 www.lakesidecommunity.org MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Saturday 6:00PM Sunday 9:30 & 11:15AM Morning Worship Service.... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service . 5:30 p.m. V ^cornerstone _ church—~ www.cornerstonemi.org "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 middlevillecrc.org (Dutton LlnitecC (Reformed Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life T pita Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 MIDDLEVILLE SATURDAY SERVICE TIME 7pm SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 9'30am/11am 20 State Street Middleville. Ml / www.tvcweb.com ■ 1 GOD'S WORD NOURISHES 1 no OTHEI COJ5P" 5fydMiwl b . 1JM V * 616.891.8119 .peacechurch.cc .... ULL-.Jte , 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children's ministry during worship Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6: pm WFUR 102.9 FM in Pastor Tony Shumaker www.umcmiddlevilie.org Bible ^Church UL* .A Gi >3'- I I ■ ■ 4 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Ako (616) 891-8661 •I Celebrating 50 Years in 2012" Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Youth Group 7:00 •II p.m. Wednesday AWAN A 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer 6:45 p.m. Rev. Neal Stockeland r a -J www.whitneyvillebible.org Fellowship Church authentic church for the modern world 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52f 1 and 481'1 St Join us Sundays @ 9 & 11 am for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick and children's church 3449 76th Street, Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-9660 < www.thepontchurch.com (From Grand Rapidr Go South on M-37, then West on 76th Street) IFCA INTf t N ATIOHI^ 414 Whitneyville ■■ .the point ■■■! Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org - 616-868-0621 A ► Yankee Springs Bible Church r*. Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. ' T'k Saints Andrew & Matthias \s Truth iteas' ii Join us worship S up Sunday morninigs at 8:3u f-OOAM. or 11:00AM Middleville United Methodist Church 111 Church St. Office: (269) 795-9266 ■ > Peace .CHURCH Website: www.calvarygracebrethrenchurch.com Wednesday Evening Services: ■ ■ It ‘The 8/b/e, The Who/e Bible, and Nothing but the Bible." Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. w?ia * “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" Calvary Grace Brethren Church www.duttonurc.org Saturday................................ Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. • Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Il (Hi IB®*® K,, 'RiuMiik] His Church FJ ■ T 698-6850 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a .m. Rev. Jodie Flessner, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Thy SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 10:00 a.m. Worship, Children’s Sunday School & Choirs during worship, K - 3rd Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays at 6 p.m. E-mail: calvarygbc@ymail.com III® J J Qtye (Dlb tEime 'hi us uihl throuqh us 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Thursday Women's Bible Study Pastor Robert Gerke 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse Pastor Terry Kenitz Church: (269) 795-2391 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Bible Study and Prayer............ www.stpaulcaledonia.org J jMetbobtet (Cljurdj 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) Worship..................................................... 9:30a.m. Sunday School.................................11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.............................11:00 a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com . w , I Mass Times: MORNING STAR CHURCH morningstarchurchonline.org • 269.743.4104 KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am £ Nursery available during services 8436 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia, MI 49316 dream big... PRAY HARD... think long HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH and Sunday School ............. 11:00 a.m. Sundays 10AM cc CD 9:45am Bible Studies Morning Worship 405 N. M-37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-5463 LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm 11:00am - Contemporary @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 81 75 Broadmoor - Caledonia A 1 day ofyour week 8 30am - Traditional . ............. 10:00 a.m. www.brightside.org • 616-891-0287 I 4Sunday the best Sunday Services Sunday School.... Sunday Worship j " A Church for a] 1 Ages -j Make & 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 10: A.M. Holy Communion Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 » A "Lighthouse on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from Gods Word. i Morning Worship............................................... 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery 11:00 a.m. Sunday School............................................ - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) 6:30 p.m. Sun. Evening Worship...................................... Wed. Prayer and Bible Study......................... 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson 06800318 — 1^ * ■-« — —- iSe % �The Sun and News, Saturday, May 4, 2013/ Page 5 CEF Seeks Honored Nominations for the annu­ al Honored Alumnus Award presented by the Caledonia Education Foundation are being taken until Friday, May 17. Each year the foundation recognizes a graduate of Caledonia High School as its Honored Alumnus during homecoming week in the fall of each year. This year’s ‘ ■5 ia ■%n‘: American Legion hosting plant sale and swap I tK event will take place on Friday, Oct. 4. Activities will include a reception/tailgate in honor of the award winner before the football game, recognition in the game program and during halftime ceremonies, and a spot in the homecoming parade. The honoree is also encouraged to attend the homecoming activities at the i The swap and sale takes place at the Caledonia Legion post on M-37 at the Main Street traffic light. The American Legion Auxiliary assists homeless veterans in the area. American Caledonia Legion Post 305 Auxiliary will host its seventh annual perennial plant swap and sale from 3 to 7 p.m. on May 17 and from 9 a.m. to noon on May 18. Freeport Over-50 group to convene May 8 U a to w X 8 v I Hl/j 1 1 I I LT mandolin. They play plenty of bluegrass, with a little gospel and country music mixed in. Everyone 50 and up is invited. The informal group has no charge, no member­ ship list or dues. Attendees should bring their own table service, a dish to pass and a serving utensil. Coffee and tea will be furnished. The community building is behind the fire station on the west end of Main Street. For more information, call Marge Barcroft, 269-9452687. Anyone age 50 or older is invited to visit the Freeport Community Center Wednesday, May 8, when Basement Blue Grass and J. R. Stevens entertain. The Freeport Over-50 group will meet for a potluck dinner at noon, their last meeting until the fall. asement Blue Grass will be introduced to the Freeport group. The band includes J. R. Stevens of Battle Creek, and Hastings residents Tom Freridge on bass, Jim Metzger on banjo and Orville Harrington on Dobro and I I I DIEM SBSKIBS I» ffil I i ^ONTEMPO J?SlON Ml ^AY J/f’A <& JjBlwTIQUE I Mi ■ 1 r Gffl Srf fc Starved# Qifts & Gift Certificates Jewelry - Scarves Aveda Lotions Spa Services o <1 616-891-1093 'll o681125o lumnus Nominees Call 269-945-9554 lor Sun & News ads (Dick governor tenant community Posthumus), leaders (John Finkbeiner, Al and Jackie Steeby). Nomination letters must contain: Name of nominee, address, phone number, year of class membership, educa- *l tion/training beyond CHS, distinguishing accomplishments/experiences, relation­ ship of nominator to nomi­ nee, nominator’s name, day­ time phone number and email address. Send nominations via info@caledoemail to: or mail to niacef.org Education Caledonia Foundation P.O. Box 353, Caledonia, MI 49316. Visit www.caledoniacef.org for more information. high school and interact with students and faculty. To be considered for the award, the nominee must be a CHS graduate and must be someone who has excelled in leadership, the arts, business, or community service in a way that sets them apart from others in their respec­ tive communities. Kenneth Gackler, past Caledonia teacher and founder of the first local access channel and pioneer in Caledonia cable televi­ sion, was the 2012 Honored Alumnus. Past honorees include an admiral (Richard Terpstra), a bank president (Harold Gless), a college (Kris coach basketball Emerson-Simpson), a lieu- 9175 Cherry valley Caledonia Village Centre www.contemposalonandboutique.com ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 0 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ~ Everything in the basement ~ ♦ IHI ♦ ♦ 5O%OFF ♦ ♦ Sale Ends 5/11/13 . FABULOUS FINDS 4zy/ 7 8 W? invite you to come find your "new"treasure t ► 121 E. MAIN ST. a MIDDLEVILLE • 269-795-4090 |* ED a R i Middleville TOPS 546 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 The April 29 meeting Patricia, 616-868-0463, or opened with song. Leader Betty, 616-765-3483. Patricia presented a new con­ test, “Walking to STIFFLER which Milwaukee,” is TOUR N 1 TRAVEL planned as a year-long con­ 9967 N Clinton Tri • Mulliken Ml 48861 test. 517-566-8990 The minutes of the April 22 meeting were read and Classic Christinas approved. Thirteen members Markets Oberammergau, Innsbruck answered the roll call. Austria, Munich, Wurzburg, Best loser for the week Franconia, Nuremberg, was Jan, with Virginia as Rothenburg, Black Forest, runner-up. Best loser for the Strasbourg France. month of April was Jan. DEC. 4-12, 2013 $3099 Sue pointed out the pages From Grand Rapids in the new directory that Southern Charm members can use to keep Charleston, Beaufort, Savannah, personal records of atten­ St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, dance and weight loss. Amelia Island, Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Jane won the ha-ha box. APRIL 12-18, 2014 $2199 Linda won the food chart From Grand Rapids drawing, with with Frances, Shades of Ireland Betty, Phyllis, Sharon and This is one of my favorite desti­ Jan also participating. nations and covers the whole Patricia won the 50/50 island. 13 exciting days. Call for drawing. brochure today. Patricia shared a quiz, JULY 15-27,2014 54249 8 “What Am I?” with descrip­ From Grand Rapids tions of different fruits, veg­ gies, starches and proteins. Some were easy, and some A were a bit more difficult. The meeting closed with reciting the TOPS pledge. lI The next meeting will be A May 6. Visitors are welcome 500 to attend meetings, Lincoln Meadows, at 5 p.m. for weigh-in, with the meet­ ing starting at 5:30 and end­ ing at 6. For more information, call A 616-891-8688 Enrolling Now! © Saint Paul will offer your Child a respectful, * nurturing, and challenging learning envi­ ronment to enable spiritual, mental, social, 7 A, 3 physical, and emotional growth. Zoo-phonics ~ Handwriting without tears ~ Christ-centered curriculum from Concordia Publishing ' OPEN ’ HOUSE ~ Inside gymnasium MAY 7TH 3 Hour Class 6:30-8 pm \f a\r © Mr A Please call Julie Rop, Preschool Director 616-891-8688 << Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6 v ill o i I i A I Ji. - __ — Mother’s Day is May 12 Reserves a TJTiss Caledonia Community Cable Corporation * Hi IHB f om r ♦ ♦ ♦ w 8 Mothers arc Special at ^ONTEMPO ALON BibP I A A y* / * ■ CHANNEL 98 f Caledon iaTV. com 1 •W „ A CABLE - LIVE ON DEMAND lur*" Watch Us: Caledonia’s Public Access, Education, Government Station 3* Volunteers desperately needed... V I Board members, volunteers to help with graphics, digital projection, journalism and office assistant. Fill out applications on www.caledoniatv.com 1 Caledonia Community Cable Corporation 1 •nz *7^ Years Studio location: 9809 Cherry Valley Ave SE (M37-West Side) >> 288, Caledonia, Mailing Address: PO Box Ml 49316 •• New Email Address: lnfo@caledoniatv.com •K 8 CD —A ro g —A o & —A �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, May 4, 2013 F 1 I • * A n’ ■'!’Z Helen Joan Wenger MIDDLEVILLE, MI Helen Joan Wenger (nee Cridler), age 79, strong in her faith of what lay ahead, with family at her side, con­ tinued her journey on April 29, 2013 at her home in Middleville. She was bom September 27, 1933 to William and Blanche Cridler in a house four generations of her fami­ ly has called home. Upon graduating from ThomappleKellogg High School in 1951, she entered the Butterworth Nursing Program. In 1953, Helen became the beloved wife of Robert Wenger in a marriage that spanned six decades. Helen liked to have her kitchen smell of popcorn on Saturdays, pot roasts on Sundays, and home baked bread and cookies the other days of the week. There was a ready pot of coffee ready for friends and neighbors, friends and neighbors who knew there was always an open invitation to break bread at the Wenger dinner table. In addition to the six chil­ dren they raised, more than a few teenagers around Middleville knew they had a place to stay at the Wengers. Over the years the smell of cinnamon rolls at Christmas greeted foreign exchange students who had no home to celebrate other than Helen and Bob's. In 1970 they welcomed foreign exchange student Esther Fihl from Denmark to stay with them for a year. Helen enjoyed Tiger base­ ball, playing cards, cribbage, and bowling. In 1978, in addition to “mom,” a new generation started lovingly calling her “Nonni.” In later years, friends and family often found themselves help­ ing her solve that one diffi­ cult word in the daily word jumble or assembling a bam rafter for a puzzle she was putting together. Outdoors, her garden was her passion, and she would spend many hours in the warmer months tilling the earth with her children and For many grandchildren, years she worked at a local pharmacy in town. As an active member of the United Methodist Church in Middleville (she was known for her doughnuts) and an engaged member of the community, with over two decades spent serving on the Family Independence Agency Board (Department of Human Services and the Thomapple Manor), she and Bob were awarded the Hometown Heroes Award of 2010 by the Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation. To all who knew her, she ' t -14 X •T A A ■ - ■- ♦ I fife. - OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 5 • 1-3 PM was a little person with a lot of energy. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Blanche Cridler; brother Dean Cridler; and grandson Travis Wenger. Together with her hus­ band Bob, Helen will contin­ ue to be cherished by her family: Christina and Edward Gibson (Nathan/Rebecca Gibson, John/Alisha Gibson and Michael/Stephanie Gibson); Mart and Sheri Wenger (Chanda/Joe Slenk, Noah/ Stephanie Wenger, Jessie/ Josh Forbes, Levi Wenger, Lynsey/Taylor PaulMehalski, Katlyn Krohn, and Jake Krohn); Phil and Becky Wenger (Tyler/Stephanie Wenger and Tessa Wenger); Mary and Doug Newman (Matthew Newman, Jake/ Josh Cassie Newman, Newman, and Mark Newman); Dan and Anne Wenger (Joe Wenger and Sarah Wenger), and Thad Wenger. Also cherishing her memory is her sister Joyce (Rod) Yates, brother in-law Chris Wenger, 15 great­ grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and loving friends Henrietta and Scott Scheerhom. To all, she is a pretty awesome lady who will be greatly missed. Family and friends are invited to come to the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, 914 W. Main Street, Middleville on Sunday, May 5 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Condolences may be also made online at www.beelergoresfuneral.com A ceremony celebrating Helen’s life will be held on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 4 p.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church (UMC), 111 Church Street, Middleville. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Middleville UMC Building fund or Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation ■Si (Travis Wenger), PO Box 164, Middleville, MI 49333. 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Pictured are, front row (from left), ninth graders Kyle Bailey, Ryan Bowerman, Jordan Dobbins, Holly Hall, Alyssa Miller, and Sheperd Trickle. Second row, 10th graders Htoo Grace, Conor Leach, Samantha Miller, Jonathan Rinvelt, Nathanael Ryfiak, and Evan Smelker. Third row, 11th graders Kaylee Chambers, Brandon Dollaway, Sydney LeMay, Taylor Miller, Ronaldo Sambrano, and Samantha Stewart. Bback row, 12th graders Kasey Adams, Grant Allison, Alicia Czarnecki, Nicole Gulch, Taylor LaBean, Krystal Lamkin, Casey Lawson, Juan Mascorro, Kaitlyn Telfor, Zachary Trippett, Karleigh VanSiclen. Not available for the photo were ninth graders Elizabeth Coe, Colton Piotrowski, and Steven Vannette, 10th grader Mason LaMange, and 12th grader Nathan Stahl. Is? See us on Facebook The Revue (Nashville Theatre Group) and The Revue (Children’s Theatre) i * Thornapple Kellogg Middle School recently honored the April students of the month. Pictured are (front row, from left) sixth graders Hailey Bivens, Caleb Bronkema, Emily Bush, Riley Kidder, Nathan Kinne, Kinsee Lettinga, Brooke Luepnitz, Katie Marentette, Catherine O’Brien, Kaylee Spencer, Lauren Verlinde, Alexis Webster; (second row) seventh graders Jay Benedict, Eden Beyer, Jayden Brewer, Nicholas Cornelius, Adriana Cortese, Michael McAlary, Lia Miller, Grant Mulder, Sophia Rousseau, Sydney VanPolen; (third row) eighth graders Brittany Blair, Derek Brandon, Jason Coles, Katlynn Hall, Kiley Hilton, Hannah Kulikowski, Kollin Pitman, Katelyn Sparks, Holly VanStee and Autumn Zwyghuizen. Spectrum Health chaplain guest speaker for GFWC meeting $125,000 • • • • on It - JI 1 Firs tfRehab Area will meet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8 at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. Sister Sue Tracy, chaplain at Spectrum Health, will be the guest speaker. Tracy specializes in call­ ing on oncology patients, having been through cancer herself four times. Her topic will be called “Laugh just for the Health of It.” Anyone interested in attending can call 616-8222874 or visit the club’s web­ site, www.gfwcgunlake.org. ■ 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 MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News ads ^5 iftj i 4525 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B Middleville, Ml 49333 o 269-795-4230 CM J* a N 'i �The Sun and News, Saturday, May 4, 2013/ Page 7 a L * * Hometown Hero nominations due May 6 w il J fl II The nomination deadline for the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation’s annual Hometown Hero Award is Monday, May 6. The Foundation awards the honor to residents and organizations within the Thornapple Kellogg School District who have gone above and beyond in service Local to the community, restaurant owners, a farmer, a golf course owner have all been among the diverse hon­ orees in past years. From 1997, when the Sclafani family, owners of Phil's Restaurant, was hon­ ored to 2012 when recipients Terri Vanderkooi and Joyce Domire received applause for their support of students. * 8 >2** ■* local heroes have been cele­ brated. Area residents are encour­ aged to nominate residents like farmer Bill McKeown, the 2001 honoree who's con­ tribution to the community was through much more than agriculture. TAEF accepts nomina­ tions of those whose service to the community is unseen or not obvious, like Yankee Springs Golf Course owner Frank Tichvon, whose sup­ port of young golfers is still honored. To nominate someone for the 2013 "Hometown Hero" award, names should be sub­ mitted to Judy Hendrickson a t jhendrickson@tkschools.org. Community garden planned by Caledonia church Caledonia United Methodist Church will spon­ sor a free community garden. Anyone interested in find­ ing out more can attend a spaghetti lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5 in the fellowship hall. The church is located at 250 Vine Street. The garden planting will • • B I 1 b'i k I 'i I take place at 8754 Kraft Avenue at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18. The garden is about one acre and will allow shar­ ing of a variety of vegetables, herbs and flowers. Free will donations will be accepted and used toward the garden. For more information, contact the church office at 616-891-8669. Blood drives in the area during the month of May include: Clarksville — Friday, May 10, Clarksville Bible Church, 191 S. Main St., 11:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Delton — Wednesday, May 15, Delton Kellogg Middle School, 327 N. Grove St., noon to 5:45 p.m. Middleville Wednesday, May 22, Township Thornapple Emergency Services, 128 High St., noon to 5:45 p.m. schedule To an appointment to donate, call 800-733-2767 or visit for redcrossblood.org more information. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with permission), parental weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, and who are in generally good health and have not donated blood for 56 days may be eligi­ ble to donate. ’l • : Celebrating C 1 Year! 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Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Investors can learn from swimmers’ diets Summer isn't here yet, but it's getting close. And for many people, the arrival of summer means it's time for swimming at the local pool or lake. If you're just a casu­ al swimmer, you probably don't have to adjust your diet before jumping in. But that's not the case with competitive swimmers, who must con­ stantly watch what they eat and drink, particularly in the days and hours preceding their races. While you may not ever have to concern yourself with your 400-meter individual medley “splits," you can learn a lot from swimmers' consumption pat­ terns — particularly if you're an investor. For starters, to sustain energy and stamina for a rel­ atively long period of time, competitive swimmers need to eat easy-to-digest carbo­ hydrates such as whole wheat, whole grains, apples and bananas. When you invest, you want to build a portfolio that is capable of distance." “going the Consequently, you need investments that provide car­ bohydrate-type benefits — in other words, investments with the potential to fuel a long-term investment strate­ gy. Such a strategy usually involves owning a mix of high-quality stocks, bonds, government securities and certificates of deposit (CDs). By owning these vehicles, in proportions appropriate for your risk tolerance and time horizon, you can help your­ self make progress toward your financial goals — and lessen the risk of running out of energy “mid-stream.” Of course, competitive swimmers have to be diligent not just in what they do eat but also in what they don’t. That’s why they avoid sweets, such as sodas and desserts, when it's close to race time. These items do not provide lasting energy — in fact, they actually sap energy once the sugar wears off. As an investor, you, too, need to avoid the temptation of l( sweets” in the form of high- yield or “hot" investment vehicles. You may find some of these investments to be alluring, but you will need to carefully weigh the extra risks involved. For many people, these types of invest­ ments may not provide the long-term stability needed to help maintain a healthy, pro­ ductive investment portfolio. While what swimmers eat, or don't eat, is important to them, their drinking habits are also crucial. The compet­ itive environment — warm pool water, warm air temper­ atures and high humidity — can quickly lead to dehydra­ tion, so swimmers need to drink sizable amounts of water and sports drinks before and during practice. And you, as an investor, need your own type of liq­ uidity, for at least two rea­ sons. 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Without such a fund, you may be forced to dip into long-term invest­ ments to pay for unexpected costs, such as a major car repair, a new furnace or a laree © bill from the dentist. So the next time you see swimmers competitive churning through their lanes, give a thought as to the type of diet that is helping propel them along — and think of the similarities to the type of “fueling” you'll need to keep your investment strategy moving forward. 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One of the main attractions was Jonathan Morgan, and Kalamazoo Barry County Coordinator for the Michigan Bluebird Society. For 15 years, Morgan's yard has been “Certified Backyard Habitat" for the National Wildlife Federation. Morgan has also worked as a bird-bander and avian researcher at the Kalamazoo Nature Center. This year he is monitoring over 100 bluebird nesting u_ •It xes. According to Morgan, bluebirds thrive in open fields and orchard habitat. Bluebirds are no longer endangered, but they are a good indicator of healthy habitat. With the expansion of agriculture in the United States over the past 200 years bluebirds found more places to call home. With urbanization and increased use of agricultural chemi­ cals, the bluebird population began to decline. Then came the introduction of non­ natives birds which aggres­ sively compete for nesting sites, such as the sparrow and starling. The 1960s saw a ban on the use of DDT and research showing bluebirds will read­ ily nest in man-made boxes. By the 1970s the bluebird population began to grow again. In 1978, the North American Bluebird Society was created to increase awareness for more bluebird nesting habitat. Morgan's flyer, handed out at the festival, states bluebirds start to nest in Michigan during March and April. Most often, a pair will have two broods during a nesting season which lasts into early August. Bluebirds reportedly prefer open, grassy locations such as lawns, golf courses, farm fields and meadows. Each nesting pair, according to Morgan, needs about 1.5 to 2 acres of open land and are easily attracted to nest boxes. “You can have a small plot of mowed grass and still bluebirds." attract bluebirds,” said “The Morgan. female decides if a man-made box is a good place to nest. “The hole of the box should face Southeast away from the pre­ vailing winds. 1 pair my box placements, so the birds can choose one or the other. There are always nuances to how a bird chooses its nest­ ing box. Water is also a big i 4 & Jonathan Morgan speaks at the Middleville Woodpecker Festival about attracting and monitoring bluebirds. Morgan monitored 156 nesting boxes on three properties last year. The boxes produced 177 tree swallow fledglings, 35 black-capped chickadees babies, 43 house wrens, and 107 eastern bluebird youngsters. He is a widely-published wildlife photographer. o/ ♦ 50 -n ' O1 Feminine and full of color, this bouquet is perfect to wow any Mom in your life! 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May 4. 2013/ Page 9 n Woodpecker Festival brings visitors to Middleville -1 i *• limwi i lUli'I •> •• I M nJ I ft 1 r & il’im * ' JSf.S.T*’ ;• / - ■ r’ jtlOLjUi * o 7 * kll1 :II1 h *£5*^ S *» w1 T’ 1 i’ .ji J AA *» f' ■i "* ■> *^s Brian Fox Ellis portrayed John James Audubon and was the featured speaker for the Woodpecker Festival. He made appearances at Thornapple Kellogg elementary schools during the day and at the TK and community library Thursday night. Pictured, he is at McFall Elementary teaching students a Native American dance and telling a fable about how birds got their feathers. -• * _ - At a family presentation at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library, Brian Fox Ellis as John James Audubon talked to guests about birds. He shared stories and got audience participation when he demonstrated how birds fly. ^r'‘ Ri T t'lk w ILa. 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Saturday, May 4, 2013 Caledonia middle school orchestra students earn honors a I 3 r & ai 4 r* % % *S4 ’y Members of the Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School eighth grade orchestra are (from left) Michael Bursch, Matthew Shannon, Amber Valk, Audriana Skonecki, Booke Harper, Taylor Waber, Allison Samp, Katie Bork, Bailey Birman, Megan Phanrisvong and Erin Vigna. Members of the Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School seventh grade orchestra are, front row (from left), Miles Werdon, Madelyn Verbrugge, and Joe Greene. Back row> Isabella LaFramboise, Ian Klug, Jacob Widlits, Alexa Sumner, Abby "»!• rk. 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Earning a second division rating from Kraft Meadow Middle School were Isabelle LaFramboise, Alexa Sumner, Madelyn Verbrugge, Matthew Shannon, Amber Valk, Audriana Skonecki, Brooke Harper, Taylor Waber, Allison Samp, Bailey Birman, Erin Vigna and Parker LaGrow. From Duncan Lake Middle School, students earning a first division rating were Lindsay Doane, Jacob Leroy, Conner Dean, Kelli Laube, Sydney Wallace, Erican Santiago, Rachel Maloney, Brianne Nickel, Jordyn Skinner, Merry Ashby, Natalie JaBaay, Gabby Rodriguez, Tatum reynolds, Ashley Hoholik, Olivia Kellev Logan Kelley, Klinker and Pitchford. Earning a second division rating from Duncan Lake Middle School were Ryan Huynh, Kaitlyn Ulrich, Winston Weibel, Mckenna Raaymaker, and Molly Flynn. Kraft The Kraft Meadows orchestra will have its final concert concertat ato:ju 6:30p.m. p.m. on Tuesday, May 7 at the Duncan Lake Performing Arts Center. 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In case of inclement weather, the ceremonies will move to the main gym of the high school. Music teacher Ray Rickert will be the keynote speaker for the commencement. Hannah Lamberg Hannah Lamberg was named the class valedictori­ an. The daughter of Brad Michelle Lamberg, Hannah has been a member of the golf and tennis teams, a National Honor Society member, a peer listener and a student council member. She has also served on Young Life and the Barry County Youth Advisory Council. Hannah plans to attend Ferris State University to pursue a degree in pre-med. » 1 f I h I ’ I *3 * k * 1*. J s Hannah Lamberg, valedictorian Bethany Blough Chandler Bronkema Alicia Czarnecki Allison Brown 1* * J ki 1• * J LI _—— JI ■■ ■ w gfM M K■ I II -7» ■« : J jf Ltf £ ||gg Hull! V I Ita - • Vitali ar rr ]a _& W - w un M r 11 .Ji Witt- H| I U *•» .« lltc — r-^i IDS’. Mr *. 0^'iC <9 $ & More j 0I 0 1 OJ)' 0 The high school also released the names of the remaining Top 10 students for the Class of 2013. In alphabetical order they are: Bethany Blough Bethany is the daughter of Raymond and Kathleen Blough and has been active in National Honor Society, in tutoring elementary stu­ dents, in assisting at summer camp, and in olunteering with the summer reading program. After graduation, Bethany plans to attend Grand Rapids Community College and Grand Valley State University to pursue a degree in business. She would like to have a career in camp administration. Chandler Bronkema Chandler is the son of Daryl and Melissa Bronkema and is employed at the Courthouse Athletic Center as a referee. He also plays bass guitar for his church praise band. has Chandler has earned awards from Word of Life and is the recipient of the Liberty University Champion Award. He has been part of a mission trip to Costa Rica, as well. Chandler plans to attend University Liberty in Virginia to pursue a degree in pre-med. Allison Brown Allison is the daughter of Rex and Lisa Brown. Allison has been active in the Big Brother/Big Sister program along with Circle of Giving, Young Life, Youth She’s Advisory Council. also been busy in her youth Rebecca Jacobs After graduation, Rebecca plans to attend NYU in Manhattan to pursue a pre­ med degree. She would like to study abroad in London., Sean Jager Sean is the son of Jeff and Lisa Jager. He’s served as an AV tech, been a member of the Science Olympiad team and has participated in engi­ He neering competitions, was also a member of the soccer team. After graduation, Sean plans to attend the University of Michigan to major in Computer Engineering. He would like to become a hard­ ware engineer. Noah Newton Noah is the son of Darryl and Michelle Newton. Noah has played on the football, baseball and basket­ ball teams. He is a member of the National Honor Society and Teens Against Tobacco Use. Noah has served on the Barry County Abuse Substance Task Force, volunteered at God's Kitchen and works as a front line cook at Old Chicago. Noah plans to attend the University of Michigan to major in finance. Rebecka Thaler Rebecka is the daughter of Doug and Cindy Thaler. She has been a member of the JV tennis team, the National Honor Society, 4H, and Leighton Church. Rebecka plans to attend University Cornerstone where she'll pursue a degree in biology. K. * Zackary VanDommelen Zackary is the son of Steven and Caryn Give the gift of massage • * VanDommelen. He has been a member of to your hard working mother! 5T * the football and basketball Massages... $23 1/2 hr. Massages teams and is a member of the Iffl to r^iaircuts^re^n ||liiiii||3||11 National Honor Society. 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Alicia plans to attend Notre Dame to major in environmental engineering with a focus in water resources and hydrology. Rebecca Jacobs Rebecca is the daughter of William and Julie Jacobs and has been a member of National Honor Society, an editor for the yearbook and, during her senior year, received highest honors. She works as a trainer at Red Robin. DAWI0ALON “’795-3009 i 4 ’ « Sean Jager Noah Newton Home. After graduation. Zackary plans to attend the University of Michigan to pursue a degree in pre-med. Rebecka Thaler Zackary VanDommelen Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads » LA COUNTRY Built For You DURABILITY SPEED & PERFORMANCE L Features: Patented Stand-Up Deck with the Quick Release System Easy, Point & Go Joystick Steering Traditional Dual-Lever Steering Pivoting Front Axle and Deck Heavy-Duty Cast Iron Spindles Welded Steel Deck ONE-YEA J? 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Sherman Street, Nashville 17-852-1910 www.maplevalleyeq.com 06811308 �*- f] Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, May 4, 2013 TK fifth graders get peek at future careers J * f1 -< II I Tii -I * Environmentalist Matt Dykstra gets a little help from fifth grader John Miller during his presentation. • r by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer A chef, veterinarian, pho­ tographer, artist, nurse, doc­ tor, optical engineer, envi­ ronmentalist and even a judge were among the many professionals giving Page Elementary fifth graders career information. Career Day has been part of the spring agenda for Thornapple Kellogg fifth graders for several years. The two-day event brings in professionals representing several different fields to talk to students about options and choices they have and give them a little more insight into potential careers. Students were able to make selections from various speakers over a two-day period. During the presenta­ tions, students learned more about what kind of education is required to become a doc­ tor or environmentalist, what kinds of jobs are available for an artist or construction superintendent, and how an Donald Green, vice president of extended and international operation at Ferris State University, talks to Page students about future trends in careers. entrepreneur can turn a dream into a reality . Among this year's list of presenters were photogra­ pher Steve White, physical therapist Alexis Snyder, die­ titian Sarah Flessner, Barry Mike County Judge Schipper, veterinarian Dr. Amy Green, hair designer Shelly McQueen, medical t • **30 —-*• li doctor Dr. Jayne Courts Hodgson, and registered Continued next page i ■<5J i Kfflr LA t % ? ft ! - ■- HmNd » Ls0' M. <* — I if <r ( I 4 ’•jrfi Lwk’ MJ .<1 '* * h I .tf Urn iiiitai lit HI to r-< *1 I art i f ids C- :'A Thornapple Township Emergency Services firefighter Brett Laitila talks to students. Artist Don Williamson shows work created for adver­ tising. Williamson is a former TK school board member and retired art professor. ‘liauDr r $ CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES u VA Meeting Minutes The minutes for the April 17th, 2013 Township Board of Trustees Meeting which were approved on May 1st, 2013, are posted at the Township Offices at 8196 Broadmoor Ave, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org. ■* ■N q A/A - 06811096 Si CM so Rainbow Vacuum Sales & Service Call for Spring Specials r* li. ” ?n». I 616-240-9814 Lt. Col. Timothy Densham with the talks to students about life in the Army. ! Noah Webster tries on a U.S. Army helmet after lis­ tening about careers in the military. A X| » I I. �The Sun and News. Saturday. May 4, 2013/ Page 13 SC sends big group of teams to Crusader Cup I f I I illJ a ' 4 KI I ¥ I I IV 1 8 M «SI>, kl ■ ri n Thomapple Area Soccer Club (TASC) sent nine teams to Kalamazoo to com­ pete in the 6th Annual Crusader Cup Soccer Tournament, and had a successful weekend thanks in part to some of the first sunny days of the spring. More than 100 teams came to compete in this tour­ nament, which attracts a large, diverse group of teams that creates a fun and excit­ ing atmosphere as well as excellent competition. TASC teams were made up of girls and boys in division from U9 to UI4. Each team played a minimum of three games throughout the weekend. A pair of the TASC teams, the UI I Boys team coached by Dave DeHaan and the Ul3 Boys team coached by Scott Baker reached the finals in their divisions. The UH boys played exceptionally well all week- 1 a Continued from previous page v1 V < 3* 1 It-** I I ■ Ul BA > ■ -1♦ • ■ L end. They started Friday night with a 2-2 tie against the Marshall SC Redhawks, returning Saturday afternoon to defeat the CATS FC team. The TASC U1 I boys won their bracket, putting them in the an early Sunday morning semifinal game against the GR CREW Juniors team which it topped 1-0. In the finals, the TASC Uli boys fell 3-2 in their second meet­ ing with the Marshall SC Redhawks. "To watch our boys play their hearts out was a win for me," said DeHaan after the final game. "I am proud of our boys and excited for the rest of the season." The TASC U13 Boys team made a dominate appearance all weekend in the : oys U13 Silver division. Coach Baker said his team enjoyed beautiful soccer weather, great competition and challenging play all weekend. The boys played very well X A ♦r 1 < ■’ J'l JI Ift * I, Li I / nurse Shelly Hart. A second day of speakers included construction super­ intendents Bill Ogden and Rachael Martemucci, Lt. Col. Timothy Densham, Matt environmentalist Dykstra, firefighter Lt. Brett Laitila, orthodontist Dr. Eric artist Hannapel, Don Williamson, optical engineer Paul Bourget, and chef Justin Straube. In addition, Donald Green, ice president of extended vice and international operations at Ferris State University, talked to students about the next generation of careers and what career areas likely will be in demand. "Education is great. It's really about making a cool life your you," Green told the fifth graders. "I don't care where you go to school or what career you pursue, what matters is that you get an education that lets you have a really cool life." Green reminded students that the less educated they are, the more likely they are to be unemployed or have lower-paying jobs. "It's not cool if you can't pay your bills and you can't have fun. It is cool to have a job you love and you love doing every day," he said. He told students it’s not enough simply to want to go but more to college — importantly to have a goal to finish college. He said nearly 26 percent of freshmen drop out their first year of college, and much of it is due to lack of commitment to a goal or poor academic skills. He showed students some of the futuristic kinds of things being done today with "smart appliances and tech­ nology, personal health and in the environment. And he talked to students about how they will be the people filling those jobs in the future and exploring new careers. He said future trends will include needs in personal digital forensics. media, environment and energy, genetic and personal medicine, data analytics and soft­ ware engineering. “The most important thing is that you have a plan and a goal and you work to achieve that goal. 1 want you to have fun in your job. 1 hope you get a really cool job and have a really cool lite,' life," he said. The TASC U9 boys, U9 girls and U10 girls teams get together in the sunshine at the Crusader Cup in Kalamazoo Saturday, the first tournament experience for many and found themselves in the championship game where of the young players. they finished as runner-up. The TASC U13 boys scored a 4-2 win over PASS FC to start the tournament Saturday morning. They continued their play with a tough 1-0 lose to TKO CREW Juniors on Saturday afternoon, which would be their only loss in regular bracket play. A 5-0 win start­ ed their Sunday play, over the host club Kingdom Select team. That last victory put the TASC team into the UI3 Silver final, a rematch against the TKO Crew Juniors who scored a 7-0 win over the TASC boys. TASC coach/administrator Matt Barnes wore his orange and black proudly The TASC U11 boys team coached by Dave DeHaan shows off its hardware after throughout the weekend as placing second in the Boys U11 Silver Division at the Crusader Cup in Kalamazoo TASC had the largest num­ last weekend. Team members include (front from left) Bennett Halle, Tyler Gehres, ber of collective teams playing for a club other then the Allen Saunders, Ethan Harrison, Hunter DeHaan, £back) assistant coach JDory Harrison, Colson Brummel, Aiden Hannapel, Kaiden Pratt, Hudson DeHaan, Owen host club, Kingdom. Barnes said "this tourna­ Woods and coach DeHaan. Missing from photo is Rigdon Pederson. ment is good experience for hensive player development. environment." portive our younger players just area, a region which includes fall Tryouts for the TASC provides competitive Caledonia, starting out in travel soccer Middleville, 2013/spring 2014 season soccer for boys and girls and Delton as well as our older players. I Hastings, will be held June 17 at the 18 ages in 8 to saw a lot of smiles from Wayland. Thornapple Kellogg High area Thomapple River Thomapple Area Soccer coaches, players, and parents School. More information is Caledonia, (Middleville, all proud to be part of a club Club (TASC) was formed by available at the club ’ s web ­ Delton, Hastings, and that is growing and succeed- parents - "To cultivate soccer www.thornapplearsite Wayland). The club is dedi ­ players who possess ing in our area." easoccerclub.com . cated to keeping travel soc ­ TASC teams are made up advanced skills, strong deter­ of boys and girls ages 8 to 18 mination, and love of the cer affordable and conven­ from the Thomapple River game in a fun, safe, and sup­ ient while offering compre- Carpet GST THE LATEST STYLES PROFESSIONAL ADVICE IN STOCK SELECTION OF CARPET. LAMINA & VINYLS CARPET CLEANING RESTORATION PATCHES FREE ESTIMATES 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Carpet £ Flooring 269-795-3000 • 210 E. Main, Middleville carpet.com •269-795-4300 �* * ■ Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, May 4, 2013 I TK girls stay unbeaten with wins over Wildcats and Saxons J Thomapple Kellogg's var­ sity girls’ soccer team scored its sixth shutout in seven games, topping the Saxons 5-0 inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Monday in OK Gold Conference action. The Hastings defense was able to keep the Trojans off the scoreboard for most of the first half. The Trojans lone goal in the first 40 min­ utes came off a comer kick by Erin Scheidel. It glanced off a Saxon defender into her ■A own goal. 4 Hastings head coach Tim Schoessel said that his team's defense was “spot on" in the first half, but mis­ takes and penalties piled up in the second half. Kelli Graham fired a free kick from about 25 yards out into the upper comer of the goal, just over seven minutes into the second half, to give the Trojans a 2-0 lead. TK added a second goal in Thornapple Kellogg’s Victoria Fuller tries to get conthe first ten minutes of the trol of the ball along the sideline Monday in Hastings. second half as Scheidel (Photo by Perry Hardin) scored off a through ball from teammate Hayley Balsitis to make it 3-0. In the final 15 minutes, TK added goals by Graham and Scheidel. Graham head­ ed in a crossing pass from Shelbi Shephard for her sec­ ond goal of the game. Scheidel scored her third goal on a penalty kick with about ten minutes to play. 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Caledonia varsity boys •a ’ track and field head coach Kevin Remenap said his team had its best perform­ ance of the year Thursday as it topped the Pioneers 95-42 in East Grand Rapids to improve to 3-1 in the OK White Conference. Trent Feyen started off the meet with his best split of the season in the 3200-meter relay, helping the Scots to win that race in 8 minutes 21 seconds, and the rest of the team followed his lead. The Pioneers took just one victory on the track. Feyen teamed with Lucas Barnes, Josh Risner and Jensen Miller to win the 3200-meter relay. Eddie Kelly, Jalen urton, Landon Tompkins and Jacee Gutowski won the for relay 400-meter Caledonia in 46.45 seconds. lehm, Bryan Kelly, Cam and VanNamen Jake Overway took the 800-meter relay in 1:35.41. The team of Justin Tuuk, Feyen, Steven Sammons and VanNamen finished off the night by win­ ning the 1600-meter relay in 3:38.02. Miller and Overway, Kardokh Piromari won two individual events each. Overway took the 110-meter high hurdles in 15.15 and the 300-meter intermediate hur­ dles in 41.15. Miller led an outstanding performance by the Fighting Scot distance runners, taking the 1600 in 4:39.48 and the 3200 in 10:15.44. Piromari won the shot put with a mark of 45 feet and the discus at 127 feet 6.5 inches. Caledonia also had Kelly win the 100-meter dash in 12.12, VanNamen the 400 in 53.14 and Feyen the 800 in 2:06.59. Steven Sammons took the high jump for Caledonia, clearing 6-0. The Scots close out the conference duals with a M make-up against Jenison Monday, then return to East Grand Rapids for the confer­ ence meet Thursday and Friday, The Caledonia girls suffered just their second league loss Thursday, falling to 3-2; in the conference as the Pioneers scored a 93-43 victory. “EGR is by far the best team in the OK White," said Caledonia girls' coach Joe Zomerlei. The only event the Scots won on the track was the 400-meter dash, which Holly Rave took in 1:00.63. Jenna Schumaker won the discus for the Scots with a mark of 91-3 and Grace Sallee took the shot put at 32-6.5. Both Fighting Scot teams topped rival South Christian in non-conference duals Tuesday. boys Caledonia The scored a 101-36 win. The Scot team had seven different guys win individual races on the track. Kelly won the 100 in 12.3, Dean Chase the 110 hurdles in 16.0, Miller the 1600 in 4:52, Overway the 300 hurdles in 42.2, Barnes the 3200 in 11:03, VanNamen the 400 in 54.0 and Feyen the 800 in 2:10. Piromari was a two-time winner, taking the discus at 124-11 and the shot put at 42-3. Gutowski added a win in the high jump by clearing 5-10 and Logan Young won the pole vault at 10-0. »!• Barnes, Feyen, Miller and Risner won the 3200-meter relay in 8:35. Jake Vaughn. Sammons Miller, and VanNamen won the 1600meter relay in 3:41.3. The team of Kelly, Blehm, Jake Harrison and Overway took the 800-meter relay in 1:36.9. It was Kelly, Burton, Gutowski and Harrison teaming to win he 400-meter relay in 46.3. The meet between the girls’ teams was much clos­ er. The Sailors won more individual events, but the Scots pulled out a 75-62 win. Rave and Sallee pulled out two wins each for the Scots. Rave won the 200-meter dash in 28.20 and the 400 in 1:01.60. Sallee took the shot put with a mark of 38-8.5 and the discus at 118-6. The two teams split the relays, and the Scots piled up enough second and third place points to win the dual. Sallee led sweeps of both the Bordewyk third. The Scots also had Allie Donalson win the 800 in 2:28.30. Donalson, Bordewyk. Seromik Megan and Schroder teamed to win the 3200-meter relay for Caledonia in 10:39.31 and events, with throwing Sydnee Ellison and Jenna Schumaker also placing in each. Hannah Schroder led a sweep of the 3200-meter run for the Scots, finishing in 11:55.00, with Hannah Hazelbach second and Olivia Scot tennis scores second White win, tops Arrows F I I I I i hp II * I HU’ [HUP® $0 4 I number four. The Scots followed up that match with a tough non-con­ ference dual against h i c h the Hudsonville, w which Eagles won 7-1. Caledonia got its lone point from the first doubles team of Carlie Crank and Madelyn Lomonaco which won 6-3, 7-5 over the Eagles' Zabrea Lubbers and Katie Szostak. The Scots conclude a busy week at the Allegan Invitational today (May 4) and will be back in action Monday at East Grand Rapids. The Scots travel to Forest Hills Northern for a quad Tuesday. singles as well for the Scots, but w as downed in the end 62, 7-5, 6-4. In the other two singles matches, the Scots had Emma Gilliam score a 6-1, 6-0 win at number three over Danielle Front and Julia Lopez top Kolby Kloosterman at number four 6-1, 7-5. The two teams split the li doubles flights. Caledonia had the duo of Emilee Bont and Kendall Wilson score a 6-2, 6-1 win over Hailey Stasiak and Emma McLane at second doubles and the team of Grace Ward and Sami Becker top Rachel Fox and Elena Bishop 6-2, 6-0 at Caledonia won three of the four singles matches to score a 5-3 win over visiting Lowell in OK White Conference action Wednesday. The victory bumped the Fighting Scots' record to 2-1 in the league heading into a tough dual at Grand Rapids Christian which was sched­ uled for Friday. Maria Chase pulled out a come-from-behind three-set victory for the Scots at first singles, topping the Red Arrows' Amanda Susnak 46, 6-1, 6-3 to help the Scots avoid the tie. Emily Short played a tough three-setter at second LARGE Or small We Ship Rangers sweep set with Fighting Scot baseball team the Scots also had the team of Lauren DeBoer. Cara Murphy, Bianca Postema and Rave win the 800-meter relay in 1:54.90. The Caledonia boys and girls both won titles at the Lowell Invitational Saturday. ‘4 •is/. i * a 4 / u -1 I u X- 1 ■JV. Things got away from the Scots Thursday, after two close ones in Grand Rapids Tuesday. Forest Hills Central com­ pleted a sweep of its threegame OK White Conference set with the Caledonia varsi­ ty baseball team in Caledonia Thursday, topping the Fighting Scots 11-1 in six innings. The Rangers pounded out •a 12 hits and were helped by eight walks and three Caledonia errors. Jackson Overlund was 2-for-3 with a home nin a single and two RBI to lead the Rangers. Johnny Stasiak went 3-for-4, driving in two. Overlund and Stasiak scored two runs each as well. Ryan Zoet drove in the Scots' lone run. plating teammate Heath Hoogerhyde in the bottom of the first inning. That 1-0 lead the Scots created in the first inning was quickly wiped away. The Rangers added five runs in the top of the second, then added two in the third, one in the fourth and three in the fifth inning. Dan Zeman took the loss on the mound. He walked five and allowed three hits in an inning and two thirds. Aaron Schwark got the win for the Rangers, striking out five and allowing just two hits. Issac Andrusiak had the Scots' other hit. The two teams played two tight ball games Tuesday, with the Rangers scoring a 54 nine-inning win in game one of the doubleheader at Forest Hills Central High School. The Rangers then held on for a 7-5 win in game two. The Scots host a single game with Grand Rapids Christian today (May 4), making up for an early sea­ son rain-out, then will face Lowell in the league this comingI week. The Red Arrows come to Caledonia for two Tuesday. The Scots then go to Lowell for one game Thursday. Caledonia follows that up with a non­ conference doubleheader at Rockford May 10. -Z N* Next Time, Ship Your Luggage! k i A *> Authorized Shipping Outlet a* 4 We make it simple, convenient and stress-free. * * I i ■* 1■ •> l&h K J 4b 1 ■- T J' X i Authorized ShipCenter *V *■ sunshine Pack & Sh ip 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 f �- ) Page 16/The Sun and News, Saturday, May 4, 2013 I Trojans put big innings together to beat Saxons ! by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans scored their runs in bunches Tuesday. Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity softball team improved to 4-2 in the OK Gold Conference by scoring 9-4 and 21-6 victories over visit­ ing Hastings. The Trojans had five innings in the doubleheader in which they scored four runs or more. Sandra Gerou had the big blows for the Trojans in the 21-6 game-two victory, a two-out two-run home run in the top of the first inning and a two-out grand slam in the top of the second inning. That grand slam was part of a six-run Trojan outburst. She finished game two with seven RBI. Erin DeVries had three ■r RBIs for the Trojans in the second game, and Chloe Graham and Morgan VanPutten drove in two runs each. DeVries and VanPutten both had a pair of singles. VanPutten and Trojan lead-off hitter Paige Lajcak scored four times each. “We're hitting the ball very, very well,” said TK head coach Andy Saldivar, although he did say he’d like to see his team spreading the runs around a bit more. VanPutten played a big role defensively as well, lim­ iting the Saxons’ running game. She threw out two base-stealers at second dur­ ing the course of the double­ header and also picked off a runner at third to limit a Saxon rally in the bottom of the fifth inning of game two. TK led 15-5 heading into the bottom of the fifth inning of game two. Hastings extended the game to six innings with an RBI double ait. - game. That's all we can count on,” Harding said. Emily Hayes took the loss for the Saxons in game one, striking out six while walk­ ing four and allowing eight hits. O'Keefe took the loss in the circle in game two. TK is gearing up for a big wi th league showdown Wayland Tuesday. The Trojans scored two ten-run victories at Grand Rapids Union Thursday. TK took game one 10-0 in five innings. Aspinall got the win, striking out eight and allowing four hits. Lajcak was 3-for-4 with two doubles, finishing as one of six Trojans with at least two hits. VanPutten also had two doubles. Kelly Mousseau and Ashley Roy had two singles each. Gerou had a single, a triple, and three RBI. In game two the Trojans scored an 11-1 win. Lajcak, DeVries, VanPutten, Gerou, Morgan and Roy had two hits each, including a double for each. Alex DiPiazza was 2-for-3 too, and had a couple of out­ standing defensive plays in the contest. Kempema made some fine defensive plays at third too. Bailey got the win. She struck out 13 and allowed only two hits in six innings. I I I J I • I I ll ’ -if 1 r i 0 II hf ■ - • < 'L>‘ OU r- ***j* <^ir -/ * /.X ** *-« k L* * ’■ • - II I Wt< | Thornapple Kellogg’s Sandra Gerou has a smile on her face as she trots around second base after blasting a two-run home run over the center field fence Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) off the bat of Michelle Howlett which scored Alexis Morgan from second base. The Trojans used that extra at-bat to plate six more runs. Hastings had six hits in the game two loss, including a single and a double by Clara Peltz, who drove in two runs and scored twice herself. Stevie Pennepacker also had an RBI double for the Saxons, which was part of their four-run rally in the bottom of the third inning. Jessi O'Keefe had an RBI single for the Saxons in the bottom of the second. Graycen Bailey earned the win in the circle for TK, allowing the six hits and five walks. Saldivar was pleased with his young pitchers. Lexi Aspinall pitched the Trojans to the win in game pic 1 «* • u one, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out seven in the complete game •< effort. “Our pitching has done a Thornapple Kellogg shortstop Paige Lajcak turns to fire towards first after forcing great job for us, which is a big surprise,” Saldivar said, out Hastings’ Kylie Johnson at second base during the top of the third inning of game “I didn’t know how our one Tuesday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) pitching was going to hold up. That was a weak point for us (coming into the sea­ son) and our pitching has done a great job.” TK jumped on the Saxons early in game one too, scor­ ing four times in the bottom of the first inning. AUTO SERVICE CENTER 1 ** I J’ Your Local GM VanPutten, and Gerou Caledonia's varsity girls ’ from Rubina Veerakone. A very good looks at the goal in Automotive Specialists — ii m T-TT 1 ■/ / Kempema had RBI singles in soccer team doubled its scor- Good also assisted on a goal the opening half, but nice LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF 4 —L 1 rjixsznsx the rally. I ing total for the season in by Veerakone that gave the HASTINGS ON M79 saves by the EGR keeper kept “^Ihonobcm I Our azfut/nujuc. Diagnostic Computer Software VanPutten and Gerou jorrivare scoring PROTECTION OK White Scots a 3-0 lead, ■plan the game scoreless until the 1 is Compatible With All Makes & Models extended were both 2-for-4 at the plate cz<ss»> Conference victories over I warranties Alena Olsen put the Scots 30th minute. Stauffer finally with two RBI, and a single East Grand Rapids and on the scoreboard first, bury ­ snuck one in, after getting a Serving the ‘ JEFF DOBBIN and a double each. Jenison this week. area for over ing a hard shot off a pass form ball in Sam Maher in scoring _ / /eff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician 16 years! Kempema also drove in two —1 > Over 20 years experience The two victories push the Shelby VanLaar in the 17th position. runs. 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE Fighting Scots’ conference minute. VanLaar, a freshman, Stauffer netted her second mark to 4-1. They 11 start scored her first varsity goal goal ten minutes into the sectheir second swing through late in the first half off an ond half. The Scots put the league season at home assist from Shelby Kresnak. together a sustained threat in Grand against Sanxter said it was a good front of the Pioneer net and Rapids Call us for a 4 i Christian Monday, then travel team effort. Kresnak was a Veerakone laid the ball off to r to Jenison Wednesday. i force in the midfield through- Stauffer who placed a shot no pressure The Fighting Scots topped out the evening, getting lots just outside of the reach of theI i free in-home the Wildcats 5-1 Wednesday, of help from Olsen, Hannah Pioneer keeper to make it 2-0. 1 I “The company i estimate, ■ taking control of the game Jablonski and Jaime Canada, built by referrals" The Scots got their third early on. They built a 4-1 lead The defensive effort by goal three minutes later, Locally owned business installing American made products in the first half, with Annika Hoekstra, Natalie Maher collected the ball near Jenison s lone goal coming Avery, McKenna Maynard the goal line just inside the on a penalty kick. and Abby Morse, who con- box. She eluded three defendCaledonia head coach tributed on defense and in the ers as she looked to make a Steve Sanxter said Corrie midfield, held the Wildcats pass to Hannah Jablonski, Good was in top form the without a shot on goal other who was running to goal. • Rated #1 by Leading entire night and caused the than the one on the PK. When the Pioneer keeper Consumer Magazine Wildcats fits.” The Scots are 5-2-3 overall stepped toward Jablonski, • 10 Year Parts Warranty She scored her first goal 22 this season. They are sched- Maher turned to the goal and minutes in, collecting a the uled to be at Portage Northern scored herself. • Utility Rebates Available on ball in the defensive end and today (May 4) for aa non-conEast Scored its lone goal non-conSome Models carrying it seventy yards ference contest. on a restart with just under through the Wildcat defense ~ " • Financing Available Caledonia got its fourth ten minutes left to play. to get a shot off that made it win Monday, topping the; Brooke Hubbel was out2-0 in favor of the Scots. She Pioneers 3-1 in East Grand standing in goal for the Scots, also scored the only goal of Rapids. making seven saves. the second half, off an assist ---- j Courtney Stauffer had two DOBBIN'S I Hastings got an RBI single from Shayna Brooks, which scored Alli Taylor in the top of the third, then pulled to within 4-2 on a lead-off home run by Peltz in the top of the fourth, but TK answered quickly with three runs in the bottom of the fifth and two in the sixth. Hastings head coach Dawn Harding was pleased with the game one effort, as her young team tries to cut down on its errors and men­ tal mistakes. “We had three-up threedown innings, with good plays and talking and com­ municating. We're improv­ ing, little by little every I Caledonia girls finish first half of White season at 4-1 aco^ico COMPLETE sera fsi ini mz• - rac Itos. listen AUTO SERVICE, INC. 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You’ll boost your home's curb appeal and make your yard something everyone can enjoy. Leam more about lithium-ion battery powered tools at www.blackanddcckcr.com/'rccharge. s �Page 18/The Sun and News, Saturday, May 4, 2013 i TK goes 4-1 in three-setters to top the Saxons by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Things couldn't have been much more even Monday, not without everything ending in a tie. Thomapple Kellogg's var­ sity girls’ tennis team earned its first OK Gold Conference victory of the season, topping Hastings 5-3 in Middleville. The Trojans and Saxon enjoyed actually getting a match in. They enjoyed the sunshine. They enjoyed the close competition. “It was my favorite match to play by far,” said TK sec­ ond singles player Carly Noah. “It was a win in my heart." Noah had a big smile despite suffering one of the three Trojan losses. She was downed by the Saxons’ Noah VanDiver 6-4, 6-4. “(Noah) just got beat by a better player tonight. It was 64, 6-4 and I thought my two singles played maybe the best match she's played,” TK head coach Larry Seger said. “I thought she played very well player, against a tough VanDiver’s a tough player.” That match could have gone three sets. Five of the matches did go three sets Tuesday, with the Trojans winning four of the five. TK's Claudia Dykstra topped Hastings’ Tara Rowe 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 in the first singles match. Dykstra got a littie bit of breathing room in that third set, ripping a second serve for a winner with her Three matches went three sets with the Wildcats, including a pair of doubles victories for TK. Blain and Willson pulled out the first singles match 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 against Greta Barager and Shelby Comer. Seger said Blain was consistent from the baseline and aggressive at the net, and showed Willson good improvement on her serve and on serve return. The Trojans third doubles team of Telfor and Budd knocked off Emily Gibson and BreeAnna Hodel 6-3,4-6, 6-1. They were solid from the baseline according to their coach, with Telfor knocking some cross-court winners with her backhand and Budd ■ r 4. having a nice day lobbing the ball. Miller and Cisler scored a doubles win for TK too, at number four, knocking off Olivia Heusechele and Kelsey Oetman 6-2, 7-5. TK's lone win on the singles side came from Bashore at number three. She pulled out a close two-set win, 76(1), 6-4 against Jasmine Kunst. The Wildcats’ Henriette Reich pulled out a 6-2, 0-6, 62 win over Noah at second singles to help her team to the tie. TK closes out league duals at home against Ottawa Hills Monday, then will host Hamilton for a non-conference match Tuesday. / A >5 fa $ 6 4 .35^ Trojan second doubles player Hannah Lamberg hits a backhand shot Monday against Hastings. She teamed with Whitney McCullough to score a three-set win over the Saxons’ second doubles duo. (Photo by Brett Bremer) serve. Knowing when to attack and when not to was key for the Trojans’ top singles player"She “She just played her heart out tonight," Seger said of Dykstra. “I think one of the best matches, probably the ^est match she’s ever played *n her life. I thought she played really smart, “We had a strategy, we stuck A withA it and it just paid off- She played offense when she should have been playing backhand to go up 5-3, then offense and she played closed out the win on her defense when she should have been playing defense. She | SPRING IS HERE! • MOWERS • MOTORCYCLES • ATVs Competitive ' pricing on motorcycle tires Tony's Repair 1278 N. M-37 Hwy., Hastings (Just south of the Fairgrounds) 269-818-0324 [ ——AA to —A ro z t | | wasn't ripping shots off-balance and that type of thing, She just played smart I thought tonight.” Rowe played well herself. Saxon head coach Julie Severns said she saw hitting the ball great throughout the course of the match, but when she got down on the scoreboard her confidence waned a bit. TK also scored three-set wins at third singles, second doubles and fourth doubles. Hannah Bashore topped the Saxons' MacKenzie Monroe at third singles, and like in the first singles match the Saxon player won the first set. Monroe topped Bashore 76(4) in a tie-breaker to start, but Bashore rallied to win the next two 6-0, 6-1. The Trojans' second and fourth doubles teams played well enough. Whitney McCullough and Hannah Lamberg pulled out a 6-3, 67(5), 6-4 win over Hannah Kourtney Wilgus and Donavan at number two. The Saxon duo rallied from 4-1 down in the third set to make •» • ** — - ■ — ■ ——• — ■ it 5-4, before falling in the end. At number four Taylor Miller and Karley Cisler topped Olivia Rose and x Taylor Carter 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Q 4 TK got a strong match from Kaitlin Telfor and I X Bethany Budd at third doubles, as they topped Laura Shinaver and Natalie JK Jk > MU 1 l! ■ Anderson 6-1, 6-0. ■ I The Saxons' lone doubles • < I 1 JlV win came at the top flight. V. X ' X where Kelsi Harden and Kaitlyn Allan knocked off Michaela Blain and Kasey Willson 3-6, 6-1, 6-2. Hastings also had Hannah LaJoye score a 6-3, 6-2 win over TK’s Marlee Willshire at fourth singles. The Trojans are now 1-2-1 in the conference. Their match with Wayland « w Wednesday did end in a 4-4 * tie, meaning the two teams will likely head into the May Thornapple Kellogg second singles player Carly Noah 11 conference tournament tied for third place in the hits a forehand shot back at Hastings’ Abbey VanDiver league. during their match in Middleville Monday afternoon. 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Ashley Miller and Hannah Horvath had triples and Morgan Swift and Karleigh Hoekstra pounded doubles to power the Fighting Scot offense. Horvath was 4for-4 overall, and Miller finished 3-for-4 at the plate. Swift earned the win in the circle, allowing just two hits. She struck out 13 and didn’t walk a batter, The Scots came into the contest having scored a 10-0 non-conference win over “ Coopersville in five innings Friday. ;Swift got the win, striking out eight and walkingj none. Denton was 2-for-3 with two RBI, and Gerloski added a double for the Scot offense, The Scots are at the Northview Invitational today (May 4) and will be back at it in the OK White Tuesday when they host Lowell for a doubleheader. Caledonia then has a non-conference double­ header planned for Thursday against Thomapple Kellogg in Middleville. The Scots host their own Caledonia Invitational next Saturday (May 11). ‘•M Si GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. 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Every at bat Eastman singled, bedroom budget. Before you sien a a Middleville. 2 “Nicholas (Replogle) and apartments starting at §ive Mom a T aste d was tough, and our pitchers at $645. ^8^ priced contract with the allowed. Please call hig city firms, get a price rj? kept us in the games until we Jake (Swartz) gave us two pq o No pets allowed. Please can of the (Big (Easy. from us. We've served this (269)795-3889 to schedule an 9 could break through with strong starts,” Evans said. area since 1959. BLEAM ll some key hits.” “TK battled throughout, 1 appointment. EAVESTROUGHING Gift Certificates make Hastings built a 3-0 lead in tip my hat to Jack’s (Hobert) (269)945-0004 .• • 1 rT-»i 1 • 1 _ Sx SS great gifts I YANKEE SPRINGS MHC, game two with a run in the players. They didn’t quit.” _ . « rr-*1 'T-' • J • J — 7 a. Homes for sale or rent. 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Thursday 10/9, 9am- y One of two big double of its own in the home half of ANTIQUE 42"ROUND oak 7pm & Friday 10/10, 9amMonday-Saturday 7am-3pm plays turned by the Saxon the sixth, and earned a 7-5 table J1 lea^s & 4 3pm. Great selection at bari§ 126 E. Main St. • Middleville aLcp nrevented the win. Stairs $300 boi.(616)818gain prices Thursday, cleary defense prevented the win. 1132 (616)765-3321 ance on Friday. 4?8 Phone 269-795-7777 Fax 269-795-7713 4? Phillips had a double, a Trojans from extending that 4? 4? 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4? 4* 4* 4* 4* 4? 4* 4* 4* 4* 4? single and two RBI to lead q UALITY BUILT & LOrally in the fifth. SALE: BARN INDOOR Clay Francisco had a pair the TK offense. Ruban CALLY MADE: white cedar 6701 BROADWAY, N. of singles and an RBI for the French had a single and two chairs. Rocking chairs, Adir- freeport. SOME NEW 44t/i 5(nnuaC benches, swines, ondack, SOME Trojans, and Dalton Phillips RBI. 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Call J-Ad Graphics at prices; * (269)945 -9554. i www.bloughauto.com VOLKSWAGEN 616-765-8801 Specializing in 8 CM 2 Sales & Service O Blough Automotive Sales 8 Service -—r * �Page 20/The Sun and Newt Saturday May 4. 2013 Trojan boys’ golf fifth in Gold again, at jamboree in Hastings I he Saxons made full use fff the home-course advan­ tage Tuesday. Hastings varsity boys' golf team had its highest fin­ ish at an OK Gold Conference jamboree so far this season when it finished second to South Christian at Hastings Country Club lhe Saxons edged Grand Rapids Catholic Central on a fifth-score lie-breaker to earn second South place Christian and Catholic Central finished in the top two spots at each of the first two league jamborees. South Christian won Tuesday with a score of 170. followed by Hastings 173. Catholic Central 173. Wayland 210. Thomapple Kellogg 224 and Ottawa Hills NTS. South Christian's Grant Kapteyn was the only golfer in the 3Os. shooting 2-overpar 38. Luke Headley had the day's second-best round to lead the Cougars, scoring a 41 Paine led Lajoye Thomapple Kellogg with a 52. Ben Sinclair fired a 53. Justin Bergstrom 57 and Luke Poholski carded a 62. Behind Kapteyn for the Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads I Sailors, Nick \ anderHorst shot a 43, Johnney Kendall 44 and Josh Riemersma 45. Logan Barrett led Hastings with a 42. The Saxon team also got 43s from Danny Hooten and Alee Ridderboss and a 45 from Aaron Williams Chris Feldpausch clinched lhe tie­ breaker for Hastings with a 48. Catholic Central's fifth scone was a 49. Thomapple Kellogg will host the league at Yankee Springs Golf Course Monday. South Christian hosts a league jamboree Thursday. Comstock Park took the championship, with four golfers finishing among the top ten. Friday in the Thomapple Kellogg at Invitational Yankee Spnngs Golf Course. The - • by Panthers shot a 316, led Colten Kropf and Ryan Gayer who tied for fifth individually with a pair of 78s. Comstock Park also had Nick VanOost shoot a 79 to tie for seventh and Cameron Lucas an 81 to tie for ninth. Forest Hills Northern was second on the day with a 322. followed by West Catholic 325. Forest Hills Eastern 335. Hamilton 335. DeWin 338. e yron Center Northview 340. 348. Plainwell 348. Greenville 349. Delton Kellogg 357. Maple Valley 359. Wayland 362. Hopkins 392. 392 Thomapple Kellogg 406. Thomapple Kellogg B* 441. Wyoming 477 and Kelloggsville 499. Thomapple Kellogg was led by Sinclair's 96. Justin and Patrie each shot 99. Poholski added a 112. Josiah Schmid paced UK's *B' team w ith a 104. Hamilton's Nick Carlson and West Catholic's Sam Weatherhead tied for medal­ ist honors on lhe das. each shooting a I-over-par 73. Forest Hills Nonhem had Spencer Schab shoot a 74 and Austin Reynolds a 77 to place third and fourth respec­ tively. Plainwell's Peter Torres tied VanOost for seventh place at 79. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 No. 19/May 11, 2013 r .oM 138th year Geukes Market to close after 84 years in Middleville by Julie Makarewicz Ti ii£ bnn xnq ’(I ft 21O1J anuud dgslliv b zriup I wjI noO insnog XlffHBt aiz 2rli yd Juo tuodfi onizud ft omit •£V ©rfJ UiW is t Shi IOS OJ sjiuoD tsqmq d rfgion aw” x>s od liv sril bnstxs o) oiori 11 iw noO ixhsm Staff Writer For 84 years, customers in and around Middleville have been able to buy fresh, local­ ly produced meats and prod­ ucts from Geukes Market. But the family-owned business established in the village in 1929 is calling it quits and will shut its doors June 1. Don Geukes, the third generation of the Geukes family to run the market, said it’s simply just time to retire. “We aren’t being forced out by anyone. And it’s not about not having enough business. Business has been very good. It’s just simply time for me to retire,” said the 72-year-old. With none of the immedi­ ate family members wanting to continue the operation, Geukes opted to sell the property to his business neighbor Bradford White. “It’s a good thing. It will be good for Bradford. And the village is talking about extending the trail out past here to Crane Road. I think it will work out good,” he said. Don has been going to the market since he was a little 11 r i :ss:b Hi < X 1 4 1 71 1 •< £ •>*- □I 11 ■r (jfukfj /Harkft —— - 1929 - j~i - ■ i Geukes Market was established in 1929. Pictured here (from left) are founder Arthur Geukes, Ernie Ball, Chet Geukes, Evelyn Geukes, Donald Geukes, Florence Geukes, Harold Ball and Billy Stule. boy. His grandfather Arthur Geukes started the business. At that time it was located on Main Street in the village. Then Don’s father, Chester “Chet” and his aunt Evelyn took over the opera­ tion. Chet eventually bought out Evelyn and continued it himself. Don remembers working at the market through high school. Then he went to col­ lege, but decided to return to Middleville and continue the family business. He took over operations from his father in the mid- 1970s. They’ve added on twice to the present location at 500 High St. “I always enjoyed the work and I enjoyed the cus­ tomers. We know just about every customer on a first- See MARKET, page 6 Marcia Schondelmayer, Don Geukes and Jan Geukes stand by the sign on High Street entrance to the market. Orangeville program draws interest of British film crew by Fran Faverman d sriT tenwoT fibzsuT qgtifilO lbw isd) A Jrtgil ogg-nD iobfioifl no awon s r3gfun0 TlBlgOlS i art) bo • • 5(fT obakD riznoiq baiW ■i meal Mh Staff Writer The Orangeville Township Board of Trustees Tuesday learned of an Orangeville organization that was recently in the spot­ light. According to Marlene Greggorsen, a British Company Broadcasting news crew was filming at the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek and heard about the Orangeville Outreach Program. The crew request­ ed the opportunity to go to 1 Orangeville and film the pro­ gram. The resulting film will be shown on a BBC program in about a month and will be sent to Orangeville via a feed to the township website, www.Orangevilletownship.o rg, where viewers will be able to see it. Greggorsen also noted that last month the outreach program provided 68 fami­ lies with groceries from the pantry and served 177 meals through its Soup’s On pro­ gram. The program receives much of its funding from the Orangeville Open golf tour­ nament and the Barry Community Foundation. The board and audience also gave Mark Paradowski a standing ovation following the news he was selected as a recipient of a service award from Barry County United Way. Trustee Robert Perino, who had nominated Paradowski, said Paradowski had been an Orangeville res­ ident for 21 years and helped Emmons Lake team going to Odyssey world finals by Fran F’averman Staff Writer The teamthat is said to be Caledonia’s first state cham­ pionship Odyssey of the Mind state championship team in 16 years is now on its way to the event’s world finals to be held from May 22 to 25 at Michigan State University in East Lansing. The multi-grade team from Emmons Lake Elementary School made up of third, fourth, and fifth graders Ryan Doan, Eli Kersey, Noah McGrath, Lilly Parsons, and Collin Witvoet, also received a special award at the state championships recognizing the style and technical achievements for their solu­ tion to a spontaneous prob­ lem. The team is limited to a budget of $ 145 for the world finals competition and team members say they have learned valuable lessons in cleaning and using materials recycled from a variety of sources. While on the Michigan State campus for the competition, the team will be partnered with a team from another country. A team from Kraft Meadows Middle School placed sixth in the state competition and another placed 12th. feet of new sewer pipe was on a roll-call vote. with the planning and con­ now being laid under the Eric Pessell, director of struction of the new town­ channel. environmental services at the veterans ship hall, The board heard from Barry-Eaton District Health memorial, the annual County Commissioner Jim Department, said reported on Orangeville Days, the park DeYoung, who said the open his department's outreach and recreation area, the golf space and open space preser ­ activities. Among the activi ­ tournament and the outreach vation ordinance issue was ties are an initiative for program. Paradowski said, “I don't tobacco-free parks, educa­ tabled for the time being. Commissioners will tour tion about blood pressure deserve the award. It belongs county facilities May 15 as levels and information about to all the people who did the part of the strategic planning deer ticks and Lyme disease. work.” process, and May 16 they He added that no deer ticks In official township busi­ will discuss the county mas ­ in Barry County had been ness, Supervisor Tom Rook introduced a resolution for positive for Lyme disease ter plan. In other reports, Alice road improvements agreed but urged residents to be Kelsey, township representa­ with the Barry County careful. He noted that the upon Road Commission. Portions effective repellent for deer tive to the J.R. Wheeler Library in Martin reported ticks is one containing at of five roads will receive a the summer reading program least 20 percent DEET. treatment, slag-and-seal was all set to go and that 354 Responding to a question while two will receive a crack-and-seal treatment at a about the Yankee Springs See ORANGEVILLE, pg. 10 cost of $89,116. State Park, Pessell said 1,400 Improvements on gravel roads will be postponed from 2012 at a cost of $21,960. Center and edge-line paint­ ing will coat $5,216; and chloride dust treatment, if • Caledonia orchestra to bid farewell necessary, will have a tab of to longtime director $4,438.. Two additional improvements to provide • Roads, parks, services discussed guard rails on 9 Mile Road at by Caledonia Township board the creek crossing for 150 • Steal of home, walk-off hit earn feet on both sides of the creek and at the south side of Scots win over Eagles 9 Mile at Lindsey for 225 • TK girls best Bengals to end OK feet also were added at a cost Gold duals with 5-0 mark of $7,875. The resolution was approved unanimously In This Issue �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, May 11, 2013 Proposal for apartments gets preliminary approval by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer A proposal by Visser Brothers could create more apartments as part of the Middleville Towne Center development. Planning commissioners gave approval for the prelim­ inary planned unit develop­ ment that would create 38 townhouse-style apartments on approximately 4.24 acres on Towne Centre Drive just west of M-37. It’s just the first step of many the developer will have to go through before gaining final approval for the plans. The proposed townhouse apartments will be similar in appearance, craftsmanship and layout as those that were built on Towne Centre Drive in 2012, according to infor­ mation provided by Visser Brothers Inc. Bill Mast with Visser Brothers Inc. told planning Caledonia Farmers Market finds new home The Caledonia Farmers Market returns for another year beginning May 18. The market will be open every Saturday through Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year the market moves to a new location in the parking area at Caledonia Christian Reformed Church near the intersection of 100th Street and M-37. Seasonal produce, crafts, baked goods and other treats will be offered for sale from a variety of vendors. 06811833 \ ♦ jfor ■Eftrirhers. market Opening Day Saturday, May 18th NEW LOCATION!! Caledonia Christian Reformed Church Located at the corner of M37/l00th Across from the Caledonia Hardware Store. “Like” us on Facebook EVERY SATURDAY 9am - I pm May 18 August 10 May 25 August 17 June I August 24 June 8 August 31 June 15 Sept. 7 June 22 Sept. 14 June 29 Sept. 21 July 6 Sept. 28 July 13 Oct. 5 July 20 Oct. 12 July 27 Oct. 19 August 3 Oct. 26 commissioners he believes there is a need for this type of housing in the area. He said everything they built in the last phases were pre­ leased before they were even completed. Originally this area was planned for commercial development as part of the overall planned unit development of Middleville Town Center. Mast explained to the planning commission the need for more commercial development is just not being realized while the need for affordable apartments is seen. Middleville Town Center owns the shopping center to the south of the property and currently has an occupancy rate of 60 percent. It was built in 2002 and has yet to be too percent occupied. The plan will have seven buildings with 38 units and 38 car ports. There will also be an additional 58 parking spaces. Five of the proposed buildings will back up to each other and a common green area where a play­ ground structure will be included. Planning~a commissioners discussed several issues with the preliminary planned unit development including light­ ing, landscaping, signs and overall design of the build­ ings. Planning commissioner David Newman said he did­ n’t like the idea of more apartments. ’Tm not happy about it at all. It’s not what we envisioned for this site. I think it’s loading the schools down with more kids and I'm concerned about the taxes that will be brought in from this. It’s certainly going to be less than if it was developed commercially, he said. Planning commissioner Sherry Ronning reminded the council however that the of commercial chances development were unrealistic at this time. And she said "I’m not happy about it at all. It’s not what we envisioned for this site. I think it’s loading the schools down with more kids and I’m concerned about the taxes that will be brought in from this. It’s certainly going to be less than if it was devel­ oped commercially.” Planning commissioner | David Newman R even the idea of that many new single family homes was unrealistic today. Village zoning adminis­ trator Catherine Getty said there does appear to be a need for more rental units in the village. Planning commissioners said they would like addi­ tional information about the number of rentals in the vil­ lage and the vacancies. They also said they want the fire department to review the plans and will want to see < fl detailed landscaping plans. Planning commissioners said they want to keep the playground structure as part of the development for this project. . Visser Brothers will have to work now on a final development plan that will come back to the planning commission for a public hearing and recommendation to the village council. The village council will take final action on the proposed project. fl ■ ”, v YMCA summer park program explained by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer After getting more expla­ nation of a YMCA program, Middleville village council members said they will sup­ port the use of a village park this summer for the pro­ gram. Initially council members weren’t sure they wanted to commit the park for a week to use by just one group. They asked for more infor­ mation before making a decision. YMCA executive director Tom DeVault told the vil­ lage council members the program is a one-week drop-in camp. The YMCA of Barry County wants to use Calvin Hill Park for one week to provide this opportunity for youth in the area. The camp will be Aug. 5 to 9 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Each day, children can be dropped off for the camp activities. Children may attend ’every day or just some of the days. The camp activities are geared for children ages 6 to 12, but the park will be open for others to use as well. The camp will not make use of the skate park so that facility can still be used by older youth. The village will provide a port-o-john for the park dur­ ing the camp week. DeVault said the YMCA is trying to spread out into areas outside Hastings and offer additional programs. Council members agreed that with the additional information they now feel comfortable allowing the program. They’ll take for­ mal action on the special event permit request during their Tuesday, May 14 meeting. 0 I Spectrum Health chaplain speaks to GFWC-Gun Lake Area Spectrum Health chaplain Sister Sue Tracey was the 8uest speaker for the May 8 General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Area meeting at Yankee Springs Golf Course, Following the business portion of the meeting, Tracy, a Dominican nun who serves as a chaplain at Spectrum Health, spoke to the members about her work. She specializes in calling on oncology patients, having been through cancer herself, four times. She shares her k • “cope with hope” attitude, touching many lives, often in Jr a humorous way. Club women laughed fre­ quently as Tracey told of life experiences outside hospital walls, meeting famous sports figures, her exercise time at * the Y, taking part in Red Hat >8’ functions and others. She 6 9 J broke into song easily to make a point, closing her talk by singing a blessing for the group and leading all in a pledge that they would laugh • EVERY TUESDAY often, finishing with her saySENIOR ing, “Laugh jest for the CITIZENS DAY\ health of it.” u GFWC-Gun Lake Area is active in the community, providing scholarships to ENTIRE PURCHASE students in four area high schools, and blankets for I area law enforcement and fireman to provide comfort for victims in crisis situa­ tions. A new project will begin in June to raise funds for Shot @ Life, a United 06811941 Nations Foundation ’ s cam ­ ■ paign that seeks to educate, rW tans is hs h * J x«M^» •r lilta a JTU ■. i ■ ■ - - •• - • -• •I cv?" I JKPni*1 1 SI. >• ■ J tab; <11®t IfiiltO Ma rt <f- K y» J 1 6 ■Qj * f •. !<• zo a Great Time to PJdDtfi Y Beautiful Baskets, K rV. 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Massages... $23 I I OAWMN Haircutsarestill only... $10 __I 4879 Deer Run • Middleville (Off Finkbeiner Rd.) “’795-3009 r Gill "1 Certificates! , AvailableJ QI •< 'nt 'J • Ww ” 06811256 » �The Sun and News, Saturday, May 11, 2013/ Page 3 Roads, parks, services among priorities Caledonia student’s art earns honorable mention discussed by Caledonia Township board ter. Among the sites considered as possibilities are a modStaff Writer After a brief meeting May ular home lot on M-37, the 1 to transact township busi- Village of Caledonia public ness Caledonia Township service building, a Hitchcock Supervisor Bryan Harrison lot near the post office, and a took advantage of the oppor- site near the school bus tunity to convene a goal-set- garage. None of the sites ting workshop. Abandoning appears to be owned by the the more formal setting of the township and would require dais, the five board members the cooperation of other public present gathered around a and *private entities, table and began the process of 1Communication and buildexamining a list of 12 goals ing community are highly and priorities identified by desirable objectives, accordHarrison. He described the ing to Harrison and the board,' opportunity for Among the approaches up for process as an the board to take ownership consideration are a township ____ newsletter delivered electronof goals and priorities. 1 fopping the list are roads, ically 12 times a year (one is The last set of major road currently being provided by improvements occurred three Harrison at his own expense); years ago; identified as sig- a newsletter four times a year, nificant concerns are the an ad in the Sun and News intersection of 84h Street and about what the township is M-37, developing a five-year doing; and press releases 24 plan in the budget for times a year. Harrison has unpaved roads, reviewing•Sj also spoken publicly about roads for county primary des- reviving a group of communiignation consideration’, and ty- leaders, who would meet reconvening the township’s periodically to discuss conroad committee. Also consid- cems and exchange ideas. A ered important are mailings to similar group, called the presresidents each time the coun­ idents club, had functioned some years ago. ty plans improvements. Safety and security, which Paths and parks, which residents viewed very favorshowed up in his most recent extremely imporably in the survey, as a priorsurvey as tant, are next on the list. The ity is focused around the curmajor concern is financing; rent efforts to achieve a more corporate and private donor favorable Insurance Services support at the level of Organization rating; if suethe level of support at $500 000 to match $500,000 cessful, property owners and ’ in township savings and a businesses could see lower costs for insurance. The effort millage for parks and paths. The idea of a village green is being undertaken by the Caledonia Fire Department, in front of the library, an area dubbed Hitchcock Park by Attempts to form a partnerHarrison, also figures in his ship with some neighboring priorities. Securing the fire departments to organize Securing have efficiently Kiwanis Club of Caledonia to more participate in supporting a foundered. Although folpath from the library to lowed by a question-mark, the Emmons Lake and a path to idea of sharing current modCascade the with Lepard Park at the Spirit of els Life Church site is also a pri- Township Department by Fran Faverman IS Q, S ‘sX •^iT *’e‘» S' ",u \ > s it S * tt nr» ® ’1 *^40 nJ ority. The topic drew discussion Richard with Treasurer Robertson and Clerk Jennifer Christian both commenting that they thought Phase 1 of park construction was already supposed to be underway, Robertson noted that money had been allocated in the budget; he and Christian were both strongly in favor acting this year. Recycling options available locally had come as highly desirable in the last survey. While some sites are available through the county, residents expressed a strong desire for a local dedicated drop-off cen- I J ! ’34 i fviff • Mt I I r B 5^1 I r I HASTINGS 4 I 269-205-4900 I UALITY I TREATERS I BARGAIN TWILIGHT I $5. I ■K3 ■r* I I O 30 THE GREAT GATSBY I I I ©THE GREAT GATSBY I Goodrich ♦1 it IP Downtown Hastings on State St. GQTI.com and on Facebook no DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM * excludes Digital 30 Stadium Seating Mo passes SHOWTIMES 5/11 -5/15 mrs AHO TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE (PG-13) V $2.50 PBEMIUM PER 3D TICKET SAT-SUN 12:30, 3:30. 6:30, 9:30 R MON-WED 3:30. 6:30, 9:30 (PG-13) SAT-SUN 12:00, 3:00, 6:05, 9: ! * L 1 if MON-WED 3:00, in 6:05. 9: I? O©3D IRON MAN 3 (PG-13) $2.50 PREMIUM PER 30 TICKET SAT-SUN 12:45, 3:45, 6:45. 9:45 MON-WED 3:45. 6:45. 9:45 O(D © IRON MAN 3 (PG-13) . SAT-SUN 12:15, 3:15, 6:15. 9:15 MON-WED 3:15, 6:15, 9:15 Dan College of Art and Design of Artwork by responsible to the entire | Schumaker, a senior at Ferris State University, Kent board. Caledonia High School, was Intermediate School District, Related also to the growth I named honorable mention in and Portland Community Arts Council served as spon­ of the township is a goal of the Congressional art compe sponsored by sors and the judging commit­ establishing a formal program tition for customer sendee training. Congressman Justin Amash, tee of the 54 submissions. All entries were on display Staff would have a paid in- | 3rd District, The Battle Creek Society at the Gerald R. Ford service trainin oD day and would be sun eyed to deter­ of Artists, Calhoun County Presidential Museum where mine what they think is need- Arts Council, Grand Rapids Amash announced the win­ ners at a ceremony Saturday. Kendall ed. Museum, Art The last goal on the list is . . completion of the sign ordinance review. A proposed sign ordinance drafted by the ’ ' ------------------- was planning commission adopted in part; the remainder was rejected by the township board. A special board committee has been working on Whether area residents are variety of items for sale from the issue but does not yet | looking for bargains or just toys and clothes, to books, appear to have a proposed hoping to get rid of a few games, music, movies, dish­ ordinance available. Business I unuSed or unwanted items, es and home furnishings. groups continue to advocate | the Call Amy DeVries to reg­ Middleville annual for more flexibility. garage sale days are the place ister a sale site, 269-795During its regular business | to 7520. meeting, the board approved Maps of registered sale The village will be hosting a resolution offered by jts annual garage sale days sites will be published and Harrison to support an Thursday through Saturday, made available at the village increase in fuel taxes to fix May 16, 17, and 18. hall prior to sales. They may roads in the state and a Kent Sales will be open from 9 also be viewed at the village County Road Commission a m to 3 p m approximately. website at www.gomidwork order for roads in the There's generally a wide dleville.com township. A resident used the public comment period to note that a culvert on the road near her property had been exposed by the recent flooding and was now being drivenI over by traffic. She urged the o'--sA & ard to arrange for repairs to the road before the culvert is 269-205-2445 damaged. The next meeting of the Opening May 7 township board will be Wednesday, May,2°.Jtt 7 p.m. in the township offices, 8196 Broadmoor Ave. use are all concerns, According to Christian, pres•Il ent policy assigns the respon­ sibility for the care of grave markers and headstones to the families. But, she questioned, what happens when no relatives are left,? A subset is also the need to monitor the condition of other township properties. Support for local business1 es through the creation of a calendar with a significant event each month is one goal ’ suggested................... by Harrison, who will also attend Kiwanis Club and chamber of commerce meetings. The establishment of a community promotional budget at a significant level rather than funding such efforts through a downtown development authority may be an option. A community Ml ears promotion committee a.. to be an option for such events. The management structure of local government in i Caledonia was changed in 2008 when the post of township manager was abolished, The decline in economic activity enabled the crosstraining and shifting of employees to other tasks, Increasing activity, Harrison said, makes it likely that some of these employees will have to devote more time to their The activities. original activities. TL original growth of the township in the ‘ past decade may ‘have made it: likely that a township administrator is needed. Harrison said he _prefers the idea of a township administrator to the traditional deputy supervisor * the * post_from ' " *the ’ [•It :jlitlitto take ical sphere. The traditional deputy supervisor serves at the pleasure of the supervisor and is responsible solely to the supervisor; the township administrator serves and is appears to be alive. Putting more township services online is a priority. Harrison said he would like to see people be able to pay tax bills and fees online with credit cards rather than standing in line to pay in person. Robertson pointed out that the stumbling block is the requirement of a fee of 3 percent by the credit card compases. He added the township _ is banned by state law from cost, that absorbing Consumer resistance, he said, sets in when the credit card fee on a $1,000 tax bill is $30. “People simply won t pay it,” Robertson said. withdrawals Automatic from checking accounts also appear to be infeasible because of the larger nature of tax bills. v The township cemeteries, which are the responsibility of the clerk, are a priority, and no township committee is dedicated to cemeteries. A detailed review of all the cemeteries owned by the township is needed to assess physical needs and proceed to establish a five-year plan and budget for improvements. Issues such as expansion, the care of historical and aged gravestones and standards for Middleville garage sales are next weekend e rand(Opening Qfpeciats 25% OFF Products jJW-atHfc I Parafin Dip w/any service BINGO Caledonia American Legion Hi Lite Special Full Foil $30* Partial Foil $15 ’excludes hair cut Post 305 620 S. Broadway, Middleville Thursday • 6:30 p.m. 9868 Cherry Valley each week thru 5/23/13_________ 0 i ,Now enrolling I for July 23 I Classes like* us on • i facebook •J - 6: •II ; Sat. 8: •J -3: III Clinic Hours: M-W-F 9:30 - 3:30; Th. 12:00 7494 ____________________ I I I I I I I I III I’' Middleville 'Village-Wide * May 16, 17 k and 18, 2013 06811934 Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Amy DeVries to register your sale at 269-795-7520 •L Map of sales will be published and available at Village Hall prior to sales. Or on Village Website: http://gomiddlevile.com/Home.aspx �Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, May 11,2013 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor first church baptist (church alaska 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 04 Sunday Services: 9:30 AM - Worship 11:00 AM - Sunday School •• www,alaskabaDtist.org 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study Our mission is to worship God and equip Sunday School..-.................................... ..9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service. 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................ .6:00 p.m. .6:45 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer... • • •••• • ...6:45 p.m. All walks, One faith www.fbcmiddleville.net I Real. Relevant. Relational. Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! Service Times: Presbyterian j * " A Church for all Ages and Sunday School @ St. Paul Lutheran Church Morning Worship ............. 11:00 a.m. 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Youth......................... Weds. 6:30 p.m. Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 Pioneer Club......... Weds. 6:30 p.m. Bible Study............. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke middlcvillcyouthgroup.com cafe re:fresh Traditional: 9 AM •tft ive your rayer life a 360. Contemporary: 11 AM __ ii dream big... PRAY HARD... think long ■ ■ ■ MORNING STAR CHURCH www.FirstChurchHastings.org SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Sundays 10AM » morningstarchurchonline.org • 269.743.4104 I Nursery available during services ............. 10:00 a.m. 405 N. M-37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269 945-5463 www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 81 75 Broadmoor - Caledonia 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Sundays 5-7pm The Intersect (9-12th) Sundays 5-7pm KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm 9 45am Bible Studies Sunday School.... Sunday Worshi| BRIGHTSIDE Church If warn •J - Contemporary the best day ofyour week Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann A PLA CE for Y O U 8 30am - Traditional Sunday Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 1 Sunday Services -j Make 1664 N. M-37 Highway ...6:45 p.m. Wednesday Word of Life Clubs 6:00 II PM - Student Ministries Dr. Brian F. Harrison, Pastor •• Wednesday Student Ministries.. committed followers of Jesus Christ who will reach our community with the Gospel David Ordway. Youth Pastor Intern Leanne Bailey. Dcxxlopmcnr and Public Rrlatrnns (269)795-9726 M-37. Monk of Middleville J/| j. r ' Middleville Wesleyan Church * Alan Moodv. Youth Pastor I I Mass Times: Saturday...................... Sunday......................... Sunday (Spanish Mass) I 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm to** £ HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.org Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Considering becoming Catholic? oc CD * Good Shepherd Lutheran Church li I 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) Worship .............................................9:30 a.m. Sunday School..................’............... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class................................. 11:00 a.m. Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com IKj Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 L A r MIDDLEVILLE SUMMER SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9:30am/11am 20 State Street Middleville. Ml / www.tvcweb.com Church * ‘In us iiiiJ thivuijh us Tlllldllh]1 '.His Pastor Terry Kenitz Church: (269) 795-2391 Call or see our website for information. J J tZCfre (Bib tTime J Ojurd) I .h ■: •r CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CH URCH 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, ChiIdren’s Sunday School & Choirs during worship, K - 3rd " Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays at 6 p.m. Klim i tette > 0 GOD'S WORD NOURISHES Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" Calvary Grace Brethren Church .-7s i “The Bible, The Whole Bible, and Nothing but the Bible." 13700 84th St., Alto, Ml 49302 • 868-7440 • Pastor Bryan Maley Peace CHURCH Website: www.calvarygracebrethrenchurch.com E-mail: calvarygbc@ymail.com k.'—d Sunday School III 9:30 a.m. • Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Lakeside Wednesday Evening Services: 7:00 p.m. Kids Time........................ 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Youth Group 6:45 p.m. 9:30 a.m •t CHRISTIAN REFORMED f Church Office: (616) 868-6402 www.lakesidecommunity.org ■ ■■ MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED - -A ■k.. i 4 Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Youth Group 7:00 p.m. Wednesday AWANA 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer 6:45 p.m. Rev. Neal Stockeland yvww.whitneyvillebible.org J 1 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service.... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service . 5:30 p.m. p ’^cornerstone L*" church "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" www.cornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 middlevillecrc.org Thitton United TieformecC Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Middleville United Methodist Church Applying All of the Bible to All of Life _ Thy \Nord 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org \s Truth Morning: 9:30 Evening: 6:00 Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 WFUR 102.9 111 Church St. Office: (269)795-9266 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children’s ministry during worship am pm pm FM Pastor Tony Shumaker www.umcmiddleville.n IFCA itntft ATio^at I1 . Whitneyville % Saturday 6:00PM Sunday 9:30 & 11:15AM I “Celebrating 50 Years in 2012“ II .9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. -■ 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto . (616)891-8661 - i .* tJ-'pMd't Letter to tiu. Mi-Ms til J 4* ■ u 616.891.8119 Lh www.peacechurch.ee | 'ihm Bible ^Church ilO OTHEI! COSP Community Church Contemporary Worship ...................... Sunday School...................................... Pastor David Bosscher Joirj us for worship Sunda >unaay mornings at‘ 8:30 7 or lf:00AM. '• A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto Thursday Women’s Bible Study I 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Rev. Jodie Flessner, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Bible Study and Prayer.. T• .the point fl Fellowship Church authentic church for the modern world 4935 Whitneyville Ave Located between 52'd and 481" St. Join us Sundays @ 9 & 11 am for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick and children's church 3449 76th Street, Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-9660 •wwwthepo<ntchurch.com (From Grand Rapid*: Go South on M-37, then West on 76th Street) •mt I Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm s: Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship org - 616-868-0621 Yankee Springs Bible Church -- •N Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. 1 fi I H. WW7 Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off » I M-37 in Irving) C,7M7r'4V 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 10:00 A.M. Holy Communion Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/chl7897 ' A “Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship...................................... — Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery 11:00 a.m. Sunday School............................................ - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) 6:30 p.m. Sun. Evening Worship...................................... Wed. Prayer and Bible Study......................... 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson 06800318 re __ �The Sun and News. Saturday, May 11, 2013/ Page 5 Area students make honors lists at Davenport University It IJp* ■ * s u! Terri Starr is honored as the GFWC-Gun Lake Area Ms. Federation for 2012. Pictured (from left) are Marti Groleau, GFWC-Michigan state president, Starr, Ms. Federation, and Sheila Shea, first vice president of GFWC International. Starr named GFWC-Gun Lake Club’s 2012 Ms. Federation I i UK) ** w, * e* •rr I w H ■ iW —n »« Terri Starr, past president B of the General Federation of » I ■ f 1 Women's Club-Gun Lake \ L Area has been named 2012 IA V II Ms. Federation. •2J ­ Starr was recently recog i nized and honored at the GFWC-Michigan conven­ I tion in Grand Rapids. Starr is a Grand Rapids SO ?&■ ;n native and graduated from s’Jmn e Grand Rapids Catholic ™ Central High School. She was employed at Amway for 20 years, during which time she earned an associate's degree in business from Aquinas College. Following her heart, she left Amway and cared for her ailing father. “That year, my dad and I spent more time together that we had in the past. It was wonderful," said Starr. Shortly after losing her NO® « JBf father, Terri's husband died, and then it wasn’t long before she began caring for her mother, which she is still doing today. Starr works part-time for a local florist. She became part of the GFWC-Gun Lake club in 2006 and joined the bylaws committee. Over the years, she served as a GFWC-Gun Lake free lending library volunteer; donated to and in participated the Thanksgiving food basket program; served on the membership, calling and scholarship committees; and as club chair for MyLeads. She supports Bay Cliff Health Camp and Guiding Harbor/GT with donations and is currently a member of the ad sales committee for scholarship fundraising. Starr become the club’s recording secretary in 2008. In • 2010 - she became the club’s vice president, and after having served just four months, she assumed the duties of club president. Her term ended in 2012. Because of Starr's longtime membership committee affiliation she seemed an obvious choice to serve as its chair. She helps organize newmember orientations, the membership September meeting, reporting member­ ship changes and new-member information to GFWCMichigan's second vice pres­ ident. Starr has attended adviso­ ry board meetings, district meetings and state conven­ tions. Davenport University has announced that several local students have been named to the dean's list and president’s list for the winter 2013 semester. To achieve the dean's list, a student must maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average while enrolled in at least nine credits of regular coursework. Local students on the dean's list include: Jaclyn Baker, Alto Theresa Chrisman, Meghan Hendrick, Taryn Herrick. Jonathan Hoekstra. Kaitlin Sarah Phillips, Homan, Amanda Prins. Caledonia — Joseph Capaldi, Carson Galloway, Nicole Greer, Amy Jurmu, Vanessa Kelley, Mitchell Kruizenga, Viet Luu, Heather Moore, Michael Murphy, Eric Pell, Jacob Raterink, Bradley Riggs, Brittney Scholten, Ryan Skinner, Jenna Sullivan, Betsy Tart, Kyle Thompson, Alex Van Putten. Delton — Christine Worm. Freeport — Katie Gibson. Hastings — Stacey Bond, Rhonda ' Benson, Daniel Brownell, Lyndsay DeVault, William Hildreth, Dale Hodges, Marissa Kurr, Terry May, Joseph Medendorp, Patricia Rose, Kimberly Smith, Lindsey El! STIFFLER TOUR N1 TRAVEL by Julie Makarewicz J* ■ fit ft’ S' . Staff Writer A special-use permit for a d group day care center was approved by the Middleville Planning Commission Tuesday. Ashley Morrill told plan­ ning commissioners she is purchasing a home at 906 FX Green Meadows Drive in the Misty Ridge development. She wants to offer a group day care center in the home that can accommodate no more than 12 children at any time. A group day care is allowed by special use per­ mit in the current zoning dis­ I $ tri trict. JrJ A* . Ti’ 1 7 i' 9^ ✓ oL / The area will be fenced with a latched gate. As a group day care Morrill is allowed to have one non-resident other employee working at the site with her. Planning commissioners discussed traffic in the area, but said they don’t feel it’s a major street and that dropoffs and pick-ups should not create a problem. The planning commission­ ers approved the special use and instructed zoning admin­ istrator Catherine Getty to review the business in one year. Perennial 9967 N Clinton Tri • Mulliken Ml 48861 517-566-8990 Swap/Sale Classic Christmas Markets to Oberammergau, Innsbruck Austria, Munich, Wurzburg, Franconia, Nuremberg, Rothenburg. Black Forest, Strasbourg France. Caledonia American Legion Friday, May 17th 3-7pm ■ Saturday, May 18th 9am-2pm DEC. 4-12,2013 53099 From Grand Rapids Southern Charm Charleston, Beaufort, Savannah, St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Amelia Island, Jacksonville and ' St. Augustine. 9 Caledonia American Legion located on M-37 at the light. APRIL 12-18, 2014 $2199 From Grand Rapids Watch for the signs and look for the Shades of Ireland This is one of my favorite desti­ nations and covers the whole island. 13 exciting days. Call for brochure today. approval in Middleville Morrill admits she does not own the home yet, but plans to close on the sale within a week. She told the planning commission she has worked in different day care centers previously. She has CPR certification as well as other certifications needed for safety of the children. And she said she is aware of all state regulations that must be met in order to continue the center. One neighbor asked if the outside play area will be ade­ quately fenced so children won't be running into her yard. Morrill said that is one of the requirements of the state. 9 Molly Lacina, Tyler Lameyer, Ayla Lehmann, Maya-Hernandez. Liza Brenda Mcvay, Alicia Mills, Pauline Emily Nielsen, Petrie, Nietling, Carole Catherine Pierce, Myrlaina Ray, Christopher Robinson, Kylia Slagter, Slagter. Kristin Thompson, Ryan Van Putten, VanStraten, Jacqueline Matthew Weaver, Kirk Weiss, Morgan Welch. Jacob Wunderink, Aryka Zdanowski. Delton — Jason Baker, Sonia Bates, Kasandra McGuire, Cameron Schutte. Freeport — William Openshaw, Ryan Vansiclen. Hastings — Emily Gary', Rigzee Hooper, Kimberly Kajdan, Sara Leary', Hannah Smith, Joshua Strait, Iris Trutsch. Middleville — Luke remer, Felicia Caruso, Jennifer Craven, Dorri Geers, Tassey Handley. Nicole Haywood, Christian Henne, Kenneth Moredick, Nicholas Piccard, John Plummer, Gregory Reeder, Ashley Timm, Candetta Tussey, Carol Woodmansee. Plainwell — Denice Buell, Billy LaFountaine, Stacy Self, Michael Stough, April Williams. Mike Shelbyville LaPonsie. l ' ■rMfe Biiru Group day care permit gains ■a** Williams, Andrew Wingeier. Midleville — Jessee Bays, Shaunda Broersma. Dustin Brummel, Heather Carmer. Marieann Catibos Catibog, Max Coon, Ellen Frey. Levi Funk. Cody Garvey, Ashley Herich, Ashley Hovinga. Amanda Kaatz, Kayla Price, Lisa Simon. Plainwell — Joseph Burt. John Mitchell Mascio, Wandell, Chris Yahr. Shelbyville — Hannah Keyzer. To be named to the presi­ dent's list, student must main­ tain a minimum 3.8 grade point average while enrolled in at least nine credits of reg­ ular coursework. Area students on the presi­ dent's list include: Alto — Grace Baker, Angela Beson, Christina Diemer, Lindsay Foster, Jeffrey Grider. Joelle Huizing, Karla Rosendall, Caitlin Sirowatka, Kathleen Thomas, Tracy Wolfe. Eric Caledonia Erin Beegle, Anderson, Tennille Benedict, Kenneth » Bont, Nicole Chase, Holly Cravino, Benjamin Dean, Colin Erskine, Kendra Feyen, Elizabeth Gundlach, Kettline Helmholdt, Cassandra Hester, Marissa Heyboer, Tanya Houghtaling, Anna Brandy Huizinga, Humphrey, Sara Kuzava, | JULY 15-27, 2014 $4249 | From Grand Rapids 8 AMERICAN FLAG 06811721 k i FRONTIER < heem ivnmiBifi rnni.iNfiVi | I | HEATING & COOLING 891-8900 “The company built by referrals" Call us for a no pressure free in-home A • _ * _ estimate 4 I I ' 1 I 1 Locally owned business installing American made products WE HAVE MOVED... MAIN ST. 210 In The Caledonia Village Look for our Ol? 0 Later this Spring! i § �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, May 11, 2013 MARKET, continued from page 1 I. 4. $ Dale Gipe * A. Dale Gipe, age 76, of Dutton, passed away unex­ pectedly on Friday, May 3, 2013. Dale belonged to the Dutton Fire Department for over 20 years and served eight of those years as chief. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and an avid hunter. He was a long time member of Holy Family Catholic Church where he served on the lawn and main­ »!• tenance board for many years. Dale retired from Spartan Lester Stores after 31 years of serv­ brothers-in-law, ices where he received safe Barden, James, and Robert driving awards for over two Walker. Surviving are his wife of million miles of safe driving. He was a scout master for 56 years, Helen; children, many years for the Boy Jaime (Paula) Gipe, Brenda Lemons (Chris Bursley), Scouts of America. Dale was preceded in Paul (Karen) Gipe, Angela death by his son, Kevin Dale (Rick) VanMalsen, Scott Gipe; parents, Alvin B. and (Shauna) Gipe, Robb (Jackie 11 Tootie") Gipe; grandchilMargaret Gipe; sister and Naomi dren, Renardo (Ji Yeon), brother-in-law, Kevin, Jacob, (Clayton) Newhouse; and Trisha, Lyndie, Josh, Cassidy, Tucker, Tanner, Trinity; brother and sisters, Dean (Sharon) Gipe, Kathy (Tom) Basham, Loraine (Bob) Clough; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Merrill (Shirley) Walker, Maxine (Lester) Myers, Carla Walker, Anna (Bill) Haffner, Connie (Fred) Riplo, David (Sue) Walker, Marie (Tom) Webster; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft Ave., SE, with Rev. Mark Bauer as celebrant. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contribution in memory of Dale, may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Strool Funeral Home, 1095 68th Street, SE. ww.stroofuneralhome.com TK Jazz Band to perform at Yankee Springs Golf Course Thomapple Kellogg’s jazz band will perform a picnic pops-style concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Yankee Springs Golf Course. This is the second year for this event, which was enjoyed by both students and patrons last May. There is no admission, and patrons are welcome to bring blankets or chairs for lawn seating. The band will play two, 45-minute sets. Weather-permitting, the concert will be outside. Yankee Springs Golf Course will have its grill on, selling hot-dogs, burgers and wing baskets. This event will go on rain or shine. In case of rain, the performance will take place in the cart shed. MM shear pleasure HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR CUT 8 i PERM Have a Happy &Safe Mother’s Day Yankee Springs Golf Course is located at 12300 Bowens Mill Road, Wayland. The TK Jazz Band has been busy this year perform­ ing at home basketball games, jazz festivals and local concerts and events. The concert at Yankee Springs is one of two per­ formances left for this year’s group. Their final concert will be Thursday, May 16, at 8 p.m. in the TK Auditorium. •- NAILS COLOR HAIR CARE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY 122 E. Main St, Middleville, Ml 49333 ________269-795-7719 4• - Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads It, •• Nick LACROSSE Aitchison Foundation Sponsoring Youth & Teens having a desire to play but in need of financial support. The Nick Aitchison Lacrosse Foundation would like to thank those who donated in memory of the late Dave Steger and the Steger family for their generosity. The Foundation provides financial scholarships based on player need. 100% of proceeds collected are dedicated to the support of youth, teens and youth lacrosse club programs in need of financial support or equipment. Nick Aitchison Lacrosse Foundation http://letsplaylacrosse.org i « QUALITY MEATS • Wholesale • Etetail. OLD TIME Sous LIVE STOCK BUYERS < l"""1 1 I wr If 2 _ - e ri ~ I III SI I An old sign from Geukes Market hangs above the counter at the current location. name basis,” he said. His wife, Jan, retired from teaching at Thomapple Kellogg Schools 10 years ago. Although she doesn’t work at the market, she said it’s going to be an adjust­ ment for everyone. “I’ve never bought meat in my life,” said the former Janet Solomon. “Growing up on the farm, we had meat, and then I married Don, and we always had meat.” Don said the market in recent years has averaged slaughter of 15 to 20 cattle per week, 30 hogs per week and at least 15 to 20 lambs weekly. Some weeks — especially surrounding the county fairs — are much busier. They often produce 500 pounds of bacon per week and another 500 pounds of pork sausage — as just a small sampling of their prod­ ucts. Their customer base has changed over the years and now draws people from far­ ther away as local meat mar­ kets closed. “It’s been a tough decision for us to close,” admits Don. “If we were going to contin­ ue we would need to make some major upgrades in the next few years.” Geukes Market is one of only a few markets in the area that offers slaughter, processing and retail sales from one site. The market regularly employs five full-time work­ ers - most of whom have been with the company 20 years or more. Marcia Schondelmayer, Jan’s sister, has worked at the market for 30 years. “This is my life. I’ve never been faced with the thought of getting up and hating to go to work. I love my job,” she said. “I've always enjoyed the customers. It’s been won­ derful, but I’m ready to enjoy retirement now, too.” Don said the customers and families are what he will miss the most. “You get to know them, and you know their kids and then their kids. It’s like a family,” he said. Geukes Market is also well known for its communi­ ty involvement and support. Geukes is the oldest buyer at the Barry County Fair and Don said he will continue to support 4-Hers under the Geukes name. He also provides a sur­ vivor meal each year for the county’s American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraising event. Again, Don said he also plans to continue that tradition. They’ve been staples in the Taste of Middleville and Taste of Barry County and have been active in many other community events throughout the years. Don said he will have plenty to keep him busy in retirement. He and Jan still raise lambs on their Middleville farm and they are very active with the Barry County Fair and 4-H programs. Don said he has lots of other interests as well — including spending time with his two children and five grandchildren. Jan continues volunteering at the schools. She said it’s going to be an adjustment for Don not getting up and going to work daily, but she said they are both •It ready. Don said the market has a been a good business thanks to support from the local community. “Mostly we want to thank all the customers over the years for their support. There was always a lot of interest in buying locally, or we would­ n’t have been in business as long as we were,” said Don. “We've met and gotten to know a lot of really good people.” Firs •j I# 5? Middleville TOPS 546 The May 6 meeting opened with singing. Patricia appointed Betty to be assistant weight recorder when either Alice P. or Jane are absent. new The contest, “Walking to Milwaukee is being finalized. The club is considering prizes for monthly progress; more information will be available after State Recognition Day. Members should keep a record of the miles they have walked, and be ready to report them. The minutes of the April 29 meeting were read and approved. Best loser for the week was Phyllis. Runner-up was Sharon. Joyce B. lost the ha-ha box. Sharon won the food chart drawing, with ■li. Frances, Betty, Phyllis, Joyce B., Patricia and Jan also participating. Virginia won the 50/50 drawing. The new TOPS book reviews the value of carbo •It­ hydrates, explaining that they are not completely evil. Patricia read an article that Joyce F. found in an old cookbook, “The Dieters Creed.” The meeting closed with reciting the TOPS pledge. Visitors are welcome to attend the Monday meetings held at 500 Lincoln Meadows at 5 for weigh-in, with the meeting starting at 5:30 and ending at 6 p.m. For more information, call Patricia, 616-868-0463, or Betty, 616-765-3483. • SS*’ 1 iltw I smEi i aiBISH .V, *• • IffiMB 1 il l SB <• 1 milk • • rlluit ■si J ■ ' nx; l Wl ■< 4 WtkFl! 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The chapter won the opening ceremonies contest and placed first in the scrapbook contest. Junior Alexandria Schut was elected to serve Region V President and was named Region V Star Farmer. Her year of service as I will include representing and serving the members of FFA in West Michigan. The regional leadership conference is supported by the Michigan FFA Foundation. »t- 1 V *1 ta ki TKHS announces final concerts of 2012-13 year •kJf* a ' SR ta fe fa I fa a i> kk mi® ’ i n mrtM V: 'dstei itjswi ■ " k-iv to in kwF.ii J All of the performing groups Thornapple at Kellogg High School will be presenting their final con­ certs in the upcoming week. As is the long-standing tradition at TKHS final con­ certs, all graduating senior members in each group will be recognized and honored. The TK symphonic band kicks off the festivities Tuesday, May 14, with a concert at 8 p.m. Slated for performance is music from _ .. J »» __ ” Guys and Dolls, Grease,” The Blues Brothers” and Mulan.” oth of the previous two symphonic band concerts have fallen on the same day as major NASCAR races. So, as a tribute to the NASCAR fans who have 44 44 B 1»1 — -T 1 'lrib . A tat1 •’ **•*!"* It -Mi attended band concerts, rather than watching the races at home on TV, the band will open the program with “Thunder,” which is the NASCAR theme song. The band also will per­ form music of Duke Ellington, the great jazz band, and Leonard Bernstein, long-time conduc­ tor of the New York Philharmonic. Seniors Tess Vachon and Hayley Balsitis and junior Avalon Dodge will be fea­ tured soloists in Leroy Sandpaper Anderson's Ballet.” The TK Jazz Band takes the stage Thursday, May 16, at 8 p.m., with a variety of music on the program. 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These policies may be cheaper, but they don't cover either a dis­ abling illness or the entirety of your working life. Hartley earns degree in South Dakota Jordon Hartley, a 2004 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School has graduated from the university of South Dakota, Beacon School of Business in magna cum accounting. laude. He became a member of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor SoIc1iety; He is the son of Howard Hartley of Middleville and Lynn Frizzell of Florida. o g —* —A BEACON SOCIETY INVITES TO A YOU BOOK SALE SATURDAY, MAY 18 ...TK Library at the 9:30 a-m. to 12:30 p.m. 1-800-870-7085 Hardcover Books are $ 1.00; almost everything else is a quarter OFF i i • • Consider adding appro­ priate "riders." It will likely add to the cost of your poli­ cy, but a cost-of-living rider will help protect your future benefits from the effects of inflation. You also might want to add a future income options (FIO) rider, which provides you with the ability to purchase additional cover­ age in the future with no fur­ ther medical underwriting. These suggestions are gen­ eral in nature. Your financial advisor can help you deter­ mine if you need a private disability insurance policy — and, if so, what type of policy is best suited for your needs. But don't wait too long to take action in this area. You can't predict the future, but you should still prepare for the unexpected. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. 269-945-9554 or i i the coverage, which may be offered to you free, or at minimal cost. However, this coverage might be inade­ quate to replace the income needed to allow your family to maintain its lifestyle with­ out dipping into your invest­ ments. Consequently, you might need to think about purchasing an individual disability insurance policy. 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The TK concert choir gets things rolling at 2 p.m. with a tribute to Broadway. The choir has programmed selec­ tions from “Ragtime,” “Annie Get Your Gun,” “The Sound of Music, ” “Grease,” “Rent ” “ Singin' in the Rain” and “Hello Dolly.” The finale will be “Green Eggs and Ham,” from “Seussical,” which debuted on Broadway in 2000. The TK Honors Choir closes out the week at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19. The honors choir program will include a medley from “Les Miserables,” “Africa,” by Toto, a gospel selection enti­ tled “He Never Failed Me Yet,” and the traditional “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Admission to all concerts is free, and the public is invited to attend. It probably doesn't show up on your calendar, but May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month. And you might agree that such a month is useful, when you consider the following: • Three in 10 workers entering the workforce today will become disabled before retiring, according to the Security Social Administration. • At age 42, you are four times more likely to become seriously disabled than to die during your working years, accordin to National Underwriter Life & Health. • Disability causes nearly 50% of all mortgage foreclosures, according to Health Affairs,^ a health policy research journal. Given these statistics, it's not surprising that the Life and Insurance Health Foundation for Education (LIFE) sponsors Disability Insurance Awareness Month to encourage Americans to address their disability income needs. Here's the bottom line: You can be really good at budgeting your money and you can be a dis­ ciplined long-term investor. — but unless you’ve protect­ ed at least a reasonable per­ centage of your income, your whole financial strategy is incomplete. 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(by Subway) 616-891 -2008 6811817 —• ■■ - - ■ Gel Color M-F 9:30-8 • Sat 9:30-6 • Sun 12-5 • �Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, May 11, 2013 Education leaders and manufacturers share lessons during forum — FvYV ✓ ’ * < Vfff 11 ‘^5 -Jr yr x rLr z: --u r ■W ,77 ■— -- 'fe LU. *■< •— *i *r. $ jgH 4 I J I If I ®“ r| J A ..fl Iga- •I '\V 3 l7 t ~- 1 — — <Wi •jh; 1^ L J .'77 I Touring the Viking Group plant are (from left) Rachel James, coordinator with BISD Transitions; Aaron Yusten, Hastings teacher; Shawn Orr, Viking Group manager of production engineering; Mark Larsen, Viking Group manager of manufacturing; and Steve Crozier, Delton Kellogg Schools teacher. Larsen is explaining how production is monitored at various work stations. cators and employers Thursday, May 2. Two groups of teachers from county school districts, accompanied by staff mem­ bers of the Barry Intermediate School District, by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Getting to know each other better by spending a day walking in each others’ work boots was the aim of a group of Barry County edu- ^G^ is1 I ed° ▼F-— I I ter Saturday Hours Professional Services! 1 Great Product Selections! www.caledoniavisioncenter. m 616-891-2020 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. Your local agent insures your Retirement Ask about our annuities and IRAs J FARM BUREAU INSURANCE* Cof*f)aiuf & Jason Parks 616-891-1233 •II 9028 N. Rodgers Ct. S.E. Caledonia jparks@fbinsmi.com FarmBureaulnsurance.com I i met in Hastings and Middleville to tour local manufacturing facilities. The Hastings group toured the Hastings Manufacturing Company and the Viking Group plant, while the Middleville group toured Bradford-White Corporation and Flexfab Inc. Following the morning-long tours, the two groups met with their hosts for lunch and a sharing of ideas and perspectives at Flexfab. The purpose of the forum, said BISD Superintendent Jeff Jennette, was to bring educators and business lead­ ers together to articulate what businesses need and what educators can do to help them find the workers they will need in the future. The decline of interest in manufacturing employment is a major concern for manu­ facturers and the emphasis on preparation for post-high school education in the statemandated curriculum has them especially concerned. 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A buyer of pis­ ble. The need to communi­ failure of an employee to ton rings made in the United cate clearly in basic English show up or even to call. States for virtually any is high at his company. Both tour groups and staff engine application, Guenther Handwriting, according to members from the four com­ pointed out, will find that, no Larsen, appears to be a lost panies assembled for lunch matter what the packaging skill. and discussion at the Flexfab says, there is an excellent Larsen also focused on conference room where chance it was made by the safety. At both facilities eye Jennette thanked the host Hastings company. protection was required for businesses for their coopera­ Michael Tomko, vice- all tour group members and tion and the educators Jor president for continuous was provided by the host their interest. improvement, then stressed companies. Hearing protec­ The discussion began with the importance of teamwork tors were also available at teachers asking about hiring in the manufacturing process Hastings Manufacturing. requirements and drug test­ and the need for basic skills. Despite the presence of ing. Uniformly, human While technology has intro­ equipment to lift heavy resource staffers said a high duced a new level of preci­ pieces, Larsen said workers school diploma or a GED sion in manufacturing, a per­ will pick them up and risk a certificate was required. Bill son still needs to be able to major back injury. Like Rohr, vice-president of read and understand the Hastings Manufacturing, human resources at Flexfab, information the machine is attendance HAis also an issue said the company was will­ providing, Tomko stressed. for the Viking Group. Larsen ing to consider someone who Tomko illustrated that said vacations and other had not yet completed the point when the tour group planned absences he knows requirements for a GED. He arrived at a work station about can be accommodated, was also willing to consider where a new employee was but the greatest impact on the Continued next page being trained to operate a . manufacturing process is the machine. The company’s expectation, Tomko pointed out, is that the employee will not only understand the “We Can Help” information provided by the ALONG WITH ALL YOUR OTHER FOOT CARE NEEDS equipment, but will also be INCLUDING DIABETIC FOOT CARE AND SURGERY. able to do basic troubleshooting when things go DR. EMILEY wrong. Kollar, added that the 37 years experience 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. company’s biggest challenge CALEDONIA, Ml is with attendance. 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Q68001Q2 I 4 Lite > �r ' — The Sun and News, Saturday, May 11,2013/ Page 9 Caledonia orchestra to bid I Hixfc Scb-nl Orvfcotra farewell to longtime director by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Caledonia High School orchestra will combine with the choirs to present their final masterworks concert for the 2012-2013 season at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, and it promises to be a spe­ cial night. For orchestra instructor Pete DeLille, it will be his final concert directing at. He will retire this year after 35 years at Caledonia where he started the orchestra pro­ gram. For students, it's a special night to showcase their tai- ents. They’ll perform a com­ plete symphony and a special piece commissioned by the Class of 2011 for DeLille. The piece called “Quadrilles” was composed by Alexander Miller of the Grand Rapids Symphony. Some members of the Class of 2011 will return to per­ form the. piece with the orchestra. The complete symphony called “New World Symphony” is composed by Dvorak. “It’s monumental work for these high school students to perform,” said DeLille. • • J— DeLille can't help but smile when he reminisces about how far the program has come. “I started out in 1984 with five beginners in the orches­ tra. Now, we have close to 500 kids in orchestra in grades fourth through 12th,” said DeLille. DeLille has taught 37 years total with this first two years in Ohio before moving to Caledonia. “It’s been very rewarding. I’ve enjoyed it immensely, and I love to see the kids grow. I’ll miss the kids and their music,” he said. W I kt a fa ’ I> I? m ‘J?5** S w Caledonia High School orchestra students practice for their upcoming symphony. ’ ? e 18« ate a;, 5 Continued from previous page '■ ’’S ‘ E Ian .wsfe; ittanj * T h »Etr Ui tt, IB-a latent IlW.ll BBI ti BKiKisu e nfa&EiJMi iaw> V Bl 1 4 Utt K fluff K r Kfisskbon iqoti HI k k i PMN IN THE ttlw ® MB’ I w II I tn-niJ 111 La in l/ a certificate of completion greatest concern for the com­ granted by a school when panies is attitudes. All busi­ someone had not completely ness representatives agreed satisfied the requirements for that they can teach their busi­ a high school diploma, not­ nesses to employees but they attitudes. teach ing his company wanted to cannot Teamwork, the ability to dis­ be inclusive. Peter O’Brien, director of agree professionally, to dress human resources at Bradford appropriately, and to act all were White, addressed the drug- appropriately* screening issue, saying that stressed as important in the the company used a hair test. workplace. On the academic side, one “The minute you tell them the hair test is required, you human resources person may never see them again,” attacked the state-mandated said O’Brien of the test that curriculum saying that the requires a hair sample taken Michigan Merit Curriculum 1 1/2 inches from the scalp, a is the old college-prep track. sample that will show possi­ He questioned the value of a ble drug residues for as long college degree and its as 90 days. All the compa­ accompanying burden of debt, as much as $80,000, nies use the test. O’Brien also said when someone going into Bradford White uses a point manufacturing employment system to address attendance can earn $40,000 a year issues. If an employee is late without it. Manufacturing or has an unexcused absence, jobs have lost the appeal they the employee is issued one had during the days of the point. When the point count success of the automotive gets to 10, the employee is industry. Electronics should be an acceptable alternative on notice to be fired. Besides absenteeism, the to physics, in his view. Referring to basic arith­ metical and mathematical GREAT RATES & skills, Larsen said two sys­ tems are used in the United LOCAL SERVICING States, metric and the tradi­ tional system of inches In his view, it is desirable for tor employees to be able to funcDann tion in both. Knowledge of Mulder fractions and decimal equiv­ alents also is necessary. 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Administrators and teach­ ers in attendance stated that the day provided them a clearer understanding of the needs of employers, 7 — • ■» • ’**••• I ---— o w. A. Caledonia High School orchestra instructor Pete DeLille prepares students for the final concert of the year — and his final concert as Caledonia orchestra director. < Wi. — *a— ■" • * ♦ * V ys - rr.i JL "T "F* if t _ . Pt ’ * ■f . Colalmui JLS Orchestra OsKlU-'TlU * ** *• L ■ * nj i H A * i * , 1 *i •; A- I la ■ - 4 *■ ■ —i. -• % - — -— ' S’ II & i ‘ cL caluwoa t * '* I. 4 ■< v r __ _ - v-F •■ !< IJ I Through the years, stu­ dents from Caledonia’s orchestra have gone on to play professionally and semi-professionally. Some are conductors and others are music teachers themselves. DeLille said he's ready for a new chapter of his life and although he's giving up the daily teaching routine, he won't give up the music. He still plans to serve as a judge with the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association and will contin­ ue with the Grand Rapids Symphonette. He said his years at have Caledonia have been extremely rewarding and he credits support of the com- munity, parents and school administrators with making the program successful. Music education is impor­ tant, he said, and he hopes schools will continue provid­ ing these elective programs. “Music is important for two reasons - one is that for kids who are so inclined it gives them a reason to come to school,” said DeLille. “They're motivated to do better in their classes. Secondly - there is com­ pelling evidence that stu­ dents in music do better aca­ demically.” DeLille said he believes the Caledonia orchestra pro­ gram is a strong program and will continue to be success- ful no matter who steps in to fill his shoes. He teaches at the high school and elemen­ tary schools while David Sowerby teaches orchestra for middle school students. “The final concert is going to be kind of bittersweet,” admits DeLille. He said he’s pleased the orchestra and choirs will perform together, especially since his daughter Kara Stevens is the choir director. “It's been special being able to work so closely with her,” he said. DeLille's wife, Amy, also taught at Caledonia Schools for 30 years and retired in 2010. Scots fourth as Eagles win White jamboree at Quail Ridge Grand Rapids Christian outpaced the field on its home course, course, playing playin the back nine at Quail Ridge Golf Course Wednesday. The Eagles scored a 152 to win the OK White Conference jamboree by eight strokes over runner-up East Grand Rapids which shot a 160. Forest Hills Central was third with a 162, followed by Caledonia 164, Lowell 167 and Jenison 169. Ryan Coe and Joey Baum each shot 38 to lead the Fighting Scots, while team­ mate Matt Miller added a 42 and Jared Smith a 46. Grand Rapids Christian's top five were all under 40, led by Tom Voskuil’s 37. en Gabe VanDyke and VanScoyk each shot 38 while Mitchell Knoor and Tommy Rietema shot a pair of 39s. Lowell’s Brandon Poll was the low scorer, shooting a 36. Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads > J THE LATEST STYLES I PROFESSIONAL CARPET * CLEANING RESTORATION PATCHES FREE ESTIMATES 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE | |N STOCK SELECTION’ OF CARPET, LAMINAT & VINYLS Ahn rd abl er' Carpet 6 Flooring 269-795-3000 • 210 E. 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Thornapple Kellogg Middle School student Camden Dart tries on some of the official attire of senior Buddhist monks. physical labor daily, and practices regular meditation. “We believe every single day you should stop every­ thing you are doing, absolutely everything, and just be still,” said Wun. He said when people start to meditate, lots of things begin to change for them. He told students he fully Wnd HnjiMKS Klkerv... You want to play - Without proper retirement planning, playing golf every day may be unrealistic. But, with a New York Life Guaranteed Lifetime Income Annuity you can generate the extra income you may need, so you won’t dig yourself into a hole. Talk to us today to learn more. What are you waiting fore? Kay E. Goodemoot r.v’1! Agent -^1 New York Life Insurance Company . v u' A He walked students through a quick exercise in meditation. He told them to sit straight in their chairs, feet flat on the floor and hands on their legs. He had them close their eyes and concentrate on tracing their breath from their nose to their abdomen and back out. “Did you see how absolutely still it got in this room?” he asked. “Meditation is not about stoppinga thinking. It’s just about watching those thoughts go by.” He also talked to students about how the monks eat at the temple — how the meals are served slowly to honor those who prepare the food, but eaten within limn two ana and a half minutes . He said there’s no talking or noise while they eat. There are no sounds at all — not even clinking of spoons on the bowls. » is# 8 “We do not eat for pleas­ ure - only to nourish our bodies," he said. He also demonstrated to students how the monks dress at formal occasions and gave some students the chance to wear traditional Buddhist attire. Wun said he talks to stu­ dents at many schools throughout the year. As a former teacher, he said he likes being in the class­ rooms. “It’s important for stu­ dents to know the different religions that are practiced by people just like them. We're not exotic or weird. We’re just like them,” said Wun. He said students today need to be ready to face a global world and to under­ stand the religions and cus­ toms of different countries. fan (if ORANGEVILLE, continued from page every day? .4 believes his meditations helped him with multiple sclerosis. “Fifteen years ago, I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis,” he said. His MRI scans showed 30 tit white spots on his brain indi­ cating the disease was preva­ lent. He ended up in a wheel­ chair and couldn’t walk. But as he began to meditate more often and for longer periods of time, Wun said he began to get better. He moved from the wheelchair to a walker, then crutches, and finally a cane. His last MRI revealed only one white spot tit on his brain, and he said doctors are now studying his case. “Meditation is a very pow­ erful thing. I know it works. And it’s not just Buddhists who meditate. Anyone can do it,” he said. TK sixth grader Olivia Swiderski gets to dress as a junior monk. 5088 Corporate Exchange Blvd SE Ste 320 Grand Rapids, Ml 49512 • 616871 9775/6167265731 Orangeville residents had cards from the library. Fire Chief Danny Boulter reported the department had responded to 13 calls during the month of April. Paradowski said that all the Orangeville Days materi­ als had been inventoried and the township parks were ready for use. Rook noted that the town­ ship had received the list of parcels being sold for back taxes. He did not believe either of the parcels offered any benefits to the township and recommended that the board take no action. Clerk Jennifer Goy intro- duced an invoice received from the Barry County Drain Commissioner for the Bray Drain. 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The Scots led 2-0 early on, thanks to one hook up between Good and Veerakone and a goal by Veerakone off an assist from Lexi Bush. The Scots then erupted for three goals in the final ten minutes of the first half to take a 5-0 lead into the break. Veerakone assisted Good on the first of those three goals. Veerakone then sent a comer kick in front of the Wildcat net, which was cor­ ralled by Annika Hoekstra. Hoekstra slid a pass across to Alena Olsen to placed the ball into the net. In the final Sil »»‘J1 J" 1 » flB ? ’ k 1 *•«» to* N to if Mi I se 1 8 i « Miti rtf Rainbow Vacuum Sales & Service Call for Spring Specials i ’ p w minute of the half, Sam Maher scored after receiving a pass from Kendra Stauffer. Eight minutes into the sec­ ond half, Jenison scored on a penalty kick. Caledonia answered when Veerakone picked up her third assist of the match and Maher her sec­ ond goal. The Scots were 8-2-3 overall this season heading into a non-conference show­ down with rival South Christian Friday. Caledonia will look to avenge its only loss of the conference ^season when it plays host to Forest Hills Central Monday. The Rangers took the first meet­ ing between the two teams 10. The Scots won a 1 -0 game with Grand Rapids Christian to start the league season. They took their second win over the Eagles Monday, this time by the score of 5-0. The Scots put the pressure on Christian early. Good played a beautiful cross to Stauffer, who drove home a half volley for a 1-0 Il’s OpH 616-240-9814 11 M OwmlHh COME GROW WITH US! ® y aril® ct ®^3 i - f Union Bank is expanding its Mortgage Department and has an immediate need for an experienced Mortgage Loan Originator. We offer a wide variety of mortgage loan products including USDA, FHA, VA, Conventional, Portfolio and New Construction loans. 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Stauffer completed her hat-trick in the second half, and added an assist on the Scots final goal by crossing a ball to the far post which Tia VanSuilichem headed into the net.-Good •IO scored the first goal of the second half for the Scots, off an assist from Veerakone. In non-conference action Saturday the Scots scored a 5-0 win at Portage Northern Caledonia head coach Steve Sanxter said a diving save on a Portage Northern penalty kick by keeper Brooke Hubbel ignited the Scots in the contest The Scots led 1-0 at the time of the save, thanks to a goal by Maher. Veerakone fired a comer kick that went off of a Portage defender. The ball bounded to Maher who touched in the wait-high ball with her left foot. Maher bent a comer kick into the net for her second goal, then assisted teammate Good on the Scots' third goal of the first half. A rebound by Maher led BIO to a goal by Olsen in the sec­ ond half, then freshman Maddy Morse finished off the scoring with her first var­ sity goal. 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I don’t know how many strike outs she had, she’s my horse.” The first three Trojan bat­ ters reached on errors, but TK’s Paige Lajcak was thrown out trying to score and Swift settled in to retire the final two Trojan batters in the bottom of the first. The Trojans only man­ aged two baserunners in one other inning, the fifth. Chloe Caledonia s Hannah Horvath (right) reaches for the bag at first after being tagged out by Thornapple Kellogg’s Ashley Roy during top of the sixth inning of game one in Middleville Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Graham, who was 2-2, led- Gerloski loaded the bases for game when we came out off with a single and moved Butgereit in the top of the swinging really well. We to third on a double by third inning. Her grand slam made some great defensive Lajcak, but the Scots hustled put the Scots up 4-0. She was plays though.” the ball back in to keep 3-4 in the game. Lajcak couldn’t have Graham at third. The “She’s just a pure hitter swung any better at the start Fighting Scot outfield did a every time she’s up,” of game two. She led-off the fine job of keeping the Kaechele said of Butgereit. top of the first with a home Trojans from advancing all “She might hit it right at run off the Scots’ Whitney evening long. somebody. She’s just a pure Denton. TK upped its lead to One-out by hitter. She’s just a sopho­ 4-0 with three runs in the top singles Mackenzie Miller, Hannah more. She’s going to be of the third. Lajcak started Horvath and Andrea somebody special down the that rally too, with a double. line.” She moved to third on a sin­ Miller, Horvath and gle from DeVries then they Gerloski had two hits each both came home on a double for the Scots. by VanPutten. VanPutten AUTO SERVICE CENTER Caledonia added three would score on an RBI sin­ Your Local CM r 'i w runs in the fifth inning and gle from Sandra Gerou Automotive Specialists one in the sixth. 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Butgereit VanPutten and Taylor drove in a run with a hard-hit Bid online al McLeod had one apiece. ball to second base, and w\\ w.M37auclion.com “We didn’t play that bad,” Denton added an RBI single featuring: said TK head coach Andy before the inning innins was • New Appliances M37Auction.com Saldivar. “Lexi got a couple through with her second • Antiques pitches up in the air, and then infield hit of the frame. Consignment Auction • Power Washers the grand slam hurt right The Scots led 5-3 and • Furniture away. We didn ’ t swing the would lead the rest of the (616) 871-2662 • Much more bats like we did in the second evening. They added three runs in the bottom of the fifth as Butgereit, Swift and in CM Austin put together back-torrCO back-to-back doubles, with 8 I H 5 IDOBBlIM'S ACDelco COMPLETE •* Caledonia’s Morgan Swift fires a pitch towards the plate during game one of the Scots’ doubleheader with Thornapple Kellogg in Middleville Thursday. She shut out the Trojans in an 8-0 Caledonia victory. ' - 4 s X CM O Swift and Austin each driv­ ing in the runner in front of them. Denton added an RBI single for the Scots’ fourth consecutive hit to start the inning. The Scots added one more run in the bottom of the sixth on an RBI single from Denton, who plated Swift from third. Swift started the rally with a one-out single and moved to third on a double by Austin. TK scored its final run on a two-out RBI single from Ashley Roy in the top of the seventh, after singles by DeVries and Gerou started the rally. Kaechele was pleased with the way Denton bounced back in the circle after giving up the lead-off home run, and Saldivar was pleased with how his team found its stroke at the plate and solidified its defense a bit in the second game. Both teams close out their conference slates next week. TK takes on Ottawa Hills for two Tuesday in the OK Gold while the Scots finish OK White Conference play with two against East Grand Rapids Monday. TK suffered a pair of OK Gold Conference losses at Wayland Tuesday, while the Scots took two in the White against Lowell. B'SmtSHIP 13 II Ml • Complete Collision Service • Dupont Refinish System • State & I CAR Certified Techs • Loaners Available •100% Guarantee On Repairs • Frame Repairs • Glass Repair * kt 11 7 Is 11 ' Ml 4 I * I H 616-891-0150 J 'V I 1“ I / Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner 110 Johnson St, Caledonia • ww.edsbody.com OPEN 7:30 TO 5:00 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY Thornapple Kellogg’s Morgan VanPutten (left) crashes into Caledonia catcher Andrea Gerloski to score a run in the top of the third inning of game two Thursday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) < » �The Sun and News, Saturday, May 11,2013/ Page 13 Watermelon’s Many Benefits Just like mom. watermelon is a swqpt and wonderful thing. Mom always told you to finish your fruits and vegetables, but did you know that watermelon boasts immunity benefits? Here are some of the perks for eating this juicy treat: Vitamin A — This vitamin is known to promote eye health, while boosting immunity through the enhancement of white blood cells. Vitamin B6 — Boosts the immune system by maintaining normal nerve function and forming red blood cells. JTi ** 'Wk,. ••• bh!s r maito Wonderful Way W ■xM’ia tow® it six S®bb<W 'AX IBMXEX f l>» W SES^6* *6* (*<*>*! £•** S'* CELEBRATE MOM FAMILY FFATURFS others arc incredible people. This year, make sure you others arc incredible people. This year, make sure you properly thank her for all she has done for you by celebrat­ ing her with a day she’ll cherish forever. M - ‘ » 1 It ’ *£»■***' . ■ Plant ■ ■ Ma Garden •• ■ •Together CT * Before you shell out big bucks on chocolates and jewelry, consider a greener gift that momican treasure from her window. Visit your local garden center or nursery and pick some vibrant beauties you know she'll she’ll swoon over. Supply the gloves, mom's favorite cocktails and snacks and make an event out of gardening with your favorite lady. ■ Create Your Own Card No matter how old you arc, nothing says it better Ithan construction paper, glitter and a little crcativity. If she's a grandmother, involve the kids and make it a family craft project. Take a trip to your local hobby store to make sure you have all the goods for this tried-and-true ticket to mom’s heart. ■ Plan a Beautiful Brunch Create a colorful, bountiful brunch for mom. Make a checklist of all the necessary ingredients, ensuring you serve all of her favorites! For a fresh twist on brunch, incorporate the sweet summersummer­ time goodness of watermelon and other fresh fruit. Impress her with Breakfast Six Layer Trifle, or make her smile with Watermelon Pancake Sandwiches. Design a homemade menu card, and throw in an arrangement of her favorite blooms for a finishing touch. b I r Z nr I Breakfast Six Layer Trifle Here arc a few ideas to make this Mother’s Day her most memorable yet: * » F F F F F^F * ~ i 4 For additional recipes and brunch ideas, visit www.watcrmclon.org. Mother’s Day brunch wouldn't be complete without a fabulous serving of fresh fruit. These recipes include the summertime goodness of watermelon tor a sweet addition sure to make mom smile. Serves: 8 to 12 *■ 3 cups organic fat free vanilla yogurt 2 cups low fat natural granola 4 cups watermelon, minced 3 cups organic fat free peach yogurt 2 cups organic crisp rice cereal 2 cups shredded coconut Spread the vanilla yogurt over bottom of deep glass casserole or •I* trifle dish. Layer remaining ingredi­ ents in order listed above in even layers over vanilla yogurt. Watermelon Pancake Sandwiches Serves: 4 2 tablespoons maple syrup 8 silver dollar size (3 to 4-inch) natural blueberry pancakes homemade or prepared, warm 4 slices seedless watermelon, same size as pancakes Spread syrup over one side of each pancake. Place slice of watermelon on the syrup brushed side of 4 of the pancakes. Top the watermelon with other 4 pancakes, syrup side down. Serve immediately. Chunky Watermelon Lemonade Watermelon Waldorf Salad Serves: 2 to 3 Serves: 4 to 6 2 cups cubed watermelon (1/2-inch cubes) 1/2 cup celery’, sliced 1/2 cup seedless red grape halves Dash of salt 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted 2 cups water 1/3 cup raw sugar (or to taste) 2 cups seedless watermelon puree 1 fresh lemon, sliced thinly 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups chopped seedless watermelon flesh In half-gallon pitcher with lid, mix I cup of water with sugar until completely dissolved. Stir in rest of water, watermelon puree, sliced lemon, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Stir to mix well and chill thoroughly. Stir in 2 cups of chopped watermelon before serving. Stir together watermelon, celery, and grapes in bowl. Just before serving, stir salt into yogurt for dressing. (Add water to thin, if necessary.) Pour dressing over fruit; stir until coated. Sprinkle with almonds. . �Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, May 11,2013 1 boys finish OK White duals with one loss -9 •Ki t' * * r- z . ■ I * r • *•>*** ** V. . f 3^ ifC. fa * - .<< r ■ * P^-. - A . t a* I c Ab 80^ , < I 4^ i -<•* r • ■ />**■** f » to .t» <' •* .. *11 ;r *- 41at r -*■« 5? C . » . m*4*— * V, ‘_ i • *-* - 1 <»- Ok ■<r 4 4«>i» V' % "J ■ 1 b -V * MT.y.> . 4 1 wA 4. •-V - •1 < r The Fighting Scots Grace Sallee fires off a throw in the shot put competition during her team s OK White Conference dual with Jenison Monday in Caledonia, (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Caledonia hurdlers finished off a perfect OK White Conference season Monday. Jake Overway took the 110-meter high hurdles in 15.50 seconds and the and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 40.60 to help lead the Fighting Scot varsity OF M/O 0S' ' V -J 4 ►—' f v rOi>. I z. r r* ’trj * <«94O QC«CWMVfirV -•< * FOUNDED /A* A c. *'CHlG^ PUBLIC NOTICE A joint meeting of the Village of Middleville Village Council and the Thornapple Township Board of Trustees will be held on May 13, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main Street. This is an Open Meeting. All interested persons are invited to attend. Susan Vlietstra Thornapple Township Clerk Elaine Denton Village of Middleville Clerk * 06811710 R to W -ar- The Fighting Scots’ Cara Murphy sets a new personal record in clearing 5 feet 3 inches in the high jump, a height that won her the event during Monday’s conference meet with Jenison in Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) boys’ track and field team to a 92-45 victory over the vis­ iting Wildcats. Overway and teammate Dean Chase have finished first and second in each of those events at all five of the Fighting Scots’ OK White Conference duals, in which the team has put together a 41 record. Overway is unde­ feated in the 300 hurdles, while the two have taken turns winning the 110s. Chase was right behind Overway in the 110s Monday, finishing in 15.60. He was second in the 300 hurdles with a time of 42.80. The Scots were expecting a fine showing in those events at the OK White Conference Championship Meet, which was being host­ ed by East Grand Rapids Thursday and Friday at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. The Caledonia boys head­ ed into the conference meet * Continued next page LIVE 7~ Caledonia’s Kardokh Piromari unleashes a throw in the discus competition during Monday’s OK White Conference meet against Jenison. (Photo by Brett Bremer) is# to 1 -a to 1 ■ r».i ’ta ikte rails Ml-A -1 te i fa libi 41 I* 4 CA Caledonia’s Jacob Overway races to victory in the 110-meter high hurdles during Monday’s OK White Conference dual with Jenison. He finished the race in 15.50 sec­ onds. 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Be someone who gets it. o cn oo <£> -J Equal Opportunity Employer 06811584 - > «■ »-4 �I The Sun and News, Saturday, May 11, 2013/ Page 15 From page 14 w iv ■ kB t . . * tflVl Wl 1 Li 1 '« >1 1 ?. to sT • - ■ML J li .I I , II 1 • Ji 1 needing things to go just per­ fectly to score a share of the conference championship. Grand Rapids Christian took the league lead into the meet with a 5-0 record in confer­ ence duals. “We’d really have to go crazy in a couple of places and just perform every where else,” Caledonia head coach Kevin Remenap said. “The problem is where we’re strong, Jenison is strong. Against Christian we can make up some points in the throws, but Jenison has a couple of monsters out there that are * oing to keep us from scoring some {•It ints.” Jenison won both the throwing events Monday, sweeping the three scoring spots M in the discus and taking the top two in the shot put. Alec Snyder won both, firing 50 feet 8.5 inches in the shot put and 144-10 int he discus. Kardokh Piromari scored the Scots lone point in the throws with a third-place mark of 43-4.5 in the shot put. The Scots did great in the distance races against the Wildcats, but those are races that were going to be tough to pile up points in at the conference meet. “There are so many dis­ tance kids in this conference. runs Everybody fast. East Christian, Grand Rapids, us. Lowell has a cou­ ple of kids that are great too. We’ll really have to set our personal bests again to have •It a chance. It’s all about per­ forming when it matters and hoping a couple things go our way,’’ Remenap said. The Scots swept the 1600meter run, with Jensen Miller winning in 4 minutes 44.80 seconds. Teammate Lucas Barnes was second (4:47.00) and Eric Farhadi third (4:49.60). The Caledonia boys also •It swept the 3200-meter run, led by Lucas Barnes’ time of 10:49.40. Miller was second in 10:56.00 and Alex Herriman third in 11:13.20. Bryan VanNamen led a Scot sweep in the 400-meter dash, finishing in 53.50, with Zach Pieri second in 54.40 and Jacob Vaughn third in 57.10. Miller and Pieri teamed with Steven Sammons and Miler to win the 1600-meter relay in 3:38.60. The Scot team of Barnes, Josh Risner, Trent Feyen and Miller won the 3200-meter relay in 8:41.80. Jalen Burton, Eddie VanNamen and Kelly, Overway teamed to win the 800-meter relay in 1:35.30. Feyen added a win in the 800, hitting the finish line in 2:06.40. While the throws didn’t go well for the Scots, the other field events did. They swept the high jump, with Sammons clearing 5-10, Parker Harris 5-8 and Jacee Gutowski 5-6. In the long jump, Overway flew 18-8.25 to win it. Jake Harrison was second at 18-8. Landon and Logan Tompkins. DeYoung were second and •It, third in the pole vault at 100. It was a good day for the Caledonia girls in the field too, even though they fell 7958 to the Wildcats. Cara Murphy set a new personal record in winning the high jump by clearing 5-3 and I •_ 1____ ____ 1^-. Lindsay Murphy set a per­ sonal record in winning the long jump at 15-6. Grace Sallee won the two throws for the Scots, getting a mark of 110-10 in the dis­ cus and 33-0 in the shot put. Points were tougher to come by on the track. The Scots did do well in the dis­ tance Hannah races. Schroder won the 3200meter run in 11:45.10, and took second in the 1600 in 5:21.90, just getting edged out for the top spot by .7 sec- onds by Jenison’s Bailey Johnson. “Hannah, this is weird to say, but she’s not that fast. She’s in such good shape. She’s so efficient. That’s her strength.” “She’s giving you everything she's got.” Caledonia's Olivia Bordewyk was second in the 3200 in 12:09.40 and third in the 1600 in 5:29.50. Hannah Hazelbach completed the sweep of the 3200 for Caledonia by finishing in 12:37.0. Holly Rave took the 400 for the Scots in 1:00.60, she also had a fine split of 59.5 in the 1600-meter relay team. * 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 r.»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 arc available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call die Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. in 1 06800158 8 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. I Call 945-9554 for more information. 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CHICKEN CORDON BLEU (individually wrapped) ^i/e $5.99 lb GROUND BEEF PATTIES 7 tQUAL MOUSWQ OFFOHTUMITY tions using senses and exam­ ining properties of different materials. Students may work alone or with a friend and will be given a card to collect stick­ ers for each activity complet­ ed. For more information, email Shana McCrumb, TK Science Olympiad coordina­ tor, at tkso@tkschools.org. The event will run much like a carnival, with various activities taking place in dif­ ferent locations throughout the school. The activities chosen use a range of skill sets from building and testing a paper airplane or barge, using deduction skills to determine which materials will sink or float, and identifying animal tracks to making observa- * PORK STEAKS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CURRICULUM IT Celebrate Science, a pilot program supported by the Thomapple Kellogg Science Olympiad program, offers hands-on science activities in a non-competitive environ­ ment. Second and third grade students at Lee Elementary will be able to participate in this hands-on program from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 16. • •• 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 Lee Elementary to host Celebrate Science event ft ’ !b. 7 ^ vers p /. by Uta,. '_Cetf M 18 J r 9 9 9 I fl / 9g a 9g % 9 g L* 9 \A 9 \ X Jik \* AV No Phone Orders B*** Vein out... usa,.'? Us^ohn son ^oad Prt oj 10/510 5 oz. Lo^'l JONES FARM I rr rr 5 FoftmRd If r �7 Page 16/The Sun and News, Saturday, May 11, 2013 TK baseball sweeps OK Gold series with Wayland by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Three pitchers threw three complete games in three Trojan victories over Wayland this week. Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity baseball team improved to 5-7 in the OK Gold Conference and 5-9 overall with a sweep of its threegame set with the Wildcats. Nathan Prince picked up the victory in game number three, Thursday in Middleville. He struck out eight while walking two and allowing just three singles. “He pitched a complete game, about 90 pitches. He did a nice job, threw a lot of strikes, a lot of ground balls. Probably the most ground balls I've seen him throw,” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Jack Hobert. “He is getting into the flow like everybody else is. They're starting to feel good about themselves.” The Wildcats tied the game at l-l by scoring their lone run in the top of the third, but TK broke the game open with a five-run fifth inning. Of the first six Trojans to got to the plate in the fifth, six recorded hits. Nick Iveson had a single, Clay Francisco a single, Jake Benjamin a double, Austin Sprague a single and AJ Nye a double. Benjamin finished the Thornapple Kellogg’s AJ Sprague hits a ball to the left side during the bottom of the sixth inning against Wayland Thursday. He was 1-3 with an RBI in the Trojans’ 8-1 win over the Wildcats. (Photo by Brett Bremer) contest going 2-3 with three RBI. He scored two runs and had one of five Trojan stolen bases. Iveson was 2-4 with two runs scored and two stolen bases. Nye and Francisco also had two hits apiece. Steven Arnold, Sprague and Ruban French had one each. 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This product ts not intended to treat diagnose or cure any disease or illness. A testimonial represents the experience of just one person Your experience or result may be different. We look forward to hearing from you. This offer is limited to one bottle pet US household © Biocentric Health, 2009. All rights reserved. Thornapple Kellogg’s Nathan Prince hurls the ball towards the plate during the top of the seventh inning against Wayland Thursday in Middleville. Sprague struck out eight in earning the complete-game win in the Trojans’ 8-1 victory over the Wildcats. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK girls show improvement in 1 \ 11 I he Prills Bouquet ZiA' double. That double was the only extra-base hit for TK. TK closes out its confer­ ence slate with three games against Ottawa Hills this week, then will face nonconference foe West Ottawa Friday. Thousands Are Saying "Good-Bye" to Joint & Muscle Pain Who Thought THEY NEVER COULD! 1 Enjov ■ ball,” Hobert said. “We're starting to chatter a little bit, which means we’re starting to communicate and starting to understand the game a lit­ tle bit. We've got a ways to go, but it is nice to see.” Brandon Kennedy, Colton Couturier and Ryan Nowakowski had the three hits for Wayland. Francisco and Dalton Phillips threw the two com­ plete-game victories Tuesday in Wayland. I Francisco shut out the Wildcats in an 8-0 Trojan win. He struck out four, walked one and gave up just three singles. Collin Irwin and Phillips led the Trojan attack with two hits each. Dalton had a single and a double. Irwin, Iveson and Torres drove in two runs each. Benjamin and | Francisco both had one RBI. Phillips struck out ten, walked one and allowed five hits in an 5-2 Trojan win. Neither of the runs against him was earned. Iveson was 2-3 at the plate with an RBI and a run scored. Sprague had a single and scored twice. Riley Holbrock, Nye and Francisco had TK’s other RBI. TK had nine hits. French also had two, a single and a get a FREE bottle of Hydraflexin. You have nothing to lose but your pain. Not available in stores. 866-967-6445 24 hours - 7 days a week the third doubles flight, Karley Cisler and Kaitlyn lelfor secured the tie with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 win. Taylor Miller and Kari Johnson won 7-5, 6-1 for TK at fourth doubles. €4 They played some of the best tennis we’ve seen at third doubles this year," Seger said of Cisler and Telfor. He said Cisler’s topspin was especially tough, and some big topspin lobs really gave Big Rapids trouble. Seger also thought his fourth doubles team played some of its best tennis of the year, keeping shots deep in the court. Maria Pamplona scored TK’s lone singles victory, topping Big Rapids' Amanda Smith 6-2, 6-2 at number four. First singles player Claudia Dykstra lost a tough match to Crystal Brinker, 6-3, 6-0. She also had a tough match against Cadillac’s top player. “She played two really good club players, but she really looked good," Seger said of Dykstra. “She had long rallies and she worked hard. The pace on the ball was just humming, baseline to baseline." Carly Noah was 0-2 for the day at second singles for TK, but played a great match against Cadillac falling 67(4), 6-3, 10-7, with a super tie-breaker deciding the match. Telfor and Cisler lost a tight third doubles match against Cadillac, 6-4, 6-3. The Trojans played a non­ dual conference with Hamilton Tuesday, and fell 71. TK dropped two three-setters and won one with the Hawkeyes. The win came from Telfor and Cisler at third doubles. They topped Abby Wilson and Katelyn Hoezee 7-5, 3-6, 6-4. The top three doubles flights all went three sets. Blain and Willson had a chance to pull ahead early, but fell to Megan Aardema and Whitney Schaffer 7-6(5), 2-6, 6-2. Heid Mihm and Maya Voorhorst topped Hannah Lamberg and Whitney McCullough 6-7(3), 6-1, 6-3 at second doubles. Seger said he thought Lamberg and McCullough played some of their best tennis of the year, with Lamberg playing very well in the backcourt and McCullough showing improved positioning around the court throughout the match, Middleville finished the OK Gold conference duals a 2-2-1 record and tied for third place with an 8-0 win over Ottawa Hills Monday. Singles players Dykstra, Noah, Hannah Bashore, and Johnson led the way with wins, dropping only two games along the way. The first doubles team team of Pamplona and Marlee Willshire won their doubles match 6-0, 6-0. Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 H 1 l/? <- �The Sun and News, Saturday, May 11. 2013/ Page 17 > 1 k .r<j * tWB| fe- X. V / ■ •■ Vj L I I IjS A I4 ppi V * ^5 4 I .A nil 11? ^aimfelkwj I I convenient and r '.r . ' Authorized Shipping Outlet J! 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They secured the walk-off win in the bottom of the eighth when Issac Andrusiak’s single down the left field line brought home Logen Hudson from third base with two out. The Eagles took a 9-8 lead in the top half of the inning. Joe Stegehuis started the Scots’ rally with a one-out walk. He went to second on a sacrifice bunt by Hudson to the pitcher, but the throw to first was dropped by the Eagles’ first baseman, and the Scots had two on with one out. Heath Hoogerhyde knocked an RBI single through the left side to tie the game at 9-9, but was forced out at second for the second out of the inning on a bloop single by Ryan Zoet that had a_ chance _to be caught in right _ field. That left two on with two out for Andrusiak. The Fighting Scots needed two-out heroics in the bot­ tom of the sixth to force the extra innings in the first place. An RBI single from Hudson pulled the Scots • • • — a t within 8-7 with one out -------inj • • * a 6i> «*■'. -- - -w r • . Sv X <i Or... ... i w * I1 rA i T> < * I 4 k/ *4. * A f’H * Heath Hoogerhyde pitches for the Fighting Scots in the t0P of the eighth inning during game one against Grand Rapids Christian in Caledonia Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the inning. Hoogerhyde was hit by a pitch to load the bases, with Stegehuis on third and Hudson at second. The Eagles turned to pitcher Austin Batka to take over for starter Alex VandeVusse. He quickly struck out Zoet for the second out of the inning. With Andrusiak Andrusiak atat the the plate, plate, With Stegehuis caught the Eagles off guard for a moment and stole home to tie the game. Batka got the strikeout of Andrusiak to end the threat. Isaac Andrusiak pitched five and a third innings, of strong relief after starter Dan Zeman was hit hard by the • STONES - Landscape and drainage 1 • SAND - Fill or beach/play i— I il lift • DRIVEWAYS - Gravel, crushed I —A concrete or asphalt DON’S DOZING > 268-795-7830 ro —* Eagles, who scored four runs in each of the - first two innings. Heath Hoogerhyde came on to the mound in the eighth and gave up a lead-off dou­ ble to the Eagles’ Junior Gates and an RBI single to Tyler Siegler, but was able to strand Siegler at third after he stole second and third base. Hoogerhyde earned the win. Hoogerhyde was 3-3 with three RBI in the win, with two singles and a double. Tanner Ellens was 2-4 with a triple and two runs scored. Hudson was 2-5 with an RBI and two runs scored as well. The Eagles took game two 10-2, busting open a 2-2 game with a pair of four-run innings. Siegler led the attack, going 5-5 with an RBI and a run scored. Gates and Tyler Boyd drove in two runs each. Hoogerhyde had a pair of singles in the loss, and Ryan Zoet, Mitch Horgan, Jake Jabaay, Stegehuis and Zach Zoet added hits as well for the Scots. Horgan and Come Test Spring Over 40 Years in Barry Co.! models available plus 4 ore arriving.- * 287 Division, Downtown Freeport View our * complete inventory at... r3 8 o - www.bloughauto.com VOLKSWAGEN 616-765-8801 Specializing in 0 The Fighting Scots’ Joe Stegehuis (right) slides in safely with a steal of home in front of Grand Rapids Christian catcher John VanVIiet and teammate Isaac Andrusiak in the bottom of the sixth inning of game one Saturday. The run tied the game at 8-8 with two outs, and the Scots would go on to earn a 10-9 win in eight innings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ■< Jp X • SCREENED TOP SOIL 2 IK Sales & Service Blough Automotive Sales & Service ‘ * ~ J. '3 & ________ Freshman Logen Hudson gets a running start off of second base in the bottom of the eighth inning of the Fighting Scots’ 9-8 OK White Conference win over Grand Rapids Christian Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Stegehuis had doubles. Lowell swept its threegame set with the Scots in OK White Conference action this week, scoring 6-4 and 54 wins in Caledonia Tuesday and an 10-0 win in Lowell in six innings Thursday. Stegehuis and Nick LoMonaco had two hits each in the Scots’ 6-4 loss Tuesday. LoMonaco had a pair of RBI. Andrusiak and Hudson also drove in runs. Chris Clark, Ryan Zoet, Ellens and Andrusiak had one hit each, with Andrusiak knocking a double. In the 5-4 game-two loss, Caledonia got a double and three RBI from Andrusiak. Stegehuis, Hoogerhyde, Ryan Zoet, Hudson and Nate DeVries added singles. Lowell pitcher Titan Anderson limited the Scots to just two hits while striking out seven and walking two in the six-inning game Thursday. Stegehuis and Ryan Zoet had the Scots' two singles. • -4 k v - ditW jaintil W ft W «!4 AWl Ikty .1 hliti I TK girls best Bengals to end t® OK Gold duals with 5-0 mark 'HikO ■41 < Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity girls’ track and field team finished off an unde­ feated season of OK Gold Conference duals by knock­ ing off visiting Ottawa Hills 108-29 in Middleville Tuesday. The Bengals took a trio of relays, but Thornapple Kellogg won every other event, sweeping the top three scoring places in six individ­ ual events. Heather Raymond won three individual events to pace TK, taking the pole vault at 7 feet 6 inches, the 100-meter hurdles in 17.53 seconds and the 300-meter low hurdles in 51.09. TK swept two of those events, the pole vault and the 100 w ith hurdles, with Krista Dollaway also clearing 7-6 in the pole vault to finish in second place. Casey Lawson, Fiona Shea DJ Minor and Dahlia Beckett won two individual events each. Minor took the shot put at 35-7 and the dis­ cus at 101-0. Beckett won the high jump by clearing 49 and the long jump with a leap of 14-3. Lawson won the 1600-meter run in 5:47.8 and the 3200 in 13:43. TK also had Molly Lark win the 400 in 1:01.33. Lawson teamed with Elizabeth Aguiar, Hannah Adgate and Janie Noah to win the 3200-meter relay in 10:58.7. The Trojan boys were downed 70-67 by Ottawa Hills. TK didn't have the sprint­ ers to keep pace with the Bengals, despite sweeps of the high jump, the pole vault and the 3200-meter run. The Bengals took the three scoring spots in the 100meter dash and the 200, with Teyland Avery winning each. He took the 100 in 11.04 and the 200 in 22.50. He also anchored wins by the Bengals' 400-meter relay and 800-meter relay teams. The race came down to the 1600-meter relay, which the Bengals won in 3:28.5. David Walter took the 3200-meter run for TK in 11:47.14, the 1600 in 4:53.25, the 800 in 2:02.25 and teamed with Austin LaVire, Daniel Vannett and Tom Williamson to win the 3200-meter in relay 10:17.66. 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Advertise with classi- --- CARDS, Kids clothes For more information call fieds in the Reminder and NEED BUSINESS Middleville, brochures or isc household (616)891-0225 to fill out an Hastings Banner. Phone envelopes, broch toys & misc more? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. application. items. (269)945-9554. a• The Trojans are playing for second place now. South Christian’s varsity girls’ soccer team won the battle of two teams that were unbeaten in the OK Gold Conference Wednesday, top­ ping Thomapple Kellogg 2-0 at the South Christian Sports Park. The first meeting, in Middleville, ended in a 1-1 tie. All three goals South Christian scored against the Trojans this season came on set plays. The first Wednesday came with 18 minutes and 11 seconds left in the first half, from Kayla Diemer off an assist from Sam Burgess. Diemer finished off a cor­ ner kick with 18:05 to got in the game to finish off the scoring. The Sailors outshot the Trojans 9-4 in the contest, with Sailor keeper Emily Blankespoor recording four saves. Aly Miller had seven saves for the Trojans. The Trojans had a few opportunities in the first half, had one goal waived off because of an offside penal­ ty, and had a great point­ blank chance by Kelli Graham thwarted by a great save from Blankespoor. It was just the second loss of the season for the TK ladies. Thomapple Kellogg suf­ fered its first loss of the sea­ son Saturday, dropping a non-conference contest 3-1 at Mason. The I he Trojans i rojans created some chances early against one of the top teams in the state ini Division 2, but the Bulldogs eventually took control of the 1 » I k ■ I th r 1J 1/ w „____ J I; VI _____ ■ oimfoto it im ? ta. r •• w' Farm Help Wanted Garage Sale 1 11 1 •1■• ■ a* - " . —— A. 1—. 1 .J . _ L K ■SJ > Trojan golf fifth at i Yankee Springs G.C. *•*'5 * *tll .0^ W®13 f| •ft 1 Catholic Central and South Christian took the top two spots at the OK Gold Conference jamboree hosted by Thornapple Kellogg at Yankee Springs Golf Course Tuesday. Wayland jumped past Hastings for the first time at a conference meet this sea­ son, outscoring the Saxons 171 to 179 to place third. Catholic Central's varsity boys’ golf team took the day’s title with a score of 161. South Christian fired a 167. The host Trojans were fifth with a 192, and Ottawa Hills put together four scores POOL SALT NOW IN STOCK for the first time in league action this season to finish with a 321. en Sinclair led the Trojan team with a 43. Justin and Bergstrom Luke Poholski each shot 49, and Matt Ranes chipped in a 51. Catholic Central's Luke Headley was the day's top individual, shooting a 1ov^r-par 37. South Christian's Kade Hoeksema Wayland's and Alex Palowski each shot 39. Behind Headley for the Cougars, Jason Gauck and Jason Patterson each carded a 41 and Alex Johnson added a 42. I?" » • I I I I « AQUA highest purity salt FOR POOLS AND SPAS WITH CHLORINE GENERATORS, aka SALT SYSTEMS FOOD QUALITY* . —. . • -• <• • » • • -.•f H ” M ».•Al A'X Tack and Saddle Auction SATURDAY MAY 1BTH ODORS OPEN BPM AUCTION STARTS AT 7PM We have been asked to sell at public auction, without reserve, a large inventory of saddles and horse equipment. Over 50 New custom made saddles. 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South Christian's lone sin­ gles win came at number one, where Abby Long 3f topped the Scots' Maria Chase 6-1,6-1. Caledonia's lone doubles win came at number four, where the team of Sami I Becker and Grace Ward Offer Expires 5/30/13 I scored a 6-2, 6-4 victory \ 1 over Amanda Asfour and 616-891-8343 wvvw.cali-fitness.com 9175 Cherry Valley, Caledonia | Kate Zwiers. Located next to Monterey Grille | The Sailor first doubles info@caii-fitness.comJ | team of Hanna Stenk and 06811254 I i Celebrating ( r * I " Year! ' Summer Spe tnioi for $99 I I I I I I I I I I Pioneers picked up their play in the second sets of their matches to all win in straight sets. The Scots took on Forest Hills Northern and Grand Rapids Catholic Central in non-conference duals Tuesday and fell 8-0 to the Huskies and 6-2 to the Cougars. Scots 6-2, with Caledonia's first and fourth doubles teams scoring victories again. Those matches were just the start of a stretch of seven duals in five days for the Fighting Scots. They took Sunday off and were back at it in OK White action Monday against East Grand Rapids. The Pioneers topped the Scots 7-1, with LoMonaco and Crank top­ ping Jeany Weinrich and Chloe Early 7-6(7), 1-6, 6-4 in the first doubles match for their team's lone point. Ward and Becker lost a tough three-setter at fourth doubles, 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 to Izzy Condon and Lucy Meyer. The Fighting Scot singles players put together some strong performances, but the Amber Zandee pulled out a close 6-4, 6-4 win over the Scots' Carlie Crank and Madelyn LoMonaco at first doubles to help secure the tie for their team. The Scots followed that up with a trip to the Allegan Invitational Saturday, where the Scots were 0-3 in duals against some tough competi­ tion. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 No. 20/May 18, 2013 : .old < <■ TK schools face budget cuts again by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Kellogg Thornapple School board members will face tough decisions as they' prepare to cut the district’s annual budget by nearly $1 million for the 2013-14 school year. "I haven't been looking forward to this at all," said Superintendent Tom Enslen as he and finance director Chris Marcy introduced potential reductions to the board Monday night. "This is very difficult and very painful. We don't want to have to do one ounce of this, but the state is forcing us." d XfT oorio2 )t aatfl Tftqoiq |£UHU£ ioillirn loort-oz i r riisqiifc Ofl znrfD itnMocj I bisod V19V lutnisq )1 er/iri odi Jud The plan includes a reduction in teaching and adminis­ tration staff, support person­ nel, and counseling. Funds will also be decreased for field trips, supplies, confer­ ences, and athletics. The proposed cuts trim $945,000 from the budget. The district anticipates rev­ enues of $25.6 million and costs of $26.5 million. Marcy explained the dismaintained a trict has healthy fund balance but, over the years, has been forced to spend much of those funds. "We just don’t bring in as much as we spend,” said Marcy. “We've cut and cut. and there's just not much left.” At the end of the 2012-13 fiscal year, the district antic­ ipates a fund balance of $2.3 million or 8.8 percent of one year's operating budget. The board has a policy to try to maintain between 10 and 15 percent fund balance. By the end of the 2013-14 year, the district will again need to spend part of the fund balance reducing it from $2.3 million to $1.4 million or just 5.3 percent of one year's operating fund. "We just can’t continue to use the fund balance," said TK School Board member announces resignation ns by Julie Makarewicz S/u# Writer Kellogg Thornapple school board member Scott Kiel has announced his res­ ignation effective June 30. Kiel has served 12 years on the board of education. His term was to expire this year but, because of election scheduling changes, his term was extended through December 2014. "Hopefully in some small way I've contributed to the lives of students here at I 1 nI sorbs I leiM iiengi ai/l id I no M ziH J TCOy tefios ' rmsi I Yfiv/ 29V i I Kellogg Thornapple Schools,” said Kiel at Monday night's school It’s been board meeting, an honor and a pleasure to serve the last 12 years. I want to thank everyone for having trust in me to serve." Board member Don Haney said Kiel has been a very good board member. "You have added a tremendous amount to the board,” said Haney, “You •I have made a difference. The district will solicit It applications from interested community members to fill Kiel’s position. Anyone interested in serving on the board of education can con­ the tact the administration office for more information. The board will conduct interviews and make an appointment to fill the remaining time of Kiel's term. The position will be. then be placed on the Nov. 2014 ballot as a full-term vacancy. Marcy. Cuts proposed for the upcoming year include reductions in teaching staffing. Those reductions will be made through attri­ tion including teacher retire­ ments.. Enslen said he does­ n't believe the district will have to issue pink slips to teachers at this time. Enslen said, so far, eight teachers throughout the dis­ trict have announced retire­ ments and four support staff will also retire. Some of the positions may have to be filled or existing personnel shuffled to fill areas of need. The proposal eliminates the middle school assistant principal position and one counseling district-wide position. Additionally, the district has reorganized its department. technology Kevin Director Briggs retired a year ago. ago, but worked with the district this year as a consultant. The consultant contract will not "This is very difficult and very painful. We don’t want to have to do one ounce of this, but the state II is forcing us. Tom Enslen , Superintendent be extended another year, The administrative cuts, retirements and reduction of staffing will save the district an estimated $350,000. The district may reduce custodial and maintenance staffing by 1.5 employees, and library assistants by 3.5 employees saving about $215,000. Additionally, the district may cut $30,000 in funds for athletics, $30,000 for confer­ ences, $10,000 for field trips, and $40,000 for supplies. The district plans to increase facility user fees to boost revenues by an esti­ mated $10,000. "These are our prelimi­ nary plans, said Enslen. “There are still some unknown factors out there and we may have to make some changes.” The district is in contract negotiations with the two union groups representing teachers and support staff. There are still questions about the state budget and just how much money the district will receive in per pupil funding. Preliminary state budgets indicate a reduction of $20 to $40 per pupil. TK has 3,085 students currently enrolled. "These proposed cuts only help us balance the check­ book for a year." said Enslen. "It doesn’t help us get back to a 10 percent fund bal­ ance." The board is expected to. approve a budget at its June meeting. Cable Corp, may need new budget following revenue shortfall I •- - 3 ■ •' V B UU Moto Wfette Caledonia Township board members listen to comments from the public during Wednesday’s meeting at the Caledonia Township hall. The board addressed topics including the purchase of fireworks and budget adjustments for the Caledonia Community Cable Corporation. (Photo by Tony Wittkowski) I* Sign of the times The traditional “M’ for Middleville at the north end of Thornapple Kellogg’s football staidum has been turned into a sign of the times for the graduating class. The white rocks have been rearranged to form the number 13. The Thornapple Kellogg Class of 2013 graduates at 7 p.m. May 23 in the football stadium, weather permitting The event moves into the gym in case of rain. The “M” will no doubt return after gradua­ t eriT nubiste ri artooi eros to ▼n /C?. 11 l JI luvr 1q) .noif tion. (photo by Brett Bremer) * I• by Tony Wittkowski Contributing Reporter Lights may be dimming at Caledonia Cable Channel 98 following a nearly 40-minute discussion on forecasted shortfalls budget at Wednesday’s meeting of the Caledonia Township Board of Trustees. “We project and budget what we hope t0 see but their revenues are not coming in," See SHORTFALL, pg. 2 I In This Issue... • Caledonia Village Council passes motion to increase sewer rates • Caledonia announces top 10 students, presents academic awards • TK swarms Saxon net, gets three goals and a win • Caledonia boys win 4x100 championship at White meet J* �♦ Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, May 18, 2013 4 ’■ I ’ New fund will help county’s students in need fl" by Julie Makarewicz Staff writer Barry County Courts will help schools with financial support for students who are potentially at-risk or who are unable to afford to partici­ pate in programs. District Court Judge Mike Schipper explained the three courts will provide $2,000 annually to each of the five schools in Barry County. Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Lakewood, Maple Valley and Thomapple Kellogg all will be eligible for the funds. “Kids who participate in extracurricular activities are far less likely to end up in our courts,” said Schipper. Judges Schipper, Amy McDowell from Circuit Court, and William Doherty from Family Court, have agreed the investment in youths and support of schools is needed. “We're all on the same page, and we're all commit­ ted to doing what we can. Now more than ever, schools need support from the com­ munities,” said Schipper. The funds will be avail­ able Sept. 1, and will be replenished annually. Schipper and McDowell explained that the funds are to be used for students who cannot afford to pay for an extracurricular activity, such as sports, band camps, Science Olympiad competi­ tions, or possibly even attending prom. The funds will be held in trust and disbursed by a sim­ ple email request from the school officials. Districts will not have to wait for approvals, and funds can be disbursed immediately. The funds will be over­ seen by a committee of attor­ neys, but Schipper said the nice thing about this program is that funds can be made available almost instantly. “Schools won’t have to wait weeks for funds,” he said. The funding program is an SHORTFALL, continued from page 1 Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison told trustees, “All the money to pay for cable access comes from people who pay for cable and, given that the revenue stream is coming under target, the budget will likely be cut.” According to Township Treasurer Richard Robertson, the cable sys­ tem’s budget included a $90,000 revenue projection based on cable television franchise fees which came in lower than expected. Channel 98, which has main­ tained a 24-hour presence since its inception more than 30 years ago, is also support­ ed by individual donations and the underwriting of broadcast programs. The station’s budget was increased to $72,500 this year, Robertson reported, after three consecutive years of operating on a $30,000 budget. Robertson added that discussions with the cable system included* a budget reduction to $60,000. Trustee Tim Overholt, who serves as a board mem­ ber for the Cable Corporation, was quick to address budget concerns, especially in light of an advertisement in the Sun and News stating that the Cable Corporation’s budget had been slashed and that the sta­ tion would be off the air in 45 days. Phone numbers for the township and the village of Caledonia were also part of the advertisement. “In the recent Sun and News there was some infor­ mation placed there by Cable Corp, regarding budgets being slashed,” 4* Come enjoy your meal on our deck Check “Big Easy Deli —On Facebook for our daily BREAKFAST & LUNCH SEPECIALS BIG * EASY DELI • BAKERY “A Flairfor New Orleans 99 oo o> ’3CXI Monday-Saturday 7am-3pm 126 E. Main St. • Middleville O. Phone 269-795-7777 Fax 269-795-7713 4? I Overholt stated, “but I just want to be clear that there has been no determinations made by this board or any other on what will happen to the budget. These are still in deliberation.” Caledonia has had local cable access originally served by a volunteer com­ munity. The station was later organized as an independent corporation whose funding comes fromthe Township and the Village of Caledonia’s portion of cable franchise fees paid by subscribers. The township board agreed on Wednesday to forfunds ward to Cable Corporation to keep it in business for the next month, with the decision to change or to keep the current budget deferred until a later date. Harrison said the Township will work with Cable Corporation on this and is looking for an amendment to the budget within the next 30-90 days. “We are trying to adjust to the financial realities,” said Harrison, “but it is present­ ing a challenge to the Cable Corporation and to us.” In other board action on Wednesday, inanimous motions were passed to pur­ chase fireworks for Independence Day, to reha­ bilitate manhole covers, and to upgrade a street pump on 76th Street. A Due to corporate downsizing with the Sprint dealer network, we will be closing the store May 25th. It has been a pleasure serving our community for the past six years. We wish the best to all of our loyal customers. Best wishes, Praveena Cellular 6450 100th St. SE Suite 40 • Caledonia, Ml 891-8334 Mon. - Fri. 9:15 - 7:30; Sat. 9:15 - 5:00 ft t Sprint Authorized Retailer off-shoot of the Robert B. Messer Trust established in 1926 as a way to help chil­ dren in need in Barry County. Judge Doherty established the off-shoot pro­ gram to disburse funds in a more immediate manner. The Messer Trust Fund was started with about $600,000 and has been care­ fully administered over the years to ensure continuation. Today, more than 20 differ­ ent organizations receive nearly $90,000 from the fund annually. Schipper said he believes it’s important for schools to offer and students to be able to participate in extracurricu­ lar activities. He said for some kids, playing a sport or being in the band may be the only reason they decide to show up for school or do well in their other classes. “We’re doing what we can in the community to help kids,” said Schipper. McDowell said she also is pleased to have funds direct­ ed toward helping students. “We see the parents in our courtrooms, and they have young children who follow their same cycles. If we can encourage the kids, they can participate, and we can break this cycle of coming back to court,” said McDowell. Letters were recently sent to superintendents at each district outlining the pro­ gram and announcing funds will be available in September. Prior to this announce­ ment for all of the school dis­ tricts, the courts assisted Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg schools. Delton schools received $2,250 to help with the •5» 0 “Live, Laugh, Love” pro­ gram provided by Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan. The program helps students with issues such as bullying, depression, anxiety and suicide aware­ ness. Maple Valley also received $1,200 to cover the cost of a summer school pro­ gram that might otherwise be cut due to lack of funds. Schipper said the program will help the judges and courts also learn more about the needs of the districts and how support can best be used. “I’m interested in learning really what needs there are and how much need there is,” said Schipper. “I’m sure we’re going to find there’s much more need than $2,000 will cover.” p,'.- fa to *M z I Thornapple Township Hall to undergo renovations by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Thornapple Township offices will undergo renova­ tions this summer mostly to improve overall safety. The township - board Monday night approved a plan not to exceed $50,000. Township Supervisor Mike Bremer said it’s been 25 years since the offices have •n been updated. He said secu­ rity issues are the main reasons for the changes. The front doors to the offices will be locked and people only allowed in by employees. Additionally, the office cubicles will be reconfigured to give more privacy to the township treasurer and office service windows to access to treasurer's office. Carpeting will be replaced throughout the offices. miles. Township officials The village will also work took a tour of the gravel with its insurance company , roads with Barry County on a grant application to help Road Commissioners earlier pay for card swipe entry sys­ this month. tems for employees. The township will Bremer said the original work on putting the train quote from Custer Office depot on the national Interior for the renovations Historic Building registry. was more than $80,000. The The depot is located within township officials worked on the village of Middleville, that basic design and made but is owned by the town­ numerous changes to pare ship. the cost down to $50,000. Bremer told board Bremer said renovations members he's still working are tentatively planned to on a paperless plan. He said take place the first week of he expects to have more July. information to the board in In other matters at June and hopefully be able to Monday‘s meeting: implement a plan by July. • The board approved The board is considering budgeting $26,000 to main­ purchasing seven laptops tain and upgrade all the grav­ one for each official - at a el roads in the township this cost of about $2,500. • year. That includes about 21 * * i jit ipF1 I 1 ** t” kJiNi H hriig n Village Council passes motion to increase sewer rates by Tony Wittkowski . Contributing Reporter Rainy days have arrived in the Village of Caledonia where council members at their meeting on Monday, May 13 agreed to raise sewer rates to replenish its rainy day fund that was swamped by last month’s excessive rainfall. Village Council President Glenn Gilbert reported that a workshop held the previous week a lawyer, an engineer, and a consultant from Waste Water Treatment carefully ana­ lyzed the strain placed on sewer capabilities due to the rain. “We went over the rain increase because we had a significant, outside normal maintanence being done,” Gilbert said. “The additional expenditures impacted our rainy day fund both literally and figuratively.” At this point, the village is vulnerable if an emergency were to occur because of the deficits incurred. After the council went over the num­ bers on Monday, it found a way to make up what was lost. The result is an increase in sewer rates from $20.25 to $22.25 for Caledonia resi­ dents. Over one year, the $2 increase is expected to make up the deficit caused by last month's flooding. "This will be a good increase long term and we H will do it starting July 1, Gilbert said. "We'll take a look at it again at the end of the year to see what the impact is. Then we will like­ ly keep it in place until this time next year and make an adjustment either up or down." Gilbert said that, though Caledonia is seeing an increase in home construc­ tion, it is losing a significant portion of the tax revenue that construction normally would bring. Gilbert attrib­ uted this to the decision by the Caledonia Township to move the northwest portion of the township to the Grand Rapids waste water treat­ ment system. The council meets next on Monday, June 10 and invites all residents to attend. I [Jl | I GG1 1^ J* »lu"! ■ Is hs * Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 ‘I '• V’ �The Sun and News, Saturday, May 18, 2013/ Page 3 Planning commission meeting produces PUD recommendation & .s ? S’ NS S NS n "J Si J ss I ' Ukiov^ ooputtu^ depot oo the a fiastai 'inr ffistoficBuildin-. i' teedmi taisowMi 225 ship. Rtiw • Bremer ti ■ n mt’ijip members he’s nit l ’g^io co a papetless plz: be expects tote isiMioh t go 1 Jmeandbofefohki Ill’Ll 1 I ICK •l Ik W >* >I 4 Il>’ asiofitatS-'* •t.. it ii J I* R Ml' 1 l*Li» by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Developer Mick McGraw from CVL Land Investments made a return appearance before the Caledonia Township Planning Commission meeting May 6, and despite concerns raised by residents, the planning commission voted to move forward with an amendment to his proposed develop­ ment. His proposal to create a community called Cherry Valley Trails within the Cherry Valley Woods and Cherry Valley Meadows planned unit development had been tabled after a wellattended public hearing Sept. 12, 2012. Following the approval of a motion to untable the proposal, Monday evening, commission chair Archie Warner opened a new public hearing. That hearing ended in a unanimous vote by the plan­ ning commission to recom­ mend that the township board approve the amend­ ment to the Cherry Valley Woods PUD. When the PUD was origi­ nally adopted in 2002, it included 56 acres of dedicat­ ed open space and nature preserve that became Lepard Park. Other areas included were not designated specifi­ cally as open space. The Cherry Valley Woods and Cherry Valley Meadows developments are along 76th Street and the southwest cor­ ner of Cherry Valley Avenue. Between Cherry Valley Woods, a single-family home development of 33 homes, and Cherry Valley Meadows, a condominium development of 200 units, an area was left as a buffer between the developments. It is in this buffer zone area that McGraw is proposing to create the Cherry Valley Trails development. The revised plan before the Caledonia Township Planning Commission would replace the buffer zone with 24 single-family homes. A total of three acres of open space would be added through a deed restriction, including an access point to Lepard Park and Nature Preserve. While several residents from both Cherry Valley Woods and Cherry Valley Meadows rose to object to the plan, a presentation by Brad Doan, a resident in Cherry Valley Woods and a member of the board of directors of the homeowners association, reflected most of the concerns raised by resi­ dents of both developments. Primary among the concerns of residents are that any ben­ efits derived from changing the PUD to accommodate McGraw’s plans benefit him, not them. I haven’t heard anything that is a benefit to the community.” Commissioner Ric Parent They cited increased pop­ ulation density and traffic. Single-family homes were listed as having generally four residents and the poten­ tial for more vehicles than can be accommodated in a two-car garage, while condo­ miniums are typically occu­ “empty nesters" pied by and singfes, not larger fami­ lies. More cars mean more trips. An environmental issue raised is the loss of trees. A related issue is the reduced size of the lots in the development. proposed Current lots in Cherry Valley Woods are a minimum half­ acre in size; the new lots would range in size from about one-quarter acre up to slightly less than one-halt acre. Doan raised the issue of a third neighborhood group, the Cherry Valley Trails Association. He pointed out that the proposed development is landlocked; residents must pass through either Cherry Valley Woods or Village, township plan coordinated meet and greet at Taste of Middleville by Julie Makarewicz Stuff Writer In another show of coop­ eration and collaboration, members of the Middleville Village Council and the Thornapple Township board met together Monday night to discuss additional ways that they can work together. This is the second time the two groups have met jointly in recent months and another meeting will occur when members of the two groups participate in the annual Taste of Middleville on July 27. "It’s just a chance for us to meet and greet people from Middleville and the town­ ship," explained Township Supervisor Mike Bremer after villager council member Joyce Lutz asked what was the purpose of working together at the July event. “There are a lot of people who don't even know who we are and this is just a chance for us to shake hands, introduce ourselves and talk to people," Treasurer Township Debra Buckowing said the idea came after she and vil­ lage President Charlie Pullen worked together at the chili cook-off. "We got lots of comments and people saying it was nice to see the township and vil­ lage working together," she said. "We want to show peo­ ple we are in the community and part of the community and all able to work togeth­ er." Lutz questioned the need for the having the two organ­ izations collaborate and said she would feel better if they did it each on their own. She also said she didn't think members of the two boards should have to pay for any of the supplies needed for the event. Buckowing said she will investigate the legalities of using public funds for such an event, but had suggested earlier that each member would help with the minimal 'cost of the event. of subcommittee A Pullen. Buckowing, Township Trustee Nick Wake and Village Clerk Elaine Denton, will finalize plans for the event. If all goes well, the two entities may consider sharing booth space at the annual •It Barry County Expo, it it is held again this year. They will wait to see how the July event goes and it there is going to be an Exj•It this fall. In another matter, the two groups discussed working with the Thomapple Kellogg schools on grants through Safe Routes to Schools. Bremer said it’s worth inves­ tigating to see if the three entities can work together to obtain a grant to help with road and sidewalk or bike path construction on Green Lake Road in front of the high school and middle school. Bremer said he will contact TK Superintendent Tom Enslen to see if the schools will be willing to participate in the discussions. The two groups also will work together to receive CPR and AED training from the Thornapple Township Emergency Services offi­ cers. The training will be at no cost to the village council or-township trustee mem­ bers. The two groups will meet jointly again at 6 p.m. on July 23. Cherry Valley Meadows to access public streets. Since all the roads within the development are private, how do the existing associa­ tions charge the Cherry Valley Trails Association for the use of their roads, associ­ ated maintenance and repair and other ancillary costs such as snowplowing, he asked. He also cited McGraw's addition of three acres of open space as decep­ tive, since the development would eliminate the current buffer zone. McGraw responded to the concerns raised by residents, saying that the original PUD adopted in 2002 called for a total of 174 residences while his plan would result in a total of 157 residences in the completed development. He said he has added open space while reducing the number of residences. He also said more trees are lost in devel­ oping condos because they clear-cut an area. McGraw's claim of sup­ port from the boards of the associations was challenged by Ed Johnson, president of the board of the Cherry Valley Woods Homeowners Association, who said his board was divided. Warner asked if open space was reduced, and McGraw reiterated his earli­ er COmment that 3.1 acres were added. Following a brief digres­ sion into state law about associations, McGraw said there were currently no rules about the number of cars in the development. Commissioner Mike Kelly asked who would develop the property in question. McGraw replied that lots could be sold to others, and who developed the lots was subject to the approval of the developer. Duane Commissioner Gunnink said he did not think the number of houses and condos mattered; he said he would prefer single-fami­ ly homes because the values are better than those of con- dos. He said houses are moving faster than condos. Commissioner Don Koopmans asked about lot sizes. McGraw said the mini­ mum width was 90 feet; the smallest lot was 90 by 150 feet; the largest was 200 by 290 feet. Setbacks would be reduced in front yards to pro­ vide more room in back­ yards. Commissioner Ric Parent said, “1 haven't heard any­ thing that is a benefit to the community.” Kelly added that there was more, runoff from single homes. Wamer asked about tree preservation, and McGraw said he supported preserving trees. A motion to reject the pro­ posed PUD amendment was supported by Kelly; follow­ ing a confused vote where “no" no meant meant “yes," ycb, aa second scuunu motion restated as a recommendation to the township board to approve the PUD amendment was passed. Two other items also were on the agenda. An application by Shannon Ryder for a special-use permit to operate a day care center from a home owned by her parents was tabled because a homebased landscaping and snow­ plowing business is also cur­ rently run from the home. Gunnink said he wanted a legal opinion about operat­ ing two home-based busi­ nesses from the same resi­ dence. The second item was an application bv MWH hy Investments to amend the 1 Crossroads of Caledonia PUD to permit the construc­ tion of additional residential units and the addition of seven acres to the east to the PUD. A total of 62 resi­ dences would be created when fully developed, Concerns about the use of an existing road to access the area for new construction and the new condominium documents, as well -as the absence of large-scale docu­ ments, led to a recommenda­ tion from planner Lynee Wells to table the request The next meeting of the commission will be at 7 p.m. Monday, May 20, in the 8196 township offices, Broadmoor Ave. Orangeville Memorial ceremonies set for May 26 * ■ * ll • Residents of Orangeville . and surrounding areas are encouraged to attend special Memorial Day ceremonies Sunday, May 26, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Orangeville Township Hall. 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Main Street "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Jr. & Sr. Youth Group Sunday School...................................................... ]0:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher Morning Worship Service. Evening Worship Service . 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages ................................... 9.30 a.m. Church Office: (616) 868-6402 to hp 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto Lr w». "Wtr- CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship Bible ^Church ' A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto Kids Time........................................ & ■ PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Community Church 7:00 p.m. i I Sunday School •II 9:30 a.m. • Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Bible Study and Prayer................... i 908 W. Main Street, Middleville 9266 Parmelee Road . (Missouri Synod) Worship...................................................... 930a.m. Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Sunday School............................... 11:00 a.m. Church phone (269) 795-8816 Adult Bible Class............................ 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor Pastor Terry Kenitz "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace” Church: (269) 795-2391 • O X >• Join us for worspip Sunday mornings at 8:3D or 11:00AM. SaPeace ' E-mail: calvarygbc@ymail.com Wednesday Evening Services: < Jul Mass Times: Saturday...................... Sunday......................... Sunday (Spanish Mass) Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 ‘Biiihliih] .His Church ‘Ju us mid tlireiyh us www.FirstChurchHastings.org ex co I 1«! during services J Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 r Nursery available 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse Contemporary: 11 AM 269-945-5463 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST and Sunday School (Bib 1 jftletljobistt CljurcI) J Wtje 405 N. M-37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Considering becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information. 9:45am Bible Studies middlevilleyouthgroup.com j]Presbyterian " A Church forall Ages 11 00am - Contemporary 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 640 Arlington Court • Middleville Next to Tires 2000 \ PLACE for YOU 8:30am - Traditional SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH An Evangelical Covenant (269)795-9726 iJi 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Pastor Robert Gerke Mornin q/^Star Leanne Bailey. Development and 1 @ St. Paul Lutheran Church David Ordway. Youth Pastor Church Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor - Caledonia 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Sundays 5-7pm The Intersect (9-12th) Sundays 5-7pm KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at lOam LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm ......... 10:00 a.m. ......... 11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. Alan Moody. Vourii Pastor Intern. 1,1 i/ Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor brighTside t am pm pm FM /III i Service Times: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth................. Pioneer Club...... Bible Study......... 11:00 AM - Sunday School • I Our mission is to worship God and equip Alt walks, One faith \s ’ Truth ;z Sunday Services the best * j x? i day OfyOUT Week 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 I aCa..d near the .ha corner coma, of M-37 M-ST and aad McCann McCann Located 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study reach our community with the Gospel Middleville Make Wesleyan Church SI Sunday (Dutton United (Keformecf Church I •k Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship org - 616-868-0621 1 > Middleville United Methodist Church Saturday 6:00PM Sunday 9:30 & 11:15AM 9 111 Church St. Office: (269) 795-9266 Yankee Springs Bible Church •« Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. A ‘ Lighthouse Saints Andrew & Matthias •w on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. Morning Worship............................................. 10:00 a.m. — Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade cornerstone L* = church — 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children’s ministry during worship www.cornerstonemi.org 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) Sunday School................................................................ 11:00 a.m. VJ 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 10: 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue Pastor Tony Shumaker II. A.M. Holy Communion Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 www.umcm idd le v ille.o — Attended Nursery http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 — Beg.-Adult » k & X - 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 06800318 / * �The Sun and News, Saturday, May 18, 2013/ Page 5 WMU spring deans’ lists include many local students I i i j l MhI r< Q TKHS names students of the month Thornapple Kellogg High School recently honored its April students of the month. Pictured are (front row, from left) ninth graders Madeline Barber, Paige DeGraaf, Jacob Kidder, Hanna McCrath, Lindsay Thomas, Nicole Hair, Samantha Henion, Kayla Westcott; (second row) 10th graders Bethany Converse, Benjamin Fasold, Mark Garrity, Cody Hayes, Nicholas Iveson, Quynn Kars, Brandon Lanting, Dalton Phillips (third row) 11th graders Jacob DeLaat, Riley Holbrook, Cyowa Merrill, Max Rittenberg (fourth row) 12th graders Taylor Dalton, Allison DeVries, Jordan Eash, Nicholas Flynn, Carlind Forsythe, Kenzie Hamming, Patrick Henne (fifth row) 12th graders Tara McKenna, Claire Miller, Kelly Mousseau, Mitchell Riedstra, Mallory Stollicker and Rebecka Thaler. Not available for photo are freshman Katharine Price, junior Brandi Bailey and seniors Cheyenne Sigler and Patrick Stevens. A Vl! w W 7 *L •Ac M St i to I N to'11* I . 3! Suspicious substance closes bank, quarantines employees B a t, it* — NIDDLEVILU Hr c- EE H0D15T H bank at 435 Arlington St. at about 5:15 p.m. Friday. The office was closed, and for precautionary reasons, people were kept away from the bank area. Four employ­ ees were quarantined for safety reasons until cleared by a hazardous materials team from Allegan County. Officials determined the material was talcum powder. No customers were involved in the incident, which remains under investi­ gation by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. it Bibrt 1 Mel T rotter mission store closing June 1 Middleville TOPS 546 Mel Trotter Ministries of i r*’ Grand Rapids has announced I the closing of its Middleville thrift store located at 4525 N. M-37 in the Middleville Town Center. The May 13 meeting of Though the store will be Opened'With a song. The club closing effective Saturday, received a letter from the area June 1, the ministry still captain expressing gratitude the office holders and P^ns to maintain a presence to L__ _ OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 19 • 1-3 PM encouragement to members. in the area with the continued distribution of holiday food CONDO: Area Coordinator Angela Five Thornapple Kellogg schooled students also are sent tips for shaping up for boxes. 1519 Liberty Lane, Hastings High School students were eligible to enter. spring. She stressed that $125,000 from TKHS motivation determines what Winners awarded honors in the annual • Adjacent to golf course (w cart) Barry County "Write Away" include Alicia Czarnecki - people do. • 1 Bdrm., Den/Bdrm., 1 1/2 Bath contest sponsored by the first place, poetry for grades ■ The minutes for the May 6 • Finished Basement w 1/2 Bath Caledonia American Legion II and 12; Laura Walker - meeting were read and Post 305 Barry Community • 920 sq. ft. each level • Immediate Occupancy s Thursday • 6:30 p.m. second place, poetry for Foundation through a grant approved. Best loser for the Info: 269-344-0251 § 9868 Cherry Valley 77578532 5 each week thru 5/23/13___________ from Kensinger and Alice grades 11 and 12; Kayla week was Joyce B. Runnerthird place, short up is Jane. Losers for the Dora Jones. The contest is open to all story; Taylor Miller - honor­ Mother’s Day holiday were I high school students attend­ able mention, short story; Joyce B., Jane, Patricia, ing TK, Delton Kellogg, and Carley Dole - first place Virginia, Terry and Betty. Hastings, Maple Valley and in the ninth and 10th grade Jan lost the ha-ha box. Kids K-5th grade Intermediate essay category. the Barry Phyllis won the food chart HomeBring your parents to the Willis Center School District. drawing, with Frances, Betty, Linda and Jan also participat­ ing. Frances won the 50/50 drawing. Patricia shared an article from the new TOPS book regarding attitudes and the importance of a positive atti­ tude. ■ The meeting closed with reciting the TOPS pledge. Bailey rw •/ < n* ■• • First Baptist The next meeting will be Mitchell -iMay 20, at 500 Lincoln Caledonia HS Church Salutatorian f mC Meadows, beginning at 5 5215 N. M-37 HWy Li Caledonia HS ,* t L p.m. with weigh-in. The We will be CLOSED Saturday May 25 & Middleville meeting will start at 5:30 and Monday May 27 in observance of Memorial Day 269-795-9726 ending at 6 p.m. Visitors are \ welcome to attend. Zz Qgf For more information, call ** -A— or Patricia, 616-868-0463, fbcmiddleville.net 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) • Caledonia 3S[ Betty, 616-765-3483. 06? ■'2504 616-891-2418 BINGO* ■I 1 - I 1 0* III" 1 KIDZ CARNIVAL Mday MAY 31 2013 liiV K w w! A h ■ •ft* Inflatables Games ■A . . j 1 i •*v KIM '$ CONSIGNMENT 06812438 > •* Alan and Melissa Gorton to celebrate 40th anniversary S TK students win NOW writing contest honors II -1 The Middleville branch of Hastings City Bank was closed Friday afternoon and quarantined employees because of a suspicious white powdery substance found in one of the pneu­ matic tubes. Barry County Sheriff's deputies and Thornapple Township Emergency Services were called to the Alexander Murgittroyd, Western Michigan Donovan Scott, Matthew Pierce, Kenneth Risner, University has released its Thomas. Plainwell — Janice Alff, Andrew Smith, David Stout, deans' list for the spring semester. To be eligible, stu­ Kristyn Blahnik. Benjamien Nicholas Tobolic, Tyler dents must have earned at Brusselmans, Caleb Carr, Tran, Kristy Van Beek. Vincent, Seth DeHart, Erika Jordan »!• least a 3.5 grade point aver­ Rebecca age in at least 12 hours of Dennany, Sarah Eddy, Jamie Vincent. Lars Shelbyville Faas, Jennifer Farnsworth. graded class work. Local students on the Colleen Griffin. Stephanie Hoffbeck. Hanna Hoffbeck. Kaylee Stephanie Olmsted. Hirdning, deans' lists include: Patrick Wayland — Richard Alexandra Hochstedler, Alto Kelsey Hollister, Sarah Lepird. Chandler, Michael DeHaan, Forsythe, Kaylee Laker. Taylor Dori Long, Spencer Ruevin Haverkamp, Taylor McCowen, Nathan Pesch. McGinnis, Planner. Tyler Shealy, Delton — Carly Boehm, McKinstry, Bradley Mills, Madison Cody Hennessey. Nicholas Mueller, Jordan Swainston, Taylor VanderVeen. Margaret Horrocks, Murdock, Christopher Kearns, Ashley Natalie Lennon. Stephanie Lennon, Geoffrey Munkvold, Sara Osborne, Andrew Pursley, Rising, ^tePhen Rls,n2Sarah Robbins, Katie Romanak, Megan Springer, Jennie Stoetzel, Dylan Tilbury. Hastings — Danielle Anderson, Alexander Auer, Sarah Brandt, Benjamin Conklin, John Coolidge, Herrington, Erich Kelsi Iberle, Jonathan Kalmink, Alice Kinney, Tyler Ryan, Katherine Secord, Chelsea Siska, Julie Trudell, Daniel Wilkins. Middleville — Anna Cisler, Alexander Dickerson. Benjamin Dickerson, Jaime McCoy, John Poholski, Alan and Melissa Gorton will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on May 25, 2013. Their children are: Neil (Jill) Gorton and Molly (Jason) Bender, all of Caledonia. They have been blessed with five grandchil­ dren, Cole and Jack .Gorton and Lillian, Brooke and Madi Bender. They will further celebrate this summer with a trip to Paris. Hot Dogs Cotton Candy 6-9PMV xr'’ L �Page 6/The Sun and News. Saturday May 18. 2013 I jj Dorothy Jones MIDDLEVILLE, Ml Dorothy Jones, of Middleville. passed away May 16, 2013, at Spectrum Health Continuing Care, Grand Rapids. Dorothy was bom June 9, 1932 in St. Johns, the daugh­ ter of Raymond and Julia (Doty) Fell. Dorothy loved spending time with her fami­ ly and traveling. Dorothy was a true Gun l^ker, having spent most of her life there and running a hardware store, snowmobile store and heating and cooling business. She also sold Avon for many years as well, and retired from Stihl Southeast in Florida. Dorothy is survived by her two sons. Rick (Tracy) Jones of Coco Beach. FL. and Craig Jones of Grand Saturday Hours Professional Services’ Great Product Selections’ www. Caledoniavisioncenter com ©A 616-891-2020 - * 1 I ♦4 4V L* V' 1 •• A Volunteers prepare garden sites Volunteers from Thornapple Valley Church had their annual spring blitz work __ day May 11. Between 30 and 40 workers showed up to help get the Middleville community garden ready for planting. They helped with weeding, used the rototiller, spread woocj chips and moved fencing into place making the garden beds ready for planting The community garden was just one site where teams helped spruce up the community. I! InM —■ ■ — Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 fl KM r I PF .k < Ar 1 i iLT : ■•L./'&flU.* ‘hi -f..-I LA C- fe ry ■ • ■ > I'M 1 ^1® — 10%OFF I EEK Sale Ends Memorial Day - ♦ I > — - ♦ Open Memoriol Dau M /-> At V 9:00 - Noon 3finds •- -• FABULOUS ♦ 1 ♦I invite you to come find ♦ your "new' treasure today! Q 121 E. MAIN ST. MIDDLEVILLE • 269-795-4090 < a - STORE-WIDE ______ r y • ♦ ; j I •— | The deadline for nominating the 2013 Hometown Hero has been extended to May 30 by the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation board. A hometown hero is someone who has served the Thomapple area school dis­ trict community in many ways. The Thomapple Area Education Foundation board would like to hear about those unsung supporters. The 2012 honorees Joyce and Domire and Terri Vanderkooi will be riding in this year’s Memorial Day Parade. The 2013 honoree will be riding in this year's *4 Heritage Day parade in September. Nominations may be emailed to Judy Hendrick son ♦ jhendickson@tkschools.org. 06809518 Byron Center Meats I a 10 M Scott Bloom, O.D. Icustpmer F I extended I OPTOMETRISTS I 2 Locations I I Hastings Wayland I 1510 N. Broadway 216 N. 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Pictured (from left) are Judy Kidder, Pattie Jurriens, Gloria Blacquiere, Joan Wire, Marley TenCate, Sue Stephenson, Pat Kreple, Mina VanElderen and Fran Leonard. Quality Meat Since 1946 J La ■ - 1-k * tits ♦ * GFWC-Gun Lake to dedicate memorial garden TK Hometown W ♦ / I 4(> Hero deadline Bard Bloom, O.D. R to* 5 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. ■M -W. / 4 ' *-7 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia. Ml 4931 B Rapids; sister, Shirley Howard of Gun Latke; six grandchildren and one great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; hus­ band. Charles Jones; daugh­ ter. Cynthia Jones; son, Scott Jones and granddaughter. Lindsay Jones. The family will receive friends, Sunday, May 19; 2 to 5 p.m. at the Beelcr-Gores Funeral Home, Middleville, where a funeral service will be conducted Monday. May 20, 2013 at 11 a.m. >urial will take place in Yankee ’-4 Springs Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions to the American Red Cross or American the Lung Association will be appreci­ ated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to view Dorothy's online guest I k or to leave a condolence message for the family. WlKwt 'ft IfljJ u 5J U I < J I ( 1 r Lx *— -•*11 -• r VISIT OUR RETAIL STORE 8375 Freeland Avenue, SW Byron Center, Ml 49315 q • Custom processing for beef, pork, lamb, buffalo, venison, including Certified Organic Processing. 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May 18, 2013/ Page 7 4p 1 th V ' Caledonia American Legion names Poppy Poster Contest winners n 1A K IV. 9 * V r IIF J ’ :J '• 1 1/ * Xj * TJ * AJ I I L J •n ? w | UmLX.I'.. /- J i ft *• ■ r-rB •• ""I * - 1 I. < i <3 1 ; 44 fr, » 4 / 0 * k* -»■ ■ <T. * •jl®: T« _I S^UMRS rz_- *Kl|j I High school honors went to, front row (kneeling, from left) Hope Stringer, Taylor Lee, and Michaela Barnaby. Back row, Ashley Watson, Alex Ruhlman, Mallory Koning, Dan Ellis, Makaila Mulry, Phillip Steffes, Zach Burke. ■ 1 -I ly \a ■> * » ■I \ I . I mention, Michaela Barnaby; Class 7, Taylor Lee. Makaila Mulry, second; Alex Ruhlman,third; honorable The Caledonia American Legion Auxiliary has spon­ sored the Poppy Poster Contest for more than 60 years with the goal each year that students learn the meanLX dff ing of the poppy and the sac> rifices made by service men •■7v and women to preserve free­ dom. The contest also allows • I I Caledonia art students the r chance to display their artis­ tic abilities as well as com­ I ‘ 7 pete for monetary awards. 11 A "The * competition was divided < into five categories and it 1 . awards are given to first, sec­ F ond and third places in each IL group. rtf'f t ’4 recently Winners * announced: Class 3 sixth 4 and seventh graders Alexis Dickerson, first place; Sarah •c ■ Winestock, second; .Trent third;; phi||ips- third Clas» 4 ’ eighth and ninth graders ^;_.dAoinleft)areJudy^ ... Hope Stringer, first; Mallory Christian jr; ” f^x Koning , second; |L_ . Julch, third; Class 5 10th and I 1th graders Phillip Steffes , first; Ashley Watson, second; Zach ■I Burke, third; Class 6 12th graders Dan Ellis, first; f J * * yr * « • — — *____ - * -r * 0 ja® I z-> 3 Taking awards in the division 4 category for eighth and ninth graders was Christian Julch with third place. . . «A . J M’L K2W <r Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Study up on college savings vehicles ^11 1 Financial Focus OKJi .i __ y Another school year is drawing to a close — so if you have young children, they're one year closer to the day when they head off to college. And both you and your children need to prepare for that day. Your kids can do so by developing good study habits. As for you, it's never too soon to start preparing for the high costs of higher education. Just how costly is college? According to the College Board's figures for the 201213 academic year, the aver­ age cost for one year at an in­ state four-year public school is $22,261; for a private the school, the comparable expense is $43,289. And it college costs continue rising taster than the general inflation rate, thesewm increase substantially in the" ....... .......... years ahead. Of course, it's entirely possible that your kids will receive some scholarships or grants, which can signifi­ cantly lower your out-ofprice pocket tag. Nonetheless, it's probably a good idea not to count on your offspring getting a “full ride” to school — which means that you may want to start exploring college-sav­ ings vehicles. Fortunately, you have some attractive options, one of which is a 529 plan. When you contribute to a 529 plan, your earnings accumulate tax free, provid­ ed they are used for qualified higher education expenses. (Keep in mind, though, that 529 plan distributions not used for qualified expenses may be subject to federal and state income tax and a 10% IRS penalty.) Furthermore, your 529 plan contributions may be deductible from your state taxes. However, 529 plans vary, so be sure to check with your tax advisor regarding deductibility. A 529 plan offers other benefits, too. For one thing, the lifetime contribution lim­ its for 529 plans are quite generous; while these limits vary by state, some plans have an impact on financial allow contributions well in aid. You might also consider excess of $200,000. Plus, a investing in a zero-coupon 529 plan is flexible: if your bond that matures just when child, grandchild or other your child is ready for col­ beneficiary decides against lege. Unlike other bonds, college or vocational school, you won't receive regular you can transfer the unused interest payments with a funds to another family zero-coupon bond, but you member, tax and penalty- purchase it at a deep dis­ count, so you might find the free. While a 529 plan may be a affordability factor to be considering. (Be a ood choice for building worth resources for college, it s • aware, though, that even certainly not the only choice. though you don’t actually For example, a Coverdell receive the interest payments Education Savings Account, annually, you'll still be liable like a 529 plan, can generate for the taxes on them, so tax-free earnings if the before purchasing a zero money is used for higher coupon bond, consult with education expenses. your tax advisor). Whichever However, you can typically college-savings vehicles you only put in a maximum of choose, try to put them to $2,000 per year to a work as early as you can. Before you know it, today's Coverdell account. Another college-savings first-graders will be tomor­ possibility is a custodial row's college freshmen. This article was written by account, known as an UGMA or UTMA, which Edward Jones for use by offers some tax benefits, no your local Edward Jones contribution limits, and may Financial Advisor. 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BUDGET SLASHED Off Air in 45 Days • After 30 Years Call Caledonia Twp: 891-0070 Call Caledonia Village: 891-9384 A Caledonia Community Cable Corporation $e^ Years I f Winners in Class 3 are sixth and seventh graders (from left) Alexis Dickerson, Sarah Winestock and Trent Phillips. >1 >1 » Studio location: 9809 Cherry Valley Ave SE (M37-West Side) Mailing Address: PO Box 288, Caledonia, Ml 49316 New Email Address: lnfo@caledoniatv.com i s *s| �Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, May 18, 2013 A A cademic Awards presented to Caledonia seniors A Caledonia High School held its academic awards night Tuesday, honoring many members of the Class of 2013 with honors and scholarships. Department awards Theater Technical Award - Justin Batchelor. Drama Award - Hannah Melton and Brian Ewing. Director's Award - Kara Ashby. Caledonia Community Players Award - Gretchen Py scher. Alpha Beta Award Claire Timmer. National Merit Scholarship finalists Jacqueline Thelen and Mitchell Bush. Ralph Keating Award Kenneth VandenBout III. Therrian Award math department - Jake Homan. Science Department Award Michael McGookey. English Department i Er - * JT i i V 0 4 r-?»A * <4 S'*- W- Pl L■ \ <; 1 r»i ■ ft' ~ J I I <’l Hi F Half! Hm iknitx Ui W ((4 If 4 J u a Hannah Melton and Brian Ewing receive the drama awards from Jeanette Ruthven. Photos by Seth Graves Award - David Tamburello. Art Department Award Jake Overway. Orchestra Outstanding Senior - Jon Pugh. Music Department Award - Jon Pugh. Choir Award - Max Wagner and Jacob Burnside. Millard Engle Award social studies department Jacqueline Thelen. Scholarship awards Education Caledonia Association Scholarship ■■ ■ ■ Lindsey Montgomery and Travis DeHaan. Paula Weller Scholarship - Luke Ganzevoort. Amy • Lou Barnaby Charitable Foundation Emily Southerton. Carl E. Workman Scholarship Daniel Schumaker and Josh Rios. Millard and Eva Engle Scholarship Travis DeHaan. Jake Homan receives the Therrian Award from Tom Oster. Band Booster Scholarship - Braden Kelley and Halee Brennan. American Caledonia Legion Post 305 Scholarship - Jacob Homan and Craig Jensen. Patricia Winchester Vanderbilt Scholarship Fund - Elena Cronick. Rowland Kelly Memorial Technology Jason Scholarship Hazelbach. Blood Michigan Kristina Scholarship and Amy Scothorn Galloway. Caledonia Leadership Student of the Year Scholarship Hannah Melton. Kilt Klassic Celebrates Kendra Ross Hannah Schroder. Key Kiwanis Club Leadership Scholarship Craig Jensen an Brad Short. Caledonia Area Chamber of Commerce Human Service Scholarship - Halee Brennan and Hannah Schroder. Cutlerville Gaines ‘pW 1 * Hah! ft HtfSoil* [isi M Continued next page I jiff y i-.Vi ■ S '"VAJH) ai*-ao Mr i v tt* lb ’ 11 A * ?• stIssIb • m M ft I Kara Ashby receives the drama department’s direc­ tor’s award from Jeanette Ruthven (right). •hi tkjfcfe Justin Batchelor receives the Theater Technical Award. ii 4 Claire Timmer receives the Alpha Beta Award. 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May 18. 2013/ Page 9 Caledonia High School inducts National Honor Society members The Caledonia chapter of the National Honor Society inducted new members recently with a ceremony that included several speech­ I es by newly-elected officers for 2014 and a symbolic can­ dle lighting for each tenant of NHS. The a i nc vCaledonia . aicuiiiiid chapter c iiapci has been busy with members working at a Red Cross blood drive, participating in 'Jal -a-thon for the CEA ™ and doing a “Miracle S Minute” al a home football * game to raise money for dia­ ■ ■ . pers at a local church. »r to Students also organized a food and clothing drive feiiia thanksgiving to to. Oil Pfuod deliver the items to needy 3 «aC< jj local families and volun­ is. ft hliDin teered at God’s Kitchen in Wo, Memorial o| downtown Grand Rapids. fins ‘ • •■'-Mp . i . jhj Phiss year. year, ^e the high sch school foeta. NHS teamed with Kraft to Meadows and Duncan Blood Fake’s National Junior - feta Honor Society to clean up and Amj Lakeside Park, created a ■ ZS , NT' d b.' 'C competitive recycling drive between the high school and the two middle schools, and traveled to Dutton Elementary to run the face pointing and cake walk ven­ ues. Earlier in the year, the high school NHS raised $1,500 for Crohn’s disease and most recently sponsored the Fine Art Night, which supports the Memory Project to create portraits for chil­ dren in Guatemala. Students inducted into the NHS for the year are Andrea Beary, Stephanie Birkmeier Elizabeth Brown, Karina Bursch, Alexa Callaway, Stephanie Chausow. Kayleigh Coccia. Elizabeth Collins, Jennifer Cullison. Lauren Devries. Sarah Green, Fennema.Collin Nicholas Grygiel. Hannah Hazelbach. Samantha Jansma. Quinton Jeschke. Hannah King. Zackery Kuck, Katherine Lane. Areli Mayorga. Irene Mead, Leah Inductees for Caledonia High School National Honor Society Metzler, Siennaa Mohl. Johnathan Nise. Hannah Petersen. Nathan Pinder. Zachary Rios. Kelsey Rogus, Madeline Sanford, Brynn Stehlik, Rowley, Connor Amanda Scholl, Jacob Schwab. Syed. Waseem Nicholas Tuori. Katarina Vickovic. Emma Vigna. Erica Watkins. Austin Wilson. Alaina Wisdom. I uke Yonker. Zaenglein. Michael a ACADEMIC AWARDS, continued from previous page ticipated in athletics as a sen ­ Chamber of Commerce ior and must have represent ­ Scholarship - Jenna Stacy. ed the school w ith pride and Burger King Scholarshipsportsmanship. Joseph Frass and Justin Senior O-K Conference O-K Conference Scholar Batchelor. scholar athlete awards were Athlete Awards Hoek Business These awards arc given to presented to: Scholarship - Claire Timmer Andreano. Jacqueline athletes meeting the follow ­ and Kenneth VandenBout Ackermann, Curtis ing criteria: III. 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He is the son of Marilyn Spanski and Kevin Bueckman. Bueckman has been a member of the high school cross country team for four years, serving as captain his senior year, and four years on the track and field team. He’s also been involved with Science Olympiad, math club and National Honor Society. Bueckman plans to attend Northwestern University for biomedical studies. He would like to pursue a career in medical research and development. Mitchell Bush Mitchell Bush is the class salutatorian with a grade point average of 4.376. He is the son of Kim i » I _____ ■I Mitchell Bush Travis DeHaan L Timothy Bueckman Michael McGookey Bush-Hunter and Ken Hunter and Harvey and Kersten Bush. He has been a member of the high school soccer team for four years, played in the orchestra for four years, member of National Honor Society, math club, and political discussion club. Bush plans to attend Michigan State University in the honors college program to study chemical engineer­ ing. 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She plans to attend Johns Hopkins University to study global environmental change and sustainability and biology. She hopes to pursue a career conducting research in sustainable development and earn a doctorate in some area of biology. Michael McGookey Michael McGookey, the son of Jeff and Jane McGookey, earned a 4.229 grade point average. He has been a four-year member of the Caledonia varsity ski team, served as senior ski team captain, fouryear member of shot-put and discus in track and field, lob­ byist of Boys State and member of the National Honor Society. He plans to attend the University of Michigan to study biomedical engineer­ ing. He hopes to pursue a career in fields involving bio­ medical engineering and physics, Jacob Homan Jacob Homan is the son of Todd and Penni Homan. He earned a 4.218 grade point average. During his high school career, he has participated in DECA for three years and served as an officer. He vol­ unteers at his church, is a two-year member of the high school golf team and was on the cross country team for one year. He plans to attend the University of Michigan to study an undetermined area of engineering. Craig Jensen Craig Jensen is the son of Marybeth and Owen Jensen. He earned a 4.212 GPA. He has been a member of Key Club and served as club secretary, member of Caledonia String Players, honors orchestra, math club, and was an American Youth Soccer Association referee. He plans to attend Aquinas College to study chemistry with a minor in music. He would like to pur­ sue a career in pharmacy or medicine. Travis DeHaan Travis DeHaan is the son of Margaret and Brian DeHaan. He earned a grade point average of 4.206. DeHaan has been a mem­ ber of student council, class government, varsity bowl­ ing, junior varsity and varsi­ ty tennis, and National Relief. He plans to attend Aquinas College to pursue a double major in biology and Spanish. He hopes to pursue a career in teaching high school biology and Spanish. Hannah Melton During high school. Schumaker has been active in the Strike Percussion ensemble, travel Strike group, jazz band, marching National band, Honor Society, National Art Honor Society and political discus­ sion club. He plans to attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology to study engi­ neering and hopes to pursue a career in nuclear or chemi­ cal engineering. Jacqueline Thelen Jacqueline Thelen is the daughter of Marie Long and Kevin Thelen. She earned a GPA of 4.236. During high school. Thelen was active in Key Club for three years, including being treasurer for one zz A year, and an actress for Caledonia High School play­ ers. • She plans to attend Michigan State University to study biosystems engineergmg and will begin her schooling at Grand Rapids S^zj-z^z^ ________ / Community College this summer. She hopes to pursue a career in biosystems engi­ neering or similar field. 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Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 s o _____ 269-795-7719 V» __ * I a �r The Sun and News, Saturday, May 18, 2013/ Page 11 Middleville Rotary hosts Greek visitors < 4 Kt X.t . / The tulips are blooming in the warm spring weather. These tulips line the street and property at the corner of Hunters Trail and State Road, (photo by Julie Makarewicz) rA4 •V HUNTER S TRAIL I J J 1% Al & CT .'1I • I AV vs J *■ 4 *• • i A* * | •• fl * I .- I Illi >x- kN *4. f-V " 1 1 / KJ -s » 7 >T 1 Illi Illi small American flags to the visitors from Greece as they were introduced in the Middleville Village hall. Pictured (from left) is Stein presenting flags to the Greek visitors Sofia Vassilopoulos, Nikolaos Theodorou, Maria Riga, Eirina Peppa, and a®! i * • __ > FT ' Angeliki Giannoukou. •feir • ik ■®* hii Sts Si Middleville Rotary International hosted five vis­ itors from Greece this week. During their stay, the Greek visitors were greeted ft and District 6360 Assistant Governor Gerald Stein and Middleville village coffee mugs from Village Manager Rebecca Fleury. toured group The Bradford White's manufac­ turing facility. After the tour, the group visited downtown Middleville again to eat at Yvonne’s where some Greek foods were served. Visitors also got a chance to walk along the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. Then they headed off to Grand Haven and Holland to see Lake Michigan. While in Middleville, the visitors stayed with host families. by the village of Middlevillei officials and Thornapple Township officials. They received American flags from Rotary International (nju --•‘fefadl® Jlrfcsg-. lif *MtEsfes Dr-'ill UBfesvtal) ht A I< ' 3as>r«alig I1 ■■■Adb Min, z : imtKi Cilalfflifi! 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I Caledonia Ace Hardware has grand re-opening with new owners t Deb and Ross Martin, new owners of the Caledonia Ace Hardware Store, held a grand re­ opening of the store in May and a ribbon cutting on May 3. The Caledonia Area Chamber of Commerce and business members had a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony. Pictured from left are Steve Gilbert, Rebecca Lectka, Bryan Harrison, Ken Kreuger, Bob Bodary, Deb Martin, Ross Martin, Jim Westra, Rebekah Martin, Bruce Higgins, Barb Freeman, Greg Cooper. The store is located at 9960 Cherry Valley Ave. in Caledonia. Store hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. celebrates opening with ribbon cutting From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Does school policy allow promotion of religion? To the editor: I just read in the May 11 Sun and News that the sixth grade history class of Matt Mollica hosted a Buddhist monk to speak to students. The article stated that it was part of Mr. Mollica’s cur­ riculum for teaching world religions. This has raised a number of questions that have me puzzled. One, the Michigan Educational Assessment Program is the standard by which our schools’ effective­ ness is evaluated. There are no questions or any interest in the testing by MEAP for students relative to any kind of religious belief. As a mat­ ter of fact, any such ques­ tions are conspicuously absent. So, are our students so proficient in all of the sub­ jects that are assessed that we have extra time to teach extra-curricular subjects? Two, why was Buddhism singled out as a religion to be proselytized in our govern­ ment school? Three, were Muslim imams, Jewish rabbis, Catholic priests, Baptist, Reformed, Lutheran, and Methodist other Christian leaders given an equal amount of time to speak to the children about their beliefs? were Four, parents informed that their adoles­ cent children were going to be exposed to this evangel­ ism that may be contrary to their beliefs, and were they given the choice of opting out of this presentation? Finally, I do understand the importance of studying different world cultures in our social studies curricu­ lum, even touching upon •It the basics of other religions as they relate to their respective cultures has its merit. However, for our govern­ ment schools to promote one religion over another, even subtly or unintentionally, I believe crosses a line that would could be construed as promoting a particular reli­ gion. We read regularly of the efforts of certain groups of people who work tirelessly to suppress Christianity in our schools in this country. Their efforts have resulted in our schools eliminating any reference to Christianity, erring on the side of political correctness. That proverbial door swings both ways. I think a public response to the policies of the TK schools relative to this issue would be prudent. Jim Gordon, Middleville INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR PRESS CARRIER CALEDONIA AREA i i Reliable Transportation Required Tuesday & Thursday Afternoon - Sunday Morning Contact: Paul(616) 541-0564— District Sales Manager Monday thru Friday between 9:30am-6pm THE GRAND RAPIDS Be someone who gets it. Be someone who gets it 1.7811584 I Equal Opportunity Employer »l”. Caledonia Vintage Marketplace opens with a ribbon cutting at 9970 Cherry Valley. Members of the Caledonia Area Chamber of Commerce welcome Stephanie, Tim and Matthew DeGraaf with a ribbon cutting at their antiques market's grand opening. Pictured are Jim Shoaf, Tammy Ross-Litwin, Bryan Harrison, Rebecca Lectka, Monique Brennan, Joy Beattey, Greg Cooper, Barb Freeman, Matthew DeGraaf cutting the ribbon, Tim DeGraaf and Stephanie DeGraaf owner and manager. Anyone interested in the Caledonia Vintage Marketplace should call Stephanie at 616-8911918. c • —• * C— ST \ 1u iI -— I* M37Auction.com . B M Consignment Auction ■ f?" W J| 37 (616)871-2662 ■ 9 9 .75 '• ■ ' IHB Lei us pick up your stuff and sell it for you : I 9 f M 37 ■ __ - ilW m .H ) tm -p r^L - F * Is* *» - 'X for'*, * * ** -•* V'7' * ■5 -*y • « f -____ - JS’ * • I - ia r-*' • L £ 2* -*-.-** ■ . ■ •j 1** • HB Wk I I• M-3 7 A action opens in Caledonia M37 Auction is now open in Caledonia as an online auction company. M37 Auction is located at 9790 Cherry Valley. The business will be accepting consignments on May 19, 20, and 22 for the May 28 auction. On-line auctions will be held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. All bidding starts at $5. 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A job description and application can be picked up at the Village Office, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. The appli­ cation along with a cover letter and resume must be sub­ mitted by 5:00 p.m. on May 24, 2013 at the Village Office. Posted: May 15, 2013 Elaine W. Denton Village Clerk 06812470 *>Cr "'^3 S' •X �- The Sun and News, Saturday, May 18, 2013/ Page 13 CALEDONIA Meeting called to order at 7:00pm by Gilbert. Erskine. Hahn, Present: Grinage, Gilbert.Overholt. Scholl, Science Olympiad regional Regan, Ayers & Wangerin. event. He has participated in Absent:Science Olympiad, engineer­ Pledge of Allegiance: Consideration of the meet­ ing competitions and worked ing agenda: Motion by Grinage, as an AV-tech for the high second by Overholt. Motion car­ school. ried. His hobbies include disc Public Comment (Brief): golfing and off-roading. Sylvia Murphy offered some sugHe "plans to attend the gestions for the Village to consider: a prescription take back day; Uni versify of Michigan in concerned with solicitors (solici­ the college of engineering to tors do need a permit from the vil­ study computer engineering. lage); suggested that we update our website to include more Welcoming photos and selling >:• our Village to newcomers: Written Correspondence: Committee Minutes: Plan­ ning Commission Minutes 4-25Randy Yarrington 13; Village Workshop 5-6-13. Sean Jager Approval Consent of He has enlisted in the U.S. Agenda: Motion to approve by ver and bronze awards in the Overholt second by Grinage. Mind Army after graduation and Odyssey of the Synopsis Motion carried. wants to be a signal support Competition at the state Joint Meeting 1 A. Approval of Minutes of of the Village of Middleville system specialist. He plans level, best of show for w Regular meeting on April 8, 2013. and working at the Barry County to study film at Lansing B. Building Inspector’s ref rt Thornapple Township Fair, second place in the Community College in the IMS Permit Listing. Tuesday. March 26, 2013 C. Treasurer’s report. The first Joint Meeting of the Meijer Great Choices Film future. D. Approval to pay bills. Village of Middleville Council and Sean Jager Festival, and bronze award Inquiry of conflict of interest. the Thomapple Township Board Sean Jager is the June of Trustees was called to orderat for traP shooting. Reports from Council, Staff Rotary student of the month. He works and is involved 8:05 p.m. by Village President and Consultants. — Bremer, Present: Jager is the son of Lisa Pullen, with the digital media inde1. Engineer’s Report Kenyon, Wake, Township Liaison Report. pendent study program. He and Jeff Jager. He placed DeMaagd, Buckowing, Eavey, Endsley, 2. Planning Commission third in astronomy in the Lutz, Reyff, VanNoord, Lytle, enjoys hiking and camping. Report-recommends approval for Pullen, Schellinger. Absent: KD Development to rezone 649 Vlietstra. Emmons. 1. Motion by Wake, support by 3. Other Committee Reports. Reyff to approve the agenda as 4. Village Manager's Reportprinted. All yeas. Motion Passed. Discussion focused on common We purchased a box for a new truck that has been purchased goals and objectives, a Meet and yet. Repairs have been made to Greet event during the Taste of a.m. to 7:45 a.m. at the stadi ­ are guaranteed to those who the sidewalk washout at the Middleville and road register online or via mail by um parking lot. T-shirts are projects/funding. bridge on Glengarry Dr. not guaranteed for registra­ June 15. 5. President’s Report. 2. Motion by Reyff, support by Unfinished Business. The cost to register is $20 tion after June 15 . Wake to adjourn at 9:10 p.m. All 1. 013- Ordinance to Amend Race packet pickup will yeas. Motion Passed.. for the 5K Run or 5K Walk the Zoning Ordinance of the be at Duncan Lake Middle Respectfully submitted. through June 15 or $25 after Elaine Denton, Village of Caledonia, Mc­ o 1 men r> 1 that date; the Fun Run is $10 School, 9757 Duncan Lake village Village Ooff Middleville Middleville Clerk Clerk Donald’s Corporation PUD. and t-shirts are guaranteed Road. Packets may be picked Susan Vlietstra, Thornapple MOTION. Public Hearing is adjourned per per applicant's only to pre-registered partic­ up June 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. Township Clerk The complete text of the min ­ ipants through June 15; a at Duncan Lake Middle utes is posted on the Village request. New Business. family discount is available School or Saturday June 29 Website Ihttp://villageofmid013-03 Ordinance to 1. for families of two or more at the stadium parking lot dleville.org, the Thornapple Amend the Zoning Ordinance Township Website www.thornapfrom 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. (same last name and will of the Village of Caledonia. ple-township.org or may be read Parking will be available at the Village and Township Halls Motion by Regan second by need to register individual­ Grinage. Roll call vote: Erskineat Duncan Lake Middle ly). Cost through June 15 is during regular business hours. and Hahn-nay, Grinage, Gilbert, . Caledonia $ 17 per person and after June School, Regan, Overholt, Scholl-ayes. Elementary School, Holy 15 is $22 per person. Motion carried. There are three ways to Family Catholic Church and 2. R13-04 Resolution AprovMiddle ing Dimensional Variance so register: Online registration Kraft Meadows as to Allow Reduction in the School. at kiltklassic.com closing on Minimum Required Setback. The Kilt Klassic is organ ­ June 22; Mail registertration Council acting as ZBA. Motion by by sending a registration ized by volunteers and spon­ Overholt second by Scholl. Roll Synopsis form with entry fee, post­ sored by many local busi­ call vote; Hahn-nay, Erskine, Joint Meeting Regan, Grinage, Gilbert, marked by June 15 to PO nesses. of the Village of Middleville and Overholt, Scholl-ayes. Motion All proceeds from the Kilt Box 603, Caledonia, Ml SYNOPSIS carried. Klassic events benefit the 49316; in person registration VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, 3. R13-05 Resolution to Set High School MICHIGAN at Duncan Lake Middle Caledonia Sewer Rates and Fees for the COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES men ’ s and women's track & School (east entrance) on Village Sewer System. Motion April 23, 2013 by Grinage second by Regan. Friday, June 28 from 4 to 7 field and cross country pro­ The regular meeting of the p.m. or before the race on grams. Village Council of Middleville, Roll call vote; all ayes. Motion carried. Michigan was called to order at Saturday, June 29 from 6:30 4. 013-06 Ordinance to 7:00 p.m. by President Pullen. Present: Endsley, Lutz, Lytle, Reyff, Authorize Issuance of Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds. Pullen, Schellinger, Van Noord. ACTIONS TAKEN Motion by Scholl second by 1. Motion by Endsley, support by Grinage. Roll call vote; all ayes, Reyff to approve the agenda. All motion carried. yeas. Motion Passed. 5. R13-07 Resolution to 2. Motion by Reyff, support by Approve Escrow Deposit Endsley to approve the meeting Agreement. Motion Grinage sec­ Inflatables, carnival calling 269-795-9726 or minutes of April 23, 2013. All yeas. ond by Scholl. Roll call vote; all Motion Passed. fbc@fbcmidayes, motion carried. games, prizes, hot dogs, cot­ emailing 3. Motion by Lytle, support by 6. R13-08 Resolution to dleville.net . ton candy, snow cones, pop­ Reyff to accept the current bills for Authorize Issuance of General April 23, 2013 for $62,674.18. All corn and movies will be part Obligation Limited Tax Reyeas. Motion Passed. of the summer arrival cele­ PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 4. Motion by Schellinger, support funding Bonds, Series 2013. All real estate advertising in this news­ bration at First Baptist by Van Noord to approve the Motion by Grinage second by paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act Bender Road Reconstruction Erskine. Roll call vote-AII ayes, Church of Middleville and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which Project to Kentwood Excavating for motion carried. collectively make it illegal to advertise Friday, May 31. “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ $139,088. All yeas. Motion Passed. Public Comment: Children age kindergarten nation based on race, color, religion, sex. •in* 5. Motion by Endsley, support by Council Comments: Erskinehandicap, familial status, national origin, through fifth grade are invit­ Reyff to approve the purchase of a Blacksmith Shop questions age or martial status, or an intention, to service truck cab and chassis from regarding how, when and who make any such preference, limitation or ed to bring their parents to discrimination." Familial status includes Borgman Ford for $22,901. All should be moving it. Overholtthe Willis Recreation Center children under the age of 18 living with yeas. Motion Passed. Sam ’ s Joint painting looks very parents or legal custodians, pregnant from 6 to 9 p.m. for an 6. Motion by Reyff, support by nice and the Village DPW work­ women and people securing custody of Endsley to adjourn the meeting at evening of fun, rain or shine. children under 18. ers are doing a great job with the This newspaper will not knowingly 8:15 p.m. All yeas. Carnival activities will run bags. brush and Schollaccept any advertising for real estate Motion Passed. from 6 to 8 p.m., and then which is in violation of the law. Our Congratulations to the Respectfully submitted: readers are hereby informed that all Caledonia graduating Class of age-appropriate movies will Elaine Denton, Clerk, dwellings advertised in this newspaper 2013! Gilbert-Congrats to the Village of Middleville are available on an equal opportunity be shown from 8 to 9 p.m. 2013 Graduating Seniors! basis. To report discrimination call the mplete text of the minutes is The The First Baptist Church Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. Adjourn: 8:10pm-Motion by posted on the Village Website The HUD toll-free telephone number for Willis Recreation Center is at http://villageofmiddleville.orgI or Grinage, second by Scholl. the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 5215 N. M-37 Highway may be read at the Village Hall Motion carried. between the hours of 9:00 a. m. and Respectfully submitted; north of Middleville. More 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Sandra Ayers, Clerk information is available by 06812391 06812472 Rotary students named at Thornapple Kellogg High School Three Thomapple Kellogg High School stu­ dents have received honors as Rotary students of the month. Nicole Gulch Nicole Gulch is the April Rotary student of the month. Gulch is the daughter of Walter and Beth Gulch. She is a member of National Honor Society, earned an underclassman French award for three years, earned the National World Language Award, and has been named a student of the month during all four years of her high school career. She is a member of the French Club and volunteer in IRVING TOWNSHIP I A VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE IIIJI Nicole Gulch the library. She enjoys going to movies, reading and being with friends. She plans to attend Grand Rapids Community College and to visit France this sum­ mer. Randy Yarrington Randy Yarrington is the ‘ May Rotary student of■ the month. He is the son of Wendy and CJ Yarrington. Yarrington has earned sil- SYNOPSIS IRVING TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting May 8, 2013 Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. with pledge to flag. All board members present. Four guests present. Received: Fire, commission­ ers and assessors reports, board comments, public input. The 8th Annual Caledonia Treasurer’s report placed on Kilt Klassic 5k Race will file for audit. take place in the Village of Approved: Clerk’s April 10. 2013 minutes, Caledonia on Saturday, June 29. The race will start at 8 with corrections. Payment of bills. a.m. with a Kids Fun Run Resolution approved to apply following at 9:15 a.m. at the for grant to purchase AED. Approved clerk to attend Caledonia track.. Other Caledonia race day clerk’s conference in June. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 events will include a parade p.m. on Main Street at 11 a.m., Next meeting is June 12, 2013. games, food and other activi ­ Attested to by ties in the village of Jamie Knight, Supervisor Submitted by . Caledonia. Carol Ergang, Clerk Registration for this year's The complete transcript of the race can be found online at minutes may be viewed on www.irvingtownship.org. 06812474 kiltklassic.com. Race t-shirts Caledonia plans annual Kilt Klassic 1u VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE & l !■* CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting Minutes 1 The minutes for the May 1st, 2013 Township Board of Trustees Meeting which were approved on May 15th, 2013, are posted at the Township Offices at 8196 Broadmoor Ave., and on the website at www.caledoni.az township.org . 06812476 .. * OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING i T (I fl A ■? Written comments or questions regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary, Thornapple Thomapple Township Board of Appeals. PO Box 459, Middleville. Ml 49333. 269-795-7202 I i I 1 A variance application has been submitted by Bob Roush. Applicant is requesting a variance to exceed the maximum par­ allowed square footage for all accessory buildings on one parin the— -Rural Icelw ... ______ Residential (RR) Zoning District. Location of this variance request is 7100 Garbow Rd., Middleville, Ml and is also generally known as parcel #08-14-012-010-40. THE VARIANCE APPLICATION MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m. - Noon and 1 - 4 p.m., •I* Fridays 9 a.m. - Noon I I I i I of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ■a ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Wednesday ■lune 5th, 2013-7 p.m. ' at Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 * I s CD -A The Township will provide necessary and reasonable services to indi­ The Township will provide necessary viduals with disabilities at this public meeting upon 6 days notice to the Township Clerk. Susan J. Vlietstra, Thornapple Township Clerk •• s 4 • Middleville Baptist church hosting free children's carnival 06800158 COUAL NMM OPFOUnjUlTT �Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, May 18, 2013 z I e Short-handed TK girls earn share of Gold title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor a There’s difference between being a deep team in a dual and a team team in a tournament. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field team had the depth to top South Christian in their OK Gold Conference dual this season, on its way to a per­ fect season of league duals. The Sailors had the kind of depth needed to dominate the conference championship meet though, where eight placers score instead of three. South Christian earned a share of the OK Gold $ Conference championship with Thomapple Kellogg by winning Saturday’s confer­ ence meet with 212.5 points. Thomapple Kellogg finished second with 147 points. Hastings was third with 125.5, followed by Grand Rapids Catholic Central 78, Ottawa Hills 48 and Wayland 37. “They’re really deep,” TK head coach Abby DeWildt said of the Sailors. “We're deep, but we aren’t four or five deep in any events.” South Christian had four girls score in the 100-meter dash and the 3200-meter run, and three in the 1600-meter run, the 800-meter run, the • ,J’ . I. /J -J1 ’■ * 'Z & Thornapple Kellogg’s Fiona Shea takes off with the baton after getting the hand-off from teammate Paige Eyk to start the final leg of the 400-meter relay Saturday in Hastings. 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The junior defended her titles in the 100-meter dash (13.30 sec­ onds) and the 200-meter dash (27.52), and lead-off for the Trojans’ 1600-meter relay team which won the day's last race in 4 minutes 14.62 seconds. She teamed with Morgan McNutt, Taylor Ward and Molly Lark to win that final relay. Unlike some sprinters, Shea doesn't mind stretching herself out to run the 400. “It’s really fun, but it's hard," she said. “Being with the team at the end and cheering for them and watch­ ing them do so well, it’s real­ ly fun to be a part of it.” Thomapple Kellogg also won the first relay of the day, the 3200-meter relay, with the team of Casey Lawson, Janie Noah, Grace Possett and Ward finishing in 10:06.62. The foursome of Dahlia Beckett, McNutt, Ward and Lark was second in the 800-meter run with a time of 1:52.25, behind the South Christian team that finished in 1:50.00. McNutt, Sydney Boonstra, Paige Eyk and Shea placed third in the 400-meter relay in 52.25, another relay the Sailors won. Thornapple Kellogg's Marissa Deloof was second in the shot put with a mark of 29 feet 5.5 inches, and stepped up to win the discus with a throw of 90-7. had South Christian Angelique Gaddy win the long jump at 16-.5, with Alex Whitford second (158.5) and Maddie Hugan third (15-4.5). South Christian's Alexis Miller won the 1600-meter Continued next page 51^ ■' !5 Mi •’I1J1 r M - i X I �The Sun and News, Saturday, May 18, 2013/ Page 15 Scots move into OK White lead with OT win over FHC The Fighting Scots are hit­ defender and the FHC keep­ er to score what proved to be ting their stride. the game-winning goal. Caledonia's varsity girls' The Scots improved to 8-1 soccer team scored back-toback wins over previously in the conference with the undefeated and highly victory and an 8-0 win over ranked foes, topping Forest Lowell Wednesday, and can Hills Central 2-1 in overtime clinch the conference cham­ Monday after a 3-0 win over pionship with a victory over non-conference rival South visiting East Grand Rapids Monday in the conference Christian Friday. The Scots took over first finale. Brooke Hubbel made 12 place in the OK White Conference with their win saves and cleaned up a numover the Rangers in the annu­ • ber of dangers balls for the Scots in the win over the al Pink Out game Monday. Sam Maher found team­ Ranges. Fighting Scot head mate Kendra Stauffer with coach Steve Sanxter said the just over two minutes left in defense led by Lexi •ush, the first overtime session, Annika Hoekstra, Sarah and Stauffer beat a Ranger Spees and Olivia Clipfell I I 4 stepped up and played a strong game. Maher, Shelby Kresnak, Abby Morse, Alena Olsen and Olivia Bestrom all played well in the midfield, helping Stauffer, Rubina Veerakone and Corrie Good pressure the Rangers all evening. Stauffer scored both Caledonia goals, getting the first with under 14 minutes to play in the first half, off a great ball from Veerakone. The Scots held that one goal lead until just 12 min­ utes remained in the second half when Forest Hills Central evened things up by scoring off a comer kick. T •• 11 4 I' * I I Caledonia’s Rubina Veerakone (13) steps in front of South Christian’s Cierra Buist as she attempts to get the ball back during last Friday’s 3-0 Fighting Scot victory. (Photo by Perry Hardin) r. Ki * -3? Iis 15 V « ■ 1 I J Caledonia is now 11-2-3 overall this season. They fol­ lowed up that victory with an 8-0 league win over Lowell Wednesday. Tia VanSuilichem scored three goals for the Scots. Maher had two goals and an assist. Olsen, Clipfell and Maddy Morse had goals too, while Veerakone and Spees added assists. Veerakone and Stauffer scored early goals to get the Scots going in their contest with South Christian May 10. Maher hit a great ball to Veerakone, who finished off The Fighting Scots’ Sarah Spees crashes into South Christian’s Cassidy Bosselaar a nice run with a goal a minute into play. Nine min­ she tries to get her head on a corner kick during last Friday ’ s non-conference conas: utes later, Veerakone lifted a test in Caledonia. (Photo by Perry Hardin) •A 1 r? I ~ 1• I I ■ **, > Ail' I >•■ * M■ ' * fa s’ . .Ml * 1w. && $$ * W A4 A1 A' Xz * >& ’ Continued from previous page run in 5:30.78 and the 3200 in 11:30.03, with TK's Casey Lawson second in 12:01.09 in the 3200. In the 800-meter run it was South Christian's Abbie Porter winning in 2:23.26. Heather Raymond was fourth in each of the hurdle races for TK, finishing the 300-meter low hurdles in 50.44 and the 100-meter hur­ dles in 17.52. South Christian’s Anna Newhof took the 100-meter hurdles in 16.57, while Hastings' Nikki Redman won the 300meter hurdles in 47.94, just ahead of Newhof and her Sailor teammate Angie Klunder who were second and third respectively. Janie Noah added a third- place jump of 4-10 in the high jump. South won that •!• event too, with Natalie Hulst clearing 5-2. South’s Alex Whitford won the pole vault by clear­ ing 11-0. TK had two scorers in that event, with Raymond clearing 8-0 to place fourth and Krista Dollaway placing fifth at 7-6. Wayland clinched the OK Gold Conference boys' title by edging Ottawa Hills to Saturday 141 135. Hastings was third with 110 points, followed by Catholic Central 87, South Christian 87 and Thomapple Kellogg 83. David Walter took two individual wins for the TK boys, winning the 1600- meter run in 4:35.73 and the 3200 in 10:22.62. Hastings’ Ben Kolanowski pulled away from the pack at the end of the 800-meter run to win it in 2:02.10, with Walter second in 2:05.01. Jacob Calkins had a thirdplace finish for the TK boys in the 110-meter high hur­ dles, finishing in 16.33, and also placed fourth in the 300meter intermediate hurdles with a time of 43.35. Kyle Kraus chipped in a fourth-place height of 11-6 in the pole vault for TK The Trojans were solid in the throws. They had three guys score in the discus, led by Addison Schipper who fired off a throw of 104-5 for sixth nlace. place. Camden Macleod was seventh at 1038 and Devon Sloan eighth at 100-00. MacLeod had a good day in the shot put too, •It earning the runner-up spot with a mark of 41-9. Wayland’s Jack Phillips took that event at 42-3.5. long pass to Stauffer in the box. Stauffer controlled the ball on her first touch and scored on her second. Maher assisted on a goal by Veerakone ten minutes into the second half for the Scots' final tally. 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Bruce Bender 415 Zed Stree t, Middleville rwi*■!" -r«i v • i ■ «■ ' ——AA �Page 16/The Sun arid Newt. Saturday May 18 2013 Tn tennis ties Saxons for fourth at OK Gold tourney by Brett Bremer Sport* Editor Rain shook things up a bit < at tfie OK Gold Conference loumament hosted by the South Christian varsity girls* tennis team Saturday. Play was suspended and picked up Monday. Thomapple Kellogg first singles player Claudia Dykstra took the first set from Hastings' Tara Rowe 64 Saturday, then was up 2-1 in the second set when play was halted Rowe came out on fire Monday, winning five straight games to take the second set 6-2, but Dykstra rebounded to win the third set 6-3. placing third at the flight Seger said Rowe did a great job of pulling Dykstra to the net when the pair resumed play Monday, and after some time Dykstra did a fine job of adjusting, step­ ping forward quicker to get to the short balls. That win helped the Trojans finish in a tie for Saxons Saturday, and finish ahead of them in fourth place in the overall league stand­ ings. Catholic Central clinched Thornapple Kellogg first singles player Claudia Dykstra finishes off a backhand return for a winner against Ottawa Hills’ top player at the OK Gold Conference Tournament Saturday at the South Christian Sports Park. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the league championship, winning three of the four sin­ gles flights and two doubles flights, fhe Cougars’ top •< player, Sydney Liggins, won the first singles flight with­ out dropping a game. South Christian’s Paige Courts — ■ ill F”.: » J r I 1 1 s I I <. X i t o J 11 * 1 i I!'.:?.! f •• «• .• if •9 ** e- T rojan fourth singles player Maria Pamplona hits a backhand shot during her 6-1 6-0 win over Ottawa Hills’ Rose Nguyen at the OK Gold Tournament Saturday (Photo by Brett Bremer) b* Csl i Brsmymop I I Ml * • Complete Collision Service • 100% Guarantee On Repairs • Dupont Refinish System • Frame Repairs • Glass Repair • State & I CAR Certified Techs • Loaners Available 616-891-0150 Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • nw.edsbody.com OPEN 7:30 TO 5:00 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY defaulted from the champi­ onship match against her. The Cougars finished the tournament with 45 points. South Christian was second with 40, followed by Wayland 27, Hastings 24, Thomapple Kellogg 24 and Ottawa Hills 4. Abbey Van Di ver from Hastings was the only player not from South Christian or Catholic Central to reach a flight championship. She fin­ ished second at second sin­ gles, falling to Catholic Central's Sarah Shadowens 6-2, 7-6(9) in the final. First singles was one of three flights where the Trojans finished third. Dykstra was 2-1 at the tour­ nament. also topping Ottawa Hills’ Rachelle Gesselman 60, 60. TK’s Carly Noah was third at second singles. She lopped Ottawa Hills’ Jody Vo 6-0. 6-1, then bested Wayland's Caroline Poirer 6-1, 6-2 in the match for third place. Seger said Noah used some great footwork, man­ aged to hit the ball at some good angles, and even attacked the net once in a w hile to score her two victo­ ries. The Trojans’ other thirdplace finish was at fourth doubles, where the team of Taylor Miller and Karley Cisler topped Hastings' Olivia Rose and Taylor 6-3. Carter 6-4, 6-3, then Wayland's Olivia Heuschele and Kelsey Oetman 6-1,5-7, 6-0 in the match for third. “They looked strong all day,'' Seger said of Miller and Cisler. “ I was happy with how those two played. Seger said he saw a big improvement in his fourth singles player, Maria Pamplona towards the end of this season. Pamplona was fourth at fourth singles, scor­ ing a 6-1, 6-0 win over Ottawa Hills' Rose Nguyen Saturday. She fell to Wayland's Hali Kunst 6-4, 6-4 in the match for third. TK's second doubles team was also fourth, as Hannah Lamberg and Whitney $ % 'Z ■ r’ - ", I 9 -A • * •• 1 ■Wi’Utl'W y u u I I i I ( H » I i 11 * • 4 • ;1! 1H ♦ 1 I v . * b ♦ i » I )I H» iI ug t I t \ 4 TAT Y 1G + U h yi 1 h 1 i! ‘: ft I I I • I t i; m ' U t H-i i ;h[i Hl mJ 1 t i i ■ l Thornapple Kellogg’s Kasey Willson leaps up to hit an overhead volley as her first doubles teammate Michaela Blain looks on from the baseline during their semifinal AM match against Forest Hills Eastern at the Division 3 Regional Tournament hosted by the Hawks Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) McCullough scored a 6-2,62 win over Hastings' Hannah and Wilgus Courtney Dobbin before falling 6-0, 75 to Wayland's Taylor Cronkright and Kelsie Thompson in the match for third. Seger said Lamberg and McC ullough played smart tennis. They did a good job of covering the court, and knew when to be where. That helped them in a match against South Christian to start the day. The Trojan duo fell 6-3, 6-0. but played very well. The Trojan season came to an end Thursday, at the Division 3 Regional Tournament hosted by Forest Hills Eastern. fhe host Hawks took the top spot with 21 points. Ci rand Rapids Catholic C entral was second with 15. followed by South Christian 12. Unity Christian 4,. Lakewood 2, IK I, Creston I, Ionia 0 and Ottawa Hills (). TK's lone win came at first doubles, where the team of Blain and Willson topped Unity Christian 6-4, 2-6. 6-2, before falling to Forest Hills Eastern's top duo 6-2. 6-1 in the semifinals. TK's fourth doubles team of Miller and Cisler played a tough three-set match against Unity Christian to start the tournament as well, but fell 6-3, 5-7, 6-2. rh mu !»i»l 1 Kllif I If i I ijiWi, myin idiNk l« dl ‘Mibtjkdc few tn jl /III 1 Scots mercy EGR twice to close out OK White season Caledonia’s varsity softball team closed out the OK White Conference season with two lopsided wins at East Grand Rapids Monday. The Scots topped the Pioneers 17-0 in the opener. finishing the game with ten runs in the top of the fifth inn’ng Andrea Gerloski had a double and a triple, and Morgan Swift, Mckenzie Butgereit and Ashley Miller added doubles as well for the Scots. Swift earned the win, striking out 11 and walking only one in five innings. Whitney Denton pitched the Scots to a 16-0 win in four innings in game two. After ending game one on a high note, the Scots opened game two on one. They scored 12 times in the top of the first. A triple by Gerloski and a double from Denton were the extra-base hits for the Scots. C Caledonia followed that up by winning two tighter nonconference contests Wednesday against Covenant Christian. Caledonia took game one 3-0, with Swift striking out 15 batters to earn the win. The Scots had five singles in the game. Miller and Gerloski had doubles to power the Scot attack in a 5-2 win in game two. Caledonia broke a 2-2 tie with three runs in the top of the sixth inning. Denton earned the win, striking out seven. Caledonia also won twice last Saturday, taking the invitational at its own invitational by knocking off Forest Hills Northern and Allendale both by the score of 13-0 in five innings. Denton pitched the championship game against Allendale. She struck out four and allowed just three hits. The Scots had 15 hits. including a double by Miller. She and Swift were both 3-4 at the plate, Caledonia showed a little more power at the plate in the opener against the Huskies. with Gerloski, Swift, Butgereit and Sarah Austiin all belting doubles. Swift got the win, striking out five, ^ledon I MI (>5f ‘S' J IS �The Sun and News Saturday. May 18 2013/ Page 17 TKs warms Saxon net, gets three goals and a win r a Prl I i (S' ■ f »I •7 I' Sc. .1 I ■ t A •J.' talk ! ! « Wi Illlj L.. • • • *.. totut ' ' te L to It A— ! tapiktair I! ta I :si W.Illa ! K ssi fcte a! 1,1® ah Ju [Hm il'itean i HtCiei [ j tai mi iltaiiT" (ii»dinkite lit.W4/ ‘ • '.1 UL.kL.teLr' W’Kite*’ «L by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Saxon goalkeeper Autumn Demott and sweeper Tori Schoessel were kept busy by the Trojans Wednesday. They were both very good, but not good enough to stop the Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ socccer team’s attack. “DeMott, give her credit. said Thomapple Kellogg coach Joel Strickland. ‘She had so many saves, it was ridiculous. We had 15 shots on goal, so she had 12 saves an I there were some good ones. She played well. We had trouble kind of putting it in. They packed it in. That’s how they play, they pack that box, which we knew they were going to do. We had opportunities. We played well.” The Trojans converted on three opportunities, to take a 3-0 OK Gold Conference I he victory. The Trojans improved to 6-1-2 in the league with the win, their tenth victory overall and tenth shut out of the year. It took two shots for the Trojans to gel their first one past the Saxon keeper TK’s Kelli Graham blasted a shot that Demott deflected across the goal. Demi Scott found the rebound and slammed it in for a I -0 Trojan lead with 22:08 to play in the first half. Some fancy passing from Scott to Holley Tripp to Graham led to the Irojans’ second goal, with 4:19 left in the first half Scott fed I npp running up the left side and Tripp chipped a pass ahead as Graham stepped past the last Saxon defender. Graham beat Demott I-on-1 to put her team up two. Graham got her second goal on a penalty kick with I 1:51 left in the second half. Graham. Tripp. Erm Scheidel and Hayley Balsitis all did a fine job of creating scoring chances for them­ selves and their teammates. Strickland was pleased with the way his team con- Thornapple Kellogg's Megan Replogle fires a shot after getting past Hastings Kaitlyn Bancroft (21) and Tori Schoessel during the first half of Wednesday s OK Gold Conference contest in Middleville (Photo by Brett Bremer) J?-® ! 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He was pleased with Demott as well as defenders Ton Schoessel. Kaitlyn Johns. Lanie Bancroft. Samantha Ackles, Hanah Barnard. Jordan Morrison and Annie Teunessen. TK is now 10-2-2 overall. The Tbojans finish off the OK Gold Conference season at home against Wayland Monday. They got their fifth league win Monday, topping Grand Rapids Catholic Central 1-0. scored Graham the Trojans lone goal, off an assist from Scheidel on a comer kick in the first half. “The play was ran perfect. It is set up with Enn and Kelli and they executed and it paid off,” said Strickland. Scheidel now has 14 • assists on the season, just five shy of the single-season record at TK. The Trojan defense earned its ninth shut out of the sea­ Program Schedule son. with Miller making two saves. All times are The Trojans scored a 6-1 subject to change without notice win over Otsego last Friday £ Donkey Ollie in non-conference action. Kids A Cookm Despite the Trojans con ­ > Donkey Olhe Terry's Tips the play. trolling play, the Government Meetings Bulldogs scored the game’s opening goal about 13 min­ Donkey Ollie Catholic Forum utes in. The Bulldogs raced Kids A Cookm1 the other way with a Bluegrass on Stage Donkey Ollie turnover, and fired a shot Kids A Cookm that bounced off a Trojan Donkey Olhe Teny’s Tips defender into the upper cor­ Government Meetings ner of the net. Donkey Ollie “It was one of those plays Catholic Forum where Aly was in the nght Kids A Cookm trolled the game, especially in the secnod half, but if he had to pick out one thing for the team to work on Thursday in practice it would be finishing. Hastings had the Trojans down for 27 shots al the Saxon net. “We really could have done a little bit of a better job, and that’s knit-picking if •• I have to find something, Strickland said. “We could have pul the ball in the back of the net a few more times, but their goalie played great. We have to finish belter.” Aly Miller earned the shutout in net for TK, makjng (WO saves. Hastings head coach Tim Schoessel saw improve­ ments from his team’s first contest with the I rojans, a 50 win for TK. “Last time we played them it was all on our defensive end again. Each game, we improve, we get further and further into their defensive end and our offense continues to get belter and better. Thai’s the good thing. Finally we re starting to get 300PM 4 00PM 6 00PM 7:00PM 8 00PM Thursday 6:00AM •I 700AM 9 00AM »• 12:00PM 300PM 4 00PM 6 00PM 7.00PM 8.00PM u u Friday 600AM 700AM 9 00AM 9:30AM 11 00AM 12 00PM 300PM 4:00AM •I 600PM 7:00PM 8 00PM Saturday 6 00AM 7:00AM 8:00AM 9:00AM 10.00AM 11:00AM 12:00PM 1:00AM 2:00PM 300PM u 6 00PM 7:00PM Spmt of Life Peace Church Bluegrass on Stage Donkey Olhe Kids A Cookm Donkey Olhe Terry s Tips . Government Meetings Donkey CHhe Cathohc Forum Kids A Cookin BiMe Study Donkey CHlie Spirit of Life Bluegrass on Stage Peace Church Kids A Cookm Caledonia Village meeting Donkey Obe Terry sTps_______ _ position and it was just unlucky that it went off our defender.” Strickland said. It didn’t take TK long to bounce back. The Trojans evened the game 20 seconds later, with Scheidel carrying the hall ahead for a shot that found the net. About 13 minutes later TK got its first lead, with Inpp heading in a comer kick from Scheidel. It was the first of three goals off of cor­ ner kicks for the Trojans in Thornapple Kellogg ’s Erin Scheidel battles for posKell session of the ball with Hastings’ Mary Feldpausch as the Saxons’ Maddie Dailey looks on from behind Wednesday in Middleville (Photo by Brett Bremer) J the game. Scheidel added assists on goals by Scott and Graham, Graham finished the night with three goals, with Alaina Pohl registering assists on 2013 CALED©N IA Kilt Klassic June 29, 2013 8 a.m. - 5K Run & 5K Walk Village of Caledonia 9:15 a.m. - Fun Run Caledonia Track Register at kiltklassic.com All proceeds from the Kilt Klassic events benefit the Caledonia High School Men and Women's Track & Field and Cross Country programs. Call anytime lor Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 two of them. Miller made six saves, and Strickland said the IK defense was led by Pohl w ho played one of her best games of the season. 2913 f* Khsw Sperat: M Irrd Sr*': Do*** . •»» �Page 18/The Sun and News Saturday May 18 2013 TK boys cut a number of strokes at Orchard Hills by Brett Bremer Sports Editor South Christian will take the conference lead into the OK Gold Conference 7 oumament at the Meadows May 24. after winning the final varsity boys’ golf jam- boree of the season Monday al Hills in Orchard Shelbyville. The Sailors clipped Catholic Central by one stroke. 166-167. Hastings was third with a 175. Wayland was fourth Trojan senior Kyle Huyser chips his ball up onto the sixth green during Monday's OK Gold Conference jamboree at Orchard Hills. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the with a 181, hut Thornapple Kellogg Trojans were the day’s big movers. They finished in fifth place again with a score of 189, but were 14 strokes better than at the previous league jamboree while every other team saw their scores slip a bit. “The experience (we're getting) helps for sure," said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Bob Kaminski. It We've just got to keep play­ ing and practicing and they'll get better." The Trojans have a young team with two seniors, two Thornapple Kellogg’s Luke Poholski watches his tee shot fly towards the green on the par-3 number seven at Orchard Hills Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 4 M NODI TOWING •juniors and two sophomores, and very little varsity experi­ ence. Justin Bergstrom led TK with a 42. Ben Sinclair added a 47, Andrew Guriel a 49 and Luke Poholski a 51. It was the first time Guriel contributed to the varsity scorecard. “Tliey had a qualifier at the last JV match." Kaminski said of Guriel. “He won that and was playing today, and more than likely will play more. We have a really young team so. we're trying to get a lot of kids in. We decided to bring him up because he was playing well. He played well in this match and he earned the right to keep playing for a little while.” Logan Barrett had a fine day to lead the Saxons, shooting a 39. That was the second best score of the day behind South Christian's Kade Hoeksema's 38. Behind Hoeksema for South Christian, Nick VanderHorst shot a 42. Johnncy Kendall* 43 and Grant Kapteyn 43. Catholic Central got a 40 from Luke Headley, a 41 from Alex Johnson, a 42 from Jason Patterson and a 44 from Jason Gauck. Danny Hooten and Alec Ridderboss added 44s for Hastings and Aaron Williams shot a 48. Wayland’s leader was Nick Losinger who shot a 43. Ottawa Hills finished the day with no team score. • LOCKOUTS • JUMPSTARTS • AUTO REPAIR fffff (269) 838-0565 500 Arlington Ct., Middleville, Ml —• • SCREENED TOP SOIL • STONES - Landscape and drainage • SAND - Fill or beach/play DON’S DOZING * 269-795-7830 §-a KJ Thornapple Kellogg senior Ben Sinclair taps a putt across the seventh green during Monday’s OK Gold Conference jamboree at Orchard Hills in Shelbyville, (Photo by Brett Bremer) Come Test Orii 2008 - 201 models available plus <4 ore arriving. m 287 Division, Downtown Freeport 71 __________ "K FVW * s CM i The Scots had a pretty consistently good week. Caledonia's varsity boys' golf team fired a 155 and a 156 at Broadmoor Golf Club to win a couple of non-conference duals. The Scots shot their 155 Thursday, besting Calvin Christian which fired a.173. rRyan Coc led Caledonia with a 36. Matt Miller added a 39, Jared Smith 40 and Zach Paavola 40. Blake VerWoert led the Squires with a 38. Caledonia topped Thomapple Kellogg 156-194 Wednesday. Miller and Paavola tied for the team lead with 38s, while Jordan White added a 39 and Alan Bont a 41. Ben Sinclair and Justin Bergstrom each shot 46 for TK, while Matt Ranes fired a 51 and Andrew Guriel a 51 as well. Caledonia girls battle with EGR, but suffer two losses Spring complete inventory at... : www.bloughauto.coNn VOLKSWAGEN 616-765-8801 Specializing in *>' r Z Z- > Sales & Service Blough Automotive Sales & Service The defending Division 2 State Champions from East Grand Rapids topped the Caledonia varsity girls' lacrosse team in each of its last two games, but the Scots put forth a good showing in each. The Pioneers topped the Scots 15-11 in Caledonia Wednesday. Fighting Scot head coach Ralph Shefferly said his girls played hard and inspired, but slumped a little late in the first half. The Pioneers took advantage, pulling ahead 9-6 by the break. Ashley Watson led the Fighting Scots with six goals. Keagan Pontious and Savannah Monroe had tow each, and Jamie Ulanch added one. Helene Miller had 13 saves in goal. The Scots visited East Grand Rapids last Friday (May 10), and fell 10-5. The Pioneers though held Caledonia off the scoreboard early, building a 5-1 lead in the first half. Pontious had three goals, and Watson and Monroe had one each to lead Caledonia. Miller made ten saves. host Caledonia will Mattawan at 3 p.m. this afternoon (May 18) to open the Division 2 state tourna­ ment. 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Mogan VanPutten drove in moved her over to third and five runs and Sandra Gerou Gerou knocked in the win- The Thornapple Kellogg varsity softball team closed out the OK Gold Conference season with a 6-4 record, topping Ottawa Hills 14-0 and 23-0 in Middleville Tuesday. Lexi Aspinall tossed a three-inning no-hitter in the second game. Cassie • Clark, Kelly Mousseau, Taylor McLeod, Kristen Kempema, Aspinall and Chloe Graham had two hits each for the Trojans. Aspinall led the way with and Clark RBI. three Kempema each had a triple, Kempema drove in one run. McLoed’s two hits were both i«i arS Help Wanted Business Services CARPET CNC MACHINIST: MANQUALITY BUILT & LO- AFFORDABLE CALLY MADE: white cedar CLEANING AND FLOOR- POWER of Hastings is curINSTALLATION, rently resumes for chairs. Rocking chairs, Adir- ING . accepting . ondack, swings, benches, CALL KEVIN WEBSTER an experienced CNC Machinist in the Hastings area. pub tables with chairs and (616)813-4299 This is a 1st shift position. 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EltB23 wnemcom �Page ZC/The Sun and News Saturday May 18 2013 Scots fend off Pioneers in Caledonia for OK White win Caledonia s varsity base­ ball team finished off its three-game OK White Conference set with East Grand Rapids by taking a thriller at home Wednesday. The Pioneers scored three times in the u>p of the sev­ enth inning. Fighting Scot reliever Jordan VanTil came on to work the Scots out of the bases loaded jam. then earned the win in relief. Ryan Zoet ended the game with a walk-off sacrifice fly in the bottom of the eight, which scored Trent Foreman from third. Foreman led off the top of the eighth w ith a single. VanTil had four strike outs, while walking one and giving up one hit in his two innings on the mound. Zoet and Tanner Ellens had two RBI each, while Logcn Hudson, Isaac Andrusiak and Dan Zeman also drove in runs. Joe Stegehuis was 4-5 at the plate and scored three runs for Caledonia. He had a double and three singles. Ellens belted a triple. Heath Hoogerhyde had two singles and scored two runs. Call anytime lor Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1 800 870 7085 East Grand Rapids led 5-0 after three innings, scoring twice in the top of the first and three more times in the top of the third off of Zeman, the Scot starter, Andrusiak relieved Zeman in the sev­ enth, but was knocked around for three hits and walked one without record­ ing an out. The Scots rallied for four runs in the bottom of the fourth and three in the fifth, then took a 9-6 lead w ith two runs in the bottom of the sixth after the Pioneers scored once in the top half of the inning. The two teams split their doubleheader in East Grand Rapids Monday, with (he Scots falling 10-2 in game one and winning game two 3-2. 1-Year 12,000 Bumoer-to- loss, on in relief of Caleb Sleeman. Sleeman struck out seven and walked two, while allow ing just three hits in his five innings on the mound. Only one of the tw o runs off of him was earned. In between those confer­ ence contests, the Scots suf­ fered a 9-4 loss to East Kentwood Wednesday. Hudson had a single and a double. and Mitch McCallum had a pair of sin­ gles for the Scots. McCallum also had an RBI. Stegehuis had a triple, and RBI and walked twice. Hoogerhyde had a triple as well, and an RBL Rockford topped the visit­ ing Scots twice last Friday, scoring a 5-4 walk-off w in in game one and a 6-0 sixinning w in in game two. Caledonia took game two w ith two runs in the top of the sixth, coming back from 2-1 down. Zoet had a triple, a single and drove in two runs. Hoogerhyde and Stegehuis had a pair of singles, and Andrusiak had a single and a double. Hudson also had an RBI for the Scots. Trent Foreman got the win. striking out one, walk­ ing two and allowing five hits in five innings of work. Nate DeVries got the save, with two innings of hitless relief. He struck out three. Hudson had a pair of singles and Stegehuis a triple to lead the Scots in the game one loss. 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"In Pokemon you start out as an inexperienced trainer with nothing," the senior told his 320 graduating class­ mates Thursday night. “Along the way you explore and get stronger." Pokemon, Similar to Bueckman pointed out, they all started their high school career as freshmen with little or no experience. "In Pokemon you become stronger by meeting people d IbJ ibatev 3H3^i I oorioz io^IoA 312£fri ni” ns 2£ ri rtiiw C 2ffl 231£ni nolA" >2 bn£ ni2 teoufl S32 Ils I33TE9 on 10 ni” ’fTOTte and catching Pokemon. As freshmen you gain confi­ dence in who we are and what we want to become." Along the journey, there are battles and difficulties with one final similarity — the progress in both Pokemon and in high school is marked by teachers along the way.' Buekman reminded his classmates that a diploma is only a piece of paper and that the real challenge is to create a lasting legacy. Bueckman is the son of Marilyn Spanski and Kevin Buekman and plans to attend Northwestern University in the fall. Bueckman was the first of two top senior class mem­ « .. jb I9 • J “^•ntt -* -rr** I .JTV' pm* • 1 «—— • ^r • :4.nJ - • if** < 9 a I* G b1 1 Trrs] w. oar- ■rw —“5* •* r’ I B I •ew — > • J IE --- - ~ — -2- ■ rJ I g * I r ,* Students turn their tassels from one side to the other signifying their completion of high school. will attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He said, while visiting MIT, he met other students from much larger cities and much larger schools but realized the value of the education he bers to speak at the graduaDaniel tion ceremonies. Schumaker took the podium before the class roll was called. Schumaker, the son of Dawn and Scott Schumaker, to go. It's an incredible community and our school is superb." Schumaker credited teach­ ers for their dedication and received at Caledonia. ’’Caledonia is a great school district," Schumaker said. “Yeah, I went to high school next to a cornfield, but it’s not so bad at all. This school is the reason I'm able See GRADUATION, pg. 13 < Memorial Day parades set Class of 2013 enjoys the in Middleville and Caledonia moment at commencement nt iM J lliw bm£q bnoM nl j&unnn qrisni 1 □mold [£ .m.£ OftOl □HT modi' \ nisM ad lliv/ oiTT /I o) no 2103112 ai 11 iw a? nuTo* odT qorizifl 21a in 2 oiigfiA 1 nlnl rfol yd ilnfi in ktffoiM slq sd gol te>I io A aubnoo gnnub io yaei .duID ynA irioiurio cinsgiCl. nnd o) j 3ii! ni toiiA iw 12Bt slbbiM jodtoM m.£ 01 t [omoM ^nsmA r lliw 3130130 £1A ni 0E:0I Middleville and Caledonia will both host Memorial Day parades and ceremonies Monday, May 27. In Middleville, the 56th annual Memorial Day parade lineup starts at McFall Elementary School at 9:30 a.m. and the parade begins at 10:30 a.m. ' ‘ The parade will stop at the Thornapple River Bridge on Main Street where a wreath will be thrown into the river. The parade will continue on to Mt. Hope Cemetery on East Main and Sheridan streets. Ceremonies there will include a speaker, 21gun salute and music. The guest speaker will be Bishop David Hustwick of Saints Andrew and Mathias Anglican Church. Introductions will be made by John Loftus. The nation­ al anthem will be sung by Michelle Sweers. Taps will be played by Thornapple Kellogg High School Band. A civilian fly-over will be conducted at the cemetery during the ceremony, cour­ tesy of the Hastings Flying Club. groups, service Any churches, sporting or other organizations are encouraged to bring their floats or walk in the parade. Prior to the parade, break­ fast will be available at the United Middleville Methodist Church from 8 to •If 10 a.m. Caledonia will also host Memorial Day events. American Legion Post 305 will make visits to local cemeteries, starting at 9 a.m. i„C aS:.' ~ 10:30 a.m. at Dutton and I Main streets. The parade will travel down Main Street then out to the Lakeside Cemetery where a ceremony will be held. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It felt like C.J. Bronkema had a few more words to say, but his classmates were ready to commence with the cele­ bration. “At this time I’d like to ask that the class of 2013 please stand with me,” Bronkema said at the close of Thursday’s commencement | ceremony in the Thornapple Kellogg High School gymna ­ L sium. “Tradition requires the turning of a tassel from right s to left as a symbol signifying * •A TJ our transition from student to «&■ graduate. Thornapple » .1 rf Kellogg class of 2013, please '*7^ join me in the turning of your w& C tassel, from right to left." 1 ' . .• * * The tassels were turned, z ■AI r * • and then they were tossed. '1 * i/’ •• .’fl Mortarboards flew and so did ••• confetti as the school fight r.' o -*• i song blared from the opposite end of the gym. The new graduates were enjoying the moment, just like Top Ten member Hannah Lamberg told them to. She said the number one piece of advice she has 'TAJ rr received in the past year is to enjoy her senior year of high school and her college years because they will be the best Thornapple Kellogg eighth grade student Gordon times of her life she has Hayward is pictured placing an American flag to deco- been told over and Over again rate a U.S. veterans’ gravesite at Mt. Hope Cemetery in t0 stop and smell the roses. “Now, I’m not really sure Middleville. Social studies students annually visit area cemeteries to help decorate the graves of American vet- what these people are thinkcemeteries in Thornapple, | ing, but it’s definitely not erans. Students visited Rut'larid 'and w'ng townshfpT Morei visiting the burial I rose being spread’on the field in front of our grounds, students heard from cemetery sexton, Mjke school,” Lamberg said. Hallifax al•It. ut decorating the cemeteries. ‘Laura Nikkei, After putting jokes aside eighth grade language arts teacher and a daughter of a thinking about the Vietnam veteran, also talked to students and showed them various items reiated to mitoy s«y,ce. See COMMENCEMENT, tf. 12 (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) 11:15 at Holy Comers. At noon, the American Legion Post and others will line up for the parade at the intersection of Kinsey and n f ■ <- i V-J-."-; < f Of . >1 J Students honor veterans r * V V I I 1 ’**u Tanin Eckhoff gets a hug from board of education secretary Cindy Ordway as he receives his diploma durj the commencement ceremony at Thornapple ing Kellogg High School Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 1 In This Issue... • Body identified as missing Middleville man • Thornapple Kellogg Schools increase security • Trojan soccer makes it a dozen shut outs on the year • Schroder qualifies for state finals in three events -I a �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, May 25, 2013 Having a ball at Senior Tea 7? *• — -3 • •S J* % I ITT Ma , If w* i I . j by Tony Wittkowski Contributing Reporter * • For anyone uneasy with the formality of the annual senior tea at the Caledonia High School cafeteria on Tuesday, keynote speaker Sara Judge Smolensk! offered a welcoming respite. Smolensk!, chief judge of Kent County's 63rd District Court, had everyone laugh­ ing with her recollection of playing basketball at the University of Michigan and being called into the game from the bench to make her hardcourt debut. So excited to get into the game, Smolensk! related the embar­ rassment of ripping her sweat pants off - and taking ' I 4* 4 Over a dozen tables are in use for the girl’s senior tea on Tuesday, as all guests were seated after getting food. For many, it is a time cherished by mother and daughter. (Photo by Tony Wittkowski) -— I L*/ Senior Anna Grantz offers a musical contribu­ tion to Tuesday’s senior tea. Grantz will be attend­ ing Central Michigan University. (Photo by Tony Wittkowski) I because we used to do things like that when I was little,” Hanna said. “I’ll miss the people you see everyday, you won't be able to see them after college, but they are still you’re friends. Jody and Shelby Kresnax sat with the Jablonskis, chat­ ting and discussing the dif­ ferences between schools back then and now. This was Jody's second senior tea, only because she attended her older daughter’s before. “We never had a senior tea at my high school, I never knew why,” Jody said. “It is very nice to see some of the parents you haven’t seen for awhile.” Shelby Kresnax, who intends to go into pre-med at Davenport University, spoke highly of the teachers as well as the school in its entirety. “I will definitely miss the teachers and the school and just seeing everyone everyday,” Shelby reflected, “but it’s time for a new chapter.” Smolensk! expressed her appreciation in being able to share in the start of those new chapters. “I've been here before several years ago, but I always enjoy coming here because it is so festive and fun with this celebratory event of the accomplishments of these young women,” said women, Smolensk! who emphasized her shorts down with them. «-K “ You've got to have desire t $ and determination and drive, <7 4 but you've got to keep your A'?1 1|U|| _ A. i pants on, too,” quipped Smolensk! to her audience of X■ senior girls and their moth­ AI ers. “I just want you to feel good about what you’ve I' done and to know that there “’V -s is a lot yet to be accom­ plished.” A number of mothers and daughters celebrated accom­ JU * a 3S < * 'I plishments and reminisced about good on times Tuesday. >1 For Mary and Hannah Jablonski, the finals days The girl’s senior tea has a variety of food and bever­ leading up to. graduation could not be better spent than ages available ranging from small sandwiches to fruit with each other. punch. Many of the students have been looking forward “I remember it as being a to the event days before graduation. (Photo by Tony very special time because I Wittkowski) was with my mom,” Mary said in recalling her own sen­ ior tea some years ago. “I f -LT’**— ^ONTEMPO J/^LON B ■1 think that was the most spe­ I cial part about it.” ^^y^WELR^c^lUTIQUE Hannah Jablonski, Mary’s —------- daughter, will be attending Aquinas College to study WE’VE MOVED TO BETTER public relations, and jumped at the chance to spend more SERVE YOU! time with her mother on Tuesday. “I think it’s very special 9175 Cherry Valley A Caledonia teen was with your mom, so I liked Caledonia Village Centre injured in a one-vehicle acci ­ 06812463 the idea of going with her www.contemposalonandboutique.com dent at 3:24 a.m. Sunday, May 19, according to infor­ •*• mation from the Kent UH) County Sheriff’s Department. The I8-year-old driver was eastbound on 84th Street between Hannah Lake Road w and East Paris Avenue when £ We still have openings in the following preschool sessions: the car veered of the road, crossed the westbound lanes A 4 Year old Children (children must turn four on or before November 1, 2013): and hit a tree on the north Tue/Thurs afternoon (12:30-3:00), Mon-Thurs afternoon (12:30-3:30) side of the road at about 3547 84th St. We are also still accepting applications for the Great Start Readiness Program The driver was pinned in that is scheduled the vehicle initially, but was Mon-Thurs morning (8:30-11:30) or aftern*oon (12:30-3:30), later able to free himself with help from local residents. The GSRP is availableyree of charge to children residing in the TK School He was treated at the District, who will turn four by November 1, 2013 and will not have reached their scene and transported by A fifth ^birthday by November 1, 2013, and also meet other guidelines set forth by the State of Michigan. J - I* £ r al •S!'y L I ■'w — 1 ■ L‘, 1 w/ ** o •2 Ti 9 J M <■**'** I XbIi I - IK' ■ ■ I . 4 &-9 '■ - y^' ■ -di V - L 3 1 --- X * w- 'r J* sS^fl 1 V ‘ ’ “1 > I -I t *_ -a 1 if ’ •j1 ff L j I. I r i i I ____■ I Ir AT ’ r. r II L N k ■/ ’it I*1 I I -4- -I J 1 L ___1__ I_ f J 'd •<‘5 'A* L Tj [t 1 -5 r~ ~r j I — T •// / i ■ I r 79 Cl I /_ --- 7—• /_____ JL_ 3^7 Sf L \ r K* Ji ' AH 1 r j __ I / I ; J ( -J r.. T n jsirie* 9* ‘ ’’it 1 jwhste I *> — it •- I / I z j I \ — / I I 1 — The girl’s senior tea has almost every senior girl in attendance, as the line for food stretches out the door of Caledonia High School’s cafeteria. (Photo by Tony Wittkowski) to her audience the impor­ tance of believing in self and individual ability. “They are K ISllH cd tea sin.' te» all embarking on new careers and new life and their moth­ ers are very excited.” isuEste'I 1 mtai tatefc! ihc ^8 1 ' Caledonia teen injured in accident 9175 Cherry Valley SE 616-891-1093 I LIFE ambulance to Spectrum Butterworth Hospital for multiple ajihSSL A Call 945-9554 any time for classified ads injuries. The teens' name or condition was not released. Breakfast Buffet Fundraiser Enroll Now for Fall 2013-2014 Please contact the Thomapple Kellogg Preschool office at 269-795-5571 or visit our website at _www.tkschools.org/schools/preschool B for enrollment information. .^= I Um. Thornapple Kellogg Preschool \y I *... 111 . it k ■ ’k ’ ten,- ' Ij. J. - Help us support veterans and community functions Saturday, June 1 st and the First Saturday of each month serving 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. bacon, sausage links or patties, potatoes biscuits and sausage gravy, pancakes, milk, OJ, coffee and tea. * Menu subject to change Adults $6.00 • Children 10 & under $3.00 For more Information call the Post at 616-891-1882 - — r----- Caledonia Memorial Legion Post 305 I 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, Ml NOW SERVING FOOD M-TH 5-7PM FRI. BUILD A BURGER 5-8 P.M. THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO 6:30 \- € ■' J % J_ •» f *V i "* In ru — » i S £ o. ■ *■ * J ’“Si. f-. ■<lu -Si tv K 6L I ■■ I A IZ ° 0 ____ J CAS Si �The Sun and News, Saturday, May 25, 2013/ Page 3 ‘51 World War II veteran named Middleville Memorial Day honoree ”1’11 he's one of the lucky ones crazy," he recalled, a never forget that night. My who came home from World buddy next to me asked me if War II without the deep fl •Pc. • 1 thought we would make it. emotional or physical scars Flfl Al* so many carried. 1 told him 1 didn't know." "I didn't have it near as During all his time in the bad as some of the guys." he Army, Freeman never got to rr come home. But he was said. in the Being honored lucky enough to see his Il Day parade. brother, Cecil, a couple of Memorial times. Cecil was in the Air Freeman said, is something b'r Force serving as a fighter he will never forget. Memorial Day celebra­ pilot. Cecil landed his plane on some of the air strips tions may date back to as c Ward helped build and. by early as the 1860s when 7^ chance, the two met a couple « informal gatherings in vil­ lages and towns every spring of times during the war. / l// "The thing I realize now honored fallen soldiers from about then was how naive we the Civil War battles. all were about war, recount­ Eventually, the day became a ed Freeman. “We were just national holiday and citizens 'N boys, we didn't know any­ were encouraged to honor ■ military personnel and deco­ ■v thing." . When Freeman returned to rate grave sites. waWV-' the In his Barry County home Middleville, y• between Middleville and Memorial Day parade dates w.St > Caledonia, he married his back to the late 1800s and is first wife, Katherine, and a tradition that stills brings they had one son before she out crowds. died. He remarried to Faye, I ■I and they had six more sons. ■tea" HASTINGS 4 £ 1 I Today, Ward and Faye still a 269-205-4900 live in Barry County. They Downtown Hastings Ward Freeman in 1942 on State St. DUALITY Ward Freeman today have seven children, 21 |GQTI.com and on Facebook THEATERS grandchildren, 23 great­ BARGAIN TWILIGHT from February 1942 to Oct. one grandchildren, and DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM 15, 1945. He had been fight­ great-great-grandchild. (s) Stadium Seating ing the draft for more than a No passes II I ’ ll never forget that night. My buddy “I would say my family is SHOWTIMES 5/25 - 5/30 year, arguing he was needed TITLES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE the most important thing to next to me asked me if I thought we to help work on the family O®FAST ANO FURIOUS 6 (PG-13) II me,” Freeman said as he sat SAT-MON 12:30. 3:30. 6:30. 9:30 farm. But, once Pearl Harbor would make it. I told him I didn’t know. TUE-TH 3:30. 6:30. 9:30 in one of his sons' living O HANGOVER PART III (R) was attacked, Freeman said rooms. SAT-MON 11:50, 2:10, 4:30. 7: .9:50 he knew he was going to be TUE-TH 4:30, 7:00. 9:50 Ward Freeman He worked for a bricklay­ 030 EPIC (PG) $2.50 PHEHIUM PfR TICKET part of World War II. er when he came back from DAILY 4:20, 9:10 Because the Army was in OEPIC (PG) war, then for GM on 36th SAT-MON 10:00.11:40. 6:50 .11:40. 2:00, 2: such a hurry to get soldiers, TUE-TH 6:50 Street for 13 years before regular infantry training was O®3D STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS becoming a U.S mail carrier of them being the boat he (PG-13) shortened from 13 weeks to built air fields all over the SAT-MON 12:40, 6:40 for Route 1 in Middleville had just been on. just eight weeks, Freeman place." TUE-TH 6:40 OCDSTAR TREK INTO DARKNESS Freeman was one of the for 22 years. Freeman moved from remembers. (PG-13) DAILY 3:40. 9 40 Freeman said he knows came lucky soldiers who England, to Wales, to He was trained to build air fields and assigned as part of Belgium and Germany. He home without combat injury, but there were still many was on a ship about eight the 820th Engineer Aviation close calls and many rockets miles from the beaches dur ­ battalion. Have a Happy . exploding too close for com ­ "They made engineers out ing D-Day. and Safe | fort. After D-Day, Freeman of us,” he said. And, before Freeman remembers one and others got off the boat he knew it, he was off to Memorial J I night counting 250 explod ­ and onto the beaches. England to build landing ing shells launched just over Day 1 Freeman said that shortly HAIR DESIGNERS ID strips. "The master plan was to after he was on the beach, his fox hole. "I started counting them Germans attacked the boats HAIR CUT PERM •- COLOR NAILS destroy the German Air just to keep from going remaining in the harbor, one We HAIR CARE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Force,” said Freeman. 1 122 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 ! U ^II 0 i k 1'4 1 i 1 L if d I K- pjg Lt It I Ji.s M I':'s —-* . •B. pi I u ' K * I I 4,1 f *— J Tir ii Bl — ■• VW • : rl ~ t i IB I in ;j-fitVtai'fteffi . • W* 9 irttfs rata, tto ■■ send ■’J* J. [>», if awhile. "Of course, in the parades, we just had horses and bug­ gies then," he said. "I remember the World War 1 guys marching down the road in their uniforms with their boots clicking.” Freeman, born in 1918, was drafted into the U.S. Army shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He served —rr ’ ■■ r- < <-• A u J r • . * < ,-*W’ Bl * / ci­ • . A* '7L * *1 » * •• fl L V* 1 l’ •< +i < ..V !• r & I w s. S. -7*- K. r yr ST1^4 re* rl -* J* •r $5. dU l5taJ^ elti*’1 • excludes Digital 30 I I * TB shear | pleasures i » II I Body identified as Middleville man missing by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer A body discovered in the Thornapple River Sunday has been positively identified as missing Middleville man, Lucas Poll, according to Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf. Poll was reported missing March 1 after family and friends said they last heard from him Feb. 26. Kayakers found the body Sunday around 4 p.m. along the river near Garbow Road north of Middleville in Township. Thornapple police said. Leaf said the body was not immediately identified. It was sent to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing for an autopsy where dental records were matched to confirm Poll’s identity. The sheriff’s department had been searching for Poll I Goodrkh 269-795-7719 ________ 795-7719 i taiw -* cr 7? « 'T IV by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer fl .ombs exploding over his head, nights spent in fox holes waiting anxiously for morning light, and four years away from his Middleville home — all still vivid memo­ ries for World War II veteran Ward Freeman. At 94 years old, Freeman is likely one of the oldest veterans in the Middleville area. He will serve as this year’s honored veteran in the Middleville Lion’s Club Memorial annual Day parade. The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. from McFall Elementary School. The parade stops at the bridge on Main Street over the Thomapple River where a wreath will be tossed in the water. Then the parade con­ tinues to the Mt. Hope Cemetery for a ceremony including a 21-gun salute, a civilian fly over, and Taps played by the Thornapple Kellogg High School band. Freeman, who will ride in a convertible near the start of the parade, said he’s honored and humbled by the recogni­ tion. ™"I told Mr. Loftus (John) that its’ an honor for his group to pick me,” said remember Freeman. “I always going to Memorial Day parades since I was a lit­ tle boy about five years old.” He said, back then, the parades were a social event where families gathered and got to see friends and neighbors they hadn't seen for ’ since he was reported miss­ ing and organized a commu­ nity search with more than 100 volunteers looking for Poll March 9. Leaf said there are no apparent signs of foul play, Officials are still waiting for toxicology reports from the medical examiner. Leaf said Poll’s death remains under investigation. 2 J >L' /y OPEN afcSjJWL- fl f Fz1 I .4 Bmkct $Alf Going On Now! one Get one Buy Police investigate in - threats to day care A 25-year-old man was arrested and is being held at the Kent County Jail after allegedly making threats to kill children at a Gaines Township day care center. The Kent County Sheriff’s Department reports taking a complaint May 21 from employees at Rainbow Day Care Center at 2347 68th St. in Gaines Township. The employee told police a man had called and threat- ened by phone that he was going to travel to the day care center and kill a female employee and everyone inside the day care center. The man, Mario Brazier, is being held in the Kent County Jail on charges of making a false report or threat of terrorism and mali­ cious use of a telephone. 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Jodie Flessner, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Traditional: 9 AM Wednesday Evening Services: Bible Study and Prayer................. • 7:00 p.m. Kids Time...................................... 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Youth Group ....... 6:45 p.m. Thursday Women's Bible Study... 9:30 a.m Confessions of Truth Contemporary Worship ..............................930 a.m. Sunday School............................................... 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher Church Office: (616) 868-6402 ____________ www.lakesidecommunity.org Everybody is Somebody Come Worship with Us 708 W. Main Street i ---------- Schedule of Services: — Sunday Worship Service 11: •Ii a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-9623 Saturday 6:00PM Sunday 9:30 & ll:l5AM Morning Worship Service .. 10:00 o.m. Evening Worship Service . 5:30 p.m. "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 middlevillecrc.org Middleville United Methodist Church , r«dcornersf°ne L." church—~'www.cornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday...................... Sunday......................... Sunday (Spanish Mass) 111 Church St. Office: (269)795-9266 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children’s ministry during worship Pastor Tony Shumaker www.umcmiddleville.o 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm T"’ - * MIDDLEVILLE SUMMER SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9:30am /11am 20 State Street Middleville, Ml / www.tvcweb.com saltan* .1.• ’ Hl8 Si WWte I V HHI GOD'S WORD NOURISHES ^<3 > L ' Peace MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED MINIS —«< Pastor Robert Gerke Jom us for worship Sunday mornings at 8:30 or 11:00AM. •-J4 u Bible ^Church .CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED I I t. A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto 0 www.stpaulcaledonia.org PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Calvary Grace Brethren Church Lakeside Community Church Nursery available during services Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) 9266 Parmelee Road Worship..................................................... 9:30a.m. Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Sunday School........................................ 11:00a.m. Church phone (269) 795-8816 Adult Bible Class............................ 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 9:30 2.. m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor Pastor Terry Kenitz Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace Church: (269) 795-2391 Sunday School • • 9:30 a.m. • Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. and Sunday School 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia. MI 49316 Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 ‘hi ns iiihl tluvuqh us Good Shepherd L Lutheran Church Website.vwvw.calvarygracebrethrenchurch.com E-mail: calvarygbc@ymail.com 9:45am Bible Studies 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Al Strouse Royle Bailard Contemporary: 11 AM “The Bible, The Whole Bible, and Nothing but the Bible. Bible.”" 13700 84th St., Alto, Ml 49302 • 868-7440 • Pastor Bryan Maley X 11 00am - Contemporary (Bib J jBetljobisft Church www.FirstChurchHastings.org _k 8 30am - Traditional SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Next to Tires 2000 V’ * r co r If @ St. Paul Lutheran Church Thurs. 9:30 a.m. K,- 'Ri/iMnit] _Hi< Church NL during worship, K - 3rd Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 Considering becomingb Catholic? Call or see our website for information. 10:00 a.m. Worship, Children’s Sunday SclIBIC Pioneer Club........ 640 Arlington Court • Middleville 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) 11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. 1* Sunday Services day ofyour week An Evangelical Covenant Community 405 N. M-37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269 945-5463 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Morning Worship Youth....................... Sunday Worship I Presbyterian the best MorningT-rStar A PLA CE for Y O U www.fbcmiddlevillc.nci 10:00 a.m. •» Bible Study............ Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor AJan Moody. Youth Pastor David Ordway. Youth Pastor InternLeanne Bailey. Development and Public Relatxxu* (269)795-9726 M-37, North of Middleville Sunday School.......................................... Sunday Morning Worship Service.................... Sunday Evening Service.’................................... Wednesday Student Ministries.......................... Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................... Wednesday Word of Life Clubs....................... Sunday Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Service Times: i Make 'Wz-t 1664 N. M-37 Highway IS Truth Morning: 9:30 Evening: 6:00 Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 WFUR 102.9 I 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Sundays 5-7pm The Intersect (9-12th) Sundays 5-7pm KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm Middleville Wesleyan Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Sunday Services: Our mission is to worship God and equip 6:00 ii PM - Student Ministries committed followers of Jesus Christ who will reach our community with the Gospel Dr. Brian F. Harrison, Pastor All walks, One faith Ail fakh Dutton Dnited • QLejovmecT Cfturcft 4 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto IIO OTHEI! 9 «4 Celebrating 50 Years in 2012" Sunday School for all ages 9:30 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 Jr. & Sr. Youth Group 6:00 Wednesday AWANA 6:30 CO3PEI .!■ ■ri . fcvul s Letter to the ‘ 1A r ; (616) 891-8661 : &? Midweek Prayer j, 616.891.8119 • www.peacechurch.ee Interim Pastor, Rev. Ernie Fiebig www.whitneyvillebible.org 6:45 p.m. IFCA 4 r ion*Y ihti 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52nd and 48,h St. Join us Sundays @ 9 & 11 am 34<9 76th Street, Caledonia, Ml 48316 616-698-9660 wwwth«po<ntchurch.com (From Grand Rapid*. Go South on M-37, then West on 76th Street) p.m. p.m. Fellowship Church authentic church for the modern world dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick and children's church p.m. whitneyville .the point ■■■! for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, a.m. Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study — Wednesday 7pm •■I Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org — 616-868-0621 Yankee Springs Bible Church . Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. i Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 47 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 10:00 A.M. Holy Communion Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 f r 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........................................................ 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 06800318 I �The Sun and News, Saturday, May 25, 2013/ Page 5 Keep hungry pests at home: don’t pack firewood this summer The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development is urging trav­ elers to leave their firewood at home and bum it where they buy it. The easiest way for an invasive insect to move around is on firewood. The accidental introduction or spread of potentially devas­ tating forest pests, such as the Asian longhomed beetle, thousand cankers disease of black walnut, oak wilt, and gypsy moth, can occur through firewood move­ ment," said Gina Alessandri, MDARD’s Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division director. “Firewood should be purchased as-close to where it* is going to be used as possible. If you are camping and purchase fire­ wood, don’t take unused fire­ wood home with you or to 4 1 Ms. ‘5 w 'A v,>vUi VX< % Ik' ■- ^Vcs World No-Tobacco Day was created by the member states of the World Health Organization in 1987 and is celebrated annually May 31. The goal of World No­ Tobacco Day is to draw global attention to the tobac­ co epidemic and its lethal effects. Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death globally and is currently responsible for killing one in 10 adults worldwide. “World No-Tobacco Day is a day to increase public awareness of the toll of tobacco on our community," said Tamah Goul, health educator for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. II LEVILIE * kI GOffi M \affl BibleW rates?®3* 09* Hit ti- May 29th ■a if ’ll l^fl Breton Village Mall i;30-3-.30 E. Paris Hosted by eft 28th £t. Breton Travel Aloha from Hawaii ••mb Jr by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Schools have increased security and implemented a new policy for visitors. Starting this week, visi­ tors to each of the buildings will find locked front doors. An informational note will instruct visitors to push a button to connect with the office. An office employee will then electronically allow people into the build­ ings. From there, visitors are still responsible for checking in the with office where they will be given a visitor pass. Superintendent Tom Enslen said in a district equipped with electronics and technology to keep doors locked during the school day and allow visi­ tors to be “buzzed" in by personnel. Visitors may also be asked to show identifica­ tion when entering the office to receive their visitor pass. “We know that this will be a small inconvenience, and it won’t have the famil­ iar warm and welcoming feel that we have grown accustomed to," said Enslen in his memo. “However, it is the right thing to do in the name of safety, and we’re confident it will soon become a normal part or our routines throughout the dis­ trict." memo that the changes are necessary after the tragedies in Connecticut. “In the wake of the tragedy in Connecticut we received tremendous feed­ back from our community regarding our own proce­ dures," state Enslen in the memo. “Two of the most notable were that our com­ munity feels that our schools are safe, but that our doors are open to all visitors at all times throughout the instruc­ tional day." The board of education reviewed safety options and decided to strengthen securi­ ty by adding the locked doors. Each buildingo has been I WIPPLE VACATIONS NCL NORWEGIAN <• 1© Special Savings for Attendees *• Details 616-992-O3OO Or 616-957-5055 i 06812938 uiuHD.bretontravel.cotn____________ _ Dianne Kiewiet, Stacy Self. Shelbyville — Kelly Langlois. Wayland — Jeffrey Bala, Colten Bredeweg, Alexa Lettinga, Brent Modreske, Jordan Permoda, Jennifer Phillips. StM I r- IT- xi - . J J at 50 Vv 1 ■ Happy Birthday Mom! Love, Your Kids < 06813132 " -* Saturday Hours Professional Services’ Great Product Selections’ M. www.caledoniavisioncenter.com 616-891-2020 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 4931 V“ CM O o co CD o a MH ■ I ■ w* 4 « * Wm Adrianna Janna Hoeksma, -34 Amanda Hoeksma of Freeport. Weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. f Can 945-9554 any time for classified ads X -r *7 ___ s' vs, First Baptist u. Church ■1 lU 5215 N. M-37 Hwy! Middlev'ille 269-795-9726 Inflatables Games Sn Prizes D. A Hot Dogs Mov Cotton Candy 5-9P14 X X fbomiddleville.net 06812504 *4 *4 i \VV - o Richard J. Choryan, O.D. Kids K-5th grade Bring your parents to the Willis Center for an evening of FUN! 5: c I H n^f?- S> MAY 31 r I1 • A* Friday NEWEST CITIZEN CRUISE LINE6 X COUPLES RESORTS Roll. Tami Middleville Bremer, Barnes, Luke Raymond Clous, Levi Funk, Justin Goudzwaard. Tassey Handley. Plainwell — Kimberly Julian, Jeanette Bectel, FREE KIDZ CARNIVAL Plan Your Vacation to paradise I -• r graphic warning labels on cigarette packaging, tobaccofree-area policies, restricting tobacco advertising and providing effective cessationi resources can help to reduce the number who initiate tobacco use or prompt current users to quit" she said. The Michigan Department of Community Health offers a free telephone service to help tobacco users quit, Callers can receive informa­ tion and referral and, if qualified, can enroll in a free and program coaching receive nicotine-replacement medications to help them in quitting. Call the Michigan Tobacco Quitline, 800QUIT-NOW (784-8669), or visit online, www.njhcommunity.org/michigan/. To help in efforts for tobacco-free areas, youth tobacco prevention or tobac­ in Barry co cessation consider working County, with the Barry County Tobacco Reduction Coalition. For more informa­ tion contact Tamah Goul at 517-541-2624. For more information about World No-Tobacco Day visit www.who.int/tobacco/wntd/ en/. Davenport University has announced that several local students joined the ranks of more than 2,000 new college graduates, officially completing degrees in business, technology or health profes­ sions at the end of the winter 2013 semester. Davenport hosted a commencement ceremony April 28 where nearly 1,000 students participated’in i graduation ceremonies in downtown Grand Rapids. who students Local received degrees included: Joshua Lind, Alto Kathleen Thomas, Aaron Wallace. Caledonia — Caitlyn Andrews,, Kenneth Bont, James Cooley, Brett Giles, Timothy Hancox, Zachary Herrema, Samantha Huston, Vanessa Kelley, Assouman Kramo, Ayla Lehmann, Karen Macy, Liza MayaHernandez, Brittney Scholten, Samvel Sholinyan, VanPutten, Ryan Alex Bradley VanPutten, Walworth, Matthew Weaver, Megan Zandstra. Delton — Sonia Bates. Hastings — Emily Gary, Leslie Pumford, Amberlynn ?:3O-6:3O .•ICG * f “Locally, we are actively working with communities to provide tobacco-free out­ door recreation areas for our residents, visitors and young people." Smoking remains the lead­ ing cause of preventable death and disease in Michigan — killing more than 14,500 Michigan resi­ dents each year. According to Campaign for TobaccoFree Kids, the tobacco indus­ try spends more than $8.5 billion annually in the United States to promote cigarettes which, Goul said, sends a deceptive and misleading message. “Evidence-based interven­ tions and policies such as Join ns H about EAB and adhere to the state’s quarantine banning the transport of not only hardwood firewood but also ash trees, ash logs and lum­ ber with bark and hardwood wood chips greater than one inch in diameter from quar­ antined areas. Quarantine violators face fines or penal­ ties ranging from $1,000 up to $250,000 and face up to five years in jail if found guilty of transporting hard­ wood firewood and other regulated articles out of the quarantine zones or from the Lower Peninsula into the Upper Peninsula. For more information on the Michigan EAB quaran­ tine, visit www.michigan. gov/eab or www.emeraldashborer.info. To learn about other invasive pests, visit www.hungrypests.com. Local students earn degrees May 31 is World No-Tobacco Day a* Davenport University c\x ■V N your next campsite. Take a stand against potentially dev­ astating pests, and burn it where you buy it." MDARD officials want to emphasize the need for con­ tinued cooperation and sup­ port from citizens, tourists, communities, government and industry partners related to preventing the spread of EAB and highlight the potential damage other exot­ ic, invasive pests can have. Traps will be established in Michigan again in 2013 as part of the National EAB survey. The purple traps, which will be placed in Iron and Gogebic counties, con­ tain a special bait to lure EAB and are extremely sticky on the outside so bugs will not be able to fly away after landing. Michigan residents and visitors are urged to learn Thornapple Kellogg Schools increase security s MS w X Vx i �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, May 25, 2013 4XA Lucas C. Poll A MIDDLEVILLE, MI Lucas C. Poll was bom June 7, 1982 in Grand Rapids, the son of Lee and Sandra (McIntyre) Poll. Lucas loved to walk, play video games, watch old movies, TV shows and dogs. Lucas is survived by his parents, Lee and Sandra Poll of Hastings; brother, Douglas Poll of Byron Center; sister, Shannon Poll of Grand Rapids; grand­ mothers, Carol McIntyre of Hastings and Mary Hoffer of Kentwood; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Lucas was preceded in death by his grandparents, Everett and Thelma Poll; grandfathers, Norm McIntyre and Ralph M. Hoffer. The family received friends on Friday, May 24, 2013 xx > ^x atv the n v11W AMiddleville ▼ A A w 1 W Till W' United Methodist Church, 111 Church Street, Middleville, where a memo­ rial service was conducted with Pastor Tony Shumaker officiating. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Barry County Mental Health. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message to the Lucas’ family. Plant exchange planned in Freeport The West Michigan Plant Swap is set for Saturday, June 1, beginning at 11 a.m. •It at the Freeport Park, rain or shine. Participants are asked to bring plants to share and a garden gift in a brown paper In LovingMemory of Russell Aspinall 4-15-1908- 11-18-1990 Time may hide the sorrow, Smiles may hide the tears, But precious memories lastforever, Despite the passing years. Lovingly remembered by his wife, Ella, children & § co o> bag with the donor’s name written on the bag. Everyone also should bring a snack to pass during a mini-luncheon from noon to 12:30 p.m. The swap will continue until all plants and gifts have been exchanged. For additional informa­ tion, call Susie, 269-9454323, or email Lskohler49@gmail.com. Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 to Superior Asphalt Campau Corners Harder & Warner Alaska Excavating Caledonia Schools 4 Kettle Lake Elementary Students, Staff & Community 5/3 Spirit Station winners and all the Warren’s Warriors for all of your time, effort and donations to the Kettle Lake Elementary track and free standing fitness stations in honor of Christopher Warren Tax deductible donations are still being accepted. Please send checks to CXI i The Moorlag children honoring Kettle Lake Elementary Mr. Warren with their lemonade stand. Garbo Road, Alto, MI 49302 You can obtain T-shirts or more information by calling K.L. at 1-616-868-6113. Donations may be made online also. * s ■ >> z £ Thornapple Kellogg alternative education students graduate in* ’ I X I ' - d i z Four students graduated Wednesday May 22 from the Thornapple Kellogg alter­ native education program. The commencement ceremonies took place in the high school auditorium. Pictured, from left, are Brittanie Price, Angela Furman and Raeven Devries. Not available for the photo was Levi Kurtz. TK Superintendent Tom Enslen and TK Board of Education President David Smith addressed the graduates before awarding the diplomas, (photo by Julie Makarewicz) I a. 1^ I I & Thornapple Kellogg woods students earn honors Several Thornapple Kellogg High School stu­ dents enrolled in the woods program earned honors at regional and state MITES competitions recently. Woods students placing at the regional level in Hastings are CJ Kaboos, with a first, second and fourth placing; Travis Lanning, first; Kyle Brownell, third; Joey Schloff with two second placings; Dustin VanMeter, third; Gabe Space, third; Quinton Otto, second; Hunter Myerink, first; Ezori Merrill, third; Jeremy Bird, first; Brandon Lanting, first; Kevin Mascorro, second; Jon Rinvelt, first; Joe Barnes, second; and Tom Nozal, sec­ ond. • Taking honors at the state competition in Mount Pleasant are Brandon Lanting, Kevin first; Mascorro, sixth; Quinton Otto, eighth; Hunter Myerink, ninth; Jon Rinvelt, 10th. The students are taught by Matthew Melvin. I $ I fr i * M *1 I ■ ; BiSl*'*? I II •• I 14ft 'MFaU 'tofaK fa 4 fjl ■ f r.M< rm<* 20 < \ I ® • * ■ ■ Thornapple Kellogg High School student Brandon Lanting earns a state championship honor for his woodworking project ■ •2 Middleville TOPS 546 news The May 20 meeting opened with song. Minutes for the May 13 meeting were read and approved. The treasurer gave the April report, which was approved as read. Patricia reminded mem­ bers that at the next meeting they should bring their totals for the "Walk to Milwaukee challenge. There will be no meeting May 27 because of the holiday. Best loser for the week is Alice B. Runner-up is Joyce F. Alice B. was the best loser for May. Jane lost the ha-ha box. Sharon won the food­ chart drawing, with Phyllis, Betty, and Patricia also par­ ticipating. Linda won the 50/50 drawing. Members who attended the State Recognition Day conference reported on their time there. They said the pro­ gram was good, with excel­ lent speakers who were encouraging and had some good advice. Next year’s conference will have a Christmas theme and will be at the Soaring Eagle Casino Resort. The meeting closed with reciting the TOPS pledge. The next meeting will be June 2. Visitors are welcome to attend the meetings at 500 Lincoln Meadows, begin­ ning at 5 for weigh-in, with the meeting starting at 5:30 and ending at 6 p.m. For call more information, Patricia, 616-868-0463, or Betty, 616-765-3483. __ —* I < >a K �The Sun and News, Saturday, May 25, 2013/ Page 7 ¥ **• • ft L. . i j:. -Nfe Freeport artist’s work accepted Financial Focus for Legacy Trust Award collection Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 A Grand Rapids bank and financial management firm may hold the key for a Freeport artist to have his work included in the world renowned ArtPrize competi­ tion held each year in Grand Rapids. Legacy Trust has accepted Lane Cooper’s sculpture “Aware” into its 2013 Legacy Trust Award collec­ In its tion competition, fourth year of sponsoring the statewide art competition for adult artists with disabilities, the bank will use a panel of celebrity judges, a public vote, and a special juried • decision to select four win­ ning entries to be sponsored in the upcoming ArtPrize competition. Artists from the Upper Peninsula, as well as Metro Detroit, the greater Lansing area, West Michigan and Northern Michigan have submitted artwork. Cooper’s sculpture called “Aware” is constructed from recycled scrap media that depicts nesting sandhill cranes. Cooper's artwork is among 27 pieces received to date. Winners of the 2013 LTAC will be announced the end of May. Along with having their artwork entered into ArtPrize, the winning artists will receive a cash prize of $500. New this year, the LTAC Advisory Committee has established the Lillian Perry Walker award, a special juried If rates rise, what should you do with bonds ? Lane Cooper’s artwork “Aware” Loan Huynh The^ IJJt students on WMU 2 deans’ lists Monday 9-7; Tuesday/Wednesday 11:15-7; \ Thursday-Saturday 9-7 Barber Salon * 6561 Jasonville Farms Blvd. S.E., Caledonia, Ml 49316 • Haircut, naircui, rinisn Finish w/Hot w/nui vicaiu Cream na*.vi Razor (b-f-i H nn An Around Hairline, Ear Waxing - for only I I ■ UU • Mens Facials -$25.00 & Perm Facials • Women’s Haircut Color $14.00 $35.00 $50.00 $30.00 more Hoppy Memorial Day IN V Jasorvio Farms Remembering you is easy, I do it every day. Missing you is the heartache that never goes away. - J* 1 i \V a - fl „ /•66G1 varying maturities. When market rates are low, you’ll still have your longer-term bonds earning higher interest rates, thereby paying you more income. And when market rates rise,’you can reinvest your maturing short­ term bonds at the higher rates. You must evaluate whether the bonds held with­ in the bond ladder are consis­ tent with your investment objectives, risk tolerance and financial circumstances. If you own bonds, you do need to be aware of where and interest rates are where they may be headed. Nonetheless, as we have seen, you don't have to be at the mercy of rate move­ ments. By keeping yourself informed and choosing the right strategies, you can benefit from owning bonds and other fixed-income vehicles in all interest-rate environments. Before investing in bonds, you should understand the risks involved, including credit risk and market risk, 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 if the invest­ ment is sold prior to maturi­ tyThis article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. / 3 ^4gF 'V 1^ * * Cecil Gallup 2/2/1932 - 5/25/2012 1* 1 miss y°u» Dad. Love, Marilyn II J* <rZ 4 F I ■t 06812965 4 The names of students who made the Western Michigan University deans' lists were inadvertently deleted from the article that ran in the May 18 Sun and News. Students from Caledonia who were named to the deans’ lists include Sean Black, Kevin Busch, Jamya Johnson, Matthew Karolionok, Shannon Kelly, Cassandra Kuck, Maxwell Mills, Tuyet Nguyen, Audra Racette, Troy Ricketson, Allison Jessica Roerig, Rosenburg, Donald Schram, Savannah Smith, Samuel Ward and Jennifer Wright. To be eligible, students must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average in at least 12 hours of graded class work. fl V Saturday? ■ 1 1Wt a ? 4 t '■ 77 -Hr \. . feta rhf* In v 1% T-9 J When you're retired, every day can feel like Saturday. With more time for shopping, hobbies and leisure activities, will your retirement income be adequate to support your retirement lifestyle? A Guaranteed Lifetime Income Annuity* from New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation (A Delaware Corporation) can help generate income for any day of the week. Call me to learn more. * New York Life Guaranteed Lifetime Income Annuity is issued by New York * I. MJ Az/v. MJ Kot i U 37 * Dad, • I' t benefits? They are indeed — but they may be more relevant bonds. short-term for •It. Longer-term bonds — those of 10-year duration or longer — are more subject to infla­ tion risk than shorter-term bonds. Of course, we've experienced low inflation for a number of years, but, over time, even mild inflation can add up. When this happens, and you own a long-term bond whose rate doesn't change, you could face a potential loss of purchasing 1•It. wer. One of the reasons that long-term bonds pay higher interest rates than short-term bonds is because the issuers of longer-term instruments are rewarding you for taking on this addi­ tional inflation risk. simply Consequently, holding on to long-term bonds — especially very long-term ones, such as those that mature in 30 years — may not be the best strategy. If you review your fixedincome holdings and find that they skew strongly toward longer-term bonds, you may want to consider reducing your exposure in this area. 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The Federal Reserve is deter­ mined to keep short-term rates low until unemploy­ ment improves, but, in the meantime, longer-term rates may well rise. Depending on your situa­ tion, a rise in long-term rates can present both opportunity and concern. The opportuni­ ty: Rising rates can mean greater income if you invest in newly issued bonds. The concern: If you already own longer-term bonds, and rates rise, the value of your bonds will fall. That’s because other investors won't want to pay full price for your bonds when they can get new ones at higher rates. Even if the value of. your long-term bonds falls, isn't it worthwhile to hold on to them? After all, as long as your bond doesn't default — and if the bond is considered investment grade," a default is unlikely — you will get a steady source of income and you’ll receive the full value of your bond back at maturi­ ty. 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Paintings, sculptures, pot­ tery. drawings, architecture, woodworking and computeraided drafting were among the items displayed through­ out the high school main street The high school choir per­ formed and visitors were exposed to artwork from all grade levels. Visitors not only got to view some of the items stu­ dents made, but they also got a chance to try their hand at making their own art. r I □ 0 ■ T I I j 4 Visitors view some artistic chairs created by high school art students. (Photos by Julie Makarewicz) Visitors seemed in awe of TKHS senior Jordan Welton’s mural based on Mark Twain's essay "Two Ways of Seeing a River. > 'r* ’t-iar’ —r— 1 w —*-wi —w 8 11 I J:. I I I —* •I 1V I /V A *s, I I I F kAa * ! I I r~ / I . ■ I 1 iWM11 ■ 1 tn I1 __ A It i\ is "5SSSS< n -wr* .* i j ite «’L 1IRBR ■ king l liiim I I A —rr- . ___ 2- ■ l 1 Student creations from drafting, architecture and engineering were also displayed for visitors to see. Z "T ■ ^=gaaeaes^ Horse i III. 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Thornapple Kellogg’s C lass of 2013 was honored w ith the annual senior recog­ nition and honors program Tuesday evening. Several scholarships. awards and accomplish­ ments were recognized durmg the evening. Following is a list of awards presented in no par­ ticular order: J. Henry Dugan Principal's Award — Demi Scott. University of Michigan awards — Alicia Czarnecki and Chandler Bronkema. Alicia Czarnecki. Rotary Chester Geukes scholarship Allison Brown. Rotary Bill Getty Scholarship Chandler Bronkema. Rotary Gerald Page Scholarship Morgan VanPutten Rotary Ray Page Scholarship Deborah Minor. eth Helrigel Wester Memorial — Jordan Welton. 'J Czarnecki, Rebecka Thaler, Zack ary VanDommelen, Chandler Bronkema. Lynn Helrigel Summers Memorial — Jordan Welton. Katherine and Edward Wieringa Friendship in Community Award — Alicia Czarnecki and Jordan Welton. Emil Tyden Founders Award — Alicia Czarnecki. 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Thomapple Area Education Foundation Matching RKW Workin Student — Chandler Bronkema. TAEF Class of 1957 — Chandler Bronkema. Francisca C. Vrona Memorial Chandler Bronkema. Ray Page Athletic Memorial Award— Allison Brown. lad Thatcher Scholarship — Allison Brown. Jane E. Williston Memorial — Allison Brown. Jon and Kay Simpson Scholarship Camille Irvine. Eugene and Ed n a Hendrickson Scholarship — Hannah Fasold. Middleville Women’s Club Award Hannah Fasold. Gun Lake Women’s Club Award — Alicia Czarnecki. Thomas Hamilton Tenniz Tennis Memorial Award — Hannah Lamberg. John and Maxine Robertson Family Scholarship Jonathon Linsea. TAEF Traditional Scholarship — Amber Miller and Juan Mascorro. Lois Ann Nagel Seppanen Memorial — Kayla Britten. Rodney and Rena Schad Memorial — Kyle Huyser. Alecia Lorraine Holst Memorial — Nicole Schondelmayer. Millicent Grace Knox Teacher Scholarship ■ Tyler Groendyke. Terri Yoder Memorial — I yler Groendyke. Tyler Bultema Jr. Memorial — Morgan VanPutten, Alexander Smith, Kayla Dora. Lake Trust Credit Union — Noah Newton. Middleville Village Village Players — Jordan Welton. William McGee F. Memorial — Allison Brown. Ihree additional McGee scholarships — Juan Mascorro, Alicia Czarnecki, Hannah Lamberg. Michigan Blood Award — Alicia Czarnecki, Kyle Huyser. First Presbyterian Church of Hastings Fellowship Award — Allison Brown. Woody Wyngarden Award — Chandler Bronkema. Thornapple Kellogg Education Association Scholarship Chandler Bronkema. Alicia Czarnecki. Casey Lawson, Alaina Pohl. Rebecka Thaler. Jordan Welton. Thom apple Kellogg Education Support Personnel Scholarship — Kelly Curtis, l ay lor Dalton, Casey I .aw son. Department awards An — Mackenzie Lund and Jordan Welton. Business — Kayla Britten. English awards — Alicia and Czarnecki Jordan Welton. Drama — Amber Miller. Jennifer Evans, Camille Irvine and Karley Cisler. Journalism. — Hannah Fasold and Emily Walton. Foreign language — Jordan Eash and Nicole Gulch. Math — Scan Jager, Hannah Lamberg, Chandler Bronkema, Noah Newton. Science — Rebecca Jacobs, Michelle Whitney, Zach VanDommelen, Chandler Bronkema and Grant Farnsworth. Social studies — Grant Allison. Technology — Chad Geers, Lucas Lesert and Quinton Otto. Digital media — Dahlia Beckett, Stephen Betcher, Cade Robin Bowman, Bracht, Allison DeVries, Jennifer Evans, Kenzie Hamming, Karlee Olthouse, • Jacquelyn Pitman, Taylor LaBean, Emily Walton, Cassandra Spencer, Karleigh Van Siclen, Randy and Kayla Yarrington. Pouliot. Band — senior drum major awards. Sara Barber and Kayla Britten; flag cap­ tain awards, Ashley Roy and Erin DeVries; John Phillip Sousa Band award. Jessica E Marklevitz: Thomas D. Nash Jazz Award, Alicia Czarnecki. Choir — Director’s Award for Concert Choir, Sara Anderson; National School Choral Award, Megan Reineer and Chamillc Irvine. council Student Irvine, Allison Camille Brown, Hannah Lamberg, Alicia Czarnecki, Deborah jiff If* 0 W & J# * 0 I k* - 1 It •«. to "it W1 .11 tatami to H to to iin lite It Settia- hbmk I i• • kJTfcfc in I Whl to | < to G ke [ 0 Mdiat i dmj| 1 IV I K » �The Sun and News. Saturday, May 25, 2013/ Page 11 A F J WMfflg Grant Allison receives the social studies department award from Mark Sharpe. Each department in the high school honored at least one student with a departmen- tai honor. Minor, Kayla Pouliot, Morgan VanPutten, Stephen Betcher, Hannah Fasold, Adrian Bracht, Robin Cachott. Foreign exchange students Robin Bracht honored Maria Germany, from deMenezes from Brazil, from Cachott Byron Ecuador, Woojin Park from South Korea, Alma Celada Ruiz from Mexico, and Ziming Wei from China. to' to Wt, 1 Wan to to-t I ft w to Honor students Highest honor students — with grade point average ?of 3.98 or higher (gold tassle) — Bethany Blough. feHrc Chandler Bronkema, Allison ta a Brown, Alicia Czarnecki, Kyle Rebecca Huyser, Im Jacobs, Sean Jager, Hannah jJb 1u ltdffh Lamberg, Molly Lark. Juan *0 Wte Mascorro, Noah Newton, ?jjl • Maria Pamplona deMenezes. Aliana Pohl. Mallory ij Pohl, Stolicker, Rebecka Thaler, fa ! ' VanDommelen, hiiEdi ^ckary Michelle Whitney, Meghan Zoet. M-i High honor students — Mb with grade point average of {nth1, 3.7 to 3.97 (silver tassle) — Sara Anderson, Alexis S’:life* taki* Sara Aspinall, Barber, Zachary Beardsley, Stephen Karley Betcher, Karlev Cisler, looita Olivia Cooley, Erin DeVries, - JU Kayla Dora, Nathan Fisk, [tff Wil Graham, Chloe Graham. Tyler A W Groendyke. Nicole Gulch, g" Jacob Henne, Patrick Qxd Huyser. Camille Irvine, 1$ Benjamin Jazwinski. Olivia 0 LaJoye, Jessica Marklevitz. R* Amber McKenna, V; 4W• r Tara Minor, Deborah Hoti:.. ■ Mill. Miller, Lot# ' ’ll •* b A to- I* II Jessica Morgan, Tyler Rapp, Jessica Ray, Levi Ringleka, Jessica Rose, Ashley Roy, Schondelmayer, Nicole Benjamin Scott, Demi Holley Tripp, Sinclair, Morgan VanPutten, Shanyne VanStrein, Kaeli Walls, Alexis Walter, Ziming Wei, Jordan Welton. Honor students — grade point average of 3.5 to 3.69 (bronze tassel) Grant Allison, Stephanie Billett. Jeremy Bird, Cade Bowman, Hunter Britten, Kayla DeFer, Leah Bultema, Jennifer Evans, Paige Eyk, I lannah Melody Faber. Fasold, Christian Hampel, Clifford Hardy, Benjamin Hemphill, Lindsay Hodges, Jordan Huyser, Zachary Kidder, Casey Lawson, Camden MacLeod, Sydney Whitney Maring, Colton McCullough, Mulder, Aaron Ordway, Katherine Pino, Gabriel Seeber, Alexander Smith, Kayla Strumberger, Dustin VanMeter. Chelsea Workman, Mikayla Young. National Honor Society — Alicia Czarnecki, Jordan Welton, Casey Lawson, Kyle Huyser, Grant Allison, Alexis Anderson, Sara Barber, Sara Aspinall, Stephen Betcher. Jeremy Bird, Bethany Blough, Cade ■ Bowman, hunter Bultema, Karley Cisler, Erin DeVries, Kayla Dora, Paige Eyk, Nathan Fisk, Chloe Graham, Tyler Groendyke, Nicole Gulch, Jacob Huyser, Jordan Huyser, Camille Irvine, Rebecca Jacobs, Benjamin Jazwinski, Olivia LaJoye, Hannah Lamberg, Molly Lark, Camden MacLeod, Juan Maring, Sydney Mascorro, Tara McKenna. Amber Miller, Deborah Minor, Jessica Morgan, Noah Newton, Katherine Pino. Alaina Pohl, Ashley Roy, Nicole Schondelmayer. Demi Scott, Gabriel Seeber, Benjamin Sinclair. Alexander Smith. Mallory Stolicker, Kayla Strumberger, Rebecka Tripp, Holley Thaler, VanDommelen, Zackary Dustin VanMeter, Morgan VanPutten, Shanyne VanStrien, Alexis Walter, Michelle Whitney, Chelsea Workman, Meghan Zoet. Athletic awards Senior Athlete Award (must have six or more varsi­ ty letters) — Allison Brown, Dan Dykstra, Tanin Eckhoff, Cole Gahan, Kenzie Hamming. Paul Haney. Olivia LaJoye. Molly Lark. Austin Lavire. Casey Lawson. DJ Aaron Minor. Ordway, Katherine Pino, Alaina Pohl. Heather Raymond, Stephanie Nicole Runge. Austin Schondelmayer, Sensiba. Crystal Smith, Kayla Strumberger, Kaitlyn Teltor and Pete Westra. O-K Conference Scholar Athlete(four-year competi­ tor, one sport senior year, 3.5 — Grant Allison, GPA) Alexis Aspinall, Jeremy Bird, CJ Bronkema. Allison Brown, Hunter Bultema, Alicia Cisler, Karley * Chandler Bronkema and Alicia Czarnecki receive the University of Michigan schol­ arship awards. Four Rotary Club scholarships were presented by Lani Forbes. Students receiving (from left) Deborah Minor with the Ray Page Rotary Scholarship. Allison them are with the Chester Geukes Scholarship. Chandler Bronkema with the Bill Getty Brown Scholarship and Morgan VanPutten with the Gerald Page Rotary Scholarship. I Czarnecki, Erin DeVries, Paige Eyk, Lindsay Hodges, Camille Jacob Huyser. Irvine, Ben Jazwinski, Zach Olivia LaJoye, Kidder. Hannah Lamberg, Molly Lark, Casey Lawson, Camden MacLeod. Whitney McCullough. Tara McKenna. DJ Minor. Jessica Morgan. Noah Newton, Aaron Ordway, Katherine Pino, Alaina Pohl, Ashley Roy, Nicole Schondelmayer, Scott, Demi Kayla Strumberger. Holley Tripp, Zack VanDommelen, Dustin Morgan Meter, Van VanPutten. Senior Athlete and Tri­ Sport Athlete: Steven Arnold. Senior Athlete, O-K Gold Scholar Athlete and Tri­ Sport Athlete: Molly Lark and DJ Minor. States United Army Reserve National Scholar Alaina Athlete Award Pohl and Grant Allison. Michigan High School Athletic Association Scholar Athlete Regional Award (given for both academic and excellence) athletic Casey Brown, Allison Lawson. Demi Scott. Detroit Free Press Student Allison Brown Athlete and Noah Newton. Athletic Boosters Scholarships — Katherine Pino, CJ Bronkema, Camden Mac-Leod, Allison Brown. United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award — DJ Minor and CJ Bronkema. O-K Gold Conference Athlete of the Year — Molly Lark and Dan Dykstra. Akai ail Millie ■ -, yort 0 1 & 1. Ik®*11’ $0 I; / 0* L 0^’ , 0 0^ >i Oil* Blood Award from Char Alicia Czarnecki and Kyle Huyser receive the Michigan each given special red cords to wear at graduation. Mello. They were Chandler Bronkema receives the Francisca C. Vrona Memorial Scholarship from John Vrona and sons Joshua and Trevor. �Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, May 25, 2013 COMMENCEMENT, continued from page 1 Thornapple the members improve their that might be. Kellogg band director Ray Rickert tells of the 2013 graduating class to work to own little corner of the world, wherever (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg seniors Dahlia Beckett (left) and DJ Minor enter the gymnasium together holding their class flower, birds of paradise, at the start of Thursday’s commencement ceremony. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg High School principal Tony Koski shows off his prop, a single mop head, before address­ ing the class of 2013 Thursday. He told the graduates to take pride in everything they do, even if it is mopping floors like he did as a youth at his father’s store. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ILI to' DltW Mortarboards and confetti fly as Thornapple Kellogg High School’s 2013 graduating class puts the finishing touches on the commencement ceremony Thursday in the high school gymnasium. (Photo by Brett Bremer) advice, Lamberg came to the conclusion that she doesn’t want to look back and think of her senior year and the years ahead as the best times of her life. “I think we all need to stop and smell the roses, but more importantly stop never smelling them, because if we do stop, we might always look back and think that this was the best time in our lives. I would think that our best times are yet to come.” Lamberg said that if she and her classmates live their lives the right way they would always be able to look around themselves and real­ ize that they are experiencing the best time of their lives during that moment. “There will be no previous best time in your life, because you will be living it,” said Lamberg. “I believe that you will have reached the success of all successes c happiness.” 5 w A group of 222 seniors was honored Thursday. Happiness was on the faces of all the friends, family and community members in attendance. It was the first time new superintendent Tom Enslen has had the chance to speak at a graduation ceremony. He shared some cliches with the students, saving his new favorite for last, one he found in a book by former Detroit Tiger Kirk Gibson: After Dr. Mansky’s footcare, I can enjoy, pain free, working in my garden eveiy day! PC — www.man$kyp<Kbatry.com — 9385 Cherry Valley Ave. SE Caledonia 616-891-2577 w defeat the beast. He shared the ways he’s seen members of the TKHS class of 2013 do just that. "Danny Dykstra, shoulder injury became his beast,” said Enslen. “He endured the pain and continued to work hard enough to be a state qualifier in wrestling. Karley Cisler’s beast was fear, but it didn’t prevent her from diving to the bottom of our pool to rescue a little boy from drowning. Nate Stahl, Nate encountered a beast to the face when a baseball threatened to alter his course. D.J. Minor's beast was a drunk driver, though I’m told her first concern was for the driver and not for her own broken foot. “For many of you the beast is just plain hard work. Allison Brown and Alicia Czarnecki and their dedica­ tion to servant leadership demonstrate that. Camille Irvine and Megan Reineer are here in the face of large audiences and yet they’re displaying their angelic voic­ es for all to enjoy. “Then there was Robin Bracht. Robin is a foreign exchange student from Germany. His beast was coming to see the superintendent. He and I had -J a great conversation as we compared together the cultures II rm Tasini If? Hannah Lamberg offers a closing at the Thornapple Kellogg commencement ceremony Thursday, starting by telling her classmates, “we did it. We made it. But most importantly, we lived it.” (Photo by Brett Bremer) and the educational practices “No, just our little comer of of our different countries. it.” And, by the way, Robin said That is what Rickert he likes ours better.” encouraged the graduates to Keynote speaker Ray do — to change their comer Rickert, the TKHS band of the world. He shared sto­ director, was delighted to ries of those who had helped have the opportunity to fill shaped the community in the last teachable moment Middleville educators for the class of 2013. Minnie McFall, Rebecca Rickert's first thought was Lee, Gerald Page, Henry to tell the students to go out Dugan and Earl Van Sickle and change the world, but he who now all have buildings recently read an article in named after them in the dis­ Forbes magazine about the trict. 15 people who’d been able to The graduating seniors change the world in the last also received advice from 63 years. He had never heard principal Tony Koski based oi any of them. It suddenly on the idea that one should didn t sound like such a great never be too proud to mop idea. The odds just aren’t floors. The honors choir and very good if, as according to the senior members of the Forbes, only 15 people on concert choir performed planet Earth in the last 63 “You Raise Me Up." years have been able to Czarnecki shared thoughts change the world. with her classmates from an Instead, Rickert sat down unknown author about the »!• in front of the television and value of wisdom. was inspired by one of his After Rickert's keynote favorite programs, MASH. speech, senior class advisors In an episode titled Nancy Iveson and Donna “Souvenirs," when asked if von der Hoff proceeded with the doctors are going to try the class roll as members of and change the world, char­ the board of education acter B.J. Hunnicut replies awarded diplomas. teaiktui HfT ill’ 'foSdu I»< t* H * i 4 �The Sun and News, Saturday, May 25, 2013/ Page 13 GRADUATION, continued from page ■. f • i I _ - " 5 m ar 9* «• « ®= 1 1 *---r--- —— -- V p in— • ww --- M. T w 5- a Mr i* M i w - Amy Galloway (left) and Grace Sallee examine their diplomas immediately after graduation. II Bagpipers start the official graduation ceremonies for the Caledonia Fighting Scots. ft * ■• * .4 - FS 3 /’ 9 • f «• ---■ J » F^r 1 — I' -• V' I ed their tassels then threw their graduation caps in the air. After an inspirational rendition of the school song by choir members, students dressed in the school colors of purple robes and golden stoles, marched out of the gym and down the halls of the school one last time. encouraged by administra­ tors who addressed the class to live life to the fullest, to always do the right thing and not just the popular thing, and to most importantly enjoy the journey of life. They ■ were reminded to be loyal in all things — to their friends and family, to their community and to their school. Cheers and applause filled standing-room-only the gymnasium as students shift- 1 A $ f I I b? i ♦- 1 - The class of 2013 marches dressed in the school colors of purple robes with golden stoles. ** ■ * Caledonia Valedictorian Timothy Bueckman talks to his classmates about their journey through high school. Help grow, protect, and fund your future. ft ?! r' / . Z-' f f.'. • / f M 7 I 1 * •■**-*’»T*- ; willingness to work outside the normal hours to help stu­ dents reach their goals. "We have the best teach­ H ers in the world right here, he affirmed. 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May 25. 2013 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN At a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia County rjf Ken Michigan held al the ✓ihage Hall. 250 S Maple St Ca«eoonia Michigan on May 13. 2013 at 7 DO pm Local Time PRESENT Members Erskine Hahn Gnnage Gilbert Overholt Scholl. Regan, ABSENT Members None ft was moved by Memoe* Scholl and seczxoed by Member Gnnage that the toHowmg Odtnartee be adoptee under auttxyify of Act 94 of the Public Acts of Mictiigan of 1933. as amended ORDINANCE NO 013-06 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AND PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS TO FUND THE COST OF REFUNDING THE VILLAGE S OUTSTANDING SANITARY SEWAGE SYS­ TEM REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2001, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SECURITY OF THE BONDS HEREIN AUTHORIZED AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATIVE TO SAID REFUNDING AND BONDS Upon rol call vote trie vole upon the motion adopting said Ordnance was folipwt, Erskine Hahn Gnnage. Gilbert Overholt, Scholl. YEAS Merrtoer$ I I I I I I i I ! . _ YS Members ABSTAIN Members None The VHMge Clerk declared the Ordinance adopted The following m Odmance No 013-06 as adopted VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA ORDINANCE NO. 01 >06 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AND PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS TO FUND THE COST OF REFUNDING THE VILLAGE’S OUTSTANDING SANITARY SEWAGE SYS­ TEM REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2001; TO PROVIDE FOR THE SECURITY OF THE BONDS HEREIN AUTHORIZED. AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATIVE TO SAID REFUNDING AND BONDS. THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Section 1. Definitions. Whenever used n this Ordinance, except when otherwise indicated by the context, the following terms shall have the following m*»anmgs: a 'Act 34’ means Ad 34 of the Pubbc Ads of Michigan of 2001. as amended b ’Ad 94’ means Ad 94 of the Pubic Ads of Michigan of 1933, as amended c ’Additional Bonds’ means any additional bonds of equal standing with the Senes 2013 Bonds issued pursuant to Section 20 of this Ordinance d 'Adjusted Net Revenues’ means for any operating year the excess of rev­ enues over expenses for the System determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting pnnciples. to which shall be added depreciation, amorti­ zation. interest expense on Bonds, and any payments to the Village in lieu of taxes to which may be made the following adjustments (1) Revenues may be augmented by the amount of any rate increases adopted prior to the issuance of Additional Bonds or to be placed into effect before the time principal or interest on the Additional Bonds becomes payable from Revenues as applied to quantities of service furnished during the operat­ ing year or portion thereof that the increased rates were not in effect; (2) Revenues may be augmented by amounts which may be derived from rates and charges to be paid by new customers of the System The adjustment of revenues and expenses by the factors set forth in (1) and (2) above shall be reported upon by professional engineers or certified public accountants or other experts not in the regular employment of the Issuer. e “Bond Registrar* means Hastings City Bank which shall initially act on behalf of the Village as paying, registration and bond registrar with respect to the Bonds, or the Village Treasurer or a bank or trust company qualified to act as a paying agent and registrar in the State of Michigan and designated by res­ olution of the Council f. ’Bond Reserve Requirement’ means an amount with respect to the Series 2013 Bonds equal to the lesser of (i) 10% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senes 2013 Bonds, (ii) an amount equal to the maximum annual principal and interest requirements on the Senes 2013 Bonds or (iii) 125% of the aver­ age annual principal and interest requirements on the Series 2013 Bonds g "Bonds” means the Series 2013 Bonds, including the bonds delivered to the initial purchaser thereof and any individual bonds exchanged therefor, and, when issued and delivered, any Additional Bonds authonzed and issued in accordance with Section 20 of this Ordinance h "Bonds to be Refunded’ means that portion of the Village s Sanitary Sewage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2001, 2001. as authorized by the Prior Bond Ordinance, which mature on September 1 in the years 2014 through 2021, inclusive • I. "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. j "Councir or "Village Council" means the Village Council of the Village k. "Depository" shall mean Hastings City Bank or such other bank as shall be qualified under Section 15 of Act 94 and designated to act as depository pursuant to this Ordinance by resolution of the Council. I. "Government Obligations’ means dired obligations of (including obligalions issued or held in book entry form on the books of) the United Stales ofI AmericaL _______ m. "Investment Obligations" means the investments permitted by Section 24 of Act 94. n . "Net means the after aeoucring deducting me the reaii iwui Revenues" nuiuiiuua nrcaiia iwu Revenues remaining aner sonable expenses of administration, operation, and maintenance of the System. o "Ordinance" means this Ordinance and any other ordinance amendatory to or supplemental to this Ordinance and shall include any ordinance authoriz­ ing the issuance and sale of Additional Bonds p "Outstanding Bonds" means Bonds authenticated and delivered under this Ordinance except: (1) Bonds canceled by the Bond Registrar at or prior to such date; (2) Bonds (or portions of Bonds) for the payment or redemption of which moneys or Government Obligations, equal kzi NwvminvwH equal to io the <ne principal principal amount amount or or redemptiqn price thereof, as the case may be. with interest to the date of matumatu­ rity or redemption reoemption date, shall be held in trust under this Ordinance and set ^whether at or prior to the maturity or redemption if such Bonds (or _ ______ _ date), ~ provided that ** , .portions ____of ??: •Itnds) are to be redeemed, notice of such redemption shall have been given as provided in this Ordinance or provision satisfactory to the Bond Registrar shall have been made for the giving of such notice; and (3) Bonds in lieu of or in substitution for which other -It nds shall have been authenticated and delivered hereunder q. "Prior Bond Ordinance^ means Ordinance No 01-011 adopted by the Village Council on April 30, 2001, to authorize the issuance of the Bonds to be Refunded r. "Purchaser" shall mean Hastings City Bank s. Registered Owner means the owner of a Bond as shown by the regis­ tration records kept by the Bond Registrar t Revenues’ means the income derived from the rates charged for the services, facilities and commodities furnished by the System, including without I — I 1 • AI A —* A— - —— — a• • » A AX limitation, fees for connection to and use of the System and income derived by reason o^ of future improvements, enlargements, extensions or repairs to the System Revenues shall include earnings on investment of funds and accounts of the System required to be deposited’in the Receiving Fund pursuant to this Ordinance and other revenues derived from or pledged to operation of the System. u Series 2013 Bonds’ means the Village’s Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds. Series 2013 in the amount of $510,000 authorized by this Ordinance Bonds, v. "System “System’ means the complete sanitary sewage system of the Village, including the trunk and lateral sanitary sewers, pumping stations, force main Iand sewage treatment facility together with all plants, works, instrumentalities and properties, used or useful in connection connedion with the collection, colledion. treatment and disposal of sanitary sewage and all additions, extensions and improvements existing or hereafter acquired. w “Village" and "Issuer" mean the Village of Caledonia, Kent County Michigan Section 2. Refunding of Bonds to be Refunded; Period of Usefulness. It is hereby determined to be necessary for the Village to refund in full, on a current refunding basis, the "•It nds to be Refunded and discharge the Prior Bond Ordinance to achieve savings in debt service obligations of the System ____ _ _______ L The period of usefulness of the public improvements which currently comprise the System is estimated to be not less than nine (9) years. 2 Section 3. Issuance of Series 2013 Bonds to refund the Bonds to be Refunded; Plan of Refunding. To defray a portion of the cost of refunding the • • Bonds to be Refunded, it is hereby determined that the Village borrow the sum of Five Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($510,000) and issue the Series 2013 » Bonds therefor pursuant to the provisions of Act 94 and Act 34 No interest on ■Ml I I I J » 1 ♦ < * jMMpMllMMI matter specified toe Senes 2013 Bonos shal' be capitaiizea ex paid from proceeas of the Senes . a OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUND Monthly out of the Revenues 2013 Bonds The remaning cost of refunding the Bonds to be Refunded credited to the Receiving Fund there shall be first set aside in. or credited to. a including tne payrient o' tne costs of issuance of the Series 2013 Bonos shall fund hereby oroered to be established ano maintained with the Depository and be paid from funds on hand Ol the Village designated OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUND (the "Operation and Section 4. Senes 2013 Bond Details The Senes 2013 Bonds shall be Maintenance Fund"i a sum sufficient to provide tor the payment of the ensu­ issued r- the amount o* $510 000 and shall be designated SEWER REVENUE ing month s expenses of administration and operation of the System including REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 2013 substantially m the form attached to this such current expenses tor the maintenance thereof as may be necessa^ to Ordinance as Exhibit A The Senes 2013 Bonds shall be payable and secured preserve the same in good repair and working order, m the manner set forth m Section 7 and Section 14c (with respect to the Bono The Village Council, poor to the commencement of each operating year, Reserve Account i The Senes 2013 Bonds shall be nttialiy issued m tuliy-regshall aoopt a budget covenng the foregoing expenses tor such year Dunng the isiered form m a single manusenpt bond for each maturity or a single manucourse of the operating year the total of such expenses shall not exceed the senpf bond for all maturities and shall be numbered R-1 and upwards The total amount specified in the budget except by a majority vote of the membersSenes 2013 Bonds shall be dated as of the date of initial delivery to the elect of the Village Council Purchaser, shall bear merest m the manner set forth m the Bond form attached b BOND AND INTEREST REDEMPTION FUND There shall be estab­ hereto as Exhtxt A at the rate of two ano nine-tenths percent (2.90%) per lished and maintained a separate depository fund designated BOND AND annum payable on March 1. 2014, and semi-annuahy thereafter on March. 1 INTEREST REDEMPTION FUND (the "Redemption Fund"), and the moneys and September 1 of each year The pnnopai on the Senes 2013 Bonds shall on oeposrt from time to time therein shall be used solely for the purpose of pay be due and payable on September 1 in the years 2014 through 2021 as follows ing the pnncipal of. redemption premium, if any. and interest on the Bonds The moneys in the Redemption Fund, shall be kept on deposit with the Bond Pmapal Year Pitnopa1 Year Year Pnnwa 2014 2017 45.000 Registrar for the Bonds Separate subaccounts shall be maintained in the 65.000 2020 65.000 2015 65 000 Redemption Fund in the manner set forth in the following paragraph for the 2018 65 000 2021 65,000 2016 75,000 2019 Senes 2013 Bonds and. in a similar manner, for each series of Additional 65.000 Except to the extern provided on Exhibit A pnncipa* and interest on the Bonds Senes 2013 Bonds shall be payable by check or draft mailed to each Out of the Net Revenues remaining in the Receiving Fund, after provision Registered Owner at the registered address, as shown on the registration tor the credit or deposit to the Operation and Maintenance Fund, there shall books of the Village maintained by the Bond Registrar The principal and inter­ next be set aside monthly commencing September 1. 2013. and deposited in est on the Senes 2013 Bonds shall be payable to the Registered Owner of the Redemption Fund, tor payment of pnncipal and interest on the Bonds, a record as of the fifteenth day of the month pnor to the payment date for each sum equal to at least one-sixth of the amount of the interest due on the next interest payment The pnnopai due upon the final maturity ot the Senes 2013 ensuing interest payment date plus not less than one-twelfth of the pnncipal Bonds shall be payable by the Bond Registrar at the pnncipal office of the Bond matunng on the next ensuing principal payment date, subject to any credit Registrar upon presentation and surrender thereof therefore from accrued interest and investment earnings transferred from the Principal of and interest on the Senes 2013 Bonds shall be payable in law­ Bond Reserve Account. If there shall be any deficiency in the amount previ­ ful money of the United States ously required to be set aside, then the amount of such deficiency shall be The Bonds may be issued in book-entry only form as one bond per matunadded to the next succeeding monthly requirement ty fully registered in the name of Cede & Co . as bondholder and nominee for The amount to be set aside for principal and interest on any date shall not The Depository Trust Company ("DTC"), New York. New York If this option is exceed the amount which, when added to the money on deposit in the appli­ DTC will ad act as securities depository tor the Bonds purchase ot of the selected. DIG cable subaccount of the Redemption Fund, including investment income there­ Bonds will be made m book-entry only form m the denomination of $5,000 or on. is necessary to pay pnncipal of and interest due on the Bonds on the next any integral multiple thereof, and purchasers will not receive certificates repre succeeding interest payment date or principal and interest payment date The senting their interest m bonds purchased If the bonds are issued in book-entry Village shall provide in each ordinance authorizing Additional Bonds for the tim­ only form, provisions m this ordinance to the contrary shall be of no force or ing and method of transfers from the Receiving Fund to the subaccount tor effect unless and until the suspension of the book-entry only system The such series of Bonds Village Manager is authonzed to determine whether the bonds shall be issued No further payments need be made into the Redemption Fund subaccount in book-entry only form and to make such changes in the form of the bonds as tor a particular senes of Bonds after enough pnncipal on said series of Bonds shall be necessary or convenient to enable the bonds to be issued in book­ has been paid so that the amount then held in the Redemption Fund subac­ entry only form, and to execute such documents as may be required to enable count is equal to the entire amount of principal and interest which will be the bonds to be so issued payable at the time of maturity of said senes of Bonds and the monies so held Section 5. Redemption of Series 2013 Bonds. The Series 2013 Bonds shall be used solely to pay the principal of and interest on said senes of Bonds, shall not be subject to redemption prior to maturity including redemption premium, if any. as the series of Bonds become due •it Section 6. Registration. The Bonds shall be fully registered as to principal c. There is hereby established in the Redemption Fund a separate account and interest on the register maintained for the Village by the Bond Registrar. to be known as the BOND RESERVE ACCOUNT as additional security for the Any Bond, upon surrender of the Bond to the Bond Registrar by the Registered o t- with separate . subaccounts i Bonds therein for the Series 2013«^ds and any Owner thereof, accompanied by delivery of a duly executed written instrument Additional Bonds of transfer satisfactory to the Bond Registrar, may be exchanged for Bonds of The Bond Reserve Account subaccount for the Series 2013 "-nds shall be •It any other authonzed denominations of the same aggregate pnncipal amount, funded on the date of redemption of the " nds to be Refunded in the amount maturity date and interest rate as the surrendered Bond, of the Bond Reserve Requirement by (1) a transfer from the funds then on Any Bond may be transferred upon the books of the Village maintained by deposit in the Bond Reserve Account established by the Prior "•I* nd Ordinance the Bond Registrar by the Registered Owner thereof, in person or by his duly for the Bonds to be Refunded and (2) to the extent necessary, available funds authonzed attorney, upon surrender of the "Sit nd for cancellation, accompanied on hand in the Receiving Fund. by delivery of a duly executed written instrument of transfer in a form approved All investment earnings in a Bond Reserve Account Subaccount shall be by the Bond Registrar. Whenever any Bond or Bonds shall be surrendered for transferred to the Redemption Fund and set aside in the subaccount main­ transfer, the Bond Registrar shall authenticate and deliver a new "-nd •It or »It. tained for the respective series of bonds for payment of current principal and •1 • Bonds, for like aggregate principal amount, maturity, interest rate and series. interest thereon. If at any time it shall be necessary to use moneys credited to The Bond Registrar shall require the payment by the Registered Owner a subaccount of the Bond Reserve Account for the payment of principal and requesting the transfer of any tax or other governmental charge required to be interest on a series of Bonds, then the moneys so used shall be replaced over paid with respect to the transfer a period of not more than 5 years from the Net Revenues first received there­ The Village shall have the right to designate a successor to the Bond after which are not required for current principal and interest requirements on Registrar and. in such event, a notice shall be mailed to the Registered Owners the Bonds. If at any time there is any excess in a subaccount of the Bond by the Bond Registrar not less than sixty (60) days prior to the change in Bond Reserve Account over the "•It nd Reserve Requirement for a particular series of Registrar •It nds. such excess may be transferred to such fund or account as the Village The Village shall not be required (i) to issue, register the transfer of. or Council shall direct. No proceeds of the Senes 2013 Bonds shall be used to exchange any Bond during a period beginning at the opening of 15 business fund the Bond Reserve Account. days before the date of the mailing of " •It nds select­ _ of a notice of redemption . d REPLACEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT FUND: There shall next be ed for redemption under this Ordinance and ending at the close of business on a seParate account, designated REPLACEMENT * Jthat ................ ... or (ii). to register _ w any ____ the day of mailing, the transfer of or exchange BondI IANDJMPROVEMENT FUND (the "Replacement and Improvement Fund"). so selected for redemption in whole or in part, except the unredeemed portion The_____________________________________________________ Replacement and Improvement Fund shall be used only for the pur , _ r _r_se of Bonds being redeemed in part of making repairs, replacements, additions, improvements, enlargements or Section 7. Payment of Bonds; Creation of Lien. The Bonds and the inter­ extensions to the System. Out of the Revenues and moneys of the System est thereon shall be payable solely from the Net Revenues, and to secure such Iremaining in the Receiving Fund each month after provision has been made payment, there is hereby created a first priority statutory lien upon the Net for the deposit of moneys in the Operation and Maintenance Fund and the Revenues which shall be a first lien to continue until payment in full of the prin prin-­ Redemption Fund (including the " Sit— nd' Reserve Account), "there may be cipal of and interest on all Bonds payable from the Net Revenues, or. until sufdeposited in the Replacement and Improvement Fund such additional funds as ficient cash or Sufficient Government Obligations have been deposited in trust the Village Council may deem advisable. If at any time it shall be necessary to for payment in full of all principal and interest on " •It nds of a series then out­ use moneys in the Replacement and Improvement Fund for the purpose for •It. standing to maturity, or. if called for redemption, to the date fixed for redemp­ which the Replacement and Improvement Fund was established, the moneys tion. together with the amount of the redemption premium, if any. Upon deposit tion, so used shall be replaced from any moneys in the Receiving Fund which are of cash or Sufficient Government Obligations, as provided in the preceding not required by this Ordinance to be used for the Operation and Maintenance sentence, the statutory lien shall be terminated with respect to that series of Fund i uinj or vi the ute Redemption rmutjiiipiiufi Fund runu (including (inciuuing the me Bono neserve Account). -It nd Reserve Sit nds. the holders of that series shall have no further rights under this e. SURPLUS MONEYS: Any Revenues in the Receiving Fund at the end ofI Ordinance except for payment from the funds so deposited, and the Bonds of any month of any operating year after satisfying all requirements of theI | *■A •• that series shall be considered to be defeased and shall no longer be considOperation and Maintenance Fund, the Redemption Fund, including the subacered to be outstanding under this Ordinance. counts established for each series of Bonds Reserve A •It nds and the Bond •It •>>!• Account, Sectlon 8. No Pledge of Village Full Faith and Credit as Additional and the Replacement and Improvement Fund shall be deemed to be surplus Security for Series 2013 Bonds. The full faith and credit of the Village has not moneys, and may. at the option of the Village Council, be used for any of the been pledged as security for the payment of the principal and interest on the following purposes: tit Series 2013"•It.nds and the Series 2013 Bonds do not constitute a general obliA (1) Transfer to the Replacement and Improvement Fund Fund; gation of the Villagel# (2) Transfer to the Redemption Fund and used for the prepayment, paySection 9. Management. The operation, repair and management of the , r»_n(|s. Of. ment, or purchase of •Il System shall be under the supervision and control of the Village Council. Council The (J) Used for such purpose or purposes related to the System as the •It •It. Village may employ such person or persons in such capacity or capacities as Village Coundl may determine to be for the best interests of the Village it deems advisable to carry on the efficient administration of the System TheI If there should be any deficit in the Operation and Maintenance Fund, Village may make such rules and regulations as it deems advisable and nec nec-­ Redemption Fund, including the " nd Reserve Account, or the Replacement essary to assure the efficient management and operation of the System and Improvement Fund on a *>5 unt of defaults in setting aside required Section 10. Rates. The rates to be charged for service furnished by the amounts therein, then transfers shall be made from the moneys remaining in System and the methods •It of collection and enforcement of the collection of the the Receiving Fund at the end of any operating year to those funds in the pri­ rates including late payment fees and penalties applicable to users of the ority and order specified herein, to the extent of any deficit, before any other j^^ • • • •• — System who fail to pay. in a timely fashion, the rates and charges that have disposition is made of the monies in the Receiving Fund at the end of any oper­ been billed for the use of the System, shall be those permitted by law and ating year year. established by the Council on or before the date of adoption of this Ordinance Section 15. Depository. Moneys in the several funds and accounts estaband thereafter as established by resolution of the Council In the event that a lished pursuant to this Ordinance, except moneys in the Redemption Fund user of the System does not timely pay the rates and charges that have been mcluding the Bond Reserve Account, and moneys derived from the proceeds billed to such user, the Village Council shall take the necessary action, in of sale of the Series 2013 Bonds and deposited to the Refunding Fund in •It accordance with applicable Michigan statutes, to add such delinquent rates accordance with Section 17 below, may be kept in one bank account with the and charges to the user 's ad valorem property tax bills. Depository, in which event the moneys in the bank account shall be allocated Section 11. No Free Service. No free service shall be furnished by the onthe*•!•!• -*-'ks -----J records ................. .. ______ and of the Village and' deposited to the fund and accounts System to any person, firm or corporation, public or private, or to any public herein established, in the manner and at the times provided in this Ordinance. agency or instrumentality Section 16^ Priority of Funds. In the event the moneys in the Receiving , Ra,e Covenant- The rates charged in accordance with Section Fund are insufficient to provide for the current requirements of the Operation 10 of this Ordinance are estimated to be sufficient to provide for the payment and Maintenance Fund or the Redemption Fund (including the •It Reserve of the expenses of administration and operation and such expenses for main­ IAccount) any moneys or securities in other funds of the System, except the tenance of the System as are necessary to preserve the System in good repair proceeds of sale of the Series 2013 Bonds, shall be credited or transferred, and working order, and when taken together with Net Revenues, to provide for first, to the Operation andj^aintenance Fund and second, to the Redemption (i) an amount equal to the annual principal and interest requirements on all of Fund (including the m-It nd Reserve Account), to the extent of any deficit therethe " * as “ -----------* ................ -I»— nds the same* become due and‘ payable, (ii) the maintenance of the in Bond Reserve Account and (iii) to provide for all other obligations’ expends Section 17. Proceeds of Series 2013 Bonds; Discharge of Prior Bond tures and funds for the System required by law and this Ordinance. In addition Ordinance. There shall be established and maintained on the books of the the Village covenants that the rates shall be set from time to time so thafthere that there Village a separate account designated “2013 SEWER REVENUE REFUND­ shall be produced, in each fiscal year of the Village. Net Revenues, based ING BONDS REFUNDING FUND FUND"’ (the "Refunding “Refunding Fund"). After deducting a upoMheyiHage upon the Village s reasonable reasjnabJe.expectations exPec1at’ons and anb historical operating trends, in sum equal to the amount of any accrued interest from the date of the Series an amount equal to 110% of the principal of and interest coming due in each 2013" J- ............................... -It— nds to the date of delivery thereof, which sum shall be deposited in the •It fiscal year on the " J — L ------...... -It“ nds The rates shall be fixed and revised from time to time Redemption Fund subaccount for the Series 2013 Bonds in accordance with as may be necessary to produce these amounts, and the Village herebyI Section 14b above, the balance of the proceeds of the Series 2013 Bonds. <1.. _ A — f— • • • . . * covenants and agrees to fix and maintain rates in accordance with^Ad 94 for f"» together with any funds then on deposit in the tit •It nd and Interest Redemption services furnished by the System at all times sufficient to provide for the fore­ PlinH Cl lhar'r'/li int established under the Prior fl•It—I Fund subaccount . w .w coiaun&iit?u unuer me rnor oono ____to nd uramance Ordinance ror for me the Bo •It nds going. be Refunded and pledged for payment of principal of, premium, if any, and Section 13. Operating Year. The System shall be operated on the basis of interest on the Bonds to be Refunded and any other funds provided by the an operating year which corresponds to the fiscal year of the Village which cur­ Village, shall be deposited into the Refunding Fund as follows: An amount rently commences on July 1 and ends on the last day of the following June equal to the cost of issuance of the Series 2013"•X nds shall be deposited into Section 14. Funds and Accounts, Flow of Funds. All Revenues of the ?oSy??^?nL°!lhe.?®fund'n9 Fund hareby designated as the “COST OF System shall be set aside as collected and credited to a fund established with ACCOUNT." to be used solely to pay costs of issuance of the the Depository to be designated SANITARY SEWER DISPOSAL SYSTEM Series 2013 Bonds, and the remaining proceeds of the Series 2013 lvz omu me lemaiimiy pruveeus oi me oenes £Uid Bor^Z — •X nds and RECEIVING FUND (the "Receiving “Receiving Fund"). The Revenues so credited are such funds on hand shall be deposited into a subaccount of the Refunding pledged for the purpose of the following funds and shall be transferred within Fund hereby designated as the “"REFUNDING REFUNDING ACCOUNT. ACCOUNT."” to be used to pay or from the Receiving Fund periodically in the manner and at the times herethe pnncipal of. premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds to be Refunded on tot i % % 'V■’r■ ■x & 5? ■ ■ Lift* I i HMM IwnJKi ■IlkMQ i ’.hwfciri if- 1-1 ’<1 ’’tytu rt «Jt i % >1 s ■'•a •>82 s; * �The Sun and News, Saturday, May 25, 2013/ Page 15 Jussis! >r - 2 I -■ ’Wmaitstnii ■ i t nraitata'n tea mImtettn- fwitax-Ter/unB: P the redemption date for the " nds to be Refunded. The monies on deposit in the Refunding Fund, including the subaccounts thereof, shall be held in a special trust account and subaccounts of the same names maintained at Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., Detroit, Michigan, or such other qualified bank or trust company designated by the Village Manager and the Village Treasurer (the “Escrow Trustee") in accordance with an escrow deposit agreement between the Village and the Escrow Trustee approved by resolution of the Village Council, invested in the manner required by law and shall be used solely for the purposes specified above for each such subaccount. Any unexpended balance, including interest earnings, shall be used for such purposes as required by law, including •i*. without limitation, transfer to the Redemption Fund subaccount for the Series 2013 Bonds. After the disposition of such funds pursuant to the provisions of this para­ graph, the Refunding Fund shall be closed. Section 18. Investments. Moneys in the funds and accounts established here­ in may be invested by the Village Treasurer on behalf of the Village in Investment Obligations. Investment of moneys in the Redemption Fund being accumulated for payment of the next maturing principal or interest payment on the Bonds shall be limited to Government Obligations bearing maturity dates prior to the date of the next maturing principal or interest payment respectively on the Bonds. Investments of moneys in any other funds or accounts, including moneys derived from the proceeds of sale of the Bonds, shall be limited to obligations bearing maturity dates or subject to redemption, at the option of the holder thereof, not later than the time estimated by the Village when the moneys from such invest­ ments will be required. Any securities representing investments shall be kept on deposit with the bank or trust >:• company having on deposit the fund or funds or account from which such purchase was made. Earnings or profits on any invest­ ment of funds in any fund or account established in this Ordinance shall be deposited in or credited to the fund or account to which the investment belongs unless otherwise provided in this Ordinance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the monies on deposit in the Refunding Fund shall be invested in accordance with the Escrow Deposit Agreement. Section 19. Covenants. The Village covenants and agrees with the Registered Owners of the Bonds that so long as any of the •I* nds remain as Outstanding "■nds and unpaid as to either principal or interest: a. The Village will maintain the System in good repair, working order and oper­ ating condition, will operate the same efficiently and will faithfully and punctually perform all duties with reference to the System required by the Constitution and laws of the State of Michigan and this Ordinance. unt sepb. The Village will maintain and keep proper books of record and a arate from all other records and accounts of the Village in accordance with appli­ cable law. Not later than six (6) months after the close of each operating year of the System, the Village will cause an annual audit of the books of record and account of the System for the preceding operating year by an independent certi­ fied public accountant. The audit shall be completed and made available in accor­ dance with applicable law. The audit may, at the option of the Village, be used in lieu of the statement to be prepared for the Michigan Department of Treasury and for all purposes which the statement is required to be used by this Ordinance. c. The Village shall maintain and carry insurance on all physical properties of the System and liability insurance of the kinds and in the amounts normally carried |\ , _ _ .................... by municipalities engaged in the operation of public sewer systems. All moneys received for losses under any such insurance policies shall be applied solely to the replacement and restoration of the property damaged or destroyed, and to the extent not so used, shall be placed in the Redemption Fund and used for the pur­ pose of redeeming or purchasing Bonds. •X d. The Village will not sell, lease or dispose of the System, or any substantial part, until all of the Bonds have been paid in full, both as to principal and interest,I or provision made therefor, as herein provided. The Village will operate the System as economically as possible, will make all repairs and replacements necessary to keep the System in good repair and working order, and will not do or suffer to be done any act which would affect the System in such a way as to have a material adverse effect on the security for the Bonds. e. The Village will not grant any franchise or other rights to any person, firm or corporation to operate a system that will compete with the System and the Village •X will not operate a system that will compete with the System. Section 20. Additional Bonds. a. For subsequent repairs, extensions, enlargements and improvements to the •X. System and paying costs of issuing such Additional Bonds, including deposits which may be required to be made to the Bond Reserve Account. Bonds tor such purposes shall not be issued pursuant to this subparagraph (a) unless the I’ 1 I A ( Adjusted Net Revenues of the System for the last two (2) preceding twelve-month operating years or the Adjusted Net Revenues for the last preceding twelve-month operating year, if the same shall be lower than the average, shall be equal to at least one hundred fifteen percent (115%) of the maximum amount of principal and interest thereafter maturing in any operating year on the then outstanding Bonds, and on the Additional Bonds then being issued. For purposes of this subsection, I the Village may elect to use as the last preceding operating year any operating year ending not more than sixteen months prior to the date of delivery of Jhe the Additional Bonds and as the next to the last preceding operating year, any oper­ ating year ending not more than twenty-eight months prior to the datejf date of delivery of the Additional Bonds. Determination by the Village as to existence of conditions I 1 permitting the ;issuance _________of ' 'Additional• °-nds shall be conclusive. No Additional nds of equal standing as to the Net Revenues of the System shall bejssued pursuant to^the authorization contained in this* subparagraph if the Village shall then be in default in making its required payments to the Operation and Maintenance Fund or the Redemption Fund. b. For refunding a part of the Outstanding Bonds and paying costs of. issuing At* such Additional Bondstocluding deposits which may be required to be made to the Bond Reserve Account. No Additional1 "-nds shall be issued pursuant to this sub­ Isection unless the maximum amount of principal and interest maturing in any operating year after giving effect to the refunding shall be less than the maximum amount of principal and interest maturing in any operating year prior to giving effect to the refunding. . . •!• Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Village may issue bonds which shall be junior ____________ "?nds. , . •It and subordinate to the ISection 21. Appointment of Receiver and Statutory Rights. In the event of •It ncjS when a default in the punctual payment of principal of and interest on the ^due?any Court, having jurisdiction in any proper action may appoint a receiver of rdance with the provisions of Act 94. The Registered Owners the System in accordance •It nds _.Bo. ____representing r_______ w in the aggregate principal amount not less than twenty perof cent (20%) of all Outstanding 'Bonds, may protect and enforce the statutory lien and pledge of the funds and accounts and Net Revenues created by Act 94, and enforce and compel the performance of all duties of the officials of the Village and the Councif, Council, including the fixing of sufficient rates, the collection of Revenues, the proper segregation of Revenues, and the proper application of Revenues. In addi­ tion to the rights conferred to Registered Owners by the Ordinance, the Registered tit the Owners shall have all the rights conferred by Act 94. The statutory lien upon Net Revenues, however, shall not be construed to compel the sale of the System or any part thereof. l L . t Section 22. Remedies Not Exclusive. No remedy by the terms of the Ordinance conferred upon tit or reserved to the Registered Owners is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy, but each and every such remedy sha^bejumulafive and shall be in addition to every other remedy given under the Ordinance or existing at law or in equity or by statute on or after the date of the Ordinance.,^ Ordinance. ISection 23. Effect of Waiver and Other Circumstances. No delay or omission of any Registered Owner to exercise any right or •It wer arising upon the hapor shall be construed •It. pening of an event of default shall impair any right or roower _ to be a waiver of any such event of default or be an acquiescence therein and every power and remedy given by this Ordinance to the Registered Owners may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient by the I® 1 Registered Owners. _ _ __ .. Section 24. Negotiated Sale of Series 2013 Bonds. The Series 2013 Bonds shall be sold on a negotiated sale basis at par to the Purchaser.Jhe Purchaser. The Village Council finds it to be in the best interest of the Village and its residents, taxpayersI and erectors com-­ electors,” to seii'the sell the Series 2013 Bonds at a negotiated sale, rather than a com petitive sale, because a negotiated sale is the most efficient and expeditious mosjefficienjand process to obtain the maximum flexibility in sizing the Series 2013 Bonds, based the'structure upon the structure of the refunding, and in pricing and structuring the Bonds to tit. take advantage of day to day fluctuations in the municipal bond market thereby resulting in the lowest interest cost to the Village. The Registered Municipal Advisor (as defined below) has assisted with the negotiated sale of the Series 2013,WBo'nds to the Purchaser and the assistance provided by the Registered Municipal Advisor is hereby authorized and ratified. Section 25. Covenant Regarding Tax Exempt Status of the Series 2013 Bonds. - The Village covenants to comply with all requirements of the Cod® a. i ne village covenants io comply wim an J to assure that the interest on the Series 2013 Bonds will be and will remain excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes (as opposed to tit tive uvC minimum u. or other indirect taxation). The Village hereby covenants that the Village will make no use of the proceeds of the Senes Series 20 20] 3 Bonds, Bonderfjanyjwhichj if any.^whichi if such use had been reasonably expected on the— date of jssuance of ^e Series I 2013 Bonds, would have caused the Series 2013 Bonds to be ‘ arbitrage bonds , as defined in Section 148 of the Code. In addition, the Village covenants to com - ply with all applicable provisions of the Code that must be satisfied subsequent to the issuance of the Series 2013 Bonds, if any, in order that the interest on the Series 2013 Bonds be excluded (or continue to be excluded) from gross income • • within the meaning of Section 103(a) of the Code. Ib. The Village hereby designates the Series 2013 Bonds as “qualified tax exempt obligations" for purposes of deduction of interest expense by financial •• institutions under the provisions of Section 265(b) (3) of the Code, it being reasonably anticipated that the aggregate amount of qualified tax exempt obligationsI which will be issued by the Village and all subordinate entities to the Village shall not exceed $10,000,000 during calendar year 2013. c. The Series 2013 Bonds and the interest, if any, on the Series 2013 Bonds shall be exempt from taxation by the State of Michigan or by any taxing authority within the State of Michigan. Section 26. Series 2013 Bonds Less than $1,000,000. Since the aggregate principal amount of the Series 2013 Bonds is less than $1,000,000, the Series 2013 "*nds shall not be rated, the Village shall not prepare an official statement ntinuing disclofor the Series 2013 Bonds and the Village shall not enter into a •n sure undertaking for the Series 2013 ends. ISection 27. Registered Municipal Advisor. Bendzinski & Co. is hereby retained by the Village as registered municipal advisor (the_“Registered Municipal Advisor") in connection with the issuance and sale of the Series 2013 Bonds. In I that capacity, the Registered Municipal Advisor shall assist with the negotiated sale of the Series 2013 Bonds to the Purchaser and shall assist in other related matters as directed by the Village. Section 28. Ordinance to Constitute Contract. In consideration of the pur­ chase and acceptance of any and all of the Bonds authorized to be issued here­ under by those who shall hold the same from time to time, this Ordinance shall be deemed to be and shall constitute a contract between the Village and the Registered Owners from time to time of the Bonds and the lien and pledge made in this Ordinance and the covenants and agreements herein set forth to be per­ formed on behalf of the Village shall be for the equal benefit, protection and secu­ rity of the Registered Owners of any and all of the Bonds, all of which, regardless of the time or times of their authentication* and delivery or maturity, shall be of equal rank without preference, priority or distinction of any of the Bonds over any other thereof except as expressly provided in or permitted by this Ordinance. Section 29. Execution of Series 2013 Bonds. The President and Village Clerk are authorized and directed to execute the Series 2013 Bonds on behalf of the Village in substantially the form approved with such necessary variations, omissions, corrections and insertions as they deem appropriate and are required for and on behalf of the Village, manually or by facsimile signature for and on behalf of the Village, and to place thereon the Village Seal or a facsimile thereof; provided that the Bonds shall be executed by the facsimile signatures of the said President and Village Clerk only if the Bonds are thereafter manually authenticat­ ed by the Bond Registrar. Upon execution of the Series 2013 Bonds, the Village Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to deliver or cause to be delivered the Series 2013 Bonds to the Bond Registrar for authentication and, in turn to the pur­ chaser thereof, upon receipt of the purchase price therefor. Executed blank Series 2013 Bonds for registration and issuance to transferees may simultaneously, and from time to time thereafter as necessary, be delivered to the Bond Registrar for safekeeping. Section 30. Execution of Closing Documents. The President, Clerk, Treasurer and Manager are authorized and directed to execute and deliver on behalf of the Village such other certificates, affidavits, investment agreements or other documents or instruments as may be required by the Purchaser or bond counsel or convenient to effectuate the execution and delivery of the Series 2013 Bonds. Section 31. Delivery of Bonds. The Village shall furnish the Series 2013 Bonds ready for execution without expense to the purchaser. The Village shall also furnish without expense to the respective purchaser at the time of delivery of the Series 2013 Bonds, the approving opinion of Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC, Attorneys, Grand Rapids, Michigan, approving the legality of the Series 2013 Bonds. The Series 2013 Bonds will be delivered at the expense of the Village in the manner and at the location as agreed upon with the purchaser thereof. Section 32. Notice of Redemption of Bonds to be Refunded; Discharge of Prior Bond Resolution. Following the execution and delivery of the Bonds to the Purchaser and the payment for the Bonds by the Purchaser, the Village Treasurer is hereby directed to'give irrevocable instructions to the bond registrar for theI Bonds to' registrar call the Bonds To Be Refunded to be Refunded to have such bond •X for redemption on the redemption date for the Bonds to be Refunded as specified in the escrow deposit agreement approved by resolution of the Village Council by •X 1providing _ a notice of redemption to holders of the Bonds to be Refunded in accor­ dance with the Prior Bond Resolution. Upon the redemption in full of the Bonds to be Refunded, the Prior Bond Resolution shall be considered discharged in full. Section 33. Revised Municipal Finance Act. The Village meets the require require-­ ments of qualified status under Section 303(3) of Act 34 and shall comply with the Registrar by first class mail. The date of record shall be each_________ 15 and _________ 15 with respect to the payments due on each__________ 1 and 1, respectively. Principal and interest are payable in lawful money of the United States of America. The revenues of the Village of Caledonia Sanitary Sewage System (the “System"), including all appurtenances, additions, extensions and improvements thereto, after provision has been made for reasonable and necessary expenses of operation, maintenance and administration of the System, exclusive of deprecia­ tion (the “Net Revenues"), are irrevocably pledged for the prompt payment of prin­ cipal and interest on this Bond on a parity basis with bonds of equal standing and Ia first priority statutory lien thereon has been created. The principal of and interest on this Bond shall be payable in lawful money of the United States. (the “Ordinance"), duly This bond is issued pursuant to Ordinance No. adopted by the Village Council of the Village and under and in full compliance with the Constitution and statutes of the State of Michigan, including specifically Act 94 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1933, as amended, for the purpose •n of paying a • • portion of the cost of improvements. This bond is a self liquidating bond and is not a general obligation of the Village and does not constitute an indebtedness of the Village within any constitutional, statutory or charter limitation, but is payable, both as to principal and interest, sole­ ly from the Net Revenues of the System. The principal of and interest on this bond are secured on a parity basis with bonds of equal standing by a first priority statu; tory lien on the Net Revenues of the System. The Village has covenanted and agreed, and does hereby covenant and agree to fix and maintain at all times while any bonds payable from the Net Revenues of the System shall be outstanding, such rates for service furnished by the System as shall be sufficient, when taken together with Net Revenues, to provide for pay­ ment of the principal of and interest on the bonds of this issue and any other bonds payable from the Net Revenues as and when the same shall become due and • • payable, and to maintain a bond reserve fund for this bond and other bonds of equal standing, to provide for the payment of expenses of administration and oper­ ation and such expenses for maintenance of the System as are necessary to pre­ serve the same in good repair and working order, and to provide for such other expenditures and funds for the System as are required by the Ordinance. In addi­ tion, the Village has covenanted to operate the System so as to provide Net Revenues equal to at least 110% of debt service on all bonds payable from the Net Revenues of the System in each year. For a complete statement of the revenues from which and the conditions under which this bond is payable, a statement of the conditions under which additional bonds of equal standing may hereafter be issued, the rights and limitations on the owners of the bonds and the general covenants and provisions pursuant to which this bond is issued, reference is made to the Ordinance. •I*. The Series 2013 Bonds maturing in the years 2014 to 2021, inclusive, shall not be subject to redemption prior to maturity. This bond is transferable only upon the registration books of the Village kept by the Bond Registrar by the registered owner hereof in person, or by his attorney duly authorized in writing, upon together with a written •I*. •X the surrender of this bond instrument of transfer satisfactory to the Bond Registrar duly executed by the reg­ istered owner or its attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon a new reg­ istered bond or bonds in the same aggregate principal amount and of the same maturity shall be issued to the transferee in exchange therefor as provided in the Ordinance, and upon • • the payment of the charges, if any, therein prescribed. IIt is hereby certified and recited that all acts, conditions and things required by --nds of which law precedent to and............. in the issuance of............................. this bond and the series of“•X this is one have been done and performed in regular and due time and form as requirements of Section 319(1) of Act 34. 34. ........... •__ ______ Section 34. Conflicting Ordinances. All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or nflict with the .provisions of this Ordinance are repealed. parts thereof, in . ........ Section 35. Severability and Paragraph Headings. If any section, paragraph,I clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity of such Isection, paragraph, clause or provisions shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Ordinance. The paragraph headings in this Ordinance are furnished for concon­ venience of reference only and shall not be considered to be a part of this Ordinance. . L H Lu ... ,. . Section 36. Publication and Recordation. This Ordinance shall be published in full in the The Sun & News, a newspaper of general circulation in the Village qualified under State law to publishjegal dopjion,^and publish legal notices, promptly after its a adoption, and Ishall be recorded in the Ordinance Book of the Village and such recording authen­ ticated by the signatures of the President and the the.Y Village i,l?9ie5'J Clerk. eJ-. ISection 37. Effective Date. In accordance with Act 94, this Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. Passed and adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia, County of 2013', and approved by me on May 13, 2013. Kent, Michigan, on May 13, 2013. Is/ Glenn Gilbert, President Village of Caledonia ATTEST: Is/ Sandra Ayers Village Clerk REGISTERED REGISTERED EXHIBIT A [Legend _ Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Company,' a New York corporation (“DTC"), DTCJ), to the Village Vjllage^or Depository Trust Company, or its agent for registration of transfer, exchange, or payment, and any certificate is^requested is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in such other name as is requested by an authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is made to Cedej & Co.^or to such other entity as is requested by an authoriz^jepresentatiye authorized representative of DTC), ANY ITRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE ^BY OR t6"aNY PERSON IS WRONGFUL inasmuch as the registered required by law. This bond is not valid or obligatory for any purpose until the Certificate •X Certiticate of ot Authentication and Registration on this bond has been executed by the Bond Registrar. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Village of Caledonia, County of Kent, State of Michigan, by its Village Council, has caused this bond to be executed by its President and its Village Clerk and its corporate seal to be affixed on this bond all as of the Date of Original Issue. VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA By Glenn Gilbert Its President [SEAL] CERTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION AND AUTHENTICATION This Bond is one of the Bonds described in the within mentioned Ordinance and has been registered in the name of the payee designated on the face hereof in the Register maintained for the Issuer thereof. HASTINGS CITY BANK As Bond Registrar Date of Authentication: SERIES 2013 No. Date of Original Issue CUS1E ft aturity Rate 2013 2.90% September 1, 20_ Registered Owner: Principal Amount: KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the Village of Caledonia, County of Kent,’ State orMichigan~(the “Village"), acknowledges’itself indebted and for value received hereby promises to pay on the date specified above to the owner specified above or its registered assigns shown as the owner of record of this bond tit nd rcg:ctr2r registrar (the on the books of Hastings City Bank, Hastings, Michigan, as bond J..e “Bond Registrar") on the applicable date of record, the principal sum specified tit presentation and surin lawful money of the United States of America, upon tit. above render of this bond at the principal office of the Bond Registrar, together with inter1.201_, est thereon at the rate per annum specified above payable on and_________ of and semi-annually thereafter on the first day of __ ____ 1 next preceding the Date of each year from the_________________ 1 or--------------Authentication hereof, unless such Date of Authentication is a date to which inter­ est has been paid or duly provided for, in which case from Jhe the Date, Date of Authentication hereof, unless interest on this bond has not been paid in full or duly provided for, in which case from the date to which interest has been paid in full, or if no interest has been paid on this bond, from the Date of Original Issue specified tit above until payment of the principal hereof has been made or duly provided for. above, Payment of interest shall be paid to the registered owner hereof by the Bond By----------------------------------- --Its Authorized Representative ASSIGNMENT For value received, the undersigned sells, assigns and transfers unto ______________ the within Bond and all rights thereunder and hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints; ___________________ 1attorney to transfer the . within . . "■nd on the I•IM ks kept for registration thereof with full power of substitution in the •!• premises. Dated: Signature Guaranteed: NOTICE: The signature(s) to this assigntit ment must correspond with the name as it appears upon the face of the within Bond in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever Signature(s) must be guaranteed by an eligible guarantor institution participating in a Securities Transfer Association re Miew nized signature guarantee program. •It unless the information The Bond Registrar will not affect transfer of this "■nd concerning the transferee requested below is provided. Name and Address:__________________ ________ (include information for all joint owners if this Bond is held by joint account) owner, Cede & Co., has an interest herein.] UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF KENT VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA SEWER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS By Sandra Ayers Its Village Clerk PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF TRANSFEREE (Insert number for first named transferee if held by joint account CERTIFICATE OF VILLAGE CLERK I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia, County o^Kent, of Kent, State of Michigan, at a regular meeting held on May 13, 2013, and that public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, being Act No. 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, including in the case of a special or rescheduled meeting, notice by posting at least eighteen (18) hours prior to the time set for said meeting. _ . LI further certify that said Ordinance has been recorded in the Ordinance Book of the Village and such recording has been authenticated by the signatures of the President and the Village Clerk. Dated: May 13, 2013 Isl Sandra Ayers Village Clerk 06812420 �/ Page 16/The Sun and News, Saturday, May 25, 2013 Lee science events draw lots of interest by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Nearly 200 students vol­ untarily stayed after school last week to attend a special science event at Lee Elementary School. Students moved from sta­ tion to station where they were immersed in scientific experiments and projects. Some of the hands-on sta­ tions included building a barge out of tin foil seeing how many pennies it could hold before sinking, learning how catapults work, making predictions about magnets and items, creating and fly­ ing paper airplanes, and learning about animal tracks. Students were able to make and take items home with them and earned stick­ ers for each station complet­ ed. This is the first time the school has hosted an event like this and organizers said it was a very good turnout with many positive com­ ments. A dozen members of the high school National Honor Society helped to run the sta­ tions and to offer instructions V' 1 .tr. * I & $ 0 0 J High school student Steve Kopf demonstrates how a catapult works then lets students try to predict where their objects will land after leaving the catapult. from 19 with assistance teachers whno also volun- leered to assist. Organizers said the goal was to give students a chance to see and touse science in to learn how to identify dif­ ferent wildlife tracks. J i'.m fun and hands-on learning situations. The pilot program was supported by the TK Science Olympiad program. s. t-w 8196 BROADMOOR AVE. CALEDONIA. MI 49316 Caledonia 1 v TOWNSHIP z Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 I (t« :---- J*. V/J&k J u PUBLIC NOTICE Charter Township of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan iattwW 3& The proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia [Crossroads of Caledonia Planned Unit Development - Amendments as to Residential Accessory Buildings and Applicability of the Broadmoor Cherry valley Overlay] is posted at the Township Hall located at 8196 Broadmoor Ave, and on the website at www.caledoniatown- W’.’liXF - High school student Matt Raines puts pennies in a tin foil boat while second graders Skylar Wiesman and Andrew Middleton keep their fingers crossed the boat doesn’t sink. The 2nd Reading and consideration of adoption will take place at the next regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board of Trustees at the Township Hall located at 8196 Broadmoor Ave, Caledonia, MI 49316. 06812982 LW SSST70 '•1st. i W.? .SitXS VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF VILLAGE ORDI­ NANCE AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULA­ TORY EFFECT THEREOF ”— -*• YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Xi- BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN A - PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 13, 2013, the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia adopted Ordinance No. 013-03, an ordinance to amend Section 4.2 of the Village Zoning Ordinance, the zoning map, so as to rezone the lands described below from the R-2 Medium Density Single Family District to the C-l Neighborhood Business District. This rezoning was a conditional rezoning, subject to certain terms submitted by voluntary offer from the applicant, including provisions that limit the land use to certain medical or professional clinics or offices, and a requirement that the property only be accessed from Vine Street. 649 Emmons Street Part of the NE 1/4, Section 29, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing on the W line of STL M-37 at a point 100.28 feet W of the E 1/4 corner; thence NLY 165 feet more or less to the SE corner of Lot 8 of MARTIN ADDITION; thence W 103.24 feet to the SW corner of said lot; thence S 165 feet along the E line of Vine Street to a point 101.03 feet W of Beginning; thence E to Beginning * 0.38 A. Permanent Parcel No. 41-23-29-279-009. Effective Date. This zoning ordinance amendment shall be effective on June 1, 2013. A copy of the ordinance may be inspected or purchased at the offices of the Village Clerk, Village of Caledonia, 250 S. Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during Village office hours. » Dated: May 23, 2013 06805568 * p I » VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA as. ■7 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 X* >S" .t\ I* 1 /*• ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ■^4^ — - * — - k-4 e •• -*> >« “ — TO * X ..A" — — I LU* t’ - - • THE PROPERTY OWNERS and RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL . OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. ■ : Rachel Shoemaker makes predictions about what items will be picked up by the magnets. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 11, 2013 COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MID­ DLEVILLE. MI - BARRY COUNTY, CONCERNING THE FOLLOW­ ING: Village of Freeport 1. ZBA 13-05-03 PARCEL ID #08-16-019-032-00. A request by Coburn Properties, LLC for variance to Sect. 17.9 Required The Village of Freeport Village Council current­ ly has one (1) open seat. Any resident or prop­ erty owner within the village interested in serv­ ing on the Village Council may pick up an application from the Village Office during regu­ lar office hours Mondays and Wednesdays 9am -1 pm. Or send a letter of interest to: The Village of Freeport, P.O. BOX 10, Freeport, Ml 49325. Setbacks - to replace an existing nonformining sign on their prpoerty located at 12293 West M-179 Highway, Wayland, MI. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. 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 June 7, 2013. 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 proposal(s). Mollie Wilkins Village Clerk Village of Freeport Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals Commission 06813106 06812204 J* 19 Larry Knowles Yankee Springs Township Interim Zoning Administrator * i’li & ! 4* �I The Sun and News, Saturday, May 25, 2013/ Page 17 * From Our Readers ■ Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Tax revenue not part of sewer treatment discussion in Caledonia To the editor: In your article of the May 18 edition, ’’Village Council passes motion to increase sewer rates, rates,"” Caledonia Glen Village President Gilbert is reported as saying that Caledonia Village is ’’losing a significant portion of tax revenue that construc­ tion normally would bring" because of the "decision by the Caledonia Township to move the northwest portion of the township to the Grand Rapids waste water treat­ ment system.” I have to assume that tf THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP A 'I b •• ••• •• •• ,4?^ ci ft *L Ami ■ < •p c 2^0" J ‘ k*' z'w Ar SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD May 13, 2013 CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 7:07 p.m. by Bremer with Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation. ROLL CALL AND ATTEN­ DANCE - Members present: Bremer, Vlietstra, Buckowing, DeMaagd, Eavey, Kenyon, & Wake; Others present: Middleton, four other public. BUSINESS - Set closing time at 10:00 p.m. on motion ... . .by Kenyon, support by Wake (all Ayes). Approve agenda on motion by Vlietstra, support by Buckowing (all Ayes). ^Approve minutes of April 8, 2013 on motion by Buckowing, support by DeMaagd (all Ayes). DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS ILLS - Approve bills totaling $90,328.06 on motion by Buckowing, support by Vlietstra (all Ayes). CLERK’S REPORT - Update and discussion on activities with­ in the department. IMunicipal insurance update provided by Jeff McCray from Burnham & Flower TREASURER’S REPORT Update and discussion on activi­ ties within the department. Treasurer’s report approved on motion by Eavey, support by Wake (all Ayes). CORRESPONDENCE Supervisor reviewed correspon­ dence received. Approve BUSINESS Township office renovations at cost up to $50,000 on -motion -by--| r' Vlietstra, support by Wake (all Ayes). Approve application of crushed gravel to various Township gravel roads at cost of $26,215 on motion by Kenyon, support by Wake (all Ayes). Approve budget adjustment with­ in Roads department on motion by Vlietstra, support • • by Wake (all Ayes). COUNTY REPORT Stolsonburg reviewed aetvities from Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. BUSINESS - Approve pursu­ ing historic designation for Depot building on motion by Eavey, support by Buckowing (all Ayes). Approve MATS conference for Bremer on motion by Buckowing, support by Vlietstra (all Ayes). PLANNING AND ZONING Update and discussion on activi­ ties within the department. Adopt e Ordinance 03-2013, Ordinance to Amend Sections of Articles 19, 21, 22 & 24 of Zoning Ordinance 01-2010 on motion by Vlietstra, support by Wake (all Ayes). EMERGENCY SERVICES Update and discussion on activi-’ ties within the department. Approve Ambulance Services Contract with Yankee Springs Township for summer 2013 on motion by Eavey, support by Vlietstra (all Ayes). Approve hir­ M ing employee mg POC prepending VanderLaan President Gilbert's comments were reported incorrectly. It is true that Caledonia Township is in discussions with the City of Grand Rapids regarding the treat­ ment of wastewater from its northwest district that cur­ rently flows to the Village treatment plant. This option is being diligently pursued as it delays indefinitely the need for the Township to fund at its own expense a multi-million dollar expan­ sion of the Village plant. The Grand Rapids option would largely eliminate the current requirement for the Township to continue to purchase additional capacity n the Village plant for new connections as overall increases in wastewater vol­ ume will be diverted to GR. This loss of connection fee revenue to the Village from new Township sewer customers is what President Gilbert was referencing in his comment. The Township's potential agree­ ment with Grand Rapids regarding sewer treatment would obviously have no bearing on tax revenues to the Village of Caledonia. Richard Robertson, Treasurer Caledonia Township Visits valuable part of public school education To the editor: I am very pleased that TK students had the opportunity to meet a real Buddhist monk, Sunim Deok Wun, in Mr. Mollica’s sixth grade history class. Mr. Mollica was my son’s favorite teacher in sixth grade, and he has given my SOn what I hope will be a lifelong iove for histories and biographies. From reading Julie Makarewicz’ article about the monk’s visit in the May 11 issue pf the Sun and News, I am confident that many of the students will benefit from what may be their first experience with meditation. . The silent monk’s testimony about the healing power of prayer gives all of us encourage­ ment to seek the assistance of a higher power to improve •I* our lives and our relation­ ships with others.. I greatly commend Mr.Mollica for arranging for such positive role models to visit his history class. These experiences are at the heart of what we value in our pub­ lic school system. Fritz Lowe Middleville , Scots host top-ranked EGR Tuesday in regional semifinal The Caledonia varsity girls’ lacrosse team has had another outstanding season, and it ain't over yet. The Fighting Scots will host East Grand Rapids for a Regional 2 Division Semifinal contest Tuesday in Caledonia, with the winner Friday’s to advancing Championship Regional game. The Scots opened play in tournament state the Saturday,- toppin e> visiting Mattawan 20-3. Ashley Watson had six goals and an assist, and Keagan Pontious added four goals and two assists to lead the way for Caledonia. The Scots also got three goals each from Matti Hisey and McKinzie Arnold, two from Savannah Monroe and one each from Jacquie Andreano and Jamie Ulanch. Helene Miller made 12 saves in net.’ Caledonia is currently ranked third in the state in Division 2, the highest it has ever been ranked. The Pioneers who the Scots face Tuesday are ranked number o one, with Grand Rapids Catholic Central in between them at number two. Of the Scots nine losses this season, six came against teams ranked first, second or third in the state across all divisions East Grand Rapids, Catholic and Rockford Central. The Scots currently sit at eighth in the all-division poll. Caledonia celebrated senior night Tuesday, sending its senior class off in style with a 19-5 win over visiting Haslett. Arnold, a senior captain, GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. I 06800158 I THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOLS BOARD VACANCY I The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Board. This is to complete the final 18 months of a Board Officer’s term. Applicants are to submit a notice of their interest, in writing, to: David Smith, Board President 10051 Green Lake Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333 Letter of interest must be submitted by June 17, 2013. Please call 795-5521 with any questions o o 00 —A GO —A o ho TOWNSHIP BOARD TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 03-2013 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS OF ARTICLES XIX, XXIV, XXI, AND XXII OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE 01-2010 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN THE TOWNHIP OF THORNAPPLE ORDAINS: Section L Amendment of the following Articles and Sections of the Zoning Ordinance 01-2010 of the Code of Ordinances, Thornapple Township, Michigan, to read as follows: Section 19.53 Mineral Extraction and Processing Each mineral extraction and/or processing facility shall conform to the Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads led the team with six goals, Caledonia led 9-4 at half time and outscored Haslett 10-1 in the second half. Miller made eight saves to keep her team in the game and spur a second half surge. Scot head coach Ralph Shefferly said, great defense was provided by seniors Liz Frey and Kendra Venema and Brenda Distante. Caledonia had a total of 53 shots at the net for the game, Watson added four goals, Pontious two and Andreano, Brianna Hoogterp and Frey had one each. following standards: (d) Before the commencement of any mineral extraction, a 10/47fence (standard farm-type fence) or six foot chain link fence (or a suit­ able substitute approved by the Planning Commission) shall be erected around the perimeter of the active extraction and/or pro pro-­ cessing site and maintained in good condition until extraction and *L _ w t mining operations have been completed. A locked gate shall be provided at all access points from the public road to the extractive operation. Said gates shall be closed and locked at all times except during the permitted hours of operation. Iho as otherwise provided in this Article. i ! I 1 (f) Pole mounted signs. (k) Vehicle or trailer-mounted signs not used during the normal course I of business which are parked or located so they are visible to motorists on a public street for the primary purpose of displaying I messages, advertising copy for a buoiness? Section t024»9 24.9 Signs in Office and Commercial Zoning Districts Section 21.30 Plat and Site Condominium Subdivision Regulations (b) Plat or Site Condominium Subdivisions Design Standards. The I * I following design standards shall apply to all Plat or Site Condominium developments: (6) Natural areas including surface water and wetlands on the site shall be included in common open space areas and shall not be included within any lot or unit, to the extent possible. Section 21.38 Common Open Space Residential Development Common Open Space Residential Developments are subject to the fol­ lowing requirements: (a) Site Development Standards: Planning nnd fonning ho fw- ncrccncd and that adequate oeeurity Section 24.3 Prohibited Signs The following types of signs are prohibited in all zoning districts, except Section 24.2 Definitions For the purpose of this Article and other applicable portions of this Ordinance, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings hereinafter defined: Abandoned Sign means a sign serving a premise, business, or service that is vacant or unoccupied for more than 180 days. (10) Wetlands, 100-year floodplains and surface waters shall be incorporated into common open space to the extent possible. Section 22.5 Wetlands. All areas designated as wetlands by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Natural Reoourocj and Environment (DNRE) are hereby declared to be “Wetlands” in the Township and are subject to the provisions of this Ordinance as follows: I I A. All wetlands in the Township are hereby subject to the provisions of 203 PA of 1979, “The Wetlands Protection Act” [now part of 451 PA of 1994] in order to encourage property conservation, use and development of the wetlands. Average Grade (See Grade) Encroaching sign shall mean a sign which projects beyond the private property line into end or over public right-of-way. Grade shall mean average grade measured within 10 feet of sign base. Ground Mounted Sign shall mean a sign which is supported by one or more uprights in or upon the wM round or a monolithic base. — .j logo thaft- Height ofground shall not exceed eight feet above average grade mounted signs n (see definition: Height of tgft? • ■ • • 4* . jf the bajo of tho pir jl Sign). ifhe-Monolithic supporting structure? shall not exceed 18 inches in height. The bottom ofsign is not to exceed 36 inches from B. A deDiimated wetland ahall not bo included on any lot.-pareol, tree* n 2, Effective Pate . i days following its -publication, or a synopsis of the same, in a seven , _ newspaper in general circulation within the Township as provided by law. A Acopy copy of ofthe the zoning zoning ordinance ordinance isis available available for forpurchase purchase or or inspection inspection at e Main Street, Middleville, MI 49333, during regular business hours Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm and Friday 9am-noon. above the ground by one or more uprights or poles, with all parts Adopted: Mayl3, 2013 Published: May 25, 2013 Effective date: June 1, 2013 of the display surface of the sign more than three (3) feet or more Michael Bremer, Supervisor above the grade at the base of the sign face. Susan Vlietstra, Clerk average grade. Pole sign shall mean a sign having a sign face that is elevated That this Ordinance will become effective 1 i II 06813151 COUM NOUHNQ OFFORTUHITV i I �T Page 18/The Sun and News. Saturday, May 25, 2013 I * Troians make by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Defender Kayla Strumberger said the key is communication. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer team recorded its 12th shut out of the season by topping the tenth ranked team in the state in Division 3, 3. Delton Kellogg, 2-0 in Middleville Wednesday. Strumberger leads the Trojan defense in front of keeper Aly Miller, along with Tara McKenna and Alaina Pohl. She said it doesn't really matter much to her if her team wins 3-0 or 41 on any given evening, but the shutouts are nice. “It just makes me feel a little bit better because someGimmwty CaWe <\>rf* times I feel our defense is doubted because we have such strong players up top,” Strumberger said. “Most of the people that are up top are seniors or juniors and they’re all going to college for soc­ cer somewhere, so our defense is not looked at as strong as our offense. It is kind of a good thing when we get a shut out because it shows that our defense is pretty good too.” The Trojans controlled the play throughout the evening, especially early on, and never let the talented Delton Kellogg offense get on track. The Panthers managed just one shot on goal, which Miller saved. “We didn’t get a lot of shots on goal. If you don’t Sunday 6:00AM II 7:00AM 9:30AM •II . 11:00AM 12:00PM 3:00PM Ill 4:00PM 6:00PM 7:00PM Monday 6:00AM 7:00AM 9:00AM 11:00AM 12:00PM 2:00PM ’ 3:00PM 4:00PM II 6:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM •II 6:00AM I 7:00AM •Il 9:00AM 12:00PM 3:00PM 4:00PM 6:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM Wednesday 6:00AM 7:00AM 9:00AM ,. 9:30AM 10:00AM 11:00AM 12:00PM - LIVE ON DEMAND 616 891-9330 3:00PM 4:00PM •Ii 6:00PM •Ii 7:00PM Hl 8:00PM Thursday 6:00AM 7:00AM 9:00AM 12:00PM 3:00PM 4:00PM • • 6:00PM 7:00PM •Ii ii 8:00PM Friday 6:00AM 7:00AM 9:00AM 9:30AM 11:00AM •I 12:00PM 3:00PM 4:00AM 6:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM Saturday 6:00AM 7:00AM 8:00AM 9:00AM 10:00AM 11:00AM 12:00PM 1:00AM •I 2:00PM 3:00PM • • Donkey Ollie Catholic Forum Spirit of Life Church Peace Church Bluegrass on Stage Caledonia Village Meeting Kids ACKookin' Donkey Ollie Terry's Tips Donkey Ollie Catholic Forum Kids A Cookin' Peace Church Bluegrass on Stage Spirit of Life Church Donkey Ollie Kids A Cookin' Donkey Ollie Terry's Tips Government Meetings Donkey Ollie Catholic Forum Kids A Cookin' Bluegrass on Stage Donkey Ollie Kids A Cookin' Donkey Ollie Terry's Tips Government Meetings Donkey Ollie Catholic Forum Kids A Cookin' Spirit of Life Church Access to Blugrass Peace Church Bluegrass on Stage 6:00PM 7:00PM shoot you can’t score,” DK head coach Alan Mabie said. “We only had a few opportunities. Their defense shut us down and held us. We had a couple of times we could have taken some shots and missed taking them, but for the most part their defense just held us.” It was a battle of two teams with very good defenses. Delton Kellogg finished off its season Thursday recording its tenth shut out of the year. The Panthers only allowed six goals in the regular season. The Trojans had only given up nine heading into the reg­ ular season finale against West Ottawa Friday. The Trojans found the secret for beating the Panthers early though. 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X/ *?$??• With just under ten min­ utes left in the first half *— Emily Adams played a ball * ahead to Graham, who found the back of the net again to T * Saar" put her team up 2-0. ‘ “I think we came out strong. They're a great team, Trojan defender Dakota Jordan (4) keeps a close eye obviously well coached. on Delton Kellogg’s Hannah Phommavongsa late in the They won their conference second half of the Trojans’ 2-1 win over the Panthers this year, but I think we're playing really good soccer Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) right now,” said TK head coach Joel Strickland. 4 He was excited to have Scheidel back, and said mid­ fielder Hayley Balsitis played one of her best games of the season as well. “Hayley continues to dominate the middle for us, ■a Strickland said. “There are so many plays where she is the assist to the assister. She HIGHEST PURITY SALT doesn't get credit for that in FOR POOLS AND SPAS WITH CHLORINE GENERATORS, the score book, but we see it. aka SALT SYSTEMS She led the team tonight with 10 steals. She is just a great * FOOD QUALITY all-around player.” Strumberger said she was especially pleased with the way her teammates worked to control one of Delton’s best all-around players, AQUASALT, LLC Hannah Phommavongsa. HOUSTON. TX 77056 wWw. aquae a I Leo m “We have to talk a lot and 40 LB NET WT. (18.1 kfl) tell each other if a ball is coming and somebody is r..I dribbling a ball towards us »• jL. L.» v J Vand say who’s taking the ball and who’s getting rid of it,” Strumberger said. The Panthers were happy to have faced the kind of competition the Trojans pro­ vided. Delton Kellogg faces Kelloggsville in the opening round of its Division 3 District Tournament Tuesday, with the winner moving on to take on top •Il ranked South Christian in the district semifinals at South POOL SALT NOW IN STOCK AGUA?"«'- 9980 Cherry Valley (M-37) • Caledonia 616-89*1-0303 • www.maynardswaterconditioning.com 0 I Thornapple Kellogg’s Jessica Ziccarello (right) looks for a way around Delton Kellogg’s Maddie Conrad in the offensive end during the second half of Wednesday’s non-conference contest in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Christian. ll We didn't play our best game, but we hung with it,” Mabie said. “We know what we can do better. Right before districts when we're going to play a team that played even with them or beat them, I think it might be a good awakening for us to see where we have to step up our game to be successful next week.” The Trojans will host Creston for their opening round match in the Division 2 state tournament, Tuesday at 6 p.m. The w inner of that contest faces the winner of Monday's match between Hastings and Grand Rapids Christian Thursday in the district semifinals at East Grand Rapids High School at 5 p.m. Byron Center will take on either East Grand Rapids or Ottawa Hills in the first semifinal of the day Thursday, at 2:45 p.m. The district championship game at East Grand Rapids is slated for 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1. TK was 12-3-2 heading into Friday's match. The Trojans fell last Friday in a non-conference contest at Traverse City West 2-1. Holley Tripp headed in a comer kick from Graham to tie the game at 1-1 in the first half, but TC West answered a few minutes later to get the lead back for good. All three goals were scored in the first 16:05 of the contest. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. -z J,. <:L’ 1 iV' Il I I I I L tat V SElKlJ si si is (k iii -ii Ci i to Kli©I 't I I c �The Sun and News, Saturday, May 25, 2013/ Page 19 South has top three scores Scot softball team ends the at The Meadows to win Gold regular season with 24 wins I ■s * IT”! I ?**! *15 ■» -— » '' | mu.. | t '■ < issmlii < a i I f W a1a : ji ta is i j. ’ * to Mr M • ‘ i. i'10 At« fa ■ i aw* ! -'it* Ml I The combined line for Fighting Scot pitchers Morgan Swift and Whitney Denton looked like this Tuesday: 14 innings pitched, one run, nine hits, one walk and 13 strike outs. Swift and Denton led the Fighting Scot varsity softball team to a sweep of its dou­ bleheader with Grand Ledge to close out the season. Swift picked up her 12th — win of the year in the second game of the doubleheader, a 5-0 Scot victory, striking out ten and only walking one. The Comets managed just three hits through Swift's seven shut-out innings. Mackenzie Butgereit got Caledonia all the runs it would need with a three-run home run in the bottom of the first inning. She finished the game 2-4 with four RBI, also driving in one of the Scots’ two runs in the bot­ tom of the second inning. Ashley Miller kept her hot hitting going, going 2-3. Andrea Gerloski was 3-4. “Morgan and Whitney are throwing the ball really well for us right now and our players are playing great defense and are hitting the ball,” said Fighting Scot head coach Tom Kaechele. PJ 5* ‘j 1ip ■ We are starting to peak just in time for districts.” Denton struck out three, gave up six hits and just one earned run in the Scots' 5-1 game-two victory. The Comets got their only run in the bottom of the seventh inning. Gerloski was 2-3 with a double and an RBI to lead the Caledonia attack. Miller and Swift also had a pair of singles each. Hannah Horvath and Butgereit were both 1-3 at the plate. Butgereit, Swift and Rachel Willoughby added RBIs for the Scots. Carly Lorencen drove in the only run of the afternoon for the Comets. The Scots end the regular season with a 24-5 record. They head to Wyoming Tuesday to take on the Wolves in their Division 1 Pre-District contest, begin­ ning at 4:15 p.m. The winner advances to Saturday momdistrict . semifinal ing’s against Byron Center in Wyoming. Caledonia knocked off Grant and then Kenowa Hills to take the champi­ onship at Saturday’s Kenowa Hills Quad. Swift got the win in the South Christian captured the OK Gold Conference championship by winning the league’s 18-hole tourna­ ment at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University Friday. The day’s top three scor­ ers were Sailors, led by Nick VanderHorst’s 80. Teammate Kade Hoeksema shot an 81 and Johnny Kendall an 83. The Sailors also added a 92 from Josh Riemersma to finish with a championship game, an 8-3 Scot victory. She struck out ten and didn’t walk a batter. Caledonia scored five times in the top of the second inning against the Knights. The rally started with three consecutive walks. Maddy Poll then drove in the first two runs with a single. A couple runs scored on passed balls, and Gerloski would add an RBI ground-out in the inning. Gerloski and Poll both finished 1-3 with two RBI. Horvath was 2-4 with an RBI. Miller went 2-3 with a single and a triple. She scored three times. Caledonia defeated Grant 10-3 to start the day. Denton tossed a complete game to get the win. She struck out nine and didn’t walk a batter. The Tigers had just six hits. The Scots pounded out 13 hits, including three each for Miller and Horvath. Miller scored three times. Horvath had two RBI and scored twice herself as well. Butgereit, Karleigh Hoekstra and Denton had two hits each as well. Denton and Swift had doubles. Hoekstra, Denton and Horvath had two RBI each. Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity softball team closed out the regular season by split­ ting its non-conference dou­ bleheader with visiting West Monday Catholic in Middleville. The Trojans hit well from top to bottom in their 8-7 game-two victory. They piled up 14 hits in that went. Paige Lajcak led the way, going 4-4 with a pair of dou­ bles and three RBI. Erin DeVries, Morgan VanPutten and Cassie Clark had two hits each. VanPutten had a double, a single and two RBI. Sandra Gerou also drove in two runs with a dou- ble for TK. Graycen Bailey got the win in the circle for TK, striking out five. The Falcons took game one 5-4. TK got off to a good start, getting a double from Lajcak in the first inning. She scored on a single from DeVries, but TK was held without another run until the sixth. TK broke through again with Gerou driving home DeVries and Morgan with a single in the home half of the sixth. Gerou eventually scored herself on an RBI sin­ gle from Ashley Roy. That was the end of the Forest Hills Northern came from 3-0 down to top the Fighting Scots in the final varsity baseball game of the regular season Tuesday in Grand Rapids. Caledonia jumped out to a 3-0 lead with two runs in the first inning and a third in the top of the second, but the Huskies were able to scratch across single runs in the third, fourth, sixth and eighth innings to score the 4-3 walk-off win. The Scots’ Luke Ganzevoort was hit with the loss, despite not allowing an earned run in his four and two thirds innings of relief work on the mound. He struck out four and walked two, but did allow six hits. Jordan Vantil started for the Scots, and gave up one Trojan rally though. earned run on two hits and TK head coach Andy two walks through three Saldivar said Lexi Aspinall pitched well in the second game. The Trojans open postsea­ son play Tuesday, taking on South Christian at 4:15 p.m. at Wayland Union High School in a Division 2 Pre­ District contest. The winner of that game gets the chance to face the host Wildcats in the district semifinals Saturday, June 1, in at noon. Lakewood and rC\l Kelloggsville will square off Tco CD in the first district semifinal O of the day Saturday, begin­ ning at 10 a.m. * ■ .<L Trojan team also got a 111 from Andrew Guriel, a 116 from Mason Lettinga and a 117 from Matt Ranes. from Hooten Danny Lucas and Hastings Vanderbosh from Wayland each shot 91 to lead their respective teams. The Trojans return to action Thursday at their Division 2 District Tournament at Quail Ridge. innings. He struck out four as had two hits apiece as well. Clark and Krueger had two well. Logen Hudson had a pair RBI each. In the 6-0 win to start the of singles and an RBI to lead the Fighting Scot offense. day, Stegehuis and Heath Justin Krueger, Ryan Zoet, Hoogerhyde had two hits Nick LoMonaco, Chris Clark each and both drove in two and Isaac Andrusiak had one runs. Stegehuis had a pair of hit each. Krueger and Clark doubles and Hoogerhyde had each had RBIs. Clark's one one. Trey Roelofs was 1-3 with hit was a double. The Scots scored two wins an RBI. Scots take taKe on The over Covenant Christian last Friday, May 17, topping the Wyoming in Wyoming in a Division 1 Pre-District con­ Chargers 6-0 and 16-8. pitchers test Tuesday at 4:15 p.m. Caledonia’s shared the workload, as six The winner of that game will different guys threw in the take on Byron Center in the two non-conference contests. second district semifinal of day in Wyoming Hudson led the Scot the offense in the 16-8 game-two Saturday, June 1, at about victory. He was 3-3 with noon. The district championship three RBI and two runs scored. Andrusiak also drove game in Wyoming is sched­ in three, going 2-3 at the uled for 2 p.m. plate. 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The Huskies battle back to top Scots in regular season finale TK wins last regular season game, meets South Tuesday p 10*; 46 BUDGET SLASHED Off Air in 45 Days • After 30 Years Call Caledonia Twp: 891-0070 Call Caledonia Village: 891-9384 616-891-0150 ja Caledonia Community Cable Corporation Years Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner Studio location: 9809 Cherry Valley Ave SE (M37-West Side) Mailing Address: PO Box 288, Caledonia, Ml 49316 New Email Address: lnfo@caledoniatv.com 8 —A —A CO 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com OPEN 7:30 TO 5:00 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY_______________ �| Page 20/The Sun and News, Saturday, May 25, 2013 I Scots finish second in White, open district Tues The Fighting Scots didn’t have the OK White Conference finish they were hoping for. East Grand Rapids con­ trolled play for nearly the entire match and scored on three set plays to top the Fighting Scots 3-0 in Caledonia Monday. The loss drops the Scots to second in the OK White Conference, as they finish with an 8-2 mark in the league. Megan Kazanowski scored twice in the second half and assisted on a firsthalf goal by teammate Hannah Wilcox to lead the Pioneers. Wilcox headed in a comer kick by Kazanowski with 16 minutes left in the opening half to put their team up 1-0. Kazanowski scored a sec­ ond header goal for the Pioneers with 28:27 remain­ ing, knocking in a direct kick z ’z from teammate Alicia Dills. Dills also tapped a free kick for Kazanowski with just under ten minutes to play, and Kazanowski blast­ ed a line drive shot over the head of Scot keeper Brooke Hubbel for the game’s final goal. Caledonia bounced back •It on Senior/Alumni night Wednesday, topping Fruitport in the final game of the regular season 5-0. Fighting Scot seniors Sarah Spees, Corrie Good, Hannah Jablonski, Sam Maher, Shelby Kresnak, Kendra Stauffer and Cariota Cots and their parents were honored at half time. Good helped spark the Scot offense early on, team­ ing up with Rubina Veerakone on what head coach Steve Sanxter called a good “combo play.” Veerakone found the net with a shot to put her team 1; ■ini' 4' I w* r »L llil’ i i & 1 - $ ip v * jflP .Y.U . T'’- J ? Osl •Wne 06813096 May 28 Auction Caledonia’s Corrie Good speeds past East Grand Rapids defender Megan Kaczanowski on her way in towards the Pioneer goal during the second half Bid online at ww \v. M 37 a uc t io n. co m featuring: M37Auction.com • Furniture Consignment Auction • Tools up 1-0. A shot by Good also led to the Scots' second goal. Stauffer chased down the rebound and fired another shot at the Fruitport net. That • Asphalt Company (616) 871-2662 Liquidation • Much more INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR PRESS CARRIER CALEDONIA AREA I I Paul (616) 541-0564— District Sales Manager Yankee Springs Golf Course and the ThomappleKellogg high school golf program will be holding Junior Golf Clinics this sum­ mer. These clinics are open to boys and girls ages 8-13. Each junior golfer will receive a 15-minute group instruction on each the put­ ting green, chipping green and driving range. Once the mini instructions are com­ pleted the golfers will have an opportunity to apply those skills on the golf course. The dates for the clinics are June 10, 11, 14, 17, 19, 20 and 21. The advance golfer clinic will begin at 8:30 a.m. and Monday thru Friday between 9:30am-6pm THE GRAND RAPIDS *. Be someone who gets it. JL J Be someone who gets it Equal Opportunity Employer 06811584 i * ' 1 - ? aa ■ ■ I —- the beginner golfer clinic will begin at 9:15 a.m. The clinics will run each day until 11:30 a.m. On the final day of the clinics there will be tourna­ ment for all the players that have participated in the clin- I I I I I I -J"*# All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome • Complete Collision Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Frame Repair • Glass Repair Call... 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Contact: » second shot was was deflect­ ed by the Fruitport keeper and it took a third shot, another by Stauffer, to final­ ly punch the ball into the goal. Good got her first goal of the night with 11 minutes left in the first half, finishing off a pass form Maddy Morse. Veerakone added two unassisted goals in the sec­ ond half, and the Caledonia defense finshed the night by allowing just one shot on goal at Hubbel’s end of the field. The Scots finish the regular season with a 12-3-3 mark. They open postseason play with a trip to Lansing Everett Tuesday. Game-time is set for 6 p.m. in the opening round of the Division 1 state tournament. The winner of that game will play Thursday at 7 p.m. in the dis­ trict semifinals at Forest Hills Central High School aginst either the host Rangers or Okemos who also meet Tuesday. Holt takes on Grand pt® i Reliable Transportation Required Tuesday & Thursday Afternoon - Sunday Morning - Caledonia’s Shelby VanLaar powers her way around East Grand Rapids’ Haley Johnson during their OK White Conference contest in Caledonia Monday even,ng« (Photo by Brett Bremer) Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) • New Appliances A X " That’s . I I II *10 off; I N '•'to* V 1» ___ I ■ Lube/Oil & Filter Change ■ I I I A - Z> • • •• a Up to 6 qts. Some restrictions apply. See dealer for details. I look forward to seeing you soon. MIDDLEVILLE AUTO CENTRE 203 Main St. (downtown Middleville) i 269) 795-5300 ■ I Ml w SI kiJ I |'( �’I T The Sun and News, Saturday, May 25, 2013/ Page 21 Trojan girls close regional by winning mile relay by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It didn't take long for Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field coach Abby DeWildt to move into the celebration. The Trojan foursome of Shea. Fiona Shea, Morgan McNutt, Taylor Ward and Molly Lark finished off Friday’s (May 17) Division 2 Regional Meet at Mason High School by winning the 1600-meter relay in 4 min­ utes 9.24 seconds, finishing a second and a half ahead of the second-place team from Harper Creek. DeWildt jumped in to start preparing them for their next race, at the Division 2 State Finals Saturday (June I) at Forest Hills Eastern High School. “There is always some­ thing to learn, even if they win,” DeWildt said. “I’ll give them their glory, but we knew that they could do that. Hand-offs. We’ve got to fix our hand-offs, but they ran fantastic. They're peaking at the right time.” Lark, the anchor of the relay team, was a two-time winner on the day. She was also the individual champion in the 400-meter dash, fin­ ishing that race in 1:00.54. u -< ■\ th I I Jx i, 1 '^1 \ 1 ' 1 Lt I * LMV 3$ I?" *• I At J ' '*Wi8U 1 «l 1 ■<l»6 S Wt Thornapple Kellogg’s Daniel Vannette races towards the finish of the 8‘00-meter run during Friday’s Division 2 Regional Meet hosted by Mason. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The four members of the relay team push each other in practice. DeWildt said none ' -fiih ‘ a ' i e i’ Z ■ ®<tS ■KSSiUl III t •< k ’ at »» .. . Al • 0 & ,0 4 if i •u - =■> 1 1 a I "1 I 0 I - 1 SshlM • meter relay. Mason was third with 68.5 points, followed by TK 60, Hastings 56, Jackson Northwest 55.5, Charlotte 50, Ionia 50, Coldwater 31.5, Harper Creek 28.5, Gull Lake 25, Parma Western 23, Marshall 21, Pennfield 17, Portland 10 and Wayland 6. Shea also qualified for the state finals in the 100-meter dash, with a third-place time of 13.00 seconds in the race. Lakewood's Mycah Ridder won the event in 12.80 and Ionia's Hailey Mcroberts was second in 12.98. Shea was also third in the 200 with a time of 27.01, behind Marshall's Kitana Espinoza (26.53) and Lake wood's Ridder (26.73). David Walter from the TK boys' team was the only Trojan athlete to qualify for the state finals in two indi­ vidual events. He did it in the 1600-meter run with a thirdplace time of 4:25.53 and in the 3200-meter run thanks to — a fifth-place time of 9:53.69. Mason's Tanner Hinkle won those two races, taking the 1600 in 4:18.24 and the 3200 in 9:47.20. He was the only athlete to win multiple individual events in the The Trojans’ Janie Noah works her way through the boys' meet. crowd at the start of the 800-meter run Friday at the Harper Creek edged Division 2 Regional Meet hosted by Mason. (Photo by Hinkle and the host Bulldogs Brett Bremer) for the boys' title, finishin oo with 109.5 points. Mason was second with 102, fol­ lowed by Charlotte 75, Parma Western 69, Eaton "We Can Help” Rapids 68, Wayland 58, Hastings 44, Ionia 37.5, ALONG WITH ALL YOUR OTHER FOOT CARE NEEDS INCLUDING DIABETIC FOOT CARE AND SURGERY. Coldwater 33, Thornapple Kellogg 19.5, Gull Lake 14, Marshall 12, Lakewood 8.5, DR. EMILEY Jackson Northwest 5, 37 years experience Portland 5 and Pennfield 3. 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. Ordway Aaron and CALEDONIA, Ml Board Certified Brandon Dollaway both scored for TK in the 400Accepting New Patients meter dash, with Ordway placing fifth in 53.76 and Dollaway eighth in 54.36. TK's boys also got points • SCREENED TOP SOIL from Jacob Calkins' fourth­ • STONES - Landscape place time of 15.91 in the ] 10-meter high hurdles, and drainage TK's girls' team also had • SAND Fill or beach/play Heather Raymond eighth in the 100-meter hurdles • DRIVEWAYS - Gravel, crushed | (18.12), it's 800-meter relay concrete or asphalt team place fourth (1:51.08), and Lawson place fifth in the 1600 (5:34.32) and sixth in the 3200 (11:53.60) Thornapple Kellogg’s Morgan McNutt takes off with the baton for her leg of the 1600-meter relay Friday, during the Division 2 Regional Meet at Mason High School. McNutt was joined by Fiona Shea, Taylor Ward and Molly Lark in winning the event with a time of 4 minutes 9.24 seconds. (Photo by Brett Bremer) of them wants to finish behind another in a race in practice. They compete in practice, and depend on each other come race time. “We practice so hard and we push each other so hard,” Lark said. “We compete in practice every single day and it only makes all of us better for right now. Running in practices, we race each other and we're constantly pushing each other to go faster in practice so we know how it will work out - like it did today.” Lark said she loves the teamwork aspect of the relay race, making it a little more special than the champi­ onship in the open 400. “Molly works hard, and her hard work is paying off. She has grown tremendously in four years," said DeWildt. That 1600-meter relay team was the second Trojan relay team to earn a spot in the state finals. The top two finishers as well as those who met pre­ determined heights, dis­ tances and times in each event earned spots in the Division 2 Lower Peninsula Track Finals. The Trojan 3200-meter relay team of Ward, Grace Possett, Janie Noah and Casey Lawson finished sec­ ond to Jackson Northwest in 1 its race, coming in with a time of 10:04.31. The Northwest team of Jessica De]aney, Lexi Kohn, Haley Nugent and Kaitlyn Arnold took the race in 9:42.59. “They ran well today, DeWildt said. “Everybody, about everybody, came in and bettered their seed ___ is all you can ask for. which A jot of pRs' finjshing better PAIN IN THE ARCHES KENT PODIATRY I 891-9133 § —A —A DON’S DOZING < 269-795-7830 J si “mi A I 1 T ——----------------- ~ He/,- BHJ & JO r-n WWR * r-.' >■ / - ■3M 91 -—« Ovet 40 Yeais in Ban? Co.! y• < % ■i r * ■_ ; T~' ■ ■ I■ I." • <• • ‘1008-2013*^ ■ Jr**.*#* ' 1 -1 ■ ( x-i: 5 ....... ... -1 New Arrivals Daily! 57 BOBBIN'S COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE CENTER Your Local GM . 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Garnish each steak with one cilantro sprig. you on a culinary adventure Bi* To get your grill time just right, download SteakTime, Omaha Steaks’ free app with an innovative grill timer, at www.itunes.com/appstore. Grilled Ribeye Steak with Chimichurri Salsa FAMILY FEATURES ■ttT:' A 10. Allow foods to “rest” for 5 minutes between cooking and eating. This will help them retain moisture when you cut into them. Mediterranean flavors make per­ 1/4 1/4 I 2 1/2 1/4 1 2 Chimichurri Salsa fectly grilled steak even better. 1/2 Makes 1 cup You can find more 1/2 adventurous recipes at 2 www.OmahaStcaks.com. cup green onions, minced teaspoon fresh cup red bell pepper, minced cup cilantro, minced tablespoon jalapeno, minced teaspoons fresh garlic, minced teaspoon sea salt teaspoon fresh ground black pepper tablespoon extra virgin olive oil tablespoons red wine vinegar lime, juiced Combine all ingredients and mix well. ■■ Korean Barbecue leef Tenderloin with Stir-Fried Bok Choy * V - •- T-. * Serves 4 to 6 MLP .If' A ’ & p * /s. J pounds Omaha Steaks Sirloin Tips cup Mediterranean Steak Marinade 4 to 6 skewers Thaw sirloin tips. Prepare Mediterranean Steak Marinade. Drain sirloin tips and place in a resealable bag with marinade. Marinate sirloin tips in refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight. Agitate bag periodically to ensure marinade is well combined with the sirloin tips. 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Remove tenderloin from plastic, and place in a large resealable bag with Korean Barbecue Marinade. Marinate overnight in refrigerator. Remove tenderloin from marinade, and season with steak rub. Sear tenderloin on all sides on a pre-heated grill. Place in a 250°F oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 125°F for medium rare.' With 15 minutes remaining, prepare the bok choy and heat Korean barbecue sauce. Remove tenderloin from oven, let rest 15 minutes. Slice and serve. Garnish with cilantro and a mixture of sesame seeds*. Combine all ingredients and mix well. 1 Korean Barbecue Marinade Makes 2 cups 1 2 2 I 1/2 2 1 tablespoon sesame oil tablespoons garlic, finely chopped tablespoons fresh ginger, minced cup canned pear juice cup soy sauce tablespoons brown sugar tablespoon crushed red pepper Place sesame oil in a thick bottom pot and add garlic and ginger. Place pot on a medium burner and add the rest of ingredients and slowly bring to a boil. Bring heat down to a simmer and cook while stirring for approximately 5 minutes. Remove sauce from heat and refrigerate for up to one week. Stir-Fried Bok Choy 1 1 1/3 1 tablespoon canola oil pound bok choy, chopped cup Korean barbecue sauce tablespoon sesame oil Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste In a wok, briefly heat canola oil. Add bok choy and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add Korean barbecue sauce and sesame oil to wok and mix well. Serve while hot. I �Page 24fThe Sun and News Saturday, May 25, 2013 Schroder qualifies for state finals in three events Hannah Schroder is going to be busy June J at East Kentwood High School. That's where the Division 1 Lower Peninsula Track and Field Finals will be taking place. Schroder won two individual events. and anchored the Fighting Scot varsity girls' track and field team's 3200-meter relay team which placed second at Friday 's (May 17) Division I Regional Meet at Holt High School. Schroder wont he I geo­ meter run Friday in 5 min­ utes 20.22 seconds and the 3200-meter run in J1:24.99. Those two races came after she teamed with Allie Donalson, Olivia Bordewyk and Megan Seromik for a runner-up time of 9:47.51 in J •> the 3200-meter relay. East Lansing's Carla Jones, Mado Glew. Sarah Goble and Zoe Morse won the 3200-meter relay in 9:40.29. The top two finishers and others who met the pre­ determined times, distances and heights at the regional meets around the state last weekend earned spots in the state finals. Schroder and the 3200meter relay girls will be joined at East Kentwood by Jake Overway from the Caledonia boys' team. He placed third in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles with a time of 39.96 to earn a spot in the state finals, finishing behind Portage Northern s Jacorey Lipsey (38.54) and East Kentw s Antoine Lloyd (39.64). East Kentwood dominated both »!• the boys' and girls' meets. The Falcons won the girls' regional title with 150.5 points. East Lansing was second w ith 113 points, followed by Okemos 71.50. Caledonia 55, Grand Ledge 55, Portage Northern 49. Jackson 40, Battle Creek Lakeview' 38. Holt 21, Battle Creek Central 21, Kalamazoo 20, Lansing Everett 12, Portage Central 9, Lansing Eastern 6, Mattawan 1 and Battle Creek Lakeview 1. Schroder was joined by Bordewyk in scoring in the 1600-meter run for the Scots. Bordewyk was fifth in 5:28.03. inches. while Kenny VandenBout placed eighth at 121-5. Piromari added a third-place mark of 47-6 in the shot put. Steven Sammons scored in the high jump for Caledonia, clearing 5-11. Caledonia was sixth in the 3200-meter relay in 8:22.88. sixth in the 400-meter relay in 44.46. Portage Northern 45, Holt 44.50, Battle Creek Battle Lakeview 41, Portage 41. Central 39. Caledonia 34.25. Jackson 31. Lansing Everett 26, Okemos 22.25. Battle* Creek Central 21, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 21, Lansing Eastern 18 and Mattawan 14.50. Overway scored in both hurdle races for the Scots, and was the second Scot to finish in the 110-meter high hurdles. Teammate Dean Chase was fifth in 15.46 and Overway was sixth in 15.47. Chase scored in both races loo, placing fifth in the 300 hurdles with a time of 41.62. The Scot team also had two scorers in the discus. Kardokh Piromari was fifth with a mark of 128 feet 7 Caledonia's girls' team also had two scorers in the 800-meter run. Donalson was third in 2:26.78 and Seromik eighth in 2:29.45. Holly Rave placed in two events. She was third in the 400-meter dash w ith a time of 1:00.62 and seventh in the 200 in 27.23. The Scot team also had Cara Murphy place third in the high jump. She cleared 5-1. The Scots’ final points of the meet came from the 1600-meter relay team of Donalson. Murphy, Seromik and Rave which placed sixth in 4:17.38. East Kentw •IO1 won the boys' meet with 123.50 points, aheatj of Grand Ledge 71, East Lansing 61, Kalamazoo Central 48. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 No. 22/June 1, 2013 t .oH ■I Local students among finalists in Meijer Great Choices Student Film Festival d 13 oM 23inq >iM 8! > einsb liiuriw itijisM 4 mliH >wT loorio? srii .mofIT LoorioZ al mli l o H HbbiM yoMaJ ms 316 .2130 |011 ; moriT loorbZ dooftl ' .rizsH 10207I i(ooW od£dcI ;1' bnu arlT » I dalsD 1 Uod oiorD OI IE man ID lamoD favhG oirioiM More than $20,000 in prizes will be given away to 18 Michigan high school stu­ dents on Saturday, June 8 for winning entries in the 2013 Meijer Great choices Student Film Festival. Two Middleville home­ school students are among the top prize finalists and 10 Thornapple Kellogg High School students are named as film festival trophy winners. Homeschooled Middleville students Ellen LeRoy and Lauren Sweers are among the top prize win­ ners. Trophy winners from Thornapple Kellogg High School are Brittany Buehler, Jacob B. DeLaat, Jordon Eash, Cody Hayes, Nicholas Iveson, Daniel McAlary, Woojin Park, • Selena Peabody, Jaccquelyn Pitman, and Taylor Tyndall. The Van Singel Fine Arts with along Center, Celebration Cinema, will “Meijer Great host the Film Choices ■ Student Festival” award presentation at 10 a.m. at Celebration Cinema North at Knapp's Corner, 2121 Celebration Drive, NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event starts off with a welcome reception for the finalists and their guests fol­ lowed by the awards ceremo­ ny beginning at 1 1 a.m. Students from high schools throughout Michigan and several home school stu­ dents, submitted more than 280 public service announce­ ment videos to be judged. The students submitted 30 second PSAs promoting pos­ itive choices in the areas of character education, healthy lifestyles, and/or celebrating diversity. There are two different audiences that the students targeted in their PSA’s: kindergarten through 6th grade and 7th through 12th grades. The Meijer Great Choices competition was designed for Michigan high school student filmmakers to exhib­ it their creative talent in communicaaudio/visual tions and to share their mes­ sages with K-12 schools throughout Michigan. Students and professors from Compass College of Cinematic Arts, Ferris State University, Grand Valley University, State and Western Michigan University were the prelimi­ nary judges and chose the finalists based on specific criteria. Sixty high school students throughout Michigan have been notified that they are finalists and are invited to participate in the awards event. There will be 18 first, sec­ ond and third place winners announced at the awards presentation. The top three winners from each category will receive prizes of $2,000, $1,000, or $500 in the form of a gift card to an Apple store or to Meijer. All of the finalists will receive an award and gift bag at the awards presentation. All 60 of the top PSAs will be shown at the awards reception on June 8. In August, the winning PSAs in each category will be repro­ duced on DVDs and distrib­ uted to schools across the state as tools for their charac­ ter education, health educa­ tion and diversity programs. DVD’s will also be made available to all Meijer stores for in-store airing, and will be sent to the media ’J’ ■- .-J Thornapple Kellogg’s Odyssey of the Mind team earned second place in World Competition held at Michigan State University. Pictured with their second place tro­ phy are front row (from left), Liz Cutlip, Grace Brown, and Dora Koski. Back row, Isaiah Guenther, Turner Halle, Sam Dickman and Ellie Adams. Thornapple Kellogg Middle School OM team places 2nd at World Contest See FINALISTS, pg. 2 Two Middleville men die in head-on crash <d *w noriT in atnsb sg ztnsb 2'XT 16 1131 01 i 2HHT afftfiiJ .rdgin nnvfl • vsdltfiM vslbbiM lani'j arb 12 dlOO I i yinuoD I arfT jift laad w e moil bvofl .VE-M sgirfoiM inaujqqE larilonE o erri lo n) bnuod aiiT ivalbbiM II qiobi .aiagnaa lo-rilnom IE (IE ol onim idt ■ by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg stu­ dents and Middleville resi­ dents gathered Monday night at TK’s Bob White Stadium to remember two 2008 TKHS graduates killed in a traffic accident Saturday night. Ryan Boyd, 23, and Matthew Dundas, 24, both of Middleville, were killed in the crash on M-37 south of 100th Street in southern Kent County at about 6:20 p.m. The two were reportedly best friends, coming home from a workout in Caledonia. oyd was driving south on According to M-37. Michigan State Police, he apparently tried to pass another vehicle, lost control of his car and hit a north­ bound truck head-on. The 29-year-old Middleville man driving the pickup truck and his two pas­ sengers, including a 6month-old baby, were taken to an area hospital, treated for minor injuries and were L.—— , ^ ■. i —■ — —4 »-**«*»•**£*< I ■ • A Ki ' •’] ■ I j ,1 ■ • —• »’ ESk'.’ f * rw <4 v V */ ^3 I ‘‘I lV * V /o I w r M.r . l; ’ ft —. * a 4 L-; ®)T New ’-.M’ i * T <1 -J*.*/ gf 1 A '^•1 I f I ••I•. < % >.* I > i &>.A. ->-r c/A •y . •’•J I J A, •• J?}” F ‘ . <k r* L?' L • • •» £ 1 V' •S' \ • x.’l k * ■ ■ i T v J. f-- -X ' A '’ 1 $ k & iia 1 •t t » w t' ” A ’ .■’ X ’' • rX‘ A A* t A handmade sign was put up at the Thornapple Kellogg High School honoring the two TKHS grads who were killed Saturday. X./ by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer With creativity, ingenuity and months of hard work, one of Thomapple Kellogg’s Odyssey of the Mind teams earned a second place rating last week in the world com­ petition at Lansing. The team is made up of sixth and seventh graders. All have experienced the world competition before. For some it was their second time and others have made it three times to the elite level. The team placed first in regional competition and second at the state finals in order to qualify for the world contest this year hosted by Michigan State University. “The program is getting stronger,” said OM team coach Annie Halle. “It con­ tinues to be something stu­ dents, administrators, and parents are embracing. It's run basically by volunteers and parents and we're creat­ ing an atmosphere at TK where it’s OK to do OM and other things.” Halle said the team that competed at the world com­ petition has students who are involved in a variety of school activities including sports, drama, and choir and band. “These kids are juggling a lot,” she said. Team members are Liz Cutlip, Grace Brown, Dora Koski, Isaiah Guenther, Turner Halle, Sam Dickman MH V’ H ' and Ellie Adams. The team worked on the problem' titled “It's How You Look At It” with a humorous performance fol­ lowing a fairy tale theme. The problem posed was to create and to present an orig­ inal humorous performance that included two characters who act naturally — to them - but odd to those around them. One scene required normal" establishing the behavior of one character that, at some point in the per­ formance, found itself among those who react to the out-of-place behavior. The other character’s behavior was to stand out, too, but this character was to end up in a setting where its odd behav­ ior was considered normal. Halle said the team was very excited with its success at the rnmnetition competition and is already talking about plans €4 for next year. The world competition this year brought in more than 825 teams from more than 25 different countries and all over the United States to compete in creative prob­ lem solving issues. “We really focused on the experience,” said Halle. “In addition to competing in the World Finals, this team from TK also built the Michigan OM float for the parade com­ petition and placed as a final­ ist.” At the World Competition, teams march in an opening ceremony, much like an Olympic Games opening ceremony. Odyssey of the Mind is aimed at developing creative problem solving skills and is open for students in grades kindergarten through col- See SECOND, pg. 2 In This Issue... • Caledonia FFA helps prechoolers explore science and nature • Grant helps Page students attend Starbase program • Caledonia FFA recognizes student leaders • One goal is enough for Scots to defeat Okemos \ *A �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday. June 1, 2013 SECOND, continued from page 1 Kt 'J 4? ' J. Ji'Ai Wd I M J. 1 TK OM team members perform their skit for school board members before leaving for the world contest. Pictured (from left) are Isaiah Guenther, Ellie Adams, Turner Halle, Sam Dickman, Liz Cutlip, Dora Koski, and Grace Brown. lege. During the competition, teams can also be paired with teams from other countries to serve as “buddy teams.” This year, the TK team buddied with a team from China. Halle said the experience of competing at the world competition and being involved with teams and cul­ tures from all over the world i§ something the students will never forget. TK Schools sent four :• ■r * - B 1 *L . Visit iJowntown AA L IU p ; r I K1D0 —w. ■■ M* * • ■ w L K . JI * MP teams to the state competi­ tion including two middle school teams, a high school team, and a Page Elementary team. All placed at the state contest, but only one of the middle school teams advanced to the World con­ test. Odyssey of the Mind was created by Dr. C. Samuel Micklus in New Jersey. In 1978, 28 New Jersey schools participated in the first cre­ ative problem-solving com­ petition. End of an era After 84 years in Middleville, Geukes Market will close June 1. The market hosted a final community appreciation reception last week. Pictured are, front row (from left), Qtonlnv/ Inn FY__ I-___ Michelle Stanley, Jan Geukes, Marcia Schondelmayer, and Rose Caton. Back row, Amanda Kirkland, Don Geukes, Mike Kersjes and Nick Myers. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) mil »10 FINALISTS, continued from page 1 > ga ijk * ---- ---- *■■■< - - Welcoming sigh t The southeast corner of Main Street and M-37 in Middleville has undergone a transformation. In recent months the Downtown Development Authority pur­ chased and installed an electronic sign. This spring, the DDA enhanced the corner with landscaping, including a brick retainer wall, trees, and flowers, all as a way to entice more visitors to downtown businesses and recre­ ational opportunities, (photo by Julie Makarewicz) statewide. The purpose of the film festival is to highlight the tal­ ent of the state's audio/visual students while allowing these students to make a positive impact on our state's K-12 youth in the areas of diversicharacter ed. and healthy ^^esty^es; was developed in partnership with Meijer Inc., the Meijer Family Foundation, Chemical Bank, the M.E. Davenport Foundation, Celebration Cinemas and the Van Singel Fine Arts Center. 10 Buy, Play & Eat Local You r •I r •> XW, di»ft r fa rZ‘ H, , * xWxiiff A ’ • * A 9 Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Students of the Month Kraft Meadows Middle School recently honored 27 students as Students of the Month. The students were nominated by teachers and staff for their exemplary display of trustworthiness. Pictured are Kevin Arney, Parker Nanzer, Gaby Harper, Morgan Chrisman, Samantha Williams, Rachel Pezzato, Kaitlyn Verbrugge, Jennifer Lane, Onalee Smith, Carson King, Harrison Norkus, Justin Zoet, Anastasia Limon, Joseph Greene, Corey Burns, Taylor Waber, Jenna Smith, Jordan Bennett, Megan Phanrisvong, Emma Larsen, Miah Hansen, Erin Vigna. Not available for the photo were Cody Arnold, Anna Nacy, Makayla Smith, Alexis West, Alex Wilt. -ns 3 Hi will be open from 4 pm to 8 pm and every Wednesday through August 28. 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MON-TH 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 Middleville Village Hall, 100 E Main St. gomiddleville.org or can 269'795*3385 formore information (S) Stadium Seating SHOWTIMES 6/1 - 6/6 is also open Every Friday through October 18th ill * The Middleville Farmers and Crafters Market Sec i asked for it. Wednesday Evening June 5, 2013 'x'* • Local • Trusted • Fair 9369 Cherry Valley (M37) In the D&W Caledonia Village Center 616-891-5750 § SwierengaJewelers.com rr < I �The Sun and News, Saturday, June 1,2013/ Page 3 N GFWC-Gun Lake dedicates memorial garden r. • ‘*-43® ‘Vi -x,’> .ZJt 1 i V FT 1 L AV I? •k •A A -> * % * **^F1 ■* • <rj w Z * F 4 ‘w .J L. > >’l f N 4 J- •• • 4 itP J r. . fj- — " * • 9^ W-^ • •x- * K 1*: w. * J fl fJ t.4 ■i x’ 7 ■ ^4iP5 fei «• • <-*• i vy y b '«*A I < X »_ JRf. 4. ■ I •> . ■ .1> i >A ; •* A k AB a t I XT* * 2012 ME* 4 t GFWC ‘4 1 IS? vr- '. * Si -T« 1 » j? - .n •* 1 4 .yr-i*" IV i. u w Ii *••* 4 1 tJ * % .* . f ♦fvt*4 njMLA •A J h V' -V* I ; i > • --w -w FT ** ’ -* * I 0?^ 5*-^. Wr• “ V-4^* » - «*» w !*T< * •*! - h A*. The GFWC-Gun Lake Area memorial garden dedication 51 Club president Pat Kreple talks about the garden with Mary Buckmaster, Lois Page and Judy Kidder who assisted with the ceremony. v V- i ■.itiV «s ft** ’ • - t " TA i •I a I 11 •t, 1 * • • / • ■»A < J Ain I feta i risH ntro?:^ • A' & I blurt1 ny. Family and friends joined the group for the special event, The garden honors memory of Jean the Medendorp, Cheryl Mills and Agnes Woodward, three club women who died in 2012. Club president Pat Kreple led the ceremony and was assisted by Mary Buckmaster, Judy Kidder and Lois Page. The story of how the garden was estab­ lished was shared and the names were read of all club members who have died *w h 41 & TL’X- 2* .* T I « I Lka* ft ■ F- V T Sy-1 E- v •'** 'A »*> J J7 • < *x J si’* iMs r4' 4 Zjts] » c*V** ar*-- - W W Aa * •• f K/F 9 x . /• r • V >F~ J RV.- •V •4 e; •> * since the club started 30 years ago. The idea for a memorial garden was presented to club members in 2012. Donations were given to purchase a bench and tree. With town­ ship approval, the location in the southeast comer of the park was approved and gar­ members dening group brought plants from their homes to establish a perenni­ al garden. A tree was planted and brass plaques'attached to the bench honoring the names of the women who passed away in 2012 with space so more names can be added. For more information visit club. the about www.gfwcunlake.org or call 616-822-2874. fee® ,■ .w^ cX-'. S' X-b The General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake, gathered at the new memori­ al garden in the Yankee Springs Township Park May 24 for a dedication ceremo­ f. • wn?l.t e> ¥^v * § >* t -’ L I * A* k f2 •4 . 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The employee, Jeremy Henshaw, 31, from Gaines Township, reportedly Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-809-870-7085 I0(l stepped in front of the sus­ pects’ vehicle to try to keep him from leaving the Mobil Street Truck Stop 76th around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 28. According to the Kent County Sheriff’s Department, the juvenile got into a car, which left the scene, hitting the store employee. Henshaw received minor head and neck injuries and was transported by AMR Metro to ambulance Hospital. Police are investigating the incident. * Ca/bdonia For the kvtoiA/th ofjuwce OkvLy Hair Color. Hair Cut. Style. I I I I I "B-rlug this coupou to I recetve20? 0 shear pleasure Call to schedule your appointment today! ; Mon. & Fri. 9-5; Tuesday - Closed Wed. & Thurs. 9-7 Sat. 8 - 1 I I I I I L HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR CUT PERM **w COLOR **- **W NAILS HAIR CARE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY ID CM CD CO 122 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-7719 _ 795-7719 sen/lces I with Nettle. * exp.JUlAZ 30, 0013 I I I I I I I I I I I I I J .2^1 .IS^l C-aLedoluvahalrco.cokw >c f til c> ■' f i £ tn co 3 o �Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, June 1, 2013 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY alaskaF, ggg Middleville Wesleyan Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Applying All of the Bible to All of Life i 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 ra WWW- (Dutton LinitecC (ReformecC Church Sunday Services: 9:30 AM - Worship 11:00 AM - Sunday School 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study 6:00 PM - Student Ministries Our mission is to worship God and equip >1 ■omitted followers al Jesus Chnst who will reach our >/■ community with the Gospel Dr. Brian F. Harrison, Pastor is ’ Truto Thy \Nord •It Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth................. ., Pioneer Club...... Bible Study......... ............. 10:00 a.m. ............. 11:00 a.m. ......Weds. 6:30 p.m. .... Weds. 6:30 p.m. ....Thurs. 9:30 a.m. Frank P. Snyder, Scnvr I’istor Alan Moody. Youth P.istor firs!" BRIGHTSIDE Church Mornin g>£Star David Ordway. Yuurh Pa-ior Intern. church 9 RMLCfKU^I Leanne Bailey. Dodopmcnr and An Evangelical Covenant Community Public RclxtKru. (269)795-9726 Real. Relevant. Relational. .M-37, North of Middleville Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! www.brightside.org • 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor - Caledonia 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Sundays 5-7pm The Intersect (9-12th) Sundays 5-7pm KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm Sunday School.............................. Sunday Morning Worship Sen-ice Sunday Evening Service............ Wednesday< Student Ministries... Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer... Wednesday Word of Life Clubs A 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.org Services: 10:00 a.m. ..9:45 im. 11:00 im. .6:00 p.m. .6:45 p.m. .6:45 p.m. .6:45 p.m. 640Arlington Court • Middleville Next to Tires 2000 269.743.4104 PLA CE for Y O U www.fbcmiddlcville.net HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH I MomingStarChurchOnline.org middlcvillcyouthgroup.com the best I Presbyterian Traditional: 9 AM 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, Children’s Sunday ScliTtit: during worship, K - 3rd Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays at 6 p.m. 'Tfii $ Sunday Services 8 30am - Traditional II 00am - Contemporary •n 9 45am Bible Studies and Sunday School Nursery available ofyour week during services W! @ St. Paul Lutheran Church IT 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 tit Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org A Church foil Ages Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 Cliiirch 'In us iiiul tlnoiyh us www.FirstChurchHastings.org •1 r —J 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: * Saturday....................... Sunday.......................... Sunday (Spanish Mass) Rev. Jodie Flessner, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Wednesday Evening Services: Bible Study and Prayer........ Kids Time........................ Word of Life Youth Group .... 7:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Thursday Women's Bible Study 9:30 a.m Confessions of Truth ▼ Everybody is Somebody Come Worship with Us Good Shepherd Lutheran Church MIDDLEVILLE SUMMER SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9:30am/11am 20 State Street Middleville, Ml / www.tvcweb.com ■ () Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED | lltofcsi ■ B »Kl S miH ■ GOD'S WORD NOURISHES making.sense of the stuff we sometimes take Tor granted Contemporary Worship ...................... •It .9:30 a.m. Sunday School...................................... 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher Church Office: (616) 868-6402 www.lakesidecommunity.org I i ■ Sunday 9:30 & 11:15am Monday 7:00 pm Lf *** J 1 t .'7 . cornerstone church www.cornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue t» ■ bbSB Jr ’ 1 .PeaceCtiurch. tat 616.891.8119 Peace CHU•cw \ a 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 «« Celebrating *50 Years in 2012" Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Jr. & Sr. Youth Group 6: © p.m. Wednesday AWANA 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer 6:45 p.m. w Interim Pastor, Rev. Ernie Fiebig www.whitneyvillebible.org IkCA MIDDLEVILLE ■■ .the point ■■■! CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick and children's church 5449 76th Street. Caledonia. Ml 49316 616-698-9660 WWW thtpontchurch.com (From Grand Rapid* Go South on M-37, then Wwf on 76th Street) <hlHi 8^5 n j Fellowship Church 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52'11 and 4811 St Join us Sundays @ 9 & 11 am for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, 1 Whitneyville authentic church for the modern world Middleville United Methodist Church I i I fekh I Itapbs II u I Bible ^Church (MW itasa' I Sunday mornings at 9:30AM why 111 P Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm L Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www WhitneyvilleFellowship.org - 616-868-0621 s Yankee Springs Bible Church jBfL Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. 111 Church St. Office: (269) 795-9266 Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. (I mile off M-37 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children's ministry during worship in Irving) 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 10:00 A.M. Holy Communion Pastor Tony Shumaker Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectojy 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/chl7897 C www.umcmiddieville.org FA I—I A Lighthouse on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from Gods Word. 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 Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................. 7:00 p.m. I * li Pastor Merritt Johnson 06800318 •j I , 11 J 908 W. Main Street, Middleville i 9266 Parmelee Road (Missouri Synod) Worship....................................................... 9:30a.m. Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Sunday School................................. 11:00 a.m. Church phone (269) 795-8816 Adult Bible Class............................. 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Web site: http.7/goodshepherdlcms.googlepages .com Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor Pastor Terry Kenicz €1 “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace Church: (269) 795-2391 «• ------------- Schedule of Services:-----------Morning Worship Service ... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 11: •Ii a.m. Evening Worship Service . 5:30 p.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00 a.m. "A FRIENDLY Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee Rev. Tom DeVries. Pastor 795-3667 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-9623 middlevillecrc.org i ynE -rj 1 F 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Calvary Grace Brethren Church “ The Bible, The Whole Bible, and Nothing but the Bible." 13700 84th St., Alto, Ml 49302 • 868-7440 • Pastor Bryan Maley Website: www.calvarygracebrethrenchurch.com E-mail: calvarygbc@ymail.com Sunday School 9:30 a.m. • Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. 0 X’1 Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 ‘Bni/iiiih] ex CD SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH b ■Jb- J 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse Contemporary: 11 AM 405 N. M-37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269 945 5463 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST V t jrf.. J j ®fje ®(i) ®tme j jMetljobisit Cburd) Sunday Worship Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses............9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Considering becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information. F, Sunday & bi*’ All walks, One faith * i Make Ci * Service Times: Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org 1 $ • ♦ fM > tri * ♦ fJJJ • t • > • * �'— 1 The Sun and News, Saturday, June 1, 2013/ Page 5 * 7 * Grant helps Page students attend Starbase program - 4U Thomapple Kellogg Page Elementary students were able to attend the Starbase program at the National Guard Base in Battle Creek thanks to a $1,000 grant from the Community Barry Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council. Starbase is a math and sci­ ence program at the National Guard Base in Battle Creek. Robin Walters, who has now had two children participate in the program, worked with teacher Molly Formsma to seek the grant offered by the Foundation. All fifth grade students at Page were able to attend five sessions of Starbase, one of Which taught them about force and motion by creating rockets, which they were then able to launch. /k . w ’ ’<1 bt I to Ca j-7. ;r-. ► * fL’-i .-r ... /-.'I ** 4 4 * ! V ■ • >.3^1 > r 4 - >1 I ■ /W - • *« Mr Jr" - i. - •C-? - ,rU. L* Wj • » -R tl KiLW ’ A -» -^ 4' - HU. r a 6& • *- 1 J f.i 1 9 'w • - r-r 1 I - 'K A I * I Iw i y Tebos to celebrate golden wedding anniversary I I 1 |'; I — •• '-.t'.U-r-ts; L- • fl I rz — W 'i Al J •T Thornapple Kellogg Page Elementary students from Molly Formsma’s fifth grade c|ass |aunch rockets they made while attending Starbase, a math and science program at the National Guard Base in Battle Creek. Students were able to attend with the help of a grant from the Barry Community Foundation. Dan and Sandy (Woodman) Tebo will celebrate 50 years of marriage on June 15, 2013. They were married by Rev. Paul Deal at Cedar Creek Bible Church. They have three children: Lori (Tom) Bestrom, Bryan (Gerrie) Tebo, and Karen Boonstra; nine grandchildren: Kyle, Luke, and Olivia Bestrom, Brandi, Danielle and Cody Tebo, Tucker and Sydnee Boonstra; one great-grand­ son, Airryck Barker. Celebrations will include a family dinner party and a cruise at a later date. Gospel Light VBS ♦RI ft SERVING OUR COUNTRY •^r BUSINESS BRIEF I Call anytime for Sun & News ads... TK grad earns military honors * Cody L. Thorington, a 2007 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, will graduate with honors from Troy University as a distin­ guished military graduate and will be commissioned as a second lieutenant on active duty. Thorington will earn a degree in criminal justice with a military science lead­ ership minor and will gradu­ ate magna cum laude. Thorington enlisted in the U.S. Army before graduating high school. He completed his advanced individual training in Nov. 2008 at Fort Bliss, Texas. His duty stations include Fort Bliss, Texas; Fort Sill, Oklahoma; and Suwon Air Force Base, Korea. Thorington has served as a team leader, squad leader controller and engagement l during his assignment to 652 ADA while achieving the rank of sergeant. In 2011, Thorington was selected for the Green to Gold ADO program to com­ plete his bachelor's degree at Troy University. He and his family moved from Suwon, South Korea to Troy, t EJ ii * Mr II IlDDLEm I SO Mfr nJ I nJ =^V- \ I n 1R IhUntip 1 J I 1 : •• p 1-800-870-7085 K * Jason Manning Second Lt. Thorington Cody L. Alabama. He and his wife, Maria, have two children, Cael and Mallory. Code’s military awards include three ARCOM’s, four AAM’s, Military outstanding volunteer Service Medal, Leadership Award for Warrior Leader Course at Camp 09-11 Class Korea; Jackson, ' South Brigade Solider of the Year 2010; and runner up soldier of the year 2010 United States Forces Korea. CABLE Dr. Jason Manning has joined the staff of Seif Chiropractic in Caledonia. Manning is a graduate of Jenison High School and Grand Valley State University. He is a general chiropractor and board certified in physiotherapy, Seif Chiropractic will have an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. on June 11 for the com­ munity to meet Manning. There will be food and prizes during the open house at the office at 9090 South Rodgers Court. LIVE ON DEMAND Watch Us: Caledonia’s Public Access, Education, Government Station BUDGET SLASHED Off Air in 45 Days • After 30 Years Call Caledonia Twp: 891-0070 Call Caledonia Village: 891-9384 ft Caledonia Community Cable Corporation Years t«* Studio location: 9809 Cherry Valley Ave SE (M37-West Side) Mailing Address: PO Box 288, Caledonia, Ml 49316 & g New Email Address: lnfo@caledoniatv.com co cn hD k J J . I .V ■ irt (4 p.m. to 7 p.m.) « Mr* (it i •»oi «U»L© mWB UVftg oa TMt ROc* Middleville United Methodist Church * V’ 111 Church St., Middleville, Ml 49333 0 Who: ; What: Kids ages 4 years to 5th grade (Pre-register at 795-9266) Tues. - Songs, stories, dinner & TKHS Pool - $ 1.00 f Wear Red) Wed. - Songs, stories, dinner & Community g ii Craft ^Wear Blue) Thurs. - Songs, stories, dinner & Middle Villa • Inn Bowling - $2.00 (Wear Yellow) All off-site activities must have parent transportation •• i’T A / * Caledonia Community Cable Corporation > CHANNEL 98 _ 4 * I >1 269-945-9554 or u, I * ’ CALEDONIATV.COM 3 n am Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 11,12 & 13 �P«9e 6Ohe Sun and New*. Saturday, June 1. 2013 _ Mt ■ ■ I——— ■ — Wayne Robinson MIDDLEVILLE. MI Wayne Robinson, age 86. of Middleville, died very uncxpected I y on Wednesday, May 29. 2013. Matthew Ryan Dundas MIDDLEVILLE. Ml Matthew Ryan Dundas, of Middleville, passed away May 25. 2013 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Matt was bom March 15. 1989. in Chand Rapids, the son of Andy and Bobbie (Cri-sher) Dundas. A 2008 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. Matt attended Grand Rapids Community College and Grand Valley State University where he was studying exercise science. Matthew' was interested in athletics, good health and being physically fit. At age 14 he started working al the Caledonia Sportsman Club, pulling clays and earning his own money, Matthew was serving an internship at Bradford White I [ < 1 - I I as a Jab technician. Matthew will be remembered as a great kid. Matthew is survived by his parents. Andy and Bobbie Dundas; a sister, Amanda grandparents. Dundas; Ce° _^fl ed° : I I ter Saturday Hours Professional Services’ M Great Product Selections! ww caledon lavisioncenter oom isio nia Barbara and William Cnsher; aunts and uncles. Bill and Nancy Bailey, Scott and Bev Cnsher. Mark and Deb Cri-shcr. Kelley and Chip Anderson. Valene and Robert Melching; and man) cousins Matt was preceded in death by his grandparents. Lloyd A. and Orpha Dundas and an uncle. William Cnsher II. Matthew's funeral service was conducted at the First Baptist Church of Middleville, Friday. May 31, 2013. Pastor Alan Moody officiated. Burial took place in Mount Hope Cemetery . Memorial contributions to the Matt Dundas Fund, c/o Hastings City Bank will be appreciated. Please visit www.bcclergoresfuneral.co m to leave a condolence message for Matt's family. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! 616-891-2020 Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 4931 Call 945-9554 for more information. Richard J. Choryan, O.D, He was a lifelong resident of Middleville and lived as the third generation on the family farm. Wayne was bom on April 4. 1927. in Middleville, the son of Earl and Esther (Schleh) Robinson. He attended and graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School in 1945. Wayne honorably served in World War II with Company D, 8th Tank Battalion, as a field lineman in Germany. Wayne worked at Thomapple I hornapple Kellogg Schools from 1948 through 1986. many of those years as the transportation supervisor. F* * K L He was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed running his sawmill. Wayne is survived by his nephews, Lynden (Patty) Robinson, Gordon (Merry) Robinson. Ron (Patti) niece. Robinson; niece, Lois (Randy Frantz); and many nieces and nephews. Frederick Allen SIage I Ml FREEPORT. mi Frederick Allen Slagel, age 80, of Freeport passed away May 27,2013. • Fred was bom August 3, 1932 in Middleville, on High Street, the son of Edward and Lona M. (Sherman) Slagel. Fred was raised in Middleville and was a gradu­ ate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. Fred was employed at var­ ious jobs when he was young: including tree trim­ ming, the creamery, and engineering, and he was a loyal employee of White Products for 15 years and Steelcase for 25 years. Fred I enjoyed hunting, fishing and I gardening. Please join us for a free seminar where we will discuss the challenges retirees face when it comes to managing their retirement income and how New York Life and its affiliates can help meet those challenges. ■1 Foot & Ankle ( Pain Evodie Bernard of Caledonia was among more 1,500 than 1,500 Bob Jones University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the spring 2013 semester at the Greenville, S.C., school. To qualify, students must earn a 3.0 or higher grade point average. Jf C fl 9 Date: Thursday June 20, 2013 Time: 5 00pm - 6 30pm location: Uocelto Riwtorame 8256 Bro«jmoofB Av© SE Caledonia Ml R.S.V.P. (616) 871-9775 ext 103 KENT PODIATRY v < /1 f\ Diabetic Foot Care & .< More \ \A 1 \ <6' 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. 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And while the Dow is just one index, it’s nonetheless an important measure of the market’s per­ formance which means that you were likely glad to see the 15,000 mark eclipsed and you’d be happy if the numbers just kept rising. However, as you’re no doubt aware, the market does not move in just one direc­ tion. Typically, declines of 10% or more — or “correc­ tions” — occur about once a •It year. Unfortunately, they're not predictable. Sooner or later, the markets will indeed change course, at least for the short term. When this hap- ' pens, don’t panic — correc­ tions are a normal part of the market cycle. Still, you might Preschool students enrolled in the preschool and GSRP programs located at you desire. If this happens, Duncan Lake Early you may need to scale back Childhood Center spent sev­ on these investments and real­ eral weeks learning about locate the money elsewhere. different types of life cycles • Diversify — Always look such as plants, frogs, birds, for ways to spread your dol­ and butterflies at school. lars among a range of vehi­ With the help of cles — stocks, bonds, govern­ Caledonia FFA High School ment securities, certificates of students, they were then able deposit (CDs) and other to explore those life cycles in investments. Even within nature. The high school stuthese classes, look for ways to . dents paired up with pre­ diversify further, such as school students and planted owning different types of basil seeds and explored the stocks, bonds of varying green house to see the differ­ maturities, and so on. ent stages of plants growing. Diversification can’t guaran­ After the greenhouse they tee a profit or protect against were able to watch a yearling a loss, but it can help reduce lamb sheared, touch and feel the impact of volatility that the uncut wool and the cut can occur in a downturn. wool, and learn why sheep The Dow at 15,000 is cer­ shearing is important. tainly no minor event. And After their time spent since stocks don’t appear too with the FFA students, the expensive compared to their preschool students had time earnings, don’t be surprised if to explore pond nature using higher milestones follow. nets, buckets, and scoops But record highs can be made available from the quickly forgotten when the Kraft Middle School science market falls. By being pre­ department. pared for that day, too, you can help yourself continue to work toward your goals — If ~ — even when the major market 1- ■ IF indices have, for the moment, taken a wrong turn. This article was written by ■r/TS •£»1 Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. feel like you should do some­ thing to cope with the down­ turn. But what? Here are a few suggestions: • Keep investing — Too many people, when faced with a market drop, decide to “cut their losses’’ and take a “time out” from investing. But that can be a costly mis­ take — had these investors bailed out of the market in 2009, and only recently returned, they would have missed a substantial part of that 130 percent run-up in the Dow. And when you invest in a down market, your dollars may actually go farther if the market rebounds, because you would have bought more shares at the lower prices. • Review your portfolio — It’s usually a good idea to review your portfolio •It at least once a year, and it may be especially important during those times when the market changes directions. 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I >1 $ fl-*- A I* • 4 ..z 4^' • 4< | ’•LL Members of the Caledonia American Legion Post 305 lead the annual Memorial Day Parade. '".,s After the parade, the American Legion Post hosts memorial services at the ceme­ tery. •• !• ■ X’ Affifi X? kk* Sjuiutf XC-W ^CALEDONIA STRING PLAYER ■<w'* HC CM i*W ■w *• iMih W I Members of the Caledonia String Players perform during the parade. ML i 4 • bVl ** A / .• t * 9 am OW W RS * W# MW W& I Wfo I '"-Wt y TIM ft-* I— Kids line up along the Main Street waving to firefighters and others in the parade. Flags fly at the memorial site in Caledonia's Lakeside Cemetery. Caledonia Ameican Legion Post members fold the American Flag •' I) » VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN ■ ?■ ■?.»< PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET FOR 2012-2013 FISCAL YEAR & PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 10, 2013, at 7:00 p.m„ the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Village Hall. 250 S. Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, to hear and consider comments regard- ing the proposed Village budget for the July 1, 2013 through June 30. 2014 fiscal year. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Caledonia Village Offices. » s 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 22, 2013 06813148 VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Caledonia Boy Scouts from Troop 202 take part in the parade tradition. Y I �%_ I I. V The Sun and News, Saturday, June 1,2013/ Page 13 I < Caledonia FFA recognizes student leaders I V I % V-L. /I 1» • I *1 u <J IJI 7 h i iu 1 fJ I fl ’i . I Jin b •kA h i • ■I I r* I X iff their support of the FFA and agriscience and natural resources education. They included CHS counselors Deana Kurtis Hoffman, Pienta and Danelle Scott. The banquet concluded with a live auction. The Caledonia FFA is over 50 members strong preparing students for lead­ ership and careers through hands-on learning experiences. The chapter was founded on Feb. 26, 1936, and has served thousands of students over the past 77 years. For more information, contact FFA advisors John Schut or Stacy Bender at 616-891-8129 at Caledonia High School. * Over 100 Caledonia FFA members, alumni and guests attended the annual Caledonia FFA banquet at Caledonia High School. The banquet recognized the work of members in the areas of leadership, personal devel- opment and career explo­ ration. Darrell Kingsbury offered a welcome on behalf of Caledonia Community Schools followed by an awards program. Members were recognized for involve­ ment in career development FFA award winners include (from left), Koral Lewis, Lexi Lieske, Alexi Wolf, Makayla Agostini, Hailey Goble, projects, proficiency awards Alexandria Schut, Nathan Frahm, Kori Stewart, Zach Parent, Kellie Cronin, Brandy Lanser, Emily Folkema, and leadership contests. Emily Folkema, Makayla Cameron Hutson, Ken VandenBout and Matthew Rogers. The Caledonia FFA Boosters and Alumni awarded over Agostini and Lexi Lieske $4000 in scholarships and awards. won the Star Greenhand The Caledonia FFA presented the Al & Jackie preneurship projects in beef Charlie Crissman award for first year high Alumni and Boosters also Steeby Service Recognition production. Brandt Lanser Outstanding Junior, respec ­ school members. Alexi Wolf Scholarship to Nathan awarded scholarships for was recognized with the Star and Alexandria Schut were tively. Hailey Goble earned Frahm and Koral Lewis. The post-secondary education to in Agribusiness award for his chosen as the Mike Newell the Star in Production James Ellis Scholarship was Ken VandenBout in memory work in the landscaping Outstanding Sophomore and Agriculture award for entreindustry. Zachary Parent was of the late Elton Smith and to awarded to Kellie Cronin. members Community chosen as the recipient of the Kori Stewart in honor of the Caledonia Farmers Elevator Paul South and Wayne were recognized with the families. The Honorary FFA Degree for Award for plans to pursue Steeby Leadership post-secondary studies in Washington Conference scholarship was agriculture. Nathan Frahm employment testing on motion by SYNOPSIS “ I awarded to Cameron Hutson was recognized with the Vlietstra, support by Eavey (all THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ’“ -r 1 § o Ayes). Approve purchase of DeKalb Outstanding Senior and Matthew Rogers. The V— BOARD 3 b* CM radios for new ambulances at Agricultural Award. May 13, 2013 Northern Cross Foundation o cost up to $5,000 on motion by CALL TO ORDER - Meeting Township ol Yankee Springs S84 N BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE MICHIGAN 4W33 called to order at 7:07 p.m. by Vlietstra, support by Buckowing 269 795-9001 / FAX 289-796-2388 Bremer with Pledge of Allegiance (all Ayes). COMMITTEE REPORTS SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE and Invocation. Update and discussion on variROLL CALL AND ATTEN­ June 4, 2013 • 6:30 p.m. PUBLISHER ’ S NOTICE: ous meetings and progress of DANCE - Members present: Yankee Springs Township Hall All real estate advertising in this news ­ Committees. Approve Memorial Bremer, Vlietstra, Buckowing, 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act DeMaagd, Eavey, Kenyon, & Day service at Mt Hope and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which motion by Eavey, Wake. Others present: Cemetery on Purpose of Meeting: collectively make it illegal to advertise * support by Buckowing (all Ayes). Middleton, four other public. “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ Supervisor Mark Englerth letter dated 5.24.13. Approve tree removal at nation based on race, color, religion, sex. BUSINESS - Set closing time RE: Inter-County Drain Project (also known as: The Cud handicap, familial status, national origin, at 10:00 p.m. on motion by, Parmalee Cemetery on motion age or martial status, or an intention, to Drain). by Vlietstra, support by Wake (all Kenyon, support by Wake (all make any such preference, limitation or Signature of Township Clerk: Janice C. Lippert Ayes). Approve agenda on Ayes). Approve meeting closing discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with motion by Vlietstra, support by time oL 10:10 pm on motion by Date & Time of Posting at Township Hall Office: parents or legal custodians, pregnant Buckowing (all Ayes). Approve Vlietstra, support by Wake (6 women and people securing custody of 5.30.2013 • 3 p.m. I Ayes, 1 No). Approve grant minutes of April 8, 2013 on children under 18. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as application through Burnham & motion by Buckowing, support by This newspaper will not knowingly amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Flower for building security on DeMaagd (all Ayes). accept any advertising for real estate South Christian ’ s varsity motion by Vlietstra, support by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). which is in violation of the law. Our DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF readers are 'hereby informed that all Buckowing (all Ayes). softball team scored three CURRENT BILLS - Approve The Yankee Springs Township board will provide necessary and dwellings advertised in this newspaper ADJOURNMENT - Meeting bills totaling' $90,328.06 on reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the runs in the first inning and are available on an equal opportunity motion by Buckowing, support by adjourned at 10:08 p.m. hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being basis. To report discrimination call the went on to a 6-1 win over Respectfully submitted by considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the Vlietstra (all Ayes). Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toil-free telephone number for Becky Schultz, Deputy Clerk Thornapple Kellogg in the CLERK’S REPORT - Update meeting or public hearing upon 7 days notice to the Yankee ~~ • • • the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Springs’Township Board by writing or calling the following: and discussion on activities with­ The complete text of the minutes Division 2 Pre-District con­ in the department. Municipal may be read at thornapple- test at Wayland Union High Janice C. Lippert, Yankee Springs Township Clerk i s twp.org or at the Township Hall insurance update provided by (269) 795 r 9091 c? School Wednesday. Jeff McCray from Burnham & during regular business hours. Flower Trojan head coach Andy 06800158 SYNOPSIS TREASURER’S REPORT Saldivar said his girls were THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Update and discussion on activi­ ready for the Sailors, but just VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ties within the department. JOINT MEETING Treasurer’s report approved on couldn't put enough hits May 13, 2013 motion by Eavey, support by together to score runs. CALL TO ORDER - Meeting Wake (all Ayes). Paige Lajcak and Taylor called to order at 6:01 pm by CORRESPONDENCE Township ol Yankee Springs Supervisor reviewed correspon­ Bremer with Pledge of Allegiance McLeod had two hits each tS4 N BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE MICHIGAN 48333 289 793-9081 / FAX 289.796-2388 and Invocation. dence received. for TK. McLeod drove in TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. ROLL CALL AND ATTEN ­ BUSINESS Approve TK ’ s lone run, scoring Cassie MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. DANCE Township Members Township office renovations at PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL cost up to $50,000 on motion by present: Bremer, Buckowing, Clark who was pinch running HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013 COMMENCING AT 7:00 I P.M. AT THE Vlietstra, support by Wake (all DeMaagd, Eavey, Kenyon, after a single by Sandra TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD. MIDDLEVILLE, MI - BARRY COUNTY, CON­ Ayes). Approve application of Vlietstra & Wake. Village mem­ Gerou. bers present: Pullen, Lytle, Lutz, crushed gravel to various CERNING THE FOLLOWING: “We only struck out three Township gravel roads at cost of Reyff, Schellinger & VanNoord; Proposed Ordinance Amendments to the Sign Ordinance will be as listed: absent: Endsley. Others present: $26,215 on motion by Kenyon, times, so we put ball in play, • Article III Section 3.16.6(a) "Altering maximum sign height in the Chief Noonday M-179 com ­ Fleury, Middleton, Denton, 5 support by Wake (all Ayes). but not the green, ” in mercial corridor from 6 feet to 15 feet”. Approve budget adjustment with­ other public/media. IBUSINESS - Approve agenda Saldivar said. in Roads department on motion • Article IV Special Exception Uses “Adding exemption to SEU procedure for Fireworks Retail The Trojans were always by Vlietstra, support by Wake (all on motion by Reyff, support by Sales". Wake (all Ayes). Approve minAyes). in the game thanks to some • Section 4.5. N, 4 (A) and (B), and 6 (a) and (b) “Amending to include new Fireworks Retail Sale utes of March 26, 2013 joint REPORT COUNTY meeting on motion by VanNoord, fine defense by Morgan laws”. Stolsonburg reviewed actvities • Article V, Section 5.6, 2 (a) “Adding Soil Erosion Permits Required for Residential Site Plan from Barry County Board of support by Buckowing (all Ayes). VanPutten behind the plate IApprove moving forward and set- and the rjght side of Ashley Commissioners meeting. Reviews”. ting committee for participating in BUSINESS - Approve pursu­ • Article XII, Section 12.4, 3.b. (1). (a) and (b) “Change Roadside Setback Distance in the Gun Lake Roy at first, McLeod in right. ing historic designation for Depot Taste of Middleville event on Residential Zoning District” “35 feet from right of way on Patterson Road, 25 feet for other roads motion by Wake, support by Lytle and Chloe Graham at second building on motion by Eavey, and other regulations. ” I(twelve Ayes, one Abstain, one support by Buckowing (all Ayes). base. • Article XVII (Signs) “Elimination of Festoon-Type Signs from the prohibited list” Approve MATS conference for Absent). Discussion regardingI Anna Timmer and Abby Barry County Expo booth, con• Section 17.4 - Exempt Sign “Addition of Banner Signs and Sandwich Signs to the exempt list of Bremer on motion by Buckowing, tacting TK School ’ regarding Safe Colon had three hits each for support by Vlietstra (all Ayes). sign types:. Routes to School, and CPR train ­ PLANNING AND ZONING the Sailors. - • Section 17.7 - Special Exemption Use Signs “Alteration to create Signs granted as a Special ing for elected officials provided Update and discussion on activi­ TK finishes the year with a Exception Use”. ties within the department. Adopt by TTES. Set next meeting date Ordinance 03-2013, Ordinance for Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at record of 16-12. • Article II - Definitions. 6:00 pm at Village of Middleville Saldivar said his girls put to Amend Sections of Articles 19, The proposed Ordinance changes are available for public inspection during regular business hours Hall. 21, 22 & 24 of Zoning Ordinance in a lot of hard work, and that (Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m.-Noon). a.m.-Noon), until the public hearing. Written ADJOURNMENT - Meeting 01-2010 on motion by Vlietstra, comments concerning the proposed Ordinance may be submitted to the Clerk at the above location helped make it a great season adjourned at 7:00 pm on motion support by Wake (all Ayes). prior to the hearing. by Reyff, support by Wake (all overall. EMERGENCY SERVICES AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE Update and discussion on activi­ AYes)- ... . u The Sailors will take on Respectfully submitted by The Township will provide necessary and reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at this ties within the department. Becky Schultz, Deputy Clerk and Wayland today (June 1) in Approve Ambulance Services public meeting upon 6 days notice to the Township Clerk. Village of the second of two district Denton, Elaine Contract with Yankee Springs All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion Middleville Clerk contests Township for summer 2013 on semifinal at of the above proposals. motion by Eavey, support by The complete text of the minutes Wayland Union High School. hA read at the Village and Cathy Strickland Vlietstra (all Ayes). Approve hir­ may be Frank Fiala Township Halls during regular Kelloggsville and Lakewood 06813582 Secretary M employee Planning Commission Chair ing POC __ mee t in the first at 10 a.m. pre­ business hours. pending VanderLaan 06813476 Call anytime for Sun & Mews classified ads 269-945-9554 THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP r a Rams —• Trojans don’t put enough hits together to keep up with South A - . 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Chandler Austin of Indiana served as the swine judge. He is a student at Purdue University and is involved in the show-pig industry. Jordan Parker of Indiana showed the grand champion lamb. The champion goat was Illi shown by Wyatt Nixon of Indiana. The grand champion hog was shown by Riley Klingenberg of Dorr. The Caledonia FFA also garnered support from 14 livestock producers and feed companies. A Glassbrook Grant from the Michigan FFA Foundation also sup­ ported educational activities at the show through livestock evaluation, sheep learning resources and livestock equipment. I Enjoy clearer and cleaner water and SAVE BIG! Jordan Parker (right) of Indiana shows the grand champion lamb at the Caledonia FFA Blue and Gold Show at the Barry Expo Center over the weekend. He is joined by his brother Bailey Parker (center) and the show judge Joe Hobbs. South Christian tops TK baseball in district South Christian's varsity baseball team scored a 4-1 w’n over the fhornapple Kellogg varsity baseball team in its Division 2 PreDistrict contest at Wayland Union High School Wednesday. The Sailors moved out to a 4-0 lead, with Zach Brtnkerit driving in three of his team's four runs. He knocked a two run double in the bottom of the fourth inning which put his team up 3-0 at the time. The Trojans managed just one hit off of Sailor pitcher Sam Memmelaar, who earned the win. The Sailors will take on Wayland Union in the first of two district semifinal games being hosted by the Wildcats today. Lakewood meets Kelloggsville in the second. 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans only gave up 12 goals all year, but a quarter of them came in their Division 2 District Semifinal against Grand Rapids Christian at East Grand Rapids High School Thursday. Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity girls’ soccer team was downed 3-0 by the fifth ranked Eagles, who advanced to today’s district final to face the host Pioneers. “They're just a great team,” TK head coach Joel Strickland said. “It showed tonight. I think in the end it doesn't take away from what our girls have done this year. We really, I think, have begun something good in Middleville soccer. This is one of the best teams ever, in my opinion, to go through • • TK.” it in to put her team up 2-09 The Trojans were 14-4-2 with 24:48 to play. this season. They recorded Just about eight minutes 13 shut outs and were just later Christian's Kailey Jo shy of the school record for knocked another ball that goals in a season. went just over Miller’s fin­ “A lot of it is the seven gertips, this time from about seniors,” Strickland said. 25-yards straight in front of “They’ve worked hard and the goal. The ball smacked worked their tails off for the crossbar and went years to get to this place. straight down there Elise We've got a lot of talent Decker was waiting to blast coming behind us, but it’s it into the open net for the unfortunate for the seven Eagles. seniors. You hurt for them.” DeVos scored the lone Things really started to goal of the first half for the hurt for the Trojans as the Eagles, off an assist by Meg Eagles upped their 1-0 lead Krause. to 3-0 with two goals about Demi Scott, Kelli eight minutes apart in the Graham, Holley Tripp and middle of the second half. Erin Scheidel did what they The Eagles’ Monreau could to create some chances DeVos knocked a corner at the other end of the field kick from left to right over Tor TK, but they could never Trojan keeper Aly -Miller, sneak a shot past Christian and it found Calsee keeper Jesse Bultsma who McLemore on the far side of finished the game with six the net. McLemore knocked saves. Scott put on a strong charge at the Eagle net late in SCREENED TOP SOIL the contest, but was tackled I’ i ' ’ A as she got into the Eagle STONES - Landscape goalbox. She managed to and drainage pop back up and beat SAND - Fill or beach/play Bultsma to the ball, but was knocked down from behind * DRIVEWAYS - Gravel, crushed —A by the Eagle keeper as she A concrete or asphalt tried to get a shot off and the Eagles managed to clear it away from their net. The Trojans picked up their attack, putting an extra *• J I / * • • DON’S DOZING > 269-705-7030 ■ > .■ukj Thomapple Kellogg defender Alaina Pohl steps in to knock the ball away from Grand Rapids Christian attacker Anna Mindling during the second half of Thursday’s Division 2 District Semifinal in East Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) attacker up top in the second half, and that managed to break up the Eagles' possession in the game a bit. ‘ “We had a couple oppor­ tunities to score, but their goalie is great and she made the right decisions,” Strickland said. “We knew Wyoming earned a spot in great effort. She struck out going in that both teams would have a few opportuni- today’s Division 1 District eight and walked two. The ties and they took advantage Semifinals they’re hosting by Wolves did manage seven of theirs and we didn't. They scoring a 3-0 win over hits. Wyoming will take on kept the pressure on and I Caledonia in Wyoming in felt like once that pressure their teams' Pre-District con­ Byron Center in the first dis­ trict semifinal of the day started we didn't know how test Wednesday. Serria Bailey had an RBI today, with East Kentwood to respond necessarily to it. “We had a few opportuni­ double in the Wolves' three- and Forest Hills Central fac­ ties. It's a learning period for run rally in the top of the sec­ ing off in the second, with us. We have to grow from it ond inning, and earned the the district championship and come back. If we want to win in the circle striking out game scheduled to start go far in the tournament, five and walking four while around 2 p.m. The Fighting Scots finish we're going to have to beat allowing just one single by Morgan Swift. the season with a 24-6 teams like this.” Swift took the loss for the record. Miller had three saves in Scots in the circle, despite a net for the Trojans. TK reached the district 06813631 semifinal thanks to a forfeit win over Grand Rapids Creston Wednesday. The Eagles knocked off Hastings in their opening round game Tuesday, 7-0. The Trojans topped West Ottawa 2-0 Friday (May 24) | in their regular season finale. Miller played what Located in Caledonia Strickland called “one of her best games of the year” to Accepting Consignments earn the shutout. Graham fired a free kick over the West Ottawa Keeper for TK’s first goal in the 17th minute. Just three minutes later, Graham assist­ ed on a goal by Emily Adams who made a great run and shot the ball in from the “WE WILL PICK UP YOUR ITEMS FOR 18 to make it 2-0. 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Caledonia's varsity girls’ uxxer team defeated Okemos 1-0 in the Division I District Semifinals at Forest Hills Central High She wait* hl you move and then •* she react* to that She * just so smooth, she s probably a move lo beat you one of the most dangerous offensive players I’ve ever coached al Caledonia and School Thursday Fighting Scot forward Kendra tested Stauffer she had a couple opportum ties she almost finished earli­ er and the last one was the Okemos goalkeeper Caroline Serkaian a couple time* throughout the game, forcing charm ” The Chiefs had a bit of an edge in possesion in the first half, and the Scuts pick cd up their play a big in the second 40 minute* Okemos wasn't backing down though, led by aggressive junior attacker Knstclle Yew ah The Chiefs earned a restart that was the equivalent of a short comer kick with about the C’hiefs’ keeper to make diving stop* late in the first half and early in the second beat Stauffer finally Serkaian with 27 minute* 23 second* b lively fast player*.” Caledonia head couch Steve Sanxler ’She drevn t male remaining in the second half, driving her way up the left side ami getting by the last two defender* at the top of the bos before blasting a low hard shot into the net. “She’s one of those dccep eight and a half minutes to play Yew ah headed a low hard ctom just over the Scot goal fa* * < . I nSH Rubtna Caledonia s Veerakone crashes into Okemos’ Sarah Kim as she goes for a header m during midfield the Thursday s district semdi(Phofo by Brett nal Bremer) Caledonia s Sarah Spees (2) and Okemos Knstehe Yewah chase after a bouncing ball along the sideline dunng the second half of Thursday’s Division 1 District Semifinal at Forest Hills Central High School (Photo by Bren Bremer) me one in me the openme minute wh^h led to a goal by > cwah bl axled a boun* mg hall with her right foot in fnmt of the Scot goal that 1 glanced off the top of the 'll crossbar in the final minute "Il s always nerve-wreakmg. but they had to sweat rhnnigh some opportunities we had as well.' Sanxtcr said "It all evens out. and I- rw * 1 nm i 0 anything can happen ()kem<w didn't have too KT- ■ j ii d-;a mi am. ml tnd it it fcv many dangerous shot* on goal, thank* lo Sarah Spec* and Olivia Clipfell who led I as j wdata m j fea!ulain >5t niji ¥n‘ taM >«« the Fighting Scot defense in Brooke helping keeper S Fighting Scots Kendra Staufer (11) and Sam Maher (9) celebrate as they head towards their bench at the end of their team s 1-0 win over Okemos in the Division 1 District Semifinals at Forest Hills Central High School Mil®1* CaledoniaTV.com CABLE ^*60?AM I 700AM 930AM 1100AM 1200PM 3 aw I I * I f# ft fui* jjif 'V , r ir I! J 400PM 6 aw 700PM 11 _ _ V 600AM 700AM 900AM 1100AM 1200PM 2 0CPM 300PM 400PM 600PM 7O0PM fcvpm 60&M 700AM 90QAM 1200PM 300PM 400PM 600PM \»PM 6 aw 6 VAV 700AM 900AM 930AM 1000AM 1100AM 12OCPM 0*4 DEMAND MIMI IUO LIVE DorW^Ort Cart* Forum Sfrt oUAtOvch Peace Chur^ Bkjegnwa or Step? K<M CXrtwyOUa Terry? 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Caledonia is now 14 3-3 Be "SENSIBLE* about your water/ TASTE THE DIFFERENCE — •« Over 35 years of experiante XYNARD' WATER CONDITIONING ,hcm rhe> •’*1 a gryat game An times art wOject to change without notice were also key contributor* to the defensive effort While t ;; Dontey Ort Ca<hc*r Fob/* K<fe AOxAr Bk*qntw or Suqf Oorfcev Ort OorteyOrt DorrtyOrt Cart* Fow Mfc A Codur Sort at I* Rmcw C*urrf 8k^QrA$s cr S*ag» DcrtwyOrt ftxfc ACootan Dor*e»Ort Wt Tpi Goer^oerf Uertnjs DcwnOrt Cart* Fyr Kxfc ACcctar Ocrtev Ort ScrtoTLA 8A*qre$s ar Peace Ovtf MfcACxxfcr Caedcne Vrtge •wteg OcrtrvOrt overall this season. doing that, keeping up »nh Hoekstra and Natalie Avery OoNity Ort Kids A Cootar Dorttey Ort Terry i Tps Gownrwt Scots with her tir*t varsity goal in the cloving minutes. \na and Hubhcl Stephenson shared time in mg and keeping on their run* ansi everything.' Spec* said. •’I give us a lot of prop* for Program Schedule ^^TAU 7 OQAM 900AM 1200PM 300PM 400PM 600PM 700PM 600PM Frtdtj 75 AM 700AM 90CAM 930AM 1100AM 120QPM 3O0PM 400AM 6XPM XW saw Satw'Oay 600AM 7XAM 800AM 900AM 1(7 00AM 1’00AM 1200PM \AV 200PM 300PM Maher hen play \ anSuilichem \S ollrr resumed. Kaylin cloved the vconng for the SAies • stavict • mntai* ■ ISlftlNtlAl • COMMffClAl • INOUlllfAl overall and I th<Hight it was •• juM a really good match Abby Morse. \nnika Thursday (Photo by Brett Bremer) I jlliclin* 11 Sam Hubbel get the shutout •*tOkemosi played with a lot of heart and our defense kept it up quite well, mark •M. I Stauffer off an assist from (rood early in the second half before a V) minute weather delay rhe Scots were supposed to play the match with Everett Tuesday. but were sent home from I .anting because of the Spees didn’t make many saves, her strong play clean mg things up in front of her net was big for the Scots «« I think that we h.nc grown as a defense in w«k UHVICING All MAKfi ANO MQDflS Bottled water at your tap ; with a water purification system from Maynards. I | mg together and knowing who’s got wh<i. communicat­ ing and such We’ve really • Clear w • Fresh ’ • Healthy • Safe bccivmc one team where we wixk well together.” Specs Without the (ontominonls found in said ” The Scots will face Fast Kentwood in the Division I Distnct Finals today I June 11 at 6 p m. at Forest Hill* Central High School. The ordinary lop water! Stop in for your free water test! Scots and Falcons finished in XYN ARD'S a I-I draw in their regular season meeting East meeting. Kentwood topped Holt 3-0 in WATER CONDITIONING » the first distnct semifinal at FHC Thursday. Caledonia won its district opener Wednesday. 7-0 at Lansing Everett. Corrie Good had three assists hx the Scots, mclud- Autfwztd PRO'S PICK Outer k 9980 Cherry VoMey, CaMonra 493/6 Or rtw corner of M37 ond imw 100th^ww«« Street Mm jri I Jthnntpm and Set •JOwkTjMH VW ma IVOWI •• 616 891 0303 www MAVNA»DSWATt»CQNDniONiNG com �.—* Page 18/The Sun and News, Saturday, June 1, 2013 A Top ranked EGR just sneaks past Fighting Sots by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “We battled,” said Caledonia varsity girls’ lacrosse coach Ralph Shefferly. There wasn't anything more that he could have from asked his girls Tuesday. The Fighting Scots were downed 13-11 by No. 1 ranked East Grand Rapids, the defending Division 2 state champions, in the Division 29 Regional Semifinals in Caledonia. The Pioneers led by as many as four goals in the first half, and were up three with 14 minutes remaining in • the game. Caledonia junior Ashley Watson scored on a restart in front of the EGR goal with 13:31 to play to cut her team's deficit to 11-9. Watson fired a pass across the field to teammate Keagan Pontious in front of the Pioneer net less than a minute later. Pontious made a nifty move to switch hands on the stick and fire a shot past the Pioneer keeper to make it 11-10 with 12:40 left to play. With 9:44 left, the Scots’ Savannah Monroe tied the game at 11-11 with a shot off a restart. “That's what I like to see. We battled against the num­ ber one team in the state and we held our own,” Shefferly A, 7. »•> J IM I J If A? [III The Fighting Scots' Genevieve Jablonski (left) races through the midfield as East Grand Rapids’ Katherine Golladay gives chase during Tuesday’s Division 2 Regional Semifinal. (Photo by Brett Bremer) said. Soon after that goal the Pioneers earned their fourth H a me ID CD CO i FARM BUREAU INSURANCE fftguraMA CofKpa/ig, o * 616-8914233 jparks@fbinsmi.com FarmBureaulnsurance.com 9028 N. Rodgers Ct. S.E. Caledonia * 15 Your local agent insures your Jason Parks r yellow card of the match, putting them a player down with 9:34 to go but that was­ n't enough for the Scots to fend off the Pioneers. Grand East Rapids’ Charlotte Hooker fired in a low hard shot with 4:50 to g°. Possession changed hands a few times in the final min­ utes. East Keeper Kristy Allen made a big save on a low shot by Watson with 1:42 left, but the Pioneers fired a pass out of bounds with 39 seconds left to give the Scots’ one last chance. Caledonia though couldn't control the pass on the restart in front of its own goal. The Pioneers’ Liza Elder grabbed it and fired it into the net to Caledonia’s Elizabeth Frey (left) and Kendra Venema (right) team up to turn East Grand Rapids’Chandler Filion away from their net during the first half of Tuesday’s Division 2 Regional Semifinal contest in Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) put her team up two. “We've been close with them," Shefferly said. “They're good. They're good. We're running 14 kids, they're running about 22. East Grand Rapids lacrosse program has been around for 12 or 14 years and oufs has been around for four. I mean, our kids have come a long way. “We played really tough. In the end, we couldn't get the ball away from them. Number six, (Claire) Ludlow, is faster than any­ body around and 25 (Katherine), Golladay, they just don't want to get beat. It’s really hard, even though we had a man advantage. They're so skilled that when you go to get them, they just wait for that.” Golladay finished with four goals. Ludlow had three goals and two assists. The Pioneers also got three goals from Hooker, two from Liza Elder and one from Meggan Loyd. EGR keeper Allen had 11 saves. The Scots had 3-2,4-3 and 5-4 leads as the teams traded goals in the first half. The Scots went up 5-4 on a goal by Pontious with 13:03 before the break. The Pioneers scored five goals in the next five and a half minutes though, getting back-to-back by goals Ludlow and then Golladay before Elder finished off the stretch with a long carry in for a shot that ended with her team up 9-5. “The girls, it's like every­ thing else we tell them, the learning curve, baby-steps,” Shefferly said. “This is the next part in their evolution. These seniors that left have really helped to bring us a long way, now we've got a class of solid juniors that it's going to be their job to carry it on for next year and to improve on it.” That junior group includes Watson, who had five goals and an assist, Monroe who finished with three goals, Pontious who had two, and Matti Hisey who had one. Senior Jamie Ulanch added an assist. Keeper Helene Miller, another junior, had five saves. *1’ I 1 r»* ' i1 ’.'•s' eta •Sift ■ a 8 T* CO 8 a'smrsNP I I Ml • Complete Collision Service •100% Guarantee On Repairs • Dupont Refinish System • Frame Repairs • State & I CAR Certified Techs • Glass Repair • Loaners Available z 616-891-0150 Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • ww.edsbody.com TK’s leader one shot shy of spot in Division 2 regional Thomapple Kellogg soph­ omore Justin Bergstrom was just one stroke behind the final individual regional qualifier at Thursday’s Division 2 District Tournament at Quail Ridge Golf Course. Bergstrom shot a 93 to lead the Trojan team. He was 30th individually in the 13team field. The top six teams and top six individuals not on those teams earned a spot in the regional tournament which will be held at Diamond in Springs Hamilton Wednesday. South Christian won the district championship, with a score of 330. Rounding out the top six were East Grand Rapids with a 336, Grand Rapids Christian 336, Byron Center 344, 344. Holland Christian 355 and Zeeland East 359. Zeeland East was sixth with a 359, followed by Hamilton 361, Hastings 367, Unity Christian 375, Wayland 381, Holland 382, Zeeland West 382 and Thomapple Kellogg 435. Behind Bergstrom for the Trojans, Andrew Guriel shot a 105, Luke Poholski 114 and Mason Lettinga 123. Nick Carlson was the day's individual champion with a 72. 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The babies weighed between 12 and 20 pounds when born and, although they are a little wobbly, they are up and walking within hours of KI I I fj§ I I» •Y* J . * * - 1 br B -—r* <*?• - — < -- . * J -■ ■* ■ T; fl ri -1 -7/44 • •; * / r I I tfb birth. The Middleville farm was part of an open house last fall to help educate visi­ tors about raising alpacas and about how their fleece is used. (photos by Julie Makarewicz) .. 1 • — J •« < T. w *r-*> - 4-1 -Xi <^■*1 1-Year 12,000 umper-to-Bumper Warrant 0) Thomapple Kellogg Schools website at www.tkschools.org for a registration form and more information. All proceeds going to the Manasseh Project, an organi­ zation in Grand Rapids that helps spread awareness of human trafficking in West Michigan. Prizes will be awarded to the first place runners. There will also be games including a water balloon toss and Simon Says game. There will be face painting, chalk writing and a hula hoop dancer. In addition to the funds raised, the group is also accepting donations of women's clothing and toi­ letries to help support traffick­ ing victims through the Manasseh Project. This is part of a learning The Thomapple Kellogg High School global issues class will host a 5K run/walk to raise awareness about human trafficking and fund­ ing for the Manasseh Project in West Michigan. The run starts at 11 a.rrr. June 8 with registration and check in from 10 to 10:50 a.m. at the Stagecoach Park in Middleville. The run will be on the paved Paul Henry Thomapple Trail. The entry fee is $ 15 for pre­ registration and guarantee of t-shirt, or $10 with pre-registration and no t-shirt, Late registration will take place from 10 to 10:50 a.m. the day of the race. Participants can register on line at http://www.eventbrite.com/ev ent/6624121927 or visit the i • 5-year 100,000 Drivetrain Warrant project for the high school class. The students opted to •Il try’ to raise awareness about human trafficking that takes place throughout the world. The class has been study­ ing the issue of human traf­ ficking and getting informa­ tion about the Manasseh Project, which is an outreach ministry of Wedgwood Christian Services. The Manasseh Project provides support for victims of human trafficking. The class offered some information about human traf­ ficking. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 138th year Scots top Falcons in OT for first DI District title by Brett Bremer / nsm ng vj qnwd ft A |u gni I IfiOg ieiviG 01612 iJrigrl juoidi iuj qu moo V ad 01 6 ni 4 adi rnsrfD sfiiH HU162 iovo A (io ' Sports Editor Sam Maher was a fresh­ man when Caledonia's varsi­ ty girls’ soccer program was bumped up to Division 1. After three years of com­ ing up short of the ultimate goal in one of the toughest Division 1 Districts in the state of Michigan, the Fighting Scots finally broke through. Maher, now a senior, set up junior teammate Rubina Veerakone for what proved to be the game-winning goal in a 3-2 overtime victory over No. 5 East Kentwood in the Division 1 District Championship at Forest Hills Central High School Saturday evening. “I saw (Kentwood defend­ er) Abbey Tyson coming at Caledonia’s varsity girls’ soccer team celebrates its first ever district championship in Division 1 after topping East Kentwood 3-2 in overtime in the district final Saturday at Forest Hills Central High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) me full speed and 1 knew I remaining in the first ten had to pull a move right minute overtime session, there,” Maher said. “1 saw' completed the come-back for ‘Bina out of the corner of my the Fighting Scots, who 2-0 after East eye and then I just did a little trailed fake and passed it right over Kentwood's Brittany Tanner and she had a great touch and scored two goals 84 seconds apart in the first half. a great finish.” “Boy, to give up two Veerakone's shot curled across the goal, away from quick goals was a real test,” Kentwood keeper Kasey said Caledonia head coach Stehouwer, and just inside Steve Sanxter. “To the girls' credit, I thought they closed the left post. “I just saw Sam get me the the half out with good effort. ball and all I thought was get We weren’t as organized as it in the far upper-left corner we'd like to be, but we and lucky enough, it went closed it and just talked in, Veerakone said. “The about making the adjust­ whole team pressed so hard ments and playing balls sim­ and we finally put it through. pler and playing to feet, and It was a great team effort. 1 we were fortunate it worked couldn’t be more proud of out.” The second of Tanner’s them.” The goal, which came with six and a half minutes See TITLE, page 17 The hungry still allowed to park near Orangeville soup kitchen by David DeDecker nl uinoo 3 19V0 fil 10 gcunO I .rnsB bsugifi d qiriz IO 26V/ ob 192 .bisod oT Contributing Writer In a continuing saga of confusion and contention over cars parking near a plot of land adjacent to the Orangeville Township Fire Bam, Fire Chief Dan Boulter argued at Tuesday's town­ ship board meeting that he was only enforcing the rules set down by the township board. Township Trustee Bob Perino told Boulter, and the crowd gathered, that the land was not subject to fire department rules because the adjacent land was township property, not fire department property -- yet. Boulter reported that peo­ ple were arriving as early as 5 a.m. for the soup kitchen and food bank which opens to the public at seven a.m. on Wednesday mornings. Those same people were parking along the side of the road on fire department property and he allegedly told them to move or they were putting the food program in jeop­ ardy. Supervisor Tom Rook said the soup kitchen and food bank were very suc­ cessful programs and should be continued, but the parking situation needed to be addressed and solved. The problem, he said, had been growing for the last several weeks and it would be worked out at the meeting. “These people are going to come early, no matter what the reason, because they are hungry,” said Rook. “Primarily, because they don’t like to miss out on any­ thing. They feel if they get there late they will miss get­ ting something. “There are safety issues which- come up when people are in the dark, in front of the building [fire bam], and on the streets. We have not had a safety issue up to this point and we don’t want one. “In my opinion, it has outgrown the fire bam and others have offered to move it to a church. It would be a great idea just to move the program to another location. Not stop the program, but to relocate it.” Rook suggested enlarging the rear door to the township community room and mov­ ing the program. Enlarging the door would allow food pallets to be moved into the community room. Other board members balked at the idea, fearing the floor would be scuffed. Perino suggested a third option of building a pole bam on township property See PARKING, page 3 V Village adds plans for work on Green Village council will consider Lake6Road t0Hsummer schedule 91 rental certification program biM noiloi; tonoi banto affl' bt)22UO aanim loilGoit jnilnoo am £ diiV iBrit tows?, enoil ib liv orir fclqmoo ri dliw d ,nob suonfiv .2SU22I orlT f ybnoi on /ns gnivssl iw Icob J pi 01 uadi no Middleville may take action soon to ensure that rental properties are main­ tained properly. The village council dis­ cussed at its Tuesday com­ mittee of the whole meeting the creation of a rental certi­ fication program and will continue consideration of it at a meeting later this month. Village Manager Rebecca Fleury told council members that the office has received several calls regarding con­ ditions of rental properties in the village. Some of the complaints include trouble with heating and cooling systems, substandard insula­ tion, broken windows, and various other maintenance issues. The village does not cur­ rently have resources to take any action in those cases, leaving it up to tenants to deal with their landlords and to try to get issues resolved on their own. Fleury told the council Schools to leave some areas other communities have of its school campuses unmowed to create butterfly | implemented rental certifica­ tion programs to encourage gardens and natural science property maintenance and exploration areas. The current ordinance management of rental units. The goal is to help prevent requires grass be kept at a deterioration and poor condi­ certain height and main­ Council members) tained. 1 tions in residential areas. The village has an esti­ said they will consider an mated 150 rental units, ordinance amendment to according the Fleury. She allow the exception for the told council there is not an schools, but said they don't exact number available but, want to create a situation that if a program is created, it will would allow too many areas also help the village track the to be left unmowed. Village Attorney Mark number of rental properties. Council members said this Nettleton said he believed is an issue they've consid­ the ordinance amendment ered in the past and believe it can be crafted to limit areas is now time to take action. where this type of exception Fleury said she will look at can be used, but also allow for it in certain areas beyond | some sample ordinances from other communities and the schools. Nettleton said he will try bring ideas to the council for to have a proposed ordinance consideration. In another matter, the amendment available for the council will consider an ordi­ council to consider by its nance amendment that could June 25 meeting. allow Thornapple Kellogg by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Green Lake Road will get some much-needed attention after all this road construc­ tion season. Middleville's Department of Public Works director Duane Weeks told the village council Tuesday that because of very favorable bids for the Bender Road project, funds will be avail­ able to at least make some temporary repairs to the Green Lake Road area by Thornapple Kellogg High School and Middle School. Weeks said he's been dis­ cussing possible remedies with the Barry County Road Commission, and they've decided to try a relatively new process called a skim coat. “It will give us a road we can maintain and buy us some years to get funds together to make the com­ plete fix that's really need­ ed,” said Weeks. He said the repairs could extend the life of the road three or four years. During those years, Weeks said it will be important for the vil­ lage to plan for a major reconstruction of the road and save funds to do so. Village council members said they are glad to see the road will be getting some work at least. “I'm very happy you have decided to explore doing something to Green Lake Road. So many people use it coming to our schools,” said village council member Sue Reyff. Bids for Bender Road came in about $65,000 less than engineering estimates. Bender Road will be reconstructed from Main See ROAD, page 2 In This Issue... • TTES still controls burn permits for service areas • Village council approves land sale • Scots send a threesome to Division 1 Regional tourney • TK girls medal in mile-relay, Walter does it in mile v �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, June 8, 2013 Summer Reading begins at Thornapple Kellogg library X library this summer include: • June 12 at 10:30 a.m. Reader’s theater and stories • June 17 at 2 p.m. - An afternoon in the garden. Time to enjoy garden stories and spend some time with the dirt. • June 19 at 10:15 a.m. Pancake palooza. Drop in between 10:15 and 11 a.m. for pancakes. • June 26 at 10:30 a.m. John Ball traveling z visits the library. • June 27 at 6:30 p.m. Sweet dreams story time. The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library will launch the sum­ mer reading program on Monday, June 10. Participants are encour­ aged to stop in any time dur­ ing the week of June 10 to register for this year’s event called “Dig Into Reading.” Throughout June and July participants are encouraged to read all kinds of books and •IO there will be several activi­ ties at the library to entertain and inspire. Events planned at the ♦ ♦ ♦ - / ♦ 110%OFF ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ALL FURNITURE... Sale Ends 6/15/13 ■* ♦ FABULOUS :Ufinds ♦ We invite you to come find your “new” treasure today! 121 E. MAIN ST. MIDDLEVILLE • 269-795-4090 ’I o ♦ ♦ ♦ ' ♦ 5 ♦ ♦ 06814142 ♦ .* 9 t \ iI * ♦ * i Stories and bedtime snacks, pajamas and stuffed animals welcome. • July 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. Craftemoon. •It • July 16 at 2 p.m. - Movie afternoon. A family friendly movie will be shown in the ,•11 auditorium. high school • July 22 to 30 - Prize time. Participants can come in any open day between July 22 and July 30 with a completed reading log and receive a prize. • July 24 at 2 p.m. - Water fun with the Thornapple Township Fire Department. Participants should meet in the south parking lot of the •It and come pre­ high school pared to get wet. • July 25 at 6:30 p.m. More sweet dreams story time. • July 29 at 2 p.m. Another afternoon in the gar­ den. Summer library hours start Monday, June 10 and continue through Tuesday, Sept. 3. Hours will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 7:30 p.m. For more information •It about the library or events, visit the website at www.tkschools.org/community/library. ★ 'i 3 cpat wifi? cMfiate k/t 75th Qlitthday on June IS1! Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Please send Pat a card at: 1711 N. East Street, Hastings, MI 49058 06800886 NIGHTHAWK Find us on Facebook Food & Spirits *A Hometown, Nashville Country Star,.. • • • THOM ECUS V Performs on FRIDAY, JUNE 21 ST • 8:00 P.M. I 1 J JUNE NIGHTLY SPECIALS Monday - Monday Melts - Patty or Turkey s5 Tuesday - Two Item Personal Pizza s5°° Wednesday - Chefs Choice Always a Delight Thursday - Fish N’Chips Friday - Fajita Friday’s - Choice of chicken or steak and served with black beans & rice _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Saturday - Prime Rib_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 00 _________ DRIHK SPECIAL’S EVERY NIGHT!__________ Srcaw---- - Daily Lunch Specials! Saturday Ham - 3pm Burgers Pints MONDAY’S ADE BUCKETS OF BEER AND Village staff said they hope work can be completed in June. Notices will be sent to residents alerting them when work will begin. Estimated cost is between $65,000 and $70,000 for the two subdivisions. HI Partially because of the additional work being done on roads this year, Weeks also asked the council to allow him to hire two sum­ mer helpers instead of just one. He said the village has plenty to do to keep two workers busy including Thornapple Township Emergency Services will continue issuing bum per­ for mits Thornapple Township, Yankee springs township and the portion of Irving Township its services. 7Bum permits can be obtained by calling 269-795-7243. In an effort to ease the process of getting information for open burning permits in Barry County, several other fire departments have joined forces to provide one tele­ phone number for permit seekers to call. The number for people outside the Thomapple Township Emergency Services area is 269-205-8510. Barry County residents calling the new number will hear a recorded message with directions on whether open burning is permitted the day of the call. If the mes­ sage advises that open burn is permitted, a request to pro­ vide name, phone number and address of where the burning will occur will be made. Permission to burn will be given for the following items only: Limbs, brush, stumps, evergreen needles, leaves or grass. If the message advises that open burning is not per­ mitted on the day of the call, a follow-up inquiry should be made when weather con­ ditions have changed and a permit appears probable. Once individuals make the decision to burn on a permit­ ted day and have given the proper information to the service line, they must tend to their fires at all times until it the fire completely extin- guished. Individual residents are responsible for fire, smoke and odors created by their fires. Individual resi­ dents are responsible for any damage that results from their fires. If a fire gets out of control, individuals * should immediately call 9ll and request their fire depart­ ment's assistance. The burning of logs, stumps, trees and brush is not allowed within 1,400 feet of a city or village under Department • of Environmental Quality air quality rules. Michigan air quality and solid waste regu­ lations prohibit open burning that creates smoke or odor nuisances. Open-burning permits are not required for cooking or recreational campfires, The following items can never be burned, and viola­ tors may be fined for doing so: Demolition debris, con­ struction materials, automo­ tive parts and household trash that contains plastic, rubber, foam, chemically treated wood, textiles, elec­ tronics, chemicals or haz­ ardous materials. There are several alterna­ tives to burning. Composting yard waste and using leaves for mulch are alternatives to open burning of yard waste. Composting produces valu­ able soil fertilizer through the natural process of decomposition, Compost piles are simple to begin and maintain, and take up relatively little space. For more information on composting at home, call the Michigan State University Extension & mowing projects, cleaning up the village and assisting with the road projects. Additional projects the village will do this summer include removing the dirt portion of paths in Spring Park as outlined by the con­ servation easement management plan, Last year the DPW depart­ ment had two summer work­ ers and the year before that, three. Council members approved allowing the DPW to hire two seasonal employ­ ees at a wage of $8 per hour. TTES still controls burn permits for service areas office, 269-945-1388. Contact local programs about recycling of plastic, cardboard, paper, metals, and similar materials. Reusable items can be donated to char­ itable organizations, families or friends. Dispose of unwanted items in a licensed landfill instead of open burn­ ing. Barry County also holds two household hazardous waste, tires and medicine collections each year. These collections take place in the spring and fall at the Barry Expo Center. For further information, contact a local fire depart­ ment. V 6 fi fi fi< fi l(i • -J $ ,1Z 0* i .. klrfl I j > .id.! ? jz r 9 & |!JW'. jjtfilf"1 • M* & ik* 1 ■irzK81 w • tall Alma College announces dean’s list Alma College has named more than 400 students to its dean's list for academic per­ formance during the 2013 winter term. Among them are the fol­ lowing local residents: Caledonia — Sarah Jack, Paige Pontious. Delton — Chelsea Martin. Middleville — Jake Brower. Richland Robert Kaczanowski. Students who achieve a 3.5 or better grade point average during a term, while carrying a minimum of 13 credits, qualify for the dean’s list. aOEi! ■UK writ! •J I V; nm Ali J V >1 E ss Cody SAoetfto^er WE NEED YOUR HELP! We hold rehearsal dinner's at your • •••• place or ours! You Can also reserve f/n Fi WE HAVE AN EVENT ROOM DOWNSTAIRS ur deck for your special party! I 11 I I » Please attend and show your support! Saturday, June 15, 2013 • 3-6 p.m. St. Francis Episcopal Church 11850 Nine Mile Rd., Shelbyville, Ml (Orangeville) u 6950 WHITNEYVILLE RD. ALTO * 868-6336 M 99 Cody needs to attend the Creative Health Clinic, as he continues handling his medical challenge, and we need you and your assistance. This medical endeavor will assist Cody on his journey to complete wholeness and total health. All money will be used for Cody's treatments and health saving techniques. Check us out on Facebook WE CATER!!!!! Street to near the Page Elementary School. Work on Bender Road is expected to start June 17, immediately after the area hosts the National 24-Hour Challenge and is expected to take about four weeks to complete. Weeks said one lane of the roadway will remain open during construction. The village will also work with Barry County Road Commission to chip and seal roads within the Misty Ridge and Bryanwood Estates sub­ divisions. .tdr Sloppy Joe Fest / Bake Sale Benefit BEER OF THE WEEK AND MONTHLY SPECIALS WEDNESDAY IS "WINE WEDNESDAY... ANY WINE $3 ROAD, continued from page 1 % Is Car Wash — Weather Permitting 06814325 ~ Donations Accepted ~ Mai bS!’ �1 s;s s.' < S' ® PARKING, continued from page 1 for the food program. Boulter told the board he was enforcing the rules as he saw them. He would stop telling people to move if the board voted to change the rules that were established this past winter.“The reason we put the time limits in there is because people were arriving down at the station around two or three in the morning,” said Boulter. Perino asked, “Why did you take issue with this?” “Why?” asked Boulter. “Because people were show­ ing up early in the morning and creating a safety issue. I •• did not personally take issue with this, I was simply enforcing the rules the board put in front of me.” “That lot is a separate lot from the fire house lot,” retorted Perino. “It's a town­ ship lot. I got a call saying you couldn't let cars park there, and I didn't understand that. I really didn't.” “One,” said Boulter, “I was enforcing the rules I was given.” “The question, Dan,” said Perino, “is parking at that lot, not enforcing the rules. That particular lot is an independ­ ent lot. It's a township lot.” “I am going to do my job and enforce the rules, or we're going to throw them out the window,” said Boulter. “I am not going to continue’ taking heat from you board members and the SS A, as « . .Xk- i V 5 XZS h Sift ** X % **Wk Si * .* S> IS ■< Sj J** * St Xia s - ,*• * * * c TB3®»s oanai HASTINGS 4 B 269-205-4900 I Goodrich MOB EEK •• ■nr ataw » ■ ZUALITY THEATERS Jllrt 1 "i IM*. SMJsa ■ $5. Uj GQTI.com and on Facebook BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM * excludes Digital 3D (S) Stadium Seating No passes SHOWTIMES 6/8-6/13 ill® • Downtown Hastings I on State St. | TITLES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE ■ El O(s)THE INTERNSHIP (PG-13) © 'J a'jisii® ***'*wW is*-*®5 tmMs® SAT-SUN 11:00.1:40. 4:30. 7:10. 9:50 MON-TH 4:30, 7:10, 9:50 O AFTER EARTH (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11:30. 1:50. 4:10, 6:40. 9:20 MON-TH 4:10, 6:40.9:20 o® © FAST AND FURIOUS 6 (PG-13) SAT-SUN 12:30, 3:30. 6:30, 9:30 MON-TH 3:30. 6:30, 9:30 O HANGOVER PART III (R) DAILY 7:00, 9:40 o EPIC (PG) SAT-SUN 11:40, 2: Jit .4:20 MON-TH 4:20 public for doing something I have been told to do. It's up to you guys. If you don't want the rules, then make a motion to do away with the rules and I won't enforce them.” “We can't stop people from parking on the road, Dan,” said Township Treasurer Vicki Ritchie. “Were they in the way of the fire truck? You can’t stop them from parking on the side of the road.” “They weren't on the road, they were off to the side on that lot,” said Boulter. “That lot was bought as part of fire department property, was it not?” “No, it was not,” respond­ ed Ritchie. “Well, I was at the wrong meeting then, I guess,” exclaimed Boulter. Rook Supervisor explained, “It was bought with the future of the fire bam in mind. This is dumb. Dan is just enforcing what we gave him. I am sure Dan assumed that property is fire department responsibility. They have been maintaining it, and I'm sure they plan to take it over somehow, some­ day.” Perino said he was still confused. “Are you telling me that if somebody parks on the side of the road near that adjacent lot at six in the morning, that they are in violation of some­ thing?” asked Perino. “If that lot was not pur­ chased for the fire depart­ ment, I don't care what they do,” answered Boulter. “The strategic intent was to buy that for the fire depart­ ment,” said Perino. “Because in 10 years we may build an extension for the fire depart­ ment. This is a common sense issue. I can't see why we need to protect that parcel of land and hold onto it so tightly because of a set of rules. I don't know why there is that necessity in your mind." “When that lot was being considered for purchase,” said Boulter, “the fire depart- ment had to prove justifica­ tion for the purchase of that lot. Why did we have to go through that process, to prove justification, and now you turn around and tell me I cannot enforce the rules of the fire department property? Why are you changing your story now? If we purchased that for the township, why did the fire department need to prove justification?” Perino, with some hesita­ tion, said the property was a township lot and not a fire department lot. After nearly 90 minutes of debate, Rook asked if the board could move the time back to a workable period for everyone. The board agreed to amend the rules to allow food bank volunteers to arrive at-6 a.m. and that the doors would open to the pub­ lic at 6:30 a.m. -- beyond which, no <other official action on the parking issue was taken by the board. In new business, bids for the re-sealing of the town­ ship parking lot and for put­ ting asphalt shavings on the township's cemetery drive were opened and reviewed. The board approved a new computer for purchase for the township treasurer before tax season. The next regularly sched­ the meeting uled of Orangeville Township Board will be held on July 2 at 7 p.m. in the township hall. Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 therapeutic riding program Organizers of YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin’s therapeutic riding program are trying to make the dream of horseback riding a reality for individuals with special needs. To fulfill those dreams, they are seeking vol­ unteers for the summer programs, Volunteers must be at least 14 years old, unless otherwise noted. A volunteer training session is planned Monday, June 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the camp at 1095 N. Briggs Road on Barlow Lake near Middleville, Volunteers are needed for therapeutic riding evening sessions, Mondays or Wednesdays, starting June 17 for eight weeks. Times are yet to be determined. Volunteers also will be need­ ed for the week of June 17 to 21 to work with the thera­ peutic riding day camp, from 8:30 to 4:30 each day. The camp also is in need of volunteer wranglers. “If your talent to serve is best used fetching, brushing, saddling and all over loving a horse, volunteer as a wran­ gler,” said Karin Denman, operations director. “All rid­ ing classes can use the help of a wrangler, so give us a call to learn more.” Volunteers also are need­ ed throughout the summer to work with the day camps for individuals with special needs. Week-long sessions run from June 16 to Aug. 24. Volunteers can commit to one week or several, said Denman. Day camp gives special­ needs campers the opportu­ nity to experience all that has to offer. camp Volunteers must be at least 17 years old. For more information or to sign up, call Denman at 269795-9163 ext. 9224. « O LS * GHOUT THE - 2 Gallon Annuals, Vegetables & Perennials <? i n GREAT SELECTION TO _ CHOOSE FROM! . >uy 3 Get 4th FREE _ ______ ___ —_ i QUART HOSTA’5 onlyW 1 '1.00 OFF GALLON HOSTA’S Includes Express Wu & Wheel $ , ..J ■- /-/< Creekside 10197 Garbow Rd., Middleville 269-795-7674or on the web • • • www.creeksidegrowers.com G JUNE HOURS: Mon-Frl. 9am-8pm; Saturday 9am - 6pm; Closed Sunday I ' R 0 W E I RS# 06811941 £ ♦ • * *• / /• (4 A V € sc FOR DAD Amazing Style Amazing Value JSS 3 bin -1 U*5 J A Starting at only $105 June 18 - 21, 2013 Taste of Caledonia *5? >x< Thursday, June 20 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Specif £ b- M Pre-Purchase Taste of Caledonia Taste Tickets Spend $7, Get Th 10 Tickets P Available at: |O- VUIVUVIIIM I IMH ■ri WIMVIW Mil IF mA’ •™ri«c • li*!1 rj J It' r t Merchants. 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M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Applying All of the Bible to All of Life \s Truth Tby Word Sunday Services: 9:30 AM - Worship 11:00 II AM - Sunday School II www.alaskabaptist.org Morning: 9:30 am , Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study Our mission is to worship God and equip 6:00 PM - Student Ministries committed followers of Jesus Christ who will >7/ reach our community with the Gospel Dr. Brian F. Harrison, Pastor 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org Service Times: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth................. Pioneer Club...... Bible Study......... ......... 10:00 a.m. ......... 11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. 1 Make .Sunday J i r Sunday Services 8:30am - Traditional ((->1 11:00am - Contemporary 9:45am Bible Studies the best and Sunday School 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 0 i All walks, One faith I Frank P. Snyder. Senior Pastor brighTside Alan Moody. Youth Pastor church OF Church Real. Relevant. Relational. Intern. •< Leanne Bailey. Devdtjpmcnt and An Evangelical Covenant Community Public Relations (269)795-9726 M-37, North of Middleville Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 81 75 Broadmoor - Caledonia 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Sundays 5-7pm The Intersect (9-12th) Sundays 5-7pm KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm Sunday School...................... t...... Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service............... Wednesday r Student Ministries.... Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...... Wednesday Word of Life Gubs.. 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.org Services: 10:00 a.m. ..9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. .6:00 p.m. .6:45 p.m. .6:45 p.m. .6:45 p.m. 640 Arlington Court • Middleville Next to Tires 2000 269.743.4104 K PLACE for YOU www.fbcmiddleville.net HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH * Morning/^Star David Ordway. Youth Pastor jPr^yterian " A Church fondl Ages middlcvilleyouthgroup.com MomingStarChurchOnline.org Sunday Worship Traditional: 9 AM K, www.FirstChurchHastings.org 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, Children’s Sunday School & Choirs during worship, K - 3rd Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays at 6 p.m. Rev. Jodie Flessner, Pastor ’ Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org ex CD 7 % XII. « 0$ 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm $ 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse Contemporary: 11 AM Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday...................... Sunday......................... Sunday (Spanish Mass) &Ije (01b J ffleUiobisit Ojurcj 405 N. M-37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-5463 Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Considering becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH & Good Shepherd / Lutheran Church Ih’” Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 MIDDLEVILLE SUMMER SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9:30am/11am ‘Buitdimj ‘His Church '111 US Ullii tluvilijll US 20 State Street Middleville, Ml / www.tvcweb.com I • • i UJ lilt on PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) Worship.............................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................................. 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class............................... 11:00 a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Pastor Terry Kenitz Church: (269) 795-2391 ■ifot! 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. GOD'S WORD NOURISHES Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace” PIN I Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM Calvary Grace Brethren Church mr u i "The Bible, The Whole Bible, and Nothing but the Bible." 13700 84th St., Alto, Ml 49302 • 868-7440 • Pastor Bryan Maley E-mail: calvarygbc@ymail.com Sunday School I • 9:30 a.m. • Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Services: Bible Study and Prayer............ 7:00 p.m. Kids Time................................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Youth Group .... 6:45 p.m. Thursday Women's Bible Study 9:30 a.m Confessions of Truth Lakeside Church Office: (616) 868-6402 Come Worship with us 708 W. Main Street Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-9623 r Ji J i Sunday 9:30 & 11:15 am Monday 7:00 pm □cornerstone V church www.cornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue Morning Worship Service... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service...... 5:30 p.m. u A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 middlevillecrc.org Middleville United Methodist Church 111 Church St. Office: (269) 795-9266 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children’s ministry during worship Sunday School for all ages Sunday Worship ■■ T Peace U a c H .PeaceChurch. KI www.umcmiddleville.org Interim Pastor, Rev. Ernie Fiebig 616.881.8119 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. i ffCA www.whitneyvillebible.org Whitneyville ■■ Jhe point ■■■■ Fellowship Church authentic church for the modern world 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 521'1 and 48lh St. Join us Sundays @ 9 & 11 am for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick and children's church Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm 3449 76th Street, Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-9660 www.th8pointchurch.com (From Grand Rapids. Go South on M-37, then West on 76th Street) Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org - 616-868-0621 t Yankee Springs Bible Church o r 5 nt ;1 Li Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 4/ 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 10:00 A.M. Holy Communion Pastor Tony Shumaker 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. & 6 Jr. & Sr. Youth Group 6:00 Wednesday AWANA 6:30 Midweek Prayer 6:45 making SP.nSB soinel soineTirnes i Contemporary Worship ............................. 9:30 a.m. •a Sunday School.............................................. 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher E verybody is Somebody --------------- Schedule of Services:------------Sunday Worship Service 11: •It a.m. “Celebrating 50 Years in 2012“ CHRISTIAN REFORMED MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED ▼ 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto www.lakesidecommunity.org in Bible ^Church Website: www.calvarygracebrethrenchurch.com Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netmlnistries.org/see/churches.exe/chl7897 Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. -a 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 Wed. Prayer and Bible Study...........L... 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson 06800310 *■ x'I ‘•I *1 �The Sun and News, Saturday, June 8, 2013/ Page 5 ■ -■ KF* 7 • ! 1 .r<I $ I w- • 1 4 II c <\ % A.. F2 A * L'♦Tn. ' ■ I w 1 J wl Local students on Michigan Tech dean’s list ili/l k \Michigan Technological University has released the Dean’s List for the 2013 spring semester. To be included, students must achieve grade point averages of 3.5 or higher. Among the honorees are the following local students: ■ 4a Noah Buikema, Alto Daniel Freiberg. Logan Caledonia Anderson, Dylan Anderson,, Alexander Kuck, William Thomas. Tyler Plainwell Jubenville. Richland — Tyler Olsen. PAIN IN THE ARCHES "We Can Help” ALONG WITH ALL YOUR OTHER FOOT CARE NEEDS INCLUDING DIABETIC FOOT CARE AND SURGERY. KENT PODIATRY 1 && t 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. r.i i CALEDONIA, Ml I DR. EMILEY 37 years experience Board Certified o 2 891-9133 J* * w kl> Accepting New Patients §I J * ‘ fi I Caledonia Vintage Marketplace ’ f —TCta .i[ 1 •0 1 st. JL~' Banquet. Awards were presented to graduating seniors and cur­ rent faculty for scholarship and service. Scholarships awarded to 17 students totaled almost $90,000. Carson-Newman is located in Jefferson City, Tenn. Jordan Bronkema, a foods, nutrition and dietetics major from Middleville, was awarded the MastersonCollins Scholarship during Carson Newman University's Department of Family and Consumer Sciences’ annual Honors ,JCS'r • . I 1 » 1 Oto '7' Middleville student awarded scholarship iw, Iff i % 1 *^5 — Please join family and friends to celebrate the 60th wedding anniversary of Al and Sallie Niles. We will have cake, ice cream and refreshments on Saturday, June 22, 2013 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Caledonia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine Street, Caledonia, Ml 49316. No gifts, please. J 1 » ♦ r> 60th wedding anniversary of Al and SaIlie Niles ■ I 1■ J '-A t h .1 TK Middle School names May students of the month Thornapple Kellogg Middle School named the final students of the month for the 2012-13 school year. The May students of the month (pictured in front, from left) are sixth graders Kathryn Geene, Jordan Hey, Amanda Johanson, Kenzie Maki-Mielke, Anna Morgan, Taylor Myers, Kassidy Niles, Skylar Pitcher, Shylin Robirds, Tyler Sandborn, Kevin VanDenBroeck, Brinkley Ward, Alissa Wiers (second row) seventh graders Tristin Barcroft, Lexie Bays, Cassandra Bush, Jacob Christensen, Josie DeHaan, Zachary Donker, Hannah Gwinn, Elizabeth Hillary, Carly Kolean, Brayden LaJoye, Lauren Lutz, Hailey McCue, Saige Satterfield, Madelyn Saunders, Collin Selders, Joshua Walcott, Hannah Wright, (third row) eighth graders Aylin Aguiar, Jacob Britten, Emily Davidson, Mackenzie Fasold, Elizabeth Kidder, Jordan Pitman, Emery Shepherd, Colin Thomas, Alyvia Thorne, Cheyenne Webster, Alex Wilkinson, Madison Workman and Yi Hui Yang. Not available for the photo was sixth grader Samuel Dickman. (Photo provided) The meeting of June 3 opened with song. Members welcomed Dorothy back to the meetings. Alice P. was back after a few weeks of vacation. The minutes for the May 20 meeting were read and approved. Patricia reminded every­ one that at the next meeting members should bring their totals for the “Walk to Milwaukee,” so she can finalize the figures for May. Best loser for the week was Sharon. Runner-up was Sue. Betty lost the ha-ha box. Jan won the food chart draw­ ing, with Phyllis, Betty, Patricia, Linda, Nancy and Sharon also participating. Phyllis won the 50/50 draw­ ing. Losers over the Memorial Holiday weekend were Sue, Joyce B, Phyllis, Terry and Sharon. Patricia reported that a good thing she took away from the State Recognition Day meeting was the value of journaling. Keep a memo of not only the food chart but also make note of things that take place during a normal day. Keep trying new ways to change habits, she said. She also gave a recipe for an angel food cake desert. Betty reported that she walked five miles for cancer over the weekend. Patricia read a fitting excerpt from a Dr. Seuss book that many members remembered. The meeting closed with reciting the TOPS and KOPS pledges. The next meeting will be June 13 and 14, 2013, Hours: 10-7 Discounts storewide, free cake & punch, fashion show 4 ■4 K Caledonia String Players, Pinterest Inspiration galore! J**:* A .5 a 9968 Cherry Valley Ave. Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-1918 -For Complete details, follow us on Facebook06814610 Call anytime lor Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 616-891 -9703 lyjt Barber Salon 6561 Jasonville Farms Blvd. S.E., Caledonia, Ml 49316 • Haircut, Finish w/Hot Cream Razor $11.00 Around Hairline, Ear Waxing • Mens Facials -$25.00 Perm Facials • Women’s Haircut Color Perm & ________ $14.00 $35.00 $50.00 $30.00 mo 4 ’ d § s <x> M-37 Happy Father’s Day Farms C^kxlonia ■■ ■ - I* Come and meet our new doctor! 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(Mason) Giar CALEDONIA, MI Nancy M. (Mason) Giar, age 75, of Caledonia, went to be with her Lord on Monday, June 3, 2013, after a struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Nancy began her career in public service as the Caledonia Township clerk from February 1972 November 1988. In August 1989, she became the elec­ tions director for the Kent County Clerk's Office, where she served until January 1996. Only a few days later, Nancy became the Wyoming city clerk, a position she held until her retirement in April 2001. Nancy was appointed to the Kent County Board of Canvassers in September ALON NTEMPO & e^BbuTIQ UE y^L.C3>ri inc Ladies... Send us your man THEY WILL LOOK AMAZING! FATHER’S DAY MASSAGE GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE! 616-891-1093 9175 Cherry Valley Caledonia Village Centre www.contemposalonandboutique.com 06814517 2002, and served in that capacity until 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vercil and Maude Mason. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Gordon; chil­ dren, Keith (Pat) Giar, Kenneth (Lori) Giar, Kevin (Chris) Giar; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brother, Ed (Sandy) Mason of Montana; sister, Helen Foster; and her nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held Friday, June 7, 2013 at Stroo Funeral Home, with Pastor Dan Currie officialing. Interment in Alaska Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Spectrum Health Hospice. Arrangements made by Strool Funeral Home, 1091 68th St. SE. www.stroofuneralhome.com Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 I. ® ••--MjSrA ••• •• .V • -V -*Ox ' line. Strike music consists of classical and contemporary pieces, steel band and jazz pieces, Stomp-like pieces, and Japanese drum (Taiko) pieces. Strike members rehearse an average of five hours or more a week and also take individual lessons. Strike Percussion Ensemble has performed for the Percussion Arts Society International Convention, Michigan Day of Percussion, Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts, Michigan Youth Art, Fifth Third Riverbank Run, Miranda Park Parties, and ArtPrize 2010. The group has also been featured a number of times in newspa­ per articles and radio, and television programs. In recent years, the group has traveled to Toronto, to Strike Percussion The Ensemble will perform its 16th annual year-end concert tonight, June 8. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. at Duncan Lake Middle School. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. Strike Percussion Ensemble, formed in 1997, is a group of 40 musicians from schools different high Caledonia, including Kellogg, Thornapple Grandville, Kentwood, Lowell and Sparta. Strike is a non-profit organization and is separate from school­ sponsored organizations. Strike's executive director is Don Raaymakers, band director for Caledonia's Duncan Lake and Kraft Meadows Middle Schools and for the Caledonia High School marching band drum the University of Wisconsin and, last year, to New York City. In addition to Strike Percussion Ensemble, there is Travel Strike which is a small group of Strike mem­ bers who play steel drum music at group outings and parties. There is also Mini­ Strike, which is an after­ school program for mid­ dieschoolers run by Raaymakers. Mini- Strike participants must participate in band or orchestra and can play any instrument. The money raised from the annual Strike concerts is used to either tune and main­ tain current equipment or to purchase new equipment. For more information, contact Don Raaymakers at raaymakersd@calschools.or g- Middleville’s Riverbank Music series starts Friday Park. In case of bad weather, the concerts will be moved into the Middleville United Methodist Church. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets Middleville's summer Riverbank Music Series is back for another season of free family entertainment. The music will begin Friday, June 14, at Stagecoach Park. Mike Key and Son Stellar Band will perform from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The group is a mix of acoustic and rock. The Riverbank Music Series is sponsored by the Village of Middleville Downtown Development Authority. Free concerts take place every Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 14 through Aug. 24 at the Stagecoach I >1 I 1 and enjoy the music along the Thornapple River. For more information or a list of upcoming bands, visit www.gomiddleville.com. ShftfiF V* ’ b t°r ^er>s I f< pleasure 25% OFF HAIR DESIGNERS AH In-Stock Men’s Products HAIR CUT COLOR tt a PERM NAILS HAIR CARE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY 122 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 in rtn 795-7719 •x> li 269- X-’ I? 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June 8. 2013 I Caledonia finds success with its own Relay for Life ■ r —R _ *=-vc. * - w--- w w **«*-w±^ w ___ ■pl -JMMK- * ‘ ---- — - *■ W- • L* — f ir I ■ I —■ ■M FIT -■ * ■ «— ’ Ml A. • ■ • ^0 —IP M eMM - • JU . „ i— ■ ■! — w ■ i—<. -- w L»W • — *— : F-«F ■ - ~ OBW* - 1 1^—■ •• _r4 *t ■ • ■ , X * ' BP- Me ~ M•■ • — ■w ■ , *M OP IMF* » —• —*• J ■BMT * • •Jr *>' r w • —♦ MB • A• w- CP — W ifcr—M W * "• - i- • • • ■— ♦ * ■e- - — —B vZp B * * • v « • • F - jM —4-n TTT’ —-»* — t x ' I 1 I j 1'5 Participants take to the track at Caledonia for the first Caledonia Relay for Life 24-hour event. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Gina Stuefen said she cried as cancer survivors walked their ceremonial lap in Caledonia's first-ever Relay for Life event last weekend. She loved seeing so many survivors beating the dis­ ease. At the same time she was sad that her husband, Paul Stuefen, wasn't among them. At 48-years-old, Paul died Josh Grinage plays “cancer pong” at one of the Relay for Life team tents. r 1 tr; > • — r! I ■■■■ Caledonia Relay for Life volunteers (from left) Brigitte Betser, Jamie Osmolinski, and Jessica Kohn walk laps at the event. FRONTIER HEATING & COOLING 891-8900 » eem “The company built by referrals" two weeks prior to the event. Gina, supported by family and friends who created team “Stoof Strong,” said it was important for her to be part of this year s Relay for Life even though it meant an overload of emotions. I'm bawling my eyes out. It's hard. I just wish he were here,” she said wiping tears and proudly displaying the gray ribbon on her shirt to signify brain cancer - the kind that killed Paul. “He gave it a good fight. It's time to find a cure for cancer,” she said. Everyone at the Friday and Saturday night event at Caledonia High School sta­ dium had stories to tell memories to share of lost loved ones, and encouraging stories from those who have beaten cancer. Relay for Life events are the American Cancer Society's flagship fundrais­ ers. They've grown in popu­ larity and now are held in 5,200 communities and 20 countries. Relay events col­ lectively raise more than $400 million annually with funds used by the American Cancer Society of research into cures and medicines, information and services to cancer patients and care­ givers. While each community has their own unique stories to tell at their Relay events, each Relay event is similar in many aspects. Relay starts 41 with a welcoming ceremony, a survivor lap, caregiver lap, and an opening lap when all teams are encouraged to walk together. The luminaria bags and candles are lit at dark, and the fight back cere­ mony is the final lap to close the event where walkers pledge to take action and spread awareness of cancer research, treatments and pre- vention. The idea of the Relay is to put teams together and take pledges or raise funds. Each team is supposed to have at least one team member walk­ ing or running the track dur­ ing the entire 24 hour event “cancer because never sleeps.” •• See RELAY, pg, 12 I Hi “• * Fk] cl • J ■31 if \ Mi: IIC I r« hil’iB iiirtji I tahira **<W I kiitte 1 *>—. 'T rs. Gina Stuefen holds a picture of her husband, Paul, who died from brain cancer just two weeks prior to the Relay for Life event. 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National Men's Health V V’ June 10 -16 k. S' •k the hobby about six years ago, and now he's hooked. “I just enjoy working with the stone and the tools,” he said. But he's already thinking about his next big project. He would like to build an authentic birchbark canoe and has already started V J Ijr His collection now includes a variety of stones and glass he's fashioned into arrowheads and spears. One is even made from an old tel­ evision screen. He also has a collection of old arrowheads and instru­ ments he's either found or purchased. :11. 1 I Paul Wieringa shows his favorite tool made with a deer antler handle. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Indian tools and crafts­ manship have always fascinated Middleville resident Paul Wieringa. So it's no wonder after retirement he pursued the hobby called knapping. It is the art of making handcarved stone tools and weapons like Native Americans used to make their arrowheads and spears. 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Ml 49058 Call 269.948.8411 for your appointment or visit www.pennockhealth.com J to ■ Wieringa is inviting any­ one from the area who is interested in learning knap­ ping to an event at his home at the corner of Jackson Road and Cherry Valley Road in Middleville from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, Saturday, June 15. He especially encourages children to attend and learn the hands-on skill. Wieringa, a member of the West Michigan Flint Knappers, said he will pro­ vide all the tools needed and stones to cut. “It’s just a process you learn,” he said. “Anyone can learn to do it.” Knapping involves striking the flint or other stone so that it fractures and chips. Different instruments can be used to chip the stone, but Wieringa said he prefers using a moose antler to refine the arrowheads. Eventually, the stone takes the shape of an arrowhead or other instrument. Wieringa said he grew up on a farm and found some arrowheads in the fields. A few years ago he attended the Longbow Shoot at Charlton Park in Hastings and watched as craftsman made their own arrowheads. “I thought it was interest­ ing, and 1 wanted to try it,” he said. He admits it takes practice and patience. Weiringa said he can work at one for hours, but he has seen craftsman who can make them in just I Good health doesn't just happen, it starts with you! There are certain things you can do to improve your health and stay healthy. Get Enough Sleep. Many men don't get enough si p. There is no magic number, but most men need between n 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night. Go Smoke-Free.Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke. If you still smoke, know that quitting smoking has both immediate and long-lasting benefits. Get Regular Exercise. At least 2-3 hours each week. Try to choose exercise that raises your heart rate and strengthens muscles. Eat Healthyand avoid food and drink that is high in calories, sugar, salt and fat. Limit your alcohol consumption. 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Ml Phone: 616-891-0150 Y&ur Tull Service Supermarket Phone: 269-795-7019 110 Johnson St., Caledonia 4650 N. M-37 Hwy., Middleville �> V j Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, June 8, 2013 —* — RELA Y, continued from page 9 At the Caledonia United Methodist Church team tent, walkers stopped after each lap to collect a bead to add to PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimi­ nation based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the M. Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1 -800-927-9275. 06800158 zoom moumq their lanyard. Church mem­ bers sold the beads and lan­ yards as an on-site fundrais­ er. Each different colored bead represented a different kind of cancer. Troy Smith counted 38 beads on his necklace shortly after 7 p.m. Friday. He planned to keep walking and collecting a lot more. “I’m here for my best friends’ dad, Don Cavanaugh, who died last year. He was a man I called my other dad when I was growing up,” said Smith. Smith said this is his first time participating in a Relay for Life event anywhere, but he added it won’t be his last, especially since Caledonia has their own event now. In past years, Caledonia OFFOBVWUfTT CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting Minutes The minutes for the May 15th, 2013 Township Board of Trustees Meeting which were approved on June 5th, 2013, are posted at the Township Offices at 8196 Broadmoor Ave, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org. 06814488 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Masonry Repair of the pilasters of the Yankee Springs Township Hall Contact Mark Englerth, Supervisor at 1-269-838-1289 or:markenglerth@yankeespringstwp.org I 9 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION June 24, 2013 • 7:00 P.M. The Thornapple Township Planning Commission will hold public hearings on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 7pm or as soon thereafter as possible at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, MI 49333, for the purpose of considering: VILLAGE OF IV llfllSEVILLE has been part of the Kentwood Relay for Life. But organizers said they felt it was time for the communi­ ty to have it’s own. “Each community loves to have their own event. It’s something they can own and be proud of,” said American Cancer Society associate director Alex Willey. There were 26 teams reg­ istered in the inaugural Caledonia event raising $36,764. “Caledonia has a lot of great volunteers and a lot of people who really wanted to make this work. It’s very, very good for a first-time event,” she said. Brigitte Betser, Jamie Osmolinski, and Jessica Kohn are three of the many volunteers who helped with the event. “I didn’t even know Kentw i had an event and that we were supposed to be part of it. I think having our own event will just help get more people involved and raise more funds,” said Kohn. Betser said she too thinks it’s great for the community to have their own event. “It’s another chance for the community to come together. I think we’ve seen great results so far,” she said. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. 1) Special Use #116: The applicant proposes to build an accessory building in the Rural Residential Zoning District (RR) that would be located closer to the front lot line than the front wall of the principal building and within the first 200 feet back from the street right-of-way line. The subject property is Parcel # 08-14011-035-65, located at 8395 Hidden Drive, Middleville, MI. [Ttvp. Ord. Sec. 21.3(e)(2)/ 2) SPe(jlQl Use # The applicant proposes to build an accessory building in the Rural Residential Zoning District (RR) that would be located closer to the front lot line than the front wall of the principal building and within the first 200 feet back from the street right-of-way line. The subject property is Parcel # 08-14011-035-10, located at 8345 Hidden Drive, Middleville, MI. fTwp. Ord. Sec. 21.3(e)(2)/. I 3) Special Use #718: The applicant proposes to build an accessory building in the Rural Residential Zoning District (RR) that would be located closer to the front lot line than the front wall of the principal building and within the first 200 feet back from the street right-of-way line. The subject property is Parcel # 08-14012-010-40, located at 7100 Garbow Road, Middleville, MI. [Twp. Ord. Sec. 21.3(e)(2)/. Osmolinski said she's been shocked at how many lives have been touched by cancer. “You just never knew. There are survivors and caregivers and family members and friends. It’s just overwhelming how many people have been affected by cancer.” An emotional a rtion of each Relay for Life event is the luminaria ceremony held at dark. Decorated bags with candles are set around the track lighting the way for walkers. Names are read off in memory and honor of peopie who died from the dis­ ease or battled the disease. “It’s a very emotional part of the event. It’s a lot of names,” said Willey. She said there were more than 250 luminaries ready for the Caledonia event. Joyce Ward Babic and Emily Babic said they’ve decorated 35 luminaries for their own family members. “It’s a great event. We participate every year and this year we’re happy to be in Caledonia,” said Joyce. Barry County has its own Relay for Life event Friday, Aug.. 16 and Saturday, Aug. 17. It is held at the Barry Expo Center north of Hastings. 06814622 4 * • u ■A MfiA.' : dtob. r** SW V t \v \w ■ 4^*. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 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 I TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN­ SHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2013 COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, MI - BARRY COUNTY, CONCERNING THE 4) Special Use #119: Major Home Occupation. The applicant is seeking a Special Use to operate a Home Based Business to build and restore custom cars and motocycles on Parcel #08-14-012-010-40, located at 7100 Garbow Road, Middleville MI. / Ttvp. Ord. Sec. 19.43(c)/. Any interested person may attend the public hearing to learn about FOLLOWING: 1. SEU 13-06-04 PARCEL ID 08-16-190-013-00. A request by Francis McCloskey for a Special Use Exception Permit regarding Sec. 12.7 Outbuildings - to construct an outbuilding located on a lot or parcel that is bisected by a road and is placed on the opposite side of the road as the principal structure located at 2918 Beatrice, Middleville, ML Commission. Copies of these Special Land Use Applications may be 2. SEU 13-06-05 PARCEL ID #08-16-030-001. A request by Perrin Excavation, LLC, for a Special Use Exception Permit regarding Sec. 3.12 C-3 examined in the Township offices at 200 E. Main Street, Middleville Commercial Zoning District - to use the property for a dredging operation during normal business hours: located at 2185 S Patterson Rd., Wayland, MI 49348. the Special Use proposals and offer comments to the Planning 3. Such other business as many properly come before the Zoning Board of Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Written comments regarding these applications may be addressed to: Secretary, Thomapple Township Planning Commission, P.O. Box 459, Middleville, MI 49333 and will be received until the day of the hearing. Linda Gasper, Planning Commission Secretary Americans with Disabilities Notice Persons with special.access needs should contact the Township Clerk at 269-795-7202 no less than 72 hours before the hearings. Susan Vlietstra, Thomapple Township Clerk - 0681453 Appeals. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance and pro­ posed 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 June 21, 2013. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 14, 2013 Call to Order; The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Pullen in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall. Roll call Members Present: Endsley, Lutz, Lytle, Pullen, Reyff, Schellinger, Van Noord. Approval of Agenda; Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to approve the agenda. Voice Vote. All yeas. Motion Passed, Approval of Minutes: Motion by Reyff, support by Lytle to approve the regular meeting min­ utes of April 23, 2013. Voice Vote. All yeas. Motion Passed, Motion by Reyff, support by Van Noord to approve the MCOW minutes of May 7, 2013 with a correction changing value to valve. Voice Vote. All yes. Motion Passed. Public Comment: I None. Reserved Time: None. tions: Dan Veldhuizen presented the 2012 Audit Report, highlighting communications, financial conditions and recommenda­ tions. Motion by Lytle, supported by Endsley, to meet in a closed session at 7:19 p.m. pursuant to Section 8(h) of the Open Meetings Act to consider material which is exempt from disclosure under Sectioni 13(1)(g) of Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act. Attorney Mark Nettleton is hereby appointed as Secretary for the purpose of taking minutes of the closed session in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. Roll call voted required. Motion must be adopted by 2/3 vote of all members appointed or elected to the public body. Yeas: Members: Lytle, Pullen, Reyff, Schellinger, Van Noord, Endsley, Lutz. Nays: Members: None. Motion by Van Noord, support­ ed by Reyff, to return to open session at 7:48 p.m., local time, on May 14, 2013. Yeas: Members: Lutz, Lytle, Pullen, Reyff, Schellinger, Van Noord, Endsley. Nays: Members: None. I Ordinances & Resolutions: Motion by Endsley, support by Van Noord to approve Resolution 13-14, electing to comply with the provision of Public Act 152 of 2011 by exercising the Village’s right to exempt itself from the requirements of the Act for the next succeeding plan year (20132014). Roll Call Vote. Ayes: Pullen, Reyff, Schellinger, Van Noord, Endsley, Lutz, Lytle. Nays: None. Motion Passed. Finance: Motion by Lytle, sup­ port by Reyff to approve the bills for May 14, 2013 in the amount of $52,613.52. Voice Vote. All yeas. Motion Passed. Old Business: Motion by Van Noord, support by Schellinger to approve the Special Event Permit for the YMCA Summer Playground Program at Calvin Hill Park, August 5-9, 2013. Voice Vote. All yeas. Motion Passed. K k NEW BUSINESS: Motion by Motion Passed. Motion by Schellinger, support by Lytle to approve the Special Event Permit for the Lions Club Bike Rodeo on June 15, 2013. Voice Vote. All yeas. Motion Passed. Administrative Reports; A. Village Manager Fleury 1. Administration a. The MDOT Transporta­ tion Alternatives Grant will be submitted by August 12, 2013. b. The building owner at 419 Arlington Street is exploring use of the facility as an artist work space. c. Staff has been contact­ ed by FreedomNet inquiring about placing their equipment on the Village water tower for wire­ less internet service. 2. Finance a. The Deficit Elimination Plan was presented to council. This report covers the plan through the end of 2012. 3. Public Works a. The Wellhead Protection Group met on April 25 to discuss area delineation, contaminant source inventory, management strategies, contingency planning, siting new wells and public education/outreach. . b. DPW crews repaired areas on Hunters Trail Drive that had been damaged by snow­ plows. c. Damage to a decorative electrical outlet box and a tree ring on Main Street has been repaired. The company responsi­ ble has been contacted for reim­ bursement. d. The Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee is moving forward with their county­ wide recycling program. B. Duane Weeks, Public Works Director, and Charlie Miller of the Waste Water Treatment Plant presented April 2013 reports. 1. Bender Road rebuild proj­ ect is on target. 2. DPW spring clean-up and evaluation is complete. C. Sgt. Stein of the Barry County Sheriff’s Dept, presented his report for April 2013. Public Comment: None. Final Council Comment: Lytle spoke in support of encouraging adherence to the 60-day time limit for Special Event Permits. He also stated that the siren testing on the first Saturday of the month could not be heard in his home, he sup­ ports advising residents to have a weather radio also. Schellinger supports more than one emergency siren in the Village. Reyff spoke in support of the Traffic Safety Training she attended and President Obama’s Police Week Declaration. Sgt. Stein thanked Council for their support. Endsley spoke in opposition to semis parked at Lovey’s Snack Shack wich obstruct views for drivers. Van Noord spoke in support of the Traffic Safety Training he attended. ■* Pullen thanked all attending and welcomed Emily vander Woude from South Christian High School. Adjournment: Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to adjourn the meeting at 8:53 p.m. Voice Vote. All yeas. Motion Schellinger, support by Lytle to approve a purchase order in the amount of $4,520 to BS&A Software, Bath, Ml for the purchase of Purchase Orders.Net * Passed. software. Roll Call Vote. Ayes: Minutes respectfully submitted Reyff, Schellinger, Van Noord, by: Endsley,Lutz, Lytle, Pullen. Elaine Denton, Nays: None. Motion Passed. Village of Middleville Clerk Motion by Reyff, support by I, Elaine Denton, certify the Lutz to approve the Special above minutes were duly Event Permit for Thornapple passed and approved by Village Kellogg High School Global Council at a regular meeting Issues Class’ 5k Run on June 8, held May 23, 2013. 2012. Voice Vote. All yeas. Elaine Delton, Village Clerk Motion Passed. Attested to by: Motion by Reyff, support by Charles T. Pullen, Endsley to approve the Special Village President Event Permit for the Lions Club 06813670 Memorial Day Parade on May 27, 2013. Voice Vote. All yeas. • • 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 iin the discussion of the above proposal(s). lit Yankee Springs Township Frank Fiala, Chair of PC Larry Knowles Yankee Springs Township Interim Zoning Administrator 4 Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads jd 'J > - ■9* 1'1 <0*. w* 1 rr JI '* ■ I i 'X Li*” •sM' ! OU* knii iftaa? :tvi .i ■B KT b matI’ Mbit i'a Win ^1^- 'Vc1 7 its cs p V. I Xi 1 st X! "k —— •• �‘ A- The Sun and News, Saturday, June 8, 2013/ Page 13 Exotic-sounding issues keep county board meeting interesting &W Sb wS to SS S'* ft TO.V* TO' jxs C»i * * - J ■ ■ II I 1x *•*1 ■ k, W; IE9 sautes i k amritrk W®'; <^76^ ?.« i« * '/L.fljll -JSt- ft by Doug VanderLaan Editor County business is never dull as Barry County Commissioners proved again at their committee of the whole meeting Tuesday when they dealt with issues related to precious stones, arbitrage and financial telecommunication configu­ rations. The precious stone in ques­ tion concerns the granite that makes up the steps at the for­ mer library building on South Church Street. Buildings and Grounds Supervisor Tim Neeb described the steps as being in disrepair and in need of immediate attention and requested approval to solicit contractor bids for repair, using as much of the current •it stone as possible. That elicited comments from Commissioners Ben Geiger and Joyce Snow sug­ gesting that the granite might bring an attractive price on the precious stone market. “That would be a chal­ lenge for us,” responded Administrator County Michael Brown,' “because we don’t have the resources to sell the granite. If you put it out to bid, you don't get the highest price, so then you have to seek out a broker. We end up paying that per­ son a significant amount for their services. “We have the good for­ tune of having a majority of the product there and [additional granite] is still readily available, so we can match it. We want to do it right, and we hope, by doing so, that it will be another 50- to 100year solution.” Commissioners provided unanimous approval for Neeb to begin the bid solici­ tation process, after which Commissioner James Dull expressed his joy in the historical preservation effort and, referring to the Barry County Historical Society, quipped that the “hysterical society will like it, too.” Commissioner When Chair Craig Stolsonburg lightheartedly suggested that Dull may have misspoken, Dull replied “it’s okay, I’ve got friends on that board.” “Not no more,” replied Commissioner Jon Smelker. Commissioners also pro­ vided unanimous approval for Neeb to issue bids for repair and re-shingling of the •!• roof at the animal shelter. Smelker requested that the bid invitations include provi­ sions for a possible nt: steel roof solution, and Dull added sev­ eral suggestions on building materials for Neeb to consid­ er, prompting another round of chuckles. “When I need a new roof, I’m calling you,” said Geiger to Dull who jested that his from came experience watching a video. And, you stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night,” topped Brown. The bid specification guidelines for both the library steps project and the animal shelter roof repair allowed Snow to inquire about the advantages to the county of paying a winning bidder’s project cost with a form of financial arbitrage. Snow referred to a bid contract item stating that “discount payment within a specified period of time will not be considered in evaluation of bids for award” and wondered if the county ever does bargain with vendors for a 10 percent price dis­ count if a bill is paid within 30 days. “We stay away from that,” said Brown. “It becomes a little complicated with our system, and trying toi move a payment up gets a little diffi­ cult. With the rules and regu­ lations we work under and with the audit coming in 30 days, it’s just not something we want to get involved with. I wouldn’t: want to have a performance agreecouldn’t ment that we couldn't honor. ” High-speed performance grabbed everyone's attention when a new telecommumcation configuration for county _ __ offices was raised by IT Director David Shinavier. After struggling for the past three years with a telephone system that is now 14 years old, Shinavier and his staff have patched the system by replacing the voicemail portion of the network and taking whatever preparatory steps were possible for a new phone system. When the telephone world went to computer network transmis­ sion, replacing its traditional copper wire delivery style, the county began moving backward in the telecommu­ nications race. Shinavier and Brown described an evaluation and bid process in which Moss Telecommunications •of Grand Rapids emerged as the recommended bidder to replace the county’s tele­ phone and voicemail system at a cost not to exceed $85,000. ShoreTel, the sys­ tem to be installed by Moss, will provide enhanced com­ munication between county employees • and will offer many new features that are now common in the world’s workforce. Of the 11 responses received by the county to its bid posting, five companies •it were chosen for interview and a county evaluation team made site visits to Hastings Mutual Insurance and to Pennock Hospital where updated systems are in place •it and operational, “There were 10 things we needed to have, and Cisco was the system of three of the vendors we interviewed,” said Brown to questions addressing concern over not choosing the better-known system. “None could assure us that they could provide those things. “They were all top heavy on maintenance of the sys­ tem, and we have pros in the county that can provide that maintenance for us.” Because the phone system i exceededthe purchase $10,000 threshold for items that require official board approval, the recommendation was unanimously tion was moved to next week's official board meeting for final signoff. Department of Justice grant that will provide 15 bullet­ proof vests under the sher­ iff's department five-year replacement plan. County Undersheriff Bob Baker explained that 30 sworn offi­ cers require vests in perform­ ing their duties and, with a five-year life, 15 of them require replacement at the present time. • Approved the 2013 tax rate request form from Equalization Director Tim Vandermark. The form is required by the state tax commission in order for the county to collect summer taxes. Vandermark pointed out that the county's proper­ ty valuation has increased 1.35 percent, which will mean an increase in revenue to the county budget, However, the increase was revised downward from a previously reported •it 2.2 per­ cent after Vandermark told commissioners he discovered that the higher figure was based on an expansion project at Bradford White in Middleville, which is located Finance inin aa Local Authority Development approved and established by. the Village of Middleville. Property valuations and tax revenue flow to the LFDA rather than to the county. • Discussed and took no action on a proposal brought forward from a Jan. 22 strategic planning meeting ln other business, the committee of the whole: • Approved $3,634 from the diverted felons fund to provide the county’s portion of a 50 percent match for a J,» BBB warns of employment scam -W1 * *** <1 •? ■ »* <• 5 Lt! * A Grand Rapids job seek­ er registered with an online placement agency was con­ tacted by a person named “David,” claiming to work for Manpower, who told the job seeker they had jobs available that fit the appli­ cant’s qualifications. The phone number showing up on caller ID was the real Manpower number, but the call was not really from Manpower. It was apparently spoofed by a person attempt­ ing to steal account informa­ tion from the job seeker, according to a June 3 press release from the West Michigan Better Business Bureau. The caller was smooth, reported the BBB, •it even setting up an appoint­ ment time at the real Manpower office for the applicant to visit. The job seeker was wise enough not to give the direct-deposit requested information over the phone, and when she showed up for the appointment. Manpower1 didn't know she was coming in. Manpower officials sat they don’t call after business hours, and would never ask for account information over the phone. BBB serving Western Michigan reminds consumers that using employ­ ment Internet services can be a great way to find a job, but warns against sharing any personal or confidential information with people who may find such details online, and then attempt to use that information to give them credibility. In this case, “David,” the caller, con­ firmed the job seeker's address and appointment date and time. He asked for the rest of her information. She asked what information he was seeking. He replied bank information and routing info for direct deposit. She said she would provide that information at the appoint­ ment. This incident serves as a reminder of how scams work, and how consumers can protect themselves, said the BBB. Visit www.bbb.org for more information. recommending that commit­ tee of the whole meetings and official board meetings »!• be held the same day, there­ by reducing the four meet­ ings per month format to two. Snow presented a pro­ posed meeting schedule in •It which an 8:30 a.m. board of meeting commissioners would be held to take action on items recommended at the committee of the whole meeting held two weeks pre­ viously. A second committee of the whole meeting would be held immediately follow­ ing the 8:30 a.m. official board meeting to discuss and recommend agenda items for the official board meeting to be held two weeks in the future. Snow pointed out the pro­ posal would save on gasoline for commissioners, (neeting participants and attendees. It would also allow a greater time for commissioners to consider issues and to dis­ cuss them with constituents. Dull recommended a third monthly meeting as a means of allowing discussion of issues amongst commission­ ers and expressed hope to have it held in the evening to attract a larger audience. Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson pointed out that the idea had been tried for one year previously and meetings were even rotated among the 16 townships in an effort to involve more people, but “it was always the same people who came.” “I still would like to see us offer an evening meeting for a couple of months just to say we gave it a shot,” said Snow. “I don't know how you get people involved in government.” “You make them mad,” quipped Commissioner Jim DeYoung, “and then they show up.” Commissioners will meet as a board Tuesday, June 11, in the meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings beginning at 9 a.m. Need open house invitations? Stop by and check out the large selection at J-Ad Graphics Printing Plus North of Hastings 7 on M-43 Highway in the grey barn �Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, June 8, 2013 Village council approves land sale by Julie Makarewicz Saturday Hours Professional Services’ Great Product Selections! www.caledoniavisioncenter.com 616-891-2020 i 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 i V— CM 8 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. It ’■ TTs June 15-23 from 9:00am to Dusk S Scrap Metal Drive Peace Church is collecting scrap metal to support their free community carnival, “A Birthday Party For Jesus.” ■ Get involved by dropping off scrap metal to the designated area F | of their pole barn, 6950 Cherry Valley Road in Middleville. Peace Church in Middleville (CICI aliens ► 06814573 Staff Writer The village of Middleville will sell a parcel of land that’s had little buying inter­ est to H & L Manufacturing for $5,000. Council members agreed at Tuesday's committee of the whole meeting to accept the offer from Steve Sawdy of H & L Manufacturing for the property immediately adjacent to the industrial facility at 800 East Main St. Village manager Rebecca Fleury told the village coun­ cil members the village has owned the property since at least 2011. The property is just a little more than 35,000 square feet in size and is an odd shape, she said. The property is zoned medium density single fami­ ly residential, but the future land use for the site is’light GET ALL THE LOCAL NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call" 945-9554 for more information. Generating Income During Retirement Please join us for a free seminar where we will discuss the challenges retirees face when it comes to managing their retirement income and how New York Life and its affiliates can help meet those challenges. industrial. Fleury said the village has »!• received several calls about the property, but mostly peo­ ple have been interested in the adjacent home. The vil­ lage does not own that prop­ erty — only a vacant trapezoid-shaped parcel. Fleury said the taxable value on the property for the current year is $23,900. She also told council members that, based on an informal survey of properties and prices, residential lots of this approximate same size sell from between $10,000 and $15,000 and industrial sites can be worth $15,000 to $20,000. Since 2011 Fleury said the village has not received an offer on the property. “This is the first real offer we’ve.-had,” she said. Council member Joyce Lutz said she thinks this is. a fair offer. She reminded council members that the vil­ lage didn't make counter offers when it sold the prop­ erty at the intersection of Main Street and M-37. Village president Charlie Pullen said he would like to see the selling price a little higher. “But I would also like to see this property back on the tax rolls,” he said. “It’s not really a very desirable piece of property for anyone except the adjacent manufac­ turer.” Council member Sue Reyff made the motion the council approve the $5,000 offer. All other council mem­ bers agreed except Ed Schellinger who wanted the village to at least consider a counter offer. “I think if they will pay $5,000, they’ll pay at least $7,000,” he said. Typically, the council makes recommendations at the committee of the whole meeting for final action to be taken at their next regular council meeting. 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Of course, you?11 also w'ant to whip . up _ a few special treats. What could be better than a popcorn bar? Popcorn is both good and good for you. Il It’s a whole grain food that is not only low in calorics but also makes a great addition to many recipes. Because, sometimes, a sweet indulgence is - * just what you need. Set out large bowls of popcorn along with shakers of garlic salt, cumin, lemon pepper, dry taco seasoning mix and Parmesan cheese for extra flavor. Add dried fruit, nuts, pretzel sticks, grated cheese and chocolate chips for a make-your-own trail mix option. Complete the popconi bar with a few sweet surprises like delicious desserts 1 I *1 made with freshly popped com. For more creative recipes, visit www.popcom.org. 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Combine popcorn and raisins in large bowl; pour hot mixture over popcorn and toss carefully with wooden spoons to mix until well-coated. Spray 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; press popcorn mixture into pan and cool ME completely. Cut into / I Sweet and Spicy Popcorn Seasoning Mix squares and serve. Coconut Monkey Mix Sweet and Spicy Popcorn Seasoning Mix Yield: about 4 tablespoons seasoning mix 2 2 1 1 1/2 1/2 1/4 1/8 4 tablespoons sugar teaspoons salt teaspoon ancho chili powder teaspoon cumin teaspoon cinnamon teaspoon smoked paprika teaspoon ground coriander teaspoon cayenne quarts popped popcorn Cooking spray (helps seasoning adhere to popcorn) Stir spices together in a small bowl. Place popcorn in a serving bowl and spray 1lightly with cooking spray; Sprinkle about 2 teaspoons (or to taste) of the mix over popcorn tand. toss to distribute evenly. _ Store leftover seasoning mix in an airtight con­ tainer for future use. Coconut Monkey Mix Yield: 7 cups I cup flaked coconut (unsweetened or sweetened) 6 cups popped popcorn I tablespoon butter or margarine, melted 1 teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt Dash of nutmeg I cup dried banana chips Preheat oven to 325°F. Spread coconut in a 9 x 13-inch baking pan, breaking up any clumps as needed. Bake 10 minutes or until edges of coconut begin to brown. Spread popconi over coconut and sprinkle with melted butter; toss. Sprinkle popconi mixture with sugar, salt and nut­ meg; toss. Bake 5 minutes longer and toss with banana chips. Serve immediately or cool and store in an airtight container. �Page 16/The Sun and News. Saturday. June 8. 2013 Scots reach regional final with four-goal victory 3'- 6 by Brett Bremer k Sports Editor The Scots made some­ thing they hadn’t had in a while Tuesday, some breath­ ing room. Caledonia's varsity girls' soccer team earned a spot in last night’s Division 1 Regional Final with a 5-1 victory over Ann Arbor Pioneer in the regional semi­ final at Scotland Yard in Caledonia. The Fighting Scots had one each of their last two games of the district tourna­ ment by a single goal, against the defending Division J state champions from Okemos and highly rated rival East Kentwood. Caledonia took a 3-0 lead over the Pioneers two and a half minutes into the second half I ucsday. Iucsday. Kendra Stauffer fired a shot past Pioneer keeper Sofia Gambini from left to right and teammate Corrie Good was there on the far side of the net to give the ball an extra boot into the back of the net. We just ran into a better team ireally. ................. ” said Pioneer head coach Chris Coleman. “They were pretty much flawless in their execution. I had never seen them play before, until the Kentwood game (Saturday). I hose girls, they don’t waiver from their game plan. They are so technically sound, you can try to pressure them, but they have the ability to play out of pressure. They do a good job of spreadingi the field and isolating everybody one-v- ft / A A ji J’1 I* .<4 & .-j 0*’'1 J* Fighting Scot freshman forward Maddy Morse looks to fire a crossing pass past Ann Arbor Pioneer defender Sarah Starman during the second half of Tuesday’s Division 1 Regional Semifinal in Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) one. Defensively, you’re just kind of hoping that you can stay as organized as possible and maybe it will give you a fighting chance and maybe you’ll get a couple scoring opportunities throughout the match, but we weren't good defensively.” Fighting6 Scot head coach Steve Sanxter wasn't sure his team was “flawless” but was very pleased with its play. • SCREENED TOP SOIL • STONES - Landscape and drainage • SAND - Fill or beach/play • DRIVEWAYS - Gravel, crushed concrete or asphalt DON’S DOZING • 269-795-7830 i 2 “We know what we’re capable of, but we've got to prove it every day. We don't have three losses and three ties for no reason,” Sanxter said. Ann Arbor Pioneer got on the scoreboard with just under 30 minutes remaining. There was some confusion in the back and a clearing attempt by the Scot defense deflected off another defend­ er right to the Pioneers' Katherine Matton. Matton chipped a shot over Scot goalkeeper Brooke Hubble to make it 3-1. In only took about three and a half minutes for the Scots to answer. Good and Stauffer teamed up to assist on a goal by Rubina Veerakone. Pioneer had no answer defensively to slow down that trio. Good, Stauffer and Veerakone Thornapple Area Soccer Club (TASC) TRYOUTS Monday, June 17, 2013 Boys: - * Girls: Bring: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Ages are U-9 - U-14 (High School Boys will have a fall tryout in Nov.) 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Ages are U-9 - U-18 Soccer ball, cleats, shin guards, and water bottle Registration will take place at the entrance to the TKHS Stadium Get more information at: www.thornappleareasoccerclub.com 7’5’8999 Caledonia's Olivia Bestrom (19) collides in the air with Ann Arbor Pioneer’s Lena Katterman (left) as they rise above the crowd on a Fighting Scot corner kick during the second half of Tuesday’s Division 1 Regional Semifinal at Scotland Yard in Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) — :.A 1- L 0 make the save. “It's just a thrill for all of us being able to get to play a few extra games,” Sanxter said. “The fans, the crowd has just been spectacular. To have this kind of support, it really pumps them up and makes every game feel like a big game, and they are at this point.” The Scots were set to take on Grandville in the Regional Final Friday in Caledonia. The Bulldogs beat Portage Central 2-1 in the second regional final in Caledonia Tuesday. The winner of Friday's contest heads to the Division I State Semifinal al Holt Wednesday. The Division I State Championship will be at Williamston Saturday (June 15) at noon. V*1'1 I* I • firtii I i I sxteit .niNSDi ® hi h'f® 1 Call anytime for 11 Sun & News Caledonia senior Hannah Jablonski pushes the ball up the right side as Ann Arbor Pioneer’s Lena Katterman gives chase in the midfield Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) teamed up to get the Scots four of their five goals. The first time was with 1:46 remaining in the first half. Good carried the ball through the center of the field and sent a pass up to Stauffer on the right side. Stauffer sent a perfect cen­ tering pass in for Veerakone who just had to tap a shot in to put the Scots up 2-0. Good and Veerakone con­ nected one final time with 12:44 to play, with Good racing up the right side and finishing off a nice shot after receiving a pass from Veerakone. Shelby Kresnak scored the Scots' first goal. Alena Olsen sent a great ball to the center of the field for Kresnak, who got by two Pioneer and defenders chipped a shot over Gambini as she stumbled trying to classifiedI ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 < I ‘: Cal t •I L 1 You could save up to $434 a year by switching to Auto Insurance through AAA. A I 4 xl X? We've teamed with AAA to bring you great value and coverage. PREFERRED INSURANCE SERVICES OF GRAND RAPIDS Adam Jarchow 7992 Clyde Park Ave.. SW. 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Junior goalkeeper Brooke Hubbel made four saves for the Scots, while Stehouwer made seven at her end of the ‘^7 field for Kentwood. “ It gets you down (being I • behind 2-0), but it was early on in the game and we knew we had time to come back,” Maher said. “During our talk at half-time we just got •S. • pumped and started focus­ ing. Everyone just wanted it so bad and 1 think that's what * it was. We all worked our Rv M % «l butts off at the end." There are talented players in each class for the Scots, from the freshman VanSuilichem who sparked the comeback, to the sopho­ more trio of defenders Lexi Bush, Annika Hoekstra and Natalie Avery, and the junior midfield group powered by Veerakone and Alena Olsen. Sanxter said it was the senior leadership that pushed the Scots to the top of their dis­ trict this year. “We have talent up and down the roster, but the sen­ iors have led us this year," Sanxter said. “You add up the goals that they've scored on the attack, and the leader­ ship they provided in the midfield and the defense. A lot of credit to them, and of course everyone else. It was just a total team effort tonight." The senior group includes Stauffer and Corrie Good on the attack, Hannah Jablonski, Shelby Kresnak and Maher in the midfield, and Sarah Spees on defense. “We love one another,” Maher said. “It helps that we're friends at school and we are all already so close. 1 play club with some girls. We all grew up together and it’s all really helpful out on the soccer field." Z-Jt 3S38 ®T •/.*•**■ ■ ► - * A* Caledonia senior midfielder Shelby Kresnak has. her legs taken out from under her by East Kentwood’s Brittany Tanner as she goes up for a header during the second half of Saturday’s Division 1 District Final at Forest Hills Central High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Fighting Scots’ Tia VanSuilichem (1) and East Kentwood defender Alexis Fricke (7) watch as shot by VanSuilichem flies towards the Falcon net for Caledonia’s first goal in its 3-2 overtime victory Saturday at Forest Hills Central High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DOBBIN'S ^roeico BAD’ tonin • < ■_ 1 w 11 tai hi sitet >* iasaji I I ifei H*. hh J] f —*** LI * »» m#1 The Fighting Scots pulled off a rare feat Friday (May 3!). Caledonia’s varsity boys’ golf team had three of its five guys shoot well enough at their Division 1 District Tournament at the El Dorado in Holt to make the cut for Division yesterday’s 1 Regional Tournament. The team didn’t make the cut though. The Fighting Scots were eighth at their district tourna­ ment, but junior Joey Baum, junior Matt Miller and soph­ omore Ryan Coe all fired 82s to earn spots in the regional tournament which was held in Battle Creek Friday (Jun 7). Battle Creek Lakeview won the district champi­ onship, with a team score of 291. Portage Central was second with a 308, followed by Holt 315, Lowell 317, Okemos 320 and Grand Ledge 322. The top six teams and top six individuals not on those teams earned spots in the regional. The top three Scots were among those individual qualifiers. Kalamazoo Central had the day’s seventh best team score, a 331, followed by Caledonia 334, Jackson 340, Portage Northern 346 and Loy Norrix NTS. The other three individual regional qualifiers were Kalamazoo Central's Jake Han (78) and Jeff Torano -- w r ——— . 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McNutt said her plan was to “just make sure you’re lined up with her and make sure you go in hard and don’t slow down.” The Trojan foursome, which also included Fiona Shea and Taylor Ward at the Division 2 Lower Peninsula Track and Field Championship at Forest Hills Eastern High School Saturday, practiced hand­ offs with crowds of team members in Middleville in the day’s leading up to the finals. That helped a little bit “I was so scared because everyone was so clustered and 1 thought it was going to be a bad hand-off, but it actu­ ally went pretty smooth,” Lark said Saturday. “It was fine. She got it to me fine. It was pretty nerve-wracking at first but then people started going. People were pushing and that made it scary." Lark took off and finished off a sixth-place finish for the Trojan team. The four­ some turned in a time of 4 minutes 6.49 seconds, secur­ ing the first state medal for all four girls, and the only three team points for TK at the finals. “I was just really excited,” Shea, who also competed in the 100-meter dash, said. “It’s really fun. I'm so happy this is the team I got it with. It's so much more fun than just getting your own medal. It’s everybody together, it’s more fun.” Ward also appreciated the experience of competing with the tight-knit group, and said that competing with the Trojan team in the state cross country finals last fall helped her not to be overwhelmed with the crowds at the track finals. David Walter from the Thornapple Kellogg varsity boys' track and field team also ran in the state cross YMCA CAMP MANITOU-LIN SUMMER 2013 Volunteers Needed! 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V. .31 A pk - I iri fl ® if*’’: L ■.J®'*1 Thornapple Kellogg’s Molly Lark (clockwise from left), Taylor Ward, Morgan McNutt and Fiona Shea are all smiles on the medal stand after placing sixth in the 1600-meter Relay at the Lower Peninsula Division 2 Finals Saturday at Forest Hills Eastern High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) country finals last fall. He ran in the two distance races Saturday, the 1600-meter run and the 3200-meter run. He placed seventh in the 1600meter run with a time of 4:23.80. The race went just as planned for Walter. He practiced " _ doing 400-nieter BrsmrsKP I repeats, going all out the final 100-meters at practice last Tuesday. “That helped me have the confidence I wouldn't die at the end. I knew all these guys could finish, so I felt like I had to step it up another notch from how I’ve been finishing recently,” Walter said. He passed a couple of guys to move into medal contention with a little over 200-meters to go in the race. He was never worried about keeping up with Cedar Springs’ Connor Mora who won the race in 4:10.38. Mora was well ahead for the entire race, and finished just under 10 seconds ahead of the runner-up, Andrew O’Connor from CroswellLexington. Chelsea edged Ottawa • State & I CAR Certified Techs • Glass Repair 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com OPEN 7:30 TO 5:00 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY — id* I .. i an: uik I iUM! | BEL* Tufa? i'diu Thornapple Kellogg’s David Walter (7) rounds the corner at the north end of the track at Forest Hills Eastern High School Saturday during the 1600-meter run. 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Then, from evening until 8 a.m. Sunday, riders stay on a 7.5-mile night loop for safe­ ty. Motorists are urged to use caution throughout the weekend and to give cyclists room to share the roads. Awards are presented at 8:30 a.m. Sunday after the Staff Writer More than 400 bicyclists will take to the roads around Middleville and Barry County on June 15 and 16 testing the number of miles they can ride in 24 hours dur­ ing the annual National 24Hour Challenge. The event begins at 8 a.m. Saturday June 15 at the mid­ dle school on Green Lake Road with a bagpipe band starting riders on their way. The bagpipers will move into the downtown village area near the bridge over the 1I I ’ ride is completed, The record, according to the National 24-Hour Challenge website as of 2012, is 502.6 miles for a male rider, recorded in 2007, and 440.2 miles for a female rider, recorded in 2004. 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The board approved the use of nearly $22,000 and board president Dave from its fund balance leaving on the board of education. an estimated $2.16 million in reserves. The draw down repre­ sents about 8.13 percent of one year's operating costs left in the fund balance. The board's policy has been to maintain between a 10 to 15 percent fund balance. Finance Director Chris Tom Marcy cautioned board Superintendent Enslen said Monday's meet­ members that the practice of ing was bittersweet. “You've served on the board for 12 years and for all the right reasons — to serve the kids," said Enslen. Board members gave Kiel a certificate and appreciation gift for his service to the dis­ trict. Anyone interested in filing by Fran Faverman for the position should call Staff Writer 269-795-5521 for more in forYankee Springs The mation. Applications should Township Board of Trustees be submitted to David Smith, learned at its meeting 10051 Thursday evening that prop­ Board President, Road, erty owners in the portion of Lake Green Middleville, 49333. the township on Gun Lake were to receive relief from the burdens imposed upon them by an out-of-date flood insurance rate map. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a letter of map revi­ to Yankee Springs sion meeting of the joint sewer Township, thus bringing percommittee would address the manent relief to owners of possibility of getting some property on Gun Lake who funding for metering infiltra- had been forced to file letters tion. He added there was a of map amendment or to buy continuing need to get to the flood insurance to meet the bottom of the problem and demands of mortgage holdconcluded his report •It by stat­ ers. The letter states the ing that discussions with the effective date of the letter of developer of the Kinsey map revision is Sept. 16. Paul Heystek, a homeownStreet property were ongo­ er who has extensively ing. > Trustee Gary Scholl, researched the subject and council liaison to . the became a persistent gadfly in Caledonia Township Board the halls of the FEMA disof Trustees, reported that trict office in Chicago, had Phase 1 of the path system the pleasure of announcing was underway, that the the news during the public installation of smart meters comment portion of the from Consumers Energy board meeting. His efforts would begin, and that the ultimately led to an agreeKent District Library system ment with the agency allowhad made its annual report to ing new data to be submitted the board. to the agency. The Yankee still sought for TK Board of Ed vacancy o ermal ed through December 2014. Board President Dave Staff Writer Applications for the open Smith said five applications seat on the Thornapple had been received as of June Kellogg Schools Board of 10. The board will have a spe­ Education are being accepted cial meeting the last week of until June 17. The board hopes to fill the June to interview candidates remaining 18 months of and appoint a new member. Smith thanked Kiel for his board member Scott Kiel's dedication and years of serv­ term of office. Kiel notified the board he ice on the board at Monday will be resigning the end of night's meeting. “You've been a tremen­ June, when his term of office was originally scheduled to dous board member to work with. You’ve contributed be completed. Because of election law greatly, and we're going to changes, the board member miss you," said Smith. “We terms of service were extend- appreciate all you've done." oO lot Council learns of new possibility for Main Street building by Julie Makarewicz I ubll it limn orlT bi£ocl to rmoJ ioiX ad IIiv/ w xmiiI no ebv/ mo j ad 1 Brd SflT iV lionuoo ttnqiuz fl Irriq ? .eiiriD mv sdi mol odl i srfl ©ncoifl Irw ifirfl Ki unsm bdimo T .anusn onnoqo Oo £ gni sd) ni liffl 01 rl slid-W aril i bsaarfa /£?. bib by Julie Makarewicz by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The monthly meeting of the Village of Caledonia council carried a pleasant surprise when restauranteur Phil Fricano and his wife, Chris, shared their plans for the vacant building which is the former Sam's Joint site. The plans outlined by the Fricanos call for a restaurant that will feature an extended menu beyond the pizza asso­ ciated with the family's name. The Fricanos currently operate a restaurant in Kalamazoo and are continueing a 60-year family tradition in the restaurant business. Phil Fricano said he is eager to come to Caledonia. While he was careful to say that they had not yet pur­ chased the building, Fricano that the family has did been through the building with a contractor and is aware of its many deficien­ cies. Among his objectives is to restore the building to its historic appearance. Asked by village manager Sandy Ayers to estimate an opening date, Fricano said he thought transfer of the liquor license would probably take about three months and the remaining work on the build­ ing would take about six months. Various reports followed the discussion with the Fricanos including one from Village Engineer Paul Galdes who reported that the •It recent heavy rains had not produced much useable data from the flow meter because the amount of water caused a backup that disabled the sys­ tem. Galdes said the June 19 relying on fund balance sim­ ply cannot continue forever. The district has maintained a healthy fund balance but, over the years, has been forced to spend much of those funds. The newly approved budget includes a reduction to teaching and administra­ tion staff, to support personnel, and to counseling. Funds will also be decreased for field trips, supplies, conferences, and athletics, Marcy explained that per pupil funding is better than expected for the 2013-14 fis­ cal year with the district receiving $7,076 per student, but she also noted that the district still receives $240 per pupil less in base funding compared to 2008-09. The new budget elimi­ nates the middle school assistant principal position and one district-wide coun­ seling position. Teaching reductions will be made through attrition. include cuts Other $30,000 from athletics, $30,000 from conferences, $10,000 from field trips, and $40,000 from supplies. The district will request 18 mills on the non-homestead properties for the 2013-14 school year as it has been applied in the past. Board members will also discuss a possible increase of the debt service millage which currently stands at 7 mills. No decision has been made yet. Marcy also told the board that the food service budget will have an estimated $26,809 shortfall for the year, but has sufficient fund balance. The public library fund will also experience higher anticipated expenses, requir­ ing nearly $5,000 from fund balance. t %’• Yankee Springs property owners receive relief from FEMA rate map See CALEDONIA, pg. 3 Trustees agreed to bear the costs of the new data and its submission to the agency. The new data was submitted to the agency several months ago. . ’ . While almost all of the property owners who were affected by the initial flood insurance rate map issued in 2008 will see relief under the revised map, a few properties that had escaped inclusion in the earlier rate map have been added to the new map. There is a brief window of opportunity for those people to act before they may be required to purchase flood insurance, The letter states that notice -------of the new map was pub­ lished in The Reminder May 11 and May 18. The 90-day window from those publica- tion dates is narrowing rapid­ ly, and affected property owners with a mortgage have less time to engage in the process of filing for a letter of map amendment. This process requires a survey by a licensed surveyor or meas­ urements by a professional engineer; the cost for such services can run from $300 to 500 for each parcel. Persons who received let­ ters of map amendment after discovering they were in the 2008 flood insurance rate map need do nothing. Persons who were required to purchase flood insurance after discovering they were in the 2008 map should prob­ ably check their status with their mortgage holders. I In This Issue • Schools allowed to keep ‘natural’ areas for study • Caledonia Community Players present ‘Hairspray’ • Baseball more than just a game for Enslen family • Late Grandville goal ends Fighting Scot season �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, June 15, 2013 Schools allowed to keep fl* 7 ‘natural’ areas for study by Julie Makarewicz “We definitely don't want Staff Writer it be to become an unruly Thornapple Kellogg mess,” he said. “These areas Schools will not have to are mostly in areas where mow certain areas of the people won't even notice.” campus it wanted to use for In other matters the coun­ educational purposes includ­ cil: ing butterfly gardens, nature • Approved a resolution to studies and native plant stud­ sell property at 800 East ies. Main Street to Lighthouse The Middleville village Property Development LLC. council Tuesday approved a The property is located adja­ zoning ordinance amend­ cent to H & L ment that will allow the Manufacturing. The sale is schools to keep the areas in for $5,000 and was discussed their natural state and to initially at a committee of the allow grasses to grow taller whole meeting June 4. • than otherwise allowed by • Heard that members of the ordinance. the Michigan Department of The amendment allows for Natural Resources visited the exception to the ordi­ Middleville this month to nance rules to “any public or review the village applica­ private educational or tion for a trust fund grant to research institution or facili­ develop the Riverfront Park ty that facilitates the study or on the north side of Main research of the environment Street. Village Manager and/or plant and animal habi­ Rebecca Fleury said in a tats or promotes conservareport to the council that the members toured the project site and discussed specific Patricia Johns presents TK Middle School Principal Mike Birely and TK components and questions r Superintendent Tom Enslen with T-shirts from the 24-Hour Challenge. She thanked about the project. Fleury said kt the board and the schools for continued support of the event. in her report that the mem­ bers seemed very positive ^1 about the project and were If. Come Visit Our Market... impressed with the coopera­ tion between the village and LOTS OF FRESH PRODUCE! Thornapple Township. The by Julie Makarewicz loan made to help with cash­ how it may need to be ca£e3otuxi Caledonia Christian Reformed Church village should learn in Staff Writer flow issues from the state. increased as a requirement of Located at the corner of M37/IOOth October if its application for X ■ Lunch prices for all The loan is borrowed and the state. Board members -*X KI Across from the funds is approved. ./ ■ Caledonia Hardware Store. Thomapple Kellogg students paid back all in one year. said they needed more time '€| -'ll| will increase next year as This year, the district antici­ to consider all the informa­ part of a federal mandate. pates needing to borrow $ 1.8 tion and will discuss it again At the elementary level, million. Finance Director in July. lunch prices will increase Chris Marcy said this is not • Patricia Johns presented from $2 to $2.10. The mid­ uncommon for the district to Enslen and Middle School dle school and high school do annually, although she Principal Mike Birely with lunches will increase by 10 observed that the amount T-shirts from the 24 Hour cents as well, ranging from needed this year has Challenge. She thanked the $2.35 to $2.75 per meal. increased. board and schools for sup­ Breakfast and milk prices • Superintendent Tom porting the event and helping will not increase. Enslen remarked on a suc­ make it so successful. The Board members approved cessful end of the year for all middle school is opened for the increases at their Monday schools. He said it's a busy bicyclists during the week­ night regular board meeting. time for staff and students end event, a spaghetti dinner In other matters: and that everything seemed is served in the school, and 9357 Cherry Valley (In the D&W Plaza), Caledonia • Board members to end on a good note this grounds are made available approved purchasing 110 year. for camping. More than 400 (616) 891-1139 Chromebook computers for The board heard a bicyclists and their crews are Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30-7:30 the middle and high schools. detailed presentation about expected to attend the week­ With software licensing, the the debt service millage and end event. I total cost is $26,290. • Reproductive health will be taught at the eighth Caledonia Main Street Merchants grade level moving from the ninth grade curriculum. The L r change provides an addition­ al chance for an option class for freshman. • The district will issue notes of anticipation to bor ­ I row from the state school aid i I fund. This is a short-term i I & $ tion of the environment through educational offer­ ings or uses.” The exception does not apply to a school located within a private residential dwelling so it can not be used by homeowners who home school their children. Council members said they want to make certain the areas are kept looking as attractive as possible and not become overwhelming in the community. Shawn Hayward, opera­ tions manager for TK schools, said the district isn't looking to create an eyesore. “We want it to be present­ able,” said Hayward, “it reflects on the schools.” Hayward said the district will not allow the areas to get out of control or overgrown and that they will be mowed and baled late in the summer season. $ in !? il u STRAWBERRY SEASON IS HERE! 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The game, to be held at Rescue K-9 team, see the Duncan Lake Middle exhibits from the Caledonia School baseball field, car­ Equestrian Club, the Cherry ries some significance for Valley Livestock 4H Club, Western Week in that it has and Safari International. They will also have the never been rained out. Western Week closes opportunity to learn more with the car show, country about the care of their pets line dancing, and the com­ and animals from the munity street dance on Humane Society of West Friday night. In between, Michigan, local veterinari­ the committee has put ans, and to enjoy horsetogether a program of events drawn carriage rides. For those who are inter­ offering choices for every­ one. Many musical groups, ested in games, old-fash­ both vocal and instrumental, ioned kids games and inflatables will be available. are also participating. New to the event this year Information about skills is an art show. Organized by such as archery and a simu­ area artists and friends, the lated shooting demonstra­ exhibit space is in the for­ tion provided by the mer bank building at the Michigan Department of comer of Main and Lake Natural Resources will also Streets. Beginning Monday, be available. The evening closes at eight local businesses along Main Street are also display­ dusk with the outdoor ing art work in their win­ movie, always a family­ dows. According to the friendly choice. Free pop­ organizers, approximately corn and drinks are provid­ 30 artists have provided ed. Members of the audi­ ence are reminded to bring works for the exhibits. Wednesday is billed as their own lawn chairs and/or "Connecting Kids with seating arrangements. Thursday is market day Creatures," and is dedicated to children and the things and fashion day at the festi­ that interest to them — pets, val. The popular Taste of Caledonia will also be a fea­ games, inflatables, archery, I - — « « A« • a simulated shooting exhibi­ ture of the activities. The tion, a dunk tank, and more. Main Street Market will be by Fran Faverman r Hvx i ■ •A. (i ij®andfe Trustee Karen Hahn, a member of the Independence Day Celebration Committee, said activities have been scaled down this year. The celebration will be held Saturday, June 29 with the truck pull at Lakeside Park on Friday evening, June 28, and the tractor pull at the park on Saturday, June 29, following the parade. The parade will follow the usual Main Street route. Although Hahn did not spec­ ify where the frog and turtle races will be, she said a local business had been contacted about using its lawn for the activity. The celebration will close with the fireworks dis­ play at the CalPlex facility. Hahn ended her remarks say­ ing that all activities will take place in the village. Jason Wangerin, chair of the village planning commis­ sion, reported that the com­ mission has a meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 25, at 7 p.m. in the village hall. Trustees Dan Erskine and Todd Grinage, who consti­ tute the sidewalk committee, said they had nothing to report. Erskine did note that the area for the blacksmith shop had been staked out next to the Barber School. It appears likely that volunteer labor will remove the turf and prepare the surface for a concrete pad to be laid down to provide a permanent site on public property for the open from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. The market usually features everything from homemade jams, jellies, preserves, and baked goods to crafts, jewel­ ry, and other items. The Art Gallery will only be open from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. The Taste of Caledonia will run from 5 to 9:30 p.m. The fashion show and the wildly popular hair styles will run from 6 to 6:45 p.m. and will follow live music. At 7 p.m., horse-drawn car­ riage rides will be available. There will also be a dance performance from 7 to 8 p.m. followed by live blue­ grass music until 9:30 p.m. Although not highlighted in the program, the black­ smith shop is noted as being open and fired up. Fantasy faces are also cited in the program notes. Friday is the day of the car show which begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs until 9:30 p.m. The display of classic and collectible vehicles can be breath-taking and lead to much sharing of memories of moments con­ nected to particular vehicles. Country line dancing is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Community Street Dance begins at 8 p.m. and runs until midnight. According to committee member Terry Muller, the event can always use some volunteer help to clean up after the community dance, Anyone interested in volunteering for various clean-up tasks can do so by contact­ ing him. . postal THE NEWS OF BARRY Bender Road work delayed to June 24 ffliitsWiii IM• i art IT iK ’SWfli i •• h ec*?« £ hi ■■ I r' III II |l r i|.J« I of CM ’ qastt X <1 ifl * <5^ IlSK unless needed because of weather conditions. Steiff Writer Page said ''Weeks Construction work on Bender Road will be delayed Elementary School will be one week from its anticipat­ accessible from the south on ed June 17 start date to June Bender Road. Other road projects will 24. Access during construc­ tion will be available, but also start this month includ­ ing chip and seal coating of may be limited. All visitors to the high all roads in the Misty Ridge school and to the library are and Bryanwood Estates sub­ encouraged to park in the divisions. Residents will be high school’s west lot off notified of dates for the work Green Lake Road. Visitors to take place and are asked will be able to walk through not to park vehicles on the the high school to the library roads during those times. Work is expected to begin during the road construction. Department of Public the week of June 17. It is Works Director Duane dependent on weather condi­ Weeks explained to village tions but may all be done council members that a pre­ within one day, according to construction meeting was Weeks. Additionally, Weeks said Kentwood held and Excavating requested an he is continuing to gather additional week to start the prices for work to be done on project due to overly wet Green Lake Road. With bids coming in less than estimat­ conditions. The project is anticipated ed for Bender Road and for for completion July 19 with the chip and seal projects in no weekend work scheduled the two subdivisions, Weeks by Julie Makarewicz ’»! > Library and high school visitors I asked to use west parking lot 1$ Local resident graduates from Grove City College 1« (A Micah Truax earned a He is a 2009 homeschooled bachelor of arts degree in graduate and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Perin and Gloria sociology from Pennsylvania’s Grove City Truax of Caledonia. College May 18. 4 ‘ » said he’s hopeful a success­ ful temporary fix can be done on Green Lake Road this year. The fix may extend the life of the road by three of four years, giving the vil­ lage more time to come up with funds for a complete rebuild of the heavily traf­ ficked road by the schools. < * » V I *•1 MIN 35 % OFF GET ALL Mi • Skgbm Tqb •— Thursday, June 20th • 11:00am - 7:00pm flat tei: Pnnapal Slit B: IO MMfcaoM T-iinsfronifc' e • x $ Cte&a Treasurer Julie Wangerin said money will need to be transferred from the major streets fund and the general fund to provide for repairs to local streets. The tax rate and budget were approved unani­ mously by the council. In other business, the council: • Discussed compensation for village officers and employees for 2013-14 fiscal year. Reappointed Jason Wangerin and Cody Ruple to the village planning commis­ sion for new three-year terms. • Appointed Steve Harper to the village construction board of appeals. • Certified delinquent sewer charges in the amount of $5,844. • Appointmented village committee members and the public relations liaisons. • Issued annual parade permits for Memorial Day, Western Week, Independence Day, homecoming, Halloween and Christmas. The next meeting of the village council will be July 8 at 7 p.m. in the village hall, 250 Maple St. historic shop. Council president Glenn Gilbert and Ayers noted that vandals were again active in the community. The latest vandalism occurred in the public parking lot behind the buildings on the north side of Main Street and behind the building north of the library. Gilbert said the vandalism was getting very old and per­ haps security cameras were going to be the next step. He added that the village would prosecute to the fullest extent possible anyone caught van­ dalizing public or private property. Ayers reported that a check for $2,748 had been received from Charter Communications. The check represents a payment of fran­ chise fees from cable sub­ scribers. The council’s major concern on Tuesday was approval of the budget for the new fiscal year which begins July 1 and the tax rate necessary to support it. The basic tax rate to support vil­ lage operations remains at 6.444 mills which provides general fund revenues of $471,040. Village operations will consume $372,053 of those funds. A note from COUNTY! =^ALL PRODUCTS ^2.00 Ave' ENROLLMENT APPLICATION FEE Ul? *____________ (Thursday Only)_________ ALL CHEMICAL SERVICES 50% OFF Subscribe to the I (Thurs.-Sat.) Now enrolling for July 23 L bClasses in▼— 620 S. Broadway, Middleville i Hastings Banner. 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Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 81 75 Broadmoor - Caledonia 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Sundays 5-7pm The Intersect (9-12th) Sundays 5-7pm @ St. Paul Lutheran Church Morning Worship ............. 11:00 a.m. Youth......................... Weds. 6:30 p.m. 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Pioneer Club......... Weds. 6:30 p.m. Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 Bible Study...... . Thurs. 9:30 a.m. wvvw.stpaulcaledonia.org A LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.org An Evangelical Covenant Community. Services: 10:00 *c a.m. 640 Arlington Court • Middleville Next to Tires 2000 269.743.4104 PLA CE for Y O U www.fbemiddlevillc.net MomingStarChurchOnline.or middlcvilleyouthgroup.com • A Church for all Ages Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-5463 r 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, Children’s Sunday School <& Choirs during worship, K - 3rd Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays at 6 p.m. Rev. Jodie Flessner, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) Worship ........................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.......... .................... 11:00 a.m. 5 Adult Bible Class.......................... 11:00 a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com ^>C1I • ** Pastor Terry Kenicz Church: (269) 795-2391 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm Sts to Jw I W1 ® MIDDLEVILLE r» SUMMER SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9:30am/11am ‘hi us iind tluvuijh us www.FirstChurchHastings.org 1 jlii ijs’1 I Ki 'Buildiih] 'His Church * Aycx o a co is# Ik*ill’ i plbfi Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 Saturday Evening Mass.................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses.......... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST is’ 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 •It ... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse Contemporary: 11 AM 405 N. M-37 Highway Call or see our website for information. fl 00^ II Traditional: 9 AM Considering •J becoming Catholic? I 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday.................... Sunday....................... Sunday (Spanish Mass) Ik Wjje (Bib {Eime jfHetljotrisft Churclj Sunday Worship Presbyterian SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Morning/^Star David Ordway. Youth Pastor Intern. Leanne Bailey. Development and Public Relations (269)795-9726 M-37, North of Middleville Sundav School............................................... ..9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Sendee.................. 11 d)() xm. Sunday Evening Service................................. .6:00 p.m. Wednesday Student Ministries........................ .6:45 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................ . .6:45 p.m. .6:45 p.m. Wednesday Word of Life Clubs.................... KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am Nursery available during services ............ *10:00 a.m. AJan Moody. Youth Pastor church OF MUflat and Sunday School Sunday School.... Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor fifsl" the best 9:45am Bible Studies Service Times: TrutT Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 II pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study , Sunday 11:00am - Contemporary \s 11.00 AM - Sunday School II www.alaskabaptist.org ill 8:30am - Traditional day ofyour week Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann i» Sunday Services < Make 1664 N. M-37 Highway 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 J 20 State Street Middleville, Ml / www.tvcweb. m PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH i •A’V n rt, Mi 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" GOD'S WORD NOURISHES Kilim! Sunday mornings at 9:30AM Calvary Grace Brethren Church i I “The Bible, The Whole Bible, and Nothing but the Bible.” 13700 84th St., Alto, Ml 49302 • 868-7440* Pastor Bryan Maley Website: www.calvarygracebrethrenchurch.com W), E-mail: calvarygbc@ymail.com k—J Sunday School •Il 9:30 a.m. • Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Services: Bible Study and Prayer............ 7:00 p.m. Kids Time.................................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Youth Group .... 6:45 p.m. Thursday Women's Bible Study 9:30 a.m Confessions of Truth ▼ Everybody is Somebody Come Worship with Us ------------- Schedule of Services:----------- Sunday Worship Service 11: a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-9623 r t * X I VI J * I i Sunday 9:30 & 11:15am Monday 7:00 pm cornerstone i church —— www.cornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue Bible ^Church • Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 <1 Celebrating 50 Years in 2012" Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Jr. & Sr. Youth Group 6: 111 p.m. Wednesday AWANA 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer 6:45 p.m. Interim Pastor, Rev. Ernie Fiebig www.whitneyvillebible.org A> C ■ —* making.sense of the stuff we sometimes take for granted Contemporary Worship .................... •a .9:30 a.m. Sunday School.................................... 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher Church Office: (616) 868-6402 www.lakesidecommunity.org '1 Peace f C H u KCH MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED .PeaceChurch. LUU 616.891.8119 * 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service .... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service: 5:30 p.m. "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH” Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 middlevillecrc.org •V- Whitneyville .the point dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick and children's church 5449 76th Street. Caledonia. Ml 49316 616-698-9660 ■www.thepointchurch.com (From Grand Rapid* Go South on M-37, then West on 76th Street) 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children's ministry during worship Pastor Tony Shumaker www.umcmiddleville.org HI 1 sSi 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52nd and 48"’ St Join us Sundays @ 9 & 11 am Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org - 616-868-0621 Middleville United Methodist Church 111 Church St. Office: (269)795-9266 Fellowship Church authentic church for the modern world for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, f Yankee Springs Bible Church -^5 -5 Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) ■ TIMES 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 10: .III A.M. Holy Communion Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 •ar Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. i: [ I A “Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. N 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 Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................ 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson 06800318 I i ft �The Sun and News, Saturday, June 15. 2013/ Page 5 Dutton Day celebration is next Saturday by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer A full day of family fun is planned during the local Dutton Day celebration June 22. The event will include games, inflatables for kids to play in, sidewalk chalk drawing contest, crafts, a parade, lots of food, entertainment and fun all ages. “It’s a chance to show the community the businesses in the Dutton area,” said Troy Smith, Dutton Day organiz­ ing committee chairperson. J! Jtj' t til This is the sixth year for the festival which last year brought in an estimated 3,700 visitors. Smith said he hopes to nearly double that number this year. The day starts with a pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Dutton Fire Station. Donations will be accepted with all funds raised helping the Dutton Food Pantry. The Caledonia String Players will perform during the breakfast. A parade starts at 10 a.m. and after that, visitors can find their way to the commons area between the fire station and the Dutton Mall, There will be a chalk drawing competition for kids, craft show with more than 20 vendors expected, kids zone with six inflatable play stations, vendor displays, and a food court with all the favorite treats, festival summer including ice cream, elephant ears, kettle com, hot dogs, and more, A car show will fill the street from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with at least 100 cars expect- ed. Several area fire depart­ ments also will be attending and demonstrating how to get out of a burning trailer. Local bands will perform on the community stage behind the Marathon gas station. “Dutton is growing,” said Smith. “We’ve got a lot of businesses in the area and a lot going on along the 68th street corridor.” Area businesses are sj•It nsoring the event, 60th wedding anniversary of Al and Sallie Niles % Kettle Lake PTO hosting ‘garage’ sale I Ua _ M I % 3'7 I s »> - I i l» la Schools retirees thanked Members of the Thomapple Kellogg Board Friday, June 21, in the of Education thanked all of school gym. the employees retiring this The PTO is accepting all year for their service to TK gently used items. Call 616schools. 698-9459 for more informaIn all, 12 employees retir­ tion. All donations are taxing, including seven teach­ deductible. ers, one bus driver, one sec­ Sale proceeds will be put retary, a para-educator, cus­ in the PTO’s start-up fund todian and a library assistant. to help teachers with supTom Superintendent plies and other items for Enslen said the district is def­ children that are not covinitely losing some very ered by the budget, good employees who have served the district well. Teacher retirees include first grade teachers Laurrie Pirrone and Linda Meyers; fourth grade teacher Mike Hodges; middle school Nancy, Jan, Joyce B. and teachers Martha LaVoie and Sharon also participating. Cynthia Tjoelker; and high teachers Kevin Jane won the 50/50 drawing. school Leader Patricia gave a pro­ McGee and Jill Sarnes. gram entitled “Leaving the City of Regret.” Betty reminded everyone that Sunday is Father's Day. >7 Holiday weight rules will reward those who lose, and cost those who gain. The next meeting will be i June 17. Visitors are wel­ come to attend meetings at 500 Lincoln Meadows at 5 for weigh-in, with the meet­ ing starting at 5:30 and end­ ing at 6 p.m. For more information, call ■. I Patricia, 616-868-0463; or Betty, 616-765-3483. 1 . Sandra Velthouse is a retiring bus driver; Roxanne Potter is retiring as secretary for transportation and opera­ tions; Jane Osborne is retir­ ing as a Lee para-educator; Kathy Smith is a retiring ele­ mentary custodian; and Susan Postema is a retiring high school library assistant. Please join family and friends to celebrate the 60th wedding anniversary of Al and Sallie Niles. We will have cake, ice cream and refreshments on Saturday, June 22, 2013 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Caledonia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine Street, Caledonia, Ml 49316. No gifts, please. »■— iCbi G® IW \0Lffi •* The June 10 meeting opened with a song. Sixteen members answered roll call, and three visitors were wel­ comed. Minutes for the June 3 meeting were read and approved. Patricia recommended that check members the April/May TOPS magazine for the new “Day One,” guide for healthy living. Jan had the best record for the Walk to Milwaukee con­ test for the month of May. Betty and Virginia tied as best losers for the week. Runner-up was Patricia. Jane lost the ha-ha box. Donna won the food-chart drawing, with Phyllis, Betty, Patricia, 0|l •UM’*1 5** .«» I Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads w'f I 06815188 Simple Solutions Landscape Management LLC II CmTOMVIFM We make it simple HO raftEaF: • Lawncare • Landscape Maintenance • Snow Removal • Spring/Fall Clean-ups • Residential & Commercial imple engagements // J • Phone: 269-838-9648 Simplesolutionslandscape@gmail Facebook.com/simplesolutions Simplesolutionslandscape.com LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT LLC n For special offers "Like us on Facebook Middleville TOPS 546 NlDNEWf Saturday Hours Professional Services! 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June 9. 2013 She was bom October 14. 1915 in Rapid City, the daughter of Allan E and Cecil M, 11 jncoln > Momson Beloved wife of the late Waldo Ellon I-a w rente lhebruan 20021 whom she had married in August 1937 in Saginaw |>car mother of David lawrence of Lawrence Middleville Mark and Lawrence of Howell; grand mother <«f fcne (irafmiller of Bloomfield Hills. f*htllip Iawrmce of Wyoming. Greg l>awrence of Middleville. Andy laurence of Owosso McFall honors 100-mile club members McF a* E iomontary students who completed running 100 miles throughout the year were honored at the end of the school year The students ran during recess through out the school year A punch card was used to track their mileage Students oompiling 100 miles received a medal Pictured are (front row, from lefl) Ben Postma Katie Comeau. Clare Webster Grady Palazzolo (back) Remington Lowing, Zachary Baughman Hanna Rrtsema Drake Snyder. 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James W nght and Noah Wnght and several nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Richard Wnght and a sister. Kathleen Parente, A graveside service was conducted Thursday. June 13. 2013, at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project, or the Salvation Army will be appreciated Please visit w w w bcclergoresfuncral.com to leave a condolence message for Jun’s family. Randy C. Palmer • Utility Rebates Available on Some Models • Financing Available ON SALE NOW! * dTul fin a VO J * r Call ( all us for a * free in-home , estimate. PRE SEASON AC SALE and Rebecca De Jesus of I aw Angeles. CA. great-grand­ mother of seven and great great grandmother of one Middleville A memorial sen ice u ill be held at a later date al Alden I nited Methodist Church Memorial contributions may be made to St Joseph Merry Ijvingston Hospice. Arrangements by MacIXmald x Funeral Home. Howell (517 546 2800) Please sign the family's online guest book at w w w macdonaldsfuneraL home com jr James “Jim" G. Wright I I Km death by her daughter. Phyllis Ann Cmdmiller and blings. Elsie Jerome. Jean Burkhart. W ilham Morrison and James Momson Graveside sen ices (or Claire will be held Saturday. June 15, 2013 at lOOp.m at Mount Hope Cemetery in k Country Showdown ing to the Barry County Fair •* ^toO * t mu art KS A' KkftiW MIDDLEVILLE, m. Ml Randy C. Palmer, age 58. of Middleville, was united with his Savior on Sunday. June 9. 2013 He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and WBCH/Texaco 1 ters. Cindy and Ron Pales. Judy Forsythe; best friend. Jon Hawkes; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services for Randy were held Thursday, June 13. 2013 at the Ada Bible Church (Kentwood Ruth Palmer; and tw in broth er. Rex. He is survived by his lov­ ing wife. Barb; their daugh tors. Heather and Kevin Alberta. Stephanie Palmer; and his first granddaughter expected in October; two sis- llutol Mi) «<ll I win C ampus), 2045 - 68th St. SI . with Pastor l);ivc Blackmore officiating In lieu of flowers, those who wish to make memorial contributions arc asked to consider helping the family cover the funeral expenses. Condolences may be sent online al www.mkdfuneralhomc.com. Arrangements made by Matthyssc Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Kentwood), 4646 Kalamazoo SE. >i s% Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Deadline to enter the competition is 5 pm June 27th Contest date is July 15th in the Community Tent at the fair. The winner at Hastings will go on to Bard Bloom, O.D. Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations compete for the state title and win $1,000. Rules and complete entry information is at WBCH.COM with entry forms at Walker Music and Textiles. Bosley Pharmacy. MEI Message Express Internet, and Thomappie Valley Community Credit Union. New this year an audio or video recording of each Hastings band or solo act must be submitted with completed paperwork by June 27th to WBCH/100.1FM 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 '^ineo Wayland 216 N. Main 792-0515 MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED �The Sun and News. Saturday, June 15, 2013/ Page 7 Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 fl ' ? \v;r' •V; V/ T r/• S! i ' C 1L Will you be able to retire when you want? » 'll*. ’ <; Despite the soaring stock market of the past few years, some Americans are nervous about their ability to retire comfortably — or even retire at all. Consider these somewhat sobering statistics: • Almost half of American workers report being “not too confident" or “not at all confident" about being able to afford a comfortable retirement, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute’s 2013 Retirement Confidence Survey. The 28 percent who say they are “not at all" confident is the highest level recorded in the 23 years of this survey. • Between 2010 and 2012, the percentage of people 45 to 60 who planned to delay retirement rose to 62 percent from 42 percent, according to the Conference Board, a non-profit business member­ ship and research organiza­ tion. If you’re in either of these groups — that is, if you're concerned about having enough resources to enjoy your retirement years or <$ I ‘ I ' k ijs I» Ik 14 '£■ s, '-’i! S ^<1 •<^1 T 11 I 1^ p's/•St i) L.’¥ ■ ihils I 1 — A AM-- - , Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 Ku •I« n&tat r / i /r nix > rs 1 out" on your IRA and 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, you can find other tax-advantaged vehi­ cles in which to invest for retirement. Again, your financial advisor can help you evaluate the ones that may be suitable for your needs. Still, even after maximiz­ ing your investments, you may come up short of what you'll need, given your desired retirement date, Consequently, you may need to consider working a couple of extra years. If you like your career, you may find that moving out your retirement date isn’t so bad — you’ll bring in more earned income and you may be able to delay taking Social Security, which would even­ tually result in bigger month­ ly checks. Plus, you could postpone your withdrawals from your 401(k) and IRA, giving these accounts more time in which to potentially grow. (Keep in mind. though, that once you turn 70-1/2, you'll have to start taking money from your 401(k) and your traditional IRA.) In any case, do what you can to retire when you want — but be flexible enough in your thinking so that you won’t be shocked or dis­ mayed if you need to slightly extend your working years. By “covering your bases" in this way, you can be ready for whatever comes your way. This article was written hy Edward Jones for use hy your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. you’re afraid that you’ll have to work longer than you anticipated — what can you do to possibly alleviate your worries? Your first step is to get specific about your retire­ ment goals. Have you set a target date for your retire­ ment yet? If so, how many years until you reach this date? • Once you know when you want to retire, you’ll need to come up with some sort of “price tag" for your retire­ ment years. By taking into account your hoped-for lifestyle and your projected longevity, you should be able to develop a reasonably good estimate of how much money you’ll need as a retiree. You may find it help­ ful to work with a financial professional — someone with the tools and experience to plug in all the variables needed to calculate your retirement expenses. Next, review your retire­ ment savings vehicles, such as your 401 (k) and IRA. 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Tickets are $9 for adults, $6 for children 12 and younger, and senior citizens 60 and older. "Hairspray" is the winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards including best musical. Based in 1960s Baltimore, "Hairspray" is the story of a quirky high school girl, Tracy Tumblad, who wins a spot dancing on her favorite local television show. But her perception of the show is quickly tarnished when she and her friends are treated poorly because their appear­ ances are not consistent with the status quo. She must decide what is more imporII tant: to dance quietly and keep her spot III or to stand up for what is right. Rebekah • Karel, playing the role of Tracy, said this role has been at the top of her "theater bucket list" since she learned about the show. "I have always admired Tracy’s energy, optimism and positive spirit," Karel said in a press release from Caledonia Community Players. “This show sends a message of equality and Tracy is a character who shows you need to fight for what you want and stand up for what is right." This is Karel’s first Caledonia Community Players show. Other key players in the show are Amanda Wright, playing Amber Von Tussle, the producer’s daughters and one of Tracy’s antagonists. Micah Hazel plays the role of Seaweek Stubbs, one of the dancers and Joel Schindlbeck plays Edna shear Remember Dad THIS pleasure SUNDAY! HAIR DESIGNERS m t-r L. HAIR CUT PERM COLOR NAILS HAIR CARE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY 122 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-7719 Be 4 * • - £ c Rebekah Karel and Joel DeJong rehearse their roles in the upcoming production of Caledonia Community Players "Hairspray." Backup singers in this scene, from left, are Josh Carter, Nick Favreau, Drake Hollinger, and Taylor McKinstry. Tumblad, mother of Tracy. Caledonia Community Players is a group of theater enthusiasts from throughout West Michigan. The Players were started by Sherry Stehouwer and Tom Kaechele in 1992. Their first play was staged in 1993. Since then, Caledonia Community Players has pro­ duced many comedies, dra­ mas and full-length musi­ cals, and family products for area elementary schools. For more information about the group, visit its . website at at www.caledoniaplayers.org. "SENSIBLE" about your water! SEE THE DIFFERENCE vs jtw Over 35 years of experience AYNARD' F WATER CONDITIONING *77 -zz . J Maynards WATER CONDITIONING SALT a SO JTNt RS J -—«—. J SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL ____ SERVICING ALL MAKES AND MODELS ’ 7. i11 Call anytime lor Sun & News classified ads TREE SERVICE $$$ Save up to 50% $$$ We put on ground & you clean up or complete haul away prices See the difference: ■ <.4? * Mi • No hard water stains °A • Clean & clear water. 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Always look for the “Grown in Idaho” seal to be sure you're buy­ ing genuine Idaho potatoes. For more recipes for salads and other potato dishes, visit www.IdahoPotato.com. r kbl 3 Potato Picnic Salad 11 11 AMERICAN CLASSIC c-z rt te to - ■ ■- an* . *? ? Il - ft - T& 1HS» /■ fl Old Fashioned Hot German Potato Salad |k. & mH*1*** ’I I Old Fashioned Hot German Potato Salad fl 11 .1 'V- •ft — Potato and Pesto Chicken Salad ■ I. Potato and Pesto Chicken Salad Efll” w 1 1Z 1(£'LJ 4k ■> ' iJh Yield: 8 servings 2 pounds Idaho potatoes, well scrubbed (peeled, if desired) 1 pound fresh green beans, washed and trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil I 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes 3/4 cup prepared pesto sauce 3 to 6 cups mixed salad greens (optional) Over high heat, in a large, heavy pot with tightfitting cover, bring half a pot of water to boil. Meanwhile, cut potatoes in half halt lengthwise, then cut crossw ise in 1/2-inch slices. Add potatoes to boiling water, cover and return to boiling; cook 3 minutes. Add green beans to pot with potatoes and cook another 4 minutes; drain potatoes and beans and set aside. (Vegetables should be firm.) In same pot, heat olive oil over high heat and cook chicken, stirring 6 to 8 minutes or until meat is completely cooked through. Remove from heat; stir in pesto sauce, then gently stir in potatoes and grecn beans, taking care not to break up vegetables. Serve salad warm or at room temperature on a bed of salad greens, if desired. 1 r/i *- • J Yield. 6 servings 4 medium Idaho potatoes 2 bacon strips 1 diced Spanish onion 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 teaspoon salt ' 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/3 cup cider vinegar 1 cup water Boil potatoes in skins and peel while hot. Slice potatoes thinly. In large skillet, fry bacon untilL crisp and remove from skillet. In bacon drippings, brown onion and celery. Stir in salt, sugar and cornstarch. Add vinegar and water. Stir in sliced potatoes; as sauce thickens while adding potatoes. more water may be needed. Transfer to serving dish and serve hot. Loaded Baked Potato Salad5 <■> Yield: 2 quarts 4 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled 1 pound bacon, crisply cooked, and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (fat reserved, if desired) 4 ounces unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup chopped green onions 2 cups grated or shredded cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cups sour cream (regular or low-fat) 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt Cook whole potatoes in boiling, unsalted water until tender. lender. Refrigerate until chilled, then chop into I-inch pieces. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl along with the remaining ingredients and thoroughly combine. Add some of reserved baconL fat if desired. Chill at least 2 hours before serving. Adjust seasoning prior to serving. Note: Any condiments or toppings typically added to a loaded baked potato may be used for this recipe. ■i Loaded Baked Potato Salad Potato Picnic Salad Yield: 6 to 7 servings For the Salad Dressing 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 clove of garlic, chopped 2/3 cup olive oil For the Salad 3 pounds Idaho potatoes, about 7 medium 1/2 pound cooked green beans 12 cherry tomatoes 2 hard boiled eggs, peeled 1 cup cooked corn kernels 1/4 cup minced celery, about 1 stalk 1/4 cup pitted black olives 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped For salad dressing, combine vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and garlic in a large salad bowl. Whisk in olive oil and set aside. For the salad, bring 2 quarts of w'ater to a boil in large saucepan. Cook unpeeled potatoes in water for about 15 minutes until just fork tender. Drain potatoes and cool immediately under cold running water. While potatoes are cooling, cut green beans into I-inch pieces; halve cherry tomatoes and quarter eggs. Combine beans, tomatoes and eggs with cooked com and celery in bowl with the salad dressing. Peel cooled potatoes, then cut into 2-inch pieces and toss with the dressing. Sprinkle salad with olives and chopped parsley just before serving. �/ f'tyt WAThe Sun and liewfc Saimaa, Jtre 15 2013 Baseball more than jus t a game for Enslen family by Julw Makarrwir? Staff Writer The trying “Like father like too* couldn't be more true for a Middleville father and hit two tons Tom Entien and hi* wjn* Tommy and Robby share interest* and and even byrthdas* Each of them was bren April 12 — by sheer coincidence and no planning or induced birthing, according to Tom Ute number 12 also shrm s up in other way* in their live*. Each of the Enslen* ha* a college baseball jersey and all have proudly chosen to near the number 12 — Tom for Aquinas College. Tommy ai Cornerstone, and Robb* for Oakland Umverwy Tcwn. ran* superintendent Thomapplc Kellogg of schook. passed on hi* love of baseball to Tummy and Robb* Like their father, the mwu tnstmctively took to the I L 7 J# •* » ‘ - "fl* -w : • ■ j ■ ji ¥iff • *v * * Tom Enslen (center) and his sons share the number 12 on their college baseball jerseys. Tommy Enslen (left) plays for Cornerstone University, Tom holds the jersey he wore when he played for Aquinas College, and Robby attends Oakland University, where he carries on the family No. 12 jersey tradition. game, and their natural ath ­ Robby Enslen, a senior at Thornapple Kellogg High School in this 2008 photo, leticism helped them excel — plays third base each playing four years of varsity baseball for TKHS. They all took up their favorite positions in the out­ field — lorn in left f ield and his sons in right Geld J And for all three of the Enslens, baseball has become much more than just a game For Tom, who I played at Western Michigan \ and Aquinas College, the «game led to a career in coaching, teaching and now school administration. •4 Robby and Tommy arc still Gnding their roads in life, but they admit playing baseball is a big pari of w ho they have already become, f on and off the Geld. “Wc just love the game/' • . said Tommy. “We've played it since we were kids all the time. When we would go to the beach, everyone else would be playing in the sand and stuff and we would play baseball. It's just what we've always done." Robby, 20, and a 2011 TK Our Center for Digestive Health brings graduate, is eyeing a possible together the expertise of digestive specialists baseball career. 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But after a tough •II 1009 West Green St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Here he is at Oakland work and maybe even a little freshman year of college, Call 269.945.3901 for your appointment or visit www.pennockhealth.com I University and they have luck to get his shot. Tommy decided not to return > /L r* n d’ The Center for Digestive Health fort ft* ImBiiGi *>» ito tai ■at Un ■RW ■F IM t Specialized, Effective Treatments for Your Digestive Disorders Pennock Health Services Mm ‘^ill ?>% I for * % lb * �k A• The Sun and News, Saturday, June 15, 2013/ Page 11 v In the dugout are Tom Enslen with his sons Robby (left) and Tommy — all wearing their No. 12 baseball college jerseys. MJ ***n» 4 \r / A lot of people have been praying for me. Baseball and the chance to play again ini college has been a real blessing in my life,” said Tommy, to Davenport, and he gave up playing baseball. “1 really was immature and I wasn't ready for col­ lege,” said Tommy. Injuries during his high school years had also taken their toll on the young athlete who said he just needed time. His career wasn't over yet, though. Cornerstone knew of Tommy and his abilities and offered him a scholarship to play there. Tommy wasn’t ready though and turned down the offer. More than than twice, Cornerstone officials called, and each time Tommy reject­ ed their offers. Finally, after three years away from the game, Tommy called Cornerstone and asked if they still were interested in giving him a shot. “It was a total God thing," said Tommy. He learned later that just prior to his call, the coaches had been finalizing their spring roster. They had one space left open. During the coaches' closing prayer, they specifically prayed tor Tommy to find his way in life, whether it be at Cornerstone or somewhere else. Literally moments after their prayer. Tommy called. “As a parent, you just L want your kids to I grow up and be I happy and successful. I And you can't ask for | a whole lot more than that. I’m so proud of all my kids. I’m happy for my boys, not just for what they've accomplished playing baseball, but for the young men they've become.” he's worked. I've always looked up to him." Both Enslen boys •a are studying communications and both say someday they hope they'll be able to help young baseball players. Tommy and Robby said none of their successes would have been possible without the support of their parents. Tom and Lisa. “We always looked up to our dad. We grew up hearing his baseball stories. We saw his jersey, and we always ' kind of thought he was a leg­ end," said Robby. Tom said he couldn't be more proud of all of his chil­ dren, including daughter Anna, who played softball. “As a parent, you just want your kids to grow’ up and be happy and successful. And yOu can’t ask for a whole lot more than that. I'm so proud of.all my kids. 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I’m still competitive, but 1 play baseball now just because 1 love to play for me,” he said. “It’s hard to explain, but it’s different.” Robby said he’s happy for his older brother. “I'm really proud of him for how far he's come back and how hard Packaging For Your Next Shipment Includes Labor & Materials (Not Actual Shipping Costs) Medical-Grade Good through I June 30, 2013 La ser Treatments Men: Do You Have Unwanted Body Hair? *4 r r.«’* z »"* J z I* 1* Let Dr. Parsons at Hastings Surgeons remove that unwanted hair using the latest in laser treatment technology With the most advanced European laser technology and the only computerized laser scanner in the industry, it is the safest, fastest, most comfortable and effective laser treatment available! Call 269-948-8411 today to make your appointment with Dr. Parsons. fr^i ;at y I* LX ■ vte % ’ xz V n □ □ • •■t □ i TT3 •wi HASTINGS ^SURGEONS Affiliated with Pennock Physician Network 1005 West Green St.. Hastings. 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Engmeer s report 2 Township Liaison Report 3 Planning Commission Report 4 ■wf Committee Reports independence day. Rrgworks M Cal Ptex. Parade and kids games on Mam St 5 Village Manager's Report 6 President s Report • Looking into security camera i to be placed m the alley behind the t4orth side of Mam St to help determine who is responsible for recent vandalism Violators will be prosecuted Unfinished Buslnees 1. 013- Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Caledonia, McDonald’s Corporation PUD. Motion Public Hearing Heanng is adjourned pw applicant s request New Business 1. R13-09 Resolution for Appointments to the Village Planning COmmission Motion by Regan, second by Scholl All ayes, motion carried. 2. R13-11 Resolution to Appoint Members to the Construction of Board Appeals.. Motion by Scholl, sec­ ond by Hahn. Ail ayes, motion carried 3. R13-11 Resolution to Establish Reimbursement Rates for 2013-2014. Motion by Regan, second by Gnnage All ayes, motion earned 4 R13-12 Certification of Delinquent Sewer Chargee. Motion by Regan, second by Scholl All ayes, motion carried 5. R13-13 Resolution for Annual Appointments, Committee Members, Public REIatlons Liaisons Motion by Gnnage. second by Scholl All ayes motion earned 6. R-13-14 Resolution to spprove Annual Parade Permits. Motion by Gnnage. sec­ ond by Regan All ayes, motion earned 7. R13-15 Resolution to Establish Compensation For Village Officers and Employees for Fiscal Year 2013-2014. Motion by Scholl, second by Gnnage All ayes, motion earned 8. Budget Amendments. Motion to approve by Regan, second by Scholl. All ayes, motion carried Public Hearing Of ‘ 7:26pm To establish Budget and Ad valorem Property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2013-2014. Close Public Hearing CLOSE at 7:28 p.m. R-13-16 1. Resolution Establishing Fiscal Year 20132014 Budget and A Valorem Property Tax Rate for 2013. Motion by Gnnage. second by Hahn All ayes, motion earned. Public Comment: Council Comments: Call Sheriff with any Fireworks dis­ played after hours Adjourn: 7:35pm-motion by Hahn, second by Scholl. Motion earned. Respectfully submitted Sandra Ayers. Clerk D6F15 •?<< LH1AGE OF WDDLBULE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 28 2013 Ths roguiat meeting erf the Village Council of Middleville. Michigan was called to order at 7-00 pm by President PuHen Present Endsley Lutz Lytle ReyfL Pullen, Van Noord. Absent Sc**eHmger ACT ONS TAKEN 1 Motor by Reyf! Support by Endsley to approve the agenda AU yeas Motion Passed 2 Motion by Reyff, supported by Lytte to approve the meeting minutes of May 14. 2013 All yeas Motion Passed 3 Motion by LyDe support by Re/fl to accept the current bills for May 28. 2013 for 326.296 66, All yeas Motion Passed 4, Motion by Reytt support by Endsley to ad/oum ths meeting at 739 pm All Ail yeas. yaas Motion Passed Respectfully submitted Elaine Denton. Clerk Village of Middleville The complete tert of the minutes is ported on the Village Websrfe h ttoj7villageof middle villa, or p or may bo road al the Village Hall between the hours of 9 00 am, and 5 00 pm, Monday through Friday Cosmetology school opens in Middleville new A cosmetology school. A New Age Academy, has opened in Middleville and will have its grand opening celebration on June 20 from II am to 7 pm New Age Academy is located 620 South Broadway. Suite C in the Misty Ridge Plaza Owner Rebekah Nicklas said she believes Middleville is an »<!<-*J location for a school an(j 1K cxcited about the o. potential for growth She currently is the only instructor and has three stu­ dents al reads enrolled A new class session starts July 23. Students learn all tech­ niques of hair setting, explor­ ing, styling, cutting, trim­ ming. and up-dos They also learn to give pedicure and manicures, facials and other aspects of working in a salon. "I’ve always worked in a cosmetology school before Of M'Z) PUBLIC NOTICE <v_____ iri a ^ChiG^ The Village of Middleville, Public Works Department will be flushing fire hydrants beginning at 7:30 a.m., Monday June 17, 2013, and will continue through­ out the week. Village water customers may experi­ ence some discoloration, and/or pressure difference while this regular maintenance is being accom­ plished. The water remains safe to drink during this process. Usually letting the tap run for a few minutes will clear up any discoloration and normal pressures will return once flushing operations have been com­ pleted. If you have any questions regarding this oper­ ation, contact the Department of Public Works at 269-795-2094. Village water operators appreciate your patience in our endeavor to provide you the highest quality water possible. and I thought this was a good oppartunitv to expand and be an owner." said Nicklas *1 lose teaching and I love working with people * The school is open for senices from 9:30 to 3:30 p.m Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; from noon to 6 p.m Thursdays: and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Appointments are encour­ aged. but walk-ins are wel­ come. Nicklas said students are constantly monitored by instructors to make certain all procedures are being done to salon-quality standards Because it is a training ground for future cosmetolo­ gists. prices arc generally lower than at a typical salon. Nicklas said customers sometimes learn right along with students about their own care needs Nicklas has been in the cosmetology business for 14 years The open house will give the community a chance to sec the school, to learn more about class offenngs, and to lour the facility. There will be enrollment information available as well. Students need lt500 hours to complete the entire pro­ gram. which can be done in less than a year. Upon com- 1 r ** ..fl 4 - £ Vi A New Age Academy cosmetology school has opened in Middleville. Pictured from lefl .are students Nina Orman, Amber Brown, Audrey Wakley and instructor/owner Rebekah Nicklas, pletion of training students will be able to take their stale 71 * I!’ exams and cam their cosinetology licensing Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News ads Mu //SUM W tUCDiti Generating Income During Retirement <M>K]5018 of O Z) <v_____ Please join us for a free seminar where we will discuss the challenges retirees face when it MIDDLEVILLE r *— I £. ♦ VILLAGE OF COUNTY OF BARRY, rovwur o ia* a comes to managing their retirement income and how New York Life and its affiliates MICHIGAN ^ChiGN^ NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF can help meet those challenges. ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY OF THE ■{W REGULATORY EFFECTS THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Council of the Village of Middleville (the “Village”) has adopted Village Ordinance No. 2067 (the “Ordinance"). The principal provisions of the Ordinance are summarized as follows: Section I of Ordinance No. 2067 declares certain real property located at 800 East Main Street within the Village (the “Property") as surplus property’ and authorizes the sale of the Property in accordance with the Ordinance. Section 2 of the Ordinance approves the sale of Property and authorizes Village officials to execute and deliver necessary closing documents for the conveyance of the property to the purchaser thereof. Date. Thursday June 20 2013 Time: 5 00pm - 6 30pm Uccello Ristorante Location: 8256 Broadrnoore Ave SE Caledonia Ml RSVP (616) 871-9775 ext 103 Section 3 of the Ordinance provides for the severability of the Ordinance in the event a portion of the Ordinance is determined to be unenforceable. Section 4 of the Ordinance provides for the publication and effec­ tive date of the Ordinance. Village Ordinance No. 2067 will become effectrve upon its (fliblication or upon the publication of a summa­ ry of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation in the Village. A copy A of the foregoing Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2067, may be examined or purchased at the Village offices, 100 East Main Street, within the Village, during Village office hours. Dated: June 11, 20]3 i ,w. VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Kay E Goodemoot, LUTCF Agerrt New York Lrfe Insurance Company A Licensed Insurance Agency 5088 Corporate Exchange Blvd SE Sle 32 Grand Rapids Ml 49512 (616) 871 9775 Michael J Michalak LUTCF, LTCP Financial Advisor New York Lrfe Insurance Company A Licensed Insurance Agency 333 Bridge Street NW Sle 600 Grand Rapids Ml 49504 (616) 752-4512 <5j* &■! 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The 50th anniversary class of 1953 had two representa­ tives attending: Darlene Take care of all y /J PRINTING NEEDS WITH OUR WEDDING BUNDLE. ♦ 11 J J-.J: *'• </***”'* , ..4^ z-»* *>(>!<> I• V 1 Carl Barcroft (left) and Robert Humphrey represent the oldest Freeport graduating class of 1941. 06814917 Caledonia Vanderwood and Dolores Walton Kenyon. Freeport schools comwith Thornapple bined Kellogg schools in 1961. Three brothers, Kurt, Rich and Ed Kunde, shared school memories and talked about growing up in a small com­ munity. Officers for the next year are President Gene Thaler, vice-president Floyd Fisher, and secretary/treasurer Carol Ergang. The 2014 banquet will be June 14 at the Freeport Community Center. 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Sections 3.11(b)(3) and 3.11(c) have been amended to provide that the special land use which can be approved to permit an increase in the maximum floor area of an accessory building may not include approval of more than the maximum number of accessory buildings buddings otherwise permitted for the parcel. The provision applies to non-farm properties in the A and R-R Districts. The amending ordinance will become effective June 22, 2013. 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F I MEDICARE & MEDICAID \7)06815099 'I ll PURPLE II Duncan Lake Middle School students surpassed their goal and raised more than $11,000 for the Van J Andel Research Institute’s Purple Community program. Funds will be used in the 1 cancer research laboratories. I This is the fifth year the mid­ dle school has participated in -U the annual cancer walk. Students set a goal of raising $8,500 this year, but have far surpassed that level in their I six-week long fundraiser. Since becoming a memI >V 1 ’ GREAT SELECTION STILL . AVAILABLE! *5 GIVE B K I ■ ■ n M I K P |j 1 50% OFF flowers 8* Vegetables... !flats and Potted Crop Baskets & Patio Contai _iners... Many Sizes - - — •--- — • --------- FARM BUREAU INSURANCE’ Mccfagans (nsuf‘aKC& CotKfxuuj, 41 S’ I Students will also use the devices to enhance their general education within the •It classroom. The iPad minis will support students’ goals to understand the Common Core Standards and make learning more relevant and engaging. 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(Photo by Brett one a season ago as well, but There is only one team in Finals at Williamston High The Bulldogs Bremer) were downed by eventual each class that's happy al the School. knocked off Novi 3-2 in the last game of the year. We to Caledonia ’ s lack defense, ” champion Okemos in the two teams, and had a possesby Brett Bremer stale semifinals Wednesday. beat some really good teams. This regional final. is sion edge over the Bulldogs said Bulldog assistant coach Sports Editor Grandville, which improved really hard We played a ever first David Wood. “ That was our Grandville's Junior midfielder Rubina Friday, but couldn't get a to 12-7-1 with the semifinal schedule. I thought we did a kind of lactic going through, regional championship, Veerakone squatted down shot past Bulldog keeper Liz win, has a team even really nice job this year. Il's The Fighting Scots end the near midfield, using one Schutte who made five trying to get the ball wide younger than Caledonia w ith a credit to the seniors that we and get some crosses in the year w ith a record of 1 6-4-3. hand to steady herself and saves. •• just five seniors. won a tough district. box. but Caledonia defended “ It was a great season, ” “I think we had trouble covering her face with the >ulldogs face Troy The Sanxter said. “ It's always real strongly for the majority other, then dropped to her getting on our game,” said today in the Division I Slate disappointing when you lose. of the game and we were for ­ Fighting Scot head coach knees. fhe season didn’t end the Steve Sanxter. “We had a lit­ tunate to able to get that way the Fighting Scots want­ tle bit of trouble converting breakaway at the end.” 1 Hubbel made four saves in that last pass in to get a bel ­ ed it to. Senior attacker Corrie Good came over to ter opportunity. We had the game, and was solid The Scot lift Veerakone's spirits, then some idangerous plays, but throughout. put her arm around her as we weren’t able to get really defense led by Sarah Spees, Lexi Bush, Natalie Avery ’ on, we were just always a lit ­ they walked off the field and Annika Hoekstra was tle bit off on the last play that together. strong throughout the con ­ we needed. You do that often Grandville scored with I test. enough and you're going to minute and 22 seconds left in The Scots earned a num ­ regulation in Friday s (June be hurting.” ber of comer kicks early, and Grandville was on on that 7) Division I Regional Final then again late in the game. one late surge. Sydney Deuel Yard at Scotland in Their best chances came managed to beat her defend ­ Caledonia, then held on tor early in the second half. Sam er heading up the left side, the 1-0 victory over the Maher worked herself free to drawing Caledonia keeper Fighting Scots. Brooke" Hubbel out of the get a couple shots off that Veerakone will have more flew just wide of the mark net. Deuel tapped a pass games to play in purple and and one that Schutte made a around Hubbel, right to onld but hut Good and the six gold, nice diving divin save on. Rachael Braginton at the lop other Fighting Scot seniors Veerakone also set Kendra of the box who just had to saw their high school careers Stauffer up for a great direct the ball into the open come to an end. chance with a through pass Caledonia won the regular net. that got her behind the “ That was nothing down season meeting between the Bulldog defense, but Schutte came out of her net to thwart Program Schedule Stauffer s shot. Caledonia’s varsity girls’ soccer team looks on as the Grandville Bulldogs accept “ Liz is a very good goal ­ All times are CaledoniaTV.com subject to change keeper,” Wood said. “She their medals following their 1 -0 win over the Fighting Scots in the Division 1 Regional ON DEMAND LIVE CABLE without notice. Final in Caledonia Friday (June 7). (Photo by Brett Bremer) 616 891-9330 has been pretty consistent for § Donkey Ollie 3:00PM Sunday us all year and she always Kids A Cookin’ 4:00PM Donkey Ollie 6:00AM U 8 up with those big Donkey Ollie 6:00PM comes Catholic Forum 7:00AM •• Terry’s Tips •K 7:00PM Spint of Life Church 9:30AM This game really, she saves. Government Meetings 8:00PM II Peace Church 11:00 AM with three or four came up Thursday Bluegrass on Stage 12:00PM Donkey Ollie 6:00AM II Caledonia Village 3:00PM changing saves really, and Catholic Forum 7:00AM Meeting obviously on another day Kids A Cookin ’ • S' 9:00AM Kids ACKookin’ 4:00PM Bluegrass on Stage 12:00PM II they could have gone either Donkey Ollie 6:00PM Donkey Ollie 3:00PM Terry ’ s Tips 7:00PM way, but today I guess was Kids A Cookin’ 4:00PM Monday Donkey Ollie 6:00PM Liz’s day. She was on form Donkey Ollie 6:00AM Terry’s Tips 7:00PM Catholic Forum 7:00AM from the first whistle to the Government Meetings 8:00PM Kids A Cookin’ 9:00AM last w histle and she was very Friday Peace Church 11:00AM Donkey Ollie 6:00AM H Bluegrass on Stage 12:00PM solid for us today. She Catholic Forum 7:00AM Spirit of Life Church 2:00PM Kids A Cookin stopped a couple of very 9:00AM Donkey Ollie 3:00PM •J Spirit of Life 9:30AM Kids A Cookin' 4:00PM •II good goal-scoring opportu ­ Peace Church 11 :00AM II Donkey Ollie 6:00PM •I Bluegrass on Stage 12:00PM nities.” Terry's Tips 7:00PM Donkey Ollie 3:00PM Government Meetings • s' 8:00PM The Bulldog defense, led » U Kids A Cookin’ 4:00AM Tuesday by Bosworth. Donkey Ollie Savanna 6:00PM Donkey Ollie 6:00AM II Terry’s Tips 7:00PM II osworth. Catholic Forum Delanie Bosworth. Elise 7:00AM .11 Government Meetings 8:00PM Kids A Cookin' 9:00AM Royer. Lydia Bajema and Saturday Bluegrass on Stage 12:00PM Donkey Ollie 6:00AM 111 Ally Nyboer. limited the Donkey Ollie 3:00PM Catholic Forum 7:00AM Kids A Cookin' 4:00PM Scots to only a couple of Kids A Cookin’ '"All Makes and Models 8:00AM III Donkey Ollie 6:00PM ii Bible Study 9:00AM • I really dangerous chances Terry's Tips 7:00PM All Insurances Welcome Donkey Ollie 10:00AM • Complete Collision Repair •c Government Meetings 8:00PM though. Spirit of Life 11:00 AM W#6,OOAMV • Professional Color Matching Bluegrass on Stage 12:00PM The Fighting Scots won Donkey Ollie II Owned and Operated by.. • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment Peace Church > 1:00AM Catholic Forum 7:00AM their first ever Division 1 KkfeACookin 2:00PM • Frame Repair • Class Repair Kids A Cookin' 9:00AM Caledonia Village Bruce Bender District Championship this 3:00PM Spirit of Life Church 9:30AM meeting Access to Blugrass 10:00AM spring. The Bulldogs won til, Millit villi 415 2nd Donkey Ollie 6:00PM BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT 11:00 AM 12:00PM ■FT!" -I Grandville’s Delanie Bosworth (14) slides in between Caledonia's Alena Olsen (4) and Kendra Stauffer to knock the ball away in the midfield Friday (June 7) during the Division 1 Regional Final at Scotland Yard in Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 11 I - ' Peace Church Blueorass on Stage 7:00PM Terry’s Tips_______ Call... 269). 795-9596 �a Page 18/The Sun and News Saturday. June 15. 2013 I ft 4 Trojan ID honored with MHSAA’s Bush Award * I wo athletic administra­ tors res ted as mentors and role models in their respec­ tive regions and throughout the state, Dave Chrisinske of Thomapple Kellogg and Cody Inglis of Traverse City Central, have been named the recipients of the Michigan High School Athletic Association's Alien W. Bush Award for 2013. Chnsinske has served as an athletic director the last 21 years and for 36 years total in public and communi­ ty education. He came to Thomapple Kellogg in fall 2011 after 32 years with Allendale Public Schools, where he taught and coached before serving 19 years as athletic director and also as assistant principal and com­ munity education director. He has coached football, basketball, baseball and vol­ Ef leyball at school or youth levels, and also is a regis­ tered MHSAA volleyball official. The 1972 graduate of Stockbridge High School also worked for Coopersville Community Education for two years after graduating with his bachelor's degree in BOB A group social studies from Grand Valley State University in 1977. He earned a master's in educa­ tional leadership from Grand Valley State in 1992 and became a Certified Athletic Administrator in 1997. Al Bush served as execu­ tive director of the MHSAA for 10 years. The award hon­ ors individuals for past and continuing service to prep athletics as a coach, adminis­ trator, official, trainer, doctor or member of the media. The award was developed to bring recognition to men and women who are giving and serving without a lot of attention. TTiis is the 22nd year of the award, with the selections being made by the MHSAA’s Representative Council. Chrisinske continues to lend his time and expertise to a number of committees and community efforts; he has served as a region representative for the Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association for a decade, on various MHSAA committees includ­ ing the baseball and wrestling sport committees HELP WANTED fLj* Gun b Tackle \5 Shop, Inc. Challenging position in a customer service oriented environment that requires much attention to detail. Duties include ringing up sales, processing firearm transactions, re-stocking, and serving customers. Computer experience helpful. Positive-attitude and willingness to perform multiple tasks necessary. Part-time. Must be 18 years old and able to work evenings and weekends. I CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST - I I i' $I iij S jij jl (I 11 Successful applicant must be knowledgeable and familiar with archery equipment. Job requires ability to explain features and benefits of archery equipment on the sales floor plus use of bow press to repair and setup bows. Job includes other retail responsibilities such as reslocking, moving freight, and maintaining sales floor. Must be •If willing to work in other departments when necessary. M I, I Apply in person, send email to bobsgt@>voyager.net or send resume to I J Bob’s Gun & Tackle Shop, Inc. Attn: CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST ARCHERY TECH/SALES - V 1 2208 West M-43 Hwy., Hastings MI 49058 8 i 06815186 Thornapple Kellogg Athletic Director Dave Chrisinske (center) was honored by the Michigan High School Athletic Association with the Allen W. Bush Award for 2013. Chrisinske is one of two statewide recipients. He is pictured with TK Superintendent Tom Enslen (left),and TK board of education President Dave Smith (right). (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) »and the scholarship classifi­ MHSAA tournaments. We cation committee, and on are pleased to honor Dave three successful school bond Chrisinske with the Bush committees that led to new Award." buildings and outdoor athlet­ 'J Inglis also has served as ic facilities at Allendale. He an athletic director at two also was a district represen­ high schools, dating*4 back to tative for the Michigan High 1997. He spent II years at School Baseball Coaches Suttons Bay, first as a Association for 10 years and teacher and also as assistant has served on recreation principal and middle school for committees both principal. He has spent the Allendale and Thomapple last five years as athletic Townships. director and assistant princi­ Chrisinske was recog - pal at Traverse City Central nized as the MIAAA Region High School. Inglis is a 1989 IV Athletic Director of the graduate of Portage Northern year in 2004, and as Athletic High School and earned his Director of the Year by the bachelor's degree from Hope West Michigan Officials College and master's from Association in 2006 and Ohio University. West Michigan Umpires He coached boys and girls Association in 2011. “Dave Chrisinske has become a go-to person in his league and community, always willing to share his knowledge and enthusiasm for high school athletics and serving student athletes,’’ said John E. “Jack” Roberts, executive director of the The 2013 varsity boys’ MHSAA. “His dedication shines through as well in his golf season came to an end efforts with the MIAAA and f°r the last three Fighting as a frequent host of Scots in action Friday (June 7). Caledonia sophomore Ryan Coe finished in a tie for 18th place at the Division I Regional Tournament at Cedar Creek Golf Course in I Battle Creek. He was one of a handful of guys two strokes back of the final individual state qualifier from the tour­ nament. The top three teams and top three individuals not on those teams earned spots in this weekend's Division 1 Lower Peninsula Championship at Forest Ml • Complete Collision Service •100% Guarantee On Repairs • Dupont Refinish System • Frame Repairs • State & I CAR Certified Techs became a Certified Athletic Administrator in 1999. and has served as an MIAAA region representative since 2001. He too is a regular host of MHSAA tournaments in a number of sports and has served as a member of the track and field, hockey, ski­ ing and cross country sport committees and the site and officials selection commit­ tees. He was named MIAAA Region 2 Athletic Director of the Year in 2003. Inglis was league treasurer and secre­ tary for the Northwest Conference from 1997-2008 and has served as Big North Conference secretary since 2009. He's also active in a num­ ber of community programs, includin •4 oy Scouts, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Special Olympics, the Suttons Bay Township Recreation Committee, the Suttons Bay Art Festival and with his church. “Cody Inglis is named time and again by his fellow athletic administrators as someone of integrity and character," Roberts said. “He’s passed on these and various lessons to his coach­ es and athletes, but also as a regular speaker at the MIAAA's annual confer­ ence. His impact continues to affect those he works with regularly in the Traverse City area, but also others across our state. He is a deserving recipient of the Bush Award." Trio of Scots finish shy of spots at the D1 State Finals B's,sarar I cross country and track and field at Suttons Bay from 1995-2008, leading his teams to numerous confer­ ence championships and the girls cross country team to a runner-up finish at the 2002 Lower Peninsula Division 4 Final. He was named Cross Country Coach of the Year after that season by the Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association, and the MITCA Track Coach of the Year the following spring. He also served as an assistant coach for eight sea­ sons for the Traverse City St. Francis-led cooperative hockey program. Inglis has been a member of the MI AAA since 1997. A • Glass Repair • Loaners Available 616-891-0150 Akers West Golf Course in East Lansing. Lowell’s ► randon Poll was that final state qualifier, shooting a 75. Caledonia set three guys to the regional tournament. Matt Miller shot an 81 and » B Joey Baum an 89. Okemos’ Ross Lazar (73) and Grandville's Josh Gibson (74) were the other two individual state quali­ 11 fiers from the regional. Battle Creek Lakeview won the regional title with a score of 287. Lakeview had four guys among the top four scorers at the event. Matt Alderink was the day’s run­ ner-up with a 73. Matt Garland was third with a 71 and teammates Landon Osborne and Andrew Walker tied for fourth with 73s. Rockford’s AJ Varekois was the day’s individual champion, shooting a 67. The Rams were second in the team scoring with a 294. Mona Shores was third with a 299. Behind the three state qualifying teams, Holt fired a 311, Grandville 311, Grand Haven 320, Okemos 322, Portage Central 323, ReethsPuffer 329, Forest Hills Central 330, Lowell 332 and *4 Grand Ledge 339. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, in vitations and all your printing needs. Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • mnv.edsbody.com 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits ____ OPEN 7:30 TO 5:00 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY a -1 £ .1 W' ’’ft X pi a* fl 51*® I'-. I :• M 1 I I r-L- LUI (L fe S i ii 1 SEikjj Ib ’St is, $ ■ fe X »» 'I C '^0 ■<E* �The Sun and News. Saturday. 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Chrisinske told the board of education Monday night that funds for supplies have been reduced and that the athletic trainer contract has been restructured to save money. He's also proposing the district increase revenues in three ways: by increasing pay-to-participate fees, by increasing season ticket prices, and by selling adver­ tising for home game pro­ grams. Pay-to-participate fees are one-time fees paid per year for student athletes. Currently, high school ath­ letes pay an annual fee of $100 and middle school stu­ dents pay $50. Families pay a maximum of $200 for all middle and high school stu­ dents. Chrisinske proposes increasing the fee to $125 per high school athlete for the year and to $75 for mid­ dle school students with a family maximum of $250 per year, All student athletes will continue to receive allseason sport passes with their participation fees, Lots of 1-Owner Trades! allowing free entrance to home sporting events throughout the year. The pay-to-participate fee is paid one time per year per student and is the same whether a student partici­ pates in one sport or multiple sports throughout the year. Chrisinske said he liked the system that’s in place, but said budget reductions are forcing the athletic department to cut costs and increase revenues. He said the one-time fee encourages student athletes to participate in more than one sport. “We do not want any ath­ lete to be excluded due to inability to pay,” he said, “so we have several options for students and parents.” A final revenue area Chrisinske is proposing is selling advertising on front and back covers of game programs. Visitor and home rosters would be located inside. Chrisinske told board members he hopes the adver­ tising could raise about $5,000. He told board members he believes athletics are an important part of a student’s high school and middle school career. 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Chrisinske proposes sea­ son ticket prices increase from $70 to $75 per adult ticket, $40 to $45 for student tickets, and a family plan maximum increase from $150 to $190. Lots off 1-Owner Trades! Lots of 1-Owner Trades! MB l Chrisinke suggested that families can work out a pay­ ment plan to pay the fee and students can complete a work/volunteer program by helping to take tickets, to keep statistics, to make announcements or to work in concessions, they can also apply for scholarships that are available to assist stu­ dents in need. H I don't know of a student who wants to participate but can't because of funding,"he said. “There may be some­ one who doesn't want to ask for help, but there are many ways we can help get stu­ dents to pay this fee. 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Sales Sales Greg Seif Sales Bill Seif Sales Ron Hazlewood Sales Lots of 1-Owner Trades! * I1 * �� https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/723/SunandNews_2013-06-22.pdf b53419ef61005844d328a975c5ac7b89 PDF Text Text The, Sun and News ______________________________ — I ■■a- I ‘ —J . ----- 1 w 1 —- Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 25/June 22, 2013 Veerakone chosen as one state players in of top 11 Rubina Veerakone is the first Caledonia High School girls’ soccer player to make the Michigan high school Dream Team. The team is made up of the 11 best players selected from the 454 teams playing high school soccer in the state, as voted by the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association. Veerakone, a junior, was also named to the division 1 first team all-state team. Additionally, Veerakone excels in the classroom where she carries a 3.94 GPA. Fighting Scot head coach Steve Sanxter said, the honor follows years of tireless work on her game, and the support and encouragement of her family. Veerakone's parents have spent countless hours taking Rubina and her brother Suniel , to training, matches, and tournaments over the years. Veerakone has also spent much time training with her father. This season she scored the game winning goal in the district championship match against East Kentwood and two goals and an assist in the regional semifinals against Ann Arbor Pioneer. She led Caledonia with 14 assists and was second on the team in goals with 12. She has committed to play soccer at the University of Michigan. Veerakone was one of four Fighting Scots to earn all-state honors, and the only underclassmen. Sam Maher earned first team all-state as well. Kendra Stauffer was named to the all-state third team and Corrie Good was named honorable mention uH ) 121ft 'ghig 4 orb 1&31G >r!T ’ad 11 oorfaa balov 3orfo2 3O22A loinut Hzivib .ffl£3) BISSV H22£b [giH 3V312 vol lot ^TOW oqquz Sfl tO rnaisq 2111011 jffroid iolsm T3V0 s zsrl lintBi) idT 3ITIBg onteib MIfSgB ov/1 noigai \ nnA ibalsD w bnii Eog ni 3fl2 130302 jirioiM 33V 4 mot iisia-Ik oisbnu bsmss I Jiaw bsniEfi s ni£31 bomsn 138th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. • 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 IL” W > Mm Caledonia’s Rubina Veerakone was one of 11 girls in the state named to the 2012-13 girls’ soccer Dream Team by the Michigan High School Coaches Association. (File photo) all-state. Maher was voted the team MVP this season, after scor­ ing 12 goals and notching ten assists. She ended her career with\ a school-record 59 assists, setting the single sea­ son assist record as a sopho­ more with 25. Maher plans to continue playing at Central Michigan University. Stauffer and Good also plan to continue playing on the collegiate level, with Stauffer headed for Grand Valley State University and Good set to play at Spring Arbor University. Stauffer was named the team’s offensive MVP for the third time this year, lead­ ing the Scots with 13 goals. She is Caledonia’s second all-time leading scorer with 65 goals. Good ends her career seventh on the scoring list with 57 goals. Thomapple Kellogg also had an all-state honoree in Division 2, as Kelli Graham was an honorable mention all-state selection. Bill Bravata named Hometown Hero by Fran Faverman Sta# Writer Bill Bravata, a lifelong Caledonia resident, joined the list of those recognized by the Caledonia Township Board of Trustees for their distinguished service to the community they call home. Wednesday evening the board unanimously approved his nomination by Supervisor Bryan Harrison. Bravata will be honored dur­ ing the Independence Day celebration on June 29. Harrison said that, although Bravata has served as a township trustee, that is not the reason he nominated him to receive recognition. “It is Bill's service out­ side elective office that I wish to illuminate and honor," Harrison said. Harrison chose three major projects to illustrate Bravata’s service to the com­ munity — the construction of the Cpl. Josh Hoffman house in Middleville, recent renovations at American Legion Caledonia Post 305, and the Kent County Land Bank remodeling of a home in Caledonia. Bravata served as general contractor for the Hoffman house project. Hoffman is a U. S. Marine Corp veteran of the Iraq conflict who became a quad­ riplegic when a sniper's bul­ let entered his neck severing his spine before exiting through a shoulder. Bravata offered his time and efforts to ensure that a 2,200 square foot home would be as accessible and useful for Hoffman as possible. The project was carried out in collaboration with the American Legion and the Homes for Our Troops organizations. Caledonia Post 305 of "I know he is not comfortable with the term ‘hero,’ or being in the spotlight. I know accolades or a plaque never entered his mind when he set out to do the things I have listed.” Bryan Harrison, Caledonia Township Supervisor the American Legion is a organization community that, while focused primari­ ly on veterans and their needs, has interpreted that mandate widely and does much more in the communi­ ty according to Harrison. Its headquarters on Cherry Valley Avenue was showing its age. When members decided some renovation was needed, Bravata again volunteered to oversee the project. The result is a remodeled bar and lounge area, the extension and reno­ vation of the kitchen, and the service area, thus provid­ ing an alternative meeting in groups for space Caledonia. The third project over­ seen by Bravata was a home that the Kent County Land lank had acquired in Caledonia. The home had become a blight in the neighborhood. Bravata pur­ chased the property and pro­ ceeded to oversee the removal of debris and garbage and its reconstruc­ tion so that, once more, it was fit for occupation. On a more personal note, Harrison said that Bravata continues to play a support­ ive role in one of the most popular events of the Independence Day activities, the truck pull. While his son, Aron, is the principal organizer of the event, Bravata helps prepare the surface in the park, delivers the grand stand, and acts as announcer for the event. Bravata and his family have not been spared from the economic tsunami of the last few years or the pain caused by the decade-long illness of his wife and the continuing decline of his mother's health. "I know he is not com­ fortable with the term ‘hero,’ or being in the spot­ light,” wrote Harrison in his “I nominating petition. know accolades or a plaque I never entered his mind when he set out to do the things 1 have listed.” Bravata’s written response to Harrison's nomi­ nation is typical of the man, say those who know hime best. "I am not sure why these efforts entitle me to be considered a hero — so that is for others to determine,” he wrote. “As far as I am con­ cerned, all who care about our community and especially those who gave all to serve and protect our free­ dom and country are the real heroes. ’’One thing I decided a long time ago that I could control regardless of all else was I could remain positive and continue to make a dif­ ference,” wrote Bravata, listing those differences specifically. “A difference with my family and my community by staying posi­ tive, to take care of my wife and be a good father to my children to help my mom daily as Alzheimer's steals her away, to pay my debts as much as possible, and to do what I can for my communi­ ty." 1 Budget discussion at Yankee Springs Middleville DDA supports village ‘jam ’ sessions Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Musicians will have a new place to get together and just "jam" with others this sum­ mer and fall. The village is inviting area musicians to take part in Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning jam sessions with other musicians at the Stagecoach Park gazebo, 100 Main Street. The sessions will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays in June, July and August. They’ll also be invited from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays from J iaiM r >nr» ism r sdT •ioizum snbsW VfibnH w io rfirw 333g£j2 2 niBM : SflT 8 oi £ ,3tml 11' prfT J .mji8 —r r 4 ’ I June through October. Each jam session is open with anyone invited to come and join in. There is no sign up required. Musicians are just encouraged to come and to participate. People can play along or just sit back and be entertained. All types of music are encouraged. Musicians are asked to use common cour­ tesy when participating and not play too loudly, but be part of the group. No loud speakers will be allowed. Participants and listeners should bring their own chairs. the of Members Development Downtown Authority said they liked the idea and are anxious to see if there is interest. In other matters at the DDA meeting Tuesday, the board approved endorsing Governor Rick Snyder's Ambassador" "Michigan initiative. volunteerism Snyder announced the "Let's Do Something Michigan" campaign where Michiganders can get con­ nected to volunteer opportu­ nities in local communities. by Fran Faverman Staff Writer An annual procedural for­ mality drew some deeper concern and discussion this year at the monthly meeting of the Yankee Springs Township Board of Trustees on June 13. This year's deeper deliber­ ation was sparked by Treasurer John Jerkatis who introduced his annual resolu­ tion to rescind the 1 percent administrative fee allowed to be imposed to cover the costs of collecting the taxes. This year's waiving of the fee would apply to taxes due in February 2014. The resolu­ tion in past years has been approved by the board with minimal discussion, but not this time. “I have a disagreement with John on this,” said Supervisor Mark Englerth. 4ft I don’t think waiving the fee is in the best interests of the township. What about mobile home fees? I do not See BUDGET, page 6 * In This Issue • Smiles are brighter after Community Dental Day in Caledonia • Middleville DDA seeks ways to bring art to village • 24-Hour Challenge loses three hours to storms • Middleville DDA to enhance downtown with bike rack �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, June 22, 2013 Smiles are brighter after Community Dental Day in Caledonia by Fran Fa verman Staff Writer Three Caledonia dental offices participated in the second annual Community Dental Day. Dr. Robin ■Li Vaughan of Glenn Valley Dentistry along with profes­ sional partner Dr. Shaun Williams enlisted the collab­ oration of Drs. Eric and Beth Hannapel and Drs. Thomas and Effie Grias in providing dental treatment at no cost to 98 people who registered with her office for the servic­ es. The offices were open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, June 14. It was almost a festive scene as people sat in lawn chairs enjoying the sun and children played while mem­ bers of Vaughan’s and Williams’ staff registered patients in order to direct them to the appropriate office. According to the staff, the first person in line 1 had arrived at 4 a.m. for regVW istration which began at 7 a.m.. He was a gentleman who had lost a crown. Early Friday afternoon, waiting rooms were stacked with patients and all who were waiting were seen. Not all the services provided were basic cleanings and xrays. Some required follow­ up services which had to be scheduled, too. Eric Hannapel, a boardcertified orthodontist, was busy doing fillings, some­ thing he said he hadn't done in a while. If he needed any advice, his wife, Beth Hannapel, a general dentist, was available to provide it. By 11:30 a.m. that office had seen 28 patients. Christine Yosting was being treated while her sis­ ter, Samantha provided sup­ •it port. Their mother, Crystal Minix, watched and said she was glad to be able to have the opportunity to take them to a dentist. Beth Hannapel COME TO THE MARKET... Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads • Lettuce • Tomatoes • Snap Peas • Strawberries • Crafts • Rag Rugs • Woodcrafts • Herbal Products & More! P /far /larmiers, c-a£e^atvia Caledonia Christian Reformed Church Located at the corner of M37/l00th — Across from the Caledonia Hardware Store. tj marKet was busy cleaning the teeth of another youngster. Across the hallway in their offices, Tom Grias was doing one of the three root tit canals he would do that day while Effie Grias, also a gen­ eral dentist, was busy doing a cleaning on a youngster. "There is so much need — the uncertainties of insurance coverage and the economy,” said Tom Grias. “It feels good to be able to give back to the community. " Back at Vaughan's office where she was asked if com­ munity dental days were an organized effort by dentists in Kent County, Vaughn said, "No. We did it last year and the experience was so rewarding I decided to ask some of my fellow dentists in Caledonia to participate. The need is there and it’s a way to give back to the com­ munity that supports us." While Vaughan is not col­ lecting demographic data, her feeling is that most of the people who signed up were local from residents 269-945-9554 or 1-809-870-7085 rvr) * Nails & Spa 9357 Cherry Valley (In the D&W Plaza), Caledonia (616) 891-1139 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30-7:30 x XT A J i -7* - k J*► * I V* \v > •• F Hi * I V X t r si * I —r i .4* I I I a* 1 A x ■ r I i i i i i i 1 i i 4 i i i i i____________________________________________________________________________________________ ALL SERVICES Expires 6/29/12. Must present coupon. Not valid with other offers. i. I I I I I I I I I I I I ! 4 ,1 r*. faaT * z ■ - r> j Manicures 7 Pedicures Deluxe Organic </a /■ / Acrylic Shellac Facials Waxing Permanent Makeup r* *> *1 > bl * IK ♦ Lr Caledonia and Middleville. Mt "There is no screening,” she said. “I feel the people who show up are those who really need help. I don't know how to screen people. I feel that if someone scams us, that says more about them than it does us." In a follow-up e-mail, ,y ■SJ Vaughan said the event had resulted in approximately $32,000 worth of dental services being provided to the patients. * Av Middleville DDA seeks ways to bring art to village by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Middleville officials are exploring methods of bring­ ing more art to the village and want input from those interested. An artist reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on June 27 at 419 Arlington St., Middleville. The goal of the reception is to gather input and suggestions about ways to integrate various forms of art and artists in Middleville. "The sculptures in Hastings has been a very successful program," said Village Manager Rebecca Fleury. "Maybe we can do something similar or find a way to build on it. We just want to get ideas." Members of the Development Downtown Authority and the Barry County Thornapple Arts Council will host the event. Any artists, art teachers, or anyone just interested in the arts are encouraged to attend and be part of the discussion. Reservations can be made by contacting Patrick Tighe at 795-3385. Refreshments will be served. The DDA members said they are interested in all kinds of art and what is best for the village. They said they are also looking for unique and different ideas for the village and hope artists and those interested in arts will attend the reception to brainstorm ideas. & $ J™ f I & I $ Full agenda greets township board by Fran Fa ver man Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board of Trustees encountered one of its longer agendas in recent months on Wednesday. Prime time on the agenda was occupied by Trustee Dale Hermenet who asked to move the non-motorized trails proposals from their status on the agenda to discussion. He explained that the Parks and Recreation Committee he chairs has two proposals for Phase I at between $600,000$700,000 each. One proposal is from Prein and Newhof, Inc. and the other is from Viridis and Williams and Works, the township planner. Both firms have done trail design proposals for the township while Viridis has also done park design proposals. Hermenet wanted the extra time for the committee to be able to discuss both proposals thoroughly before making a recommendation to the township •It ard. The •It. ard agreed to his request and a parks and trail recommendation will -— _ A _ xl 1 1 most likely come to the •it ard at its July 17 meeting. The F i re Caledonia Department had two concerns to present to the board. Lt. Kyle Fennell, training officer, presented a request for approval of the purchase of an additional set of custom turnout gear from Time Emergency for $2,210. He said there was money in the current budget for the pur­ chase. Hermenet said the department had already purchased four sets of the custom gear said he wanted to be sure this was not a case of spending the money because it is there. Fennell explained the department's need to replace gear as it approaches the expiration of its 10-year lifespan and the need to outfit new members of the department as come on they board. Treasurer Richard Robertson The • i ne fireworks ureworKS per­ added that the gear was fund- mit for Ed Hekman at ed by a capital reserve fund Campau-Kettle Lake on established and funded each Friday, July 5. year to provide for such conDuring an initial public tingencies. He moved to comment period before the approve the purchase and the board tackled its regular motion was approved unani- agenda two concerns were mously. discussed. The first conFennell then turned to the cemed an Eagle Scout project second concern, the establish- that proposed to erect two ment of a departmental web- flagpoles on the township site. Trustee Don Koopmans, lawn and before the fire bam. who chairs the Public Safety Robertson suggested the Advisory Committee which poles would be too close oversees the department, said together and recommended the committee had discussed siting one at the township the issue and agreed with the library. Harrison agreed and department's website com- said he would explore with mittee that representation scouting authorities the from the board and policy process for amending an guidance was needed. approved Eagle Scout projSupervisor Bryan Harrison ect. responded that the township The second concern raised doesn't have a policy. Among by •It both and Harrison the issues are location and Robertson is related to an ad type of site. The department that the Caledonia is Dart part of of Caledonia Community Cable Township and could be part Corporation has run in recent of the township's website or it issues of the Sun and News, could be independent. 7His Robertson has deplored the preference is to have one site, lack of meaningful financial Trustee Kelly Cavanaugh information from the corpora­ asked if the purpose was ere- tion and has been informally ative or permissive. Fennell asked by board colleagues to 1 • 1.1 « • . «• « a a — _ replied that it was a little bit find out what is happening. of both. The next meeting of the Robertson said that Clerk township board will be at 7 Jennifer Christian, who has p.m. in the township offices, been at the annual clerks' 8196 Broadmoor Avenue, on association conference all Wednesday, July 17. week, had told him one of the clerks had presented a policy adopted by her community. HASTINGS 4 He recommended waiting 269-205-4900 until Christian was back with 9 Goodrich Downtown Hastings DUALITY a copy of the policy. on State St. GQTI.com and on Facebook Harrison introduced the THEATERS BARGAIN TWILIGHT nomination of Bill Bravata as DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM the hometown hero for 2013. * eidudes Digital 3D O No passes Stadium Seating The board approved the SHOWTIMES 6/22 - 6/27 motion unanimously (See TITLES ANDL TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE O MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (G) 4: related article) LIGHTS UP. SOUND DOWN SAT. 6/22 10M AM •It The board also approved SAT-SUN 11:00, •II 1:30, 4:10, 6:45, 9:10 MON-TH 4:10, 6:45, 9:10 the following: O@3D WORLD WAR Z (PG-13) • The addition of spe$2.50 PREMIUM PEN 30 TICKET DAILY 4:30, 9:50 cial assessments to the July O(§) WORLD WAR Z (PG-13) tax bills. SAT-SUN 11:20. 1:50, 7:10 MON-TH 7:10 The old amendment O®MAN OF STEEL (PG-13) © to the Valley Point West SAT-SUN 12.30, 3:30, 6:30. 9:30 MON-TH 3:30. 6:30, 9:30 Industrial Park Planned Unit O THIS IS THE END(R) Development. SAT-SUN 11:10, 1:40, 4:20, 7:00. 9:40 $5. _ mj MON -TH 4:20, 7:00. 9:40 US mil 19 A A I II Li 1 1 ♦ n w Won J 5 fell! �V i The Sun and News, Saturday, June 22, 2013/ Page 3 Independence Day celebration set to go I Elks honor TK grad with scholarship by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The Independence Day Celebration Committee put the final touches to the line­ up of events for the annual festivities honoring the July 4th holiday in Caledonia on Saturday, June 30. Events begin Friday evening with the truck pull contest at Lakeside Park at 6 p.m. A perennial favorite according to co-chairman Bryan Harrison, the truck pulls draw an appreciative crowd enjoying the skill of drivers and the ability of the machines to pull loads. Early risers on Saturday morning can watch the par­ ticipants in the Kilt Classic beginning at 8 a.m. in the stadium parking lot. The race is a 5K run whose pro­ ceeds go to support athletic programs in the school district. Those who may be less serious about running can do the fun run which sets off from the stadium parking lot at 9:15 a.m. All of this is in preparation J ? % Si’ i SC ■ II * for the parade at 11 a.m. Parade participants will line up at the Duncan Lake Middle School parking lot and proceed down Main Street and then back up to the mustering area via Kinsey and Johnson Streets. No preregistration is needed for the parade but partici­ pants are asked to report at 10 a.m. For those who prefer to be spectators, the commit­ tee advises a chair and pro­ tection from the sun. Following the parade, the tractor pull will be held in Lakeside Park. After the tractor pull, there is a break in the day allowing people to avoid most of the heat of the day and to restore their ener­ gies for the evening activi­ ties. Evening activities begin at 5 p.m. in the Glen Valley Retail Center. Following the presentation of the colors by members of the color guard from American Legion, Caledonia Post No. 305 John Connolly will sing the and anthem national Hero Kathy Hometown Jackson will be presented. For younger participants and their parents, the Kids Zone opens at 5 p.m. in Hitchcock Park, the flat grassy area between DobberWenger and the Caledonia Public Library. Games and inflatables will be available for youngsters. Another perennial favorite for kids, “i ikM t| S’ V which will occur when dusk has settled in, probably around 10 p.m. The fire-1 works will be set off at M-37 | and 92nd Street. The display will mark the end of a day of celebration. None of this would be ssible without the finan­ cial support of the Village and Township of Caledonia, | which, in addition to provid­ ing some financial support, has also spent time and effort in helping to arrange the var­ ious permits needed for the celebration. Members of the commit­ tee are Co-Chairs Bryan Harrison and Jim Blehm, Richard Snoeyink, Kelly Lloyd, Karen Hahn, Sharon Mortensen and Tim Overholt. 269-945-9554 or 1-800-619-7985 A 58-year-old man died Thursday night after failing to stop for police and fleeing the •n: scene. According to information from the Barry County a Sheriff’s Department, Prairieville officer attempted to make a traffic stop at al•it ut 10 p.m. on Doster Road near in Road Mile Four Prairieville Township, The 5 8-year-old driver, f The scholarship will pro­ vide $1,000 in each of Czarnecki's four years of college, she is the daughter of Jerry and Bridgett Czarnecki. Each year, scholarships are available to all area high school seniors through the local Elks Lodge. The Elks National Foundation has awarded its Most Valuable Student Scholarship to 2013 Thornapple Kellogg High School graduate Alicia Czarnecki who will be attending the University of Notre Dame to study envi­ ronmental engineering. ter Saturday Hours r. ed° ni 5 Professional Services! is'1 Great Product Selections! www.caledoniavisioncenter.com 616-891-2020 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 4931 CM § Driver flees officers; ■ dies in crash Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads »» the Frog and Turtle races, will take place at 6 p.m. at the library. Preregistration for this event is needed and will take place at 5:30 p.m. On the stage beginning at 5 p.m. several musical groups will be playing throughout the evening beginning with the band, Six Degrees, followed by the Caledonia String Players, From 7 to 8 p.m. the Karaoke finals will be held. This is a pre-qualified group that has been working hard over the past few weeks to bring the audience the very best in Karaoke. At 8:30 p.m. the band, Strike Percussion, will take the stage and bring the musical events to conclu­ sion. The finale is the fireworks f Richard J. Choryan, O.D. 8 hi ng wrai.w-agi rtw'y -* BOOKSW 50* EACH ALL USED : BOOKS 3 / identified Friday afternoon as Charles Sedrick Lumbard, fled and crashed. He was reportedly partially ejected through the removable top of the vehicle and crushed when the vehicle rolled over. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said Lumbard was not wearing a seat belt. Speed also contributed to the accident. ♦ Sale Ends 6/29/13 + QL FABULOUS 1 IN TTfinds We »4 invite you to come find your "new" treasure today! 121 E. MAIN ST mIdDLEvTiI’e'* ’269-795-4090 . |* KW aim acmweb- ipfe a j e s* Caledonia Community tea Imujfe Sfe Rta k ^enti ,± •i x id ki i zrr. ad Kether V ai a KXKSS! iffiootli ’ w ta.tas INDEPENDENCE ram aiWa i i ic xucj proccs & c CELEBRATION 5U jltllffl * ? Cottar*’ Saturday, June 29 ^iraM®3 :; ft T 1 Friday, PULLS June 28 Dusk 6:00 pm ‘ LakesidePark Caledoniaj— 5=^ main Ki It Klassic STREET 8:00 am - Race Start Time 9:15 am - Kids Fun Run parade A i?.l«“Lay,. June 29 Football stadium barking lot Briil00 Bring a chair & line up at 10 am FROG AN? TURTLE races k er k u I 1Si> June 29 Mi ,0-* J > r tty & K, Immediately Coo|jng Lawn Muller Paint ondPaper)_ S .TRACTOR PULLS ^6 * * Saturday, June 29 12:00 pm Following Parade Caledonia Lakeside Park r Saturday, ’ June29 »I »• Bee ; ncJpi<l"Sl‘e: Prime Wewing fiZnT „ CalPlex Ca,P,ex -• 5401 100th St Duncan Lake Middle School Hgfrfamily Catholic Church 06815679 _______________ < * ------- g^£°n <-ake Middle School) A -o " ^*ain Street W �Page 4/The Sun and News. Saturday, June 22. 2013 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY I alaskaF J 7240 68" Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 618-698-8104 alaskabaptisLor. Out rnmuon a to worship God and equip Dr Brian F. Harrison, Pastor meh our community with the Gospel All walks, One faith 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville. Ml 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner oj M-37 and McCann Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Is ’ Iruth Thy Word Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast Sun. 6 00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM 698-6850 Chnst new wtii Middleville Wesleyan Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia. Ml 49316 Sunday Services 9:30 AM - Worship 11 00 AM - Sunday School 6 00 PM-Adult Bitte Study 6:00 PM - Student Ministries ww * * mmttM foHonnen of Jnut baptist church TJutton ‘United TCejovmed Church wwwduttonurc.org I Service Times: o Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth............ • • Pioneer Club Bible Study.. ........... 10:00 a.m. ........... 11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. i Make Sunday the best 4 & & fl <1 *; Sunday ScrvicA 8 30am - Traditional 11 00am • Contemporary 9 45am Bible Studies and Sunday School day ofyour week Nursery available it % during aervtcea @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia. Ml 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org X1 >•$ Frank P. Snider, Smur P«n< BRIGHTSIDE Church Alan Moody. > oath P-um* first Leanne Bailey. I Jr*ri«jpmrn» and IW'Ib Krlafa»m chore M V7. \<inh 8175 Broadmoor - Caledonia 6/8 Xchange (6-8lh) Sundays 5-7pm The Intersect (9-12th) Sundays 5-7pm KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-Sth grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledoma.org AnTvangeiicSFBSrint nant Z Community. (269)795-9726 Real, Relevant, Relational. Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! www.bnghtside.org . 616-891-0287 Morning/^Star David Ordway Y.jurfi fane latrm Middlrullc Services: 10:00 a.m. Sundiv Sch<x>l................................................................. 9:45im. Sunday Mncntng Worahip Service............................... IHM)xm. Sunday Evening Service 61X1p.m. • ••>••• a * a 9 • • • ••• Wednesday Student Ministncs....................................... 6:45p.m • >«• a a a a a a Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer......................... .6:45 p.m. Wednesday W< wd c >f I a(c Qubs........................ ...6:45 p.m. 640 Arlington Court • Middleville Next to Tires 2000 269.743.4104 MomingStarChurchOnline.org A PEA CE for Y O U www.fbcmiddlcvillc.ncl middlcvillcyouthgroup.com Senior Pastor Phon*: (269) 948-2261 _K, Considering becoming Catholic? www.FirstChurchHastings.org CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Rev. Jodie Flessner, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org ^4^ Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 Bmldiih] Hi'Cliufili ■Ju u> iiihl rlnvi/cjli us a® MIDDLEVILLE SUMMER SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9:30am /11am 20 State Street Middleville. Ml / www.tycwfib.cQm PARM ELEE Good Shepherd UNITED METHODIST Lutheran Church 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, Children’s Sunday School & Choirs during worship. K - 3rd «• Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays at 6 p.m. 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse Contemporary: 11 AM 405 N. M 37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269 945 5463 Call or see our website for information. Mass Times: Saturday........................... Sunday.............................. Sunday (Spanish Mass) rfHetbobiset Ourd) Traditional: 9 AM Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) Worship . 9:30 a.m. Sunday School life. 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class............................ 11:00 a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Pastor Terry Kenitz Church: (269) 795-2391 Calvary Grace Brethren Church r- 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 J Qty? (©lb {Same Sunday Worship I Presbyterian P hard) faflO Ap SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH r» Ml 11 i :l tLt&Kt' u« ffl! If 1) fwaiCtw* CHURCH 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor <r "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace GOD'S WORD NOURISHES ••» it infer Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM «*iik “The Bible, The Whole Bible, and Nothing but the Bible. ’ 13700 84th St.. Alto. Ml 49302 • 868-7440 • Pastor Bryan Maley Website: wwwcalvarygracebrethrenchurch.com E-mail: calvarygbc@ymail.com Sunday School 9:30 a m. • Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Services: Bible Study and Prayer.......... Kids Time.......... ................. Word of Life Youth Group .... 7:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Thursday Women’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m Confessions of Truth ▼ Everybody is Some!tltltfy Come Worship with Us --------------- Schedule of Services:------------- Sunday Worship Service 11: a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-9623 n J . 4 i Sunday 9:30 & 11:15 am Monday 7:00 pm P ^cornerstone L’. - church www.cornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue Bible ^CJhurch r Lakeside Community Church (few© A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ...................... .9:30 a.m. Sunday School....................................... 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher Church Office: (616) 868-6402 ___ www.lakesidecommunity.org MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. ’A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 middlevillecrc.org 8655 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto (616) 891-8661 at Celebrating 50 Years in 2012 • • Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Jr. & Sr. Youth Group 6:00 p.m. Wednesday AWANA 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer 6:45 p.m. r* making sense of the stuff we sometimes take Tor granted I Peace (K U • e H .PeaceCtiurch 616.891.8119 .the point authentic church for the modern world Join us Sundays @ 9 & 11 am for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick and children's church 5M8 78th Swwt, C^donit. Ml 49318 616^98-9660 WWW thepownchurch oom (From Omnd R»p.d. Go South on M-37, tW Wwt or 78th Strwt) Middleville United Methodist Church . 111 Church St Office: (269)795-9266 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Childrens ministry during worship www.umcmiddleville.org Interim Pastor. Rev. Ernie Fiebig wnw.whitneyvillebible.org IFCA Whitneyville Fellowship Church Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off m-37 in Irving) Rt. Rev David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http //netministries org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 ttBli •*! Bill •KU! •II ta 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52' 1 and 48" St Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www WhitneyvilleFellowship.org - 616-868-0621 Yankee Springs Bible Church 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 10:00 A M. Holy Communion Pastor Tony Shumaker PAIN IN Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. Fl A ‘ Lighthouse” on the corner... I—I proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. 1 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship...................................... - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade — Attended Nursery Sunday School HE ...................................................... 1 1:00 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 06800318 111 i I H||L �The Sun and News, Saturday, June 22, 2013/ Page 5 Middleville TOPS 546 The June 17 meeting opened with singing. Sixteen members answered roll call. New member Bonnie was wel­ comed to the group. Patricia relayed a report from Angela, the coordina­ tor. She was pleased with comments she received on the State Recognition Day convention. She really appre­ ciated all of the cooperation. Members will be receiving encouraging coupons. Angela suggested everyone check the TOPS website for more information. The minutes of the June 10 meeting were presented and approved. Sue gave the trea­ surer’s report for May, which was accepted as given. Linda was best loser for the week. Joyce F. was run­ ner-up. Holiday losers were Sue, Linda, Donna, Joyce B., Joyce F., Jan, Phyllis, Patricia, Alice P. and Sharon. d s ic s Wtj r IS At <<•1 c< Betty won the food chart drawing, and Sharon, Donna, Jan, Linda, Joyce B. and Patricia also participated. Jan won the ha-ha box, and Alice and Jane won the 50/50 drawing. Patricia presented a pro­ gram entitled “Time for a Tune-Up.” Each member was given a list of affirma­ tions to consider in as a way to tune up attitudes and then asked to name something they would like to be differ­ ent about themselves. The meeting closed with the TOPS and KOPS pledges. The next meeting will be June 24. Visitors are wel­ come to attend the meetings at 500 Lincoln Meadows, beginning at 5 for weigh-in, with the meeting starting at 5:30 and ending at 6 p.m. For more information, call Patricia, 616-868-0463, or Betty, 616-765-3483. V•( Middleville student named to dean’s list Sobs Cassy Marie Docusen of Middleville was named to the deans’ honor roll by the deans of Fort Hays State University, in Hays, Kan., for the spring semester. V di •* Oft TL ♦-~ ‘1 ba m V'M ■< ‘ 9 i ► I o; ■ I Kraft Meadows MS students of the month honored Caledonia’s Kraft Meadows Middle School recently honored 27 students as students of the month. These stu­ dents were nominated by teachers and staff for their exemplary display of fairness. Pictured are (front row, from left) Macey Wierenga, MacKenzie Edson, Evan Vecziedins, Annabelle Fischer, (middle row) Johnny Leek, Tatum Corbin, Kayla McFadden, Sydney Hall, Alannah Horton, Gavin Denczek, Breton Clipfell, Phillip DaSilva, Charlie Rosema (back row) Caleb Waldmiller, Shannon Good, Megan Wolters, Eric Pinder, Hunter Smith, Nathan Walma, Aram Howard, Jeremy Burns and Brendan Hammer. (Not available for the photo were Cheyenne Hewlett, Brandon Koehler, Alexis Singstock, Olivia Schroder and Matthew Geil.) To be eligible, students must have enrolled in 12 or more credit hours and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60 for the semester, I r II iFrt Report card contest deadline nears The deadline for registra­ tion in the A is tor Excellence’ contest spon­ sored by Thornapple Financial Center and Money Concepts is noon Tuesday, July 2. Forms for the contest drawing of three $25 credit cards and one $50 credit card are available at the firm's office at 4695 N. 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Broadway (NI-43) Hastings SATURDAY, JUNE 29TH 269.945.9105 Registration at 10:30 a.m. Food Distribution from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:30 * �Page 6 The Sun and News, Saturday. June 22. 2013 BUDGET, continued from page L Ltrt su.. Larry Merle Near GUN LAKE. Ml - Larry Merle Near, age 73, of Gun Lake, passed away peaceful­ ly at home surrounded by his wife and four children. Hewas preceded in death by his parents, Merle and Sevilla Near and his step­ brother. Jack Rockwell. Larry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy Near; his children, Laure (Jim) Belanger. John Near. Kelley (Brian) Bergstrom, and Greg Near; his stepsister. Judy Rockwell-Miller; his grandchildren. James (Heidi) Belanger, Amber Belanger. Quinn, Justin and Mallory Bergstrom, and Spencer Near; and great grandchil­ dren. Ryan. Collin and Grade Belanger as well as many nieces and nephews. Larry had a special relation­ ship with his in-laws, Barbara Janes, Sally and George Leroy Boulter DELTON, Ml - George Leroy Boulter left us to be with his Heavenly Father on June 17,2013. •4 George blessed this world on July 7, 1975 in Batik Creek, the son of Marylon and Dale Boulter, Sr. and George and Bonnie Harvath. He lived most of his life near Delton so he could be near his family. He attended Delton Kellogg Schools until he entered Gull Lake Christian at the age of 14, where he graduated with honors, and he excelled at art and sports. George started working at the age of 15 at Ellie’s Place in Delton, where cooking •II became his passion. He worked at a number of restaurants throughout his career. He loved playing on computers as well as fixing them. He loved to cook for any number of people from 4 to 100 and he did it well. But nothing would beat heading down Ml to the lake to fish with his brothers, taking his fami­ ly to the movies and he also enjoyed playing MTG with his friends. | I F ■ [ ■ B R p His passion for life was second to none. When he did something, he did it well and he did it best. He loved his family and his friends were just like family to him. He left us with a void that no one will be able to fill. George was an amazing husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. We shall celebrate his life every day. We are all better people for knowing and loving him. He is survived by his wife. Shelly Boulter; his children, Michael, Christopher (Alex), Thomas, Amy and Whitney; his parents, Marylon and this." Englerth's comments were quickly followed by Trustee Mary Cook, who noted that the township was still in the process of determining its budget for the fiscal year and George Chalmers, beginning July 1. She wanted Mary Kay and Rick Denham. to know more about the He enjoyed boating on ‘ impact waiving the fee Gun Lake, golfing at Yankee would have on the budget. Springs Golf Course and fol­ According*4 to Jerkatis. the lowing NASCAR. NASCAR His fee represents about $76,000 • fw « family and friends extended added to tax bills. He said will always remember the that slate law' requires the good times Larry and Nancy money to be used in the hosted al their home on Gun preparation and the collec­ Lake. tion of taxes. The money Per Larry’s wish crema­ cannot simply be diverted to tion has already taken place. % the township general fund A celebration of his life will and used for other purposes. be held at a later dale. The “We have a surplus of family extends a special $300,000 this year,'* thanks to the Barry County observed Jerkatis of the gen­ Hospice staff. eral fund and maintaining To ■ share a memory, photo that the money from the tax and condolences to Larry’s collection fee was not need­ family please visit www.steed. gengafuneralchapel.com. The motion to approve the resolution was defeated on a 3-2 vote with Cook, Englerth and Clerk Janice Lippert Dale Boulter, Sr. and George forming the majority and and Bonnie Harvath; his Jerkatis and Trustee Bruce brothers and sisters. Kim Campbell voting in favor. (Scott), Dale Jr (Lisa), Josh In a later conversation (Laura), Jeremiah (Marhi) w ith the Sun and News, Cook and Jasmine; and many said she wanted more time to nieces, nephews, aunts, consider the issue, saying uncles and all his friends. that the board could reverse He was preceded in death its decision at a following by grandparents. Dale and meeting. Thelma Boulter, Charles A series of budget amend­ Harvath; uncle, Thomas ments presented by deputy Harvath; and nephew, Taylor treasurer Alice Jansma were Boulter. quickly approved. Stale law A funeral service was con­ requires a public hearing on ducted Thursday, June 20, the budget before it can be 2013 at Hickory Comers adopted by the board, A Bible Church, Pastor Jeff motion to hold the hearing Worden and Pastor Matthew on Wednesday, June 26 at Trim officiating. Burial took 6:30 p.m. was approved. place in the East Hickory During the public com­ Comers Cemetery. ment period, Jim Orr, chair Memorial contributions of the township’s veterans may be made t the memorial committee, American Diabetes announced that two days of Association. activity to clear the memori­ Please visit al site adjacent to the Payne www.williamsgoresfuneral.c Lake Road fire station is om to leave a condolence scheduled beginning at 8:30 message for George's family. a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Arrangements made by June 29 and 30. He added Williams-Gores Funeral that volunteers are needed Home in Delton. 1 for the site clearing. Orr distributed copies of a J II• w tentative site design. The proposed design is a five­ sided figure that recognizes the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air with one space Force reserved for veterans who were prisoners of war or missing in action. Copies of the design are available for inspection at the township hall. 284 N. Briggs Road, business during normal hours, Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 9 a.m. to noon Friday mornings. commissioner County Craig■a Stolsonburg said the county's survey of capital needs had identified the most urgent capital need as a new jail facility. Estimates of the cost according to him were $20 million. Stolsonburg added that such expenditure would be required to be on the ballot. The commission­ ers are also awaiting a rec­ ommendation from county planner Jim McManus on the future of the Barry County Agricultural Preservation Board. Stolsonburg•J said he had served on ithat board and that the board has had no activity in recent years. He supports its abolition. Shelly Smith, community outreach coordinator for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, reported that her office had focused on low cost health improvement activities for families and the Be Healthy project in Barry ‘4 County. She urged consulta­ tion of the department's website for more information about activities. '4 Englerth reported that dis­ cussions of the Cuddy Drain and Patterson Road culvert issues were ongoing. He said he also would be meeting with Thomapple Township to discuss a scheduled main­ tenance program for the fire department. Currently, main­ tenance issues at the Payne Lake Road fire barn and other maintenance concerns are handled as they arise. In other actions, the board approved a motion to change the status of interim Zoning Administrator Lany Knowles to Zoning Administrator. Englerth rec­ ommended the change, say­ ing that Knowles, with the assistance of two part-time persons, had been able to meet the needs for site plan reviews and other functions. Board members agreed that, since the office was func­ tioning well, lhere was no need to advertise for a zoning administrator, The motion was approved 4-1, with Lippert dissenting. The purchase of a new server for the township hall from Omega Systems was discussed. The township hall, according to Lippert, has recently been bedeviled by computer problems attrib­ utable to the inability of the current old server to commu­ nicate with newer programs recently installed. The motion to purchase the serv­ er at a cost of $3,637 was approved unanimously. Currently, the next regu­ larly scheduled meeting of the board will be a workshop session on Wednesday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the town­ ship hall. Caledonia student on Huntington dean’s list Kevin Hast of Caledonia was named to the dean's list at Huntington University for the spring semester. the To qualify at Huntington, Ind., university, students must be enrolled in • Ki 12 hours or more in graded courses and must achieve a semester grade point average of at least 3.50 on a4.0 scale. 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Call 945-9554 for more information. v �r I -4 The Sun and News, Saturday, June 22, 2013/ Page 7 ■ Caledonia Women’s Club continues scholarship support Financial Focus 1 Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 * >' e £ SK S1 Don’t let investments take a vacation Ml * I K* W V : & S; X *1 1 Y I s I St S •- S H St 58! J •It cumstances, just about any investment could be of value to you. However, under dif­ ferent scenarios, those same investments may not be doing as much for you. To cite one example, when interest rates are at historic lows, as has been the case recently, and your portfolio •8J contains a relatively large amount of short-term fixedrate vehicles whose interest payments don’t even keep up with inflation, they could be considered “lazy” investments. • Look for the “multi­ taskers." In most aspects of life, “multi-taskers” are valu­ able — and it’s the same in the investment world. Can you find a particular type of investment that may be able to achieve multiple goals at the same time? Consider div­ idend-paying stocks. If you need the income to supple­ ment your cash flow, you can cash the dividend checks. And since some companies tend to increase their divi- At long last, summer is almost here — which may mean it’s time to put togeth­ er your traveling plans. Still, while you and your family may enjoy going a summer­ time trip, there’s one part of your life that should not go and that’s on vacation your investment portfolio. So, what can you do to help your investments keep on working all year long, year in and year out? Here are a few suggestions: • Don't chase after “hot" investments. Many times, you will hear about a “hot” investment, usually a stock. However, by the time you hear about such an invest­ ment, it may already be cool­ ing off. Even more impor­ tantly, it might not have been appropriate for your needs — and any investment that has either “flamed out” or wasn’t right for you in the first place will not be a “hard worker” in your portfolio. • Monitor “lazy" invest­ ments. 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Donkey Ollie Kids A Cookin' Donkey Ollie Terry's Tips Government Meetings Thursday 1 6:00AM 7:00AM 9:00AM 12:00PM 3:00PM 4:00PM 6:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM Donkey Ollie Catholic Forum Kids A Cookin' Bluegrass on Stage Donkey Ollie Kids A Cookin' Donkey Ollie Terry's Tips Government Meetings Friday 6:00AM 7:00AM 9:00AM 9:30AM 11:00AM 12:00PM II 3:00PM 4:00AM 6:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM Donkey Ollie Catholic Forum Kids A Cookin' Spirit of Life Peace Church Bluegrass on Stage Donkey Ollie Kids A Cookin' Donkey Ollie Terry's Tips Government Meetings Saturday 6:00AM 7:00AM ii 8:00AM 9:00AM 10:00AM 11:00AM ii 12:00PM 1:00AM •• 2:00PM 3:00PM 6:00PM 7:00PM Donkey Ollie Catholic Forum Kids A Cookin' Bible Study Donkey Ollie Spirit of Life Bluegrass on Stage Peace Church Kids A Cookin' Caledonia Village meeting Donkey Ollie Terry's Tips £ CO dends, your investment in these stocks can serve as a source of potential for rising income, helping keep you ahead inflation. of Furthermore, if you don t actually need the dividends to support your income stream, you can reinvest them to increase your owner•I* of ship stake a method building your overall wealth. Finally, many dividend-paying stocks also offer significant growth potential. Keep in mind, though, that there are no guarantees, because companies can lower or dis­ continue their dividends at any time. And, as you know, stocks are subject to market risk, including the potential loss of principal invested. • Don't take a “time out" from investing. The financial markets regularly move up and down. During the down times, it s important not to get so discouraged that you decide to take a “time out” from investing until “things get better.” No one can real­ ly predict when a downturn will end, but you don’t want to be on the investment side­ lines when the market turns around — because the biggest gains can occur in the early stages of a rally. And in any case, if you’re not constantly investing, or at least exploring new invest­ ment opportunities, your portfolio could begin to stag­ or even become nate “unbalanced,” in which case it may no longer fit your objectives or your risk toler­ ance. By following the above suggestions, you can help keep your investments work­ ing for you this summer — as well as fall, winter and spring. The road toward achieving your financial goals is a long one — so try to keep moving. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Club committee interviewed applicants for the CWC•It Girls Caledonia High School Scholarships and presented its largest scholarship grants to date, three $1,000 awards. Hannah Schroder will be attending Taylor University to study biochemistry, Halee B Brennan will study dietetics at Central Michigan University, and Jacquelyn Zeman, will begin her pur­ suit of communications and journalism at Grand Rapids Community College. Over the summer, Women's Club will be at Caledonia Western Week on Thursday, June 20 and mem­ bers will their visits to area assisted living communities to bringing music, baked goods, and friendship. Meetings will resume in the fall. Additional information can be found at the Caledonia Women's Club facebook page. and resources, so that the vast majority of the commu­ nity support goes directly to scholarship funding. Women's Club scholar­ ships take three forms: fall MYLead scholarships given to high school leadership stu­ dents, building an annual scholarship fund with the Caledonia Education Foundation, and the spring Caledonia Women's ClubJit Girls Caledonia High School Scholarships. In November, the Women's Club presented two Caledonia leadership stu­ dents with sponsorship for the 2013 MYLead confer­ ence. After a presentation to the club by 2012 conference scolarship students Whitney Denton and Matthew Clabeaux, the 2013 confer­ ence scholarships were awarded to Alexa Calloway and Hannah Hazelbach. This spring, a Women's The tradition of its 95 years of service to its com­ munity may be the largest motivating factor in the Caledonia Women’s Club’s commitment to investing in fU|Ure through its support ofstudents. In addition to awarding fap conference scholarships and jts annuaj spring college scholarships, the club has started a college scholarship funcj with the Caledonia Education Foundation. Education Currently, the women’s club has raised about 70% toward •It jts gOai Once the endowment is fully funded, it will provide an annual scholarship of $500 which will be awarded to a Caledonia High School senior. Throughout the year, Caledonia residents and businesses have generously supported the Caledonia Women's Club by purchasjng poinsettias, key cards, and baked goods and crafts. Club members participate in seVeral local volunteer projeC|S their personal time shear pleasure GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. 9 Tkwudag Euwxzp & SatwukufA uiitk Anumda Call to schedule your appointment today HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR CUT IV COLOR PERM NAILS HAIR CARE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Call 945-9554 for i more information. 122 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-7719 Be "SENSIBLE" about your water! SMELL THE DIFFERENCE Over 35 years of experience AYNARD' I WATER CONDITIONING — — IY A/NARDS WWATCR CONDITIONING SAIT A 0CTTLFD iTIR wn sontxAs L- 1 u SALES • RESIDENTIAL SERVICE • • COMMERCIAL RENTALS • INDUSTRIAL SERVICING ALL MAKES AND MODELS nF#* Rid your water of sulfur and iron odors with an Iron Curtain System. 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June 22. 2013 GFWC Gun Lake celebrates 30 years J”3 Clubwomen Judy Nelson, Ruth Perino, Joan Wire, Pattie Jurrians, Joy Kimberly, read names of the deceased club members Donna Podbevsek and Mary Buckmaster with the Cambridge Star Quilt. 77ie General Federation of Women's Club-Gun Lake Area, recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with club members meeting for the occasion at Yankee Springs State Park. Joan Weick started the club in 1983. Meetings were first held in homes, then at the Yankee Springs Golf course then later at Bay Pointe Inn, and now at the & & Yankee Springs Golf Course again. Weick was the founding president and went on to hold office at district and regional levels and also served as president of GFWC-Michigan. Sally Fitzgerald was the club's first treasurer. Clubwomen have accom­ plished much through the years and continue to touch rtf i’i® (Jj w* uni •or W'.tc Your local agent insures your Utt Business SSE tote *0X1 ft in Club charter member Sally Fitzgerald and Joan Weick (seated) with current president Pat Kreple. FARM BUREAU INSURANCE' hap nd Compaq ® # ft Jason Parks 9028 N. Rodgers Ct. S.E. Caledonia 616-891-1233 jparks@fbinsmi.com FarmBureaulnsurance.com Club President Pat Kreple shares an update on domestic violence, which is a signature project for the club. lives through their communi­ ty fund. This spring a memorial was dedicated at the > r ERE Yankee Springs Township Park. Names of deceased members were read at that time and again at this 30th celebration. Club President Pat Kreple invited all charter members and honored those attending including Weick and Fitzgerald. Kreple read notes from others unable to attend - Shrubs & Roses... Add Color to Your Landscape i Perennials... Including Ornamental Grasses AT) 06815099 STORE WIU BE CLOSED JULY & AUGUST AND WILL RMPEN IN THE FALL! I 10197 Garbow Rd., Middleville W 269-795-7674 or on the web... www.creeksidegrowers.com JUNE HOURS: Mon-Fri. 9anv8pm; Saturday 9am - 6pm; Closed Sunday . '7 7 ree GROWERS Theressa Manion and Renzella Curtiss at the club lunch buffet. including Judy Akers, Betty Beeler Frost, Lois Page, Linda Rough and Ellen VanDyke. On-going club projects include the quilt raffle, Shot@Life fundraiser, and home tour. The Cambridge Star quilt will be exhibited at the Weick's on June 22 and other spots this summer. Tickets are for sale at $2 each or three for $5. A name will be drawn for the raffle Oct. 9. The quilt club, an intra­ club group, has sewn it and it was quilted by Bonnie Rhoby from Middleville. Shot@Life is an interna­ tional project to save the lives of children from dis­ eases that are preventable by a vaccine. The home tour is Sept. 8. The club also has an annu­ al scholarship dinner and auction. Funds from this year’s event will sufficiently provide scholarships in 2014 for students in four area high III schools. The next regular meeting of the club will be at 9:30 a.m. July 10 at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. Area women are welcome to attend as a guest. Visit www.gfwcgunlake.org for more information. T �I The Sun and News, Saturday, June 22, 2013/ Page 9 SPICY SWEET OR ZESTY New Pickle Flavors to Preserve FAMILY FEATURES K picy, sweet or zesty, it’s never been easier to enjoy the crisp, tangy taste of homemade pickles. And with recipes like these you can preserve perfect pickles for any palate. Here are a few tips from the pickling pros at Mrs. Wages to help you give your cukes a kick of great homemade flavor: ■ Choose pickling cucumbers, not slicing cucumbers. Pickling cucumbers are short and blocky — about 4 inches long. They should be firm and green in color with no blemishes. • * ■ For pickles, you must cut off 1/16 inch from the blossom end to help prevent soft mushy pickles. The blossom end contains an enzyme that will cause softening. ■ Keep the cukes cool in the refrigerator until you have enough to make a batch, but do not hold them too long or you will end up with shriveled pickles. ■ Use real canning jars. Don’t use jars that once contained peanut butter, pickles, mayo, etc. Clear canning jars are what you need. Use flat lids (called either lid or flat) and a ring to seal the jar. Also check for nicks and cracks — these may cause seal failure. Find more tips, canning recipes and the Mrs. Wages Canning Guide at www.mrswages.com. Spicy Pickles Yield: 7 quarts 9 to 11 lbs pickling cucumbers (about 50 — 3 to 4 inches) 3 1/3 cups Mrs. Wages White Distilled Vinegar (5% acidity) 7 1/3 cups water I pouch Mrs. Wages Spicy Pickles Mix (Medium or Hot) Prepare and process home canning jars and lids according to manu­ facturer’s instructions for sterilized jars. Wash cucumbers and remove blossom ends; drain. Leave whole, cut into spears or slice. Combine vinegar and water into a large non-reactive pot. Do not use aluminum. Bring mixture just to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat, add pickle mix and stir until dissolved. Pack cucumbers into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Evenly divide hot pickling liquid among the packed jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Remove air bubbles and cap each jar as it is filled. If more liquid is needed for proper headspace, add a mix of 1 part vinegar and 2 parts water (this mixture should be boiling hot). Process pints 5 minutes, quarts 10 minutes, in a boiling water bath canner. Test jars for airtight seals according to manufacturer’s direcdirec­ tions. If jars do not completely seal, refrigerate and consume within one week. Product is ready to eat after 24 hours. Before serving, chill to enhance flavor and crispness. Note: Processing times are for altitudes less than 1000 feet. At altitudes of 1000 feet or more increase processing time 1 minute tor each 1000 feet of altitude. —ww® •is: sei .w si rre51* i’ 11 S3* Ohb- A **’’ <* ;: Sweet Pickle Relish 4 * '-v•« Yield: 5 pints 6 to 8 lbs pickling cucumbers (about 25 — 3 to 4 inches) 1/2 cup Mrs. Wages Canning and Pickling Salt I pouch Mrs. Wages Sweet Pickle Relish Seasoning 2 1/2 cups Mrs. Wages White Distilled Vinegar (5% acidity) 2 cups sugar to* VS life' If Prepare and process home canning jars •• 4* 4 and lids according to manufacturer s instructions for sterilized jars. Wash cucumbers and remove blossoms; drain. Cut into I-inch pieces and place in a food processor. Process into small pieces (1/8 inch or smaller is best) and place into a bowl. Stir in salt and mix well. Cover and let sit for 2 hours. Drain out excess juice by placing in a fine strainer. Combine pickle relish seasoning, vinegar and sugar into a large nonreactive pot. Do not use aluminum. Bring mixture just to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add prepared cucumbers and simmer 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. Evenly divide hot relish into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rim and cap each jar as it is filled. Process pints 15 minutes in boiling water bath canner. Test jars for airtight seals according to manufacturer’s directions. If jars do not completely seal, refrigerate and consume within one week. Product is ready to eat after 24 hours. Before serving, chill to enhance flavor. 1 & I J u p o * ft J JtF 1 - r r r. a — & 1 r• IT 15^' J 1 I r n•4 f * ...... ,4 i ___ I I — ---------------------- -— Photo courtesy of Getty Images Note: Processing times are for altitudes less than 1000 feet. At altitudes of 1000 feet or more increase processing time 1 minute for each 1000 feet of altitude. Zestyr Bread and Butter Pickles Yield: 7 quarts 9 to II lbs pickling cucumbers (about 50 — 3 to 4 inches) I pouch Mrs. Wages Zesty Bread & Butter Pickles Mix 8 3/4 cups Mrs. Wages White Distilled Vinegar (5% acidity') 7 cups sugar Prepare and process home canning jars -- — aa 4* * and lids according to manufacturer s| instructions for sterilized jars. Wash cucumbers and remove blossoms; drain. Cut into thin slices. Whole cucumbers are not recommended. Combine mix, vinegar and sugar into a large non-reactive pot. Do not use aluminum. Bring mixture just to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture dissolves. Pack cucumbers into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Evenly divide hot pickling liquid among the packed jars, leaving 1/2 inch of head­ space. Remove air bubbles and cap each jar as it is filled. If more liquid is needed for proper headspace, add hot vinegar. Process pints 5 minutes, quarts 10 minutes, in a boiling water bath canner. Test jars for airtight seals according to manufacturer’s directions. If jars do not completely seal, refrigerate and consume within one week. Product is ready to eat after 24 hours, efore serving, chill to enhance flavor and crispincss. Note: Processing times arc for altitudes less than 1000 feet. At altitudes of 1000 feet or more increase processing time I minute for each 1000 feet of altitude. �—w 10/The Syr. WT> Newt S«turtJ»y June 22 2013 Summer reading program celebrated with breakfast tn Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer f 7'homapple Kellogg School and Communits Li bran celebrated the start of the summer reading pro­ gram with the annual break­ fast at the 11bran event. More than 200 people attended the Wednesday morning event. Many ate free pancakes, then made crafts and finally visited the library to leave with a stack of summer reading Pancake Palooza. as it's been called this year, started about five years ago Cooking up the pancakes on the gnddle and serving them for the visitors were Joyce Blood, Mike Grimm. John Dombrowski. Angie Ruger and Kevin Bnggs, Visitors got to make stained glass book mark s. dump truck crafts, and deco­ rate bags for the Kids Hood Basket The Summer Reading pro gram kicked off the week of June 10 and will continue through July 29. There arc weekly events to bong fami­ lies to the library'. Anthony Kinne, 9, and Reese Kinne. 3. share breakfast at the Thornapple Kellogg High School out­ side the community library Wednesday On June 26. the John Ball traveling zoo visits at 10:30 a m and. on June 27. •fl* r will be the sweet dreams story time with a bedtime snack Participants are encouraged to wear pajamas, come snuggle with a favorite stuffed animal, and listen to a bedtime story. The story time begins at 6:30 p.m. ■ w I Other upcoming events for the summer reading program include a craft afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. on July 9. a movie afternoon at 2 p.m on July 16. the awarding of prizes on July 22 to 30 and water fun with the Thomappie Township Fire Department at 2 p.m on July 24 Ii I I i II PS •jr- i’ ' Ur-« I tunrWin* * Ava Jahnke, 6, is ready to check out some books and do some summer reading. (I!*3' Photos hy Julie Makarewicz B Maggie Burmama makes a stained glass *■ kmark at the Thornapple Kellogg library's "pancake palooza" morning TOC Nearly 26 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and an estimated 34.5 million have some type of hearing loss. The numbers are similar — is there a link? Yes, the National Institute of Health (NIH) has found that hearing loss is twice as common in people with diabetes as it is in those who don't have the disease. Of the 79 million adults thought to have pre-diabetes, the rate of hearing loss is 30% higher than in those with normal blood sugar. Workers ked up more than 200 pancakes and served some high flying fun flipping and catching the breaklast treats Pictured from left are Joyce Blood, Mike Grimm, John Dombrowski, Angie Ruger and Kevin Briggs. 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Students recognized with high honors earned a grade point average of 3.7 or high­ er. Honor students achieved a 3.5 to 3.699 GPA Honorable mention students earned a 3.0 to 3.499 GPA. Ninth grade High honors Haley Alverson, Madeline Barber. Allisha Beggs, Brooke Berg, Drayson Beyer, Mersades Bowen, Ryan Bowerman, Jackson Bronkema, Max Brummel. Madeline Buehler, Gcncvivie Bums, Alana Cairns, Elizabeth Coe, Nicholas Comeau, Miah Dammen, Paige DeGraaf, Krista Dollaway. Destiny Dunkelberger, Jacob Emery. Josi Ezinga, Jacob Farnsworth, Sarah Feldpausch. Tiffany Gallimore, Jacob Gipe, Nicole Hair. Braedon Halle, Caryn Hannapel, Katie Hanshaw, Samantha Henion, Chase Hunderman, Kari Johnson, Cathrine Kelly, Makayla King, King. Renee Koepke, Mackenzie Kollar, Megan Kraus, Adam Kurdelski, Emily LaJoye, Olivia Lamberg, Nicholas Lapekcs, Kelsey LeMay, Michelle Lindemulder, Emily Lowery. Anna Lynn. Noah Macomber. Kyle Makarcwicz. Oralia Martin .Martin. Hanna McCrath. Troy Hermenitt, Alex Madeline VerHey, Marlee Michael McNee, Alyssa Herrera. Joshua Hudson. Willshire, Melissa Miller, Noah J. Miller, Sabrina Hyatt. Mikayla Winchester, Brook Winger. Tayler Moore, Mackena Johanson, Megan Jonker, Honor students Muller, Justin Numerick, Tea Kruisenga, Rachael Jake lenjamin, Adam Briley Oly, Christopher Marcy, Olivia McNutt, Brew, Baylee Cole. Phillips, Machayla Poe. Zachery Meehan, Crystal Madeline Cole, Taylor Sabnah Postma. Heather Melkonian, Noah B. Miller, Cross, Jacob Gorton, Price, Kathanne Price. Logan Minor. Nicholas Aiixandra Hall. Jessica Nathan Raymond, Nicole Myers, Timothy Haney, Conor Leach, Daniel Sanchez. Hayley Smith, Ogrodzinski, Yuriana McAlary, Dylan Mucha. Catherine Sprague, Justin Pacheco Santos, Gaetano Heather Rolison, Nathanael Sydloski, Benjamin Telfor, Piccione, Colton Piotrowski, Ryfiak, Courtlynne Slater, Lindsay Thomas. Jennifer Michael Pnce, Lauren Alexander Sparks, Savannah Tuokkola. Tyler Vander Ricketts, Kailey Ritzema, Temple, Taylor Ward. Heide, Kayla Westcott, Alex Antonio Rodriguez, Jeffrey Honorable mention Wilkins. Abigail Wright. Rogers, Megan Schloff, Alexa Akers, Andrew a Amy Ziccarello. Josiah Schmid. Kendall Anderson, Gaynell ailey. Honor students Schut, Noah Snyder. Scott Kirsten Clelland. Cole Hana Alverson, Isabella Stewart. Joshua Swanson, Cronkright, Katlynn Curtis, Balsitis, Elizabeth Betcher, Elisa Taylor. Taylor, Logan Josiah DeFer, Joshua Taylor Bondeson, Matthew VanPutten. Lynda Walker, DeGroot, Benjamin Fasold, Brown, Kelsey uller, Brittney Wellman. Kry nn Feutz, Jackson Liveah Foote, Joseph 10th grade French, Mark Garrity, Kayla Gaikema, Gregg Granger, High honors Gibbs. Emma Grace. Htoo Jessica Gulch, Neil Hoskins, Emily Adams, Graycen Grace, Nathan Graham. Jacob Kidder, Jordyn Bailey, Sarah Bakker. Lauren Grinage, Lilian Lanning, Alysha Melkonian, Katelyn Barnes, Barnes, Emily Grusnis, * ryce Hayward, Katrina Reed, Megan Reed. eard. Austin Beardsley, Anna Holcomb, Nevin Hom, Replogle, Kendall RichardsRachel Belson, Brandon McKenna Judkins, Quynn Saldivar, Mason Rittenberg, lek, Andrew Brown, Rae- Kars, Andrew Kidd, Kyle Emily Riva, Jacob Scholma, Lynn Carter-Orr, Emily Kniffen, Aaron Knoblauch, Connor Shea, Mark Chatterson, Bethany Brandon Lantin .1 Donald Smendik, Hailey Strimpel, Converse, Amy Cutlip, Lenard, Christian Maring, Shepherd Trickle, Steven Carley Dole. Erin Finholm, Riley Mennell, Samantha Luke Vannette, Brandi Weslow. Foote, Clayton Montgomery, Anthony Nye, Honorable mention Francisco, Logan Gahan, Benjamin Raab, Danielle V Tannah Adgate, Kyle Megan Genther, Nicholas Aidan Ray, Reigler, Bailey, Siera Baker, Mallory Gonzales, Ryan Gorton, Jonathan Rinvelt, Jesse Berg, Troy Boonstra, Andrew Guriel, Thomas Smith, Christian Stayton, Daniela Bruinsma, Brittany Hamilton. Cody Hayes, Leslie Strouse, Elisabeth Buehler, Arisbet Cardoza- Hunter Herich, Jade Hilton, Swart, Travis Trippett, Requena, Dominique Cassis, Heidi Hodges, Nicholas Taylor Tyndall, Cody Bryce Clark. Samantha Iveson, Alexandra Johnson. Velthouse, Alexander Coffman, Sierra Cornett, Christopher Kaboos, Kyle Viviano. Kimberly Webster, Izaak Eggebeen, Kevin Gipe, Kane, Noah Kim, Kyle Daniel Yates. Lauren Hager. Holly Hall, Kraus, Patrie LaJoye, Joseph 11th grade Lambert. Mason Lettinga, High honors Madeleine Lince. Katelyn Caitlyn Bailey, Hannah CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Marquard, Christopher Bashore, Bryn Beyer, Jacob BOARD OF TRUSTEES McDaniel, Wesley Morgan, rummel, Bethany Budd, Jane Noah, Jenea Petter, Logan Cairns, Jonathon Dalton Phillips, Tyler Pohl, Campbell, Derek Chandler, Jessica Quick. Hallie Ross, Michela Curtis, Abigail The minutes for the June 5th, 2013 Township Board of Trustees Ethan Scobey, Mykayla Dougherty, Jessica Eckhoff. Meeting which were approved on June 19th, 2013, are posted at the Scott, Nathaniel Seeber, Jacob Foote, Ruben French, Township Offices at 8196 Broadmoor Ave, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org. _ James Senard, Jenna Sandra Gerou, Effie --------------------------------------------- UOO1 Di) r a Shoobridge, Merle Guenther, Cory Guikema, Simmons, Rachel Smith, Garrett Harris, Lauren ’ 5',32 Raquel Soyka, Jillian Hopkins, Katherine Huska. I* Sterman, James Struble, Kaylin Johnson, Dakota Connor Tedrow, Makayla Jordan, Kristen Kempema, Tussey, Amber VanMeter, Steven Kopf, Kayla Kroells, Meeting Minutes Towiihlp of Ynohee Springs Sydney Krol. Clayton Kruisenga. Sydney LeMay. Charles Kyle Lowery. Mandock. Jordan Marcy, Hunter Meyerink. Taylor Miller, Jakob Nelson, Carly Noah. Yvonne Ogrodzinski. Jared Palmer, Matthew Ranes, Kortney Richardson. Tia Ritzema, Elizabeth Rogers, Levi Ryfiak, Caleb Enn Sabri, Erin Scheidel, Kayleen Schmid, Kelsea Seifert, Fiona Shea, Shelbi Shepherd. Devin Sloan, Sara Sokolowski, Kelly Spiering. Austin Sprague, Marissa Swanson, Zachary Vanderstelt, Laura Walker, David Walter III, Austin Webster, Dylan Wielenga, Thomas Williamson, Jessica Ziccarello. Honor students Makayla Agostini. Elizabeth Aguiar, Annette Aspinall, Jada Bates, » >rett Michael Brown, Buehler, Haley Carpenter, Kaylee Chambers, Kendell DeVries. Brandon Dollaway, Nicholas Freybler. Stephanie Kelley, Paige Lajcak, Dustin Moody, Marisa Ostrowski, % Emily Rogers, Jeremy Ryan, Kylie Skinner, Hattie Zylstra. Honorable mention Joseph names, Barnes, David Berdecia, Ian Bickford, Sarah Chambers, Brandon Coles, Marisa DeLooff, Micheal Dunkelberger, Morgan Dutcher, Samantha Getz. Kameryn Kidder. Kyle Krey, Tyler Krouse, Kirstin Kulikowski, Hannah Lapekes, James Lawson, Sierra Liparoto, Justin Makarewicz, Kennedy Malmstrom. Mackenzie Mannisto, Kimberly Marble, Cyowa Merrill, Hannah Naylor, Thomas Nozal, Kassidy Olthouse, Adam Pelton. Luke Poholski, Corey Quint, Devon Rademacher, Jennifer Raye, Shea Andrew Repins, Rhoades, Kenzie Robirds, Anna Rybiski, Maria Sanchez, Kyle Sasutona, Israel Torres. Austin Torres, »A4 N BRRXiS ROAD - MIDDLKVHJJE MICHIGAN 49888 796 9091 /FAX M9-796-XM8 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 WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY - JULY 9, 2013 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. ZBA 13-06-04 PARCEL 08-16-080-009-00 A request by John Robert Kozlowski of 3979 England Drive, Shelbyville, for a variance to Sec. 16.3 Nonconforming Structures and Dwellings and Sec. 12.4 Required Setbacks - to replace an existing non conforming dwelling. Variance would allow structure to be placed closer to the water s edge than the average setback of the structures for one hun­ dred fifty (150) feet on each side of the subject property. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. 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. Singed, writwrit­ ten letters of comment will be accepted until July 5, 2013. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE The Township will provide necessary and reasonable services to indi­ viduals with disabilities at this public meeting upon •X 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). •It Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals Commission Larry Knowles Yankee Springs Township Zoning Administrator 06815564 * 4 i» r ------------- k ir Township of Yankee Springs IRVING TOWNSHIP tS4 N BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE MICHIGAN 49888 MB-765 9001 /FAX 26^796-2388 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE PROPOSED 2013-2014 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING The Yankee Springs Township Board will hold a Special Meeting to conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed Township Budget for the •a Fiscal Year 2013-2014 at the Township hall, 284 N. Briggs Road. Middleville, MI 49333 on: Wednesday - June 26th, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. 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 budget is available for public inspection at the »X Township Office on June 21st, 2013 during regular office hours. Americans with Disabilities Notice: The Yankee Springs Township Board will provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids and servic­ es, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals at the ill. meeting upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, MI 49333. Phone 269-795-9091/Fax 269-795-2388. Janice C. Lippert Yankee Springs Township Clerk SYNOPSIS IRVING TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting June 12, 2013 Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. with pledge to flag. All board members present. Four guests present. Received: Fire, commission­ ers, cemetery and assessors reports, board comments, public input. Treasurer’s report placed on file for audit. Approved: Clerk’s May 8, 2013 minutes Payment of bills. Principles of Governance Meeting adjourned at 7:50pm Next meeting is July 10, 2013. Attested to by Jamie Knight, Supervisor Submitted by Carol Ergang, Clerk The complete transcript of the minutes may be viewed on www.irvingtownship.org. 06815535 Andrew VanGessel, Willette. 12th grade High honors Angelique Alcala, Sara Anderson, Taylor Armstrong, Alexis Aspinall. Hayley Balsitis, Sara Barber, Zachary Beardsley, Dahlia Beckett, Stephen Betcher. Stephanie Billett, Jeremy Bird, Michaela Blain. Kayla ritten. Chandler Bronkema. Allison Brown. Jesse Burgess, Jacob Calkins. Erick Castillo, Karley Cisler, *. i ft, r/ / I a * iZ Continued next page THORNAPPLE II TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD June 10, 2013 CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by with Vlietstra Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation. ROLL CALL AND ATTEN­ DANCE - Members present: Vlietstra. Buckowing, DeMaagd, Eavey & Wake; Absent: Bremer. Kenyon. Others present. Getty, Eaton, four other public. BUSINESS - Set closing time at 9:30 p.m. on motion by Buckowing, support by Eavey (all Ayes). Approve agenda as amended on motion by Wake, support by Buckowing (all Ayes). Approve minutes of May 13. 2013 on motion by Buckowing, support by Wake (all Ayes). DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS - Approve bills • • totaling $69,455.76 on motion by Buckowing, support by Vlietstra (all Ayes). CLERK’S REPORT - Update and discussion on activities with­ in the department. TREASURER’S REPORT Update and discussion on activi­ ties within the department. CORRESPONDENCE Review of correspondence received. BUSINESS - Township office will be closed July 4 through July 12, 2013 for holiday and remod­ eling. Approve Resolution 062013 Resolution of Lesee's Governing " iy on motion by Vlietstra, support by Buckowing (all Ayes). Approve contracting with West Michigan Lock to reconfigure office locks at cost of $13,000 on motion by Vlietstra, support by Eavey (all Ayes). Approve Heritage Day request for services on motion by Vlietstra, support by Wake (all Ayes). COUNTY ncruni REPORT Stolsonburg reviewed activities from Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. PLANNING AND ZONING Update and discussion on activi­ ties within the department. EMERGENCY SERVICES Update and discussion on activi­ ties within the department. Approve purchase of four reclin­ ers for day room at cost of $2,970 on motion by Eavey, support by DeMaag (four Ayes, one No, two Absent). Approve postponement •X of decision on using Emergency Services staff and equipment for pool filing until July meeting on motion by Wake, support by Eavey (all Ayes). Approve exten1 ........................................ sion of meeting closing time to 9:45 p.m. on motion by Vlietstra, SUL•JO rt by Buckowing (all Ayes). COMMITTEE REPORTS Update and discussion on vari­ ous meetings and progress of Committees. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.. Respectfully submitted by Becky Schultz, Deputy Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at thornappletwp.org or at the Township Hall during regular business hours. 06815562 'itJ* c -* * I*’ i ft 4 ; hurtI fn ifid ato It ... .1 a ’Ms SI, Mb® . .-W Sa, I V S' �The Sun and News, Saturday, June 22, 2013/ Page 13 Continued next page Sb a, r . Olivia Cooley, Alicia Czarnecki, Taylor Dalton, Leah DeFer, Lacie DeGroot, Danielle Dettmann, Kayla Dora, Claudia Dykstra, Jordan Eash, Allison Esther, Jennifer Evans, Melody Faber, Grant Farnsworth, Donja Gorter, Courtney Gould, Chloe Graham, Tyler Groendyke, Nicole Gulch, Benjamin Hemphill, Patrick Henne, Lindsay Hodges, Jacob Huyser, Kyle Huyser, Camille Irvine, Eric Jachim, Rebecca Jacobs, Sean Jager, enjamin Jazwinski, Olivia LaJoye, Brooklynn LaMange, Hannah Lamberg, Molly Lark, Austin LaVire, Casey Lawson, Lucas Lesert, * VS XV Sb bSk! Jonathon Linsea, MacKenzie Lund, Camden MacLeod, Jessica Marklevitz, Juan Mascorro, Tara McKenna, Hayley McNees, Ashley Meinke, Amber Miller, Anya Miller, Miller, Clarissa Deborah Minor, Jessica Morgan, Noah Newton, Maria Ordway, Aaron Aparecida Pamplona de Menezes, Alaina Pohl, Kayla Pouliot, Tyler Rapp, Jessica Ray, Levi Ringleka, Jessica Rose, Ashley Roy, Alexa Schipper, Nicole Schondelmayer, Demi Scott, Cheyenne Sigler, Benjamin Sinclair, Alexander Smith, Nathan Smith, Jake Smith, Mallory Stolicker, Kayla Rebecka Strumberger, Tripp, Holley Thaler, Mathis, Colton Mulder, Katherine Pino, Jaccquelyn Pitman, Michael Redman, Kyler Roe, Amelia Rogers, Stephanie Runge, Gabriel Seeber, Nathan Stahl, Kaitlyn Telfor, Tyler Von Itter, Ryan Walters, Randy Yarrington. Honorable mention Tanner Allen, Steven Arnold, Jessica Arrieta, Robert Barber, Chandler Bloomer, Kendal Bart, Hunter Bracht, Robin Bultema, Byron Cachott, Allison Curtis, Kelly DeVries, Tanin Eckhoff, Hannah Fasold, Ryan Flynn, Carlind Forsythe, Nicholas Glowe, Paul Haney, Clifford Hardy, Mary Elizabeth Hinken, Krystal Lamkin, Zachary Trippett, Tess Zackary Vachon, Dustin VanDommelen, Morgan VanMeter, Karleigh VanPutten, Shanyne VanSiclen, VanStrien, Daniel Waddell, Kaeli Walls, Alexis Walter, Mary Webster, Ziming Wei. Jordan Welton, Michelle Whitney, Kasey Willson, Chelsea Workman, Mikayla Young, Meghan Zoet. Honor students Miriam Adams, Kai Bass, Brett Bauman, Bethany Blough, Cassie Clark, Erin DeVries, Jordan Donker, Daniel Dykstra, Paige Eyk, Nathan Fisk, Cole Gahan, Christian Hampel, Jordan Huyser, Zachary Kidder, Kevin Mascorro, Mercedes McCullough, Whitney Kelly Taylor McLeod, Dakota Mousseau, Nicholson. Karlee Olthouse, Quinton Otto, Lawrence Price, Devin Price, Brett Raye, Heather Raymond. Mitchell Riedstra, Austin Schraeder, Austin Sensiba, Cassandra Spencer. Daniel Vannette. Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads r I 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 k Village of Middleville 0 r=rt=s=l I—• * 100 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 * s* • A * I 5 FOUNDED l&H * 18^ WSSN#4360 ' 5^ Consumer Confidence / Water Quality Report 2012 4 Definitions: Water Terminology Mb . ; _ 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 2012. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to EPA and State standards. Our goal is to provide you a safe, dependable supply of drinking water. Trained, state certified personnel operate your ’ * hi water utility. It is our pleasure to provide you a safe abundant water supply. $10,000 • ppb: parts per billion or micrograms per liter o ppb: one part per billion corresponds to a single penny in General Information $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 * jy K •ft’* ■?; j Your water comes from four ground wells, two of which are located near the water storage tower on the west side of town. A third well is located off Irving Rd. at the base of the old ski hill. Production well # 1 on Irving road and production well # 3 on the west side are built toI of 78 feet and utilize unconfined sand and gravel aquifers. a depth of 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 w y >Mte. ’ * . h_ of Bryanwood Estates Development near the Thornapple River. This well is built to a depth It •ATI ’ree to Essr. i rii ■ » a. gB h i -3 W:?7- ■ not present • ppm or mg/1: parts per million or milligrams per liter o Img/1: one part per million corresponds to a single penny in system must follow • 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 technology. ... • MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal- the goal is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there are no known or I ____________ expected risks to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Water Testing Data II For Your Information Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably bejxpected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presdoes not necessarily indicate that water poses _ J of contaminants _______ ence health risks. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA: Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). ox • of 197 feet. • N/D: Non-Detects - laboratory analysis indicates the contaminant is * The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material and can pick up substances resulting from the presence ot animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: 1? 5^ • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural come from sewage i livestock operations, and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring naturally-occurring or or result result from from urban urban storm storm water water runoff, runo , industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas produc­ tion, mining, or farming. . • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, iy urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. L_ I • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be theVesuit of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to insure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food ulatlons establish limits for cor.tam,nanB in tabled water, which must provide the same protection tor punnc neaiui. at two ppm. Sodium: Sodium has no MCL or MCLG. Sodium contamination in II drinking water typically comes from the erosion of natural deposits. Nitrates: Nitrates in drinking water 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 youi health This report includes all required MDEQ testing which have either MCLs Lead; If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health prob­ lems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associat­ ed with'service with service lines and home plumbing. The Village of Middleville is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot con con-­ Itrol the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When —your - — - water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are con con-­ cerned about lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you[ •B can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking at Water Hotline at 800-426-4791 or http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. or detects. Inorganic Date(s) Contaminant Sampled Nitrate* Jan-Dec Our Range of Water Detections 10.3ppm 0-14.0 MCLG MCL <10 ppm >10 ppm <0.05 < 1.0 ppm >1.0 ppm Jan-Dec No <0.05 ppm No ppm 2012 Chloride Violation ppm 2012 N/A N/A 30 ppm 0-55 No 4 ppm 4 ppm 0.24 0-0.45 ppm No 26S43T No ppm No 0-28.1 ppm No Jan-Dec 2012 Fluoride Jan-Dec 2012 Hardness N/A’ 342 ppm N/A N/A <0.32 N/A N/A N/A Jan-Dec 2012 Iron Jan-Dec 0-.67 2012 Sodium Jan-Dec 17 ppm 2012 Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). Contaminants and Sources. Chlorine residuals: Chlorine is added to our drinking water as a dis­ infectant. 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 con­ taminants. 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 care provider. Nitrite Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immune-compromised personsI such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/A1DS HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particu particu-­ Ilarly at risk from infections. These people should seejc^advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen risk of infection by Cryptosporidium ____ ______ and ^other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Additional Monitoring Information | MCLG Date AL Lead 9/2012 15 ppb ___ 0 Copper 9/2012 1300 ppb 1300 # of sites above AL Our water ________ 0_________ 6 ppb 0 180 ppb b Radiological Date Test Result Violation Gross Alpha 10/2001 <1.4 No Radium 226 10/2001 0.1 No Radium 228 10/2001 1.4 No Uranium 10/2001 0.6 No MCL MCLG ,0 15 pCi/1 __o_ o o 5 i/i_ 5 11 30 Zi/I Detected Range Violation O.OSOppm ■0-.0018ppm NO 9/21/2010 0.080ppm ■0-.0011 ppm NO Total Trihalomcthanes 9/21/2010 0.080ppm ■0-.005ppm NO Dichlorobromethane 9/21/2010 O.OSOppm si ,0-.0049ppm NO Date MCL Chlorodibromomethane 9/21/2010 Chloroform____________ Contaminant ♦The Village is required to test for nitrates four times per year, once in _____ Water , tested each quarter. was once in the first quarter, twice in the second quarter and once in the fourth quarter. No test was pertormed _20ll Chlorine or Chloramines _J A _S O N .15 .13 .18 .21 54 51 .68 .49 46 .11 .10 .31 .44 .29 .41 40 .15 .31 .13 .09 .42 .36 .56 .21 .26 .11 .14 .23 .31 42 .33 Street, Middleville, MI 49333. This report will not be mailed directly to customers. A copy may be obtained at the Village offices between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is also available on the Village web page M Bacteriological sample site # I .56 Bacteriological sample site tf 2 Bacteriological sample site # 3 F N/A for RAA in year covered by CCR Chlorine or Chloramines Bacteriological sample site » 1 e site # 2 Bacteriological s .49 .51 .23 .83 .57 ■37 55 .45 Bacteriological sample site i 3 .29 .55 .43 .56 .63 .38 .34 Average of all measurements taken in the month .38 .54 .43 .64 .43 RAA calculated quarterly of 12 monthly av .33 Customer questions or comments on drinking water issues are wel­ come and may be addressed at regularly scheduled Village Council meetings. Meetings are scheduled every second and fourth Tuesday of each month throughout the year. Meetings start promptly at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers of the Village Hall located at 100 E. Main J 22 A Average of all measurements taken in the month We are committed to providing you safe, reliable, and healthy water. We are pleased to provide you with this information 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. in the third quarter of 2012. l The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has completed a source water assessment for community water supplies. This study evaluates community water source wells for susceptibility to contam­ ination. The evaluations 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 contamina­ tion. Scores from 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 susceptibility determination. MIDDLEVILLE S sussus­ ceptibility rated as moderate. Results of the entire assessment . nj .—jis __ _________ report may be viewed at the Village Department of Public Works durdur­ ing the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. D .43 .20 2OI2_ 45 .51 55 .71 M .35 .26 .27 45 .66 .24 .34 38 .30 56 .14 .54 .44 .31 41 .21 .45 25 .58 .46 .43 .28 .26 .35 .44 .43 S. at: www.villageofmiddleville.org For more information about your water or the contents of this report contact Duane Weeks at 100 E. Main St. Middleville, MI 49333 or call (269) 795-3385. represent the amount of total chlorine detected in Figures, 06815389 *- �Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, June 22, 2013 From Our headers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Keep Barry County pristine A \ TK Middle School releases final honor roll Thornapple Kellogg Middle School officials released the third and final To the editor: When water wells drilled on that area over the past 2 1/2 trimester honor roll for the It will be 27 years this one well pad failed to yield years, with 40 more planned. 2012-13 school year. August since I moved to sufficient amounts of water, They also said that they do Sixth grade Barry County with my hus­ Encana was allowed to not capture the gas, methane, All A 5 band and two children. I had obtain water from the they let it bum off because Hailey Bivens, Kiara accepted a teaching position Kalkaska Village municipal there isn’t a storage facility Blough, Hannah Bondeson, in a city outside of Grand system. At a farm near the close by. What is that doing Caleb Bronkema, Kara Rapids. We chose this area "frack" site residents there to the air quality? The gas Burbridge, Sydney because of its pristine natural reported experiencing a drop and oil companies do not Chambers, Haley Chapin, beauty and rural character. in water pressure and discol­ have to concern themselves Jordan Clement, Sydney With the recent leasing of the ored water. In another with this because they are Coffman, Wyatt Crampton, mineral rights of nearly all of "frack" area residents had to exempt from the major envi­ Terryn Cross, Camden Dart, Barry County’s public state leave their home because of ronmental acts that are "law" Carson Denman, Samuel land and many private farms the amount of silica (used to in this country. West Bay is Dickman, Alexander in the county, this beauty and keep the fractures open to now looking for sights to Fabiano, Olivia Gaudreau, character is being threatened allow the fossil fuel to be drill in Barry County. Do we Kathryn Geene, Stephanie with the potential industrial­ extracted), that was in the air want to be the next Irish Green, Sophia Grusnis, ization of gas and oil. and covering everything in Hills? Isaiah Guenther, Turner This is already happening sight (also making breathing There is also a "frack" Halle, Daniel Hannapel, in other communities in difficult). This industrializa­ well that has been drilled in Grace Hauschild, Keauna Michigan without any prior tion of gas and oil will affect Ionia County with the possi­ Kale Haywood, studies that would measure us, and our neighbors, bility of hydrogen sulfide Hayes, impacts on health, welfare, friends, family, and commu­ (sour gas) that could be Madison Hess, Madeline and safety of residents, and nity. What is the price we extracted along with the fos­ Hoover, Amanda Johanson, Tate Johnson, Zachary the environment. Drilling, pay for industrialization? sil fuel. This is an extremely Kaiser, Kavanaugh Kane, along with hydro-fracturing Just visit the Irish Hills toxic substance and, accord­ rody Keiser, Charles Knorr on private land in Kalkaska area (Jackson and Lenawee ing the DEQ, there can be a County, has used millions of Counties), which is similar to small amount released at a IV, Dora Koski, Breanna Lake, Hunter Lapekes, gallons of water. One Barry County with natural time into the atmosphere, but "frack" alone recently took beauty and rural character, they don’t know of any stud- Kinsee Lettinga, Quentin Luyk, Abbigail MacDonald, about 21 million gallons of The two men a friend and ies done on the impact of Cameron Mahon, Kenzie water. This "frack water" is a myself spoke with who have this. I do know of one study Maki-Mielke, Kathryn polluted chemical mix, never been recently doing seismic done by a veterinarian that Marentette, Lucas McCrath, to be replaced into the water testing, from West Bay reported findings of more Kameron McLaughlin, supply again, but pumped Geophysical, all over Barry birth defects and stillbirths in Valerie McNamara, into an injection well to stay County, told us there are animals. Alexander Miller, Anna in the ground "forever." already 50 wells drilled in On Monday June 24, from Morgan, Taylor Myers, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Yankee Kassidy Niles, Catherine Springs Township Hall, 284 O'Brien, Marissa Ondersma, N Briggs Rd., there will be a Skylar Pitcher, Gabriel Barry County-wide presenta­ Pitman, Stephanie Pitsch, tion and action meeting on Sarah Possett, Makayla what townships, and other Pranger, Karson Raak, municipalities can put into Madison Raymond, Blaine place, such as a moratorium Rison, Lacey Schoendorf, and ordinances, to secure the Tristan Schuler, Evan public health, safety, and S INC E 1 9 4 A 9 A Sidebotham, Kaylee Swreng general welfare. Presenters Spencer, Katelyn Spicer, will be Liz Kirkwood, envi­ Ryan Steves, Olivia ronmental attorney and Swiderski, Kaleb Sydloski, director of FLOW, and Dr. Zachery Sydloski, May-Cee Chris Grobbel, who has Tait, Cheyanne Troseth, worked for the DEQ clean­ Lauren Verlinde, Kylee ing up contamination, and Vreeland, Jenna Walters, now has a private environ­ Alexis Webster, Alissa mental consulting business. Wiers, Lindsay Williams, Please encourage local offi­ Braydon Zellmer, Delaney cials to attend, and join them. Zoet, Conrad Zwyghuizen. We all want a safe and pris­ A-B honor roll tine area to live, and each of Local • Trusted • Fair Lauryn Abbott, Ellie us can take part to keep it 9369 Cherry Valley (M37) Adams, Joshua Aman, Tyler that way. 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Il We squeaked through with overcast skies until 1:30 a.m. when thunder and light­ ning forced a 3-hour suspen­ sion,” said event organizer Pete Steve. “Riders returned to the dark, soggy roads at 4:30 a.m. and conditions improved from there.” Following the traditional send off by the Kalamazoo Pipe Band at 8 a.m. Saturday in Middleville, riders set off on the first loop of 117.6 miles through Barry County. Those who completed that loop then completed at least one 23.7 mile second loop. Then riders completed as many of the 7.5 mile night loops as possible before the end of the challenge at 8 a.m. Sunday. “Needless to say, it was not a year for setting records,” Steve said. The riding was smooth when it was going on though. The average mileage was down only13.3 miles from last year.Steve said before and after the storm the weather was more favorable than in 2012, with low winds and moderate temperatures. Nancy Lange and her daughter, Laura Melendez, bested 2005 their Mother/Daughter record of 574.4 with a combined 61 1.1 miles. Collin Johnson (M25-29, Ann Arbor, MJ) repeated his Overall High Mileage win from 2012, posting 432.3 m iles. Pascale Lercangee (F45-49, Powell, OH) claimed the women’s top spot with 339.9 miles. The Most Improved Riders were Peter Leiss (M60-64, Toronto, ON) and Kimberly Myszkewicz (F3539, Noblesville, IN). Leiss rode 347.4 miles, 131.1 miles beyond his average of 216.25. Myszkewicz rode 301.2, 67.1 miles more than her average of 234.1. The event's Most Senior rider ever was Armand Chapelle, 81, who rode 201.3 miles in his first year at the challenge. “We are in awe of this man,” Steve said of Chapelle. Chapelle wasn’t the only special story from the 2013 event. “We were pleased to have three riders from the organiz a t i o n W.I.R.E.D.(www.wiredathletes.org), combat veterans using cycling to foster recov­ ery,” said Steve. “Unfortunately, one of their riders broke a collar bone early in the ride. We’re hop­ ing to see more of these guys.” More than 300 cyclists were registered for the chal­ lenge. This year cyclists came from across Michigan including Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood, Ada, and Detroit. Other riders came from Washington D.C., Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, Florida, Illinois, Utah, Nebraska, Minnesota, New York, Louisiana, Wisconsin, California, Ohio, Georgia and Canada. While some did this ride without support, many came with family and friends encouraging them during the 24 hours. Crews and riders set up tents outside the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School or put their sleeping AUCTION JUNE 25, 2013 M37Auction.com www.M37Auction.com CM § (616)871-2662 CO ( •T I ■ ■!> X & ■■ Riders take off from the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School at 8 a.m. Saturday, beginning the 31st National 24 Hour Challenge. (Photo by Patricia Johns) - 1 « ■■ • Complete Collision Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Frame Repair • Glass Repair Call... 269) 795-9596 ---- ~~ < ■ 7/ Z —u'* X • Village of Middleville manager Rebecca Fleury assists a rider whose sun block dripped into his eyes. (Photo by Patricia Johns) bags in the gym. Others stayed with friends or at Grand Rapids area motels. Many are looking forward to the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express in Rutland. This year 18 year old Henry Weis from Montague, Massachusetts carried on a family tradition and won in his first ride the bronze ^^1 BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT uI 11 s All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 415 Ind Street, Middleville 4 —A medal iu the 18 to 24 year class with 259 miles. Also riding with him at this year’s were his father and other members of his family. Another bronze medal winner, also riding in his first National 24 Hour Challenge, was 81 year old Armand Chappell from Midland, Michigan whose total was 201.3 miles. Middleville resident Nancy Henriksson won the gold medal as the top rider in the women’s 55-59 class and second place overall with 332.4 miles. Only 7.5 miles (one night loop) kept her from tying for first place. Laura Melendez and Amy Miller of Holland (35-39) matched Henriksson, a loop behind the female mileage leader, Lercangee. Mikael Henrikssson also of Middleville won the gold medal in the 45-49 class with 332.4 miles. Other local rid­ ers include Hastings resi­ dents Shawn Chadwick with 202 miles, John Hopkins with 217.5 miles, Gary Ivinskas with 217.5 miles, Terrance Miles with 201.3 and miles Michael O’Donnell with 171.3 miles. Russ Aubil of Wayland rode 217.5 miles and Jim Wilson of Hickory Comers finished with 202.5 miles Ron Schuitema of Muskegon, formerly of Middleville, left the event following a crash. He then stayed to crew for his son Warren of Shelby who fin­ ished with 141.3 miles. The Middleville Rotary Club served up a spaghetti dinner on Friday night, the Middleville United Methodist Church served breakfast and even extended the concession stand hours after 3 a.m. as riders waiting for the event to resume need­ ed to eat. This year the most popular item on the menu was ice cream and it sold out, quick. Coordinating this year's event were Michael Gormley and Mary Streb with Pete and Kathy Steve. Pete Steve and Patricia Johns contributed to this article. 31st Annual National 24-Hour Challenge Results rider, city, state/province, nation, miles Female 18-24 - 1. Kelsey Regan, Ames, IA, USA, 256.20; 2. Kathryn Gilson, Baton Rouge, LA, USA, 62.90; 3. Kerry Murphy, Hinsdale, IL, USA, 50.30. Female 25-29 i. Colleen Myers, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 316.20; 2. Erin Hansen, East Lansing, MI, USA, 117.60. Female 30-34 - 1. Laura Melendez, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 332.40; 2. Valerie Litznerski, Kalamazoo, MI, USA, 210.00; 3. Laura Skinner, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 67.50; 4. Elizabeth Eaken, North Vernon, IN, USA, 19.70; 4. Kendra Zumhingst, Seymour, IN, USA, 19.70. Female 35-39 I. Amy Miller, Holland, MI, USA, 332.40; 2. Kimberly Myszkewicz, Whitewater, WI, USA, 301.20; 3. Carla Murphy, Flushing, MI, USA, 285.00; 3. Christina Peek, Freesoil, MI, USA, 285.00; 5. Michelle Madden, Des Moines, IA, USA, 255.00; 6. Aisha Soderberg, Oak Park, IL, USA, 240.00; 7. Erin Stefanczak, Walled Lake, USA, MI, 232.50; 8. Kathleen Landelius, Plymouth, MI, USA, 141.30. Female 40-44 - 1. Alison Murphy, Downers Grove, IL, USA, 285.00; 1. Lori Gomez, Fruitport, MI, USA, 285.00; 3. Susanne Aldridge, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 255.00; 4. Cindy Watkins, Stow, OH, USA, 171.30. Female 45-49 I. Pascale Lercangee, Powell, OH. USA, 339.90; 2. Lou Therrien, Sauk Rapids. MN, USA, 255.00; 3. Karen Soderlind, Park Ridge, IL, USA, 225.00; 4. Toni Barstis, Niles, MI, USA, 141.30. Female 50-54 - 1. Debra Stein, Cattaraugus, NY, USA, 255.00. Female 55-59 1. Nancy Henriksson, Middleville, Ml, USA, 332.40; 2. Nancy Lange, Wyoming, MI, USA, 278.70; 3. Ellen Wolcott, Charleston, IL, USA, 255.00; 4. Diane Weiss, Detroit, MI, USA, 201.30. Female 60-64 1. Joyce Wierzbicki, Flushing, MI, USA, 208.80; 2. Mary Kay Germaine, Oakville, ON, Can, 148.80. Continued next page ' * ''1 Bl 4^ JU & il III® I X. I fl i*’ o' a i a & »J. .feii ui a IW I in ' a ,ij Hl lo fa l HU-1. 'Stain: 11 I I I I I I VOLUNTEERS ’ NEEDED To help clear the land for the New Springs Yankee I Township Veterans Memorial. Where: Fire Station corner of M179 and Payne Lake Road When: 8:00 a.m. Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30, 2013 Is n & I I z^ 269-838-1289 zf> I Z*% I is I II 1 Help as long as you can. Please bring ; I gloves, shovels, pruners, chain saws. I I z<" I Questions, please call Mark Englerth I 06815516 i I Why: I £ll �The Sun and News, Saturday, June 22, 2013/ Page 17 -«t^ Siu Si! SJU’ * I ’< * K I hi. • Il ft I ‘•I l«3 x ! 1’ m* < fl • •°‘»n £ 1 ■ *1 taithI - nkb ■ ■tan fay. /sit MU 3 .iiisi! JttiWW VI lit 'W ■ fa fill lap-® B hi 262.50; 3 USA, Lehto, Royal Oak, MI, USA, MA, Montague, 259.00; 4. Jesse Coull, 201.30; 7. Ronald Hill Jr, Amherst, MA, USA, 232.50; Grand Rapids, MI, USA, Pritchard, 178.80; 8. Brian Yost, Joshua 5. Cattaraugus, NY, USA, Ferndale, MI, USA, 156.30; Tyler 9. Roberto Perez, Grand 6. 178.80; Myszkewicz, Whitewater, Rapids, MI, USA, 117.60; 10. Paul Hulford, Grand WI, USA, 156.30; 7. Warren Schuitema, Shelby, MI, Rapids, MI, USA, 33.70. Male 35-39 - 1. Anthony USA, 141.30; 8. Evan Boerman, Hamilton, MI, Lisinicchia, Huntington, IN, USA, 371.10; 2. Chad USA, 117.60. Male 25-29 - 1. Collin Lahey, Grand Haven, MI, Johnson, Ann Arbor, ML USA, 354.90; 3. Max USA, 432.30; 2. Lee Bunker, Huffman, Washington, De, Battle Creek, MI, USA, Usa, 309.90; 4. Scott 369.90; 3. Kevin Anderson, Spieker, Kenosha, WI, USA, Schoolcraft, MI, USA, 302.40; 5. Corey Stefanczak, 339.90; 4. Deric Skinner, Walled Lake, MI, USA, CO, Lakewood, USA, 301.20; 6. Carl Ylinen, 301.20; 5. Ryan Bruxvoort, Grand Haven, Ml, USA, Griffith, IN, USA, 271.20; 6. 293.70; 7. Kenneth Gary Hanson, West Hills, Myszkewicz, Whitewater, 8. USA, 262.50; CA, USA, 264.90; 7. WI, USA, Andrew Ray, Clarkston, MI, Geoffrey Supplee, Jenison, 9. USA, 248.70; USA, 263.70; 8. Brian MI, USA, Graaf, De McPherson, Athens, OH, Christopher USA, 241.20; 9. Matthew Holland, Ml, USA, 241.20; 10. Brian Updike, Grand Meyer, Grand Haven, MI, USA, 195.00; 10. Anirudh Rapids, MI, USA, 231.30; 11. Daniel Cole, Kalamazoo, Koul, Sunnyvale, CA, USA, 171.30; 11. Matt Woolworth, MI, USA, 217.50; 12. Nicholson, Howell, Ml, USA, 156.30; Matthew Seymour, IN, USA, 208.80; 12. Ryan Ryan Mcdowell, 13. Shawn Chadwick, Lansing, MI, USA, 141.30; Hastings, MI, USA, 202.50; 13. Justin Wess, Hubbard, 14. Gregory Bouwman, OH, USA, 30.40. 1. Joshua Muskegon, ML USA, MI, Male 30-34 Duggan, Grand Rapids, MI, 201.30; 14. Joe Johnson, Male 40-44 — 1. Jonathan O'Keeffe, Amherst, MA, USA, 354.90; 2. Ryan Heidenfeld, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 347.40; 3. Michael Cantrell, Holt, MI, USA, The mother/daughter team of Nancy Lang (left), and her daughter Laura Melendez, 308.70; 4. Brian Baker, get ready to ride Saturday morning. (Photo by Seth Graves) Sparta, MI, USA, 285.00; 5. 1. Rusty Male 50-54 Clinton Arms, Byron Center, USA, 332.40; 2. Chris USA, 201.30; 17. Ross Hull Yeager, Evansville, IN, Jr, Kentwood, MI, USA, Brown, Washington, IN, MI, USA, 278.70; 6. Mark Alexander, Swartz Creek, USA, 324.90; 3. Mark 201.30; 17. Shannon Pike, USA, 386.10; 2. Ken Kloet, Ml, MI. USA, MI, USA, 277.50; 7. Jeff Harrison, Naperville, IL, Portland, MI, USA, 201.30; Muskegon, Peterson, Kentwood, MI, USA, 302.40; 3. Patrick 20. Jon Koenig, Omaha, NE, 371.10; 3. Jeffrey Mason, IN, USA, IN. USA, 255.00; 8. Jason O'Donnell, New Holland, USA, 195.00; 21. Thomas Washington, 362.40; 4. Jonathan Weis, O'Connell, Barrington Hills, PA, USA, 302.40; 3. Thomas Carpenter, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 232.50; 9. Mark Barry, Charlottesville, VA, IL, USA, 193.80; 22. Jeff Nelson, NH, USA, 347.40; 5. John Connor, Clarkston. Rothley, Flint, Ml, USA, USA, 302.40; 6. Steve Pupel, Lyons, Lansing, MI, USA, 156.30; 23. Andrew Peters, MI, USA, 323.70; 6. Dennis 217.50; 10. Matthew Grand Rapids, MI, USA, Thome, Birmingham, MI, Albion, MI, USA, 141.30; Brian Curtis, Peterson, Gaylord, ML USA, 287.40; 7. USA, 317.40; 6. Jeff 23. David Barstis, Niles, MI. MI, 216.30; 11. Robert Hayley, Wyoming, USA, Stephens, Worthington, OH, USA, 141.30; 23. William Taylor, Ml, USA, 203.70; 271.20; 8. Gary Church, Fruitport, Ml, USA, 263.70; Pitney, Dekalb, IL, USA, 12. James Samlow, Continued next page 141.30. 9. Eric Bassler, Washington, Fruitport. MI, USA, 202.50; IN, USA, 257.40; 10. David 13. Allen Murphy, Flushing, MI, USA, 201.30; 14. Robert Ringey, Beverly Hills, MI, O'Connell, Port Orange, FL, USA, 256.20; 11. Brian • SCREENED TOP SOIL USA, 201.30; 14. Terence Wheeler, Rock Hill, Sc, Usa, • STONES - Landscape Groening, Ann Arbor, MI, 255.00; 12. David DeGraaf, USA, 201.30; 16. Craig Rockford, MI, USA, 241.20; and drainage 13. 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Lawrence, Conneautville, PA, USA, 248.70; 25. David Atkins, Sand Lake, MI, rUSA, 241.20; 26. David ip co Flora, Cable, OH, USA, co s 233.70; 27. Joe Lundberg, Pine Grove Hills, PA, USA, I I 226.20; 27. Lee Meyer, Elmhurst, IL, USA, 226.20; 29. John Hopkins, Hastings, MI, USA, 217.50; 29. Martin Burg, Hudsonville, MI, USA, 217.50; 31. Melvin Siebert, Waynesburg, OH, USA, 212.40; 32. Rick Rader, Brownsburg, IN, USA, 211.20; 33. Mark Williams, Birmingham, MI, USA, 210.00; 34. Ralph • Complete Collision Service Germaine, Oakville, ON, • 100% Guarantee On Repairs I Can, 208.80; 35. Jonathon • Dupont Refinish System • Frame Repairs Schultz, Warren, MI, USA, 171.30; 36. Tom Farris, • State & I CAR Certified Techs • Glass Repair Indianapolis, IN, USA, 163.80; 37. Eric Overton, • Loaners Available Berea, OH, USA, 141.30; 38. Demetrius Karos, Frankfort, IL, USA, 117.60; 38. Scott Boerman. Hamilton, MI, USA, 117.60; 40. Ronald Owner Schuitema, Shelby, MI, USA, 22.80. Male 55-59 1.David Stebbins, Belmont, MI, USA, 401.10; 1. Keith OPEN 7:30 TO 5:00 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY BILL'S FERRIER SERVICE: BrssursHip Ml 616-891-0150 Ed Pawloski Jr. 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com Ift ■J Wolcott, Charleston, IL, USA, 401.10; 3. P Ostman, Fond Du Lac, WI, USA, 371.10; 4. Glenn Dik, Rockford, MI, USA, 363.60; 4. Marc Pritchard, Cattaraugus, NY, USA, 363.60; 6. Richard Kordenbrock, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 348.60; 7. John Klinger, Grand Haven, MI, USA, 332.40; 8. Peter Newbury, Clarkston, MI, USA, 323.70; 9. Gary Berk, Ludington, MI, USA, 317.40; 9. Tim Meyer, Grand Haven, MI, USA, 317.40; 11. Bob Corman, Mountain View, CA, USA, 316.20; 12. Thomas Murphy, Hinsdale, IL, USA, 309.90; 13. Bill Cound, Oswego, IL, USA, 308.70; 14. Daryl Kunz, Deerfield, IL, USA, 302.40; 14. George Ammerman, Evanston, IL, USA, 302.40; 16. Gary Michalek, Northville, MI, USA, 301.20; 16. Robert Core, Bellefontaine, OH, USA, 301.20; 18. Duncan Glenday, Frederick, MD, USA, 293.70; 19. George Raimer, Saranac, MI, USA, 278.70; 20. Dieter Dauberman, Jackson, MI, USA, 277.50; 21. Thomas Dunn, Wheaton, IL, USA, 256.20; 22. James Hoppenrath, Flushing, MI, USA, 240.00; 23. Frank Brichetto, Chicago, IL, USA, 232.50; 23. Steve Johns, Carmel, IN, USA, 232.50; 25. Jeff Pierce, Kettering, OH, USA, 223.80; 223.80: 25. Robert Head, Evansville, IN, USA, 223.80; 27. Gary Ivinskas, Hastings, MI, USA, 217.50; 28. Paul Bacho, Aurora, OH, USA, 210.00; 29. Michael Klein, Akron, OH, USA, 208.80; 30. Russ Aubil, Wayland, MI. USA, 202.50; 31. Dennis Jeffers, Gaines, MI, USA, 201.30; 31. Joe Makuch, Ada, MI, USA, 201.30; 31. Kenneth Lehto, Royal Oak, Ml. USA, 201.30; 34. Ron Erdely, Brownsburg, IN, USA, 186.30; 35. Rick Pearce, Coopersville, MI, USA. 165.00; 36. Duane Snowdin, Coopersville, MI, USA, 141.30; 37. Erich Pagel, \1. !!■J U IS S’ Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 122.40; 38. Phillip Shelner, Comstock Park, MI, USA, 67.50. Male 60-64 — 1. Charles Knott, Magnolia, OH, USA, 393.60; 2. Daniel Shook, Wadsworth, OH, USA, 386.10; 3. Tom Keeley, Chesapeake, VA, USA, 351.40; 4. Peter Leiss, Toronto, ON, Can, 347.40; 5. Archie Carter, Evansville, IN, USA, 339.90; 6. Gene Ter Horst, Byron Center, MI, USA, 324.90; 7. Mike Rummelhart, Kenosha, WI, USA, 301.20; 8. Gary Trap, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 286.20; 9. Thomas Jones, Sandy, UT, USA, 278.70; 10; David Westerholm, Lombard, IL, USA, 233.70; 10; Mike Santoski, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 233.70; 12. William Horstman, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 232.50; 13. Marc Talsma, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 217.50; 14. Daniel Updike, Greenville, MI, USA, 216.30; 15. Cliff Hoffman, Northfield, IL, USA, 202.50; 15. Fredrick Whaley, Portage, MI, USA, 202.50; 15. Jim Wilson, Hickory Comers, MI, USA, 202.50; 15. Paul Spruit, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 202.50; 19. Terrance Miles, Hastings, MI, USA, 201.30; 20; Stephen Head, Indianapolis, IN, USA, . JU*’ ■ ' ft W* aud®-■ J®' e -'Wa issiii JU • I & <!• 1U.3 aHl iMktefti MJ’ Mr ®S.iM (Mi U i •1810! • ta i Mac III Continued next page 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 '•"■rxa I Sk' "any preference, limitation or discrimi­ nation based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, kJ! 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 hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper readers are s 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. 06E •n 158 COUAL MOUSMQ 0P90RTVMITT to �IX X The Sun and News, Saturday, June 22, 2013/ Page 19 DDA to enhance downtown with decorative and functional bike rack I I The Kalamazoo Pipe Band sends the riders off from the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Saturday at the start of the 31st National 24-Hour Challenge. (Photo by Seth Graves) Midland, MI, USA, 201.30; 4. James Ingles, Dearborn, MI, USA, 92.20. Recumbent Male — 1. Geoffrey Madden, Plymouth, MI, USA, 323.70; 2. Kenneth Lanteigne, Columbus, IN, USA, 278.70; 3. Kenneth Scott, Muskegon, MI, USA, 256.20; 4. Robert Palmer, Walled Lake, MI, USA, 241.20; 5. Terry IN, Duffy, Greensburg, USA, 226.20; 6. David Towns, Belvidere, IL, USA, 202.50; 7. Eric Winn, Brighton, MI, USA, 202.50; 8. Matthew Miles, Holt, MI, USA, 202.50; 9. Jim Kemper, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 201.30; 10; George Kellum, Venice, FL, USA, 186.30. Tandem Male/Female — 1. Barb Hart, Mattawan, MI, USA, 316.20; 1. John Hart, Mattawan, Ml, Usa, 316.20; Danhaus, Jennifer 2. Wausau, WI, USA, 308.70; 2. Paul Danhaus, Wausau, 3. 308.70; USA, WI, Donnelly, Margaret USA, IN, Noblesville, 285.00; 3. Patrick Donnelly, Noblesville, IN, USA, 285.00; 4. Karen Iseminger, Westfield, IN, USA, 271.20; 4. Mark Bettinger, Westfield, IN, USA, 271.20; 5. Peter Weis, Montague, MA, USA, 163.80; 5. Sarah Weis, Montague, MA, USA, 163.80; 6. Gloria Wilson, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, 141.30; 6. Jeff Kleckner, Ml, Commerce, MI, USA, 141.30. 1. Tandem Male/Male From previous page * ***< £ to L “ A 5 ffM| Uqv ;i>b -J®/ K L Iji”- ta (i u feuj * »M*e3UM r ~t ■ Wlill aMi > ■rsi.'i'ii t.iR .'■m.TO I iwiJ. tMta 1". r is MdlW .Ulmi I jg tom ip H IIX’ I if w B li to b £ Wl^-' toil5 II ^0' 4u5115 J f-v J' 21. Scott 156.30; Whitmore Falconberry, Lake, MI. USA, 92.20; 21. Steven Wistie, Yale, MI, USA, 92.20; 21. Thomas Jack, Cleveland, OH, USA, 92.20. I. Robert Male 65-69 Flanders, West Olive, MI, USA, 301.20; 2. Thomas Stewart, Des Plaines, IL, USA, 278.70; 3. Gerald Eddlemon, Knoxville, TN, USA, 271.20; .Bill Skinner, Grand Rapids, Ml, USA, 256.20; 5. David Geerlings, Holland, Ml, USA, 225.00; 6. Gene Cochran, Midland, MI, USA, 208.80; 7. Kevin Magin, N Muskegon, MI, USA, 201.30; 8. Jim Siegel, Grand Rapids, Ml, USA, 178.80; 8. William Rizek, Chicago, IL, USA, 178.80; Allen 10; Holloway, Hamilton, ON, Can, 171.30; Schwarz, Bill 11. Kinderhook, NY, USA, 156.30; 12. Elmer Derks, Jenison, Ml, USA, 86.90. Male 70-74 - 1. James Hlavka, Mount Pleasant, WI, USA, 354.90; 2. William Ingraham, Scituate, MA, USA, 261.00; 3. Andrzej Kurkowski, Superior Twp, MI, USA, 208.80; 4. Algie Murphy, Gaines, MI, USA, 201.30; 5. Michael O'Donnell, Hastings, Ml, USA, 171.30. Male 75-and-up -- 1. Lew Meyer, Berwyn, PA, USA, 297.70; 2. Don Stowers, Grayling, MI, USA, 248.70; Chappell, Armand 3. Dave Hammer, Urbandale, 1A, USA, 247.50; l.Kyle IA, Robinson, Ankeny, USA, 247.50; 2. Brian Rummelhart, Kenosha, WI, Jeff 2. 233.70; USA, Kenosha, WI, Johnson, USA, 233.70. events coordinator, said there by Julie Makarewicz are many times she sees Staff Writer A new bicycle rack in bicycles chained up to trees downtown Middleville will or fences in the village. She not only be functional, it will said the bike rack will not also bring a little bit of art to only add an artistic element to the downtown area, but the downtown area. provide functional The end detail of the rack also will be the shape of a sculp­ places for people to safely .1 • The and securely leave their tured wagon wheel. wheel is about 48 inches tall bikes. The DDA also considered with the bike rack being 6feet long and able to hold up the same design in a larger size to hold up to 24 bikes at to 12 bikes at a time. Downtown one time, but opted for the The Authority smaller design at this time. Development Members said they also authorized purchasing the rack and wagon wheel liked a second design idea of design from Jay Prosch- a bike rack with a water Jensen at a cost of $600. wave design attached. The Prosch-Jensen is a metal wave sculpture would be up sculptor who has shown in to 6-feet tall. Cost for a sixfoot bike rack is $700 and up Art Prize. It will be installed at the to 12-foot is $1,100. DDA members said they corner of High and Main streets, easily accessible liked the wave design too, from the trail and to the but felt it would be better located somewhere along the downtown restaurants. Jean Lamoreaux, DDA river. They said they wanted z unot fUH IHJHLUU Join us for a weekend of high-flying family fun. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 No. 26/June 29, 2013 ;.oM 138th year Council member proposes village reduce millage rates by Julie Makarewicz "No one knew you were going to bring , Staff Writer With finances improving this up. If you are going to do something for the village of like this, don’t you think it would be good Middleville, council member to give us a copy of what you ’ re proposJoyce Lutz asked the council II i A3 ing so we have time to think about it? to immediately approve I f. reducing the village millage levy from 12 mills to 10.5 Council member Mike Lytle mills. "To address the deficit and — to avoid the state appointing an emergency manager, we ise to the people. A promise Lutz reluctantly amended were required to raise the is a promise. All I'm asking her motion to consider millage levy by 1.5 mills, is that we keep the promise reducing the millage rate at fib from 10.5 to 12 mills,” said we made. 1 don't think there the July committee of the Lutz in her comments to the needs to be any discussion." whole meeting "as we prom­ council Tuesday night, We Lytle and other council ised the people in 2009." were also required to imple­ members said they don't The majority of the coun­ ment other austerity spend­ recall making that promise, cil members said they could­ ing measures. We made but don't dispute that it may n't agree with that since they aren't sure and have no Middleville Village President Charlie Pullen presents the key to the village to these tough decisions,but have been discussed. Middleville Village with a promise to our village immediate evidence avail ­ Village President Charlie Nashville Village President Frank Dunham during the Mayor Exchange visit to taxpayers that, when the Pullen said he wants to see able to show they actually Middleville. deficit was eliminated, we minutes from previous meet­ made the promise as Lutz would lower the millage rate ings when the promise was contends. back to 10.5 mills." Only Endsley, Sue Reyff supposedly made. And, he The most recent village said, it won't be beneficial to and Lutz approved the audit shows that deficits in reduce the millage rate now motion. The motion failed all but one fund will be elim­ if it sends the village right when VanNoord, Lytle, inated by the end of 2013, back into deficits. Pullen and Ed Schellinger and the village will no longer Council member Shannon voted against it. They said lage from Nashville Village have to submit a deficit elimthey aren't opposed to con ­ Endsley said she believes the Middleville were paired for by Shari Carney and sidering the reduction, but President Frank Dunham to ination plan to the state. Only council did make the prom ­ this year ’ s program. Julie Makarewicz Village the major street funds will jise, but also said the council said they couldn't support Middleville Middleville made the first Staff Writers the motion the way it was remain in a deficit. President Charlie Pullen. needs to discuss the millage trip to Nashville Wednesday, Leaders from two book­ "Soon, work will begin on rate and what a reduction worded. Guests were presented with June 19, and Nashville made end communities in Barry Fleury said there will be booklets of the history of the 2014 fiscal year budget will mean for the village the trip north to Middleville County exchanged ideas, Nashville compiled by viland we need to give staff before making any quick time to discuss the millage Friday, June 21. shared success stories, and rates as the council works on lage clerk Cathy Lentz and guidance, ” continued Lutz, decisions. The first stop in Nashville toured each others’ munici­ Based on these facts, I the budget and learns more coffee mugs compliments of member Phil Council was the village office for palities as part of Michigan's about what a reduction will ... vnn o move to reduce the village VanNoord agreed. introductions and the presen ­ Mayor Exchange. Officials See MA YOHS, page a millage rate from 1 2 mills to mean. "I'm bothered by this try ­ tation of the key to the viland Nashville from Fleury reminded the coun­ 10.5 mills effective January ing to be a quick decision 1, as we promised the people m^de ” sajd VanNoord. cil the village has scaled /'I* ’i in 2009.” We have to look at it and back projects in order to stay Village manager Rebecca see what this is going to do within a very tight budget | Fleury and other council and not all of a sudden and come out of the deficit elimination plan with the members were taken by sur­ reduce our revenues." prise by the call for immedi­ Fleury said the 2014 budg­ state. According to the 2012 ate action. Fleury also cor­ et process will begin in rected Lutz pointing out that August. It winds up in audit recently completed, the the current millage rate is December when millage general fund will show a positive balance of about actually 12.5 mills. rates are established. 11 It would be logical to $82,000 or 7.5 percent of Council member Mike Lytle said this is something take a look at a millage yearly expenses, Auditors reminded council I that needs to be discussed reduction when we ’ re work ­ ’ll _, members that, ideally, a vil ­ and investigated further ing on the budget," said . v«| 5F 1_______________ f1 domomn ic lage should have between a before a final decision is a Fleury. "If we come back to i -M made. He suggested the 10.5 mills and it puts us back 15 and 17 percent fund bal­ council table action and dis­ in a deficit — is that really ance. cuss it more thoroughly at the right thing to do?" j the July committee of the whole meeting and while the *5 village begins working on the budget. * * "No one knew you were J*v. 4 going to bring this up," Lytle 5^ said to Lutz. “If you are clSs • Council members question if going to do something like action approved was needed this, don’t you think it would be good to give us a copy of • Fracking responses examined what you're proposing so we - ^3 f, 4____ ■* k* 44 biM TtesH ilbbiM Middleville visits, hosts nearby Nashville for Mayor Exchange Day iM (I HSOU >□ bno rjnuoD boTfiriz baiuoi asilikq It toybM moil -w 44 ’ k. k \ • **r - • i 2V - —I ~ — - <• • > *1 IB1*" - -- ^7 . •* ^5 R. 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High school visitors are asked parking lot and the northwest parking lot rather than the south lot. to use (photo by Julie Makarewicz) J ,>I1OW □ni>hsq •• w^U 01 Ddq) i “».h«abo«^ there was anything to think "We made this promise, Now it's she responded, time for us to keep our prom*4 in Yankee Springs • TK summer school has new twist: learning by serving • TKHS celebrates college bound student-athletes �Page 2/The Sun and News Saturday. June 29, 2013 Council members question if action approved was needed neighbor. He said he would by Julie Makarewicz need to investigate legally if Staff Writer Some council members at the schools are exempt or not their meeting on Tuesday from regulatory ordinances. "We should have known, questioned if schools must follow village ordinances or it's money spent we didn't if they are exempt, The need to spend." said Lutz. Council member Sue query arose following a recent request from the Reyff initially asked the schools to allow certain areas question. "Why did the village need be left unmowed. The council unanimously to amend the ordinance took action on June JI to since, in the past, it seems amend its current ordinances like we haven't had jurisdic­ and allow for unmowed tion over what the schools areas for educational purpos­ do?" Reyff asked. Village officials were es. Total legal costs of amending and publishing asked to investigate whether that ordinance is estimated to schools are exempt from vil­ lage zoning requirements or be about $500. "We didn’t know they (the not so they have that knowl­ schools) could do it on their edge for the future. own without having to In other matters at the amend our ordinance," said June 25 council meeting: Council council member Joyce Lutz. • member "I think it was a waste of Mike Lytle asked the council $500. The school district is to consider a fireworks ordi­ nance at its July 2 committee exempt from our zoning." Attorney Mark Nettleton of the whole meeting. He said he’s not certain schools said he realizes any ordi­ are exempt from regulatory nance will not have time to ordinance requirements. He go into effect for this July 4 reminded the council the holiday, but it could apply to schools came to the village later holidays in the year. in a show of beinga a good The village can establish an r— 1tiutzS I Sh Att q hair & tanning ____ _ _____________ I COME SEE OUR NEW— July LOCATION 1st — 9430 SPRING CT., (On M-37) MIDDLEVILLE (Just North of Middle Villa Inn) li r ordinance limiting fireworks use to only the day before, the day of and the day after a national holiday. Village Manager Rebecca Fleury told council the village has received the 2013 tax roll from the asses­ sor. The village s taxable value for real and personal property is $92.67 million compared to $77.08 million in 2012. Tax levied for 2013 is $1,158 million compared to $963,000 for 2012. The number includes personal property tax for all proper­ ties, which will be reduced in 2014. Tax bills will be mailed out June 28 and due Sept. 16. Zoning administrator Catherine Getty told council members Bradford White submitted a site plan amendment that was viewed to be a minor change and was approved by the site plan committee. The change adds 46 parking spaces to the existing employe parking area. Getty said the change meets all ordinance require­ ments and should not have any impact on adjacent prop­ erties. Bradford White Will also be requestingI variances for its expansion project and the planning commission is tentatively set to have a special meting July 22 to address those issues. • Sheriff's Adeputy Dave DeMaagd was intro­ duced as the new officer assigned to Middleville. 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Fracking responses examined in Yankee Springs Their concerns may be legitimate and their frustra­ tion growing, but a mixed group of 40 people seeking guidance on opposing large(y unregulated and potentialjy harmful horizontal fracturing for oil took home helpful advice from leading environmental experts at a meeting held Monday at the Yankee Springs Township Hall. Liz Kirkwood, an environ­ mental lawyer and director of For the Love Of Water, a nonprofit organization with (he mission to raise public awareness of potential sys­ temic threats to the Great Lakes, suggested to the group of government offi­ cials and concerned residents that township governments have some recourse to frack­ ing efforts under the Township Ordinance Act of 1945. Townships are authorized III <o adopt police power ordi­ nances, Kirkwood pointed out under the act that can reasonably relate to the transport, disposal, and transfer, diversion, use, or handlinga of “produced” water and chemical mixing for “fracking.” Some townships first implement a moratorium on horizontal “frackinga ”, said Kirkwood, to give them time to study and to put into place protective zoning. Recently, two townships in Kent County, Cannon and Courtland, passed moratori­ ums against fracking. Other townships around the state, including Orangeville in Barry County, have already put into place some regulating ordinances. Dr. Chris Grobbel, a practicing environmental consuitant who has worked for the MDEQ on environmental investigations and cleanups connected to the petroleum industry, addressed the potential harm of using millions of gallons of water in - 1>‘ $ Fi I pressors, water and chemical Gas and oil compa­ mixing stations, emission releases, high truck traffic nies have very little regulation, Kirkwood | and transportation issues, land impact, odors, noise and and Grobbel pointed handling, reuse, and disposal out. They are exempt of wastewater, and haz­ from important federal ardous solids or liquids. environmental laws, Gas and oil companies such as Safe Drinking have very little regulation. Water Act, Clean Kirkwood and Grobbel Water Act, Clean Air pointed out. They are exempt Act and the Resource III from important federal envi­ Conservation ronmental laws, such as Safe Recovery Act. They Drinking Water Act, Clean are also exempt from Water Act, Clean Air Act key state environmen­ l he and the Resource tal laws: the Great Conservation Recovery Act. Lakes Compact and They are also exempt from Michigan's 2008 key state environmental Water Withdrawal Act. laws: the Great Lakes Compact and Michigan's 2008 Water Withdrawal Act. FLOW has developed and bers,” observed Grobbel who published a report, added that in the water mix is “Horizontal Fracturing for a cocktail of chemicals, Oil and Gas in Michigan: many with harmful affects, Legal Strategies and Tools for with two-thirds staying in the Communities and Citizens.” ground and one-third of the . The team of Kirkwood and •3 polluted water being pumped Grobbel also stressed that the back out upon completion of Public Trust Doctrine is a the fracturing process. It’s major legal principle that then injected into a holding states that the water belongs well, keeping it there forev­ to everyone, both present and er. future generations. This doc­ Also identified was the trine can enable citizens and need for regulations of this local governments to protect new type of fracking just like finite sources of water. regulating any other industri­ Grobbel and Kirkwood al use that could have nega­ urged interested parties to tive impacts to a community. contact FLOW at They listed many possible 13 info@flowforwater.org for ■!4 legal strategies that local assistance in developing governments can implement strong police 13 ,•3. wer or zon­ including the right to regu­ ing-based ordinances, to be a late related oil and gas activ­ donor sponsor to fund this ities such as natural gas program in your area, or with pipelines, flow lines, gather­ any further questions. ing lines, treatment or pro­ duction facilities, or com- hi! •J COME TO THE MARKET • egf • • • • • • Vi^it our Crafters Jewelry Garden Stones Herbal products Wood crafts Rag Rugs • • • • Cherries Strawberries Tomatoes Lettuce • Ci cf" P fl vs qiiii r xi i te- aim (He tail I* r ’i fclLSI Ik .A I Sl lift j tote. It 51 ‘’’’Wn *ISit Al - Xl \_1 % t �The Sun and News, Saturday, June 29, 2013/ Page 3 IWio’s got the key to The Cottages at Thornapple Manor? W: IX a-’a*a. W DS-sy. Wi, i 7* as I riffi jjjjjjij -C Ek W I I voltes .. ■it.», im Moe ai Ik 1 Ciwait Itasca • •T3et| inUfa TI I ! S 1 23X Oififfclfc it 5^ ir-I J* 1* •i » «i 7^ < J? " < . <1 • > ft ■if Ji* I. 74 •: a I 4* F z *' A / z I rendered inactive when the Of particular puzzlement residents left through doors opened by incoming visitors. to Haney and to com­ Both residents were returned missioners is the fact to the facility within 60 sec­ that during the turbulent onds. state surveying period, The third “eloper” was a the facility has been patient living at the facility issued consecutive fiverehabilitating while an star annual ratings from implanted joint. He left to the Centers for take a seat on a bench to Medicare and Medicaid enjoy the sunshine while Services, a national clin­ waiting for his wife, who ical standards and quali­ was about to arrive for her ty service that provides daily visit. its highest five-star rat­ “Every day we're balanc­ ing to only the top 10 ing the health and safety of percent of care facilities our residents with their right in the nation. to enjoy the day,” said Haney, adding — then apolo­ gizing to Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf who was in introduction, a concentrated attendance — “we're not a effort was made in the state to crack down on care facili­ jail.” Of the numerous paper ­ ties and nursing homes that work violations, including had poor patient care prac­ statements that incident and tices, especially those facili­ •It investigative reports as well ties that had changed hands as notes from visiting hos ­ under new owners and had pice personnel could not be escaped close observation. located cited in the survey ­ “I was fully supportive of ors ’ inspection report, that,” said Haney, “but it Haney, during an interview became a law of unintended following Tuesday's county consequences.” board meeting, stated — as Surveyors used a threehe did in a Banner story pub ­ .tit year “look-back” period to lished Oct. 11, 2012 — that provide justification for sev­ like Thornapple Manor, eral violations, most dealing many medical institutions, with perceived paperwork has converted to electronic discrepancies but five with bookkeeping. The state sur ­ direct patient care practices vey team was unable, and in that Haney addressed with some instances refused, to the commission Tuesday. read Thornapple Manor's In a 2010 incident and in electronic records, instead another occurring in 2012, opting to issue a violation for Thornapple Manor was “ bad charting. ” issued a citation for patients Of particular puzzlement who had fallen. In the first, a to Haney and to commission ­ certified nurse assistant used ers Tuesday, was the fact an improper technique in that during the turbulent state assisting the patient to a surveying period, the facility chair. Thornapple Manor has been issued consecutive corrected the violation by five-star annual ratings from retraining its entire staff, and the Centers for Medicare and no reoccurrence has resulted. Medicaid Services, a nation­ In the 2012 incident, a resial clinical standards and dent got out of bed, fell in a quality service that provides hallway, and was discovered its highest five-star rating to ancj assisted two minutes only the top 10 percent of later. Surveyors felt two care facilities in the nation. minutes was too long a peri­ That, apparently, isn't od and issued a violation. enough for state regulators to In August 2012, an discontinue Haney's frustra­ “immediate jeopardy” viola­ tion, or that of taxpayers who tion was issued for three support Thomapple Manor. cited elopements, or depar­ As the conundrum of the tures from the facility. In two shuttered Cottages continued cases, residents wearing to grow, Haney and a team of “wander tags” that automatiadvisors asked the state for cauy jock the doors being permission to add Medicare attempt to exit from, were certification bed at Thornapple Manor's main facility, which is now at full capacity with 138 residents, y adding beds to be occu­ pied by Medicare-covered or private-pay residents, Haney elp us support veterans and community functions] could transfer those beds to nw ino the The Cottages, •> allowing the Saturday, June 6th and the new facility to open and free­ First Saturday of each month ing up rooms in the main facility to address a waiting serving 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. list of some 14 future resi­ E^s, bacon, sausage links or patties, potatoes, dents. biscuits and sausage gravy, pancakes, milk, OJ, The state, Haney reported, coffee and tea. * Menu subject to change approved the additional Adults $6.00 • Children 10 & under $3.00 Medicare bed certification For more information call the Post at 616-891-1882 and even sent Haney a bill from licensing. That licens­ Caledonia Memorial Legion Post 305 ing fee was paid nearly two NOW SERVING FOOD 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, Ml M-TH 5-7PM weeks ago, providing what FRI. BUILD A BURGER Haney thought would be a THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO 6:30 5-8 P.M. sigh of relief in at least get­ ting the new facility open, $ k albeit without the dementia £ •I W, ■fc A w — z •B 1■— o ** 0 ■ ** <X> care patients for whom it was ,v — F F 3 designed. K % c by Doug VanderLaan Editor Too bad Thornapple Manor — the care facility that has taken care of the arry medical needs of County residents for more than 150 years — isn't a nuclear power plant or an airline terminal. Maybe then it would be easier for the state to issue the Medicaid bed certifica­ tion needed to open the new 23-bed dementia care unit that was ready to accept patients more than three months ago. “Your industry is more nuclear regulated than power, ” Commissioner Ben •It Geiger told Thornapple Manor Administrator Don Haney at Tuesday's Barry Board County of Commissioners meeting, to which Haney pointed out that airlines, too, receive less oversight. “It’s so ironic,” continued Geiger, “that your Certificate of Need documents that so many people need care, yet you’re not able to open.” appearance Haney’s before the county board was to attempt some explanation for that situation but, like Haney, few could keep from scratching their heads in con­ fusion. Much of the delay — which is costing the facility $5,400 per day in lost rev­ enue — could be chalked up to the regulative nature of the industry and of state depart­ ment inspectors, known as surveyors, according to explanation Haney’s Tuesday. Reports from sur­ vey teams who visited the facility over a three-year period resulted in care viola­ tions that were cited in an April 23 letter to Haney from Michigan Department of Community Health Analyst Marion Killingsworth denying Thornapple Manor’s request for Medicaid bed certification to open The Cottages, as the proposed dementia care unit is named. That’s where the narrative begins •SI and where nuclear power would appear easier to understand — and operate. Following a March 2011 state policy revision, which •It Haney used as background Breakfast Buffet Fundraiser Agency on Aging. The plan encompasses goals, services and funding for older adults in Barry and Calhoun coun­ ties and is a key partner in implementing the plan local­ ly through the Barry County Commission on Aging. • Received its annual update and a department report from Brad Lamberg, managing director of the Barry County Road Commission. Lamberg out­ lined a road and bridge main­ tenance situation that has reached crisis status through­ out Michigan, including Barry County. As funding revenues have remained vir­ tually the same for county road commissions since 1998, prices for asphalt and fuel have skyrocketed, leaving Barry County with $10 million in current immediate road maintenance needs and falling behind by $4.8 annually in additional work that needs to be done. “We’re doing what can be afforded rather than what needs to be done,” Lamberg told commissioners of roads and bridges that, rated on the PASER scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being a road in excellent condition, shows Barry County roads slipping from a rating of slightly below 7.5 in 1998 to today’s rating of just over 6.25. Lamberg was frank in attributing responsibility for this deterioration. “It was ineffective and lack of leadership from pre­ vious legislators, legislators.” said “They knew it Lamberg. and they chose to ignore it. Lamberg also was skepti­ cal of Gov. Rick Snyder's proposed funding levels in new proposed legislation and of political »!• gridlock in a sys­ tem that has raised gas taxes to fund road projects by only four cents in the past 27 years. • Received a copy of the 2012 Barry County Audited Financial statements from Kristin Saper, CPA, with Rehmann Robson of Grand Rapids. Saper said the coun­ ty had been issued a “clean and unqualified opinion,” the highest level of assurance for an auditor’s report to a client. Figures used in the report, according to Saper, are sound enough to be used in making organizational and managerial decisions, The board •It meets next for a strategic planning session regarding the issues surrounding a proposed new jail Monday, July 1, beginning at 9 a.m. A committee-of-thewhole meeting will be Tuesday, July 2, beginning at 9 a.m. Both meetings will be conducted in. the board’s meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. 0 •u •7 ■ Nails & Spa 9357 Cherry Valley (In the D&W Plaza), Caledonia » (616) 891-1139 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30-7:30 O) 00 o <D r— 00 CD O I I I I I I I I SERVICES Expires 7/6/13 Must present coupon. Not valid with other offers, - — —— i i i i i i i i i i i i i j — Manicures Shellac Pedicures Facials Deluxe Waxing Organic Permanent Acrylic Makeup ' I r £ I • he Instead, he and Thomapple Manor are back to the same waiting game with no word — or approval — coming from state offi­ cials, only assurances that every effort is being made to resolve the situation. “I'm not angry and I'm not coming out fighting,” contended Haney, “but who wants to invest $6 1/2 mil­ lion in a building, hire 30 new employees, and then be told that you can't use it? It's absolutely backwards.” Messages requesting comment from Killingsworth, author of the April 23 letter denying certification, were not returned. unaniCommissioners mously voted to send a letter of concern to area elected officials and relevant department heads after Commissioner Joyce Snow asked Haney if he thought such action might help. “I’ll take any help I can get,” responded •It Haney. In other business, com­ missioners: • Approved the appoint­ ment of Nora Hurst to a citi­ zen at large position on the Barry County Mental Health Board for the remainder of a three-year term that expires March 31, 2014. • Approved claims in the amount of $138,597. • Approved the 2014-16 Multi-Year Implementation Plan of the Region 3B Area f / / fa S uiv % k k1 I i I 6 < �Page 4 The Sun and News. Saturday, June 29. 2013 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY alaska 68* Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 baptist (church (Dutton rU.mtec( ‘Reformed Cfturcft Middleville Wesleyan Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville. Ml 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Applying All of the Bible to All of Life 72AO Our miasm n Io svfVvo GM and equip •* TbV Sunday Services 9.30 AM - Worship 11 00 AM - Sunday School 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study 6 00 PM - Student Ministries mmrftod tato*en a! Jesus Christ *tn *hi reset) out community mrtth the Gospel Dr. Brian F. Ham son. Pastor IS ’ Truth \No<d Morning: 9:30 am Evening 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm 698-6850 wwwduttonurc.org WFUR 102 9 FM All walks, One faith Service Times: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth...................... Pioneer Club........ Bible Study........... ........... 10:00 a.m. ............11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pvbv Alan Moody Youth Pastor | David Ordway YouriifWtnf BRIGHTSIDE Church Real. Relevant. Relational. Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! Sunday M< »ming W« irshtp Sen tec www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 ......... 9:45 a.m. ....^11 .<10 xm. Sunday Evening Sen ice............... ......... 6XM) p.m. Wednesday Student Mimstnc*.... Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer....... ......... 6:45 p.m. Wednesday Word of I jfc Clubs.. ......... 6:45 p.m. 8175 Broadmoor - Caledonia 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Sundays 5-7pm The Intersect (9-12th) Sundays 5-7pm KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm Mornin q/^sStar low Ltinnt Bailer Iimrtipmmf nd IM>k (269)795-9726 M U. Sorth of Mukflo .Ur Sunday School.................................. A •• An Evangelical ant Community the best MomingStarChurchOnline.org middlevincyouthgroup.com ”•’jrj .» ” J >4 ■V Sunday Services 8 30am - Traditional Il 00am - Contemporary 0 45am Bible Studies IJI* X Nunery available during service* 8436 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia. Ml 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH ti 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Next to Tires 2000 269.743.4104 V' JP @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 640 Arlington Court • Middleville ......... 6:45 p.m. & and Sunday School day ofyour week Services: 10:00 a.m. PEA CE for Y O U ta .fbcmiddleville.net 1 Make tSunday J J A 6< Mass Times: Saturday............................ Sunday............................... Sunday (Spanish Mass) 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm ■ JU*l#TG HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.org R Qtye j (Bib {Eime jffletljolntft Church j Sunday Worship Presbyterian Traditional: 9 AM 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse Contemporary: 11 AM 405 N. M-37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269 945 5463 Senior Pastor Pbona:(269) 948-2261 Saturday Evening Mass.....................5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Worship. 908 W. Main Street, Middleville Children’s Sunday School & Choirs (Missouri Synod) ................................................. 9:30 a.m. Worship High School Youth meets Sundays at 6 p.m. Rev. Jodie Flessner. Pastor 20 State Street Middleville, Ml / tn rj it M'tnTO: b iriaw Church phone (269) 795-8816 GOD'S WORD NOURISHES Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor www.caledoniaumc.org Church: (269) 795-2391 « Calvary Grace Brethren Church “ The Bible. The Whole Bible, and Nothing but the Bible. ’ 13700 84th St, Alto, Ml 49302 • 868-7440 • Pastor Bryan Maley Website: www.calvarygracebrethrenchurch.com E-mail: calvarygbc@ymail.com Sunday School 9:30 a m. • Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Kids Time............................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Youth Group .... 6:45 p.m. 9:30 am Confessions of Truth ▼ A full Gospel Bible Church where “Everybody is Somebody w, ” Come worship with u ------------ Schedule of Services:-------Sunday Worship Service 11: •It a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-9623 www.tvcweb-com Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Adult Bible Class.................................... 11:00 a.m. Pastor Terry Kenitz Thursday Women’s Bible Study SUNDAY: 9 30am/11am 9266 Parmelee Road Sunday School....................................... 11:00 a.m. Fax: 891-8648 Wednesday Evening Services: Bible Study and Prayer.......... iis iiiht niiviiqii us SUMMER SERVICE TIMES CHURCH Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Church Office: 616-891-8669 MIDDLEVILLE PARM ELEE Good Shepherd UNITED METHODIST Lutheran Church 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 'In www.FirstChurchHastings.org CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST during worship, K - 3rd Assoc i-ate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 _K, 'Fuihliih] Hi> Chinch Considering becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information. I 'Helping Others 1hrough God's Loving Grace nit .ff III.' ■»Hdt Sunday mornings at 9 SO AM Bible ^CJhurch Lakeside 8655 Whitncyvillc Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ................................. 9:30i a.m. »!• Sunday School....................................................10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher Church Office: (616) 868-6402 www.lakcsidecommunity.org MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service.. Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. “Celebrating 50 Years in 2012" Sunday School for all ages Sunday Worship making sense of tte stuff we 1 sometimes take for grartaf < Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 middlevillecrc.org 10:30 a m. & 6 p.m. Jr. & Sr. Youth Group Wednesday AWANA Midweek Prayer .I’eaceChurch. Peace C HU IC K 616.891.8119 Interim Pastor, Rev. Ernie Fiehig www.whirneyvillebible.org M4® 76th Street C»l«<*on«. Ml 4W16 616-696-9660 WWW thepon-ch jrcti com (Ftot O™d Rep.'de Go South on M-57, then Wwt on 78th Street) 6:45 p.m. I IFCA »» ' 2 hqstj 4935 Whitneyville Ave Located between 52' ' and 48St. Join us Sundays @ 9 & 11 am dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick and children's church 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Church authentic church for the modern world 01 l| 6:00 p.m. Whitneyville .the point for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, 'A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH' 9:30 a.m. Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship org - 616-868-0C21 ‘I r • fT *< I «. i Sunday 9:30 & 11:15 am Monday 7:00 pm p ^cornerstone Church www.cornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue Middleville United Methodist Church 111 Church St . Office: (269) 795-9266 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service > Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. A ’Lighthouse” on the comer... '-sssH Saints Andrew & Matthias • 7rvtymJsml < proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. Morning Worship..................................................... 10:00 a.m. - Attended Nursery Sunday School............................................................. 11:00 a.m. <7 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 10: LI A.M. Holy Communion J?f. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 www.umcmiddles ille.o a——i - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) Children's ministry during worship Pastor Tony Shumaker Yankee Springs Bible Church http //netministries ofg/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 • tsf - Beg.-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 06800318 ■r �The Sun and News, Saturday, June 29, 2013/ Page 5 Independence Day activities are today in Caledonia the event will be used to sup­ port track and cross-country events. There is also an opportunity to contribute to the Kendra Ross Scholarship Fund. A second run, the fun run for youngsters up to fifth grade will follow at 9:15 a.m. at the high school run­ ning track. Children may be registered on site. Complete information may be found at by Fran Faverman the Kilt Klassic Caledonia Staff Writer Co-chairs Bryan Harrison website. The traditional Main for the township and Jim Blehm for the Village of Street parade will follow at Caledonia have announced 11 a.m. The parade will the schedule for the commu­ begin lining up at 10 a.m. in nity's annual celebration of the Duncan Lake Middle parking lot. Independence Day today, School June 29. In a departure from According to Harrison, the recent years, all activities parade will begin at 11 a.m. will take place in the village. and follow its traditional The day begins early with Main Street route. He recom­ the 5K Kilt Klassic mends lawn chairs and sun­ Run/Walk setting off at 8 screen for observers. After the parade the tradi­ a.m. from the parking lot exit at Duncan Lake Avenue tional frog and turtle races from the Caledonia High will be supervised by Walter School football stadium. Bujak. The races will be held The race is open to runners on Main Street in the grassy of both sexes from the age of area in front of Frontier 14 through senior citizens. Heating and Cooling. People Results will be instantly are urged to arrive early to available. All proceeds from provide additional help with A copy of last year's pro­ article motional on Caledonia 's Independence Day celebration was inad­ vertantly published in the June 22 Sun and News. We regret the error and apolo­ gize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Below is the list of today's activities I. !■I b. SA * ‘A Sb r Engagemen ts the signup process beginning at 12:30 p.m.; volunteers from Davenport •!• University and the Independence Day committee are also assisting. Participants are responsible for bringing their own frogs and turtles and should not plan on having children share one frog or one turtle for multiple races. The first turtle race will go off at 1 p.m.; the frog races will fol­ low the turtle races. Prizes will be awarded to winners in each category. The tractor pull will be at •I« •It Lakeside Park at noon today following the parade. The fireworks display will begin at dusk, around 10 p.m and will be held at the CalPlex facility. The prime viewing areas will be from CalPlex, the Duncan Lake Middle School area and the Holy Family Church area. the of Members Day Independence Celebration committee are Brvan Harrison. Jim Blehm. 1 Karen Hahn, Tim Overholt, Sharon Shoaf, Jim Rick and Mortensen, Snoeyink. -K PalmerWenger Mr. and Mrs. Rich and Pam Palmer and Mr. and Mrs. Dan and Anne Wenger wish to announce the engagement of their children, Adrienne Michelle Palmer and Joseph Verne Wenger. Both are Thomapple Kellogg graduates. Adrienne is a recent graduate from Kellogg Community College with a degree in dentai hygiene and Joe is an electrician employed at Buist Electric. An August 3, 2013 wed­ ding is planned. 5th Generation Lane/Foote Front (l-r) Evelyn Lane, great great grandmother of Pennsylvania is holding Eli Foote and Katie Foote, mother, both of Middleville; back (l-r) Barb Cavanaugh, great grandmother, of Alto and Brian Cavanaugh, grandfather, of Alto. rjr rA — 4th of July — 4? Holiday and renovations close Thornapple Township offices I I IHIUE i ifr -r — U - •• »« ■*** m Township Thornapple offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, through Friday, July 12, for the holi­ day and office renovations. The township board approved renovations that will improve safety condi­ tions for the offices and make better use of office space. Although the offices will be closed, township officials will be available by phone • •• w \affi 1 iX 5^ * ■ - *- f * -S and email if needed. To contact Township Supervisor Mike Bremer, call 269- 269-953-6582. To contact clerk Susan Vlietstra, send e-mails to her phone, clerk@thornappletwp.org. The township treasurer Deborah Buckowing may be contacted by e-mail, treasurer@thomapple-twp.org. 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In addition to her parents and in-laws Harold and Neva (Sherk) Otto, Rose Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, after 63 years of marriage; infant daughter. I^ouanne; sons newborn Robert Jay and 35ycar-old Russell; brother, Thomas; and sister Marian (Pederson) Treal. She was well loved and will be deeply missed by her family: sons, John and Joni (Kuzma) and their children, Greg, Sara, Andrea; Gary and Becky (Fields) and their children, Thad and Jessi, Jared and Rachael (Logan and Elijah), Renae and Josh Rasey (Cooper and Marshall); and Lynn. Also, sisters, Sarah Styers of San Diego, Martha M a rt h a (Bob) Burghdoff of Hastings, and Rachel (Jim) Sutton of Broken Arrow, OK, as well as numerous relatives and friends. High school sweethearts. Rose Marie and Bob married on April 28, 1946 while she was workingI for Bell Telephone as an operator and he was serving in the Army. They purchased their first home and farm on shear __ Sponsor of.. pleasure'&WWf July! hm HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR CUT I PERM COLOR •* NAILS //. 1//? C \RE FOR THE W HOLE FAMILY 122 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 Whitneyville Road in Middleville in 1950, raising their children there as well as i. turkeys, ducks, and growing com. Rose Marie was the spiritual leader and backbone of the family and the farm; her consistent prayers and even temperament kept their lives running smoothly. Rose Marie was a founder of the Women’s Aglow' Fellowship in her area, serving as its president for four years. In addition to reading devotions and reading her Bible daily. Rose Marie attended weekly Bible studies and was an active member in her faith communities. Retirement years allowed Rose Marie and Bob time to travel in their motor home; they enjoyed meeting up with relatives and friends in various states and spending time together without worrying about daily chores on the farm. Funeral services were held at Beeler-Gores Funeral Home Friday, June 28, 2013 at 914 W. Main Street in Middleville with Rev. Jeff Arnett officiating. Mt. Internment Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions to a charity of one’s choice in Rose Marie's name will be appreciated. To share memories and sign the online guest book, please visit www.bcelergoresfuneral.com. ► 795-7719 269- FILM PROCESSING When planning to use fire­ works, the DNR suggests keeping these safety tips in mind: • Sparklers can reach 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit — hot enough to melt gold. Sparklers remain hot even after the spark is gone. Always place in a bucket of water. Sparklers thrown on the ground can cause grass fires. • Point fireworks away from homes, and keep them away from brush, leaves and flammable substances. The NFPA estimates that local fire departments respond to an average of 19,700 fires caused by fireworks each year. • Chinese lanterns can stay airborne for 20 minutes and reach up to one mile high before coming down in unplanned locations. The open flame has the potential to start fires. • Soak all fireworks in a bucket of water before throwing•J them in the trash. Takacs said that in addi- Celebrate independence by donating blood tion to fireworks safety, peopie should keep the follow­ ing tips in mind when enjoying their campfires: • Use fire rings in non­ flammable areas when possi­ ble. • Never leave a campfire unattended. • Keep a water source and shovel nearby. • Place roasting sticks in a bucket of water when not in use. E * • Completely extinguish fires before turning in for the night. Douse with water, stir and douse again to make sure no embers are left. Fireworks and campfires are a great way to celebrate the Fourth of July, but you’ll enjoy the holidays much more knowing that your fam­ ily and your property are safe," Takacs said. For more fire prevention information and safety tips, visit www.michigan.gov/preventwildfires. Processing I I SAME DAY It i GREAT RATES & LOCAL SERVICING 8 Communities across America celebrate Independence Day each year with fireworks, barbecues and get-togethers. And while such activities are summer favorites, citizens can add another tradition to the mix by donating blood with fami­ ly and friends. Upcoming blood drives in this area include Middleville — Friday, July 5, Yankee Springs Fire Kathleen O'Connor of Caledonia has been named to the dean's list at Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Ind. To earn academic honors at Saint Mary’s, a student must achieve a grade point •II average of at least 3.6 on a 4.0 scale, have at least 12 graded credit hours, no incompletes, and no grades lower than a C. 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Top Quality Prints SHOP LOCAL 1351 N.Broadway (M-43), Hastings ▼fete • No Application Fee Everyday Low Price i O'Connor on dean's list at Saint Mary’s College ON-SITE 1 Warm weather and famil) gatherings can make the Fourth of July a fun time with great memories. But celebrating, the before Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking residents and visitors to make sure they understand the importance ot fireworks and campfire safety . According to the National hire Protection Association. 91 percent of the fires associated with fireworks over a five-year period occurred in grass, brush or Dumpsters, With folks filling slate parks, campgrounds and backyards to celebrate the Fourth of July, it’s vital that precautions are taken prior to lighting campfires and setting off fireworks," said DNR fire prevention specialist Ada Takacs. “You can still have fun while celebrating with friends and family, even if you're being safe. The best way to avoid risk is to attend public fireworks displays and ?4 & to the proleave the lighting fessionals.’’ p Ship 269-945-9554 er 1-800-870-7085 Your life was a blessing your memory a treasure... You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure... Forever in our hearts Mom, Dad Sarah St Ja ch Si �V The Sun and News, Saturday, June 29, 2013/ Page 7 Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 Look beyond U.S. borders for investment opportunities A s I I Children celebrate summer with snow SIS 5$ tt Children at Vickie Rick’s Childcare in Middleville enjoy some summer snow. Every year since 1977, Rick stashes some snowballs in her freezer from the winter months, then brings them out for children to play with — usually on the first 90-degree day of summer. Since that hasn’t happened yet, Rick decided to use the snowballs to cele­ brate the first official day of summer. Pictured (from left) are Harper Phillips, Danaijah Kempema, Nolan Riley, Elijah Wilkins and Skylar Thomas. * < ■*» k hi Middleville TOPS 546 news n The minutes of the June 17 meeting were presented and approved. Betty was the best loser for the week. Terry was runner-up. The club collectively The meeting of June 24 opened with a song. Patricia encouraged members to continue keeping a record for the walking con­ test. I ■ fel ’ * fl Loan Huynh The J 616-891-9703 ► *5 REW Monday 9-7; Tuesday/Wednesday 11:15-7; Thursday-Saturday 9-7 •• W ■ .1 '3fc» Barber Salon 6561 Jasonville Farms Blvd. S.E., Caledonia, Ml 49316 •tta f B • Haircut, Finish w/Hot Cream Razor •• ^$11.00 Around Hairline, Ear Waxing Iill ■a. -1 • Mens Facials I HltABlBB UK i -$25.00 • Women’s Haircut $14.00 Nl § Color $35.0 t Perm $50.00 & more Facials $30.00 M-37 Have a Happy & Safe 4th of July! [ (fc-J A I j^-Ch*3ny Vaft&v . 4*6561 I [ Jasorvie Farms JCaledona I lost 13 pounds this week. Betty won the food chart drawing, and Donna, Linda, Joyce B., Terry and Patricia also participated. Patricia lost the ha-ha box, and Dorothy won the 50/50 drawing. The program Patricia pre­ sented was taken from the Real Life Guide." She said visualizing something posi­ tive can help overcome obstacles. She encouraged everyone to make good choices. The next meeting will be July 1. Visitors are welcome to attend the meetings at 500 Lincoln Meadows, begin­ ning at 5 for weigh-in. with the meeting starting at 5:30 and ending at 6 p.m. For more information, call Patricia, 616-868-0463 or Betty, 616-765-3483. each other, but they don't always move in unison. In any given year, the U.S. mar­ kets may be down, but inter­ national markets might be doing significantly better. Consequently, if, during that year, you had only invested in U.S. companies, your portfolio would have taken a hit, but if you had spread your investment dollars around the world, your yearend results might have looked considerably differ­ ent. Keep in mind, though, that while diversification can help reduce the effects of volatility, it can't guarantee profits or protect against all losses. international Although investing does provide some key benefits, it also carries some unique risks. For example, when you invest in companies based overseas, you may encounter political instability, which could threaten the financial mar­ kets of a country or an entire region. You could also expe­ rience currency risk, which means that changes in the value of the U.S. dollar, rela­ tive to foreign currencies, could harm the value of your investments. Are you traveling abroad this summer? If so, you won't be alone. Increasingly, Americans seem to have got­ ten the “travel bug." In fact, over one-third of the popula­ tion now holds valid pass­ ports, according to the U.S. Department of State, Of course, seeing the world can help broaden our horizons in many aspects of life — including how we invest. Investment prospects now exist in every part of the you planet. However, might wonder why you invest globally. should Aren't there enough good opportunities right here in the United States? The U.S. does indeed pro­ vide a wealth of investment choices. But you can still receive at least two key ben­ efits from international investing. Let's take a quick look at them: • Growth potential — As you know, the United States is a highly developed econ­ omy. That doesn't mean, of course, that we have no “upside" here — we do, and we always will. Nonetheless, you can also find growth opportunities in foreign markets, Which ones? There's never any one “right" answer. 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A quick trip west of the park was next for a drive by the water treatment plant where Nashville Department of Public Works Director Scott Decker answered ques­ tions about the 180-acre area and two ponds that cover Ur & V & — I £ - * - $ jjf I X. Middleville Village Manager Rebecca Fleury explains the village Riverfront Park redevelopment plans to guests from another part of the river. to I < 1’ A * r Ik Nashville Police Chief Jerry Schray and Department of Public Works Director Scott Decker shop at the farmers market in Middleville. Hi I- ■ T i • ■r \ Nashville village view the restoration and preservation of Middleville's train depot. * L_ . -* <7t & MV- -• seven and a half of those acres. Shauna Swantek, director of Putnam District Library, gave an overview of the his­ toric library, once the resi­ dence of Charles and Agnes Putnam, built in 1884-85. The library showcases origi­ nal woodwork and stained glass works from the era. A history room is housed upstairs. The tour continued across *- r r <• A >» 1 A Nashville village officials get a chance to see how Middleville’s community garden grows. ♦ FT V EC Now through the 4th of July we are paying the Tax, Title & Plate Fees! ft 5 *k A * =1 = I 1 2008 - I hl «a I I ---* l I 2012 the street through the fire department and ambulance bam. The trolley then headed east for a drive-by of Maple Valley Junior/Senior High School, a view of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail just beyond the school and back into Nashville to the VFW which was once a train depot. A walk-through of the business district brought interest since four buildings receivin are receiving facelifts through a facade grant. Lunch was served at Good Time Pizza and a tour of Moo-ville Creamery fol­ lowed, dessert included. Moo-ville's latest bam was toured, and guests learned about the company’s use of robotics in milking and feed­ ing its herd. Middleville officials said overall they enjoyed their visit to Nashville. “I loved the number of multi-story buildings in their village,” said Middleville Village Manager Rebecca Fleury. “It’s something we !< don’t have much left of in And Middleville. And their library was outstanding. I think everybody Oil was won­ dering how Middleville could do something like it for our community.” Middleville council mem­ ber Sue Reyff said she would love to see a community library in Middleville like the one in Nashville. “It would have been my husband's dream,” she said. “It was beautiful.” Middleville village President Charlie Pullen said the entire visit was worth­ while. “It was a good exchange of two communi­ ties in the same county, but we still have different ideas and things to share. 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AcoQ i I facebook Clinic Hours: M-W-F 9:30 - 3:30; Th. 12:00 - 6:00; Sot. 8:00-300 7* �s The Sun and News, Saturday, June 29, 2013/ Page 9 1 Continued from previous page — 1 & r L 4 II L * fe- A tour of Putnam District Library is on the docket for Mayor Exchange Day in Nashville. Officials and guests from Middleville learn of the history of the library and see some of the original woodwork and stained-glass windows still remaining. & 7 st teai •• 5 J •.4r* < " ’V ==V-- 1 —w 7 c ’ ft 1 ft> ir learned more about the vil­ lage water and sewer depart­ ments. Nashville Village Council President Frank Dunham and Middleville village council President Charlie Pullen exchanged keys to the vil- lages. Nashville also was pre­ sented with a pair of stage­ coach bookends, symboliz­ ing Middleville’s heritage with the stagecoach and rec- See MAKOffS, page 12 L'T x’i » - — -J > 1 ’JT { nr • 11 — 1 I — •< iW 8 < i1 4*^ F:< f.4- ■ Foot &' Pai ~ F'll —*• kle KENT PODIATRY < ^4 V A. • *• r e “•z * T»- •-. >-<* .•^7 • • /r r- re. - ' -x . l r- t fl z — A- 4 L• «■jftf ft ►1- > -f *» * 4 C fl . • -r •- V• ► -“n We 9• • ft • * . r ' JjSV' r^' —- 891-9133 4.\‘ f -- . • ’■ '■? ■ >• * r**. •ZL *— TO -— • >- m—Mirr ___sradft ■ Z?-. * / ’•v r-. < •< TJ EMILEY, DPM Board Certified E5^1 swans?.; 74k - MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED INCLUDING MEDICARE & MEDICAID Middleville council member Phil Van Noord explains plans for a mountain bike trail in Wildwood Trails Park. tat M 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. CALEDONIA, Ml •• ■: • •- : r^" ‘ ’ ■». .A Z •K'- * pi ’ft • « K* • *s; • • * -* Mr » \ iabetic e ot C & ft ■ ■ L\ — : J * ‘ On Staff at all Grand Rapids Hospitals t § ir ii'Si i—ft— * ®ria 3 • M it x iM ► Schools, shopped at the farmer's market, ate at local restaurants and shopped in the village. . , They to see got Middleville's portion of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail and witness how it’s used by the public on a regular basis. were They said they impressed with the historic train depot, which is located within the village but owned by the township, and were equally impressed with the cooperative effort to have it become a historic landmark for the community. They visited parks, toured the village hall and village police offices, visited the . Township Thornapple Emergency Services fire and ambulance station, and “As a trail advocate, it was nice to see them working to expand their trail and think­ ing of how they can connect other places just like we are,” he said. When the Nashville offi­ cials visited Middleville, they were treated to tours of the village, as well. Nashville officials heard about Middleville’s plans to redevelop Riverside Park, complete with handicapaccessible boat launches and extended trails. They heard of cooperative efforts with Thornapple Township, toured Bradford White Corporation’s expan­ sive manufacturing facility, saw how the community gar­ den was growing, visited Thornapple Kellogg Middleville council mem­ ber Ed Schellinger said he was very appreciative of being able to visit Nashville. “It’s a quaint little village. It was a very interesting visit, and it’s good to see dif­ ferent approaches they've taken,” he said. Council member Mike Lytle said it was his first trip to Nashville. “1 always enjoy the mayor’s exchange. It’s just good to see how other communities work and do things. I especially like what [Nashville] is doing to remodel the old buildings." Middleville council mem­ ber Phil VanNoord said he also was impressed with the Nashville commitment to that trails mirrors Middleville’s enthusiasm. > . 5 j® irogpg ,ri»«“ii •*a»r i rnjc>nririsi i fttifcll klan c « bii imiii n iiMi .Matk Wi ■ • iWta 'nuTe tebsinESSss FOR you Y/FCTREU^fRyont! Barry County | Transit [ I •*4. -« I ' ■» i— I — M | A ' •* ■ f* ■ I 925 Grand Rapids St. Middleville • 269-795-1035 II— 1 11 ■— 1 I ir I *■ July 10 4 Member FDIC The Village of Middleville will be the venue this summer for the trolley route. Every Wednesday night,July 3 through August newest 14, the trolley will ring through the streets from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Catch it at any of the designated stops, or just flag it down on its route. All rides are FREE! Compliments of the local businesses listed in this ad. Trolly Aroiniil Tomi ADVANCED STONE hsfifl '-1 sa?>' * r: iH ai f_ at £* ng i m! tin £tV’ •'I July 3 n ^ fgi 4 4 START 6:00 I**?® c*tf gr-:S-J C-it^ wrrf* 435 Arlington St., Middleville 269-795-3338 Please be at the stops 10 minutes prior. Pickup times may vary plus or minus 10 minutes. Lincoln Meadows Cider Mill ■F Lovey’s Snack Shack Barry County Transit would like to thank the Village of Middleville, and the sponsoring merchants for their help in making this service possible. High St. STAGECOACH PARK i Stadium Drive 515 Grand Rapids St., Middleville • 269-795-1919 Library If you would like more information about Barry County Transit Services please call (269) 948-8098 www.barrycountytransit.com July 24 F k ftutaaO—ntty Federal Credit Union ______________ _____ 6:00 6:32 7:04 7:36 8:08 8:40 6:02 6:34 7:06 7:38 8:10 8:42 6:36 7:08 7:40 8:12 8:44 6:08 6:40 7:12 7:44 8:16 8:48 6:11 6:43 7:15 7:47 8:19 8:51 6:15 6:47 7:19 7:51 8:23 6:17 6:49 7:21 7:53 8:25 6:20 6:52 7:24 7:56 8:28 6:22 6:54 7:26 7:58 8:30 6:26 6:58 7:30 8:02 8:34 6:29 7:01 7:33 8:05 8:37 6:04 Edgewood 4 JulylTjBBH V » Towncenter 1 Towncenter 2 Sherman St. STAGECOACH PARK 611 Grand Rapids St, Middleville • 269-795-9289 mi July 31 "5 Westerns Carpet fi Flooring 210 E. Main St.. Middleville 269-795-3000 V, August 7 II CHEMICAL BANK HNC 303 Arlington St.. Middleville 269-795-3361 Auqust 14 n_ shear pleasore HAIR DESIGNERS 122 E. Main St., Middleville 269-795-7719 I I i �Page 10/The Sun ar»d Saturday June 29 2013 TK summer school has new twist: learning by serving I 1 J. « * I* Raven Bennett, Braiden Johnson and Gavin Bedard make braided Tshirt dog toys for the Humane Society of West Michigan. ■ .««•••' -J ! Il gr g a rff• U by Ju lit* Makarcwicz Staff Writer Raven Bennett took three strands of what used to be a T-shirt, braided them tightly At right: Marissa Freyling from the Equine Center for Therapeutic Riding in Rockford talks to students about horses and how they help people It' 9e $t“" °pti, s. on Boni to Stand Out Zmo-TuftN Law* Mowim Additional Features: Articulating Front Axle and Deck Heavy-Duty Cast Iron Spindles Welded Steel Deck Traditional Dual Lever Steering option For More Information: Maple Valley Implement, Inc. . 735 E. Sherman Street. Nashville L 517-852-1910 www.mapleyalleyeq.com of “learning while helping others” connects students with ways they can learn and offer help at the same time, said TK curriculum director Kim (Finnic) Chausow. She admits it’s a new approach to summer school, but the ultimate objective is the same: to help students improve their math and read­ ing skills and be more excit­ ed about learning. “We hope this helps stu­ dents make those connec­ tions between learning and what happens in their world, said Chausow. “It also helps them realize that it's okay to accept help from others and give help to oth­ ers.” Chausow said the district was finding that what they've done in the past for summer school really hasn't always accomplished the goals. So they decided to try something new and innova­ tive. Kindergarten and first grade students focused on cats and dogs, second and third graders themed their lessons on cats, dogs and endangered animals, and fourth and fifth grade stu­ dents studied themes of hors­ es and service. The 113 kindergarten through fifth grade students learned there are many ways they can help make a difference in their community. But, carefully intertwined with those service learning lessons were skills in reading and math — all connected to the animals. For the fourth and fifth grade math students, volun- *1 Ashley Dahl from the Humane Society of West Michigan shared one of the dogs with students and talked to them about caring» for the animals. ll L* K < 1 Thornapple Kellogg Schools Director of Curriculum Kim Chausow reads a book to students during summer school. 't • Ip leers from the Equine Center ^or Therapeutic Riding in Rockford talked to them about how their horses help people with disabilities. They also taught the stu­ dents a lot about horses and a" the care and attention they need. And students even learned how to measure horses, which translated into a per- feet math problem. “If a horse is 14 hands tall, how tall is the horse in inch­ es and feet?” asked teacher Josh Reynolds after remind­ ing the students what they had learned about how hors­ es were measured. Three students worked the all problem on the board . I | ‘‘I i See SCHOOL, pg. 13 ]• 4 �The Sun and News. Saturday June 29. 2013^ Page 11 I r' Dutton Day celebrated l) J —• - I X. A ip' 77 r •« I ► —■* / the of Members American Caledonia Legion Post and the Caledonia Boy Scouts annual Dutton lead the Day parade June 22. (pho­ tos by Julie Makarewicz) I III I !■ II - 1 •< 1 th Slat The Cook's Drive-In hot dog costume got a little too warm for the long parade walk and took a break on the back of the gold cart. 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Nashville Trustees Johnny Hartwell (from left) and Darren Fisher are looking, on as is VanNoord’s wife, Betty. ognizing the two communi­ ties as “I kends’ of Barry County in the east and the west. It had been more than 15 years since Nashville had been a part of a Mayor Exchange Day, said Dunham. “It was very enjoyable and quite interesting. They have lot a lot going on [in (• 4< • 06816072 * YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 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 PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2013 COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MID­ DLEVILLE, MI - BARRY COUNTY, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. SEU 13-06-06 PARCEL ID 08-16-095-009-00. A request by Jack Grashuis for a Special Use Exemption Permit regarding Sec. 12.7 Outbuildings - to construct an outbuilding located on a lot or parcel without a principal structure that is less than two (2) acres in size. The property is also described as Lot 20, Holiday Subdivision, Shelbyville, MI 49344. 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 no later than Friday, July 12, 2013. 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. AU persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposal(s). Cathy Strickland, Secretary Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission Larry Knowles Yankee Springs Township Zoning Administrator Middleville]. It was impres­ sive.” Nashville Trustee Johnny Hartwell had never been to Middleville and said he looked forward to touring Bradford White. “I wish Nashville could do something like this. We need the tax base,” said Hartwell. “We have the land. I know we could support it. “Middleville is an awe­ some town,” said Nashville Trustee Lori Courtney, “It really seems like they have it together.” Courtney said the plan­ ning in Middleville is cre­ ative. She also said that if Nashville could have just one-half of the jobs generat­ ed by Bradford White, it would be beneficial. “We’re right on track with them,’’ Decker said of Middleville’s water and sewer treatment program. Decker also said he enjoyed the farmers market and would like to see one start up in Nashville. The best part of the visit to Middleville for Chief Jerry Schray was the tour of Bradford White, which he said was awesome. The farmers market realized a sale when a hanging plant went home with Schray as a gift for his wife, Kelly. Schray said he will be back to Middleville for the free Friday evening music and will bring his family. Middleville Village Manager Rebecca Fleury takes a moment to speak with Putnam District Library Director Shauna Swantek during Mayor Exchange Day in Nashville Wednesday. Fleury is the 2013 Athena Award Winner and Swantek the 2013 Young Athena Award Winner for Barry County. 1^’ aki« l3Si: 1 1 ;si® Barry County Transit’s trolley is the mode of transportation in Nashville Wednesday. Village officials and guests from Middleville and Nashville are ready to see the sights of Nashville. ) tali srii .ica a: tab V •J* f / ifc ‘ I f ■ ’• ■ A - - * I * •€ ♦ J. bo lite; rm 55 FO UNDED1834 4 ft! 5 •KI fl MB asiS - /- BOA- f kka p• rn' •« I ' f I " I ^11 fcitj Wifi “Hi 9 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE I I ‘‘tai A A 7 fi 1 Hun COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT 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 (the “Village”) has adopted Village Ordinance No. 2068 (the “Ordinance”) amending Chapter 34 of the Village Code of Ordinances (the “Code”). The principal provisions of the amending ordinance are summarized as follows: Village Ordinance No. 2068 amends Chapter 34 of the Code, Section 34-8, Noxious weeds and grasses. Section 1 of the Ordinance amends Section 34-8 in its entirety to provide that the noxious weeds provisions apply throughout the Village except for Village-owned or controlled recreational trails or property owned by a public or private education or research institution or facility that studies or researches the envi envL­ ronment, and/or animal and plant habitats, or promotes conservation of the environment. For purposes of Section 34-8, “public or private educational institution” does not include a school located within aprivate residential dwelling. Section 2 of the Ordinance provides for the severability of the Ordinance in the event a portion of the Ordinance is determined to be unenforceable. % Section 3 of the Ordinance provides for the publication and effective date of the Ordinance. Village Ordinance No. 2068 will 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. A copy of the foregoing Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2068 may be examined or purchased at the Village offices, 100 East Main Street, within the Village, during Village office hours. Dated: June 11, 2013 06815892 VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Since Nashville and Middleville represent the western and eastern portions of Barry County, Middleville Village President Charlie Pullen presents Nashville Village President Frank Dunham with stagecoach bookends. The stagecoach is a symbol used in Middleville, recognizing the village’s history as a stagecoach stop. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits "5 % % •S »'\i; �The Sun and News, Saturday, June 29, 2013/ Page 13 Council discusses river safety Middleville village offi­ cials say a potential tragedy was narrowly avoided at the June 21 night Riverbank Music Series. According to village coun­ cil member Sue Reyff, who was at the concert, a stroller with two infants rolled down an embankment and into the river. Fortunately, Reyff said, the parents quickly respond­ ed and along with help from others were able to get the stroller and infants out of the water. Thomapple Township I Emergency Services staff checked out the infants and did not need to transport them for further attention. Reyff said it brings to light the potential hazard of the river. She said the council may want to explore some type of barrier to block any­ thing from simply rolling or falling into the water there. “Children are always play­ ing near the river. There's nothing we can do about that »!• — but we do want to make sure it’s safe.” She said in other areas 5w % I li from page SCHOOL, continued 10 using different methods — and all, hopefully, arriving at along the river there are the same solution. some barriers that will at Alex Zimmerman counted least slow down a runaway dots in an array to figure out stroller or bicyclist. the problem. With one hand “It was horrible. Seeing equaling four inches, and those babies come out of the every three hands equaling water. I just don’t want to see one foot, Zimmerman came something tragic happen,” to the conclusion that the said Reyff. horse, standing 14 hands tall, Other council members is 56 inches or four feet, agreed and said they should eight inches tall — measured consider at least planting from the ground the horse's some bushes or building a shoulder, he added. small berm to keep some­ “ It ’ s all about making con ­ thing like this from happen­ nections and putting what ing again. they've learned to use,” said Chausow. She said Giving the students some­ thing they can relate to puts their learning into better per­ spective, she said. During the three-week summer school that started immediately after the 201213 school year ended, stu­ dents decorated thank-you cards the riding center can send to volunteers who make the program possible; made the braided dogs toys; and followed recipe directions to make dog treats. Even after summer school is over, students are chal­ lenged to continue their serv- ice learning and keep a log of their activities. In the fall, the logs will be turned in, and students will be eligible for a special cele­ bration. “Part of it is for the stu­ dents to realize they are responsible for helping themselves and helping oth­ ers, as well,” said Chausow. Call 945-9554 any time for classified ads 5 •» VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ■ I I COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT TO VILLAGE CODE OF (I ORDINANCES AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECTS THEREOF 11 II J PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Council of the Village of Middleville (the “Village”) has adopted Village Ordinance No. 2069 (the “Ordinance”) amending Chapter 70 of the Village Code of Ordinances (the “Code”). The principal provisions of the amending fl 5 ordinance are summarized as follows: Village Ordinance No. 2069 amends Chapter 70 of the Code relat­ ing to the Village’s water and sewer systems. Section 1 of the Ordinance amends Section 70-31 of Division 1 of Article II of Chapter 70 of the Village Code to add definitions of key terms used throughout the Article. 45 terms are defined under Section 70-31 including, but not limited to, definition of the terms such as, “Commercial Customer,” “Commodity Charge,” Connection Charge,” “Cross Connection,” “Debt Service Charge,” “Meter,” "Meter Fee,” “Plumbing System,” “Premises,” “Public Water,” “Service Connection,” “Service Line,” and other terms. Section 2 of the Ordinance amends Section 70-32 of Division 1 of Article II of Chapter 70 of the Village Code to enhance the provisions relating to violations of the Article and providing remedies to the Village with respect to those violations. Violations of the provisions of * w I 1 Division 1 of Article II are civil infractions. Section 3 of the Ordinance amends Section 70-33 of Division 1 of Article II of Chapter 70 of the Village Code to expressly authorize the Village Manager, DPW Director, or any Village employee designated by the Village Manager to issue civil infraction citations to a person for S violation of Article II of Chapter 70. In Section 4 of the Ordinance, Section 70-37 of Division 1 of Article II of Chapter 70 of the Village Code is amended to prohibit the Village E *• • x j from providing free service from the public water supply system. Section 70-38 of Division 1 of Article II of Chapter 70 of the Village Code, which is included in Section 5 of the Ordinance, expands the description of the process by which connections are approved and made to the Village’s water system and updates the connection specifi­ »!• cations to conform to current requirements and industry standards. Under Section 6 of the Ordinance, Section 70-39 of Division 1 of Article II of Chapter 70 of the Village Code is amended to add new language to the Article to set forth the process for extension of water infrastructure by a property owner or developer. Section 7 of the Ordinance amends Section 70-40 of Division 1 of Article II of Chapter 70 of the Village Code to revise the provisions with respect to the installation, use and maintenance of water meters by customers of the Village’s water system. Under Section 8 of the Ordinance, Section 70-41 of Division 1 of Article 11 of Chapter 70 of the Village Code is amended to address use of the public fire hydrants. Only authorized representatives of the Village are permitted to access and utilize fire hydrants for Village pur­ poses including fire protection. Customers may use water from pubpub­ lic fire hydrants only after securing approval from the Village and paylie pay­ ing a Fire Hydrant Fee. Use of water from the fire hydrant pursuant toI a permit must be metered and customers using the water will pay according to metered usage. In Section 9 of the Ordinance, Section 70-42 of Division 1 of Article Il of Chapter 70 of the Village Code is amended to set forth the powers authority of Village and representatives with respect to land _______ _ employees _ the Village water system and access to premises connected to the water system to ensure compliance with the requirements of Article II of Chapter 70. . . Section 10 of the Ordinance amends Section 70-43 of Division 1 of Article II of Chapter 70 of the Village Code to provide that if federal or state laws or regulations impose greater restrictions than those set forth in Article II of Chapter 70, then those laws or regulations apply. S“li?" 70-70 of Division 1 of Article II of Chapter 70 are reserved for future use. Under Section 12 of the Ordinance, Section 70-73 of Division 2 of Article II of Chapter 70 of the Village Code is amended with respect to inspection of “cross connections" in the water system. A cross concon­ nection is a connection or arrangement of piping through which water of a questionable quality, wastes, or other contaminant contaminants could enter the public potable water supply due to a reversal of flow. Under Division 2 of Article II of Chapter 70, cross connections are prohibited Section 13 of the Ordinance amends Section 70-74 of Division 2 of Article II of Chapter 70 of the Village Code to provide for the sever­ ability of the provisions within Division 2 of Article II in the event a portion of the division is determined to be unenforceable. Section 14 of the Ordinance provides that Sections 70-75 through 70-100 of Division 2 of Article II of Chapter 70 are reserved for future use Under Section 15 of the Ordinance, Section 70-101 of Division 3 of Article II of Chapter 70 of the Village Code is amended. Division 3 of Article II contains provisions relating to the charges and fees imposed and collected for connection to and use of the public water system. Section 70-101 of the Village Code provides that the Village Council is required to prepare an annual budget for the operation and mainte­ nance of the Village’s water system and, as part of that budget, adopt rates and charges for the connection to and use of the water system to provide sufficient revenue to operate and maintain the water system. The specific rates and charges for connection to and use of the water system include the readiness to serve charge, commodity charge, con­ nection charge, service connection fee, meter fee, inspection fee, and, if applicable, fire hydrant rental fee, and a miscellaneous customer fee. With the exception of the miscellaneous customer fee, the fees will be established by resolution of the Village Council and may be modified from time to time. The amendment of Section 70-101 of the Village Code also sets for the procedure for the billing and collection of water supply rates and charges, penalties and remedies for failure to timely pay water supply rates and charges, imposition of a lien on a premises for water supply rates and charges in accordance with state law, and procedures for turning on public water supply service to a customer where service has previously been turned off or disconnected. Section 16 of the Ordinance amends Section 70-102 of Division 3 of Article II of Chapter 70 of the Village Code to provide that revenues of the public water supply system generated from the payment of rates and charges by customers of the system are to be collected in the Village’s water Receiving Fund. Section 17 of the Ordinance provides that Sections 70-103 through 70-130 of Division 2 of Article II of Chapter 70 are reserved for future use. Section 18 of the Ordinance amends Section 70-131 of Division 1 of Article III of Chapter 70. Article III of Chapter 70 addresses connec­ tions to and use of the Village’s public sanitary sewer system. The amendment to Section 70-131 amends the definitions section for the terms used throughout Article III of Chapter 70. There are 120 defined terms included within Section 70-131. Section 19 of the Ordinance provides that Sections 70-133 through 70-134 of Division 1 of Article III of Chapter 70 are reserved for future use. In Section 20 of the Ordinance, revisions are made to Division 2 of Article Ill of Chapter 70 of the Village Code. Division 2 of Article III addresses connection to the public sewer system and construction standards and requirements. Pursuant to Section 70-136, structures in which sanitary sewage originates located within the Village limits and within 200 feet of an available public sanitary sewer system are required to connect to the public sewer and abandon private sewage locat­ disposal facilities (e.g., private septic tanks). Properties that are located more than 200I feet from an available public sanitary sewer system that are served by private sewage disposal facilities must connect to the public sanitary sewer system if the private sewage disposal^ facilitiesI fail, as determined by the Health Department. Section 70-136 providesI a deadline for making mandatory connections to the public sewer, pro­ vides for enforcement in the event of a failure to make the connection to the public sewer, provides terms and conditions for the extension of public sanitary sewer to serve new structures and developments, and specifies construction standards for connections to the public sewer system. Section 70-137 provides rules and regulations for private sewage disposal facilities within the Village. Section 70-138 sets forth the procedures and requirements for con­ struction and use of building sewers (facilities located within a struc­ ture), which transports sewage from the structure to the public sewer ^Section 70-139 specifies Ih., the «™.c ef a poises is respensiMe for repairs and operation and maintenance of a structure’s Building responsi­ Sewer and the connection to the public sewer; the Village is responsible for the repair, operation and maintenance of the components of the public sewer system, excluding the Building Sewer. Section 70-140 requires that all structures in which sanitary sewage originates that are connected to the public sewer system are to have installed and use water meters to meter water flow and sewage discharge to the public sewer system. Section 21 of the Ordinance amends Division 3 of Article III of Chapter 70 of the Village Code. Provisions that are amended by the Ordinance include sections regarding use of the public sewer system discharge of storm water to the public to prohibit the connection or sewer system and, in Section 70-161, prohibiting the specific discharge of harmful pollutants to the public sewer system, which might harm the public sewer system or the system’s wastewater treatment facility. Sections 70-164 through Sections 70-171 set forth procedures where where-­ tby certain dischargers to the public sewer system are required to obtain and maintain discharge permits, test discharges to the public sewer system, and if necessary, pay surcharges for discharging other than domestic strength sewage to the public sewer system. Pursuant to Division 3, the Village may require certain discharges to pre-treat sewage prior to discharge to the public sewer system. Section 22 of the Ordinance provides that Sections 70-180 through 70-211 of Division 3 of Article III of Chapter 70 are reserved for future use. Section 70-212 of Division 3 of Article III of Chapter 70 of the Village Code, which relates to self-monitoring, is amended to require industrial users of the sewer system to self-monitor and self-sample discharges to the sewer system to ensure discharges comply with the discharge limitations set forth in the Village Code. Section 23 of the Ordinance amends Division 4 of Article III of Chapter 70 of the Village Code. Division 4 is revised in its entirety to include provisions relating to revenues of the public sanitary sewer system and rates and charges for connection to and use of the public sewer system. Section 70-261 provides that the Village Council is required to pre­ pare an annual budget for the operation and maintenance of the Village’s sewer system and, as part of that budget, adopt rates and charges for the connection to and use of the sewer system to provide sufficient revenue to operate and maintain the sewer system. Sections 70-262 through 70-266 establish the specific rates and charges for connection to and use of the sewer system, which include the sewer readiness charge, connection fee, user charge, user surcharge (if appli­ cable), miscellaneous user fee, and inspection and administration fee. With the exception of the miscellaneous user fee, the charges and fees will be established by resolution of the Village Council and may be modified from time to time. Sections 70-267 through 70-270 set for the procedure for the billing and collection of sanitary sewer rates and charges, penalties and reme­ dies for failure to timely pay sanitary sewer rates and charges, imposi­ tion of a lien on a premises for sanitary sewer rates and charges in accordance with state law, and procedures for turning discontinuing sanitary sewer service to a premises for failure to comply with the requirements of Article III of Chapter 70. Section 70-276 provides that revenues of the public sanitary sewer system generated from the payment of rates and charges by customers of the system are to be collected in the Village’s water Receiving Fund. Section 24 of the Ordinance amends Division 5 of Article III of Chapter 70 of the Village Code to provide a procedure for administra­ tive appeals from determination made by the Village Manager with ■ - * • —• • • • • respect to a user of the public sanitary sewer system. Under Division 5, the Village Council sits as a “wastewater board of appeals” to hear the appeal by the user of a determination by the Village Manager. The Division and provision for the wastewater board of appeals is added to conform the Article with due process requirements under federal and state law. Section 25 of the Ordinance adds a new division, Division 6, to Article III of Chapter 70 of the Village Code to establish the Village’s remedies for violation of the provisions of Article III by a user of the public sewer system. Pursuant to Section 70-291, users of the public sewer system consent to inspection of a premises connected to the syssys­ tem for purposes of observation, testing, measurement, and emer­ gency repairs. Under Sections 70-292 and 293, once notified of violaviola­ tions of the provisions of Article III, a user is required to cease and desist from further violations and may be held responsible for a civil infraction and/or civilly liable for damages to the public sewer system. The Village is authorized, pursuant to Section 70-295, to make neces­ sary repairs for damage to the system and recover the costs of those repairs, as well as the cost of enforcement of Article III of Chapter 70 including, but not limited to the Village’s user fees, from the user who is In sdel.ii.n o< the requirements of Mid. in of Chapter 70 I Section 26 of the Ordinance provides for a savings clause for any pending violations of Chapter 70 that are pending at the time of adop- tion of the Ordinance, Section 27 of the Ordinance provides for the severability of the Ordinance in the event a portion of the Ordinance is determined to be unenforceable. Section 28 of the Ordinance provides for the publication and effec­ tive date of the Ordinance. Village Ordinance No. 2069 will 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. A copy of the foregoing Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2069 may be examined or purchased at the Village offices, 100 East Mam Street, within the Village during Village office hours. VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE Dated: June 25, 2013 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE 06816069 �Page 14/Ihe Sun and News, Saturday, June 29, 2013 Gov. Rick Snyder rallies the troops in Hastings by Doug VanderLaan Editor Health care reform in Michigan may just be a mat­ ter of who’s squeezing the lemons and how hard they’re squeezing. That's the perspective of Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder who stopped by Pennock Hospital in Hastings on Wednesday morning as part J * of a statewide tour promot­ ing his Healthy Michigan program and its opportuni­ ties for the state as offered through the federal Affordable Care Act, oftentimes referred to as 4Obamacare. ifi9K •’. i-X“There are a lot of nega­ 'W jH -r tives to the Affordable Care * v «• - ’Z*l! Jw Act,” said Snyder in remarks made prior to a scripted meeting with an invited gath­ An invited crowd of some 150 residents, business people, and health care profesering of approximately 150 sionals listen to the promotional rally for health care offered by Gov. Rick Snyder at county residents, business people, and health care pro­ Pennock Hospital on Wednesday. fessionals, “but we’re taking Medicaid program in which mary care would, over time, officer, Barry-Eaton District something we don’t neces­ a primary care physician pay for the program. Health Department; Sheryl sarily agree with and we’re could assess their condition, “For hundreds of thou­ Lewis Blake, CEO, Pennock making something out of it.” develop health care goals sands, the idea of health care Hospital; State Rep. Michael The lemons-to-lemonade with patients, and document is the emergency room, Callton; and David C. Rhoa, plan to which Snyder progress in fending off pre­ which is wrong for two rea­ president, Lake Michigan referred would be state ventable conditions. sons,” Snyder told his Mailers. approval of $2 billion in Offsetting the costs of treat­ Pennock audience, though he Snyder is selling the posi­ annual federal aid for the ing those preventable condi­ did mention that, being a tive aspects of the program next three years to place tions and the visits to hospi­ part-time Gun Lake resident, not just because a deadline to uninsured residents on a tal emergency rooms for pri- he and his wife have used the accept the federal govern­ Pennock emergency room ment’s offer of support is and received excellent care. looming, but also because “One, it's not good quality the state Senate adjourned health care because they’re for its summer recess with­ just waiting for something to out voting on the measure — become a crisis and, second­ even after the House of ly, we’re all paying for that Representatives had in our own, higher insurance approved it. premiums.” The governor has chided Snyder stressed the Senate Republicans for tak­ responsibility that’s built ing a vacation instead of a into the Healthy Michigan vote and stated Wednesday program in which partici­ that “the answer for me is to pants pay a portion of the go to the public.” Medicaid premium and Though the lemonade which they can reduce by Snyder squeezed from the taking an active part in the lemons on Wednesday management of their individ­ morning seemed to be of vin­ ualized health care plan. By tage quality, Sen. Rick Jones a undergoing physical, (R-Grand Ledge), who was •1 developing health mainte­ in attendance and was nance goals with a physician, acknowledged by Snyder and then document results on during the presentation, goal achievement, their share looked as if it were skunk of the Medicaid premium juice. can be reduced. “I asked for a vote,” main­ Also speaking were Dave tained Jones, “but [Senate Baum, president of Hastings Majority Leader Randy] Dave Baum, president of Hastings Fiberglass jokes Fiberglass, Dr. Douglas Richardville (R-Monroe) about having “never been introduced by a governor Smendik, family physician; decided not to move it for­ before.” Colette Scrimger, health ward. If I had to vote, I’d r - • * • • *** ■ .7 - i' “St 42 4 X V T* I ‘ A* • •• ,5 •V • * *• • <** • X •< & Propane bills too high? Stop feeding the pig and get Geo. rl J*. Bosch geothermal heating Ft -Rtf. jlfl Gov. Rick Snyder brings his Healthy Michigan cam­ paign to Pennock Hospital on Wednesday. vote ‘No.’ I’m just not con­ vinced that this isn’t a giant boondoggle. “We have Obamacare being forced on us here when everybody can sign up next year, according to Medicaid. Why this massive expan­ sion? My fear is that, in two or three years [under Snyder's Healthy Michigan program] we're going to be handed a bill for $300 mil­ lion to pay for this. “So, where do I find $300 million? You want me to cut revenue sharing? You want me to cut education? You want me to cut road funding, police and fire? You can’t just suddenly cut that kind of money.” Jones expressed sympathy for the uninsured and the “working poor,” but also questioned if it might be more fiscally prudent to pur­ chase catastrophic insurance policies for the uninsured, especially when, as he point­ ed out, individuals who are disabled, single and preg­ nant, or below the federal poverty level are already included on the Medicaid rolls. As for damage to the Republican Party due to an issue that’s dividing Senate Republicans from their gov­ ernor and House colleagues, Jones dismissed the possibil­ ity but also expressed some indignation at statements made by Snyder at Pennock. “I’m insulted, I’m not on vacation,” said Jones. “Every day my Facebook page tells you what I’m doing — even on Sunday afternoons after church. And I didn’t just cooling and systems * can I additional 30% federal tax credit, these systems are now more affordable than ever! BoschGeo.com/PropanePig .com Invented for life | WE HONOR PROTECTION protection plan extended ia/ARRANTIES A H BOSCH COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE CENTER ^5] MichiganChallenge how much you can save. Xr Proud Major Sponsor (i)PNC 1 LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON IVI7S> i,Our ';' / Diagnostic Computer Software npatible With All Makes & Models Hosted By ■I II Serving the * area for over 18 years! I Chombei JEFF DOBBINS! 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But 1 want the gov­ ernor to know that 1 have no vacations planned this sum­ mer and I will be at my desk everyday unless I’m in the district meeting with con­ stituents — and I won’t be at Gun Lake at my cottage.” Snyder may not be, either, for some time as he contin­ ues his Healthy Michigan tour with appearances today in Flint and as he cajoles sen­ ators to return to Lansing. “That’s where I need your help,” Snyder told his Pennock audience. “I hope one of the first things you'll do is to contact your senators and convince them that they need to get active. “This can be another big step in Michigan’s come­ back. Don’t get caught up in all the politics. Think about the person you might see in the emergency room today. In a year, do you want to see that same person sitting in the emergency room with no improvement in their life? “We have a broken sys­ tem, but I don't see any los­ ers if this is done right and I'm willing to take on the challenge. The worst answer is to do nothing.” DOBBINS r | b IK11' •Sj « J & ML MasterJHRHEHI years experience 24 HOUR TOWINC SERVICE AVAILABLE (fell �The Sun and News, Saturday, June 29, 2013/ Page 15 IVes tern Week enjoyed by many I Cm 1 Festival-goers enjoy the variety of foods presented at the Taste of Caledonia Market Street is a mecca for shoppers of all kinds. Everything from something from the blacksmith shop to spruce up a yard to some goodies for the kitchen as well as crafts and jewelry are available. ,7^ A*. Sc. MUD, >- •fc * ’ ** I • by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Parking lots closest to the Duncan Lake Middle School ball fields overflowed as a large crowd gathered to watch the Dave Steger Memorial Softball Game between the Downtown Merchants and the Caledonia Fire Department begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, following umpire Roger Loring's call to "Play Ball!" The Downtown Merchants fielded a team of merchants, relatives, friends. and village residents while the fire department fielded a team composed of firemen, relatives, and friends of the department. Jerry "Spud" Huver provided play-by-play coverage with the assistance of fire department chaplain Jerry Gore from the press box. The pitches of Todd Grinnage, southpaw and vil­ lage trustee, backed up by one of the better fielding Merchant teams in recent memory, proved to be diffi­ cult for the firemen to solve in the six-game series. Kids Day Wednesday cen­ tered on the theme of con­ necting kids with creatures and began with the lineup for the pet parade. Veterinarian Bob Jackson, who was judg­ ing the small animals, identified the categories to be used for judging all the animals: best look-alike between animal and owner/handler, best dressed or groomed between animal and owner/handler, and best western, A red Holstein calf named Vanilla, shown by Anna Wheler, and registered by Tara Good, was the overall champion winning Best in Show. until late in the game when Grinnage appeared to be tir­ ing. The game was still in reach for the fire department in the sixth inning when the score stood at 21 -12 in favor of the village. However, an eight-run scoring binge by the Merchants appeared to put the game away. Despite a valiant effort, the fire department, under the leadership of Chief Brian Bennett, was defeated 2914, giving the Downtown Merchants their fifth victory ' ■•’V Be n k at ■ F ’ «i riw smiii >1 ■ sitixi iiii*' i w I w. 7> 1 ■ ft > ft 1 BIB 11' B-llWtl —* K4 * IP1 * <■ "SENSIBLE" about your water! Over 35 years of experience *V < \ V j^L. tami Continued next page TASTE THE DIFFERENCE r* uiihni inflatable was a pirate ship providing kids an opportuni­ ty to stretch imagination without risking all the dan­ gers of pirate ships. Traditional old-fashioned children's games were enjoyed by youngsters and their families. This year, the Caledonia Band Boosters and the organizers of Western Week teamed up to share in the fun and proceeds of the Dunk Tank, which always appeals to all ages. Among those sit­ ting in the dunk tank were A total of 83 pets was reg­ istered for the pet parade. Following the parade, some animals received serv­ ices from veterinary special­ ists. Dr. Kurt Johnson per­ formed extractions and pre­ pared teeth on one horse in much the same fashion as a human dentist prepares a tooth for a crown. Dr. Chris Herring, besides judging farm animals, provided advice and recommendations to their owners. 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The first-ever art gallery on the corner of Main and Lake Streets drew an appre­ ciative audience that enjoyed watercolors, a composition of a turtle composed of a wok and pipes, paintings, and ceramics. Many of the artists were present to dis­ cuss their works with visi­ tors. Besides the gallery visi­ tors also had the opportunity to see a variety of art ranging from glass bead jewelry to photographs and pictures of Michigan scenes in the win­ dows of businesses along the street. The taxidermy in the windows of the paint store drew many admirers. The lobby of the Chemical Bank building also drew visitors with its display of watercol­ ors, metal art, and ceramics. Twelve restaurants from Caledonia and nearby com­ munities participated in the Taste of Caledonia. There was something for every­ body from simple foods to the sophisticated. Market-goers could graze from Asia, Europe, and Mexico to the American Midwest with some east coast influences. Desserts were present. Lovers of ice cream and other confections had only to step back across the street to visit an ice cream shop and vendors of baked goods and jams and preserves. Pickles, salsas, and other condiments were available for purchase. The 6 market featured crafts and jewelry as well as crafts fit­ ting into the arts category. The performing arts were represented Thursday evening by members of the Caledonia Dance Company. Demonstrating a relationship between the performing arts and ancillary personal deco­ rative arts, the Caledonia Hair Company provided a fashion show earlier in the evening. Friday saw Main Street change in appearance again as those participating in the car show drove or hauled their vehicles to assigned places. The oldest vehicle in the show was a 1928 Chevy owned by John Gackler of Caledonia and purchased at a dealership located where Mullers Paint N Paper store now stands. The newest was an all-electric Tesla sedan purchased over the internet [it is the only way the car is sold] and owned by Bill Constantino of Caledonia. Lessons in countryline­ dancing were available for all. Those who still had a yen for a piece of iron could visit the blacksmith, too. Throughout the festival, music played a role through both live and pre-recorded performances as well as gen­ res and styles. The Caledonia String Players performed •• 9 * ■ s r > t . A* 5 A > r.X T • ^9 I % I - . l>."f• • V, • •• 9<1- ' •• ^4 •. « A b ■■ •/ 7A"' 7 7 *• A• - % •’ 9 1 * 7f * 9. < •v, - ,'S • I .’V •—z* » \ rl i 9 9 < I 9 I 5 ■ r- JL- •' ’•■J /* J• A: -Qi w ■ •> J r •»I •Maw ll'l • •• >r ill * I Y >•* - • 'A IF4 - zi - * b w The 1928 Chevrolet owned by John Gackler takes honors as the oldest car in the show and, most likely, the record for single-family ownership of a vehicle. It was purchased by Gackler’s father in 1928 from the local dealership and it stilll runs. • Reminder • Hastings Banner Over 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 V 1 The Barry County Sheriff’s is participating in participate in Operation Dry Water this weekend as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities related to boating while under the influence of alco­ hol. The mission of Operation Dry Water also brings awareness and education to recreational boaters about the dangers of alcohol and drug use on the water. Deputies will be out in force looking for boaters whose blood alcohol content exceeds the state limit of. 10. The weekend will include increased patrols as well as boater education. Impaired boaters can be arrested and face serious penalties, including fines, jail time and loss of boating privileges. “We are dedicated to keeping boaters safe on our waters. Boating is a safe and enjoyable pastime when peoPUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 4 provided music for the horse-drawn carriage rides. Mike Naughton provided live music Thursday while Moonlighting Professional Sound and Lighting supplied the music for the fashion show. The Easy Idle Band performed live music Thursday. Deputies patrol lakes for drunk boaters in Operation Dry Water ***■ • A * Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News X » —** .— * Lakewood News * Maple Valley News r b -* • Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers — FTDr “-------- before the movie Wednesday. Live music was also provided by Paige and Savannah Wednesday. Ronnie Bailey and friends 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 the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. III 06800158 EQUAL HOUSMQ OPPORTUNITY pie stay alert and follow the rules,” said Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf in a released statement. “You will see our deputies out on the water looking for boaters who are operating a vessel under the influence.” Boating under the influ­ ence of drugs or alcohol con­ tinues to be a major problem across the nation. U.S. Coast Guard data reveals that alco­ hol is the primary contribut­ ing factor in recreational boating fatalities. Intoxicated boat operators and passen­ gers run a significantly CjMAmiki (..<nnu3irt> ( Mt CcxpunttiDO increased risk of being involved in a fatal boating accident. Operation Dry Water is a nationwide education and enforcement initiative launched by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators in 2009 in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard. 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High school i1 Thornapple Kellogg’s Casey Lawson (seated third from left) celebrates her signing ft • A A A AA A A* A ~ to join the Davenport University Women’s Cross Country team by (clockwise from Casey) TK varsity girls’ track and field coach Abby Kanitz, Davenport Cross Country coach Scott Cook, her father Jeff Lawson, brother James Lawson, mother Kathy Lawson, and TK varsity girls’ cross country coach Tammy Benjamin. (Photos by Kevin McGee) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor if recent Thornapple Kellogg High School gradu- ate Hayley Balsitis had the choice between gettin a guaranteed victory or being in a hard-fought battle $ to®1 against a varsity girls’ soccer team like South Christian or Caledonia, she'd take the tough task every time. f& w THORnmeuogg II*®41 I' Thornapple Kellogg’s Brooklynn LaMange (from left) and Kenzie Hamming cele­ brate their signing with the Davenport University Women’s Competitive Cheer team with TK varsity competitive cheer coach Abby Kanitz. “Winning an easy game isn't as satisfying as winning a game you were actually •1 challenged in and your hard work and talent have actual­ * * ly paid off." Balsitis said last month in the Thornapple Kellogg High School audito­ rium. Balsitis was one of eight Thomapple Kellogg seniors being celebrated for signin on to join collegiate athletic programs. She'll continue her soccer playing days at •4 Siena Heights University. She was honored along with Trojan teammate Demi Alexa Schipper (clockwise from bottom right) was joined by TK-Hastings varsity Scott, who will be joining a a a girls’ swimming coach Carl Schoessel, her father Judge Mike Schipper and mother the Spring Arbor Women's •It Lori Schipper as she celebrated her signing with Grand Valley State University to join Soccer program. The group also included the Lakers’ Women’s Swimming and Diving team. Casey Lawson, Kenzie •-to Hamming, Brooklynn LaMange and Alexa Schipper. The Trojans also celebrated the signings of Molly Lark (Alma College/volleyball) and Aaron Ordway (Trinity International University/football) who were unable to attend the event. Balsitis and Scott weren’t the only teammates in the group. 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They helped the Trojan team to its first ever appearance in the Division State 2 Championships as juniors. “We kind of like started 119 from the bottom and got to grow a lot as a program,” Hamming said. “That was really nice over the four years. Going to the state finals my junior year was definitely the highlight." Hamming thinks she'll study towards a degree in international business, while LaMange is undecided. Lawson will join that duo at Davenport, where she plans to run cross country and track. She was also a member of a state qualifying team, going to the Division 2 Lower Peninsula Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn with the TK varsity cross country team last fall. Lawson qualified for the Division 2 Finals in all four of her high school cross country seasons, winning state medals in her sopho­ more and junior seasons. She was most proud of the team accomplishments in her sen­ ior season though, placing fourth at the state finals after winning the OK Gold Conference championship. She’s been a little appre­ hensive at times. She wasn’t sure she'd like running when she started in seventh grade, but she was sure she liked the feeling!4 of winning races. She wasn't sure she'd run in college until she started get­ ting attention from coaches during her junior cross coun­ try season. “At first I thought it would be maybe too much to han­ dle, but then since I really love the sport I decided just to continue it," Lawson said. While Lawson, Hamming and LaMange started in the III. respective sports closer to middle school, Balsitis and jtiii a i wot. i nkVi Win ’ll >to ta I -aklsasim -'Mssji *4 UH 1 ■- sot >.'18^ to J.. 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For more information about KCC s athletics pro­ grams, visit www.kellogg.edu/athletics. Academic AU-MCCAA hon­ ors. which requires a mini­ mum 3.2 GPA earned through the completion of at least 36 credits.. Individual honorees included baseball player Patrick Bobolts of Middleville, a Thornapple Kellogg High School gradu­ ate. who earned Academic All-Conference. Academic All-MCCAA. Additionally. KCCs base­ ball and softball teams were recognized as MCCAA Academic Teams, a designa­ tion that requires a team GPA of at least 3.0. The col- Nearly two dozen Kellogg Community College student­ athletes and two KCC athlet­ ic teams have been recog­ nized by the Michigan Community College Athletic Association for their aca­ demic success over the course of the 2012-13 aca­ demic year. Twenty-three sludent-ath­ letes received MCCAA Academic All-Conference honors, which requires a minimum 3.0 grade point average earned through the completion of at least 36 credits. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Minutes reflect no promises made to village taxpayers 1 ftO 2MO1V nuoD ooftoi miov a r oga ii wl ,«)0£ rfr ortl ifi v got oovo I BOO Ol gfillim oq odt luJ I" I io Jedi ioifob jnuoo ;dlim I bsrl iwvni ilosm iwode mmq by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Official minutes from pre­ vious Middleville Village Council meetings do not reflect any promise made to voters about a reduced millage rate as one council mem­ ber insisted took place in 2009. The issue was brought up at the June 25 council meet­ ing when council member Joyce Lutz asked the council to consider a reduction in the millage rate "as we promised the people in 2009." Lutz argued that the coun­ taxpayers" cil "promised that when the village's deficit was eliminated, the council would lower the millage rate back to what it An had been previously, investigation into previous meeting minutes, however, shows no record of such a promise being made. Some council members said they remember having a discussion about possibly reducing the rates at some time, but no official action was ever recorded. The village is coming out of deficit this year in the funds and will begin working on the 2014 budget in August. Village Manager Rebecca Fleury said millage rates are determined during the budget process and it would be appropriate for council members to have dis­ cussions at that time. Council member Shannon Endlsey said she too remem­ bered a discussion about at least lowering the tax rate. She also voted "No" on the tax increase in 2010. She said she voted "no" because she recognized that once taxes are raised they rarely are reduced. Council member Mike Lytle emphatically reiterated that nothing was officially promised. "We had a discussion," maintained Lytle, “we didn t promise anything. The min­ utes don't reflect any prom­ ises made.” Lutz claimed not all infor­ mation from the meetings is recorded but Village Clerk Elaine Denton said, whenev­ er a vote is taken on a matter, the information is recorded in the minutes. At the May 25, 2010 council meeting, the council approved increasing the tax millage to 12.5 mills to help get the village out of deficit spending. Of the 12.5 mills, 2.0 mills was allocated to major streets. Voting in favor of the millage increase were 2010 council members Sue Reyff, Phil Van Noord, Lutz, Lytle, and Sue Merrrill. Council members opposing the hike were Endsley and See MINUTES, pg. 13 W •c. / *■ r Zf J - A — •** * -Ml * • ** I * * __ —- • *- -■■ * J. i\ > > * 4 Fireworks light up night sky The Fourth of July might be over, but the fireworks are not. The fireworks show at Gun Lake takes place tonight, Saturday July 6. The Gun Lake Protective Association will launch the display near Murphy’s Point at the end of the peninsula that divides the lake. Fireworks show will start at dusk or approximately 10:20 p.m. Ample park­ ing is available at the state park. This photo was taken of the Algonquin Lake fire­ works Thursday night. Controversy develops on Yankee Springs board I 10M iqtndn gniiqZ rirnsm oz nq rrequZ sd ted I ) lisa foiqml softtqoi leiriT iiert oof lliw 219 Hew pni by Fran Favennan 5ra# Writer Momentary confusion and abrupt silence is how Yankee Springs Township Board members reacted to the sur­ prise announcement from Supervisor Mark Englerth at a special June 26 meeting that he was appointing him­ self to the Gun Lake Improvement Board to replace Clerk Janice Lippert. “Do you know about this?” Trustee Mary Cook, the first to recover from the precipitated by silence Englerth's announcement asked Lippert. “It is the first I have heard of it,” responded Lippert. Then, more silence. The board had gathered to conduct a public hearing required before the budget for fiscal year 2013-14 could It was be adopted. bombshell. Englerth's though, that dominated the evening. Using an agenda catch-all most often used to serve notice an item will be on a future meeting agenda as his launching•j point, Englerth stated that he was replacing Lippert because she had missed meetings and, in his view, was not representing Yankee Springs Township He adequately enough, asked for a motion to approve the action. "Mark, I am concerned about workload," the Treasurer John Jerkatis responded, referencing an earlier statement by Englerth that he was figuring 50 hours a week on township busi­ ness. The discussion then ended with a tabling of the - M request. A review by the Sun and News of Gun Lake Improvement Board meeting minutes covering the period from May 24, 2012 to June 13 revealed that Lippert had missed three meetings, two of them due to illness. Englerth first attended a GLIB meeting Feb. 28 and also attended the May 23 meeting but did not attend the June 13 meeting. A review of the Michigan statute establishing lake tie improvement boards also reviewed by the Sun and News revealed that the four townships on Gun Lake are each entitled to one voting member of the board and the Gun Lake Protective Association is entitled to one voting representative. Other voting members of the board are county commissioners arry James DeYoung, County and Don Black, Allegan County and Drain Commissioners Russ arger. Barry County, and Denise Medemar, Allegan County. Since the statute is very clear that a voting member­ ship for a township requires the approval of the town­ ship's legislative body, the township board now faces a difficult situation. If the board agrees with Englerth's request, he faces the likelihood of continuing to be a non-voting member of the audience at GLIB meetings whose participation is limit­ ed to the public comment period. If Lippert refuses to resign to make way for Englerth, the board would be required to remove her. At press time Lippert was out of town and not available for comment. * • 1,4- £: r u . * * *• * I'JS. ■ -r • • •* t* I Morning drink of water This cornfield off Grange Road gets a drink of water early Friday morning. Irrigation systems^ayen’t had to work with temperatures expected to swell into the upper 80s the next few days, farmtoo hard this growing season but Weather conditions have been very good this year for the crops with the corn shooters will be watching carefully. ing well past the old saying of "knee high by the Fourth of July." (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) In This Issue • Yankee Springs residents meet with attorney • Wireless service eyes Middleville water tower for access • TK Board fills vacancy • Kilt Klassic gets Independence Day celebration off • Muskie subject of DNR meeting 4 < ( •n * • IF* •r» * �Saturday, duty 6, 2013 pa?e 2/The Sun and Planning permits take separate roads in Yankee Springs by Fran Faverman Staff Writer * Not every application for a special-exception use permit can go as smoothly as it did for Jack McCloskey who received juick approval from the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission following a public hearing on June 27 concerning his request to place a second storage build* ing on his property at 2918 Beatrice. The other application and hearing for Carl Perrin, of Perrin Excavating Company, did not go as smoothly. ci Perrin wants to use a lot on Park Drive between the Boardwalk Condominium development and adjacent residential property as the site for operating his dredg­ ing business. The lot is zoned C-3, a commercial zoning designation requiring an SEU permit for construction activity. The property, owned by Bill Boyle, had been used for a commercial marina prior to the establish­ ment of the condominium HASTINGS 4 DUALITY THEATERS $5. iTi 269 205-4900 Downtown Naotlnns on Slato St. GOT! cow Aacebaob BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:001:00 PM ' Ostial M SMUng (J) SHOWTIMES 7M • 7/11 I TITLES AHO TlMfS SUSJfCT TO CHANGf 030 DESPICABLE ME 2 (PG) I o. a »rmr DAILY 9 10 ODESPICABLE ME 2 (PG) SAT-SUN 11:20, 1 40. 4 15. 6 45 MON TH 4:15. 6 45 GALORE RANGER (PG-13) SAT-SUN 12:00. 3:15. 620. 9 30 MON TH 3 15, 6 20, 9:30 O'! THE NEAT (R) SAT-SUN 11 10. 1 50. 4 30. 7:10. 9 50 MON TH 4:30, 7:10. 9 50 O MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (G) SAT-SUN 11:00. 1 30, 4: MON TH 4 00. 6 30. 9: .6 30.9 o development. Perrin said property own­ ers have approached him about dredging channels in the area. Operating from the lot, which Boyle is allowing him to use at no charge, would be much more con­ venient than using other space available to him since trips of barges loaded with excavated material would be avoided. At the moment, Perrin is just parking equip­ ment on the property. His ill comments about the Cuddy Drain also left many in the audience with the impression that Perrin was also expect­ ing to have a contract for some of that operation. Questions from commissioners covered proposed hours of operation and dis­ posal of the dredged materi­ al. Commissioner Michael Cunningham asked if Perrin was proposing a one-time use this year. Perrin said that was his intention and that he would not be operating on holidays. Commissioner Greg Purcell inquired about permits from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality since, apparently, all dredg­ ing operations require per­ mits. A question by Purcell to the representative of the Boardwalk Homeowners « Association drew an answer stating that there was nothing in the bylaws about commer­ cial activity, the develop­ ment in all its phases was to be strictly residential. Frank Fiala, commission chair, commented that requirements for the permit Perrin was seeking were proper control and compati­ bility with the surrounding area. ‘....................... -----------* ! : —_______ I I I I • I • 00 9952 B Cherry Valley Ave SE ^ledonia, Ml 49316 • 616-891-2442 I •! t Residents objected. Robert Lippert, a resident of Park Drive and who held the township zoning admin­ istrator position when the Boardwalk development was built, said there were agree­ ments with the developer that limited activities but enforcement of the agree­ ments had been difficult. “Approval of the permit is spot zoning,” he concluded. “The site is commercial by mistake,” slated Tim Gehrke, another resident of Park Drive. “Other areas can be used for launching. The property is between two resi­ dential areas. It is incumbent on a contractor to know and observe the law.” Another resident said she felt blindsided by the sudden appearance of the equipment. Jerry Artz, representing the Gun Lake Protective Association, was concerned about work being done with­ out permits. Perrin interject­ ed that he had checked with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the DEQ. Not all the residents were opposed. Brent Bertram said the site was used for launch­ ing its equipment by the company harvestingI weeds in the lake and slips were being rented by homeowners. Corey White said he needed to have his channel dredged, that he could not use his boat. Fiala reminded the com­ mission that the Cuddy Drain work had to be considered. After a brief discussion, commissioners agreed there had to be a place, that mov­ ing material on barges across the lake posed risks of spillage. Fiala moved to table the permit, renotice all the parties for a new hearing, ancj revisit the issue. The motion was tabled. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the commis» sion wi” 56 Thursday, July JVUAV-‘he L°W7hip hall, 284 N. Briggs Road. 5 ORIGINAL DAWGS FOR $5.99 i- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ••22 X (Ketchup, Mustard, Relish, Onion Only) (Other toppings available at $ 59 per Dawg) With presenttion of this coupon. Not valid in combination with other discounts. 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One way they’re able to keep pace with the fast-mov­ ing'4 changes is to participate in training and professional development. I ^ast year more than 1,000 school board members statewide participated in MASB’s professional devel­ opment program for elected school leaders. Collectively, school board members spent »!• about 7,000 hours attending board training courses in the traditional classroom setting, and another 864 hours in the online setting. 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MASB’s Certified Board­ member Awards honors members for seven levels of achievement and advanced specialties. Al.' r mobtM « It Stif® * i llffi k limitation. The planning commission will also hold a public hear­ ing at its Tuesday, Aug. 6 regular meeting to consider the final planned unit devel­ opment for Towne Center. Both meetings will be held in the village hall and are open to the public. ter ren Saturday Hours Professional Services! (Just North of Middle Villa Inn) 269.795.4254 ■ rtf >»*■ Middleville planning commission sets two public hearings The Middleville Planning Commission will hold two public hearings this month. A special meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 22 to consider a special use permit for part of Bradford White’s expansion project. The special use per­ mit is required because of the project exceeding a height * j *1 ft ‘ earns MASB honors I* * NEW LOCATION & A * r K.. •*? M15- JAL* -ft K * L2 d«‘r Farmers markets in the area are *■•mi ming with fresh produce coming into season and shoppers finding their way to the fresh fruits, flowers and vegetables, along with handmade treats, crafts and other items. Pictured is the Friday morning Middleville Farmer's Market. The market is open in Middleville every Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m. The market is located in the parking lot behind vil­ lage hall near Stagecoach Park. In Caledonia, the market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church parking lot near the inter­ section of M-37 and 100th Street. The market will be open every Saturday through Oct. 26. (photo by Julie Makarewicz) LI hair & tanning P IL Farmers marke ts booming I S h eZK AbtI tlAjL&S 0 a" ts Watch for Our Grand Opening Specials! V I aiedJ! k *M I nia k1 Great Product Selections! www.caledoniavisioncenter.com 616-891-2020 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 4931 ______ Richard J. Choryan, O.D. H VQII �The Sun and News, Saturday, July 6, 2013/ Page 3 -1 M *r Yankee Springs residents meet with attorney Cuddy Drain Project is owners affected by the proj­ scheduled for July 23 follow­ ect. Staff Writer Six goals were list ­ ing the acceptance of a reso ­ Costs to resolve the ed in the resolution. The first lution from Wayland Cuddy Drain dilemma and five concern engineering and waiving Township the how those costs should be design requirements to be $5,000 per mile limit on the divided between the two bor­ met: Prevention of flooding expense of the project and dering counties dominated a on all developed property, expanding its scope. Yankee June 28 meeting between a protection of all residents Springs Township is con ­ group of Yankee Springs res­ from flooding and water cerned because the Cuddy idents, township attorney damage, limitation of all Drain, located in Allegan John Lohrstorfer, township debris (woody debris of all County, discharges into Gun supervisor Mark Englerth, types, floating waste, and Lake. The drain is an inter ­ and Barry County Drain other material) from flowing county drain under the juris ­ Commissioner Russ Yarger. into the culvert and into the diction of Barry County Also discussed was a Barry Cuddy Channel discharging Drain Commissioner Russ County Road Commission into Gun Lake, limitation on Yarger and Allegan County proposal to install a box cul­ sand and other sediment Drain Commissioner Denise vert on Patterson Road to from the culvert to the Medemar. solve a possible washout of Cuddy Channel making the The draft resolution the road. channel un-navigable, and prepared by Purcell for con ­ Residents attending the minimization of the flow of sideration by the group meeting were Jerry Artz and E. coli and other deleterious expressed the view that, Deb Masselink representing bacteria into the culvert, while the culvert recom ­ the Gun Lake Protective channel and Gun Lake. mended by the Cuddy Association (GLPA), and The final goal is Intercounty Drainage Board Greg Purcell and Rich that the cost of the entire is needed to ensure the via ­ Beukema representing the project (the culvert and the bility of transportation over Yankee Springs Township drain) be consolidated and and the long-term stability of Commission. Planning apportioned in a fair and Patterson Road over the Janelie Hohm, specialist in equitable manner for all resi ­ Cuddy Drain, the project as nonpoint pollution, repre­ dents and users of the drain proposed does not meet other Michigan the sented and Patterson Road. needed goals to protect the of Department It is this provision which interests of all the residents Environmental Quality. drew the most discussion at of the watershed. Yankee The meeting the meeting. Springs also wishes to add reflected a sense of urgency The first considera ­ goals to protect the interests because the hearing for tion surfaced is that the goals of its residents and property determination of need for the By Fran Faverman 2 «W|I -• nt’ £ H ISKa B Budget approved at special IHa ® italic Bi . jijl •III: . 1 “W ’•> t awt adwt - Jt Ut! — -... r ., I ■Rs s«k: inn ■ini it tei ‘ EJEX. I■ I r Io rint Mil ai.ii aflM I-. M i K® V * .J :Blt 9. sat®*’ is ggr ini “’J & meeting in Yankee Springs Treasurer John Jerkatis ques­ by Fran Fa verman tioned the size of the $7,500 Staff Writer Despite some discussion increase in compensation to and disagreement about a Alice Jansma, who is the resolution on employee administrative assistant to wages, the Yankee Springs Supervisor Mark Englerth. Township board unanimous­ Jansma will be paid an annu­ ly approved its 2013-14 fis- al salary of $12,500. His pri­ mal year budget at a special mary concern is the absence of a job description, which meeting held June 26. The township agreed to Englerth has agreed to write. •It expenditures of $1,076,864 He also had concerns about to be supported by a tax rate the $65 per diem payment of $1.3957 mils. The budget for extra meetings; his con­ proposal also included tech­ cern was how the per diem nical changes in the account­ was defined. The resolution ing for funds derived from was approved 4-1, Jerkatis special assessment districts dissenting, None of the salaries of to comply with changes elected officials were required by the state. The resolution for the changed. The supervisor establishment of employee continues at $23,408; the wages drew some discussion. clerk at $24,764, and the 4^“ 'Ji f I ' w I W W- /Z ft I J i ■IJ II 1 9 4 9 A SwrengA SINCE K___ ■/ buying gold AND SILVER TOO! Local • Trusted • Fair • A 9369 Cherry Valley (M37) In the D&W Caledonia Village Center 616-891-5750 SwierengaJewelers.com 8 <o $21, 396. treasurer at q>zi, Trustees will receive $3,900 each. The constable will receive $140 a month for liquor inspections and $65 per meeting attended. In other business, Englerth appointed Al Schwennesen, a former trustee and a former planning commissioner to the vacancy on the zoning board of appeals. The board approved the appointment unanimously. First presented at an earlier meeting and tabled, Jerkatis represented his reso­ lution to rescind the 1 per­ cent administrative fee the township is allowed to levy on tax bills to cover the costs of preparing and mailing the tax bills. He had argued that the $76,000 was an unfair imposition on taxpayers and the township's surplus did not justify the fee. The motion was approved unani­ mously. The next regularly sched­ uled meeting of the Yankee Springs Board of Trustees will be July 11 at 7 p.m. at the township hall, 284 North Briggs Road. The regularly scheduled meeting will be preceded by a neighborhood •It meeting about the Cuddy Drain project at 5:30 p.m. Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 bilize the structure. Sand traps were also mentioned. Lohrstorfer observed that costs for the goals expressed by Yankee Springs needed to be available, how costs will be shared needed to be deter­ mined, and how to determine what is a fair and equitable distribution of costs. In other words, what is Yankee Springs Township prepared to pay for what it wants? Englerth maintains that Yankee Springs residents pay more than their fair share and Allegan County resi­ dents pay less although both benefit equally from Patterson Road. neighborhood A meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, July 11 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the town­ ship hall, 284 North Briggs Road, to update Yankee Springs residents on the sta­ tus of the action plan. The regular board meeting will follow at 7 pm. A special board meeting •It will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16 to deter­ mine the action plan to be presented at the July 23 meeting. Before the plan can be presented to the □ Determination Board, it must be approved by the township board of trustees. Once it is approved, the resolution can be presented to the Drain Commission for presentation at the July 23 meeting. & I tA .^1 *** ogy studies, especially if water is showing up without rainfall. A continuing thread through the discussions has o been an apparent difference in practices between the two road commissions. Beukema, 12985 Valley Drive, has said publicly that, after every major rainstorm, he retrieves from the canal in front of his residence debris such as planks, railroad ties, logs and large pieces of brush chipped by the Allegan County Road Commission and left by the roadside for home owners who want the wood. The practice of the Barry County Road Commission is to collect the wood debris and dispose of it. Lohrstorfer pointed out that any contract with a ven­ dor could specify the respon •It ­ sibility for disposing of the debris. was Lohrstorfer present to facilitate the development of a plan to be presented to the Drain Board at the July 23 meeting and to Road Commission, the Commission. Additional sediment from the First Street ditch, a result of the failure to stabilize the •SJ sides of the ditch, was recognized as a contribution to additional sediment making its way into the Cuddy channel. Janelie Hohm, nonpoint pollution specialist, suggest­ ed the use of coir logs to sta- represent extras that were not included in the engineering estimate received by the agencies. Extras such as retention ponds, cleaning existing sand traps, stabiliz­ ing the banks of a ditch to prevent additional material from flowing through the culvert will cost money. No numbers are available for those additional costs. The culvert project has been estimated at according $330,000 to Yarger. Englerth maintains it will be at least $400,000. He also wants to know how the formulas for the sharing of costs were determined because he feels the present distribution of costs is unfair and inequitable. Yarger commented that for the culvert the cur­ rent division is 50 percent ($150,000) from the Barry County Road Commission and 50 percent from the Barry and Allegan County Drain Commissions ($75,000 each). On the Barry County side, the township would pay 10-15 percent; the county would pay 20 per­ cent, and drain district resi­ dents would pay 15 percent. On the east side of Patterson, there are 113 parcels cover­ ing about 50 acres; on the west side in Allegan County there are 82 parcels covering 4,000 acres. Englerth ripost­ ed that he wanted the hydrol­ az XI > M “tF ra ~ *■ I• - ’ Nails & Spa Tn I J A •. 4 < 9357 Cherry Valley (In the D&W Plaza), Caledonia (616) 891-1139 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30-7:30 i 8MF •Am ■V - VT2 '^1 p CM 'O)•Ji 3 I00 co o I I I I I I I i i i i i ! 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Sunday (Spanish Mass)...................... 269.743.4104 MomingStarChurchOnline.org J* tv 159 131st Avenu Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Services: 10:00 a.m. 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm J Th? OTime Jffletljolnsit €Ijurd) i I J 'jM 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Al Strouse Royle Bailard Phone: (269) 948-2261 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Rev. Jodie Flessner. Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org An Evangelical Covenant Community Senior Pastor CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 10:00 a.m. Worship. ('hiIdrcn s Sunday School & Chut I during worship, K - 3rd Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays at 6 p.m. Mornin g/^Star IL J L?- Associate Pastor Phone:(616)868-6437 A 00 MIDDLEVILLE SUMMER SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9:30am/11am 20 State Street Middleville, Ml / www.tvcweb corn 'Builduiq j :Hi> Church 'In lb lUhl tluvihjli lb * •i««8 PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 GOD'S WORD NOURISHES Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace n Sunday mornings at 9.30am worship warms tneheart Confessions of Truth Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyvillc Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship .......................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School......................................... 10:45 a m. Pastor David Bosse her Church Office: (616) 868-6402 www.lakesidecommunity.org A full Gospel Bible Church where ’•Xh is Sometwt.ty “Everybody MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Come Worship with Us 708 W. Main Street ------------- Schedule of Services:----------Sunday Worship Service 11: lit a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-9623 T i _____ ' Sunday 9:30 & 11:15 am Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 'A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH” Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 middlevillecrc.org 111 Church St Office: (269) 795-9266 r ? ^cornerstone Ci >, church 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children’s ministry during worship 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue making .sense of Me stuff wp sometimes take for grantaf Peace r m ti i r h .PeaceChurch 616.881.8113 Pastor Tony Shumaker h ww.umcmiddleville.o 8655 Whitneyvillc Avenue. Alto (616) 891-8661 •t Celebrating 50 Years in 2012 •• Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Jr. & Sr. Youth Group 6:00 p.m Wednesday AWANA 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer 6:45 p.m. Interim Pastor. Rev. Ernie Fiehig www.whitneyvillehihle.org • •• f WMM •-■■te- • l .the point Fellowship Church authentic church for the modem world 4935 Whitneyville Ave Located between 52"'1 and 48!1, St. Join us Sundays @ 9 & 11 am for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick and children's church M49 78th Street. Celedon*. Ml 4U16 616-898-9660 '38^ whitneyville WWW th*oo.ntch .rr ■ cor-. (Frere Orend Rapid* Go South on M 37, then Weet on 78th Street] Middleville United Methodist Church Monday 7:00 pm www.cornerstonemi.org T/wc' f//<' Bible ^TJhurch Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www WhitneyvilleFellowship org - 616-868-0621 Ll Yankee Springs Bible Church Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mil£ off M-37 in Irving) 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer* 10: O A M. Holy Communion Pt. Rev David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netmlnistrtes org/see/churches.exe/chl 7897 ■—i 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 06800318 X �The Sun and News, Saturday, July 6, 2013/ Page 5 dditional road bids approved by Middleville council By Julie Makarewicz Sta# Writer Because work is still underway on the reconstruc­ tion of Bender Road, the Middleville Village Council learned Tuesday night that the $76,186 it approved in additional contracts with Pavin Michigan Paving and Materials for work on West Main Street (Green Lake Road), First Street, and the Bernard Court cul-de-sac may represent a savings. Department of Public Works Director Duane Weeks said there is some cost saving by using the same company that is cur­ rently working on Bender Road. Weeks reminded the coun­ cil the work on West Main Street or Green Lake Road by the high school and mid­ dle school is not a complete repair. "It will give us a road we can maintain for a given Xl • (K A V MB Wo •Sre I *«A period of time,” said Weeks, “but at some time we will have to do a rebuild of that road.” Weeks told council mem­ bers that work this summer could help prolong the life of the road for as long as four of five years, but said there’s no guarantee. "What we do will improve the look and ride on that road," said Weeks. Council members were also reminded that, although it is a busy stretch of road with the schools there, the truck route has eliminated much of the heavy truck traf­ fic from that road. Cost of repairs to Green Lake Road are $52,959. Costs to repair First Street are $14,913 and costs for the cul-de-sac at Bernard Court are $8,313. In another matter at Tuesday’s committee of the whole meeting, council members heard the annual actuarial valuation report for (Municipal MERS Retirement Employees’ MERS is a System), statewide non-profit organi­ zation that has helped pro­ vide retirement plans for municipal employees for more than 65 years. There are nearly 800 municipalities serviced by MERS with more than 100,000 active and retired participants. The annual actuarial valu­ ation report for the period ending Dec. 31,2012, shows a downward trend in the vil­ lage’s funding position com­ pared to previous years. The village accrued liability is about 78 percent funded at this time, down from 80 per­ cent in the previous year and down sharply from being overfunded just a few years ago. MERS Mike Overly, Regional Manager, told the council there are several fac­ tors to consider when employees and discussed the situation. The two sides said they are willing to work together and want to do what’s best for the employ­ ees and the village. The A union members have agreed not to re-open their contract at this time to cause potential financial harm to the village. Village President Charlie Pullen reported •IB the village manager’s contract expires Dec. 31, 2013. He said he has been discussing the con­ tract with village manager Rebecca Fleury and he intends to bring a proposed contract to the July 9 council meeting for all members to review. Council will consider a transfer of a village easement with John and Kellie Bremer at 926 Arlington to the Barry County Drain Commission. The easement is needed to complete the Middleville -Town Center Drain project. reviewing their information. watch. He said he understands the Part of the decrease can be blamed on the declines in council’s concerns, but the world markets since assured them there were no 2008. MERS strives for an 8 "red flags" thrown up at percent annual return on MERS for the village. investments, but that was not Overly told council members met in 2008 and years fol­ they can make changes to their plan, but told them he lowing. Overly said the markets does not think it’s necessary are rebounding now and the at this time. The village council also 8 percent goal being met, but that there were years when discussed a letter from the that goal was not met and village’s Teamster Local 214 union. The letter requested »!• will take time to rebound. Overly reminded village the village not impose leaders they also experienced increased health care costs a high number of retirees in on employees through the remainder of the collective recent years. He said while the village bargaining agreement that is slightly below average in runs through Jan. 2015. The the state for funding levels village is under state guide­ at this time, he’s not con­ lines, however, that call for an 80/20 split in health care cerned. "It takes time to get out of costs. If the village does not hits in the market like we follow the mandate, the vil­ in experienced 2008," lage will lose more than Overly said. "The village in $8,000 in non-compliance no way is in bad shape. But it penalties. Two council mem­ is something we’ll want to bers met with the union •el I Wireless service eyes Middleville water tower for access tat By Julie Makarewicz Sta# Writer There could be a new wireless Internet service coming to the Middleville area soon. from Representatives FreedomNet asked the vil­ lage council Tuesday to con­ sider a lease agreement allowing it to lease space on the village water tower by Page Elementary School on Bender Road. *• GREAT RATES & LOCAL SERVICING 1 L ?• Dann Mulder •r • Personal Service • Experienced Lenders • No Application Fee Call Dann Mulder at 616.891.2530 orapply at www.unitedbankofmichigan.com NMLS1133188 j tt UNITED DANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION I be Equipment could placed on top of the tower to provide high speed Internet in to customers the Middleville area. Company representatives told council members that they expect the water tower service will be able to reach customers about three miles to the east, 2.5 miles to the north and between seven and eight miles to the south and west. They explained this is wireless service and not satellite service. It is not affected by the weather con­ ditions like satellite service, they said. Rees Williams with FreedomNet said, also unlike satellite service that requires users to pay for the amount of service used, its wireless service is unlimited. "It seems like this area needs reliable Internet con­ nection and the water tower location is what we need to start making a bigger foot •It ­ print in the village," said Williams. He said many people in ■ ■ Z MICHIGAN Illi JI lU - the area have only satellite choices. FreedomNet, he said, is a Michigan company with 64 towers statewide to date. It began offering wire­ less Internet in 2003 in Grand Rapids and has expanded throughout West Michigan since then. Council members said they want to check refer­ ences on the company and learn more about it before considering a lease agree­ ment. Williams said there are a variety of ways a lease agreement can be written. In some cases, he said, FreedomNet provides free service to the village or township along with a monthly lease amount. The UU variable Vclliauiv lease can alsoJ be depending on the number of users. In other matters at the committee of the whole meeting Tuesday: Manager • Village Rebecca Fleury asked per­ mission to use PublicSurplus.com, an on­ line auction service, to sell some unused items owned by the village. She told council members there is no cost to the village. All costs are passed on to the buyers. Council members said they had no problems with using the service. • Village Clerk Elaine Denton asked village council Council reimbursement. members said they might need to review their policy about excused and unex­ cused absences by council members at meetings. officials of her absence prior to a meeting and the reason for her absence. Fleury said she was not aware of the pay issue, but said she didn’t believe it was correct and would review and make full members to sign up for times to meet and greet residents at the July 27 Taste of Middleville event. Thornapple Township and the village will co-share a space at the event and are still considering what to give away as food or drink items. The village and township officials are asked to each contribute $10 toward the cost of the space and the food to be given away. • Fleury showed the coun­ cil members a sample of a community calendar done in another community and asked if the council was interested in creating a Middleville calendar for res­ idents. The calendar would contain important dates including tax dates, elec­ tions, council meeting dates and events. Price quotes for 2,000 calendars is $4,086. The council would give cal­ endars to residents. Council members said they like the idea, but that it’s a lot of money to spend at this time. They said they would like to nnnoirlpr consider it it QCTQin again in in another year. • Council member Joyce Lutz questioned why council member Shannon Endsley’s pay had been pro-rated because she had missed some meetings. Endsley said the meetings missed were all excused absences and that she always notified village shear pleasure Freshen up your look for summer.. 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Full-time student honorees must have completed at least 12 credit hours in the semes­ ter; part-time student honorees were enrolled in at least six credit hours durin; 2J the semester and have completed at least 18 credit hours cumulatively. Local students on the honors lists include: Lucy Karcher FREEPORT, Ml - Lucy Karcher, of Freeport, passed away July 1, 2013 at her home in Freeport. She was bom February 27, 1914, in Freeport, the daugh­ ter of Warren and Nellie (Tewksbury) Kidder. Lucy was a charter member of Church of Jesus Christ of Day Saints Latter in Hastings. Lucy was a lover of nature and enjoyed gardening and all her flowers, she was an avid bird watcher and had many species to watch at her feeders. Lucy was a caretak­ er to many members of her family and surrogate mother to many of her siblings, nieces and nephews. Some of Lucy's fondest memories are when she and Neal were buildin their home in the woods known earlier as "KIDDERVILLE". Larry Allerding. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; siblings, William, Evelyn, Belle, Byran, Beulah, Letha, Virginia, George, Warren, Mabel and Thelma; half brothers, Jay and Harry; half sister, Waneta. Lucy's family received friends Friday, July 5, 2013 at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, Middleville, where a funeral service was conducted with Bishop Curtis Reed Lucy will be greatly missed officiating. JJ Burial took by both her family and place in Freeport Cemetery. Full-time church family. Memorial contributions to High honors Lucy was married to the the Barry Community Delton — Tammy Moore. love of her life Neal Karcher Hospice will be appreciated. Hastings — Samuel for 59 years, and he preceded Please visit www.beeler- Church, Chase Coughlin, her in death on July 18, 1988. gorefuneral.com to leave a Gabraelle Eaton, Grant Lucy is survived by her condolence message for Heide, Maicee Herrington, half brothers, Kelly and« Lucy's family. Danielle Hobbs, Susan Herman; several nieces and Johnson-Byrd, Corrine nephews and special friend: Lubbers, Crystal Maitland, Casey Martin, Steven Maurer, Martin Ogrodzinski, Marianne Paige, Taelor Price, Mallori Spoelstra, Nikki Spurgeon, Christian Yonkers. Middleville Linda Gildea. Plainwell Michelle Vegetables are ready for community garden. wants or needs fresh pro­ picking at the Caledonia The garden is open to any­ duce. United Methodist Church one in the community who Radishes, broccoli, cherry tomatoes and lettuce are ready to be harvested. Thousands Are Saying "Good-Bye" to Joint & There are also weeds to be Muscle Pain Who Thought THEY NEVER COULD! pulled and other plants to tend to ensure a successful growing season for other Introducing Hydraflexin: I°PTen^U ■ vegetables later this summer. Pain ^r^' Thousands report end of pain Anyone can work in the and inflammation, new flexibility The Kent County Animal gardens, and the produce is and NO side-effects. available to anyone in the Shelter is currently using 2 Capsules Daily Is All community. several grants and donations / Back Pain That It Takes To Get The garden is located at to help boost adoptions. A GONE!' The Relief You Deserve! 8754 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, new fee schedule is expected ✓ Knee & Leg •CH atxixnr to help those funds last even I ’ north of the high school. ■t longer than previously Pain GONE!' planned. / Finger & Previously, without grants */ no longer Wrist Pain or special adoption fees, * ****«—. — • b. wake up stiff!" 1 * •• GONE!' *4 could cost as adopting a dog 'Hydrtflexi< in means I no longer 1 wake up stiff or with pain in my knee.' much as $172; cats could / Hips Shoulder - Lolita R., Palos Heights, IL cost $120. & Elbow Pain GONE!' Call today to find out how you can “The Kent County Board • This product has no( been reviewed or evaluated by get a FREE bottle of Hydra flexin. the U.S. Food & Drug Adminstration. This product is not of Commissioners approved You have nothing to lose but your pain. intended to treat, diagnose or cure any disease or illness reducing the cost of spay and A testimonial represents the experience of just one Hot available in stores. person. Your experience or result may be different We neuter operations starting look forward to hearing from you. ••• This offer is limited to one borrle per US household July 1,” said Adam London, 24 hours - 7 days a week C Biocentric Health. 2009. AH rights reserved. health officer for the Kent County Health Department, which oversees the animal shelter. “Discounted rates will make adoption a more P Caledonia Community Cable Corporation > CHANNEL 98 affordable option and allow us to send more pets home with loving families.” Vegetables ready for picking; weeds need pulling Merrick, Arika Retherford, Kaley Shook. Ashley Richland Merica. Brittany Wayland Awrey. Highest honors Delton — Chelsea Cravens, Kimberlie Davis, Sharon Kosier, Joseph Martin. Hastings — Alexandra Azarcon, Anna Banister, Thomas Carpenter, Marie Feldpausch, Cody Hom, Amy Lancaster, Sean McClelland, Ben Zaccanelli. Middleville — Bryce Davis, Steve Gray, Joshua McCoy. Plainwell — Tiffany Bryant, Brooke Lambert. Shelbyville — Lois Vantuinen. Part-time High honors •w Caledonia — Gale Mello. Delton — Cody Anderson, L Katrina Jacobs, Douglas Lynch, Maria Ogg, Justin Ritchie, Amanda Thompson. Freeport — Christopher Bailey. Hastings — Alicia Ayars, Stacie Baldry, Torn Barry, Sarah Chaffee, Jeri Depue, Ashley Diekhoff, Karlee Diekhoff, Kara Echtinaw, Rebecca Gahan, Leona Hall, Emily Hodges, Cassandra Huver, Jeremy Ibbotson, Leslie James, Shay Kidder, Lacy Lancaster, Monica Livingston, Sarah Micklatcher, Krystal Miller, Alicia Morehouse, Amber Pickard, Samantha Sherk, 5 Breonna Sinclair, Jacquelyn Siska. Middleville Yvonne Aspinall, Amanda Beam, Vanessa Glass, Lisa Jensen, Ashley Nash, Travis Olczak, Adrienne Palmer, Krystle Rairigh, Heather Tuffs. Plainwell — Katherine Bender. Shelbyville — Elizabeth Bixler. Wayland — Dawn Navis, Matthew Ward. Highest honors Alto — Judith StrehlauWard. Delton — Gary Fates, Lisa Herzog, Jeffrey Holtman, McKenzie Lester, Paula Tigchelaar, William Warren, Kristen Woolley. Hastings Lynette Adgate, Ashley DeVries, Jonathan Hallock, Dawn Tamara Kerby, Miller, Jennifer Nelson, Diane Reil, Kelly Wilkins, Araceli Worth. Middleville — James Devries, Jacquelyn Johnson, Dana Madole. Plainwell Cassandra Miller. Shelbyville — Hazel Devries, Andrea Hentschel. R fa r1 4? £ g •J’ & ' 2*^1 I I isdt*1 I »• scistfi Animal adoption fees in Kent County reduced 866-967-6445 Call anvUme for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 w 1-800-870-7685 CALEDONIA7V.COM Once the grant funding runs out, cats that are older than 4 months old will still only cost $5 to adopt. Kittens 2 to 4 months old will cost $40. These rates will include spay or neuter procedures. Dog adoption fees will remain at $70, but new rates for sterilization will go into •j from $39 to L effect, ranging $61, depending on the ; •j ender or size of the dog. 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The shelter has received grants from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Bissell Pet Foundation, and George’s Fund (donated by 24 the estate of George Lewis, a su 1•JI, rter of KCAS and dog A lover who died in 2012) to offset adoption fees over the past year. Call 616-632-7182 for more information. 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Amidst the hoopla. though, it’s always important to reflect on the many free­ doms we enjoy in this coun­ try. And as an individual, you may want to use the occasion to think of another type of independence you'd like to enjoy — financial independence. In some ways, we are liv­ ing in a time when attaining financial freedom is more difficult than it has been for quite a while. We're still recovering from the bursting of the housing bubble and the lingering effects of the Great Recession. Furthermore, wage stagna­ tion is a real problem. In fact, median income for working­ those age households headed by someone under age 65 — actually slid 12.4 percent from 2000 to 2011. Taken together, these factors certainly impose challenges on anyone seeking to become financially inde­ pendent and eventually enjoy a comfortable retirement. Still, you need to do everything you can to put yourself —a • • a on the path to financial inde­ pendence. For starters, make full use of whatever resources are available to & AS S' s * ' Tfc. ’•it* * I Ifil W is: Im.. . Um. ■ 3® I. Z “ •l hi k 3A - B' m CMi Jfh pa. Hvi. 1 & fiiit. Dt®, you. If you have a 401 (k) or similar retirement plan at work, try to contribute as much as you can possibly afford — and every time you get a raise in salary, increase your contributions. At the very least, put in enough to earn your employer's match­ ing contribution, if one is offered. Also, within your 401(k)i or similar plan, choose an investment mix that offers you the chance to achieve the growth you will need to make progress toward the type of retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned, In addition to contributing to your 401 (k), you can also take advantage of another retirement account: a tradi­ tional or Roth IRA. Like a 401 (k), a traditional IRA grows tax deferred, while a Roth IRA can grow tax free. provided you meet certain conditions. Plus, you can world from so-called experts who often have poor prog­ nostication records. Even more importantly, though, their advice may simply be inappropriate for your needs and risk tolerance. Finally, consider these two suggestions: A Maintain ade­ quate liquidity and keep your debt levels as low as possi­ ble. By having enough cash reserves to cover unexpected costs, such as a major car repair or a new air-condition­ ing unit, you won't have to dip into your long-term investments. And by keeping your debt payments down, you'll have a stronger cash flow, which means you'll have more money available to save and invest for your future. Each one of these sugges­ tions will require a commit­ ment on your part, along with a clear focus on your including stocks, bonds, cer­ tificates of deposit and Treasury securities. What else can you do to help yourself move toward financial independence? For one thing, don't become 1 I a 44 1 . _ A A. T _ dependent on “hot tips or other questionable financial advice about The Next Big Thing in the investment “short cuts.” But with a con­ sistent effort, you can keep moving along on your journey toward your own Financial Independence Day. Xd Z’ Nancy Anders celebrating 80 years Celebrating 80 years with an open for Nancy Anders. Her children will be hosting an open house from I-4 p.m. on July 7th at the home of Susan Parsley, 7168 Robertson Rd., Middleville. Please come and help us cel­ ebrate. Need directions? Call Kim Bender 269-945-4891. — * Nagels to celebrate Call anytime for rf *—" 40th wedding anniversary This article was written by Edward Jones for use by vour local Edward Jones your Financial Advisor. The children of Bernie and Debra Nagel invite you to celebrate with them, God’s blessings of 40 years of maririage. The celebration will be in the gym at Peace Reformed Church, 6950 Cherry Valley Rd., Middleville, on Saturday, July 13, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The only gifts are your presence, written memories, fun pictures and laughter. tr Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-809-810-7985 5 Mu Barry County Transit jcitnsais • • Ite&tatai jM.33ZIseokfa p&takl 11nfcdtilld ssfettafe dlulk juiiiwi I 'B®liaioi TWRflK you $ _ IB I W ■ July 3 GmsiM® ADVANCED STONE JIBE IB® Sts ril sF®1 fcnnj i K* 925 Grand Rapids St. Middleville • 269-795 1035 Member FDK' 4 July 10 4 T i*1 fe? 111 0 >x -it; ** ’ I V F 435 Arlington St., Middleville ► { 269-795-3338 J *I •*? *** 01-5? ’ ^ 5 * ? jin July 24 14- I I Please be at the stops 10 minutes prior. Pickup times may vary plus or minus 10 minutes. 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Main St, Middleville 269-795-7719 >■ �Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, July 6, 2013 Caledonia man’s sunken truck at center of Barry County dispute by DougI VanderLaan He went on to describe until the additional public removing adult birds. The departments provided under a in comment period offered near process is complicated by res- Region 5 Homeland Security additional discussion idents who don’t understand grant. which he was told that the the meeting's conclusion. I understand Jim's frustra- the destructive capability of • Training and supply recovery operation couldn't be done on a private lake like tion because he’s under a lot mute swans and view popula- funds totaling $2,511 from Podunk Lake because it of pressure,” Sheriff Dar Leaf tion control and animal cruel- the Michigan Citizen Corp•s would require access through told commissioners. “State ty. Program Grant for use with a resident’s property at great law mandates a sheriff to Commissioners agreed that the Barry County Citizen possible damage to the prop- recover bodies, but it doesn't a board resolution to approve Emergency Response Team. lie erty. say anything about recovering mute swan control over the • The purchase of eight “In 45 to 60 minutes I had vehicles. We do need a fund- entire county would be the countertops for the arrythree people lined up offering ing source if we go out there most effective means of deal- Eaton District Health us to use their property,” and recover that truck. ing with the problem but Department to replace current retorted Carr. “Then 1 find out “We’d have to send a cam- chose to have another discus- countertops that have become that the Department of era down there first just to see sion at next week’s meeting stained and cannot be Environment Quality had if we even have the right before making a final deci- repaired. The $9,000 cost will been in contact with the sher- equipment to bring it up. It's a sion. be paid from the building “All lake associations have rehabilitation fund. iff’s office and told them once lot more than just sending a they [the sheriff's depart- diver down, attaching a chain, the right [presently] to get 70 • To purchase carpet and ment] knew there were no and hauling it up.” percent of their owners to hard surface flooring at the _ bodies in the truck, that they In a later phone call to the approve something like this," health department to replace [the DEQ] would pull it out.” Banner, Leaf also clarified maintained Commissioner Jim original carpet installed in the in In a conversation he had that the DEQ knew within Dull. “That’s their God-given building 2003. The with the DEQ office, Carr three days that the vehicle had right, it’s not our place to step $56,784 cost will be paid said he learned the DEQ was sunk, though there was no on them.” from the building rehabilitastill waiting waiting for for confirmation confirmation mandate mandate for for his his department department to to still “But we’re talking mute tion fund. from the sheriff’s department, report it to the DEQ. swans, • The renewal of the liabilswans,”” retorted retorted Commission Commission He also questioned if the “When the undersheriff Jim DeYoung. “I think this is ity vehicle physical damage truck’s driver might be [Baker] talked to the DEQ, the right thing to do. We’re and property and crime insurreceiving special favors, they said they were going to public officials, and we need ance coverage policy at a cost especially since the original give the owner a 10-day noti - to act on behalf of the coun- of $288,094 for a year, . charges of leaving the scene fication to get the truck out of ty.” through July 1,2014. and failing to report an acci- the water.” Schaefer agreed to work The board adjourned at dent have been reduced to About the possibility that with county administration 10:55 a.m. to go into closed SCREENED TOP SOIL impeding traffic. the owner has no insurance to officials to draft an ordinance session to discuss contract STONES - Landscape “How can you impede traf- cover those costs, Leaf con- for approval at the Tuesday, negotiations connected withi a ~44-1 _ 1 __ 44 __ ______________ -fl_ z 44 ’ z • 1 1 T 1 ZX 1 i . _ . _ fic at the bottom of a lake? ceded that “it might eventual- July 9, board meetin O o 2012-14 employee contract ’ and drainage concluded Carr. “The town- ly have to come from the tax­ In other business, commis- that allowed for re-opening to SAND - Fill or beach/play ship is not going to tolerate payers.” sioners recommended full discuss wages. o this extortion. Somebody He downplayed Carr’s use board approval at the July 9 The board meets for its 8 DRIVEWAYS - Gravel, crushed —A —A needs to step up.” of the word ro “extortion” in meeting of the following: executive session Tuesday, A concrete or asphalt Because Carr’s charge that scenario, however. • That Barry County July 9, beginning at 9 a.m. in came as part of Tuesday’s “I wasn’t expecting so become the fiduciary for its county courthouse meeting __ ___ 4. 1 ’__ _____________ • _ __ . 1 1 11 . — public comment period and much sarcasm out of him, equipment and personal pro- chambers at 220 W. State St. was not scheduled for discus- said Leaf. tective gear provided for 23 in Hastings. sion, the issues laid dormant Any distress Carr’s presen- Southwest Michigan area fire tation may have caused com­ missioners turned to near pal­ pitations when wildlife biolo­ gist Sara Schaefer described r the burgeoning crisis posed Z//.S by mute swans invading county and state waters. Spring Arbor University |Broncos>‘ Bellevue Broncos,** Belk Caledonia Ryann An extremely aggressive has announced names of stu ­ Zourdos. bird, the mute swan was dents from the area who are Hastings Jessica introduced in Charlevoix WAYLAND UNION WILDCATS WAYLAND i in on the spring 2013 academic Czinder Stephen Dickinson, County in 1919 and escaped honors list. The list recog ­ Brian Graybill, Katelyn without being neutered or -"Trttrrr 'CH nizes full-time students who Graybill,* B.C.C.S. EAGLES Caleb Shotts, having its wings clipped to Bl.C.S. EAGLES * have received a grade point •is Molly Smith. prevent flight. The population average of 3.7 or higher for Middleville Gregrey Maple Va 1 ley LiZnt, grew to 47 birds by 1949, to * .<* ' fli M8 the semester. Hamilton, Nicole Rodriguez, 15,500 in 2010, and by 2015, 1 Area students on the hon ­ Rachelle Smith. is expected to reach between * • f ors list include: ‘sZ HAS An asterisk (*) indicates a INGS SAXON 19,400 and 24,200 birds. HA Alto — Katherine Storrer. 4.0 grade point average. As the mute swan popula­ tion grows, so do confronta­ tions with not only the native trumpeter swan but also with “We Can Help” humans, who, after coming ALONG WITH ALL YOUR OTHER FOOT CARE NEEDS too close on jet skis or INCLUDING DIABETIC FOOT CARE AND SURGERY. kayaks, have been attacked and drowned. The birds, with DR. EMILEY growing confidence from scaring off others, show less 37 years experience 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. fear when encountering adults Like Us On . CALEDONIA, Ml even on shore. Board Certified The mute swan sees the I gentler and native Michigan Accepting New Patients § trumpeter swan as a direct competitor. Because mute swans migrate for less time Like us on facebook and pick up a and less distance, they return Your local agent insures your to Michigan waterways as early as February and frighten off any competitors. In Barry County, Schaefer said, trum­ peter swans won’t even attempt to build a nest if a mute swan is in the area. When discussing various ways to control the mute FARM BUREAU swan population, Schaefer . INSURANCE* said some townships have j expressed interest but that the Department of Natural Resources still needs petiHastings City Bank ’14 tioned signatures of 70 perJason Parks 616-891-1233 w\v vv.HastingsCitvBank.com cent of a lake’s owners before - <* jparks@fbinsmi.com •It 9028 N. Rodgers Ct. S.E. 1-888-422-2280 FDIC destroying nests and eggs or FarmBureaulnsurance.com to pull the truck out, and it’s Editor got to be the guy's insurance A discussion on mute that pays. The guy doesn't swans turned shrill even have any insurance.” before members of the Barry According to an informant County Board of who called the Barry County Commissioners could get to Sheriff’s office Jan. 28 to •II Tuesday s first agenda item report the incident, the truck on the growing threat that the is a 1992 Dodge Dakota 4x4 invasive species is having in and is owned by Ryan Webb, Barry County. 51, of Caledonia. When offiThis is simple extortion, cers contacted Webb after his said Rutland Township return from an out-of-town Supervisor Jim Carr, who work assignment, he quesstarted Tuesday’s opening tioned why he needed to public comment period with report the incident since his his description of efforts — intentions were to pull it out and lack of effort on the part in the spring, of the county sheriff’s depart­ Lack of action and the ment to remove a truck pressure he’s receiving from _fl_ _ fl r\ 11 • « « • ■ from the ttom of Podunk residents has stirred Carr’s ire Lake after it broke through which, Tuesday, was largely ice in January. directed at the county sherThe truck went in on the iff’s department. €4 25th. The sheriff investigated Then Baker says it would it 28th and n on the me zstn ano said it cost cost aa lot lot of ot overtime overtime just just to to would be pulled out in the find the truck, and I won’t say spring,” began Carr, listing a exactly what I said to him, a number of responses that led Carr told the board. “I got a to him making his charge, bass out of that lake, and I 44 Now |Undersheriff Bob] found it on my fishfinder in _____ _ ... nn _ : _____ n • Baker says there’s no money 20 minutes. • • • • ’ll I i to DON’S DOZING < 269-795-7830 i Local students make Spring Arbor honors list CALEDONIA Ff( Ji PAIN IN THE ARCHES KENT PODIATRY Tir- facebook 891-9133 Free School District Lanyard ✓ •A at your local branch: Bellevue • Caledonia • Hastings Marshall • Middleville • Nashville • Wayland Caledonia 4 �L I I The Sun and News, Saturday. 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Graphic* I* 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings * 4 .. sunshine r I I 269.945.9105 k / tyl. * OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:30 M VISA �Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, July 6, 2013 TK Board fills vacancy / & MJZAucbon com •T»0 CMny Valtoy Aw by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Five candidates interviewed for the open position on the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education. After interviews, the board voted to appoint Anne Hamming to fill the remain­ ing 18 months of Scott Kiel’s term of office. Kiel resigned June 30 after serving 12 years on the board of education. His term of office originally was set to expire that day, but the board extended all the terms because of changes in the election calendar. Hamming will now serve the remaining 18 months of Kiel’s term. After that time, the seat will be open again for voters to elect a board member. Hamming said in her letter to the board of education that she has a strong desire to serve children and families in the community. “I know a few things about committing to a long, involved challenge. But there are some things that are worth it, and our school sys­ tem is one of them,” she wrote. Hamming said she is frus­ trated with the way public education is funded. “I am but one mother of two children facing a com­ plicated statewide issue. But I have two main thoughts that guide me: Our state is coming back from recession, so our school funding ought to be coming back as well; and our kids deserve much better than what our state is giving them,” she said in her letter to the board. Sult* D Hamming has two chil­ dren in TK schools. Her son suffered a lengthy illness and was given a bone marrow transplant. Other candidates applying for the open seat were Shana Bush, Austin Tumes, Doug Essenberg and Tammy Berdecia. Berdecia previously served on the board of edu­ •It cation, but was defeated in her bid for re-election. Essenberg previously ran for an open board seat, but was unsuccessful in his bid. With the appointment of Hamming, the board is again at full staff. Other board members are Dave Smith, Don Haney, Cindy Ordway, Kim Selleck, Josh Thomas, and Joyce Bobolts. Doctor will speak to trail group about first aid The Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail will welcome Dr. Larry Hawkins to its next meeting Wednesday, July 10, at 7 p.m. Hawkins will bring his experience as a doctor to the meeting and discuss “First aid for the trail.” “This is a great opportuni­ ty for anyone who enjoys the Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 out-of-doors,” said Eric Longman, a member of the Chief Noonday chapter. “You never know when an injury or accident will require medical aid.” Following the presenta­ tions, the group will conduct its monthly business meet­ ing. Guests are welcome to attend the meeting, which will be at the Barry Township Hall in Delton, 155 E. Orchard St. The North Country Trail is one of the nation's premier hiking and backpacking trails, extending 4,400 miles from New York to North Dakota. First conceived in the 1960s, it links scenic, natural, recreational, historic and cultural areas. The Chief Noonday chap­ ter is responsible for build­ ing, maintaining and promot­ ing the NCT in this area, spanning approximately 95 miles of trail. The chapter has monthly work days to improve the section of the trail, as well as a monthly chapter meeting, often with a presentation regarding hiking“We have a great group of volunteers, said Longman. “We also have a monthly hike offering the opportunity to make friends and get some exercise.” For more information, visit the website www.north­ countrytrail.org/cnd/. 06816272 8196 Broadmoor Ave., SE Caledonia, MI 49316 Phone: 616.891.0070 Caledonia Fax: 616.891.0430 TOWNSHIP x Atw y CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE & K \ .17 J I 1/ i £ ■!? . I ■ FT & 1 I fa M3 7 Auction.com has ribbon cutting ceremony M37Auction.com was opened in May by Jay and Ardith Terpin. This new online auction site has auctions every two weeks. The bidding opens on Friday and closes on Tuesday. M-37 Auction accepts all types of items. Sellers can drop off items (or have M37 pick them up); Sellers provide a description of each item and M37 takes photos and posts them with the descriptions. People bid on the items during the next auction (every other Tuesday). The winning bidder pays for the items and picks them up from the M37 warehouse. Sellers receive a check in the mail. In addition they are an E-bay Registered Drop Off Location. For more information visit their website at www M37Auction.com or call 616.871.2662. Pictured are Ryan VanVoorst, David Sheler, Jay Turpin, Adela Turpin, Barb Freeman and Greg Cooper. 1 I ■otw V Biggby Coffee opens in Caledonia Biggby Coffee opened June 18 in a new building at Cherry Valley and 100th Street. Restaurant owner Michael Brann Jr. opened * (JI* S)S»< £ rn o£ o O o jW‘ ■SX <3' the location. Longtime Brann employee, Heather v.; Maynard, is the Biggby general manager. Caledonia’s Biggby Coffee features a drive-thru serv­ ice, free Wi-Fi service and the full Biggby Coffee menu of gourmet coffee, tea and frozen drinks. Store hours are Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pictured from left are Caledonia Chamber of Commerce members Jim Shoaf, Barb Freeman, holding Jack, Mimi Birann Maynard store manager store owner Mike Brann Jr. holding Charlotte, Heather and Greg Cooper. 'n llitWfl ilW I OT’EE sut ran ami ii /»*■« I AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF •13 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 19,2013 the Township Board of the Charter 1 Township of Caledonia adopted an ordinance which amends Township Ordinance No. 93-5Z, the Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development Ordinance. The amending ordi­ nance permits Building C to be constructed at a size equal to approximately 10,620 square feet. feet The lands included in the Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development are legally described as follows: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 17, T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, described as follows: To find the place of beginning of this description description, com- mence at the East 1/4 post of said Section; run thence S00°44’06"E along the East line of said Section 751.88 feet; thence S73°56’49”W 1510.77 feet to the centerline^ State’lhTnk line Highway M-37 and the place of beginning of this description; running thence S27°42’28”E 160.62 feet; thence S88°23’59"W 188 feet; thence S00o36’0T’E 383.8 feet; thence S88°23’59"W 1039.93 feet to a point on the North-South 1/4 line of said Section; thence N01°06’44”W along said North-South 1/4 line of said Section 345.9 feet; thence N88°16’04’’E 398.01 feet; thence N73°56’49”E 780.94 feet to a point on the centerline of said State Trunk Line Highway M-37; beginning^ thence S27°42’28”E along said centerline of said highway 15.3 feet to the place of beginning, and also those lands located North of the above-described lands and that are occupied by part of the entrance area of the driveway, as shown on the Development Plan. A copy of the amending ordinance may be examined or purchased at the Caledonia Charter Township Offices, 8196 Broadmoor Avenue, within the Township, during Township office hours. The amending ordinance will become effective July 13, 2013. Dated: June 28, 2013 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA A .°C O •—< f •- 3wS A Im * NOTICE OF snl pc I'TileSQ’: 14 . PUBLIC HEARING FUBL1V Please be advised the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 22, 2013 at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible to consider an application for Special Use #2013-02. This hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, MI 49333. The applicant, Bradford White Water Heaters, seeks a Special Use for construction of a building exceeding 45 feet in height. Village Zoning Ordinance Section 78-387 allows the Planning Commission to authorize a structure exceeding the height limit in the 1-2 heavy industrial district by Special Use. The subject property is located at 200 Lafayette Street, Middleville, MI. Any interested person may attend the public hearing to obtain information about the Special Use and offer comments to the Planning Commission. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the Village offices, 100 E. Main St., during regular business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through _ i Friday. Persons with special needs who wish to attend should contact the Village Clerk no less than 72 hours prior to the public hearings. Written comments will be received up to and until the day of the hearing and may be addressed to the Planning Commission at PO Box 69, Middleville, MI 49333 Respectfully submitted, Elaine Denton Village Clerk 06816505 I �The Sun and News. Saturday. Jufy 6. 2013/ Page 11 Barry County jail expansion discussion gets serious IN by Doug VanderLaan Editor The music’s still playing, but one chair is missing. With their eye on new facilities, several community organizations are currently engaged in an elaborate and potentially expensive game of musical chairs, including one of the biggest players, the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Long aware of the need for a new jail and knowing that their eventual decision may affect other groups also considering long-term facili­ ty planning needs, commis­ sioners spent a bit of a strategic planning session Monday discussing how to position the planning for a new cor­ rections facility. "It’s a very delicate process, you move one piece and it affects all the other pieces,” said Commissioner , ' UK •Wife I'/. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES June 11, 2013 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7 00 p.m. by President Pullen. Present: Endsley, Lutz. Lytle, Pullen, Reyff. Schellinger. Van Noord. ACTIONS TAKEN rt by 1. Motion by Reyff. su Endsley to approve the agenda. All yeas. Motion Passed. 2 Motion by Reyff, sur, rt by Lytle to approve the revised meeting minutes of May 28, 2013. All yeas. Motion Passed 3. Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to approve the MCOW minutes of June 4, 2013. All yeas. Motion Passed 4. Motion by tyTTFT Endsley, support by Lutz to approve Ordinance 2067, the sale of Village property at 800 E. Main St. Roll Call Vote Ayes: Pullen, Reyff. Van Noord. Endsley, Lutz, Lytle. Nays: Schellinger. Motion Passed. 5. Motion by Reyff. support by Endsley to approve ordinance 2067, amending the Village Code relating to nuisances and related matters. All yeas. Motion Passed 6. Motion by Lytle, sur r rt by Reyff to accept the current bills for June 11. 2013 for $77. 675.32 All yeas. Motion Passed •IO. rt by 7. Motion by Reyff, surr Endsley to adjourn the meeting at 7:57 p.m. All yeas. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted, Elaine Denton, Clerk, Village of Middleville The complete text of the minutes is posted on the Village Website http J/villageotmiddleville .org or may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. oeeisz/o Ben Geiger. "There has not been a comprehensive analy­ sis of our needs. It would be nice to have a long-term plan for all of our facilities because it’s extremely frus­ trating to have a planning document that does not take into account all of our buildings and options. Geiger’s comments came during discussion that fol­ lowed Commissioner Jim Dull’s suggestion that the board consider the former Felpausch building on the east end of the downtown area for a new jail facility. “There’s a phenomenal amount of room •It and lots of parking,” suggested Dull, who took a tour last week with some commissioners and with Sheriff Dar Leaf who. Dull said, was in favor of the idea. “We wouldn’t have to build a new building, and we could sell the jail and the land it’s on to some! iy like the hospital.” Because Pennock Hospital — which is located directly south of the jail facility on adjoining property — is also engaged in strategic planning for future growth, the idea has been discussed in the past. County Administrator Michael Brown confirmed that the county has extended overtures to the hospital. [Stolsonburg, “Craig% board chair] and I met with the hospital because we knew they were doing strate­ •- ”’ gic planning, planning/ related Brown. “The hospital is an extremely important resource in the community, and we related to them that, they fe|( tfoat [purchase of the jail property) was part of their strategic planning, to approach us. We haven’t heard back from them.” Commissioner Jim DeYoung was one who wants to hear more before making any kind of a deci­ sion. “We need to take a biggerpicture look at it,” said DeYoung. “I would like to see an independent facilitator help us to develop a real strategic plan — with easels around the room for ideas tit and thinking about the layout of various departments. There are just a lot of things up in air.” Stolsonburg agreed, not­ ing that “we don’t even know wj,at sjze of a jaj| to build. Do we build a jail with 100 beds or will the future require that we have 200 Your local agent insures your Lake Estaxe I FARM BUREAU . INSURANCE' • < Mcfywrs infurrurce G>r*f>a*f Lynn Denton 139 W. State Street Hastings 269-945-4520 ldenton@fbinsmi.com It theLynnDentonAgency.com I beds0” Consensus discussion led to an instruction that Brown research the employment of a facilitator, someone skilled in working with county­ planning issues and that he return to the July 16 commitmeeting tee-of-the-whole with two options on which to act: a request for proposal format in which the county requests bids, or a list of qualified facilitators suggest­ ed by other counties or by the Michigan Association of Counties. Responding to timeline •It. inquiries, DeYoung suggest­ ed the process would involve a series of meetings that could take a few months, and Geiger suggested that a pub­ lic input component be included. Stolsonburg posed his time frame as having a plan — including building and funding proposals — in place by the end of the curterm. board's rent November 2014. “Some of us are skeptical. You’ve got a hard sales job ahead of you,” citizen Jack Miner told commissioners at the completion of Monday’s *4 strategic planning meeting. “What has been the buildin maintenance cost for the jail in the last five years? What were the operating costs? What was the jail population in those five years? “Last, how did we go from renting jail space to sur­ rounding counties to now being overcrowded in such a short period of time? I think the public would like to know this information.” Brown committed to help­ ing commissioners get start­ ed on that road. “This would be far more comprehensive plan than what's ever been done.” said Brown, “and it really requires you to be committed. It appears that you’re all at that point.” GFWC Gun Lake plans July 10 meeting The General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Gun Lake Area, will meet at 9:30 a m. Wednesday, July 10. at Yankee Springs Golf Course. Linda Rough, *4 chair of International Outreach, will have a program on “Shot for Life” in Anyone interested attending the meeting should visit the website, gfwcgunlake.org, or call 616-8222974. DAY OF REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS MIDDLEVILLE TOWNE CENTER DRAIN NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, the apportionments for benefits to the lands composed within the “Middleville Towne Center Drain Special Assessment District,' will be subject to review for one day from 9 00 am until 5 00 p.m. at the Barry County Dram Commissioner s Office, located at 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan, 49058 or at such other time and place to which I may adjourn. At the meeting to review the apportionment of benefits. I will have the tentative apportionments against parcels and municipalities within the drainage distnct available to review At said review, the computation of costs for the Drain will also be open for inspection by any interested parties Pursuant to Section 155 of the Michigan Dram Code of 1956, any owner of land within the drainage district or any city, village, town­ ship, distnct or county feeling aggneved by the apportionment of benefits made by the Dram Drain Commissioner may appeal the apporappor­ tionment within ten (10) days after the day of review of apportionment by making an application to the Barry County Probate Court for the appointment of a board of review. Any drain assessments against land will be collected in the same manner as property taxes. If drain assessments against land are collected by installment, the landowner may pay the assessments in m full with any interest to date at any time and thereby avoid furfur­ ther interest charges For more information regarding payment of assessments, please contact my office. The following is a description of the several tracts or parcels of land constituting the Special Assessment District of the Drain, as well as a list of any county, township, dty. city, village and state department to be assessed at large : Part of the east 1/2 of Section 22 of the Village of Middleville. Township 4 North, Range 10 West. Barry County, Michigan, more par­ ticularly described as: Beginning at the northwest comer of lot 33 plat of Charleston Heights Addition No 2 to the Village of Middleville.being a subdivision inpart of Section 22. Township 4 North. Range 10 West. Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, as recorded in Uber 4 Page -BA * ft A > B A . £ >— — —J * —. A ~ 1 J J A^ 4 A 1 A a f 7 9 9 1 II 62^Barry County records; thence northerly along the west line of lot 34 said plat of Charleston Heights Addition No 2 to the Village ol Middleville a 'distance of 125.8 feet more or less to the northeast comer of lot 23 plat of Charlson Heights Addition No. 1 to the Wla^MMevi^^ Village of Middleville, being a subdivision in part part of ofSection Section 22. 22. Township Township 44 North. North. Range Range 10 10 West. West. Village Village of of Middleville. Middleville. Barry Barry County County Mich/gan. as recorded in Uber 4. Page 42. Barry County records: thence westerly along the north line of said lot 23 a distance Michigan, distanceof of 135 feet more or less to the easterly right of way line of Charles Avenue: thence northerly along said easterly nght of way line 75 feet more or less to the northwest comer of lot 22. said plat of Charleson Heights Addition No. 1 to the Village of Middleville: Middleville; thence north­ westerly 99.9 feet more or less to the northeast comer of lot 16 said plat of Charleson Heights Addition No. 1Ijto to the Village or of Heights^Addition Middleville thence N 54’21' W 73 feet more or less to a line parallel with and 60 feet westerly from the westerly nght 0,*aY',ne°f Charts St'r^:'ihe^n^rtherty ~along said sad'parallel Charles Street, thence northerly along parallel line 198 feet more or less to a line parallel with and 61 feet southerly from the southerly right of way line of Bernard Street, thence westerly along said parallel line 117 feet more or less to to> the east line of lot 19 plat of Seneca Ridge Ridge, being a subdivision in part of Section 22. Township 4 North. Range 10 West. Village of Middleville. Middlevdle. Barry County Michigan, as recorded in Uber 6, Page 63. Barry County Records: thence northerly along said east lot 6’ to the corner"of Street; thence northerly 60 feet more or less to a northeast comer of said lot 19. also ’being the southerly right of way line of Benard Street, point on the northerly right of way line of Benard Street said point lying 4 6 feet easterly from the southeast comer of lot 18 of said platofSenecaRidge; plat of Seneca Ridge: thence N N46 46°10' ’10' W 95 feet more or less to a line parallel with and 43 feet easterly from the easterly fight right of way line of Acadia Court, Court; thence northerly along said parallel line Ime a distance of 139 feet more or less to the north line of lot 17 said plat of Seneca Ridge: Ridge; thence N 12’03' E 127 feet: feet, thence N6FW121 N6VW121 feet: feet; thence north 328 feet more or lessto the northerly nght of way line of Towne Center Drive; thence northeasterly along said northerly right of way line Ime of Towne Center Drive a distanceof 893 feet more or less to the southwesterly right of way line of State Highway M-37; thence northwesterly along atong said sa,d of way line 286 feet; thence northeasterly at a right hght angle to said southwesterly right hght of way line 120 feet more or lesstohe lessto the nort sard State Highway M-37; M-37: thence S 89’50'E 89 feet more or less to a/me a line parallel w.th and 78 ^t north^ easterly nght of way line of sa>d easterly fmm the northeasterly nght of way line of said State Highway M-37. M-37; thence southeasterly along sa,d parallel linealdistance of 469 ’feet: thence S 89’50' E 154.4 feet more or less to the westerly westedy right hght of way line Ime of Arlington Street. thence northerly along said westerly right of way line 432 feet: feet, thence easterly at a nght angle to said westerly right of way line 66 feet ® easterly nght hght of ofway way line of sard sa>d Arlington Street; thence southerly along said easterly ^^aylineadisanceof 4 ^Bfeet. 18feet thence^ thence S 48*31' E 126 feet thence S 00’40' E 237 feet; thence S 71’20' E 276 feet; thence S 64 40 W 188 feet; thence S 00 44 W310 feet; thence S S^Fs'l ’ W 297.10 feet more or less to the easterly right hght of way line of State Highway M-37/Arlington Street. thence feet 35’51 'W southerly along said easterly right of way line 304 feet: thence westerly along said right of way line 36 SOuth^ 2°!$, md^tertynghtofway7i^ said easterly hght of way line 545 "feittherie feet; thence westerty westerly at anght a nght angle to ^id^twtyjigh^of said easterly nghtof way Ime 66 feet more westerly right of way line of State Highway M-37/Arlington Street: thence N 48 ’ 24 IV 207 feet; thence N 72 33 W 161 feet, thence westeriy right of way line S 83°13' W 335 feet thence N 13’36' W 101.9 feet more or less to a point on the north line of lot 33. 33, said plat of Charleson Heights less to the northwest comer of said lot 33 and the point of erfy along the north line of said lot 33 a distance of 46.4 feet more or beginning of this description. The basis of bearings used for this description is taken from the Barry County GIS mapping. Comprising the following properties 41-022-022-00 41022019-00 41-022-147-00 41022-14300 41-022-442-00 41022-41800 41-095-005-00 41022-94900 41-100003-00 41-10000100 41-100-008-00 41-100-00700 41-100013-00 41-10001200 41-100018-00 41-100017-00 41-10002341-10002200 41-100026-00 41-10002500 41-100-029-00 41-100026-30 41-20001700 41-20001600 Also including the following municipal entities: 41-022-022-01 41-022-410-00 41-022-486-00 41-095-006-00 41-100-004-00 41-100-009-00 41-100-014-00 41-100-019-00 41-100-024-00 41-100-026-10 41-100-030-00 41-200-018-00 41-022-022-10 41-022-412-00 41-022-947-00 41-095-007-00 41-100-005-00 41-100-010-00 41-100-015-00 41-100-020-00 41-100-024-10 41-100-026-20 41-200-014-00 Public Walkway 41-022-023-10 41-022-415-00 41-022-948-00 41-095-008-00 41-100-006-00 41-100-011-00 41-100-016-00 41-100-021-00 41-100-024-20 41-100-026-25 41-200-015-00 BARRY COUNTY AT-LARGE (Barry County Board of Commissioner’s; Barry County Clerk) VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE AT-LARGE (Village Manager, Village of Middleville Clerk) MICHIGAN DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (Director; Drainage Engineer) at the time and place of the day of review of apportionments and be heard Owners, municipalities and interested persons may appear with respect to the special assessments. Section 154 of the Michigan Drain Code of 1956 and Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962 This notice is pursuant to Russ Yarger Barry County Dram Commissioner 220 W. State St. Hastings. Michigan, 49058 (269) 945-1385 77579596 �•J1 Page 12/The Sun and News Saturday July 6 2013 / HF Kilt Klassic gets Independence Day celebration off by Fran Fa verman Staff Writer A bright sunny morning, with the temperature barely nudging a cool 60 degrees, greeted runners, national anthem singer Max Wagner, and a starting gun that went off prompty at 8 a.m. to start the annual Kilt Klassic. Describing some of the arrangements for the race, Brett Schroder, chair of the Kilt Klassic Committee, said three water stations were available along the race course to enable runners and walkers to maintain hydra­ tion. Medical assistance was also available on site if need­ ed by anyone. Proceeds from the race are used to support track and cross-country pro­ grams at CHS. The recently formed Caledonia 1ft Pipes and Drum Corp, a group of people who have spent the last year under the direction of Dan Smith learning how to play the bagpipes, periodically encouraged the runners and walkers with spirited tunes reflecting the town’s Scottish heritage. According to results pro­ vided by Race Management Systems, the contractor tim­ ing the race, the open win­ ners among the women were Allyson Winchester, Wayland at 18:04.73; Bailey Johnson, Grandville, 18:35.62; and Kelli Jackson. Hudsonville, 18:37.06. The open w inners among the men were Ethan Barnes, Caledonia, J 6:06.40; Nicholas Wharry. Ionia, 16:26.12; and Ben Thompson. Caledonia, 16:32.82. The company also said that 424 runners/walkers participated in the race. Among females age 14 and under, the top three fin­ ishers were Rachel Hensler, Cranberry Township. 20:16.42; Olivia Schroder, Caledonia, 21:05.16; and Callie Delaney, Caledonia. 23:42.35. Among males in the same age group, the three top finishers were Luke Noah, Middleville, 18:38.88; Jordan Pattison, Caledonia, and 19:12.88; Jordan Bennett, Caledonia, 19:33.27. The top three finishers for females age 15 to 19 were Bailey Johnson, Grandville. 18:35.62; Kelli Jackson, Hudsonville, 18:37.06; and Courtney Stauffer, Alto, 19:19.47. Three top finishers among males in the same age group were Ethan Barnes, Caledonia, 16:06.40; Nicholas Wharry, Ionia, 16:26.12; and Jensen Miller, Caledonia, 17:09. Women in the 20 to 24 age group had three top finishers: Allyson Winchester. Wayland with a time of 18:04.73; Amber Powell, Caledonia with a time of 19:48.05; and Kristen Wolters, Holland whose time "SENSIBLE was 22:49.35. Among the men in this age group the top finishers were James McKeiver, Grand Rapids, 16:53.87; Joel Dennison, Allendale, 17:00; and Josh Ostrenga, Allendale, 19:13.10. The 25 to 29 age group among the women saw Rebecca Wright of Caledonia, 21:12.24; Megan Henke of Caledonia, 23:15.12; and Kathryn Wells of Caledonia, 23:49.85. It is the first race in which all three top finishers are from •£« [• Caledonia. The same group among the men were led by Michael Bigney, Caledonia, 19:49.22; Grant Webster, Alto, 21:36.30; and Zachary Hansen, Grand Rapids, 21:46.67. Women in the 30 to 34 age group became the second race among the women to produce three top finishers from Caledonia: r irianne Pitchford, 23:07.04; Elizabeth Crosby, 24:21.58; Amber and Youngs, 24:28.78. Men in the same age group achieved their first top three finishers from Caledonia when Steven Wakefield finished with a time of 18:33.03; Paul Huyser’s time was 19.47.76; and Isaac Newhof achieved a time of 20:11.65 minutes while pushing a stroller with his daughter. Women runners in the 35 to 39 group were led by // about your water! Over 35 years of experience AYNARD' F WATER CONDITIONING J* . I^Y.narb>« •tip MU • ittub ■fek J•• SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS RESIDENTIAL Moke the Right Choice • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL SERVICING AU MAKES AND MODELS • • • Simple to Buy, Simple to Own, Simple to Love... Coll Today! Karyn Butler, Middleville, 20:27.56; Carmen Brower, West Olive, 21:51.04; and Jill Thompson. Caledonia. 24:59.41. Men in the same age group were led by Ben Thompson. Caledonia. 16:32.92; Jonathan Opel, Delton. 18:11.61; and Scott Whisler, Caledonia. 19:05.45. The 40 to 44 age group top three finishers among the women were Nicole Denczek, Caledonia, 20:46.88; Susan Fein, Alto, 21:38.01; and Misschell Shellenbarger, Caledonia, 23:24. Leading the men were Dave Smith, Caledonia, 19:00; •ryan I Denman, Middleville, 20:41.71; and Thomas Coviak, Lowell, 24:10.79. The top finishers in the 45 to 49 group of women were Gena Vandermeulen. Shelbyville, 22:46.51; Terry Rowley, Caledonia, 23:13.24; and Laura Darb, Alto, 27:53.14. Tops among the men in the same group were Troy Carrier, Alto, 17:43.53; Brian Scharp, Caledonia, 20:32.36; and Daniel Darby, Alto, 20:48.88. The 50 to 54 age group for women saw' Susan Pifer of '4 Hastings achieve a time of 26:18.24; Luanne Bames of Caledonia reach a time of and 30:01.75; Rebecca Lectka of Caledonia come in, 31:04.01. Leaders among the men in that age group were Mulvihill, Brian Brighton, 19:57.72; Tom Dean. Caledonia. 20:42.04; and Pete Diaz, Grand Rapids, 20:50.21. Among women in the 55 to 59 age group, Susan Newhof of Caledonia fin­ ished first with a time of 29:20.80; Shellie McQueen of Middleville recorded a time of 32:39.84; and Vicki Chiaramonte of Grand Rapids finished, 36:20.24. Men in the same age group finishing in the top three were Roderick Powers, Alto, 21:59.33; Gerald Barofsky, Alto, 23:55.22; and Thomas Kohl, Caledonia, 30:48.79. For men aged 60 and over, the top finishers were Dennis E Grantz, Belmont, 20:06.51; Ned Newhof, Caledonia, 20:50.89; and Don Ondersma. Grand Rapids, 27:54.71. Fron the race and the Kids Fun run on the CHS track, spectators began to stroll towards Main Street while those who were planning on participating in the parade began the process of assem­ bling in the Duncan Lake •ft Middle School parking lot. Many small children were eagerly awaiting the parade and running in the street while vehicles were continu­ ing to use Main Street to reach the assembly point. The parade started with the Caledonia Fire Department leading the way with lights flashing and sirens sounding periodically as they made their way down Main Street clearing the route and moving the crowd back towards the curbing. The sun retreated briefly behind some clouds but returned to hold the showers threatened earlier away. The color guard provided by Caledonia Post 305 of the American Legion followed. More fire department vehi­ cles followed; it is likely that virtually every vehicle owned by the Caledonia Fire Department was in the parade. Drawing applause and cheers was the 1934 Ford ladder truck from the Village of Caledonia driven by owner Buff Rodgers. Trucks from Thornapple Township and Pittsburg also came to the parade. oy Scouts and Cub Scouts from Troop 3202 followed. The band followed and the colorful floats began. Many floats expressed both love and respect for the country without any identification while others represented the civic spirit and identification of local institutions and busi­ nesses. A particularly popu­ lar character was the bee from a series of toys favored by many children. Floats also reflected the agricultural connections in the communi­ ty Collectible and antique vehicles followed as well as a very modern two-story tractor unit. Reflecting the community’s agricultural heritage and present, tractors of all types were a major ele­ ment. Hometown Hero Bill Bravata rode in a classic vehicle. No parade would be com­ plete without a complement of local political figures; State Rep. Lisa Posthumus Lyons, county commissioner Joel Freeman, Freeman. and Congressman Justin Amash and their supporters were present as were representa­ tives of local political groups. Following the end of the parade and the opening of Main Street once more to normal vehicular traffic, the next event scheduled was the races. frog and turtle Approximately eight frogs and four turtles were initially registered but latecomers were given the opportunity by master of ceremonies Wally Bujak. who permitted some later registrations. The event took place on the lawn in front of the ATT equip­ ment building on Main Street. The grand champion of the Frog division appears to have been Froggie raced by Mark Apol; the champion of the Turtle division may have been Levi reitsma, owner of Tiny. No further activities were scheduled until the fireworks at dusk, thus allowing a wel­ come break for lunch and naps. The fireworks began at the CalPlex site at approxi­ mately a short time after 10 p.m. and were enjoyed by many who patronized the parking lot at Holy Family Church, the Duncan Lake Middle School, and areas around CalPlex itself. 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''‘W S^® MJlkpsffij 5 p M ta ateMifo (felt flak tsp. , ft-™liH I’ H ifaaratikt* aiziiaiwo ukte ssatW • -kJ Sfe , -r « I* F * Thornapple Manor gets its ‘license to drive’ by Doug VanderLaan Editor The frustrating political drama that mothballed the newly constructed 23-bed dementia care unit known as The Cottages at Thomapple Manor for more than three months has ended. Officials at the countyowned medical care facility received the final approval for licensure from the state’s Bureau of Health Systems Monday and immediately began transitioning residents to open the facility. “I got an email from our attorney on Monday that they needed information,” Don related Haney, Thomapple Manor adminis­ trator, said in an interview Tuesday, “and then an email from Lt. Gov. Brian Calley’s office requesting•4 more infor­ mation. I was told that if we could get it to them yester­ day a quick decision could be made.” Haney credits Calley’s office and Bureau of Health Systems Director Carol Engel with putting to rest a bizarre and baffling scenario in which the facility passed all tests and inspections but, after dedication of the build­ ing March 28, was denied its final step, licensure of Medicaid certified beds tor which The Cottages was intended. carefully Though he respected the chain of com­ mand for his industry and for state government operations, Haney went public with his request for assistance at the June 25 meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners after an April 23 letter to Haney from of Department the Community Health was ref­ erenced in the June 20 issue of the Hastings Banner. Commissioners immedi­ directed ately County Administrator Michael Brown and County Board Chair Craig Stolsonburg to compose a letter of concern to legislators and associated state departments after Haney told them “I’ll take all the help I can get.” The help came riding to the front lines this week, L. allowingL The Cottages to implement an alternative plan from the one denied in the April 23 letter, but which same accomplishes the result. Under what Haney calls 14 Plan B,” the state Monday approved a Thornapple Manor expansion of beds certified for Medicare Part A recipients and for private­ pay residents. The state also approved a transfer of 23 beds from the rehabilitation unit at Thomapple Manor — beds carrying Medicare Part A and Medicaid certification — to The Cottages, thereby residence allowing residence by patients for which the facility was designed, Medicaid dementia patients. “We'll have a conversa­ tion with our attorneys whether we continue to pur­ sue Plan A,” said Haney of the original state request for the certification of 23 addi­ Medicaid-certified tional beds, “but 1 don't know what the timing or the expense of that would be. “In August 2014, assuming a clean audit and annual survey, we can reapply again for those 23 beds. Right now, we’re just celebrating getting our residents moved in. There was a big sense of relief in the building this morning.’’ Haney deferred credit for the patience in waiting for the state approval to his staff. “We had to stay focused on our residents and their Area first responders to be honored at church service, potluck First responders will be •It honored during a special service at the First Baptist Church, Middleville, at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 6. Any first responders •It in the area are invited to attend and be recognized N for their serv- ice to the community. A potluck dinner will be held immediately after the Sunday service, and all first responders and their families Hl are invited to attend. Church leaders say this is a way for the church commu- Western Week The meeting of July 1 opened with singing and wel­ coming of Marsha to the meeting. Birthday wishes to Frances. Patricia encouraged the members to continue keeping a record of the walking con­ test and to submit them in to her next meeting. The minutes of the June 24 meeting were presented and approved. Virginia was the best loser for the week. Patricia was runner-up. The club lost 12 pounds this week. Terry was best loser for the month of June. Betty won the food chart drawing. Dorothy won the ha-ha box, and Alice P. •It won the 50/50 drawing. The next meeting will be a holi­ day meeting with holiday weigh-in rules. Patricia informed the group that the TOPS retreat ■F Caledonia Main Street Merchants L are rounding up a hearty ‘ -■ THANK YOU for a successful WESTERN WEEK! A The Main Street Merchants Caledonia Farmers Elevator Caledonia Hair Company Cal Wear on Main Michigan Critical Power Mullers Paint N Paper The Ice Cream Express ■W * A’ I dean's list, undergraduate students must carry no fewer than 12 credit hours per semester and earn a 3.5 or better grade point average. will be in Fayettville, Ark. The 2014 State Recognition Day conference, with the theme “TOPS Winner Wonderland.” will be at Soaring Eagle. Registrations need to be in by Aug. 1. The program was entitled 44 Little Things Can Mean So Much.” The annual picnic will be in August; no date has been set. The meeting closed with the TOPS and KOPS pledges. The next meeting will be July 8. Visitors are welcome to attend the meetings at 500 Lincoln Meadows, at 5 for weigh-in, with the meeting starting at 5:30 and ending at 6 p.m. t For more information, call Patricia, 616-868-0463, or Betty, 616-765-3483. » - >1 X* 'A Middleville TOPS 546 nity to say “thank you” to the police, fire and EMS person»!• nel who often put themselves at risk to assist others. First Baptist Church is located at 5215 M-37 Highway, Middleville. Charlie Pullen. The council minutes from that meeting also reflect the majority of the council acknowledging the tax hike was a difficult decision. Lytle is attributed in the 2010 min­ utes as saying ’’not one per­ son on the council wants to raise taxes." TReyff, at that same meeting, said it was a difficult decision for everyone, and Van Noord said he didn't like 4 it, but that the village had to balance the budget. 6th Annual Caledonia Middleville resident on Bowling Green dean’s list Lindsay Genther of Middleville has been named to the Bowling Green State University spring semester dean’s list. To be chosen for the needs." he concluded. “If we stay focused on that, we’ll have no problems.” MINUTES, continued from page PRIMARY SPONSORS Village of Caledonia M A Friendly Growing community’’ MAIN EVENT X k SPONSORS ❖ Adventures Learning Center ❖ Buer Well Drilling Inc ❖ Caledonia Band Boosters ❖ Caledonia Marathon ❖ Caledonia Township ❖ Celebration Cinema ❖ Daktronics ❖ Caledonia CRC ❖ Family Tavern, Inc. ❖ Frontier Heating & Cooling ❖ Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC ❖ Seif Chevrolet Buick, Inc. ❖ Southkent Veterinary Hospital PC ❖ Uccello’s Ristorante & Sports Bar ❖ US Golf Cars, Inc. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ SPECIFIC EVENT SPONSORS Caledonia Vision Center Caledonia Sportsman's Club Chemical Bank Classic Equine, LLC ❖ Dr. John Berends, DVM ❖ LabelTape, Inc. ❖ Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Directors Michigan DNR Seif Chiropractic Swierenga Jewelers, Inc. Zylstra Door, Inc. 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Muskellunge need access to woody struc­ ture or marsh areas for Li said Kregg Smith, spawning, senior fisheries biologist in charge of Gun Lake, in a press release issued July 5. Northern muskellunge were stocked in Gun Lake since 1979, but this practice was discontinued due to pub­ lic concern the muskellunge population was becoming too high and negatively affecting the rest of the fish community, said Smith. Today, muskie continue to naturally reproduce in Gun Lake. On rare occasions, anglers catch muskellunge that show visual characteris­ tics of the original spotted or Great Lakes strain that once was vibrant in the lake, he said. Anglers also catch a natural hybrid between muskellunge and northern pike, known as tiger muskel­ lunge. The July 18 meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss a proposal to increase the muskellunge minimum size limit from 42 to 46 inches on Gun Lake to protect this naturally repro­ ducing population. "Reducing the harvest size would give the remaining muskellunge a chance to thrive and assist rehabilita­ tion efforts of this popula­ tion," said Smith. At the meeting, the DNR staff also would like to hear the public's interest in a potential small stocking pro­ gram of Great Lakes muskel­ lunge and possible habitat improvement projects on Gun Lake. A low level of and stocking habitat improvement could assist in muskellunge rehabilitation in the lake. Those with disabilities needing accommodations for this meeting should call Smith, 269-685-6851, at least five business days prior to the meeting date. Requests made later than that may not be possible to accommodate. 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All players registered on-line need a copy of their proof of grade and birth certificate at parent meeting. Players will be fitted for jersey at parent meeting! OPEN 7:30 TO 5:00 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY t t t �I Mr •Ok J % -ay ■■ V k ■ I Id* vp. nuu pvi.iviKiiiiv piuTiwi ---------stripes to pretty polka dots to festive flowers. Top off your favorite cupcakes with cookie decorations; try a Shamrock for St. Patrick's Day or an apple for an unexpected teacher's gift on the first day of school. A ■ Entice with Icing. Play with icing color to add visual interest - think icy blue for a wintry treat or pale yellow for autumn. Sprinkles are an easy way to make icing sparkle. Sugar gems create an eye-catching crystal effect, and seasonal toppings add an extra special touch. ■ It's Hip to be Square. Round out your cupcake repertoire with Wilton’s Square Cupcake Pan and baking cups; the square shape is a fresh take on everyone’s favorite treat. Swirl Like a Pro To prepare, start with cupcakes that have been baked according to package directions, in the baking cup of your choice, and fully cooled. Place a coupler and a large round tip (like a 12 or 2A) on your Wilton decorating bag; fill with the icing of your choice. ■ ‘■EskMibt Wi T1 L iql •» ii Tr.v TIB itr Al ♦ II11 III 1 '.Villi * I ■ j! «i it m m pi i EiSEtte GalitAbif; • b in’sm 'LL* at! ii k slitc • r\v> sissim nite#iif'i II k a Bia 4s bi® 1,1 .. . j viuKff Hold the decorating tip approximately 1/4 inch above the cupcake at a 90 degree angle to the cupcake. Starting at the center, pipe a large dot of icing onto cupcake top. Pull the dot of icing to the outer edge of cupcake and begin piping a spiral of icing around the cupcake top, working inward and upward. Once at the center. stop pressure and pull tip away. It’s as easy as that. feta®3 ’ ' J*" Colorful Cupcake Trio 31^48^’ it ■a I Each cupcake serves I MM n You’ll Need: Pink Wave, Black and White Doily Kit or Warm Stripes Square Baking Cups Favorite cupcake recipe or mix Ready-to-use White Decorator Icing Rose Icing Color (Ombre Cupcakes) Pink Sugar Gems (Sugar Striped Square Cupcakes) Lemon Yellow Icing Color (Zebra Lace Cupcakes) Zebra Icing Decoration (Zebra Lace Cupcakes) £ Preheat oven to 350°F. Place wave or solid black baking cup in standard muffin pan; place square baking cup in square cupcake pan. Prepare cupcake batter per package or recipe instruc­ tions. Pour cupcake batter into prepared pan. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when in­ serted in center of cupcake. Remove pan to cooling grid; let stand 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan; cool completely. ft* r 1 Rose Ombre Cupcakes I Lilli Divide icing, and tint six shades of rose from dark to very light. 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July 6. 2013 Free Trolley rides offered in Middleville * Barry County Transit and area merchants will offer free trolley rides in Middleville every Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. from July 3 through Aug. 14. The Trolley will make stops al Lincoln Meadows, w* Cider Mill, Edgewood, High Street, Stagecoach Park, Stadium Drive, the library. Ministehr and Lloyd, and Town Center 2. Sherman Street and back to Stagecoach Park. Riders should be at the stops about 10 minutes prior to scheduled pickup times. The entire route takes about 32 minutes to complete. The trolley starts at ar Lincoln Meadows at 6 p.m. and ends at Stagecoach Park at 8:51 p.m. All rides are free and pro­ vided by area merchants. Maps of the trolley route are available al (he village hall and area businesses. — See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 No. 28/July 13, 2013 :.ow O Village manager contract creates heated discussion by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer hit auozib ri) <d >nuoD gslliv • mu unoafl 5 07£fl )O2 a£ od orti o gni biarfl benil drnsm js gni isq qA moil H£g91 lim s I mom r yriw noted i There was considerable discussion, some if ardent, by the Middleville Village Council Tuesday night regarding a new contract for village manager Rebecca Fleury. Fleury's three-year con­ tract expires in December. Because he said he wants to have a new contract in place as soon as possible so that the board can focus on work­ ing on the budget, Board President Charlie Pullen out­ lined proposed changes to Fleury’s contract for board members to review, includ­ ing a salary increase from $70,000 per year to $72,500 per year. Apparently still bristling from a past discussion regarding her questioning of a millage reduction, council member Joyce Lutz asked why the contract was needed before the budget process, member Council Phil calls for Fleury to be allowed citing the incidence some VanNoord said he never to receive reimbursement for weeks ago when she request­ takes a contract negotiation automobile mileage at the ed a millage reduction but lightly and said if there is current IRS rate for all busi ­ was told that couldn't be more information needed or ness travel. Fleury has not, considered until the budget requested it can be provided in the past, turned in any was being discussed. at the next meeting. mileage expenses. “Why was the millage not The discussion became She has also reportedly important enough to vote on more heated after some received any pay not before we start setting the council members said they increase during the three budget?” Lutz asked. needed to move on with the years of her initial contract. Council member Mike rest of the meeting agenda. Lutz said she didn't think Lytle reminded Lutz the Council member Shannon the new contract request was council had no knowledge of Endsley said Lutz has a right unreasonable, but wondered the millage reduction request to ask questions and want why it had to be completed until the night it was made. more information before before the budget was done. He said the council members making a decision. She also had questions about had no time to study the “ It ’ s very rude to cut Fleury's salary and how it issue. else off when someone was split between finance Lutz said she didn't under­ they're talking, ” Endsley and village manager duties. stand the need to rush into said. “ She (Lutz) has a right Lutz said she wanted more setting the contract before to ask questions. This is very information before making a the budget process. serious and an important part decision. “I think setting a contract Pullen said the contract of the process.” shouldn't be taken lightly or Council member Sue did not have to be voted on rushed into," added Lutz. Reyff questioned why the that night, but also said he “We need some questions village manager should get a would like to move it along answered and more clarifica­ pay increase when the vil ­ soon so it can be in place tion on some numbers." lage isn ’ t willing to pay more when the budget is being The one-year renewable for insurance for employees. prepared. contract outlined by Pullen That issue was debated recently when union mem­ bers requested the village payin consider paying the increased cost of health insurance until their contract expires. Village council members determined that would re­ open the contracts and violate state mandates that would then jeopardize vil­ lage funding levels. Among other proposed changes in the contract out­ lined by Pullen is an increase in Fleury's vacation time from four to five weeks. Fleury is also requesting the village purchase an iPad for her for professional use and have more information avail­ able without paper copies. Fleury said in a letter to Pullen that she would also like the village council to consider separating the posi­ tion of village manager and finance director within the next two years if possible. “While 1 find holding both positions challenging and rewarding, it is simply too much work for one per­ son to be successful for an extended period of time, said Fleury in her letter. During her recent evalua­ tion, there were comments made by the council mem­ bers of concern about Fleury spending too much time at work. Since Fleury was hired three years ago, she has served the roles of both the village and finance CT7 manager ' director, positions that used to be handled by two employees. Tight budgets forced the village to combine the two positions at least temporarily. Pullen closed the discus­ sion saying information will be made available to council members and that the con­ tract may be discussed again at the July 23 meeting. Area schools show mixed report cards pH VW >2O13£ 9>l£j ] ynsM /Blqeib teiusM 3 A 1 Report cards for elemen­ tary and middle schools across the state determined by the Mackinac Center are in and show a mixed bag for local schools districts — * — •— * ;1; Kr- r! * K -•e • AW «wr. •• • - Splendid reflections Fireworks bursting in air reflect in the water of Gun Lake Saturday during the annual holiday celebration. Many people packed the state park area or watched the display from boats on the water. (Photo by Becky Maurer) M SAwl Irtid Hastings Star Elementary School Lakewood Clarksville School Hastings Central Elementary School Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Thornapple Ke Ik <]< ii -Southeastern Elementary School Hastings Thornapple Lee Elementary School - - ------ II<4 Ke Ik Lakewood Sunfield Elementary School Maple Valley Fuller Street E lementary School Hastings Northeastern Elementary School Caledonia Kettle Lake E lementary School Lake wood West Elementary School Lakewood Woodland Element any School Caledonia Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia DuttonElementarySchool Delton Kellogg Delton-Kellogg Middle School Thornapple Ke Ik Page Elementary School Emm ons Lak e E le m entary Sch ool C al edoni a Caledonia Caledonia Elementary School Maple Valley Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Hastings Hastings Middle School Delton Kellogg Delton Kellogg Elem. School Caledonia Paris Ridge Elementary Lake wood Lakewood Middle School mostly Cs, with two Bs tor one Hastings and tor Lakewood, as well as two Ds, one for Caledonia and one for Lakewood thrown in. The Michigan Context and Performance Report Card measures school performance by adjusting standard­ ized test scores to account for student background. Comparing schools using test scores unadjusted ignores the significant rela­ tionship between academic performance and student socioeconomic background 303 126 348 685 258 475 170 489 316 415 481 137 499 338 458 467 430 368 636 511 651 523 388 445 BnelMbH 37 j6 35.7 53.7 299 63j6 29.7 53 5 59.7 396 123 45.1 38.7 132 20.7 43 255 9.3 182 443 112 422 46.7 14.7 339 — a dynamic beyond ucyunu a school's control, reports the Mackinac Center on its web­ site. The adjusted CAP scores in this report allow parents, educators and the general public to better compare per­ formance among schools serving the various student populations. CAP scores do nnt not npnalize penalize schools in lower-income areas. The report ranks 2,362 See REPORT, pg. 3 CAP Score CAP (Mb 106.82 104.72 103.24 102.59 102.49 102.47 102.45 102.11 101.84 101.36 100.98 100.94 100.42 HI 100.33 99.49 99.48 ,,.42 99.29 98.63 97.88 97.86 97.13 96.62 95.76 B B B C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C D D rfScore 31 31 31 35 31 8 30 20 31 31 31 31 35 31 47 23 31 31 29 35 35 19 24 35 87.8 80.8 72 5 68.4 68 67 9 67 B 66 64 2 612 585 58.1 54 5 54 47.7 47.4 47.1 46 2 41.4 36.4 36 3 31.7 29 23.7 289 454 650 746 757 759 761 803 846 916 980 989 1072 1088 1235 1242 1250 1271 1384 1503 1506 1614 1677 1804 In This Issue • Middleville teen actor eager to see national release of DVD • GRCC and Kent ISD consolidate printing services • Orangeville board gets updates from near and far • Caledonia Village officials bask in successful community event reports �Page 2/The Sun and News. Saturday. July 13, 2013 Gun Lake residents mourn loss of long-time neighbor killed in house fire - - '-•Mj * X b^tA -* -1*4, • * t 1 J •■FTjfS * r *♦ •*.. M z * • -I ZJ *.521 ' □- r- .I ML • 1 • *. >♦n uJr h'i V * j r * :r tI t. th •w* z. * X1 I*1 * r •« 1- I J •n fi w •1 - r .* ''--4^ ** #■» MB ■91 -f iiz-* J >—Jfe* __ FTr. W'V Smoke rises above the trees across Gun Lake Wednesday afternoon. (Photo by Kari Johnson) All that s left standing of this portion of the home on England Drive are the charred structural remains. (Photo by Linda Boyce) By Linda Boyce L Contributing Writer Gun Lake residents watched in horror and in worry as a home on England Drive was engulfed in flames Wednesday, July IO. They learned later that 81-year-old Emma Jane Evans died in the blaze. An autopsy Thursday revealed smoke inhalation as the cause of death, accordin' *4 to Michigan State Police. The Evans family was reportedly planning a memo­ rial service this weekend for Evans's husband. Jack, who died Feb. 28 at the Gun Lake home. The fire broke out shortly *4 after 2 p.m. Michigan State Police said the initial 911 call came from Evans, but that there were complica­ tions in communication *■*-■*u ■ r r r Ar- Ml r » x - (Ml | to The smoke from the home on England Drive is clear­ ly visible across Gun Lake. (Photo by Kari Johnson) because she had a hearing impairment. Barry County 911 maintained an open line Check out our new prices! I 1 Full warranties available. f- t * . I * 2008 ■ 2012 /// 4 models a vailable L’ J & Over 40 Years in Barry Co.! 287 Division, Downtown Freeport View our romplete inventory at. c. www.bloughauto.com VOLKSWAGEN 616-765-8801 ♦ Specializing in Sales & Service i Blough Automotive Sales & Service with the residence as more emergency calls about the fire came in. The home was located on England Drive on the south side of the Gun Lake in Orangeville Township. Orangeville Fire Chief Dan Boulter said the home was fully engulfed when fire­ fighters arrived. He said there was concern about other neighboring homes •B also catching fire from the extensive blaze. Boulter said the fire was especially difficult to battle because of the lack of fire hydrants in the area, high winds off the lake, narrow winding roads, and the homes being close together along the lake. Additional fire depart­ ments from Thornapple Township, Martin, Delton, and Prairieville also assisted. Wayland EMS was also at the scene. The Michigan State Police fire marshal was called to investigate the fire and N Michigan State Police assist­ ed at the scene. No cause of the blaze has been deter­ mined. State fire marshals said the fire does not appear suspicious at this time, but say it may have been smok­ ing related. The extent of damage to the home may make it diffi­ cult to determine the origin of the blaze, according to investigators. A neighbor, Joan Steele, said she was at her home painting and decided to take a break. She noticed a puff of smoke coming from the Evans home a few homes away. Steele said she went to investigate and as she got closer realized the home was on fire. She said she saw thick black smoke coming from a kitchen window. She yelled “fire" and other neighbors came running. Neighbors said they began calling for Evans, but got no response from within the home. Neighbors said they were fairly certain Evans was still in the home because one of them had seen her a couple of hours previous to the fire. A jet skier came across the lake to the scene, accord­ ing to witnesses. He told them he was a former fire­ fighter and cautioned them against opening any doors to try and get into the home. He entered through a par­ tially opened garage door, according to neighbors and was able to locate and bring Evans out of the home. They were not able to revive her. Evans was reportedly using oxygen in the home and already had breathing difficulties. ®K ffl I T 20* i*9t In 1 Gvl «* LR Pill I I l< ht 1 �The Sun and News, Saturday, July 13. 2013/ Page 3 k REPORT, continued from pg. 1 Michigan elementary and middle schools. CAP scores are developed through a statistical regres­ sion of the schools' average scores on the tests produced by the Michigan Educational Assessment Program and the percentage of the schools' students at the grade level tested who were eligible for free lunch under the federal National government's 3 School Lunch Program, Eligibility for a federally ■ I subsidized free lunch is fre­ Ik.. ST ’* quently used by education researchers to measure a stu­ Members of the Barry Good Critters and Crafts 4-H dent's family income. club clean waterers and feed pans for use at the Barry The report cards incorpoCounty Fair. Livestock will fill the barns this weekend rated MEAP subject tests with a full slate of contests starting Monday. administered from 2009 to & (Photos by Julie Makarewicz) 2012 to students in grades three through eight. A _I Preparing for Barry County fair week A V * ArA if I' I • xTj • * I ■.! a — IND00R/0UTD00R Find Sisters Maddie and Sara Barber make decorations for the barns at the Barry County Fair. The fair starts Saturday when exhibitors have their non-livestock projects judged and the dog show starts the week of com- what you ’re looking for at drastic discounts! I 7 /L few #• El ■ AneijltaM 1 jutaaM 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) • Caledonia 616-891-2418 ■eM - SI ONE jj Gn Lit ii 925 Grand Rapids St. Middleville * 269-795-1035 i® i July 10 J ■ 4 it to ft jy ria fire- IU -Bilijiki’' I,'. 10^1 'uni ' rv in tW .HA . 3 • w. il.J Trolly Around Town The Village of Middleville will be the venue this summer for the newest trolley route. Every Wednesday night.July 3 through August 14, the trolley will ring through the streets from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Catch it at any of the designated stops, or just flag it down on its route. All rides are FREE! Compliments ot the local businesses listed in this ad. START 6:00 Please be at the stops 10 minutes prior. Pickup times may vary plus or minus 10 minutes. xw** 435 Arlington St.. Middleville 269-795-3338 ___ Barry County Transit would like to thank Ixivey s the Village of Middleville, and the Snack Shack sponsoring merchants for their help in making this service possible. ■I 515 Grand Rapids St * '■y •• »«*■-« Middlevine« 269-795-1919 J'S di V July 24 ■I P * A T tai’’ r hutai OMumtty * Bnferal Orrdlt ISuon 611 Grand Rapids St.. Middleville • 269-795-9289 July 31 ■■ westerns ■■■■■ LT ust 14 August 7 shear CHEMICAL BANK pleasure 210 E. Main St. Middleville 303 Arlington St.. Middleville 122 E. Main St.. Middleville 269-795-3000 269-795-3361 269-795-7719 Carpet G Flooring »*>• If you would like more information about Barry County Transit Services please call (269) 948-8098 www.barrycountytransit.com .11 HAIR DESIGNERS A ; ■/ ? & 6:00 6:32 7:04 7:36 8:08 8:40 Cider Mill 6:02 6:34 7:06 7:38 8:10 °:42 Edgewood 6:04 6:36 7:08 7:40 8:12 8:44 High St. 6:08 » 6:40 7:12 7:44 8:16 8:4° STAGECOACH PARK 6:11 A :43 7:15 7:47 8:19 8:51 Lincoln Meadows July 17 ■■ '‘’in*1 e- EU^RyonE! ADVANCED ail sbe I sSes for J July 3 ■ ’sjjax js Ent 4 — County Transit I 1 — Wednesday, July 17th through Saturday, July 20th KIM'S K0NSIGNMENT 06816828 —" school's actual performance on each MEAP exam was compared to the results pre­ dicted by the regression, and the school received a higher CAP score when it exceeded expectations and a lower CAP score when it lagged expectations (a CAP score of 100 meant a school met expectations exactly). A school’s CAP score on each exam was then averaged create the together toto create school's overall CAP score, The overall CAP scores were used to generate letter grades for each school using a standard bell curve. Ten percent of schools received an A; 20 percent received a B. 40 percent, a C; 20 per­ cent. a D. and 10 percent, an F. Stadium Drive A :15 6:47 7:19 7:51 o I Library 6:17 :49 7:21 7:53 8:25 6:20 6:52 7:24 7:56 8:28 6:22 6:54 7:26 7:58 8:30 6:26 6:58 7:30 8:02 8:34 6:29 7:01 7:33 8:05 8:37 Towncenter 1 Towncenter 2 Sherman St. g 11 STAGECOACH PARK ------------- :23 WEDRESDRU5 6:0so pm E 9:00 pm ___ GUST W THROUGH I * k 1 - I •« �* id Page 4/The Sun and News. Saturday, July 13. 2013 1 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY baptist (church alaska 7240 68” Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 Dutton TLnitecC Reformed Cfzurcft 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia. Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Thy Word — Services Sunday 9-30 AM - Worship 11.00 AM - Sunday School 6D0 PM - Adult Bible Study 6:00 PM - Student Ministries Our mnaton n io aurttnp God and equip »/ommtnrt foUnm a! Jaaua Chnat wtow* reach our communffy with the Goapai Dr Brian £ Hamson, Pastor 698-6850 wwwduttonurc.org Sunday Services i Make .Sunday 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville. MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann is ’ Truth Service Times: Sunday School.... C£ Morning Worship Youth..................... Pioneer Club....... Bible Study........... Morning 9:30 am Evening: 6.00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 EM I AJI walks, One faith Middleville Wesleyan Church ........... 10:00 a.m. ........... 11:00 a.m. Weds. -H 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. 5* ■ the best day ofyour week 8 30am • Traditional -.tflP Uli 11 00am - Contemporary ° 45am Bible Studies and Sunday School Nursery available (Hiring service* * @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia. MI 49316 < • Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org $ Frank P. Snyder. Scnk< pj»t»r brighTside first Real. Relevant. Relational. Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! Morninq/^Star David Ordway Youth PaMnr I** Leanne Bai lev. Dr*Aipmciw -nd I’d* Rr-Uo.... (249)79^-9726 M-37. X. rth nf Middle* ilk church Church An Evangelical Covenant Community. 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Wednesday Word of Life (Juba A •• 645 p.m. 269.743.4104 PLACE tor XOU uwu .flxmiddlcville.net R MomingStarChurchOnline.org middlcviUcyourhgroup.com Sunday Worship Presbyterian I " 4 Church fundi Traditional: 9 AM 269 945 5463 Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a m. & 11:00 a.m. Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 Jk, 10:00 a.m. Worship. Children’s Sunday School & Choirs during worship. K • 3rd Middle School £• Youth meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays al 6 p.m. Good Shepherd ' Lutheran Church l 'Mru. 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) Worship................................................................ 930a.m. Rev. Jodie Flessner. Pastor Church Office. 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Pastor Terry Kenitz Church: (269) 795-2391 [I jf (F- 4.00 pm 9:30 am 6:00 pm ■Biuldiih] MIDDLEVILLE SUMMER SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9.30am / 11am 20 State Street Middleville, Ml / wwwlycweb^m Hi'C I /lllIVll I I f. PARM ELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ’liiwri Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 r^li«ty Church phone (269) 795-8816 GOD'S WORD NOURISHES Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor Helping Others Through Godfs Loving Grace 99 L 5*^2 Sunday mornings at 9:30AM Lakeside worship warms t^rt Contemporary Worship ...........................9:30i a.m. Sunday School.......................................... 10:45 a m. Pastor David Bosscher Church Office: (616) 868-6402 www.lakesidecommunity.org____ Confessions of Truth A full Gospel Bible Church where “Everybody is Somebody 99 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Come Worship with us 708 W. Main Street ---------- Schedule of Services: — Sunday Worship Service 11: • 1 a.m. r Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00• a.m. Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. Morning Worship Service.. . 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service . 5:30 p.m. ’A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-9623 < t I -J ■j r < • < 1 < J i a>' I y J4 . .1 Sunday 9:30 & 11:15am AA A Monday 7:00 pm middlevillecrc.org I Swi _ 111 Church St Office: (269) 795-9266 8655 Whitncyville Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 ■ the stuff we 41 imcs take for granted I? .sense of .I’eaceChurch.i M Peace C H u • c M p ^cornerstone i'." church www.comerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue Pastor Tony Shumaker Interim Pastor, Rev. Ernie Fiebig www. whitneyvillebible.org Caledo ft , J I IFCA IM t ■ * a r tew* 11 • «SxU» to «•** Whitneyville .the point dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick and children's church •5) a 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52and 48'’’ St Join us Sundays @ 9 & 11 am for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, «li Fellowship Church authentic church for the modern world 5 is* Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm i S’* Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm I Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm M4» 76th Strwt. CetwM. Ml 4U16 61^608-9660 www tfMpomaturch oom (From Omnd RbpkIb Oo South on M-57, then Wwt an 76th Strwt) la eV 44 Saints Andrew & Matthias McCann Rd. (1 mile off J Js Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. I- 2415 Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www WhitneyvilleFellowship.org - 616-868-0621 Yankee Springs Bible Church M-37 in Irving) 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer - 10:00 A.M. Holy Communion Pt. Rev. David T. 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Alto 6201 CHRISTIAN REFORMED ■■ 2 9266 Parmelee Road Sunday School..................................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class...................................11:00 a.m. Associate Pastor Phone (616) 868-6437 '.hi ii> iiiiJ tlnvuqh u> www.FlrstChurchHastlngs.org 250 S ine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 11 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Al Strouse Royle Bailard Contemporary: 11 AM Hastings, Ml 49058 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday...................... Sunday......................... Sunday (Spanish Mass) . Lkfl l.l J tlTIjc tEime JftletIjolMgt (ZDIjurcb 405 N. M 37 Highway Considering becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Alan Moody. i<«udi PaMut http://netministries.ofg/$ee/churches.exe/ch 17897 Fl B—l Hl A Lighthouse on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. 1 Morning Worship............................................ 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4ch grade — Attended Nursery Sunday School •!• .......................................... 1 1:00 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. J £ft $ ?i ii * A Pastor Merritt Johnson 06800318 R-> k �The Sun and News, Saturday, July 13, 2013/ Page 5 Engagements PoliCB fOCeive f6W Local student named to dean’s list at UW-Superior I I ■ Hr “S fireworks complaints by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Ji of University The has Wisconsin-Superior named Alison Shrift of Middleville to the dean’s list for academic achievement during the spring 2013 semester. To be named to the dean's list students must have com­ pleted 12 degree-seeking semester credits and achieved at least a 3.5 grade point average. Petersen-Huntington Caledonia resident earns master’s degree I 1 Douglas and Teresa Petersen of Freeport, III Ml are pleased to announce the engagement of their to daughter Jazlin Kurt Huntington, son of James and Jaclyn Huntington also of III of Freeport. Dean Ashleigh •Il The bride and groom to be are raduated ‘ J Caledonia has from John Brown University both graduates of Thornapple Kellogg High School. ■ in Siloam Springs, Ark. Jazlin is currently finishing her Dean earned a master of administration Bachelors degree in Business business l Administration at Ferris State •4 degree. University. Kurt is currently working for SGA Productions. © The couple is planning a small ' private wedding for October 2013. Al In Memory I 7/11/72- 7/6/01 MIDDLE!]^ •5* iWSBme Mr & M *•w ffl $5. •r i r I !■* n Nflffl Twelve years without you. 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Rod Snow Chalk artist/ventriloquist to visit Caledonia church Chalk artist and ventrilo­ quist Rod Snow will perform at Caledonia United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28. Snow travels the country as a full-time artist, givin •1 shows and sharing his inspi- 3:00PM 4:00PM 6:00PM H 7:00PM 8:00PM Thu li rsday 6:00AM 11 7:00AM 9:00AM 12:00PM 3:00PM 4:00PM •I 6:00PM •I 7:00PM 8:00PM Friday frOOAM II 7:00AM •11 9:00AM 9:30AM 11:00AM 12:00PM 3:00PM 4:00AM 6:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM •1 6:00AM 7.00AM 8:00AM 111. 9:00AM II •II 10:00AM 11:00AM 12:00PM 1:00AM 111 2:00PM II 3:00PM II 6:00PM II 7:00PM All times are subject to change without notice. § Donkey Ollie 8 Kids A Cookin' 8 Donkey Ollie Terry's Tips Government Meetings Donkey Ollie Catholic Forum Kids A Cookin' Bluegrass on Stage Donkey Ollie Kids A Cookin' Donkey Ollie Terry's Tips Government Meetings Donkey Ollie Catholic Forum Kids A Cookin' Spirit of Life Peace Church Bluegrass on Stage Donkey Ollie Kids A Cookin' Donkey Ollie Terry's Tips Government Meetings Donkey Ollie Catholic Forum Kids A Cookin' Bible Study Donkey Ollie Spirit of Life Bluegrass on Stage Peace Church Kids A Cookin' Caledonia Village meeting Donkey Ollie Terry’s Tips_______ rational message and talents, which he will do with the Caledonia community. 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Downtown Hastings on State St. I • Approved a special disDUALITY GQTI.com and on Facabooli fl trict use permit for the annuTREATERS BARGAIN TWILIGHT I al village of Middleville DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM I Heritage Day event Sept. 7 ' (KlrtM 0i«iUI 30 (V- Stadium Salting O No P»1M» I and 8. SHOWTIMES 7/13 • 7/16 • Learned that the village Ij nrtfs urn times subject to change staff is continuing to work * TURBO (PG) STARTS WED 7/17 with Shellie Smith of the OOCROWN UPS 2 (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11:20. 1.50. 4 30. 6:50. 9.20 Health Eaton •arry Tad Thatcher l r There were few com­ plaints about fireworks in the •Il village Middleville of according to Barry County Sheriff Sgt. Tony Stein. “Actually it was not as bad as I thought it would be,” he said about the holiday peri­ od. Fireworks are legally allowed the day before, the day of and the day after a national holiday. Stein told council members Tuesday the Middleville officers did­ n’t receive a lot of com­ plaints, but said he was aware there were some late night fireworks going off. In other matters at the reg­ ular meeting the council: • Approved a transfer of an easement to the county drajn commissioner. The vil- Department on the village health impact assessment. A public workshop will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. July 30 at the Thomapple Township Emergency Sen ices building to gather input and educate the public and community. • Received notice of the letting of the drain contract and of the day of review for apportionment from the Drain larry County Comission for the Town Center Drain project. The notice of letting informs the village the drain commission will receive construction bids July 30. The day of appor­ tionment is notice for the benefits to the lands com­ prised within the Middleville town center drain special assessment district. It will be subject to review’ for one day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the drain commission office in Hastings. The computation of costs for the rain will also be open for inspection at that time. • Heard from council member Sue Reyff that she liked the shrubbery and rocks placed along the Thomapple River to keep children from falling into the river. There was an incident involving a stroller with two toddlers that accidentally rolled into the water at a Friday night music event. The incident prompted village officials to create more of a natural buffer along the river. • Was informed by council member Phil VanNoord that work has been completed at Wildwood Park where the trails have been cleared and additional mulch put along the trails. VanNoord also said the mountain bike trail is cleared and marked ready for use. facebook Clinic Hours: M-W-F 9:30 • 3 30. Th 12 00 - 6:00. Sot 8 00 3 00 Caledonia student inducted into honors society Brianna Kilgore of Caledonia was recently rec­ ognized as a member of •!• Sigma Alpha Lambda organ­ ization at Grand Valley State University. •!• Sigma Alpha Lambda is a national leadership and hon­ ors organization dedicated to promoting and rewarding academic achievement and providing members with opportunities for community service, personal develop­ ment and lifelong profession­ al fulfillment. Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 6o\Jer \/oor dreGU*S . • . We’re here for you 24/7 to help make your dreams come true. Ask us about our farm insurance! Your local agent insures your Call or visit us today! Hftme § § * 497 Arlington St. (M-37) -L h ) FARM BUREAU , INSURANCE » *■ 4 ** Doug Talsma Bob Nicolai See Doug or Boh for all vour insurance needs! CM o 9028 N. Rodgers Ct. S.E. 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Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations Hastings Wayland 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 ,06801160 & Staff I Writer Pincher dogs, growing veg­ etables and working in his garden. On April 23, James mar­ ried the love of his life and best friend Kathryn Bell. James is survived by his wife, Kathryn Nagel; chil­ dren. Carol Nagel, emard (Debra) Nagel, David (Mary Ellen) Nagel and Janet (Tim) Lowe; 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren; a sis- Foot & Ankle Pain MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED INCLUDING MEDICARE & MEDICAID $ By Julie Makarewicz 216 N. Main 792-0515 ter, Lena Jane (Frank) Pasco; several nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Charles Nagel; a brother, Robert; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. James' funeral service was conducted Monday, July 8, 2013 at Peace Reformed Church. Middlevile. urial took place in Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Paws with a Cause will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for James family. % Arrangements made by Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, Middleville MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED “Celebration Service” Confessions of Truth Ministries A full Gospel Bible Church where "Everybody 9l9l91 is Some1W9. Founder and Pastor: Sandra W Imansee Wo are blessed and highly favored!! Come join us to celebrate our 7th year Anniversary on Saturday July 20, 2013 at 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058. Our service will start at 12:00 noon with fellow­ ship following. Our guest speaker will be Pastor Earl Grandberry. Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich and he addeth no sorrow with It. I was u•X rn and raised in Hastings, Michigan. I received Jesus Christ in my heart on September 29, 1989. Even though I was raised in church, I really did­ n’t begin a “sold out” life to God until one night in a revival meeting. My journey with the Lord has taken me through many hard and good times. I have enjoyed using my gift of singing for Him in groups and solos. Worshiping the Lord is a major part of my life. Singing to the Lord is one way I find God’s presence. The Lord has blessed me with two Gospel CD’s and hopefully anoth­ er in the future. •It In 2006, the Lord blessed me with a Minister’s License to preach the Word of God and called me to help co-pastor Confessions of Truth Ministries. With the death of Pastor Jane W Jmansee in 2012, I was promoted to pastor of Confessions of Truth Ministries. I am truly humbled with this calling on my life and pray that I will be found a “"d servant unto the Lord. My heart’s desire for Confessions of Truth Ministries is for spir­ itual growth of souls and to witness God’s love, power and word demonstrated in the lives of people. On January 1, 2006 we rented a room and started Confessions of Truth Ministries (C.O.T.). We met on Sundays at 10:00am for prayer and at 11:00am for worship service. Then on Tuesday morn­ ing for Bible study at 10:00am. Within two months the Lord blessed us and we moved to 307 S. Michigan Ave. We were there for five years. Confessions of Truth has continued to be blessed as the Lord now has given us favor with our current location at 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings Ml 49058. Our ultimate goal is to bring souls into the Kingdom of God, by preaching and teaching the Word of God, to all who will hear it so they can live a victorious life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Going back to the basics of life where ones faith in God comes first, then family then country. Where communities come together for the good of everyone. Where love, compassion, honesty, loyalty and integrity have more value than self gain. What a beautiful world this would be and with Jesus Christ, this is possible. Derek Middleville’s irandon is excited and anx­ ious about the nationwide DVD release by Wal-Mart stores on Tuesday of the movie “Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy.” Brandon stars as the lead character Matson in the fam­ ily action thriller which was released in theaters in Mav 2012. Filming on a sequel, “Adventures of Mickey Matson - The Pirates Cove” is set to begin in August. Like the first Mickey Matson film directed by Harold Cronk, the sequel will be filmed partially in northern Michigan. Many of the cast members from the first movie are reportedly returning for the Matson which sequel. Brandon said is even more action-packed than the first movie. Derek's mother. Shannon, said she’s excited about the national release of the DVD and that Wal-Mart purchased the exclusive rights to the opening day release. “We’re excited and can’t wait to see the movie in the stores, she said. “He (Derek) loves doing the stunts and there are lots of them,” she said. Brandon will be a fresh­ man at Thomapple Kellogg High School this fall, but will likely miss the first weeks of school while he’s away filming the movie. Shannon said tutors will make sure he's kept up on his classwork. She said Derek has been out to Los Angeles on cast­ ing calls and met with execu­ tives from Disney and Nickelodeon. She said he hopes to land a role in an upcomingI television show. Derek has also finished work on a holiday special with Dean Cain called “Holiday Miracle.” Cain is the actor who formerly played the role of “Superman" on the televi­ sion series and has since starred in several television movies and shows. $ I & 9 jm ’ 9 >' $ Middleville’s Derek Brandon walks the red carpet with co-star Francesca DeRosa, at the premier showing of his first Mickey Matson film last May in Grand Rapids. Brandon is expected to begin working on a sequel this August. The first movie, “The Adventures of Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Treasure,” is being released Tuesday on DVD at Wal-Mart stores nation wide. I IPW1* j tfa •M David W. Mansky Treating ALL Foot and Ankle Conditions I f u I Mittl Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery tBiitM tiiM Board Certified in Foot Surgery OUR MISSION is to provide honest, competent, service-orientated foot care at a level that exceeds our patients' expectations. s i 9385 Cherry Valley Ave. SE Caledonia 616-891-2577 I -’V* fillip Caledonia Community Cable Corporation > CHANNEL 98 p ,v< « I CALEDONIATV.COM ,, CABLE • LIVE • ON DEMAND 'Si IhE Watch Us: Caledonia’s Public Access, Education, Government Station VOLUNTEERS DESPERATELY NEEDED 3 i ■ ■ ■ V Sr ft 'h; Board members, volunteers to help with graphics, digital projection, journalism and office assistant. Fill out applications on www.caledoniatv.com COME WORSHIP WITH US • Schedule of Services Sunday Worship Service 11:00am Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00am Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30pm Nursery & Children's Church, Sunday Morning 1302 S. Hanover, Hostings, Ml 49058 • (269) 948-9623 Caledonia Community Cable Corporation Years Studio location: 9809 Cherry Valley Ave SE (M37-West Side) V% Mailing Address: PO Box 288, Caledonia, Ml 49316 New Email Address: lnfo@caledoniatv.com »I I �a. 1 The Sun and News, Saturday, July 13. 2013/ Page 7 Financial Focus GRCC and Kent ISD consolidate printing services ILit to 1 ¥ N I. ■ 55S ^*4. I Grand Rapids Community College and Kent ISD have consolidated their printing services operations to create greater efficiencies, conserve taxpayer dollars and provide better service to the school districts, nonprofit organiza­ tions and staff who use their copy services departments. Grand Rapids Community College and Kent ISD com­ bined services at the Grand Rapids Community College campus to expand the range of services offered to cus­ tomers. The partnership will reduce the cost of printin for both partners by increas­ ing the efficiency of the GRCC print show which will lower its overall cost of oper­ ations and eliminate the staffing expenditures devot­ ed to copy services at Kent ISD. Printing services were Senior Citizen of the Year nominations sought Hastings City Bank and the Barry County Commission on Aging are sponsoring the 15th annual “Senior Citizen of the Year” award, which contributions highlights made by persons age 60 and older to civic and social life in larry County. It focuses on the positive benefits of remaining active while grow­ ing older. The award will be present­ ed at the Barry County Commission on Aging's Summer Picnic, at the COA building in Hastings. The recipient is also invited to ride as an honored guest in 616-891-8688 Enrolling Now! fl Saint Paul will offer your Child a respectful, nurturing, and challenging learning envi­ ronment to enable spiritual, mental, social, physical, and emotional growth. Zoo-phonics Handwriting without tears Christ-centered curriculum from live 55*■ z. x1 fl 7 fl Concordia Publishing ~ Inside gymnasium ~ 3 Hour Class Please call Julie Rop, Preschool Director 616-891-8688 “ Train a child in the way he should go. and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6 Don’t get trampled by the ‘herd A t 1 Call anytime lor Sun & News classified ads •!• 2001, the “d• [• t-com” bubble has little upside potential burst, splattering investors remaining. Instead of emulating other with big!< losses that were either irreversible or. at the investors, think about your least, took years from which own financial goals and cre­ ate a viable strategy for to recover. The herd mentality' often achieving them, taking into applies even when investors account your risk tolerance know the right moves to and time horizon. Look for make. To illustrate: One of quality investments and hold the most basic rules of them for the long term. Don't 1 by the investing is “buy low, sell be discouraged and yet many inevitable market downturns, high” investors do the exact oppo­ but be ready to adjust your site. When prices drop, they portfolio as needed. Above sell, so that they can cut their all else, be patient and discilosses — even though they plined, always keeping your may be selling investments eye on your ultimate objectemporarily fives. lit that, while It can feel comfortable down, still have strong potential. On the other hand, when you're in the midst of a when an investment's price herd — but it can lead you to has shot up, these same places where, as an investor, investors will often keep you don't want to go. Steer v buying more shares, hoping clear of the crowds and go to reap even bigger gains — your own way. This article was written by if the investment has even now become quite expen­ Edward Jones for use by sive, as measured by the your local Edward Jones price-to-eamings ratio, and Financial Advisor. Every year in early July, thousands of people “run with the bulls” in Pamplona, Spain. While the event is exciting, it is also hazardous, and many runners have got­ ten badly injured over the years. As an investor, you may find that running with the herd is dangerous to you, too — because if you're constantly following what everyone else is doing, your own financial goals could end Up getting “trampled.” The urge to run with the herd, or follow the crowd, may have been hard-wired into our psyches, accordin to anthropologists. In prehis­ toric times, running with the pack may have helped peo­ ple minimize danger or increase their chances for •H finding food. But today, there are far fewer rewards for following a herd mentali­ ty — especially in investing. For example, consider what happens when the •financial markets go through a period of volatility. Virtually every time this happens. many investors flock to gold, apparently believing that the shiny yel­ low metal will always be valuable and that its price will never drop. Yet, the tact is that gold prices, like those of other financial assets, do fluctuate. Furthermore, cer­ tain types of gold-based investments can be quite 'u risky in their own right. What other “follow the herd” movements should you avojd when you invest? For Nominees for Barry County's Senior Citizen of the Year award should be age 60 or better and residents of Barry County. Consideration should be given to the contri­ bution each nominee has made to the Barry County community. Examples could include the types of activities the nominee has been involved in. how his or her involvement has benefited the community, and the number of people who have been affected by those contribu­ tions. Nomination forms for the Senior Citizen of the Year award are available at the Commission on Aging office, City Hastings Bank, A Thornapple Manor and WBCH Radio. Nominations can be from individuals or groups. Past winners of the Senior Citizen of the Year award have included Kensinger Florence Marble, Jones, Joyce Weinbrecht, Don Reid, Nyla Nye, Ruth Newton, Russ Nash, Earl McMullin, Mabel Boyion, Russ and Jean Ruby Ball, Hammond. Howard “Hoot” Gibson, Dr. .remer, Larry Blair, Lois and last year's winner. Donna Brown. Nominations should be sent to the Commission on Aging. 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. MI 49058. All nominations must be I received by 5 p.m. Monday. T July 9. the annual Hastings Summerfest parade. “The Commission on Aging honors older adults every year through its volun­ teer recognition program,” said COA Director Tammy award Pennington. “This offers a special chance for the community to single out that one special older person and present a token of their admi­ ration and appreciation. There are other community awards given annually, but this award specifically high­ lights the achievements and talents of our senior citi­ zens.” 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 i mind. This reduces costs for both institutions and increas­ M es efficiency at the same time.” GRCC copy services customers will experience new utility and convenience of service through the use of the: GRCCePrint electronic store front http://cms.grcc.edu/grc.11 ceprint and a courier sched­ ule that will ensure a seam­ less service transition between Kent ISD and GRCC. Trainin 11 on the GRCC ePrint system will be provided at Kent ISD for all staff, school districts and •It nonprofit copy services cus­ tomers. 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Podunk Lake truck story still rolling by Doug Vander Laan Editor The Hunt for the Red Dakota has ended on Podunk Lake. but not the undercur­ rent of charges and insinua­ tions following the sub­ merged pickup’s recovery after a nearly six-month sojourn at the bottom of the lake. “I said it was extortion, and I still think it is,” said Rutland Township Supervisor Jim Carr in a tele­ phone conversation Tuesday, just days after the vehicle that broke through the ice Jan. 25 was recovered Sunday. Carr originally made that charge at a July 2 county board meeting suggesting that the county, through its sheriff’s department, was attempting to pass off the cost of the vehicle's recovery on to township taxpayers. The truck's owner, Ryan Webb, 51, of Caledonia, helped sidestep that impasse Sunday with a recovery effort that began in late April and culminated with the suc­ cessful extrication this past weekend. But Carr still had heat to bring to commissioners Tuesday — and then had even more when he learned after the meeting of a deal that only increased his frus­ tration with a lack of com­ munication between govern­ ment departments. “The perception was that I came here last week because I was being pressured by my residents,” Carr told com­ missioners during Tuesday’s meeting. “ I came here because I was being pres­ sured by the inconsistency of government to deal with my residents.” He suggested at the end of his public comment remarks that the county set aside a contingency fund to address similar incidents in the future “so we don’t have to wait six months and raise Cain.” Cain rose again hours later. A visit made to Carr’s office and, subsequently, to the Hastings Banner by Webb’s friend, Podunk Lake-area resident Jim Reed, revealed that a deal — and a * 7 & Z Even a pair of 10-ton wrecker winches strain as the Dodge Dakota pickup that went through the ice on Podunk Lake in January is recovered Sunday. (Photos by Jim Carr) * if fa tf” - •- J . V" ? XT* X • ♦ IH * tk .. Summer is Bare Skin Season Make the best impression with laser treatments from Hastings Surgeons Get rid of those nagging skin issues that make you feel uncomfortable. • Spider Vein Removal '6 • Hair Removal • Acute Acne Treatments • Cherry Hemangioma Removal • Skin Tightening and Toning • FRAC3 Skin Rejuvenation Medical-Grade Laser All laser procedures are performed by our board certified surgeons, equipped with the most advanced European laser technology and the only computerized laser scanner in the industry. It is the safest, fastest, most comfortable and effective laser treatment available! Let us help you look and feel better than you have in years! Call 948-8411 today! Hastings Surgeons Affiliated with Pennock Physician Network 1005 West Green St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Call 269.948.8411 for your appointment or visit www.pennockhealth.com I i deadline — was issued by a county magistrate to Webb April 26 to recover the vehi­ cle without county sheriff * department involvement. “It was an open investiga­ tion until after the court date on April 26 •— we couldn’t go near the truck until then,” said Reed, a scuba diver who designed and led the recov­ ery operation. “Once it was released to us on that date, we committed to pulling the truck out of the lake by July 15.” Reed asserted that the court decision included a plea deal that downgraded Webb’s original citation for failure to report a property damage accident to an • ea aa aa a impeding traffic offense, for which he paid a fine. Reed Li maintains, though, that the original ticket never should have been issued because the Jan. 25 incident in which the truck was driven onto the ice before sinking occurred on private property. When he learned of the court deal with Webb to recover the truck, Carr was livid. “He [Reed] told me that they had an agreement with the sheriff’s department,” said Carr, who had described at the July 2 commissioner’s meeting how Undersheriff Bob Baker told him that the sheriff s department did not have the funds to conduct a recovery operation. County Sheriff Dar Leaf was also present at the July 2 county board meeting and Ml responded during a later pub­ lic comment period that his department would need “a funding source” to recover the truck. Present during Carr’s meeting with Undersheriff Baker was Patrolman David DeMaagd, who had written the original police report Jan. 28 and who, Reed told Carr, was aware of the court action April 26. “DeMaagd never said any­ thing, the opportunity for communication was there,” charged Carr. “When I’m sit­ ting there, and you know there’s a deal cut and you don't let me know, that’s not •V right. it This whole thing was a smoke screen that came from the sheriff and the sheriffs department. If somebody had told me they had an agree­ ment, I would have kept my mouth shut [at the July 2 board meeting].” Particularly vexing were the remarks made by Can­ July 2 that the sheriff’s department was providing special favors for Webb. “They showed him no favors,” said Reed of the relationship between the sheriff’s department and Webb, “they were very cooperative and very good to work with us on this. Tony Stein [deputy who’s also a scuba diver] deserves a lot of credit. Reed chalks up the inci­ dent and its swirling after­ math to poor communica­ tion. “It was a lack of commu­ nication between the court and the township and the sheriff’s department,” said Reed. “Somehow that piece of paper didn’t get transmit­ ted from the court to the sheriff s department. People should have come to the source — imy name and phone number was listed on the police report.” Reed was a passenger in the truck Jan. 25 when it was ____ driven on the ice and subse­ quently sunk. Carr, however, is not will­ ing to let the affair rest for mere ‘lack of communica­ tion.” ‘‘I think it’s poor when jurisdictions can’t get along,” he said late Tuesday. “My side is cleaned up now, but what about theirs? Who didn't ask the question? I never even heard about July 15 [the court-imposed dead­ line to extricate the vehicle] until today.” For his part, Webb is now working on fiscal and physi­ cai recovery cal recoverv following Sunday’s rescue operation, “I’m still sore from run­ ning cable in muck up to my waist,” sighed Webb by tele­ phone Tuesday. “It took all day, but I want people around the lake who helped to know how much I appreci­ ate them. “I know most people don’t like me because 1 made a stupid mistake, but it was my fault and it’s taught 4 me a lot.” Besides the cost of the recovery operation and the court fine, Webb, an overthe-road trucker, says, he’s also lost considerable income due to the time required in locating the truck and then planning and exe­ cuting the recovery opera­ tion. Though he says the truck came up even shinier in places than before its dive, Webb says the Red Dakota will be dry docked perma­ nently. After he digs out the remaining muck and mud, the vehicle will be sold for parts. taiWi ■into sM mt Klikiji tall Or Mj lir We ■Win "hi 9 s tun 4 Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 ir I I 1 / r I v s s & 1-800-870-7085 a �I A I> The Sun and News, Saturday, July 13, 2013/ Page 9 Orangeville board gets updates from near and far VW by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Guest officials comple­ mented a night of routine updates and presentations during the July 2 meeting of the Orangeville Township Board of Trustees. Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell was on hand to explain the new Swift and Sure Sanctions program aimed at reducing the number of offenders sent to the state prison system. The program is funded by the state and provides services to persons facing prison terms for the commission of felonies. According to McDowell, a year in the program for an offender costs taxpayers about $9,000 versus the $34,000 cost of a year for incarceration. Persons eligi­ ble for the program have already served jail time and are screened very carefully. that noted McDowell Hastings employers have been receptive to the pro- NJ A' L?»S.;y< i >■*_ ■ fr. Ifl ’I 1 ■ ’- sS- I v * 7’N 1.1 gram and have hired people from it. Allan Klein, legislative associate for Rep. Mike Callton, reported that a town hall meeting on fracking was planned for Monday, July 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., in Hastings. Klein stressed that the meeting will feature a balanced presentation of from information the Michigan Oil and Gas Producers Association, the •Ift Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, and the Michigan Environmental Council. Trustee Bob Perino asked Klein if the state had considered a moratorium on fracking permits and if not, why not? Klein responded that several bills were in the legislature and that the big problem, according to him, is mineral rights. County Commissioner Jim DeYoung reported on recent discussion regarding a new date: 114 persons had been the served the previous Wednesday. She also said the Orangeville Open Golf Tournament will be held at Mullenhurst golf course on July 27; it is the major fundraiser for the program, Fire Chief Dan Boulter reported the department had •Ift responded to 18 calls for service and had removed trees from roads following a June 12 storm. Three more members of the department jail facility, DeYoung said the former Feldpausch groeery building in Hastings had been toured as a possible site for a new jail facility. The strategic planning process needs to consider the number of empty buildings available before talking about a new •Ift jail, according to DeYoung. In reports with more •Ift immediate local relevance, •Ift ­ the board learned of the pos •Ift. sible resurrection of a modi­ fied Orangeville Days. The event is now under new man­ agement with Bill Dawson and Denise Neahusan, new­ comers to Orangeville, hav­ ing volunteered to take on the event. According to this Dawson, year’s Orangeville Days will be scaled down. Dawson may be reached at orangevilledays.com or billdawson@lcloud.com. Greggorsen, Marlene reporting for the Orangeville Community Outreach Soup's On program, said 219 house­ holds had been assisted to had completed the require­ ments for certification as emergency medical techni­ cians. The department cur­ rently has 18 members. In official actions the board approved a contract with LEaDer Lights, Grand Rapids, for new interior lighting for the fire depart­ ment facility at a cost of $5, 707.28. The new lighting is expected to reduce energy costs significantly. The next regularly sched- uled meeting of the Orangeville Township board will be on Tuesday, Aug.6 at 7 p.m. in the township hall, 7350 Lindsey Road. 1 ■ Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads • ft I A. - * v’ — ■r I c ft «4r T *1 r ( 7 * f ‘Yti •I Caledonia Village officials bask in successful community event reports •ci Ha plimentary of the Independence Day activities, Staff Writer especially events such as the of truck and tractor pulls celebration The Western Week and of despite an accident to one Independence Day continued participant in the tractor pull. he would like • (• at Monday evening's meeting Gilbert added of the Village of Caledonia to see the village consider council as members basked establishing an art event or at in the reports of community least an arts council. Trustee Danise Regan, goodwill and fun that each reporting for the Planning •Ift event delivered. Committees and their vol­ Commission, said the com­ unteers for both events were mission's field trip on June 27 had been useful. Planner thanked for their work. Trustee Tim Overholt, Mark Sisson had pointed out reporting for the areas of concern as the com­ Independence Day mission begins its required Committee, said the new site review of the master plan. Moving into the more for the fireworks display worked out well and the mundane business of the vil­ turnout was good for a great lage, Paul Galdes, village show. He also credited engineer, reported that a Township Supervisor Bryan meeting of the joint sewer Harrison with skills as a committee had been held to parade organizer. Trustee discuss the possibility of Karen Hahn was actively applying for a grant to study involved at the end of the the continuing problem of parade in helping to speed the infiltration of storm the vehicles out of the Main water into the wastewater •Ift Street area so that the street treatment plant. Responding could be reopened to normal to a question and brief dis­ cussion of the equipment to traffic. Village president Glenn be used for an evaluation of Gilbert said he thought the problem, Galdes said that « the equipment would Western Week had been fab­ none of ulous. He was equally com- be originating with the com­ pany that supplied the flow■■MH meter used unsuccessfully GREAT RATES & for the past two years to LOCAL SERVICING investigate the problem. Sandy Ayers, village manI ager, reported that a sinkhole I on Costner Avenue had been sinkhole The repaired. Dann appears to have possibly 1 Mulder been the result of some inad­ equate compacting of the road base. She also reported • Personal Service the sign on the entrance to • Experienced Lenders the village hall driveway has • No Application Fee been changed and now reads Call Dann Mulder at Village of Caledonia. 616.891.2530 or apply at Trustee Dan Erskine, www.unitedbankofmichigan.com reporting for himself and NMLSW3188 Todd council member tt UNITED BANK Grinage, who was absent due MORTGAGE CORPORATION fQ| by Fran Faverman 5 Wiki •'* life I M to twi ■ ■ nkih hto'sm f t tdakcfi TiSii! t > 11 r «i n nfah b wvtBf (teW I 1 w TU” ® 181 i®®1 • ft <1 I r &JC’*3 gdl'n Ik* & i r 1 to a family concern, said there was a list of eight side­ Erskine walks for repair. also said the sidewalk from the western edge of the Caledonia Estates complex on Maple Street to the Beginning of the Gregg Estates facility would be completed. Sidewalk will be added between the bank and the gas station at the comer of Main Street. Arrangements to move the blacksmith shop to its new location near the Barber School are proceeding. He concluded his remarks by reminding the audience that a rock celebration is sched­ uled for July 20 by a local business on Main Street, Trustee Gary Scholl, liai­ son to the township, reported that the township had a study for Phase One of the trails, Overholt added that he was very impressed with Paul Henry Trail, The one official action taken by the council was approval of a new contract with Consumers Energy for lighting in the village. A sur­ vey of street lights in the village has been completed and maps issued to the village. Ayers said the result is a net reduction of the number of lights the village has to pay for. The new contract was approved unanimously. Although not to be official until after the August 12 council meeting, Overholt announced he would be resigning from the council and will retain his activities Caledonia the with Cable Community Corporation. 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M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 Graphic* The July 8 meeting of opened with a song. Patricia encouraged members to get their walking r •AU is to her at the next meeting. Coordinator Angela sent a letter telling members that the only constant is change. Lu Anderson is steppin •U down. She will be missed. Tammy Hanson will be the new area captain. The annual picnic date has been set for Aug. 12. with a backup date of Aug. 19 in case of rain. More details will be provided later. The minutes of the July 1 meeting were presented and DAY OF REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS MIDDLEVILLE TOWNE CENTER DRAIN NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, the apportionments for benefits to the lands comprised within the “Middleville Towne Center Dram Special Assessment District," will be subject to review for one day from 9:00 a m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Barry County Drain Commissioner’s Office, located at 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan, 49058 or at such other time and place to which I may adjourn. At the meeting to review the apportionment of benefits, I will have the tentative apportionments against parcels and municipalities within the drainage district available to review. At said review, the computation of costs for the Drain will also be open for inspection by any interested parties Pursuant to Section 155 of the Michigan Drain Code of 1956. any owner of land within the drainage district or any city, village, township, district or county feeling aggrieved by the apportionment of benefits made by the Drain Commissioner may appeal the apportionment within ten (10) days after the day of review of apportionment by making an application to the Barry County Probate Court for the appointment of a board of review. Any dram assessments against land will be collected in the same manner as property taxes. If drain assessments against land are collected by installment, the landowner may pay the assessments in full with any interest to date at any time and thereby avoid fur­ ther interest charges. For more information regarding payment of assessments, please contact my office. The following is a description of the several tracts or parcels of land constituting the Special Assessment District of the Drain, as well as a list of any county, township, city, village and state department to be assessed at large: Pari of the east 1/2 of Section 22 of the Village of Middleville, Township 4 North, Range 10 West, Barry County, Michigan, more particularty described as: Beginning at the northwest comer of lot 33 plat of Charleston Heights Addition No 2 to the Village of Middleville, being a su u ^vision in part of Section 22, Township 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 4, Page 62, Barry County records; thence northerly along the west line of lot 34 said plat of Charleston Heights Addition No 2 to the Village of Middleville, a distance of 125.8 feet more or less to the northeast corner of lot 23 plat of Charlson Heights Addition No. 1 to the Village of Middleville, being a subdivision in part of Section 22, Township 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 4, Page 42, Barry County records; thence westerly along the north line of said lot 23 a distance of 135 feet more or less to the easterly hght of way line of Charles Avenue; thence northerly along said easterly hght of way line 75 feet more or less to the northwest corner of lot 22, said plat of Charleson Heights Addition No. 1 to the Village of Middleville; thence northwesterly 99.9 feet more or less to the northeast comer of lot 16 said plat of Charleson Heights Addition No. 1 to the Village of Middleville; thence N 54°21 ’ W 73 feet more or less to a line parallel with and 60 feet westerly from the westerly right of way line of Charles Street; thence northerly along said parallel line 198 feet more or less to a line parallel with and 61 feet southehy southerly from the southerly right of way line of Bernard Street; thence westerly along said parallel line 117 feet more or less to the east line of lot 19 plat of Seneca Ridge, being a subdivision in part of Section 22, Township 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, Barry County, a Michigan, as recorded in Liber 6, Page 63, Barry County Records; thence northerly along said east lot line 61 feet more or less to the northeast comer of said lot 19, also being the southerly hght of way line of Benard Street; thence northerly 60 feet more or less to a point on the northerly right of way line of Benard Street said point lying 4.6 feet easterly from the southeast comer of lot 18 of said plat of Seneca Ridge; thence N 46*10' W 95 feet more or less to a line parallel with and 43 feet easterly from the eastehy right of way line of Acadia Court; thence northerly along said parallel line a distance of 139 feet more or less to the north line of lot 17 said plat of Seneca Ridge; thence N 12°03' E 127 feet; thence N67°W121 feet; thence north 328 feet more or less to the northerly hght of way line of Towne Center Drive; thence northeasterly along said northerly right hght of way line of Towne Center Drive a distance of 893 feet more or less to the southwesterly hght of way line of State Highway M-37; thence northwesterly along said southwesterly hght of way line 286 feet; thence northeasterly at a right hght angle to said southwesterly nght of way line 120 feet more or less to the north­ easterly hght of way line of said State Highway M-37; thence S 89°50' E 89 feet more or less to a line parallel with and 78 feet north­ easterly from the northeasterly right of way line of said State Highway M-37; thence southeasterly along said parallel line a distance of 469 feet; thence S 89'50' E 154.4 feet more or less to the westerly right of way line of Arlington Street; thence northerly along said westerly right of way line 432 feet; thence easterly at a right angle to said westerly right of way line 66 feet more or less to theI easterly right of way line of said Arlington Street; thence southerly along said easterly right of way line a distance of 418 feet; thenceI S 48°31' E 126 feet; thence S 00°40' E 237 feet; thence S 71°20' E 276 feet; thence S 64*40’ W 188 feet; thence S 00*44’ W 310 feet; thence S 35°51' W 297.10 feet more or less to the eastehy hght of way line of State Highway M-37/Ahington Street; thence southerly along said eastehy hght of way line 304 feet; thence westehy westerly along said hght of way line 36 feet; thence southehy along said eastehy hght of way line 545 feet; thence westehy westerly at a hght angle to said easterly hght of way line 66 feet more or less to the westehy hght of way line of State Highway M-37/Arlington westerly M-37/Ahington Street; thence N 48°24’ W 207 feet; thence N 72°33 72°33'’ W 161 feet; thence S 83 13' W 335 feet; thence 101.9 more or less t^.?Ce NA13*36' 33.6.. W ^.J 01’9 feet feetmore ,ess to t0 a point on the north line of lot 33, said plat of Charleson Heights Addition No. 2 to the Village of Middleville, said point lying 46.4 feet easterly from the northwest corner of said lot 33; thence west9 ». . ■ * M ~ A •® a * * » * —— — — 9 ehy along the north line of said lot 33 a distance of 46.4 feet more or less to the northwest corner of said lot 33 and the point of beginning of this description. a a a The basis of bearings used for this description is taken from the Barry County GIS mapping. Comprising the following properties: — i 41-022-019-00 I 41-022-143-00 41-022-418-00 41-022-94941-100-00141-100-007-00 41-100-012-00 41-100-017-00 41-100-022-00 41-100-025-00 41-100-026-30 41-200-016-00 41-022-022-00 41-022-147-00 41-022-442-00 41-095-005-00 41-100-003-00 41-100-008- •II 41-100-013-00 41-100-018-00 41-100-023-00 41-100-026-00 41-100-029-00 41-200-017-00 41-022-022-01 41-022-410-00 41-022-486-00 41-095-006-00 41-100-004-00 41-100-009-00 41-100-014-00 41-100-019-00 41-100-024-00 41-100-026-10 41-100-030-00 41-200-018- •Il 41-022-022-10 41-022-412-00 41-022-947-00 •III 41-095-007-00 41-100-005-00 41-100-010-00 41-100-015-00 41-100-020-00 41-100-024-10 41-100-026-20 41-200-014-00 Public Walkway 41-022-023-10 41-022-415- • • 41-022-946-00 41-095-008- •Il 41-100-006-00 41-100-011-00 41-100-016-00 41-100-021-00 41-100-024-20 41-100-026-25 41-200-015-00 Also including the following municipal entities: COUNTY AT-LARGE (Barry County Board of Commissioner’s; Barry County Clerk) VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE AT-LARGE (Village Manager; Village of Middleville Clerk)I MICHIGAN DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (Director; Drainage Engineer) Owners. municipalities and interested persons may appear at the time and place of the day of review of apportionments and be heard with respect to the special assessments. This notice is pursuant to Section 154 of the Michigan Drain Code of 1956 and Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962. Russ Yarger Barry County Drain Commissioner 220 W. State St. Hastings, Michigan, 49058 (269) 945-1385 77579596 approved. Losers for the holiday weekend were Betty , Joyce B., Donna, Alice P., and Dorothy. Best loser for the week is Donna, with Betty as runner-up. Donna won the food chart drawing, with Linda, Patricia, Phyllis, Sharon, Betty and Jan also participating. Alice B. lost »!• the ha-ha box, and Alice P. won the 50/50 drawing. The program was given by a guest, Kathy, the leader of the 1756 TOPS group of Island. Drummond She stressed that “change is what we need” and explained the predictable stages of change 1 people go through. The meeting closed with the TOPS and KOPS pledges. Visitors are welcome to attend the meetings at 500 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting Council Minutes July 8, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Gilbert. Present: Erskine, Hahn, Overholt, Gilbert, Scholl, Regan, Ayers & Wangerin. Absent: Grinage. Pledge of Allegiance: Consideration of meeting agenda: Motion by Hahn, sec­ ond by Scholl. Motion carried. Public Comment (Brief): Written Correspondence: Committee Minutes: Plan­ ning Commission minutes 6-2513. Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion to approve by Scholl, second by Overholt. Motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes of Regular meeting on June 10, 2013. B. Building Inspector’s report IMS Permit Listing. C. Treasurer's report. •x D. Approval to pay bills. Inquiry of conflict of interest. Reports from Council, Staff, and Consultants 1. Engineer’s Report-Paul Galdes-reviewed a possible grant that the Village and township can apply for to monitor the infiltration/inflow of storm water in the sanitary lines. Further discussion with the Joint Sewer Committee to follow. 2. Township Liaison ReportThe Township is continuing the discussion of Phase 1 of a Trailway that would include the Village. 3. Planning Commission Report-Working on the update to the General Development Plan. 4. Other Committee ReportsWestern Week & Independence Day. Both evnts were very suc­ cessful. 5. Village Manager’s ReportCatch basin in Glen Valley was repaired where there was a small cave in. 6. President’s Report-Many thanks to the Western Week and Independence Day committees. Tim Overholt will be resigning from the Council in August. Unfinished Business New Business 1. R13-17 Resolution for Standard Lighting Contract *_ j Consumers Energy. with r Motion by Overholt, second by hahn. All ayes, motion carried. Public Comment: Council Comments: Trustees all Thanked the committees and residents for making the Western Week and 4th of July events suc­ cessful. Discussion about ssibly expanding the Art Exhibit por­ tion of the Western Week. Family Tavern will hold Rock a Lot on Saturday, July 20th. Big Welcome to Fricano’’s. Best wishes to Todd’s son for a fast recovery. Adjourn: 7:30pm-motion by Scholl, second by Hahn. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted: Sandra Ayers, Clerk 06616789 Lincoln Meadows at 5 for weigh-in, with the meeting starting at 5:30 and ending at 6 p.m. The next meeting w ill be July 15. For more information, call Patricia, 616-868-0463, or » etty. 616-765-3483. Go fly a kite Caledonia United Methodist Church will host a community kite flying event at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. The event will take place on the church vacant proper­ ty at 8754 Kraft Ave. Everyone from the com­ munity and surrounding area is invited to attend and have fun flying kites, or just watching others have their kites take flight. Participants should bring their own kites to fly. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES June 25, 2013 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Pullen. Present: Endsley, Lutz. Lytle, Reyff, Pullen, Schellinger, Van Noord. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to approve the revised agenda. All yeas. Motion Passed. 2. Motion by Reyff, support by Lytle to approve the corrected meeting minutes of June 11. 2013. All yeas. Motion Passed. 3. Motion by Reyff, support by Lytle to approve Ordinance 2069 amending Chapter 70, water and sewer systems. All yeas. Motion passed. 4. Motion by Lytle, support by Reyff to accept the current bills for June 25, 2013 for $39,269.88. All yeas. Motion Passed. 5. Motion by Lutz, surr rt by Reyff to consider reducing the Village tax from 12.5 mills to 10.5 mills effective January 1, 2014. Ayes: Endsley, Lutz, Reyff. Nays: Van Noord, Lytle, Pullen, Lytle. Schellinger. Motion Failed. 6. Motion by Reyff, support by Van Noord to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m. All yeas. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Elaine Denton, Clerk Village of Middleville The complete text of the minutes is posted on the Village Website httD://villageofmiddleville.org or may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 068I6G15 I 11 /f k I k 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 custodian*, 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 (hat 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 1-8OO-927-9275. 06800156 O9FOMVVIMVV 1 I �The Sun and News, Saturday, July 13, 2013/ Page 11 ‘sV'^’ :>) un |i. ’ I II . j > 53 iife >' *• s' * ’^5 >•* s. (k ’k ***>s>>^ t IK ’'' ' »«• § I th I * Wm Mt * i^s II ^EKivs it Tt:. alls[. __ L?*n . *>■* ^*!Si ****.: l'I •«»:■») <"O »k 1 -r\ ’ Ise : r E’OBtroe’trs: BfttoiWH Itesta) . Jttsxm hi URVTSHUHr’-E K^rjK WK*) ■ *i:ai Jliratew’^:!» atr-'s'6’ ai«IM M • v ■9^i ™ Jffl® .*. ■ :W>^ f <? V«<* -.-.jsr Wl** ii. * .-e .si’l1!*, ft I MT.** |W I V wv B I*** a«w* I* (> * **. * << .t^ I <-»*' i'l IJ. < *5 ‘.^ *<**^^^1 4 Sa £2 5® % 'W * �Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, July 13, 2013 Local residents earn degrees f rom WM U Western Michigan University has released its official graduation list for the < I Alto — Amanda J. Johnson, bachelor of science, dietetics, cum laude; Maria Renee Phillips, bachelor of science, interdisciplinary health services, magna cum laude. Caledonia — Ali N. Bussa, bachelor of science, physical education: teacher/coach; Shannon Leigh Keizer, bachelor of science, special education: learning disabilities and emotional impairment, sec­ ondary, magna cum laude; Jake Alan Mulder, bachelor of science, special education: learning disabilities and cog­ nitive impairment, second­ ary, cum laude; Thomas Craig Slager, bachelor of sci­ ence in mechanical engineer­ ing. Delton — Barbara K. Buehler, bachelor of science, biomedical sciences, magna cum laude; Grady J. Cooke, bachelor of science, biomed­ ical sciences; Eireann Grace Hammond, bachelor of arts, communication studies; Gina Marie Papineau, master of arts, English: teaching; Joshua Bartholomew Schoonard, master of arts, educational leadership: K-12 school principal; Megan Renee Springer, bachelor of science in nursing, cum laude; James Raymond Tyler, bachelor of arts, stu­ dent integrated curriculum; Chelsea Kylie 2013 spring semester. Local students on the list include: • SCREENED TOP SOIL • STONES - Landscape and drainage • SAND - Fill or beach/play • DRIVEWAYS - Gravel, crushed 1 ro —A X* concrete or asphalt DON’S DOZING > 269-705-7030 Summer Here! Bring in this coupon for a I I _ ____ _ 95 I I I I „ I Fl ► ” That’s *10 OFF- I I [ Lube/Oil & Filter Change ’ I Up to 6 qts. Some restrictions apply. | See dealer for details. I look forward to seeing you soon. 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Strength, Quality. Performance and Intended use. It may vary tn colour, shape, size, cost and appearance. T'S unor run IMlMiaS BIN 6 L® Barry County marine patrol deputies arrested a 37year-old Wyoming man July 7 at about 11 p.m. for allegedly operating a boat while intoxicated. The man was taken to the Barry County Jail. Deputies said while they were on patrol on Gun Lake during the fire­ works display, they saw a boat being driven erratically Bit on the south side of Duffy Point and north of Hastings Point. The boat operator was reportedly doing doughnuts at a high speeds and operat­ ing unsafely within an area where there were many boats. Thief is apparently a reader, too A 39-year-old Middleville woman reported theft of items from her summer cot­ tage on Vista Point Drive. Items taken included a Verizon Hot Spot, glasses, a book, knife, makeup purse and radio faceplate. Total estimated value of the items is about $900. The theft was reported June 30 about 11:15 a.m. Driver ignores no-wake, no-cuts zone Police find The Gun Lake Women's Club welcomed Jill Sambaer : Craft without marijuana from the Barry Eaton Health Department to speak about lights attracts stash after immunizations at its July meeting. The club is gather­ car crash ing basic information as it attention Jill Sambaer speaks to GFWC-Gun Lake club * I I A on the west side of Patterson Road and the other vehicle was in the ditch on the east side of the road. Both drivers were treated at the scene, but did not require further med­ ical treatment. Police found a pill bottle with marijuana in one of the vehicles, along with a smoking pipe. An 18year-old Grandville man was arrested for possession of marijuana and booked into the Barry County Jail. tests, the boat operator was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail, facing charges of operating a vehi­ cle while intoxicated. Alcohol and water don’t mix 1 n..-, ik, POLICE BEAT kicks off a project to raise funds for the international program, “Shot@Life." Canisters will be placed in area businesses, clearly labeled for collection of donations. Donations will be accepted to help children around the world live a healthier life because they've been able to receive vaccina­ tions. Sambaer reviewed the his­ tory of disease that has been eradicated by immunization including small pox and diphtheria. Many lives are affected when children are ill and contagious. Healthier chil­ dren benefits the community with less premature deaths, residual effects and compli­ cations, loss of time in school for children and work time for parents. i-----------Sambaer encouraged the club to stay on task, to seek medical aid for injuries and to get boosters as needed for •IB travel. For more information about the immunization cam­ paign, visit Shotatlife.org. The website for the women's club is or www.gfwcgunlake.org phone 616-822-2874. The club’s annual mem­ meeting bership is September 11 when much information is shared about the many activities the club is involved in for the com­ munity. A boat with no bow lights on Gun Lake was stopped by Barry County Sheriff's marine deputies July 7 around 1 a.m. The 49-yearfrom operator old Shelbyville was arrested for operating the boat while intoxicated. Police initially stopped the driver for lack of lights, and during a safety inspection of the boat, offi­ cers reportedly detected the odor of alcohol. Drivers in a two-vehicle accident were not seriously injured, but one driver was arrested for possessing mari­ juana and the other was cited for disregarding a stop sign. The accident occurred July 5 11:15 p.m. on around Patterson Road near Bass Road. According to sheriff deputies, one vehicle was lying on its roof in the ditch A 31-year-old Kalamazoo man was arrested June 29 and faces charges of operat­ ing a watercraft while intoxi­ cated. The man was booked into the Barry County Jail. Barry County marine deputies were patrolling Gull Lake and were at the boat launch when they reportedly saw a jet boat operator with several marine violations. The boat's driver was weav­ ing between other boats to get the boat launch quickly and cutting off other boaters in front of him, according to police reports. Officers con­ ducted field sobriety tests and found the boat operator to be intoxicated. The inci­ dent occurred about 9:30 p.m. 06816792 Late-night operator arrested u 1 o o r Officers stopped a 32year-old Wayland man operating an nil ms his boat uoai uu on vjuh Gun lorc Lake shortly before 2 a.m. July 7. .arry County marine patrol deputies made the stop for a safety inspection and sus­ pected the boat operator had allegedly been drinking. After conducting sobriety i (4 at Cost V " NO Catch and NO Gimmick Middleville Auto Centre \\ (269) 795-5300 Live DJ • Drink Specials • Contests • Prizes EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT Doors open at 9:30 pm • Session begins at 10:30 pm Five regular games with $100 cash prize each round. Final round winner receives $500 cash prize. GET YOUR VlSfFoN- FIREKEEPERS CASINO♦HOTEL battle <1 Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. creek I-94 to Exit 104 | 11177 Michigan Avenue | Battle Creek, Ml 49014 I GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! 877-FKC-8777 I FireKeepersCasinoHotel.com Schedule subject to change. 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Five larcenies from motor vehicles have been reported from the parking lots of churches during Sunday i e i i • i i • i i i i i i i • i t i i t i i i i i • morning services in the area of 68th Street SE in Gaines Township and also in Cascade Township, accord­ ing to the Kent County Sheriff Department. Suspects reportedly gained entry to the vehicles through either unlocked Medley 'ftot I 9952 B Cherry Valley Ave SE ; jCaledonia, MI 49316 • 616-891-2442 I 20% OFF TOTAL ORDER ! With presentation of thik coupon. Not valid in combination with other discounts Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10:30 - 8:00 I I I I I I I IO doors or by breaking win­ 5 re dows on locked vehicles June 23 and 30. as well as July 7. Targeted items were credit cards, which were used soon after the thefts. The Kent County Sheriff recommends Department hiding valuables in unattend­ ed vehicles so they cannot be seen through the windows and remembering to lock the doors. In some of these recent larcenies, purses had been left lying out so they could be seen from the exte­ rior of the vehicle and caused that vehicle to be targeted. Anyone with information on these larcenies is asked to call the Kent County Sheriff Department. 616-632-6125 or Silent Observer. 616-7742345. ami VJTave rn Local students graduate from Michigan Tech ROCK-A r F\TLk ” 1 4 D. D ZJ July 2Orli 5:00 pM - MidNichr! , II HOT DOGS! BANDS • FOOD VENDORS - T-SHIRTS • DRINKS AND GREAT MUSIFiji FOR SALE! ■ 5 I (d)en t the frevdy | of the Summer! ------- - --- I. - - - ------- — _____ ■ill "like" us on facebook ________ F I be •ipfefi £4 Family Tavern! 114 E. Main St., Caledonia • 616-891-8328 expected were received in June and the first week of July. “We are counting on gen­ erous volunteer blood and platelet donors to step up and give now.” said Todd Kulman. communications program manager for the Red Cross Great Lakes lood Senices Region in a press issued July 9. “Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Each day donations come up short, less blood is available for these patients in need.” donations Nationwide, through the Red Cross were down approximately 10 per­ cent in June, resulting in about 50.000 fewer dona­ tions than expected, he said. The shortfall is similar to what the Red Cross experi­ enced in June 2012. June can be among the most challenging months of the year for blood and platelet donations. said Kulman, since regular donors delay giving while they adjust to summer sched­ ules. High school and col­ lege blood drives account for as much as 20 percent of Red Cross donations during the school year. The Red Cross urgently needs donations to ensure an adequate blood supply is available for patients all sum­ mer long. Each day, the HI Ml k American Red Cross Great Lakes Blood Region needs approximately 650 donors to step forward and give blood. Eligible donors with types O negative. B negative and A negative blood are especially encouraged to give. Type O negative is the universal blood type and can be trans­ fused to anyone who needs blood. Types A negative and • negative can be transfused to Rh positive or negative patients. There is also an urgent need for platelet donations. Kulman added. Platelets — a key clotting component of blood often needed by cancer patients — must be trans­ fused within five days of donation, so it’s important to have a steady supply of platelets on hand. A blood drive is planned in Middleville Wednesday. July 24. at the UAW 1002 Bradford White office, 295 Washington St., from noon to 5:45 p.m. Pennock Hospital in Hastings also hosts a Michigan Blood drive the first Friday of every month in the Pennock Conference Center. For more informa­ tion, visit www.pennock­ health .com. Call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or visit www redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A bkxxi donor card or dri­ ver’s license, or two other forms of identification arc at required check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (I6 with parental per­ mission in some stales). weigh at least I IO pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate bkxxi. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight require­ ments. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 : .oM No. 29/July 20, 2013 jD Gun Lake treatment program, with new assessment roll, to continue Mfr nuD bicofl imom o a^ni liDffiq hi isdlo r“ J nuD by Fran Fa verman Staff Writer The nine members of the Gun Lake Improvement Board gathered last Saturday morning to hold public hear­ ings on the resolution for the practicability of continuing the treatment of weeds and other aquatic nuisances in Gun Lake and on the assess- ment roll needed to fund the program. The hearings are required by state law for the provision of information and because the assessments appear on property tax bills for proper­ ty owners and businesses on Gun Lake. Robert Perino moved to approve a resolution continu- ing the treatment programi and establishing its budget at $142,000 for the coming year; the motion was supported by Barry County Commissioner Jim DeYoung and approved 9-0 on a roll call vote. Perino then moved, with DeYoung again sup­ porting, to approve the assessment roll as amended; the motion passed unanimously. The major change to the new assessment roll is a reduction in the number of units tor which a propertv owner may be assessed. For example, a waterfront prop­ erty owner who owns a resi­ dence and a contiguous or adjoining vacant lot has paid two full waterfront assess­ ments; that property owner will now pay one full water­ front assessment. A second change is a reduction in the assessment for back lots; that assessment is reduced from one-half of the full assess­ ment to one-fourth. A sore point with some members of the audience is the allocation of eight waterfront units to the state park. Tyning and board members explained that technically the state did not have to pay any assessments since it is a gov­ ernmental entity and the park and lake are public property. See LAKE, page 3 • Unusual procedure used at Caledonia Township Board meeting Winners of1A is for Excellence contest announced liW Ieox3 enniX >lofid) |2hbV nwao I (I owl’ oubmq psedip. OW! gnomi; ttinsY > bifiofl ISOM ubsrfoa dill no bsmmi islduoit a bisod ilOE isd 3lT aasiqxs gnnfidb leoqoiq IBWfoV naotow od two sdi Itel aiaaes batnaa 3vomai by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Supervisor Bryan Harrison looked out at the audience before beginning a careful explanation of what was going to happen and why and took up the first item of new business on the agenda during last Wednesday evening's Caledonia Township Board of Trustees meeting. The item wzas a proposed second amendment, requested by developer Mick McGraw, to the Cherry Valley Planned Unit Development (PUD). "Normally a first reading is a formality and is in the consent agenda, but because there is so much interest in this, I decided not to delay until the formal public hearins " Harrison said. With that. he° invited McGraw to prohe invited McGraw to provide a brief overview of his "Normally a first reading is a formality and is in the consent agenda, but because there is so much interest in this, I decided not to delay until the formal public hearing." Supervisor Bryan Harrison of single family homes and with the condominiums majority of the housing units being condos. In his view it was an unbalanced development; he proposed converting 46 condos to 36 homes. He • • i • i . /* .1 • asked the residents of the single family homes and the residents of the condos to vote, through their associations, on the plan The ’homeowners- the plan and asked McGraw to review it further. Following more work and what McGraw termed a minor change, the application was resubmitted. Planner Lynee Wells observed in her review, dated May 1, 2013, that removal of the Cherry Valley Trails portion was not a minor amendment and reopened the application to a complete review process. Her review was prepared tor a meeting of the commission on May 6, 2013. At that meeting, homeowners in Cherry Valley Woods reiterated previous arguments against the expansion of the number of single family homes proposed by McGraw, In their views, more single family means a greater num• r* 1 • ber of people and cars and increased traffic. They expressed concerns about smaller lot sizes, conversion of a buffer zone between the Winners for the third Thornapple Kellogg School District trimester in the A is for Excellence drawing sponsored by Money Concepts are front row (from left) Nathan plan for the PUD. McGraw provided an historical review of the_project Middle. Katte Reeves, >age Elementary, and Luke Foote, TK High School (back row, tar right). They are pictured with Money Concepts representatives Justin which he acquired in 2010 •re condo association members dominium development to when. hedid and su d Ihe lan VanSpronsen, Jessee Bays and Susan Foster. Overall school year winner Rachael DeVries of TK Middle, who received a $50 Visa Card, is not pictured. was A Planning Commission A Planning Commission bank. The development was originally planned for a mix meeting Sept. 17, 2012 tabled See MEETING, MEET NG. pg. D£. 2 Yankee Springs board meetings produce significant action by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Two meetings in six days produced showdowns and subsequent unanimity on two important issues amongst members of the Yankee Springs Township Board of Trustees. Meeting in its regularly scheduled monthlymeeting on July 11, the board dealt immediately with a pair of troublesome issues regarding board governance and mem­ ber activity. Treasurer John Jerkatis expressed distress over the clearing of the site tor the proposed Yankee Springs Veterans Memorial on the weekend of June 29-30 with­ out board consultation. He felt there were recoverable assets in the timber repre­ sented by the trees being removed and wanted to know what happened to the wood. The area cleared was in excess of the lOO’xlOO’ site for the memorial. Additional concerns for Jerkatis related to the town­ ship's exposure to liability in the event of an accident resulting in injury to a volun­ teer participant, the use of county inmates without prior board approval, and possible Occupational Michigan Health and Safety violations since protective equipment did not appear to be in use. Supervisor Mark Englerth, who had organized the vol­ unteer group, and Jim Orr, chair of the Yankee Springs Veterans Memorial Committee, indicated that outside opinion had deter­ mined the primary value of the trees was for firewood. Others added that firewood is currently going at fairly. low prices; most of the wood absences at GLIB board was left for residents who meetings, as noted by wanted or needed firewood. Englerth when he made the Englerth said the larger area motion on June 26, had aris­ had been cleared to remove en because of illness and the brush that had grown up fol­ failure of the meeting con­ lowing the construction of venor to notify Lippert of the the Payne Lake Road tire meeting. Cook then moved to reappoint Lippert as the bam 10 years ago. Addressing another mat­ Yankee Springs representa­ ter of personal decorum, the tive to the board. The motion board took up a motion made was supported and passed by Englerth at a special unanimously. In other business at the meeting on June 26 that he replace Clerk Janice Lippert July 11 meeting, Greg as the representative from Purcell, appearing as a mem­ Yankee Springs Township ber of the Friends of the Cuddy Drain, rose to urge Lake on the Gun members of the audience to Improvement Board. Trustee Mary Cook be sure to sign a petition sup­ began the July 11 meeting's porting the goals of the . discussion by observing that, group, which are to ensure in most office work situa­ that the box culvert project tions, it is customary to dis­ proposed by the Barry and cuss concerns with the per­ Allegan Road Commissions son before taking any further does not result in additional Lippert's action. Linnert’s three damage to Gun Lake through the introduction of debris into the lake. Purcell said a resolution presented at an informational meeting held previous to the board's meeting was being prepared by legal counsel for adoption by the board at the special meeting of July 16. i Following its adoption, the resolution will be presented at the July 23 meeting of the Inter-County Drain Board. Cathy Strickland, secre­ tary of the Planning Commission, presented six See ACTION, pg. 8 In This Issue • Planning Commission approves addition to Scotsmoor PUD • North Country Trail hiker passes through Middleville • Taste of Middleville will feature hometown favorites July 27 • Pure Advantage U19 girls win Great Lakes Invitational ■*** �f Page 2/The Sun and News. Saturday, July 20. 2013 MEETING, continued from page 1 housing lots, and took issue with McGraw's statement that he was actually increas­ ing the amount of open space. They maintained that it was the original plan that led them to decide to build homes in Cherry Valley Woods. McGraw said that condo­ minium developments required removing more trees than did the building of single family housing. He said he could make more money selling condos, but he did not think it was the best use of the property. The minutes of the May 6 meetingL of the commission discussion reveal that com­ missioners were divided with some su A•JUt 1 rting single family homes and others expressing concerns about the original PUD being a contract or deal with resi­ dents. Commission chairman Archie Warner called for a motion. Commissioner Ric Parent moved to deny the amendment to the Cherry Valley Woods/ Cherry Valley Meadows PUD; his motion was defeated 4-3; Commissioners Warner, Jodi Marlink, Adam Paarlberg, and Duane Gunnink voted against the motion, while Commissioners Don Koopmans, Mike Kelly, and Ric Parent voted in favor of It. Because the motion had been stated awkwardly, it was restated as a motion to approve and the voting results were reversed 4-3; Warner, Marlink, Paarlberg and Gunnink voted yes and Koopmans, Kelly, and Parent voted no. The result of the process was to send the proposed amendment to the township board for its •It final decision, which will occur after a required public hearing. Following McGraw's his­ torical review, Harrison opened the floor to the audience. Most of the speakers had previously shared their • • views with the Planning Commission May 6; their views have not changed. Statistics snarea were shared designed to demonstrate that BUSINESS BRIEF Thomapple Kellogg gradu­ ate Joe Fleming has been honored with the Employee of the Year Award by the Waste Equipment Technology Association, a national waste and recycling industry trade group based in Washington, D.C. which recently held its annual con­ vention and trade show, WasteExpo, •It in New Orleans. Fleming is the plant man­ for ager Environmental Solutions Group’s Marathon Equipment plant in Vernon, Ala. where he began his career as a walk-in welder of packer and container bodies in 1981. He eventually worked his way up to plant Joe Fleming manager, where he is current­ ly responsible for manufac•It turing and is site leader for all on-site operations. ] ! I •I • 9952 B Cherry Valley Ave SE jj Caledonia, MI 49316 • 616-891-2442 ! - ! 1 I I I l I l I I I I 20%OFF TOTAL ORDER; !s I I I I • I I I I 4.4 members, children grow up and acquire cars and friends with cars, while the average condo is inhabited by couples, either young pro­ fessionals or empty-nesters •It looking to downsize or by singles, Those figures were cited to demonstrate the validity of the original plan which would have provided for 141 condos and only 33 single family homes. Only three of the speakers sup­ •It ported amending the PUD to permit more single family ! ! • j With presentation of this coupon. Not valid in combination with other discounts. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10:30 - 8:00 ? Saturday, July 27th I 3:00-5:00 p.m. Tastes provided by many local area restaurants will be available. Tickets will be sold for $ 1 .OO/ticket and the average “taste” costs between 1-3 tickets. Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 The event will be held in the grassy area next to the Village Hall and will be rain or shine. The proceeds of the event will go to the Middleville Lions Club Community Fund to help serve the needs of the C\ Middleville Community co homes. After determining■Si that all had been heard and allowing McGraw a brief opportunity to defend his position, •!• Harrison said, "No vote this evening. Additional written comments on the need for an additional road for entrance and exit and adjustments for condo owners worked out." Trustee Dale Hermenet asked if the homeowners had been seen by McGraw, who responded affirmatively. The discussion went back and forth between Trustee Don _ 1 Koopmans, who focused on issues, such as size of hous­ es, setbacks from property lines and roads, and Hermenet, who asked •I McGraw. What drives you?" His response was that he loved planning communities. Harrison observed that two-story houses were a minimum of 2,200 square feet and single-story homes were required to be at least 1,600 square feet. Responding to an earlier comment, Harrison asked if Eastbrook employees were a majority on the condomini­ um association board. An unidentified responder said that the board was asked its opinion. Clerk Jennifer Christian identified herself as a condo owner with two children, saying, "I think the mindset on the benefits of condos is changing. She has neigh­ bors with children and enjoys the absence of yard work and snow removal. The board moved its focus to a major issue in evaluating PUDs, which are the benefits to the community of that form of organizing develop­ ment. Trustee Kelly Cavanaugh Wolf said, " Speculative arguments are to base deci­ sions on. Are requirements being met? The biggest question is benefit. The master plan calls for proposal." Hermenet added benefit for the community. Koopmans, who is also a member of the Planning Commission, said he felt that at the May 6 meeting, 70-80 percent of the speakers were opposed to the amendment and the vote was a split vote. ’’People felt they had bought into a platted area," he concluded. Treasurer Richard Robertson, who had been quietly attentive, spoke, say­ •it ing, "Green space, open space, chews up more space. Land bonuses to create space. It is unrealistic to save the trees with a I0-foot side yard; density and intensity are different, a less intense use with condos ... Even if the plan is consistent, it is disingenuous. We approved it. The problem is benefit, and it is not met." Harrison re-entered the discussion saying he wanted to complement McGraw for reaching out to him and for going through three or four iterations of the plan, •Si encouraging single family homes. "It doesn't matter if I don't like it. If we do nothing, peo­ ple can say 'I got what I wanted.' It is a hard time to change the basis," he observed. He added that he had heard a lot of division in the community and in the committee; it is hard to see benefits. Trustee Richard Snoeyink said, "Benefit is the hard part. Why not do original? I struggle with it.” McGraw had the last word: "Change from 20072013; the world has changed. Benefit? Let the people vote.” The remainder of the agenda was disposed of quickly. A motion to approve a plan for non­ motorized trails put forth by Viridis and Williams and Works was quickly approved. Robertson offered to defer his six-month update •It of township finances until the Aug. 7 board meeting. The next regularly sched­ uled meeting of the township board will be on Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. in the township offices, 8196 Broadmoor Ave. Free Outdoor Family Fun on the Trail of Woodpeckers On Tuesday, July 23, The Barry County-wide summer program No Family Left Indoors will offer families the opportunity to learn more about woodpeckers along the Thomapple-Paul Henry Trail in the village of Middleville. The program runs from 6:30 to 8 pm. Families are asked to meet at Middleville Stagecoach Park on the Thomapple River to take a short walk down the trail and look for woodpeckers or fish from the dock. The event is sponsored by the Thomapple Trail Association and the Thornapple Watershed Council. The No Family Left Indoors program provides a free weekly activity in Barry County led by a different local non-profit organization each week. 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July 20, 2013/ Page 3 Planning Commission approves addition to Scotsmoor PUD LAKE, continued from page 1 ss ss iN N'N l ’S’* N5 s I ** Ufc-l to boats and boat lifts allegedly caused by the copper sulfate herbicide solution. Jim Riehl, the board mem­ ber representing the Gun Phases 3b and 4 of the devel­ sion and installation of a cul­ by Fran Fa verman Lake Protective Association, opment. The property faces vert for an existing drain Staff Writer responded that the associa­ A site plan review for the Johnson Street and also abuts have been applied for. tion had taken samples from Duane Commissioner Scotsmoor Planned Unit the bleachers and a parking affected boats and lifts; testDevelopment was the only area for some Caledonia Gunnink moved to approve ing by Summit Labs revealed the site plan with clarifica­ item before the Caledonia school athletic facilities. the pitting was not caused by Responding to questions tion of the size of the trees to Township Planning the copper sulfate solution Commission when it met this raised in a letter from town­ be planted. The motion was but most probably by an engineer Todd approved unanimously. past Monday evening at 7 ship electrolytic reaction. The commission normally Boerman, Bitely said that, p.m. in the township offices. Another questioner want­ Commission Chair Archie with the exception of one lot, meets on the first and third ed to know if the lake man­ Warner joked that he thought all sewer service would be a Mondays of the month; how­ agement contractor had conthe meeting might set a gravity feed and some con­ ever, the lack of agenda sidered using weevils as record for the shortest meet­ nections would be through items has forced cancellation some other lakes are doing. . the sewer on school property. of several meetings. The next ing ever. Weevils have not been rec­ John Bitely, owner of He noted that the water main regularly scheduled meeting ommended for Gun Lake Sable Development, said he would be looped as required would be on Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. because of the negative acquired the PUD in 2012 by the Michigan Department in the township offices, 8196 effects they can have on and was proposing to build of Environmental Quality. Broadmoor Avenue. bluegills and lake perch. 25 single family homes in Other permits for soil eroRichard Beukema, a resi­ dent along the Cuddy Channel, observing that the Cuddy Drain had algae, asked if the lake manage­ ment company had tested the area to determine the source of the increased algae in his channel. The response was nity. rants and growers and pro ­ they had not done so. The annual Taste of GREAT RATES & Visitors will also get a ducers will participate in this Questions were also raised Middleville sponsored by the LOCAL SERVICING chance to meet and greet regarding the treatment of Middleville Lions Club will event. Tickets will be $ I per tick­ local village and township channels and how much feature culinary local treating the channels costs favorites and will give visi- et with the average cost of a elected officials. The two compared to the rest of the tors a chance to sample a bit taste from each vendor being groups are working together to have a station at the Taste one to three tickets. lake. of everything. Dann as a way of re-introducing All proceeds will go to the Tyning responded that The event takes place Mulder even though the channels from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Community Fund of the themselves to community were additions to the lake. July 27 in the green space Middleville Lions Club members and talking to peo­ • Personal Service they are considered part ot neX( to Village Hall on Main which will allow the club to ple about their concerns and • Experienced Lenders the lake because they drain Street. Many local restau- continue serving the commu- interests. • No Application Fee into it. She added the costs of treating areas of the lake are Call Dann Mulder at not broken out by specific 616.891.2530 or apply at www.unitedbankofmichigan.com areas. NML5f733183 Greg Purcell, speaking for > > > ok the Friends of the Cuddy UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION AND ALL ITS’ STAGES! Drain, rose to urge the audi­ ence to attend the July 23 R meeting of the Inter-county Drain Board at 10 a.m. in the --. f £ I Wayland Township Hall. I ► "Tl I' 1060 129th Street. ■ • Sweet Corn • Blueberries 4 san According to him the board • Tomatoes • Peaches will decide the practicability 1 A I] of the proposal to install a 4 • Peppers Ply tv j by 16-foot box culvert at the 7 & much more! OPEN MON., JULY 22 • 5PM - 7PM n Cuddy Drain to prevent OPEN SUN., JULY 21 • NOUN - 2PM 12710 WILDWOOD (MLS 13037839) Caledonia Christian Reformed Patterson Road from collaps­ 29 - 126TH AVE., WAYLAND (MLS 13038954) calcOon iu _ Church ing. He said the Wayland • Awesome rural setting on nearly 2 acres • Spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch Located al the comer of M371100th oe5 I Township Board ot Trustees • Traditional 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, 2-story -J • Extensive remodeling & updating Across from the Caledonia Hardware Store 4* -J B had sent a resolution to the • All bedrooms on same level incl. master suite • Quiet paved road but close to everything • Large mud room entry w/main floor laundry drain board indicating a • Ideal location w/something for everyone • Bright kitchen w/island & sliders to deck 1 desire for additional work to • Large acre lot w/mature trees & more For more info or directions call Patty Koval For more info or directions call Brenda Olger I solve current and possible HAIR CUT 616-437- Hl 13 or 269-792-7355 616-240-5431 or 269-792-7355 I future problems with the I drain. He added that a resolu­ PERM tion asking for additional ■ COLOR work to be added to the cur­ rent project had been drafted NAILS by his group and township TOW legal counsel. That resolu ­ HAIR CARE FOR THE A* tion was approved by the WHOLE FAMILY — Yankee Springs Board of OPEN MON., JULY 22 • 5PM - 7PM OPEN MON., JULY 22 • 5PM 7PM 122 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 r Trustees at a special July 16 6450 NEWT0WER (MLS 13033959) 410 N. PATTERSON (MLS 13039569) 269-7 meeting. However, the state through Department of Natural Resources has agreed to the payment. Barry County Drain Commissioner Russ Yarger observed that it was a choice between some money and none. The GLIB board is com­ posed of the drain commis­ sioners from Allegan and Barry counties, one county commissioner from each county who represents the area where the drain is locat­ ed, one representative from the Gun Lake Protective Association and one repre­ sentative from each of the towns in which the lake is located: Yankee Springs and Orangeville in Barry County and Martin and Wayland in Allegan County. Allegan County Drain Commissioner Denise Medemar had barely opened the meeting and asked for approval of the agenda when Greg Purcell, a lake resident, rose to point out there was no S’ s J* u m3 ft r ii > i. J IV■*><■< I A Il’ll ■CTjta m • • i fa ii iMttxi Cm. • t amcra To itssr fa tr?. .jices eveaaifirffltife (III room on the agenda for pub­ lic comment; he wanted some public comment time to address the Cuddy Drain problem. The agenda was quickly amended to allow public comment following the two hearings. of Tyning, Pam Progressive A and E, the consulting biologist to the board, began a presentation on the first hearing, which was the practicability of con­ tinuing the treatment pro­ gram for the next five years. Observing that Eurasian mil­ foil, the original scourge of the lake, had been contained through the use of copper sulfate, she said a new invad­ er, starry stonewort had arrived. The plant is a form of algae that creates mats so thick they interfere with nav­ igation on the lake; there is no herbicide available to treat it. Removal of the algae requires mechanical harvest­ ing. An earlier invader, zebra mussels has declined due in part to education efforts aimed towards preventing the introduction of additional •U mussels. Continuing a historical review of the management plan begun in 2003, Tyning said the objectives were and continue to be treatment of aquatic nuisances and the reduction of pollutants in the watershed entering the lake though runoff and storm drains. Among the pollutants reduced phosphorus is through changes in fertilizer practices. During a question and answer period, the perennial question arose of damage to some aluminum pontoon Get Your Produce Here Taste of Middleville features hometown favorites July 27 Steal Estate (tampanif S • ▼ •I ••A’ <*•.. **•» *% :— Is ndt M u wtdlj pa n A < 1 Bi 3Mu » m nuw rmII A—« III P larirters. BSSIlfc W® II I I I ll t Wl r 2 m — ileasvre vll -- 95-7719____ Lake Estate ■ MB 1L f po^lj III I FARM BUREAU . I i INSURANCE* Cotetpa^ o I (H/W L, - - - '■JIA A. —-- ------------ shear Your local agent insures your <08 w v ■■ ■ marKet I lai Ii? 4 WWIWay HAIR DESIGNERS 1 L UIW Jason Parks 9028 N. Rodgers Ct. S.E. Caledonia 06817461 616-891-1233 jparks@fbinsmi.com FarmBureaulnsurance.com ___________ I Correction An article in last week’s Sun and News stated that a former firefighter entered a burning home through a garage and recovered a I woman’s body. The article should have identified Orangeville firefighters Matt Elkins and Amanda Boss as the actual personnel who entered the home and recov­ ered the woman's body. Superb location on nearly 5 acres 4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths w/full basement Many updates include roof, furnace & more Private fenced backyard w/play equipment Cable, nat. gas, A/C & 40x80 pole barn too • Superb, quiet location on nearly 4 acres • Amazing custom built w/over 3500 sq. ft. finished For more info or directions call Tanya Jackson 269-303-6343 or 269-792-7355 For more info or directions call Sarah Thompson 269-908-1912 or 269-792-7355 • • • • • VACANT LOTS WITH WATER • Gun Lake - 50 x 165 private frontage • Gun Lake - 50 x 115 improved channel lot • Cobb Lake - 80' avg. x 130‘ back lot w/access • 4 beds, 3 baths, incl. master suite • Open great room w/FP boasts 23' high ceiling • So many great features - come see < VS I PROPERTIES, IHC. Let Us Unlock Your Dreams! 707 S. Main St., Wayland Fax: 269-792-9469 HOURS. Mon. - Fri. 9-6 Always open by appointment! 269-792-SELL(7355) • Lake Doster & Golf Course - walkout site w/access turvuumov»o MLS g —A REALTOR* Visit all our listings & services online at www.kovalpropertiesxom ** �•r Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, July 20, 2013 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY baptist (church alaska J 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying AH of the Bible to AH of Life Thy Word Sunday Services: 9:30 AM - Worship 11:00 AM - Sunday School II PM - Adult Bible Study 6:00 6:00 PM - Student Ministries www.alaskabaptist.org Our mission is to worship God and equip committed followers of Jesus Chnst who will reach our community with the Gospel Dutton TlnitecC (KeformecC Cfnircft www.duttonurc.org BRIGHTSIDE Church WFUR 102.9 FM Frank P. Snyder. Senior Pastor Alan Moody, Youth Pastor David Ordway Youth Pastor Intern. Leanne Bailey. Dcvrlopnxtnr and Public RrUn< »ns (269)795-9726 M-37, Xorth of Middleville church □r HtsaLFWU F Real. Relevant. Relational. Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 81 75 Broadmoor - Caledonia 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Sundays 5-7pm The Intersect (9-12th) Sundays 5-7pm KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.org •a Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service... Sunday Evening Service................... Wednesday9 Student Ministries......... Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.......... Wednesday Word of Lift Gubs..... ...9:45 a.m. .11:00 xm. —6:00 p.m. ..6:45 p.m. •• ~kFi best day ofyour week | Presbyterian •• Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth.................... Pioneer Club....... Bible Study.......... .......... 10:00 a.m. ...........11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. A Church for ail Ages Services: 10:00 a.m. 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday...................... Sunday......................... Sunday (Spanish Mass) 640 Arlington Court • Middleville Next to Tires 2000 269.743.4104 Sunday Worship WTje (Bib tKime jjffetljobigt (£ljurd) Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays at 6 p.m. Rev. Jodie Flessner. Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org $ ‘✓J .:X C r ■- 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm 4 Traditional: 9 AM Contemporary: 11 AM J 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Al Strouse Royle Bailard Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Zy oc Q CD. 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) during worship, K - 3rd Xi and Sunday School Nursery available during services SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Community MomingStarChurchOnline.org www.FirstChurchHastings.or Children’s Sunday School & Choirs 9:45am Bible Studies www.stpaulcaledonia.org Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 MIDDLEVILLE -I K- ‘Buihtiiii] His Church 10:00 a.m. Worship, 11 00am - Contemporary 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia. MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 An Evangelical Covenant middlcvilleyouihgroup.com Saturday Evening Mass......................5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 1J :00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 8 30am - Traditional @ St. Paul Lutheran Church Morning/^Star ..6:45 p.m. 405 N. M-37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269 945-5463 Considering becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information. Sunday Servic .•S J 3 \ " 1 Make [Sunday the 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville. MI 49333 • 945-1555 ..6:45 p.m. A PLA CE for Y O U www.fbcmiddlcvillc.net Middleville Wesleyan Church Service Times: Truth Evening: 6:00 111 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm I M walks, One faith 1 % ^6 .1^- Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Morning: 9:30 am 698-6850 Dr. Brian F. Harrison, Pastor \s X SUMMER SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9;30am/11am 'In us diki thrcuqh us 20 State Street Middleville, Ml / www.tvcweb.com IM PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Bii 908 w Main Street, Middleville 9266 Parmelee Road (Missouri Synod) Worship..................................................... 9:30a.m. Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 SundaySchool.................................11:00 a.m. Church phone (269) 795-8816 Adult Bible Class.............................11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. ii Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor Pastor Terry Kenitz "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace Church: (269) 795-2391 GOD'S WORD NOURISHES 1” •“"I ft tfkpteoiQ Sunday mornings at 9.-30AM /6rship iworms tneheort Contemporary Worship ................................... 9:30 a.m. •it Sunday School •It ...................................................... 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher A full Gospel Bible Church where “Everybody is Somebody" Come Worship with us 708 W, Main Street Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 (269) 948-9623 middlevillecrc.org 9 • V ‘ *• Morning Worship Service.... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service . 5:30 p.m. 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058 'r’l J r I t —yf 9a » i Sunday 9:30 & ll:l5am Monday 7:00 pm 4 *s p* I' I i ’ •« * w I* L! I p "^cornerstone L’: - church www.cornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue Ki Celebrating 50 Years in 2012" Sunday School •It for all ages Sunday Worship making.sense of the stuff wi sometimes take for granted 111 Church St. w Office: (269) 795-9266 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Jr. & Sr. Youth Group Wednesday AWAN A Midweek Prayer Peace C hu<th tfWw.PeaceChurch.col 616.881.8113 Interim Pastor. Rev. Ernie Fiebig ww. whitneyvillebible.org ■A 5449 76th Street. Caledonia, Ml 49316 816-698-9660 www thopcntchurch com (From Grand Rapid*; Go South on M-37, then West on 78th Street) Oil! 6:45 p.m. ifca M. I 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52"1 and 48 :i St Join us Sundays @ 9 & 11 am dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick and children's church 6:30 p.m. * I- i B. Fellowship Church authentic church for the modern world for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, 6:00 p.m. Whitneyville .the point asm Middleville United Methodist Church I A > (616) 891-8661 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED ----------------- Schedule of Services:-------------------- 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto A Place for Family & Friends www.lakesidecommunity.org MINISTRIES Bible ^Church Community Church Church Office: (616) 868-6402 Confessions of Truth wife Lakeside CHRISTIAN REFORMED f Ll Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm : ft 1* C. $ 1: Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org - 616-868-0621 Yankee Springs Bible Church ■rv-4 Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. A “Lighthouse” on the corner... Saints Andrew & Matthias proclaiming the Truth from God s Word. Morning Worship............................................. 10:00 a.m. — Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children's ministry during worship Pastor Tony Shumaker www.umcmiddleville.org 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 10:00 A.M. Holy Communion - Attended Nursery Sunday School................................................................ 1 1:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Sun. Evening Worship.................................... Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study.................... 7:00 p.m. http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/chl7897 Pastor Merritt Johnson 06800318 J.S I 1 M �The Sun and News, Saturday. July 20. 2013/ Page 5 Beat the heat with these From Our Readers 10 summer driving tips Local citizens Speak Out On Issues With the thermometer »■ soaring in Barry County and with gas prices rocketing upward, drivers might be well served to observe the following 10 summer driving provided by the tips Valvoline Instant Oil Change service centers: • Change your motor oil regularly. Regular oil changes with the correct grade of motor oil can improve gas mileage up to 2 percent. Synthetic oils are best for high temperature driving conditions and for added protection when tow­ ing. • Check your tire pressure. Keeping your tires proper­ ly inflated can help improve gas mileage up to three per­ cent. Be sure to check your tire pressure before you begin driving for the day. a This allows you to get a cold pressure reading (the number commonly referenced in your owner’s manual). •Clean your fuel system. This helps improve fuel economy and maximize performance by engine removing dirt and deposits from the fuel system. • Use cruise control on highways. This will help you main­ tain a constant speed, which in most cases helps improve * 1% c 1 L * I } I p»! fuel economy. • Do not idle. It requires less gas to restart a vehicle than to let it idle. • Park in the shade or a garage. The sun zaps fuel from your gas tank. Parking in the shade or garage will lessen the amount of evaporative emissions. • Check your cooling sys­ tem (radiator). It protects your engine from overheating in hot summer conditions. Follow your owner’s manual for regular maintenance. • Check your serpentine belt. Replacing the serpentine belt when needed helps pre­ vent breakdowns. It keeps your vehicle's power steer­ ing, alternator, water pump and AC running, • Check your air condi­ tioning system. Nothing makes the sum­ mer heat more unbearable than traveling with an air conditioning system that will not cool properly. • Check your windshield wipers and wiper fluid. The combination of bad wipers and a summer down­ pour can leave you with no view of the road. Be sure you have plenty of wiper fluid to help keep your windshield clear of dirt and debris. Also, remember to follow the vehicle maintenance pro­ cedures outlined in your owner’s manual. These can help improve your fuel economy and prolong the life of your vehicle. The following should be included: • Check your transmission fluid: Changing the fluid when needed helps restore your vehicle’s operation by protecting the gears from grinding. • Rotate your tires regularly: This prevents uneven wear, which can shorten the life of your tires. It also improves vehicle handling and traction. • Check your gearbox fluid: Changing the fluid when needed restores addi­ A tives to protect the gears from grinding. This is espe­ cially important for fourwheel drive vehicles because they have three gear boxes. Follow these Summer Driving Tips and your vehicle's cle s regular maintenance schedule to get optimal driving conditions and good fuel economy for your vehicle this summer. So, get out there and enjoy your summer vacation, or at least, you can feel better about driving dur­ ing the dog days of summer. Council discussions need not be volatile ■u are eral different budget process­ expenses (i.e. wages) To the editor: I am quite surprised that es over the years, I can hon­ actually going to be, can SI after three years of watching estly say, that the more black really help make budget Rebecca Fleury faithfully and white numbers you can meetings be much more effi­ serve the residents of have for budget talks the bet­ cient. 1 would like to thank the Middleville that there should ter. Guessing at next year's be angst among the members income and expenses is my Village Council for their dili­ of th~ Village^Council as to least favorite way of trying gence as care takers of our whether or not she is deserv- to set a budget. Knowin local tax dollars. Mike Bremer ing of any pay increase after what some of your income Middleville having gone without one for (i.e. millage rates) and ^er tota| tenure with us. President Pullen asked the r ^ONTEMPO Council to “review” his pro­ ON posed changes, not to make J/f’A an immediate decision. His HJTIQUE proposal can be discussed at inc tbe next Committee of the Whole same as the disCussion on the proposed millage reduction. It is good to know that our Village Council is not a “rubber stamp” for anyone's agenda. It is disconcerting to One week only! know that our Village REDKEN Council's discussions have to AVEDA be so volatile. There is a OH •i* PFILL MITCHELL PUREOLOGY happy medium in there 9175 Cherry Valley someplace that I hope the Caledonia Village Centre Council can discover. www.contemposalonandboutique.com 06817421 Having been a part of sev- wr WV ONE GET ONE- HALF OFF JEWELRY & QCAWES. 616-891-1093 — ---- MSI - ■E COLLEGE NEWS J I Travis W. Wenger III 7/21/1982 - 1/22/2002 WDLEVIUE Financial Focus !SSI Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 What can All-Stars teach investors? G® flBS J Dr Illi I 1 I^1 Hi** ajs $ L I ' F r llllf 7- 1 <1 I IK Wz1 — All-Star players (apart This week. Major League Baseball’s All-Star game from pitchers) are typically will be played at Citi Field in superior hitters, but many of New York. If you're a base­ them also have superior which ball fan, you'll enjoy the defensive skills annual gathering of the means they make few errors sport's best players. And if in the field. And as an you're an investor, you may investor, you will definitely be able to take away some want to avoid as many errors valuable lessons from the as possible, because these All-Stars — lessons that can mistakes can be costly. Some prove valuable to you long of the most common “errors” after the game's final out is are chasing after “hot” stocks (they may have already recorded. So, what can you learn cooled off by the time you from the All-Stars? Here are hear about them), investing too aggressively and invest­ a few of their traits: ing too conservatively. • Consistency — All-Star •• • Durability — The Major teams rarely include ballplayers who are having League Baseball season is 162 games long, which one great year amidst a mediocre career; typically, means that, over the course All-Star players perform of six months, ballplayers ' play almost every day. And well every season. As an since baseball is a physically investor, you also want to seek consistent performers demanding game, . injuries — those investments that, are common — yet, many year in and year out, are like­ All-Stars seem to make it ly to meet their objectives, through the entire season whether those are growth, without missing more than a income or a combination of few games. When you invest, you will need plenty both. Of course, in the finan­ cial world, there are no sure of durability as well. Over things, so just like the best the course of decades, you ballplayers, any investment will see some bumps in the can have an “off year.” Still, road — periods in which the by sticking with quality financial markets are strug­ investment vehicles, you gling. During these times, should be able to improve you may be tempted to take a the overall performance con­ “time out” from investing. But if you do, you could miss sistency of your portfolio. • Ability to avoid "errors" out on the beginning of a market rally. The best investors stay invested, through “up” and “down” markets, following a long­ term strategy and keeping their focus on their goals. • Flexibility - Not surprisingly, most Major League players are big, » aseball strong men., !However, in recent years, many ballplayers — like other professional athletes — have discovered that various types of training, including yoga, can greatly increase their flexibility, allowing them to reduce injuries and play more effectively. As an investor, you. too, need flexibility in the sense of being able to adjust your portfolio, as needed, in response to changes in your life or in your goals. As part ot this flexibility, you need, among other things, enough liquidity in your accounts to take advantage of new investment opportunities as they arise. In all likelihood, you won't be swinging a bat or throwing a ball in front of a national audience — but by following the above sugges­ tions, you may be able to become an “all-star investor.” This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Teniola O Kumapayi of Caledonia has been named to the Dean's List at the University of Rhode Island . The school estimates that about 3,800 undergraduates have qualified for the Spring 2013 list and represent all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states. New York and New Jersey, many other states and more than a dozen countries. • To be included, students must have completed 12 or more credits during a semester for letter grades with at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 credits with a 3.30 quality point average. I We thought of you with •II love today 1 t ■ I but that is nothing new. ♦ • ✓ » 1 I I I — We VTL thought UlVUglll UUV./UI about JWM you ! I yesterday I and days before that too. I We think of you in ■ silence. I We remember how you looked. I Now all we have is memories, and our pictures in a book. i I Your memory^ is our keepsake rl I with which we'll never part. [I] God has you in His keeping. II We have you in our hearts. 'll Love, Dad. Mom. Tyler & Stephanie, Tessa and Macy Jo —— II p Caledonia Community Cable Corporation > CHANNEL 98 CaledoniaTV.com „ CABLE LIVE ON DEMAND fir Watch Us: Caledonia’s Public Access, Education, Government Station VOLUNTEERS DESPERATELY NEEDED... Board members, volunteers to help with graphics, digital projection, journalism and office assistant. Fill out applications on www.caledoniatv.com Caledonia Community Cable Corporation Years Studio location: 9809 Cherry Valley Ave SE (M37-West Side) Mailing Address: PO Box 288, Caledonia, Ml 49316 g New Email Address: lnfo@caledoniatv.com £ £ I �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, July 20, 2013 I Kids, visitors find ways to beat heat during fair week By Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer From squirt guns and water bottles to buckets and hoses — anything that could 1 be used in a water fight this week at the Barry County Fair was in high demand. The seemingly daily water hose and bucket soakings were the means by which 4- il ju H ers and friends cooled off •It and relaxed after long*4 hours of showing•!< livestock at the fair. The Little Red Bam where ice cream treats were on sale was another favorite spot for heal relief seekers. Others found their way to the cool­ ing tent where, inside, wel­ come greetings came from a ■ MT ♦ « fa -• ’J* I • L — * IF r ______ _ Ducklings at the Miracle of Birth Tent on the fair­ grounds are taught to swim around their pool, then up to a platform where they II find food. They take a quick slide down and back into the water. •V _ I- Maddie Barber of Middleville coaxes her dog up a plank and then back down as one of the obstacles in the dog agility contest. rush of cool air and a visit could last as long as they needed. While temperatures soared into the 90s for the first time this season, most of the fair exhibitors and visi­ tors seemed to take it in stride. Amy Molloy said it does­ n't matter what the weather is like — she comes home from Illinois for a day at fair every year. Be "SENSIBLE" about your water! SMELL THE DIFFERENCE ■k J5I @ver 3$ years of experience AYNARD' F WATER CONDITIONING "It’s just something we do every year. I wouldn’t miss it," she said, with her four children ages 16 months to 7 years old in tow. "You just can’t take the fair out of someone once they’ve lived it," said Barb Songer, Amy’s mother. The 2013 Barry County Fair ends Saturday July 20. Final events planned July 20 include the Great Race competition where teams go on scavenger hunts through­ out the fairgrounds and per­ form difficult tasks. The race starts at 12:30 p.m. At the grandstand, the Barry County Fair speed show starts at 1 p.m. and the last blast special for midway rides starts at 2 p.m. The popular livestock fashion show begins at 3 p.m. Homegrown goodness ■ Dana Grassmid of Middleville gives Noah DeHaan a ride in the wheelbarrow while Kayla Masselink walks $ along beside. It’s been a long, hot week at the fair and everyone needs a lift now and then. will be on display at the Taste of Barry County from 5 to 7 p.m. and the final grandstand event will be the Figure 8 and demolition derby starting at 7 p.m. Emergency service per­ sonnel from the area have been stationed at the fair all week. They’ve assisted a few people who suffered from the heat, but said most peo­ ple took precautions and were getting plenty to drink and finding shade when they could. Misting stations, large fans and plenty ofice cream also help visitors battle the heat and enjoy the fair. Sonja and Corey Harrison of Middleville bring their five children every year and it's an annual tradition to take pictures of the children standing inside the tractor wheels. Even the high tem­ peratures didn’t stop the kids from playing on the John Deere tractors and piling into the wheel. 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P * I’’- L ■■ . 5% • H Tip 4 r m a*-.-*""* I I VMi 11 -■* ja* * - - —— z_ > • iii ■■ 1 ‘t — • x. — k r * J*tA A • . — I iaw •w • e • a— k sX 1 w lit 1 pw. O-- T .iA: 3 ». . K. . wrwn «o ' A KT Ed 3 •• ;< I tF'i'tl « • ZkkCCK A* ^'4 *• Jack Lange, 7, of Alto, gives the John Deere mower a test drive. I’- 16-month-old Annie Molloy gets a cool drink of water from a bottle at the Barry County Fair. Her mother, Amy Molloy, brought her four children from Illinois to her hometown fair this week. Annie and her siblings, Ellie, Lucy, and Jack enjoyed some ice cream at the Little Red Barn. ui I. MBBMB I - I .. * - —. r PM -ea •a -ii* • The show ring has been the hub of 4-H livestock contests all week including the •I 1 : dr s : ?•>« z z f A ■ w? ■> f■ /.T <4^ xsauj fitada ‘ vT^b ■ -A"' K»A?.rs, .L 4» .V *« -r< 'Jr.- ■ iSr. Back to Yourn Active Life. ♦: > * * X‘5. .* % C;V s Ki 4 4—^ <1 ~ S’; ■itii Anterior Hip Replacement at Pennock. §1^.1 Yflt’jpfa < * j nb M 3a wad I’ B •V. f 1* Jit * y ?! Si 1 A mother sheep gives her baby lamb an encouraging nudge to try and make his first stand on wobbly legs. The lamb was born at the Miracle of Birth Tent at the r fair. — —J ----------- ly and friends at the Barry County Fair and obviously enjoys the yummy ice cream cookie sandwiches. The anterior approach to hip replacement allows the surgeon to reach the hip joint from the front of the hip as opposed to the side or the back. The hip is replaced without detachment of the most important muscles for hip function, avoiding an additional healing process and the strict precautions necessary with a traditional hip replacement surgery. *1 I' J /£ * d’ I u ... I I As a result of this anterior approach, most patients experience a faster recovery, a shorter hospital stay, less post-surgery restrictions, more accurate leg length control, no muscle detachment, a small incision, reduced pain and risk of dislocation. The anterior approach allows patients to immediately bend their hip and bear weight, resulting in a more rapid return to normal function and activities! - 9 To learn more about the procedure, or to find out if you are a candidate for this surgery, contact the Hastings Orthopedic Clinic at 269-945-9520 or visit our website at pennockhealth.com / «■ ■B . > /I □ good old water fight. But this battle One way to beat the heat at the fair is a i between a youngster with a squirt gun and another with a bucket hardly seems air. Anything will do, though, as youth try to beat the heat and cool off during the week. si r ' z i I I Pennock Health Services 1009 West Green St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Call 269.945.1749 for your appointment or visit www.pennockhealth.com i t o> �1f — - Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, July 20, 2013 4 CTION, continued from page 2 THANK YOU 1 &I I I 1 1 The Yankee Springs Township Veterans Memorial Committee wishes to thank all k who helped clear the site for the Yankee Springs Township Veterans Memorial. A' Special thanks to Pennington Bobcat & I I I /pr I I I I I s r Back Hoe Service, Oetman Excavating, Shane VandenBurg, Larry Knowles, and Englerth Construction for donating your I > time and equipment. And to Sam’s Gourmet for donating donuts and Pair a Dice for donating pizza. --** 06817221 oV <u ___ °C 0 \ V A X- — -J b—• -• * rouNutD an * NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ^chig^ -* z I Please be advised the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 6, 2013 at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible to consider a modification to an approved Planned Unit Development (PUD) Development Plan. This hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, MI 49333. The applicant, Middleville Towne Center LLC, has submit­ ted a Final PUD Development Plan for modifications to its existing PUD located on Subject Parcel 08-41 022-022-00 near the intersection of North M-37 Highway and Towne Center Drive. The applicant proposes to modify an area of the PUD previously zoned for commercial development to multi-family housing. Any interested person may attend the public hearing to obtain information about the Final PUD Development Plan to offer comments to the Planning Commission. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the Village offices, 100 E. Main St., during regular business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Persons with special needs who wish to attend should contact the Village Clerk no less than 72 hours prior to the public hear­ ings. Written comments will be received up to and until the day of the hearing and may be addressed to the Planning Commission at PO Box 69, Middleville, MI 49333. amendments to ordinances with the commission's rec­ ommendation for adoption. While the board adopted the amendments, changes to lan­ bll guage made by the board are being reviewed by township legal counsel and will be pre­ sented in final form to the board at its Aug. 8 meeting for re-adoption and publica­ tion. The township board held a second, special meeting on July 16 to address the adop­ tion of a resolution incorpo­ rating the concerns of the Friends of the Cuddy Drain as they relate to the proposed installation of a box culvert on the Cuddy Drain to pre­ vent the collapse of Patterson Road. The resolution con­ tains the following points: • Designing and engineer­ ing to limit all manner of debris, including large woody pieces, branches, floating waste and other material from entering the Cuddy Channel and draining into Gun Lake. • Designing and engineer­ ing to limit sand and sedi­ ment from flowing through the culvert and depositing silt rendering the channel unnavigable. • Designing and engineer­ ing to minimize the flow of E. coli and other deleterious bacteria through the culvert into the channel and subse­ quently into Gun Lake. • Consolidation of the cost of the entire project into one amount that shall be paid for in a fair and equitable man- ner for all residents and users of the drain and Patterson Road, unless considered not financially feasible by the township board. • The drainage board to III authorize maintenance of the project by a third party on an ongoing basis to ensure regu­ lar maintenance of the drainage district. A memorandum from counselor John Lohrstorfer indicated that a recent court decision means the hearing scheduled for July 23 will be a hearing of practicability for the project. An additional hearing of necessity would follow after all the engineer­ ing work is completed.. Lohrstorfer expressed the view that a hearing of neces­ sity would include the costs posed by the changes to the project requested by Yankee Springs. Lippert moved to adopt the resolution dated July 10, for presentation to the Inter­ County Drain Board. Trustee Bruce Campbell supported the motion and it passed 4-0 on a roll call vote. 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 >1$ 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. Hl Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads 6 I 0 T r A x* r b—* 7 * FOUNDF.D NOTICE The minutes for the June 19th, 2013 Township Board of Trustees Meeting which were approved on July 17, 2013, are posted at the Township Offices at 8196 Broadmoor Ave, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org. . - Uoo I ! 0OO _______________________ Your Local CM Automotive Specialists J 4 LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M 79 Our Diagnostic Computer Software Compatible With All Makes & Models <»«*«»> & honor PROTECTION plan 1 J«r Serving the area for over <« Oyears: ••« I 18 ■F JEFF DOBBINSQi AUTO SERVICE, IbJC. Owner, ■ Jeff Dabbin, ASE Master TtchnMan I I 24 HOUR TOWINC SERVICE AVAILABLE - A.'X -*-r- r a* « 06816792 I J A I I znres at Cost 7 NO Catch and NO Gimmick It / Middleville Auto Centre (269) 795-5300 Summer is Here! I Bring in this coupon for a i __ no off__;t! That's I . I I "____________________________ I hi Up to 6 qts. Some restrictions apply. See dealer for details. > ! I look forward to seeing you soon. Meeting Minutes oV M/o. COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE CENTER ■ Lube/Oil & Filter Change > i CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES 06817469 DOBBINS ! EQUAL MOUSMQ o will be on Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. at the township hall, 284 North Briggs Road. ft PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 06800158 Respectfully submitted, Elaine Denton Village Clerk The next regularly sched­ uled meeting of the Yankee Springs Township Board ifit 1i® MIDDLEVILLE AUTO CENTRE CO o> r* <D 203 Main St. (downtown Middleville) i (269) 795-5300 ^lN M. V * ^ChiG^ - NOTICE OF PUBLIC INPUT MEETING For COMPLETE STREETS July 30, 2013 4:00-6:00 p.m. TTES Building IRVING TOWNSHIP Synopsis IRVING TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting The Village of Middleville will hold a PUBLIC INPUT MEETING on July 30, 2013 from 4-6 p.m. to gather public interest in the benefits of adopting a Complete Streets policy in the Village of Middleville. This meeting will be held in the Thornapple Emergency Services Building (TTES), 128 High Street, Middleville, MI 49333. Refreshments will be served. The object of Complete Streets is to make roads accessible to all legal users - autos, bicycles, and pedestrians. The concept applies to road projects where all types of roadway users are considered during the planning and design phases to determine if any rele­ vant accommodations are necessary or appropriate. Barry-Eaton District Health Department is partnering with the Village to assess potential health effects of a Complete Streets policy. Input from this meeting will be included in a Health Impact Assessment for Complete Streets summary presented to the Village Council later this year. Any interested person may attend the public meeting to offer comments to the Village of Middleville. Written comments con­ cerning Complete Streets may be sent to 100 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 69, Middleville, MI 49333. Persons with special needs who wish to attend should contact the Village Clerk no less than 72 hours prior to the public meeting. Respectfully submitted, Elaine Denton, Village Clerk 068)7259 July 10, 2013 Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. with pledge to flag. All board members present. Six guests present. Received: Fire and commis­ sioners reports, board com­ ments, public input. Treasurer’s report placed on file for audit. Approved: Clerk’s June 12, 2013 minutes Payment of bills Paving parking lot No overnight parking of vehi­ cles Clerk to purchase computer Supervisor to attend MTA sem­ inar Alto Gas Co. for propane Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Next meeting is August 14, 2013. Attested to by Jamie Knight, Supervisor Submitted by Carol Ergang, Clerk The complete transcript of the minutes may be viewed on www.irvingtownship.org. 06617361 o IO CD co s B'snrstp t/vn I Ml e! I S'**!! Ill • Complete Collision Service • 100% Guarantee On Repairs • Dupont Refinish System • Frame Repairs • State & I CAR Certified Techs • Glass Repair • Loaners Available ST lS 616-891-0150 Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com I OPEN 7:30 TO 5:00 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 4 �The Sun and News. Saturday. July 20. 2013/ Page 9 North Country Trail hiker passes through Middle vine North Country Trail hiker Luke “Strider” Jordan, made his way along the Middleville portion of the trail Thursday as part of his quest to hike all 4,600 miles along the trail that spans states including seven Michigan. ?! In Middleville, the Paul Henry Trail is part of the North Country Trail. Jordan, 22, is a graduate of St. Cloud State University where he earned a Natural Science degree in 2012. He told Middleville’s Jean Lamoreaux that he likes X. ---- iM jav A • rw •u t? A fli ■ 1 9 r• • 9 A •<; •• J ■ F > • i >r > « S', te t •< I. * something for himself, so he A planned the trail hike. Jordan began the trek March 27 in North Dakota where parts of the trail were still covered with snow and Luke Jordan makes a visit to Thornapple Township he even had to wear snow­ shoes to walk the trail. offices where he meets Treasurer Deb Buckowing (left) Jordan said he averages and Clerk Sue Vlietstra. about 25 miles per day and - plans to be in Vermont by October. His journey, so far, has HAIR CUTS..... still only $10 taken him 2,400 miles and he 1 told Lamoreaux he's just COLOR / HI-LITES X about ready for his third pair t...starting at $40 V of shoes. Vi I F Jordan said he sleeps MASSAGES Illi along the trail when he can i per hour and has been invited into ■ G i ft many homes from newfound 4879 Deer Run • Middleville^' Certificates .; (Off Finkbeiner Rd.) along the way. Available ' friends in visit his During ,1 OAW^ION 269795-3009 ■ and was introduced to village employees and Thornapple Township personnel. Jordan talked about his trip with Lamoreaux. He told her he wanted to quit at least three different times from exhaustion, blisters and pests including ticks in Wisconsin, and mosquitos in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. If he completes the hike, he will be only the fourth person to do so. The North Country Trail runs through seven states North Dakota, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York. On his website, Jordan said a few years ago he had never even heard of the North Country Trail, but said Luke Jordan pictured with Middleville Village Manager Rebecca Fleury. his journey is a perfect opportunity to “see isolated places, to discover oneself, and of course to have fun doing it.” Jordan's journal entries are posted at his website www.stridernct.com. PAIN IN THE ARCHES "We Can Help" ALONG WITH ALL YOUR OTHER FOOT CARE NEEDS INCLUDING DIABETIC FOOT CARE AND SURGERY. KENT PODIATRY DR. EMILEY 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. 37 years experience 7 CALEDONIA, Ml Board Certified 891-9133 I Accepting § New Patients 06817408 .5T» • \ Barry 5 County Transit ftf Ctoje J iSBUti fesetia* ________ July 3 I ADVANCED STONE n®iii am FOR one- T-HflflK you EJ0 II. 925 Grand Rapids St. Middleville • 269-795-1035 ’ I ML July 10 Member FDIC 4 STARTJ5:00 Please be at the stops 10 minutes prior. Pickup times may vary plus or minus 10 minutes. If* CTO Trolly Around Town The Village of Middleville will be the venue this summer for the newest trolley route. Every Wednesday night,July 3 through August 14. the trolley will ring through the streets from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Catch it at any of the designated stops, or just flag it down on its route. All rides are FREE! Compliments of the local businesses listed in this ad. >\.V 435 Arlington St., Middleville 269-795-3338 July 17 ■■■ Lovey s Snack Shack A - Barry County Transit would like to thank the Village of Middleville, and the sponsoring merchants for their help in making this service possible. 515 Grand Rapids St., Middleville • 269-795-1919 r A July 24 Ji ■ Me J hotel Oomuify Federal Credit Un Inn If you would like more information about Barry County Transit Services please call (269) 948-8098 www.barrycountytransit.com Middleville • 269-795-9289 westarils I' -F- CHEMICAL BANK 0 210 E. Main St., Middleville 269-795 3000 > * *• - -r- w i * -9 ill ♦ 7:36 8:08 8:40 Cider Mill 6:02 6:34 7:06 7:38 8.10 8:42 Edgewood 6:04 6:36 7:08 7:40 8:12 8:44 High St. 6:0 * 6:40 7:12 7:44 8:16 8:48 T STAGECOACH PARK 6:11 6:43 7:15 7:47 8:19 8:51 Stadium Drive 6:15 6:47 7:19 7:51 8:23 Library 6:17 :49 7:21 7:53 8:25 Towncenter 1 6:20 6:52 7:24 7:56 8:28 Towncenter 2 6:22 6:54 7:26 7:58 8:30 Sherman St. 6:26 6:58 7:30 8:02 8:34 STAGECOACH PARK 6:29 7:01 7:33 8:05 8:37 — r r ust 14 August 7 V I •J 7:04 < w •l July 31 ■■■ Carpet fi Flooring 6:32 i 611 Grand Rapids St., I* 8 Lincoln Meadows 6:00 1 ! shear pleasore - HAIR DESIGNERS ■ .■ - 303 Arlington St.. Middleville 122 E. Main St., Middleville 269-795-3361 269-795-7719 ■r ZT ” ' THROUGH • P ' t< t .A < !• ZTiJ u ; 1 -w= ;r|i fll '• « a UV - =•: •• �•— » A Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, July 20, 2013 Pure Advantage U19 girls win Great Lakes Invitational 4X/1 t4 j ! Dr. Dale McKenzie CALEDONIA, MI - Dr. Dale McKenzie, age 67, of Caledonia, after a long strug­ gle with lung cancer went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Dale dedicated his life to God, family, church and community. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald McKenzie; his son, Mark Russell McKenzie and his brother, Gary McKenzie. Dale will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years, Diane McKenzie (Vander Ark); his children, Kerri (Brian) Nitz, Katie (Matthew) Weening, Kent (Rachelle) McKenzie; his grandchildren, Carson, Brady and Lily Nitz, McKenzie, Cooper and Sawyer Weening, Alivia and Cohen McKenzie; his moth­ er Oydean McKenzie; his siblings, Carol (Jim) Churchill, Dean (Nancy) McKenzie, Ray (Debbie) McKenzie, Scott (Andrea) McKenzie; his in-laws, Dan (Judy) Vander Ark, Ron (Alison) Vander Ark, Mary (Fred) Taylor; and many nieces and nephews. As a large animal veteri­ narian, Dale served the West Michigan farming communi­ ty for over 43 years. Dale was a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Michigan Veterinary Medical Association and American Association of Bovine Practitioners, Dale was a partner of South Kent Veterinary Hospital and an adjunct professor for the Michigan State University School of Veterinary Medicine. He received the MSU Food Animal Practitioner Award in 2007. Dale served as President of West Michigan Veterinary Association, President of Michigan Veterinary Board of Nutrition, Councilman at Caledonia CRC, Dutton Christian School Board and Dutton Christian School Foundation Member. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at Caledonia Christian Reformed Church, 9957 Cherry Valley Ave., S.E. Interment at Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia. Rev. Merle Buwalda officiat­ ed. In honor of Dale, contribudons may be made to Dutton Christian School Foundation or Spectrum Health Hospice. The family welcomes memoi les and messages in their guestbook online at www.cookcares.com. Arrangements made by Cook Funeral Home ,n Byron Center, 2067 - 84th Outer Image Saton Come in for a Cut and Color Service with Kaitlyn, Tara or Kodi the week of July 22 - 27 and receive Gift Certificate for $10.00 off your next Color Service! 616-891-1570 • 06817465 9351 Cherry Valley Ave., Caledonia IE ■■ 1 * j fl J 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-8688 fl [r r r fl Enrolling Now! a Saint Paul will offer your Child a respectful, nurturing, and challenging learning envi­ ronment to enable spiritual, mental, social, physical, and emotional growth. 1 A ~ Zoo-phonics ~ Handwriting L without tears ~ Christ-centered I curriculum from Concordia Publishing L ~ Inside gymnasium a ft ~ 3 Hour Class ages 2 1/2(will assist with kt fl r I toilet training until age 6) Please call Julie Rop, Preschool Director 616-891-8688 St. s.w. —A A —A A "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn . from it." Proverbs 22:6 nil 'jl’ 1 * & fit <5 '.•fi $ • J |F> ^7AI The Pure Advantage U19 girls let everyone know who’s number one after winning the Great Lakes Lacrosse Invitational Sunday in Galesburg. Team members are (frOnt from left) Savannah Monroe, Tori Alexander, Lexi Rivard, Ashley Watson Kayla Parks, Bailey Christofori, Brianna Hoogterp, (back) Shelby Fraiser, Brooke Pontious, Liz Frey, Michelle Kingsley, Keagan Pontious, Matti Hisey and Maddie Clark. It has been a fine summer so far for the Pure Advantage girls’ lacrosse teams, made up of girls from Caledonia and theGrand Rapids Area. The U19- team made up of jj giris from Caledonia defeated the Cyclones team from the Detroit area in a ;huge upset at last weekend’s Great ___ Lakes Lacrosse Invitational at River Oaks Park in Galesburg. The Cyclones, with nine Division I and Division II scholarship players on their roster came into the tourna­ ment having had an unde­ feated summer so far, with a four-goal victory their tight­ est contest of the season. The Pure Advantage girls knocked off the Cyclones 98 for the championship. Teams from across the country take part in the annu^1 tournament Teams from across the state took pail in the Meijer state Games of Michigan June 22-23 in Grand Rapids. Pure Advantage earned the silver medal in the U15 divi­ sion and the bronze in the U17 competition. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 138th year Middleville village manager gets new contract * (J biM iehjbM V13331 wanai bzsuT litaam . ririw Ttvofl w .kzoq jsFI i agsl ?103iib .ZT£3Y siiqxs ariT ifi? £ 00.0V? □n asrl 2£3ioni £? iaH i zbfuil ol ano ilo ad) )loaiib ni iaam oivaiq iliislo r abnrrl wort gniad isdi abasuT »zaooiq bbA Trial ad snaqxa ymalH 12 12£q SV VH£ Ytauoo .agdliv ariT swells by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Village Middleville Manager Rebecca Fleury received a new, one-year contract renewable at Tuesday’s village council meeting on a 5-to-2 vote with Joyce Lutz and Sue Reyff voting against the pror•ft sal. Fleury has served as vil­ lage manager and finance director for the past three years. Her current contract expires Dec. 31. The new contract includes a salary increase from $70,000 to $72,500. Fleury has not received any salary increase the last three years. Her salary is taken from two funds in the village budget one for village manager and the other for village finance director. Lutz asked at the last meeting to see copies of the previous budgets and wanted clarification of where the funds were taken from and of how much was actually being paid. She was given that information for Tuesday’s meeting and the process explained. ____ j Additionally, Fleury will be reimbursed for all mileage expenses related to work. Fleury said she has not in the past submitted mileage for any vehicle use within the county or around and in the village. The new contract also allows Fleury five weeks of paid vacation time. The vil­ lage will also purchase an iPad or similar device for Fleury’s professional use rather than having paper copies. Lutz said she is concerned that the contract discusses the potential splitting of the manger and finance director within two years. “I think if we are going to divide it, we should do it now,” said Lutz. “She (Fleury) did say it’s getting rough for one person to do and no one wants her to be overworked.” Fleury said she is not pro­ posing the council split the duties at this time, but only start to consider and to plan for splitting the duties in the future. “I’m asking you to con­ sider it in the future,” said Fleury. “It’s just a discus­ sion piece, not a part of the contract.” The village combined the two jobs when Fleury was hired as a way to save money. At the time, the vil­ lage was facing deficit budgets and had to make difficult financial choices. Lutz asked that if the jobs are not split now, that Fleury give up some of the extra things she does for the village in different county, area and state meetings. “I’m only saying that to spare up some of her time and make sure to keep here efforts here in the village,” tion for a vote. Lutz said she wasn't done asking questions. Council member Shannon Endsley said it was “rude” for Schellinger to cut Lutz off in the midst of the discus­ sion and that Lutz had a right to ask questions and make comments. “Her questions are legitimate. She was cut right off and that's just rude,” said Endsley. Sue Reyff said she didn’t think she had enough time to review the proposed con­ tract. “You (Charlie) and Rebecca have been working on this for quite some time," commented Reyff. “We just got ’ this information and haven’t had as much time with it.” Council members dis­ cussed the contract at their meeting two weeks ago and had all the information prior to that meeting. Pullen said he felt council members had plenty of time to review the proposal, to ask questions, to make com­ ments and to decide on the contract. said Lutz. Village president Charles Pullen was quick to voice his opinion on that idea. “I’m not about to ask our village manager to give up any­ thing.” Lutz then questioned the contract length and said she was not comfortable approv­ ing a contract without a defi­ nite termination date. “I don’t think we can give her a contract if there is no termination date,” said Lutz. She suggested instead that Fleury be given a multi-year contract with a definite end date. At that time, then the council would consider whether to renew a new con­ tract or not. The current approved con­ tract is for one year and can be renewed annually. There was also discussion about waiting to approve the contract until the council goes through the budget 1 1*^ process. Fleury said she would pre­ fer to have a contract J I _ F A F approved now rather than wait until December when I the budget is approved. Ed member Council Schellinger said it makes more sense to try and identify all expenses before begin­ ning the budget process and building the budget around those known expenses. This photo of a lightning bolt was taken July 21 at Orangeville Township Hall on , Schellinger recommended Lindsey Road. West Michigan finally cooled down after a week of 90-plus degree approval of the contract and, days and heat indexes soaring into the 100s. after much discussion, asked (Photo by Jeff Baurs) the president to call the ques­ Purple sky over Orangeville • • Public officials will meet-and-greet public at Taste of Middleville vci bbiM q£morfl nil eLsio m inio[ id) dlrw » sizsT r£bi(jjjs2 3dT T9rito!w (sbesuT ) sgslliv .gni nwoT NO^OIJ ns-ttsm iswoono tqioinsq 03 iniot 31 TSffo id iasne ivsfi bns ud istiio ibiM to tfOl bfl£ i£/i j ion wiaufl Dim moo joe qiriz •ft use taxpayer dollars to fund by Julie Makarewicz their portions of the event Staff Writer Middleville village and and instead each member Thomapple Township offi­ from both councils is asked cials finalized plans for their to provide $9 to cover the joint meet-and-greet event costs. Buckowing said the finan­ with the public during the Taste of Middleville on cial contribution is also vol­ untary. ‘ untary. Saturday, July 27. “Our focus and attention is The two groups held another joint meeting going to be to give time and Tuesday night prior to the attention to the people and village council regular meet­ just have an opportunity to meet them and talk with ing. » Township treasurer Deb them,” said Buckowing. She added participation is Buckowing discussed the meet-and-greet event and voluntary and no one is encouraged all officials to required to stay the entire She thanked village time, She said the participate. joint committee decided to clerk Elaine Denton for her offer residents prepackaged extra efforts to make name snack bags of different treats tags, signs and help organize the meet-and-greet. •ft and have a large candy bowl In another discussion mat­ available for visitors. Unlike other businesses at the Taste ter before the joint meeting, of Middleville, the village Township Supervisor Mike Bremer informed the village and township officials will officials of the retirement of not charge for the treats. Buckowing also said the the township code enforce­ committee agreed the town­ ment officer. He said as one potential ship and village should not solution, the township may consider expanding the duties of part-time planning and director zoning Catherine Getty to a fulltime status to serve both roles. She currently works part-time in planning and zoning for both the village and township. “We want to look at what’s best for the township and the village and for the staff,” said Bremer. He said the personnel committee is only discussing the possibility at this time, but said he wanted to make the village aware of it. Village council member Ed Schellinger said he thought it would be a chal­ lenge for the village to find someone to fill a part-time zoning and planning •ft sition in the village. He suggested a better solution might be for the township to simply replace the part-time c •ftIc enforcement officer and leave the planning and zon- ing employee split between the two entities. Village council member Sue Reyff said she didn’t think the joint meeting was the time or place to be discussing personnel matters, said he only Bremer the village i so brought it up is aware of the possibility. “I just want you to be aware we’re thinking about it,” said Bremer. We just want to be up front about it and let you know what s going on.” In a final matter, Village Manager Rebecca Fleury updated the two groups on the status of the extension of the Thomapple Trail north of Main Street. With Bradford Whites’ acquisition of the Geukes Market property, there have been changes to the proposed layout for the ", Bradford White is trail. working with the village to move the trail closer to the river, allowing for more room for their expansion. Fleury said the village will submit a grant by Aug. 12 to the Michigan Department of Transportation to assist with funding of the trail exten­ sion. She said Bradford White officials have been very cooperative in working with the village to move the trail and are willing to assist with some of the additional costs. By moving the trail closer to the river, there will be more need for boardwalks and retaining walls. Fleury said the project has increased from an estimated $660,000 to $960,000 with the changes Bradford White wants in place. The plan calls for exten­ sion of the trail from Main Street to Crane Road. In This Issue... • No Family Left Indoors returns for second program in Middleville • Bradford White gets special use for height variance • Green Lake Road resurfacing gets praise from council • Scot tennis courts stay filled during the summer season I ^1 A �r Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, July 27, 2013 .* w «• I' .4 • IF jX »/ M Inter-County Drain Board meeting has no surprises *1 by Fran Faverman Erv Gambee of Caledonia and President of the Thornapple River Watershed Council demonstrates how to tie knots for fishing and teaches kids about what lures and baits to use during the No Family Left Indoors program Tuesday in Middleville. Earlier in the program, Jean Lamoreaux read a story about woodpeckers. A second program is scheduled July 30 at Stagecoach park. During that time, visitors can make walking sticks, (photo by Julie Makarewicz) No Family Left Indoors returns for second program in Middleville The second No Family Left Indoors program in Middleville takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30 at Stagecoach Park. The program will feature making walking sticks and will provide information on what to buy as a good walk­ ing stick. Participants will be able to make their own walking I I I I stick, then practice with it as they walk down the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail to the fishing dock and bridges. Snacks and drinks will be available at the gazebo. The program is sponsored by the Chief Noon Day Chapter of the North Country Trail. No Family Left Indoors is a countywide summer program aimed at getting people out and active. tytfLey '?fot I I I I I I I I I I I 1 o> I h:! i The No Family Left Behind program features a :free weekly activity in BarryCounty led by a different local non-profit organiza­ tion. The program continues through Aug. 20 and is designed to provide a fun way for families to enjoy time outdoors. To register or for more information on weekly event locations go to www.barryoutdoorfun.com or call Pierce Cedar Creek institute at 269-721-4190. II 9952 B Cherry Valley Ave SE Caledonia, MI 49316 • 616-891-2442 I Date-Night i drive-in HILI DOGS $2.59i i movie With presentation of this coupon. Not valid in combination with other discounts. i planned I 1 \ I I I I I Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10:30 - 8:00 Brightside Church of Caledonia will host a “Date- i BIG * EASY Night drive-in” on Saturday Aug. 3.I This is a free event and DELI • BAKERY T m a fl f a will include the showing of the movie “Fireproof,” star­ ring Kirk Cameron. The movie will begin at dusk. • Free childcare, popcorn and bottled water will be pro­ vided. 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Harrington read the Inter County Drain Board as petition into the record. it met Tuesday morning in the Besides requesting cleaning, Wayland Township Hall to straightening, deepening, and wrestle with issues surround­ additional tiling, if necessary, ing the Cuddy Drain. the petition also requests puri­ At the top of Tuesday's fying of the material by agenda was the practicality of mechanical or other means, if an Allegan County Road necessary. Finally, the peti­ Commission proposal made tion asks that all the work be on Feb. 4 to use a box culvert consolidated so that property with the Cuddy Drain on owners would receive only Patterson Rd. as prevention of one assessment for the proj­ the road’s collapse due to ect. rusted culverts. That proposRoger VanVolkinburgh, al was estimated a a $330,000 supervisor of Wayland cost by the engineering firm Township, said the reason for Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr the additional work was the and Huber of Grand Rapids. number of drains that flow The project has held into the Cuddy Drain and its increasing importance since ongoing problems, a refer­ the Wayland Township Board ence to one particular proper­ of Trustees approved a peti­ ty that is consistently flooded. tion seeking to consolidate The public comment peri­ some drains that drain into the od opened and Yankee Cuddy Drain and also sought Springs Township Supervisor to have some additional work Mark Englerth deferred to done to solve other problems Greg Purcell, a member of the in the drainage district. Yankee Springs Township When the Gun Lake Planning Commission who Protective Association and also represents the Friends of Purcell other Gun Lake residents the Cuddy Drain. learned of the project, they began his remarks with a quo­ became concerned about its tation from the Hippocratic effects on, first, the Cuddy Oath, "Do no harm.” Channel and, then, the I•IMiy It is Purcell’s contention °f the lake. In conjunction that the proposed project will with Yankee Springs do a great deal of harm to Township, the GLPA and an Gun Lake and its residents, informal group known as most of whom live in Yankee Friends of the Cuddy Drain, Springs. The scope of the drafted its own resolution project has to be modified to petitioning for additional be consistent with the resolu­ work to alleviate the prob­ tion sent to the board by lems that they feel the instal­ Yankee Springs. That resolu­ lation of the box culvert will tion addressed debris, create for the lake. garbage, E. coli, sand, sedi­ The actions by both sides ment and the effects on the culminated in Tuesday’s navigability of the Cuddy attempt at mediation by the channel. Inter-County Drain Board Using a map, Purcell noted which consists of Drain that most of the drain’s Commissioners Russ Yarger acreage is in Allegan County BanY County and Denise while the smallest portion is Medemar of Allegan County, in Barry, but Barry County Brady Harrington, represent- residents pay most of the cost, ing the MichiSan Department Thus, Purcell requested a of Agriculture and Rural "fair and equitable" assess­ Development, acted as mod­ ment of costs, though there is erator. considerable disagreement The Cuddy Drain and its about the cost assessment. tributaries are on the west Purcell’s final point was the side of Patterson Road. In an need for monitoring by an agreement negotiated in 1962 independent third party. between the Allegan and Purcell was followed by County Road Barry Commissions, the responsi­ bility for Patterson Road rests with the Allegan County Road Commission. The first step at Tuesday’s Englerth who said he has been quoted as saying the lake is where rural America meets recreational America. has He also publicly described Gun Lake as a billion-dollar lake. His principal complaint is related to the 1962 agreement that assigns responsibility for Patterson Road to the Allegan County Road Commission. He feels most of the debris is a result of how the road commission trims the trees and leaves the woody debris behind. He also feels the flooding on First Street is the direct result of the nearness of a ditch main­ tained by the road commis­ sion to the road. Englerth said that he did not feel the discussions were adversarial. Rather, the prob­ lem presents an opportunity for the community to come together to solve a problem that has existed for at least three decades. Tuesday’s remaining speakers were divided almost evenly between the two com­ munities. Wayland residents, some with farming interests, wondered why they should pay to solve a Gun Lake prob­ lem. Barry County residents maintained that Allegan resi­ dents should pay the costs resulting from activities in their county. Todd Williams, who over­ sees environmental issues for the Gun Lake Tribe, added there should be an environ­ mental component to the re­ engineering of the project. The discussion closed with Harrington asking if the proj­ ect should be rebid. On receiving agreement from both Yarger and Medemar, Harrington said he would ask for proposals to include the additional work wanted by the communities. The hearing adjourned following a vote by the commissioners that the newly defined project was practicable. It is likely that there will not be a hearing of necessity until a few months from now. In the meantime the GLPA and other entities will contin­ ue to monitor problems attrib­ uted to the Cuddy Drain. Help us support veterans and community functions. Saturday, August 3rd and the First Saturday of each month serving 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Lansing Departures Book Spring Break NOW!!! E<jgs, bacon, sausage links or patties, potatoes, biscuits and sausage gravy, pancakes, milk, O), coffee. * Menu subject to change Adults $6.00 • Children 10 & under $3.00 For more Information call the Post at 616-891-1882 616-942-0300 616-957-5055 Greater Grand Rapids Leader in Vacation Travel B reton Travel Caledonia Memorial Legion Post 305 It’s not too late for Summer Vacation • • • ________ 2^48 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, Ml N ipple vacations Book. Pack & Go § ★ Last Minute Deals starting at $499* Prices are per person based on double occupancy, additional taxes & fees may apply. 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Additionally, the company will build a 6,670 square­ foot foam building on the west side of the plant. Bradford White plans to the demolish Geuke’s Market facility for its expan­ sion plans. The company requested a special use permit because a i fs •kN S'' > S S’1' Sv is*' ^5 **»i* radio operations. "How high the buildings are around us affects our transmissions," Jones said. McLellen replied that Bradford White will be com­ mitted to working with neighbors and being good neighbors. If there are issues, committee has given its approval for the plans with no concerns. Township Thornapple Supervisor Mike Bremer said he has only one minor concern and that is about emergency services for the facility. "We don't have a ladder truck to reach that height," .remer said. "1 believe Caledonia is the closest lad­ der truck able to reach this area." McLellen said he is aware of that issue and the Thomapple Township fire chief has approved the site plan. He said the building will have fire suppressant systems fully installed. A community member, Fran Jones, said she was concerned about the addi­ tional height of the building interfering with television transmissions and her ham small portion of the facility will exceed the height limita­ tions. The central plant building contains a roofline that will be 63 feet tall, while building heights are current­ ly limited to 45 feet tall by village ordinances. Mike McLellen, repre­ senting Bradford White, told village planning commis­ sioners the height of the roofline that exceeds the height restriction won't even be visible from Lafayette Street. McLellen told the plan­ ning commissioners that, with the Bradford White site being landlocked on all sides, the company really only has the option of build­ ing up. "It will be impressive when it’s done," he said. Bryan Wegener, planner with Williams and Works, said the site plan review Green Lake Road resurfacing gets praise from council by Julie Makarewicz W. asjBikl Ill - sejant Min x t ktaih ffidtltii« T~ 4 .*41' ass: ifc Ikfa. l i x ai. & Beesie ■ tssis tasWIh nr i i Cab tai ffi tai tail 'II -*• i i fas •J i 111 - i r g it Staff Writer A smooth new road finish on Green Lake Road as it passes by Thornapple Kellogg High School has been completed and earned the appreciation of many council members Tuesday night. “I want to compliment the DPW for getting that done,” said council member Phil Van Noord. “It’s a beautiful job and I think it's going to be dollars well spent.” Department of Public Works Director Duane Weeks said the new surface was applied a week ago and said he hopes it will last for a few years, giving the village time to plan for a reconstruc­ tion of the road.. Village crews will be out adding ises- HASTINGS 4 B jglSSJ* 269-205-4900 Downtown Hastings on State St. Goodrich DUALITY THEATERS I I 3 GQTI.com and on Facebook I 4:00-6:00 PM iTi DAILY I * excludes Digital 30 1 Q No passes ■K Stadium Seating SHOWTIMES 7/27 - 7/30 I E BARGAIN TWILIGHT $5. TITLES AMD TIMES SUBJECT TO CHAMGE O® THE WOLVERINE (PG 13) SAT-SUN 11:00. 1:45, 7:15 MON-TUE 7:15 o® © 3D THE WOLVERINE (PG 13) DAILY 4:30. 10: •I*. O TURBO(PG) SAT-SUN 11:10. 1:30. 4:10. 6:50. 9:10 MON-TUE 4:10. 6:50. 9:10 QR.I.P.D. (PG-13) DAILY 4:20, 9:20 o® GROWN UPS 2 (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11:30. 2:00. 4:40. 7: Hi ,9:30 •I? 9:30 iMON-TUE 4:40. 7:00. DESPICABLE ME 2 (PG) SAT-SUN 11:20. 1:50, 6:40 things,” said Lutz to Village Manager Rebecca Fleury. “How are we supposed to know about it if you don't tell us?” Fleury responded that invitations were mailed through the Thomapple Arts Council to area artists to par­ ticipate. She said there were also postings in the village hall. The information also appeared in the newspaper. • Lutz asked Fleury about the landscaping on the comer of Main Street and M37 where the village sign is located. She asked when the landscaping would be competed. Fleury said it is completed. Lutz said she was surprised the area wasn't sodded instead of just having grass planted. Weeks said sodding was not included in the budget for that project, Dr. Patricia Roels of Caledonia was one of three women appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder to the Michigan Board of Dentistry July 18. The 19-member board assists the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs in over­ seeing and regulating the practice of more than 7,800 dentists, 10,100 dental hygienists and 1,400 dental assistants. “These individuals bring years of valuable experience to this board and I am confi- dent they will work to ensure the best quality of oral health services for ■ all Michiganders,” said Snyder. Dr. Roels is the chief oral health officer for Cherry Street Health Services, where she oversees opera­ tions of all dental programs, creates dental policies and procedures, and hires and evaluates job performance of all staff dentists. Prior to working at Cherry Street Health Services she worked in private practice.. Roels holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry and a doctor of dental surgery, both from Indiana University. She will repre­ sent dentists and replaces Lawrence Haber. were Also appointed Kathleen Inman of Croswell and Laurie Horvath of West Bloomfield. Dr. William Wright of Lansing was reap­ pointed to the board. •It Members serve four-year terms expiring June 30, 2017, and their appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the state Senate. A o in co ID T— CO CD O Nails & Spa 9357 Cherry Valley (In the D&W Plaza), Caledonia (616) 891-1139Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30-7:30 ■ ---- :-- Manicures Pedicures Deluxe Organic i Acrylic Shellac Facials Waxing Permanent Makeup -V ■ - r posed building expansion will encroach into the planned future route of the trail. The company is work­ ing with the village staff to move the trail closer to the river. Caledonia dentist appointed to state board W- sand and gravel to the shoul­ ders along the road soon. Weeks said additional road work on First Street and in some of the neighbor­ hoods has also been complet­ ed. Work is continuing on Bender Road. Weeks said he believe that job is coming along nicely and should be completed shortly. In another matter, council member Sue Reyff said she is concerned about the condi­ tion of sidewalks on both sides of the bridge on Main Street. She said the side­ walks are broken and uneven in places and in desperate need of repair. She asked the sidewalks be closed until work can be done. Weeks said work is sched­ uled for those sidewalks, but that he's a little reluctant to close them at this time. “I hate the thought of closing the sidewalk and then having people have to walk into the streets,” he said. Weeks said he will try to make the sidewalk repairs a priority project and make improvements as quickly as ssible. at In matters other Tuesday’s meeting: • member Council Joyce Lutz questioned why she had not been notified of the artist reception held in the village. “1 don’t under­ stand why you don't let us know about these kinds of he said Bradford White will do research and see if there are ways to make improve­ ments. said also McLellen Bradford White is working with the village on the exten­ sion of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail. The pro- One Way or Another ... 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Acting on information received from a July presen- tation by wildlife biologist Sara Schaefer, along with public comments of nine concerned citizens, and in some cases based on their own experiences, commis­ sioners vexed 5-2 to request the assistance of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to imple­ ment a mute swan elimina­ tion program for a five-year penod beginning Aug. 1. The action makes Barry County the first county in the stale to allow the DNR access to any county lake for the purpose of mute swan population control. A key addition to the orig­ inal resolution would allow townships, on a tw-o-thirds majority vote, to opt out of the program if they take such action within 60 days of < Tuesday's approved resolu­ tion. “They’re feathered drones. Financial Focus Furnished by Drew McFadden of Edward Jones and Co. • (616) 891-1173 LIVE ON DEMAND VOLUNTEERS DESPERATELY NEEDED WELDERS - SPARTAN MOTORS Position in Charlotte. 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For fisherman great disservice.” Wiggins also suggested around here, that can be a big that, by being the first coun­ concern.” Wood concluded her ty to implement such a poli­ remarks by pointing •It out that cy, it would set a precedent Michigan has the largest “that Barry County is willing mute swan population in the to relinquish its responsibili­ nation. Neighboring states ties to the state.” The jurisdictional argu­ with mute swan population­ control programs look on ment gained some traction with frustration because, as with commissioners Craig and Jon the population increases in Stolsonburg with Smelker Michigan, much of it crosses Smelker, pointing out that, under cur­ state lines, establishing new rent regulations, Middle nesting sites. Mary Fisher’s frustration Lake obtained 70 percent of is that, in the elimination of its residents’ approval, and mute swans, Barry County used the DNR to eliminate mute swans from the lake. may have no swans. “There are 83 counties in “Trumpeter swans don't like being on lakes with peo­ the state, we’ve got 16 town­ ple,” Fisher, president of the ships in our county, and you Barry County Humane want to push it down to a level?” asked Society, contended. “You get lower Jim rid of the mute swans, and Commissioner you won't have any swans at DeYoung. “This is one of the all. Personally, I want to see rare opportunities we have to 99 more mute swans, not trum­ influence public policy.” DeYoung told Schaefer peter swans.” Kathy Wiggins, who also that’s he’s not a believer in spoke against the resolution, more government at the expense of local choice but, •It sitioned the first of her 1 three concerns on a jurisdic­ after hearing her presentation tional level, suggesting that July 2, he’s become con­ by taking action at the coun­ vinced of the menace posed ty level, citizens more direct­ by mute swans. “Education is probably ly affected at the township level or even the lake associ­ one of the key issues to this ation level were being whole discussion,” said DeYoung. “Until I saw your bypassed. “Local people know local presentation, I didn't realize situations,” said Wiggins. that I haven't seen a trum­ “By not allowing lake asso­ peter swan since 1 was a kid. ciations or townships to I'm a Gun Lake resident, assess their own situations, and, with my own eyes, I can and there's more evil there than you see,” said Rick Moore, who blames mute swans, a non-native species whose population has bal­ looned to over 15,000 birds in the state, for chasing away ■ wildlife, including the native and favored trumpeter swan. A “In the story, the ugly ducking grows into a swan, but not a mute swan.” Moore’s observation, like those of four other public commenters who endorsed mute swan population con­ trol, was based largely on scientific evidence cited by the DNR that mute swans are one of the world's most aggressive waterfowl. Nicole Wood, a Hastings -"I., native studying the species as a graduate student at Michigan State University, to. told commissioners that, A. when they turn aggressive, mute swans “chase, harass and kill,” including encoun­ •w ters with human beings. “Grown people have had their legs broken,” said *»» Wood, who added that, in the I case of one Ohio man, a <1 mute swan attack was fatal. ■ She also warned that the * hte. ' prodigious appetites of the ’- \ A *' birds can affect the health of waterways. “Mute swans eat six times • h n* more than most other waterfowl,” said Wood, citing the i potential destruction of a ■ u ‘ « I Elf lake’s vegetation system and ■ __ fish population. “We’re see­ ing reduction in the number 1 JSS bj ' J?*’ s S' & $ 1'4 ‘ < 1 V? S s; * wi* * — 7 Your local agent insures your see a problem.” As the board positioned for a vote. Commissioner Ben Geiger provided an opening in the sometimes contentious discussion. “I'm willing to compro­ mise,” Geiger announced, “and would propose an amendment in which we allow townships to opt out of •Ito this policy within 60 days of its approval by a two-thirds majority vote of their town­ ship board.” The amendment attracted the agreement of DeYoung, Smelker, Geiger and com­ missioners Joyce Snow and Gibson. Howard Craig Commissioners Stolsonburg and James Dull cast negative votes. “I need to close this circle somehow,” said a relieved Schaefer, who has presented informational programs to area lake associations and townships where she's been repeatedly referred back to the county board. “I’ll go educate wherever I need to be. I’m not shying away from work, but I've been spinning my wheels and not getting anywhere.” Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE* f/fWOMG CtHKfXMVf lO Jason Parks 9028 N. Rodgers Ct. S.E. Caledonia 616-891-1233 > jparks@fbinsmi.com FarmBureaulnsurance.com Lisa Sue Pickard - fjjwod alwaijA and. mlAA&d ad vqajlj. much. Dad & Mom, Dan, Shelly & family Tim, Haley & family Molly & family CO O) K Mt, r I V I Barry County Transit 'a toWl] I UIUB«4 ADVANCED STONE LjfaOI). 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Pickup times may vary plus or minus 10 minutes. CM 1: 2 r— Trolly Around Town July 3 •' sines? FOR J j EUERyOAE! TftRflK you _ I August 7 CHEMICAL BANK Towncenter 1 Towncenter 2 Sherman St. o g STAGECOACH PARK i “THtl ust 14 shearI I pleasure I ,.^1 k I ’ o Pin s 9:00 pm ’ “UQJST H I v B THROUGH A • �— —. I Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, July 27, 2013 161st Barry County Fair is hot, but good by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer . This summer’s sudden heat wave couldn’t have come at a worse time for the Barry County Fair. Fair Board President Dennis Redman said atten­ dance was definitely down this year, although official numbers aren't available yet. “It’s just hard to get peo­ ple to come out to the fair when it's that hot,” he said. He noted that despite the soaring heat, nightly grandstand events were popular, including the demolition derby, autocross, motocross and rodeo. And overall, he u o A J k\ . cvJa I MX , X \X Mk \W \ * 4' r A W 71 f$k k i L, fa C? 11. V v*** z w \X \ X . V - A-! ■' rDeX K- 1 1 •■jt I ’.Jr if1 i" 101 The Ferris wheel is one of the main attractions on the midway at the Barry County Fair. RE 0k * « _L ' • 1* .-1 *. I A /1* I- — u, •• • 1 r '.»r 7 "”TV ■ • -•N- ....Vfez Fire departments from around the county compete in the annual waterball challenge at the fair. said it was a very good fair. “There’s nothing you can do about the weather,” said Redman. “It was just bad timing. This week's weather is perfect, and the week before fair was nice. We just happened to hit that one week.” He said every effort was made to keep visitors, exhibitors and the livestock as comfortable as possible throughout the week. The emergency services cooling tent provided a welcome blast of cool air and place to get out of the searing sun for awhile. Water was available throughout the grounds, and Aundria Robbe, 9, of Middleville, jumps and flips on one of the trampoline attractions on the midway at the Barry County Fair. emergency personnel were on hand to assist anyone feeling uncomfortable because of the heat. Industrial-sized fans have been mounted in most of the livestock bams to keep air circulating and help cool the animals. The bams were some of the coolest places to be. “If the kids got hot and cranky, parents were telling them to go cool off in the Continued next page I rI -4 I .1 I' ’IT fik - s COUNTRY JJ i-: S' I T 5j * _4: Zero Turn Mowers J39QV fete Point N’ Go Mowing d II ft Sit Back, Point & Relax Allie Nevelie of Caledonia weaves her horse among the poles being careful not to Features: • • • • • • I JJ ku 4 Patented Stand-Up Deck with the Quick Release System Easy, Point & Go Joystick Steering Traditional Dual-Lever Steering Pivoting Front Axle & Deck Heavy-Duty Cast Iron Spindles Welded Steel Deck and much more! 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Kids who stayed long enough under the mists found themselves soaked with refreshing cool water. A new covered section 7 i I 11 added recently to the south side of the show arena pro­ vided another area of shade for visitors to watch live­ stock shows and for animals and competitors to wait their turn in the show arena out of the sun. Redman said he heard several favorable com­ ments about that addition. r At right: Ethan VanderLoon of Middleville holds very still when Farmer John puts a baby pig on his head dur­ ing an educational presentation at the Barry County Fair. Farmer John’s show has become a favorite event for children at the fair. 5 I "Mi k' k. ' -u ooiobj. . t>h. I 4 ■ •.= A *L_ I -< ■ *" ■ -.A'• i .J •• classify it as a “good fair. “We had a lot of neat things going on — the Animal Oasis and the pole vault competition. Farmer John is always popular with the kids, and the birthing tent is always a great place for people to visit. We’ll just hope the weather is a little better for us next year.” already Planning has begun for next year’s fair, and despite the disappointing attendance this year, he said the fair will continue. “We’ll look at a lot of dif­ ferent things — ways we can make improvements and do things differently. There’s just nothin: you can do about the weather.” he said. He said overall he would • «• Ji 1 Professional Services’ Great Product Selections! wwwcaledoniavisioncenter.com 1 t I. ' •• I 4 —— H »* 1 7 I' r / 1 m « - Garret Stevens, 7, of Middleville uses all his might to pedal the tractor to a full pull at the pedal tractor pull at t 1) ter ren Saturday Hours Horse competitions late in the week include barrel racing and pole bending contests for all ages. Here, Kellie Cronin of Caledonia quickly rounds the last barrel before heading to the finish line. 616-891-2020 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 4931 2 ft Richard J. 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PL£ �Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, July 27, 2013 Cats crash the turnstiles at animal shelter by Doug VanderLaan Editor Word that the Barry Commission meeting, kennel floor. that the epoxy on the con­ including four public com­ Newman reported that 104 crete floor wears from exces­ menters as well as Director animals are currently being sive use by animals in a County Animal Shelter had Diana Newman and County housed at the shelter, 71 of stressful environment, Michael been closed last week Administrator which are cats. Since April 1, However, because the reached enough concerned Brown to address the issue. 140 cats have been adopted porous floor •B beneath the citizens and county officials The closure concern out but, because of what epoxy can hold disease, the to draw a crowd to resulted from a state inspec­ Newman termed the “spring point issue is an “ongoing Tuesday’s Board of tion report conducted on July fling,” as many cats have maintenance” issue in a 9 that cited “issues of con­ been dropped off at the shel­ building that is now 13 years cern” and which resulted in ter. She acknowledged the old and can be expected to the cessation of cat admis­ cited practices of cage stack­ require increasing mainte­ sions. Besides the report »!• ’s ing and cats allowed to roam nance. observation of “too many through the kitchen and “So when I heard that your cats for this facility,” it also administrative offices as cor­ were shut down,” asked noted cages in a quarantine rectable infractions and spent Smelker, “you were not real­ SYNOPSIS area being stacked on top of considerable time discussin ly shut down? ” THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP . each other; cats roaming in the dilemma of “drop-off “We’re not shut down, BOARD the facility’s kitchen area, pens” which offer an aban­ we’re just not accepting July 8, 2013 CALL TO ORDER - Meeting climbing on clean dishes and doned animal immediate cats,” replied Newman. “If I Icalled to order at 7:04 p.m. by susceptible to contact with protection because it pro­ adopted out 10 cats today, •n Bremer with Pledge of Allegiance chemicals; cats in adminis­ vides indoor access but I’d be able to accept 10 cats. and Invocation. ROLL CALL AND ATTEN­ trative office areas not clean which also offer the opportu­ We’re telling people that we DANCE - Members present: or disinfectable; unattached nity “for people to not be can’t take cats now, but to Bremer, DeMaagd, Eavey, wires at the bottom of dog responsible.” check back with us.” Kenyon, Vlietstra & Wake; run doors posing a hazard, Brown addressed the peel ­ That explanation didn’t sit Absent: Buckowing. Others pres­ and peeling paint on the dog ing paint issue, suggesting well with public commenter ent: three other public. BUSINESS - Set closing time Elden Shellenbarger who at 8:30 p.m. on motion by ’ suggested the cat overpopu­ Vlietstra, support by Wake* (all lation problem and risk of Ayes). disease now moves back into Approve agenda as printed on motion by Vlietstra, support by the community because of Wake (all Ayes). Approve min­ the animal shelter’s policy. utes of June 10, 2013 as amend­ He also questioned the com­ ed on motion by Vlietstra, support mitment of commissioners by Wake (all Ayes). Approve YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP who, he said, were aware of Consent Agenda as amended on BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN motion by Vlietstra, support by the problem long before the 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 Wake (all Ayes). 269-795-909 V FAX 269-795-2388 state’s inspection report. DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP “ Granted, the animal shel ­ CURRENT BILLS - Approve bills 284 N. Briggs, Middleville, MI ter may not be closed from totaling $35,557.54 on motion by is seeking bids Vlietstra, support by DeMaagd office duties and accepting for the excavation of the future play ground area at the Township Park (all Ayes). dogs,” said Shellenbarger, located at 1825 Parker Drive, Wayland. CLERK’S REPORT - Update “but, technically, it is closed on activities within the depart­ Area to be excavated is 34x55 feet and 12 inches in depth. Soil removed because it ’ s not accepting ment. Approve adoption of will then be moved to an area within the park creating a Berm. cats. What are people sup­ Ordinance 02-2013 An 02-2013 Local contractors preferred. Please submit your bid to the Township Ordinance Adopting and posed to do who capture a Office no later than August.. 12, 2013. Sealed bids will be opened by Enacting a New Code for wild cat? Township Officials and applicants will be notified within one working Thornapple Township on motion “ When it was voted to day. by Vlietstra, support by Wake (all take the animal shelter back Ayes). Proper credentialing must be presented at the time of awarding of the TREASURER’S REPORT under the control of the com ­ bid. Questions regarding this project call 269-838-1289. 06817903 Update on activities within the mission, this issue was sup­ department. Approve adoption of posed to have been taken Resolution 07-2013 Resolution care of, not for it to become a for Acceptance of Payment by bigger problem.” Financial Transaction Device on 4 < I ( motion by Vlietstra, support by • • Newman may have had I• •. Eavey (all Ayes). the solution with her playful BUSINESS - Approve memo­ remark when greeting com­ randum of agreement with J missioners prior to her VanStrein for parking spaces on motion by Vlietstra, support by report. •it: Kenyon (all Ayes). YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP “I’m sorry I didn't bring EMERGENCY SERVICES BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN you all a kitten, ” she 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 Update on activities within the 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 quipped. department. COUNTY REPORT - Smelker In other business, the NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION reviewed aetvities from Barry . board: County Board of Commissioners TO: The residents and property owners of the Township of • Received an update meeting. Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and any report from State Rep. COMMITTEE REPORTS other interested persons: Update and discussion on vari­ ous meetings and progress of PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the meeting held on July 24, Committees. , 2013, the Township Board adopted Ordinance No. 07-24ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. on motion I 13, an ordinance amending the Yankee Springs Township by Kenyon, support by Eavey (all Zoning Ordinance, Article Xii, Section 12.7. General Ayes). Regulations, subsections (6(a)(3) “Maximum Square The Michigan Department Respectfully submitted by Becky Footage for each Outbuilding” from 1,280 square feet to of Transportation hopes Schultz, Deputy Clerk The complete text of the minutes motorists will take notice of 1,600 square feet; to repeal all ordinances or parts of ordi­ may be read at thornapplea pilot statewide safety cam­ nances in conflict herewith; and to establish the effective twp.org or at the Township Hall paign that began July 24 on date of said Ordinance. A summary is as follows: during regular business hours. Michigan highways. MDOT 06817952 SECTION 1, AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XII, SECTION will display the number of 12,7 6(a)(3). Maximum square footage for each “outbuild­ traffic fatalities on Michigan PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: ing’ is amended to provide the following: Suburban All real estate advertising in this news­ roadways to date on selected Residential, Residential Multifamily, Residential Singlepaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act electronic signs. The mes­ and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which Family, Residential Lake Front and Gun Lake Residential collectively make it illegal to advertise sage will be displayed one “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ Lake Front will all be a maximum square footage of 1,600 day per month along various nation based on race, color, religion, sex. square feet (previously 1,280 square feet). Rural handicap, familial status, national origin, I, M and US routes, and the age or martial status, or an intention, to Residential will remain 2,400 square feet and make any such preference, limitation or campaign is scheduled to run Rural/Agricultural has no size limit. discrimination.” Familial status includes through November. children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant SECTION II. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES “It’s a startling statistic, women and people securing custody of AND EFFECTIVE DATE.This Ordinance will be effective and that’s the point,” said children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly eight days following publication after adoption pursuant to State Transportation Director accept any advertising for real estate Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006. All ordinances or parts of Kirk T. Steudle. “Displaying which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. the number of lives lost on dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity Michigan roads can be an YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP basis. To report discrimination call the effective way to influence Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. Janice C. Lippert, Clerk The HUD toll-free telephone number for driver behavior and increase 284 North Briggs Road the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. •II. driver focus.” Middleville, Ml 49333 As Michigan E 5 moves 269-795-9091 44 06817905 Toward Zero Deaths,” eouAL MOUSWO OPPORTUNITY 06800158 MDOT officials believe it is THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP * Callton Michael Callton (R- al fund obligations as well as Nashville) on issues ranging adjustments to a number of from Gov. Rick Snyder’s •special revenue fund line Healthy Michigan proposal, items. the Detroit bankruptcy, road • Received presentation improvement funding, and a reports from Marilyn Smith July 29 town hall forum he’s on three housing■!< purchase sponsoring on the issue of and rehabilitation programs fracking. in which the county partici­ • Approved the addition of pates and from Treasurer Sue the Jordan Lake Trail board VandeCar who outlined the as. a stakeholder (non-voting duties of her office. ’ member) group to the Barry • Approved claims in the County Parks and Recreation amount of $302,409. Board. The group has been • Approved Ben Geiger as working for just over a year an officer delegate and on implementation of a Phyllis Fuller as an employ­ 5| pedestrian/biking trail ee delegate to the October 1around Jordan Lake in Barry 3 annual meeting of the and Ionia counties. In its let­ Municipal Employees ter of application and in the Retirement system at the Parks and Recreation Grand Traverse Resort in Board’s vote to approve on Acme. June 20, both entities cited • Received an announce­ the benefits of a closer work­ ment from Hastings Charter ing relationship. Township Supervisor Jim • Approved a quit claim Brown that faculty and stu­ deed providing county own­ dents at the Seymour and ership of a 100-foot right-of- Esther Padnos College of way property located in Engineering and Computing Thornapple Township that as part of Grand Valley State serves as an extension to University will design and Rails to Trails property that develop a drop off module the county already owns. for household consumer The property has been recyclable products. Funding offered to the county by the will be provided by a Rails to Trails conservancy. research grant to GVSU • Approved the appoint­ from the National Transit ment of Joseph A. Deltondo, Research Consortium with D.O., Elizabeth A. Douglas, matching funds contributed M.D., and Brandy L. by the Michigan Department Shattuck, M.D., as deputy of Transportation and medical examiners for Barry GVSU. In addition, GVSU County. The County has will contribute at least contracted with Sparrow $5,000 in project funds for supplies. ’ Forensic Pathology in It Lansing for medical examin­ This is an excellent er services since 2007. Chief example of the quality of Medical Examiner Philip R. partners willing to help us Croft, M.D., requested the achieve [our] goals,” Brown appointment of the three • told commissioners. deputy medical examiners, at “Hastings Charter Township no additional cost to the plans to move forward to county, to provide consistent operate a recycling4 program response to the county’s that will have others look to medical examiner needs. us for the leadership that is • Approved the 2013 fiscal so very much needed.” year's second budget amend­ The board meets next for a ment which updates original committee of the whole ses­ •n budget projections with actu­ sion Tuesday, Aug. 6, begin­ al revenue receipts and ning at 9 a.m. in its meeting expenditures. The amend­ chambers at the county court­ ment adjusts financial per­ house, 220 W. State St., formance by $14,203,808 in Hastings.’ both revenues and expendi­ tures within numerous gener­ MDOT sending sober message -■ imperative that every oppor­ tunity be taken to improve safety on Michigan road­ ways. Driver behavior fac­ tors into nearly 90 percent of all fatal crashes, and one key to changing driver behavior is educating the public on the scope of the issue Steudle said. Posting fatality statistics on the dynamic message signs is one simple and inex­ pensive way MDOT can contribute to that effort. Currently, nine states are posting fatality messages on their own DMS. Last year, the Illinois Department of Transportation saw an increase in traffic fatalities and responded with this type of messaging. The year-to-date traffic fatality statistics will be pro­ •II vided and updated by the Michigan State Police. The data will be taken directly from the Fatal Accident Reporting •it System. “Driver error and driver behavior are the biggest challenges when it comes to the safety of our roadways,” said Michigan State Police Lt. Gary Megge. “If every­ one could steer clear of driv­ ing distracted, drowsy, impaired or carelessly, our roads would be much safer. Displaying hard data for motorists is an eye opener that will increase awareness and focus.” If another message is deemed a higher priority than the safety message, the sign will be switched, Steudle said. Higher priority messages include incident messages, lane closures, shoulder closures and work zone messages. T I u I J I �The Sun and News, Saturday, July 27, 2013/ Page 11 K s & "Ai!1 * KJ? s I * c» t S 5, J* >1KS !K SIS s: i* b S X Sb ‘A ill s Si, sS s: Sb sb Sb *£■*& -;'S'^ Sb-S! , ?** ssi •;S*5 iS^! LB A* • r X ’i •K ♦ * Jr f i 4bA / c A <K ’ Wia w. 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Proceeds have also been used to purchase new televi­ sions for the main lobby and the weight room. coach “(Hammerhead Mike Schipper) contacted me and he asked what kinds of things would be appropri­ ate in the community center to do,” Schoessel said. “(Hastings athletic director) Mike Goggins and I talked about it and we decided that it would be good to do some­ thing about the furniture situ­ ation. This is the original fur­ niture, and as you can see its very well worn. There's real­ ly nothing wrong with the •iT k 0 I l04 The Hastings Hammerheads Swim Club presents a check for $7,638 to Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving head coach Carl Schoessel Monday for improvements to the Community Education and Recreation Center in Hastings. pants for the family fun night “Our whole team is parent rest of the nearly $8,000. furniture other than the cov­ “They were to get out to Schipper said raising ering. It’s still good furni­ driven,” Schipper said. “A money for the CERC was get neighbors to come. bunch of parents jumped in ture.” friends and all of that so they only one of the goals of the Schoessel said the recov- . and said, kyeah, let’s do it.’ ering work will be done So, we did a Friday Family fundraising effort. The other had to be recruiters," to give the Schipper said. “When they Fun Night and opened it up was locally. About ten percent of the to the entire county, because Hammerheads a sense of were here, some of them donation was raised through the pool is open to the entire ownership in the facility they worked at selling food, some of them did face-painting use so often. county. ” the Family Fun Night the The youngsters were in and tattooing, some of them Corporate and individual Hammerheads hosted at the ran a hula hoop little fun charge of recruiting particidonations accounted for the CERC June 28. POLICE BEAT I' r* ft « i . ._ ll i p I I* State Rep. Mike Callton is inviting area residents to a town hall-style meeting Monday, July 29, to discuss the process and use of frack­ ing in Michigan, as well as environmental concerns to be considered. Callton, R-Nashville, will be joined by representatives from Michigan Oil and Gas Producers, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and Duncan Lake Road around 9:50 p.m. July 18. Officers conducted field sobriety tests and took the driver to the Barry County Jail. Caledonia woman arrested for 0WI ■■ A 28-year-old Caledonia woman was arrested on charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and possible charges of open intoxicants in a motor vehi­ cle, as well as probation vio­ lation. Sheriff’s deputies were stopped at the Duncan Lake public access site updating paperwork when they noticed that the passen­ ger side tail light on the vehicle woman’s vehicle was. cracked and the plate light defective. She was stopped 108th Street and near Marijuana plants left in rental home A Plainwell woman clean­ ing out a rental home discov­ ered 21 marijuana plants. She told police the former renter died and she was clearing the home located in the 7000 block of Marsh Road. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies took the plants into evidence. The incident was reported ’July 13 at about 3:30 p.m. the Michigan Environmental Council. The meeting is free and open to the public and will run from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings. The panel will speak about the history of fracking and its current utilization for provid­ ing natural gas. Comments and questions from the audi­ ence will be encouraged. 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We had music upstairs and lights and it was really pretty cool.” The Hammerheads typi­ cally hold a Swim-A-Thon fundraiser for their own pro­ gram each • year, and may host another Family Fun Night this winter. “$8,000 is a lot of money," Schipper said, “I was surprised. We’re going to refurbish the whole CERC.” “There’s going to be a lot of visual stuff where our kids are going to be able to see and think ‘I did that. 1 helped with that.'” The improvements won't be done this weekend, but the Hammerheads will get to show off the CERC Saturday as they host a league championship meet beginning at 9:30 a.m. for its 9-and-up swimmers. The 8-and-under are Hammerheads at Bridgeman for their league championship meet this evening. ♦a Architectural Metals Inc Arista Truck Systems Beeler-Gores Funeral Home Bleam Eavestroughing Corporation Bob Teunessen Drywall Caledonia Farmers Elevator Carbon Green Bio Energy LLC Ed Koehn Ford of Wayland Fairview Concrete Construction Green Valley Agricultural Inc Greg Lydy Builder Hastings Surgeons Kalmbach Feeds Masselink Dairy Morgan Electrical Services Newtech Seeds Oetman Excavating Osborne Farms Riley Farms Russ Dykstra Russ Kermeen Sandman Trucking Inc Thornapple Veterinary Med Center Three Brothers Pizza Yankee Springs Dairy Zeeland Farm Service TUMK YOU * �Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, July 27, 2013 Fair autocross attracts close to 60 competitors Steve Jones from Caledonia kicks up mud as he rounds a corner during the Martin ■ Xtreme Racing Autocross at the Barry County Fair Thursday, July 18. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Matt Rowley of Hastings didn’t have much trouble finding the small ramp set up on the backside of the stage. L He pulled his number 79 • • • • 5?’ With a skull on the trunk and antlers on the roof, Cole Gahan of Middleville turns onto the back stretch during Thursday’s (July 18) Martin Xtreme Racing Autocross event at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Brett Bremer) car right up onto the cement stage in the infield in front of the grandstand at the Barry County Fairgrounds after winning the 6-8-cylinder main event at the Martin Xtreme Racing Autocross. Rowley slid halfway out 4 of the passenger window and summer. raised his index finger into “I had a buddy call me and the exhaust filled night sky. say, ‘hey I've got a car for “I told my wife I was you.' He said, ‘here it is, going to park on top of the come pick it up,”’ Rowley cement,” Rowley said. “She said. said didn't believe me, and I He said the championship said you better believe that if race was the most fun he’s I win I'm sitting on the con ­ had in an autocross event. He SCREENED TOP SOIL crete on the big slab. That’s started in a tough spot, on the STONES - Landscape j why I pulled up there, just far inside where he had to ill! for her and my kids.” nudge his way in once the and drainage i It was Rowley’s second race started. Rowley then SAND - Fill or beach/play autocross victory at the fair, had a number of spots to DRIVEWAYS - Gravel, crushed | an event he's been participat­ make up as the race wore on ing in since it came to the and by the end had to maneu­ concrete or asphalt * grandstand. ver his way through crowds His kids helped paint the of dead automobiles to make car he got the Tuesday . it to the finish. before the event. 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I I Sales & Service I £ 4 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Saturday, July 27, 2013 Donations sought for backpack program * Hastings City Bank is partnering with the Barry County United Way to pro­ vide backpacks and school supplies to Barry County children in kindergarten through 12th grades who need additional support for the coming school year. Last year, 381 children received school supplies and a backpack, a 71 percent increase in need over the pre­ vious year. “We are asking for com­ munity partners, as well” said Nancy Goodin, Hastings City Bank marketing direc­ tor. “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 have seen a large increase in the number of families that are struggling this year, so we are very thankful that Hastings City Bank is partnering with us on this project,” said Barry County United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes. “This program will allow families to focus on their basic needs, instead of how to include this added expense in their monthly budget,” Local businesses, groups, and individuals are invited help by donating any of the following items: new back- O% For 36 Months! packs, notebooks, scissors, folders, pencils, calculators, pencil boxes, pencils, col­ ored pencils, colored mark­ ers, glue sticks, highlighters and construction paper. The supplies will be organized and distributed by employees of Hastings City Bank and the Coleman Insurance Agency. Donations may be made until Thursday, Aug. 29, at any Hastings City Bank branch in Bellevue, Caledonia, Hastings, Marshall, Middleville, Nashville or Wayland; as well as at the Coleman Insurance Agency in Hastings; village hall in Middleville; Bradford White in Middleville; or the Barry County United Way office in Hastings. O% For 36 Months! — “One of my favorite parts of this program is that the children get choices — they choose which backpack, pencil box, scissors, note­ books, etc..” said Goodin. “It gives them a sense of owner­ ship, and they feel good heading off to school with their choice of school sup­ plies.” Distribution will take place the week of Aug. 29 to families referred by local agencies, such as the depart­ ment of human services, Kinship Care, CASA for Kids and Barry County Cares, Inc. Families interested in receiving backpacks may also call Barry County United Way for more infor­ mation, 269-945-4010. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 > .old No. 31/August 3, 2013 03 Residents can learn about proposed Suspects arrested after home countywide recycling program invasions in Leighton Township biT )b fib n ylb damn tnuoD ortl 5U baeoq ngorq orlT od) zi □ni-81 noiiqo psi yl inuoD tuhoD joqoiq 1 ,81 bolds 1 biuoo loulila >g£lliv ilooq2 jzzI rlnuoj bnuoi oqoiq .Ml, ioyoai ns io) gnilo an b .iovol IbbiM lOOIgB □ivioZ lo2 mmoo li jsd) list od li .oldn Vlnuo'j oizzifn liiznoo unmoo lod) o) oiq oi cq lisfi) □ilzoup -srtT a oi k 1X3 oUD BdT znB to ▼>Ydkbrfl w b bniJ bteioD JioqiiA n nsfiJ I oilduq i w tesb xi Ji biuft .istnrw orfT ifirfaeiG maJayZ umu731> uudiu a .-mi# Trash will be on the agen­ da at township, village, and city meetings this month as members of the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee contin­ ue their campaign for a pro­ posed countywide recycling program. The committee’s proposal is the result of a more than 18-month study of recycling options, which was originally requested by the Barry of Board County Commissioners. When the proposal was presented June 18, :however, the board tabled it until commissioners could meet with their con­ stituent townships, city and villages to gain wider per­ spective. Issues arose at the June 18 county board .meeting sur­ »!• rounding the committee's proposal to hire a part-time recycling program coordina­ tor and the view that recy­ cling should be addressed at a more local government level, such as the Village of Middleville, which is in the second year of a recycling agreement with Republic Services. Solid waste oversight committee members contend that, in order for recycling to be fair, efficient and afford­ able, it must be implemented county wide. As county com­ missioners meet with their constituent municipalities, committee members pledged to their attendance, as well, to provide an overview of their proposal and to address questions from the public. proposal would The expand curbside pickup through residential waste haulers, provide six drop-off recycle stations throughout the county and provide a part-time coordinator. In preparation for these public presentations, the oversight committee has pro­ vided some of the most com­ monly posed questions. Will my waste hauling bill go up if this program is i adopted? The $15 annual fee per customer residential is charged to the waste hauler. It is likely that this cost will be passed on to residential customers at the rate of $ 1.25 per month. Current wastehauling prices vary considerably throughout the county, ranging from a low of $14 to a high of $30 per month. If your bill is on the high side, you may wish to check the prices offered by other haulers to see if you can actually save money on your waste bill. If you choose to to ;add curbside recycling _ your current service, you will be charged an additional amount iset by your hauling company. What if I don't want to participate? Though one of Barry Waste I / Solid County Oversight Committee’s goals is to recover as much waste as possible through programs such as recycling, no one will have to recycle if they choose not to. The service fee charged to your hauler will support recycling for those who want to take advantage of it, but it will not be refunded to those who do not recycle. My neighbors don't pay for trash pick-up. Would they recycling be able to use the re eye ling drop off station? Yes. You will not need a card or proof of trash pick-up service to use the drop off stations. To do so would require that stations be staffed, which would reduce the hours of availability and increase program oroeram costs. There will always be those who take advantage of serv­ ices that they don't support, but in this case, preventing them from doing so could be more costly than just letting them recycle. Why doesn't the county collect and sell recycling materials itself? Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee care­ fully considered this option. There is money to be made from selling some recycled materials, but there is also a cost in hauling them to a central location, bundling them to industry specifications and marketing them to recycled material users. At this initial stage of the county-wide residential recycling program, the local solid waste oversight committee would like to see how much and what kind of material is generated by the program. This infor­ mation will help to deter­ mine whether it would be feasible in the future to invest in a building, trucks, fuel, machinery and staff needed to collect and sell recycled materials. Michigan State Police at the Wayland Post are inves­ tigating a home invasion that occurred around 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at a resi­ dence Leighton in Township. Troopers were dispatched after the homeowner called 911, saying he had just The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Friday issued a first-of-itskind discharge permit to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, concluding more than a year of review and public process to develop a system for the airport to safe­ ly deal with the de-icing fluid it uses on planes each winter. The National Pollutant Elimination Discharge System permit addresses the seasonal issue of biofilm accumulation in Trout Creek, a tributary of the Thornapple River. The biofilms are unsightly and an indication that the airport's historic efforts at managing and recy­ cling de-icing fluids warrant­ ed further evaluation, said Brad Wurfel in a press release from the DEQ. The airport’s existing per­ mit was modified to address the problem. Airport officials have committed to construct an on-site treatment system for storm water and a new outfall to the Thornapple River by Oct. 1, 2015. This will be the first on-site treat­ ment system for de-icing flu­ ids at a Michigan airport. Regulators expect it will sion and additional charges. Both subjects are from the Grand Rapids area. They were lodged in the Allegan County Jail. Troopers are looking into other recent home invasions to see if they are related to today's incident. New Caledonia priest hails from another St. Paul parish DEQ issues discharge permit to Grand Rapids airport Expected to improve water quality in Thornapple River interrupted two subjects who broke into his home. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle that was eventu­ ally stopped by deputies from the Kent County Sheriff Department. After further investigation, troopers arrested the two subjects for home inva- improve water quality in the Thomapple River and Plaster said watersheds. Creek Wurfel. Area residents and local officials shared their con­ cerns about the issue during public meetings this year and through an extended public comment period. A permit condition was developed in response that requires the airport to report on the effecBit tiveness of the new treatment system. The permit further requires additional pollutant sampling for two discharge events uafter ___ the treatment system is operational. A DEQ web page will soon be available with regularly updated information for concerned residents and interested groups. After nearly 18 years of service at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Battle Creek, Rev. Gary L. Siefert has been called to serve at St. Paul in Caledonia, effective Aug. 1. Rev. Siefert is a 1996 graduate from Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. was He Ind. Wayne, ordained and installed at St. in Creek Paul-Battle September of that year as assistant pastor to the late Rev. Stephen Eggers, Since then he has served as senior administrative pasAssociate tor,joined by Pastor Rev. Vincent Iqbal, in 2006. The Caledonia congrega­ tion called Rev. Siefert to an intentional interim ministry IIM of the position. The LutheranChurch-Missouri Synod’s Michigan District provides congregations with specially trained intentional interim pastors to fill in during the time between resident pas­ tors. These are experienced pastors who have trained for this ministry and participate in regular District-sponsored continuing education. Rev. Siefert will be com­ muting to Caledonia, while continuing residence in his attle Creek home with wife Elizabeth, their son Jacob, Rev. Gary L. Siefert and foster sons Peng and Muang. Bay Pointe to host chamber business after hours Thursday The Barry County Chamber of Commerce will host its August Business After Hours ~event at Bay Pointe Inn Thursday, Aug. 8, from 4:30 6 p.m. One of Michigan's Top Resorts, Bay Pointe Inn is located at 11456 Marsh Road, Shelbyville, on Gun Lake The inn offers elegant with accommodations guest designer-inspired rooms and whirlpool/fireplace suites as well as family vacations and corporate at the new retreats On site, casual _Boathouse. _ dining is, a must at the Terrace Grille Restaurant. Please join us on the Terrace Grille deck overlooking beautiful Gun Lake for an opportunity to network with chamber members and community leaders” said Valerie Byrnes, chamber president. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Attendance to the business after hours is free of charge and RSVPs are requested. Attendees will be entered in a drawing for a door prize of $25 in Chamber Barry Bucks, which can be spent at any of more than 150 chambusinesses member ber county. throughout the RSVP by calling 269-945emailing 242)4 or 2454 intem@mibarry.com. County Barry The of Commerce Chamber Business After Hours Events are the second Thursday of every month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. For a complete schedule of future events, visit the cham­ ber’s website, www.mibarry.com/tourism/calendar. To learn more about chamber membership, email Byrnes, valerie@mibarry.com. In This Issue... • Sexting dangerous, attorney tells Kiwanians • No Family Left Indoors draws a crowd in Middleville • Hammerheads score ten golds at SWMSL meets • Summer’s first case of West Nile Virus reported in Michigan ./ 1 ” �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, August 3, 2013 DU basketball players help rebuild playground after fire The Davenport men’s bas­ ketball team has spent most of their summer getting pre­ pared for the 2013-14 season but a few of the players and coaches took some time away from the court to give back to the community this past weekend as they came together with some of the community as well as other local organizations to help rebuild Pinewood Park in Kentwood. The park was destroyed by a fire last fall and the estimated damage ftltjEmploymentGroup Measurably better employees. Our Customers are Hiring tn Battle Creek and Marshall! was around $50,000. Seniors Mike Betcher and DeArmond Davis were joined by assistant coach Josh VanDuyn, student man­ ager Devin Steiner and incoming freshman Cameron Bums to help a local neigh­ borhood get their playground back. The members of the men’s basketball team came together over the weekend to help reconstruct Pinewood Park after a fire destroyed it last fall. “It was great to see people coming together to make their neighborhood a better place for each other and their families,” said senior Mike Betcher. “It’s one thing to hear about it; it’s another to be a part of it and experience the comradery. I was glad to have a little part in helping with the park project, plus I got to use power tools which is always a bonus.” The park, which was orig­ inally built completely by volunteers and community members, was destroyed in a fire in November of 2012. In a release done by WZZM 13, the Director of Kentwood Public Works Ron Woods was quoted “I was one of the volunteers and I’m very angry someone would do this to the children and the citi­ zens of the city of Kentwood.” Assistant Coach Josh VanDuyn helped organize the few members of the team to give back to the communi­ ty and said, “personally I wanted to help with the proj­ ect because it is in my neigh­ borhood, and I take my niece and nephews there. Unfortunately an arsonist burnt down the wooden structure last thanksgiving and it put a damper on the *4 • DENSO is Hiring: Fast pace Assemblers’! $8.50/hr + .30 Shift Differential to start. Trial-hire up to $13.90 at hire-in - Battle Creek • Administrative Support: $13/hr, college degree preferred, must have receptionist/administrative/customer service skills, strong software knowledge and aptitude important - Climax • Accounts Payable/Accounting Clerk: $14/hr, 2 yr college degree or equiv exp preferred, Word/Excel/PowerPoint exp, Kronos exp preferred - Battle Creek • Tool & Die Setter: $12/hr, 1-2 yrs exp in mold changeovers and plastic injection molding - Battle Creek ■ Assembly: $9.50/hr, sm assembly and soldering exp, HS diploma/ GED required, 6+ mos recent ind exp, read blueprints - Marshall • Material Handler: $9-10.50/hr, all shifts, trial-hire, exp forklift op, warehouse pickers/packers, 6+ mos recent history - Battle Creek • Ink Tech: $ 12/hr, 3 on/4 off 12hr shift rotations, HS diploma/GED required, pass colorblind test, lift up to 50 lbs - Battle Creek • Machinist: $19/hr, 5+ yrs exp, knowledge in Gibbs Cam software required; exp operating/programming CNC machining centers; prorating manual mills and lath required - Climax • Part-time CNA: $10/hr, 1-3 yrs exp preferred, certification preferred, HS diploma/GED required; 7am-3pm, 3 days-a-week, every other wknd and holidays - Battle Creek ■ McElroy Metal General Labor: $10/hr, HS diploma/GED required, I solid work history, read std/metric tape measure, computer exp, lift up to 75 lbs - Marshall ■ Lab Tech: $15/hr, Associates in Electronics or 2-yr college/ technical school, 2+ yrs related exp - Marshall • Machine Operator: $12/hr, solid work history, HS diploma/ , GED, familiar with decimals/ruler - Marshall '(BN (• EG JOB FAIR Wednesday, Aug 7,9 a.m. -12 p.m. 1 Hastings Public Library 227 E. State Street, Hastings You must complete the entire on-line application at www.employmentgroup.com before the Job Fair 4651 West Dickman Road - Battle Creek . 269.660.3500 211 East Michigan Ave.. Marshall - 269.789.1024 3230 Broadmoor Ave. SE . Grand Rapids. 616.949.2303 facebook.com/employmentgroup s •U •4 J° co TA co . <D O ■ L u « o if * ^•1 9 w Nails & Spa 9357 Cherry Valley (In the D&w Plaza), Caledonia (616) 89JJ139 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30-7:30 V -I 1 t* 47 A. Ki ■p i F' =J___ Manicures 71 crylie Permanent Pedicures Shellac Makeup Deluxe Facials Organic Waxing * “4 A. ■ /'/ ft'/l iii community. This weekend gave our community a chance to bond and work with one another. We were able to create new friendships and gain fans for our program, as many of the volunteer had heard about us but »!• have never seen us. They appreciated that our athletes and coaches took the time to help out the small Princeton estate community.” The project is one of many volunteer items that the Davenport Athletic Department partakes in each year. “Community involvement is also very important to the success of our athletics pro­ gram,” said Director of Athletics Paul Lowden. “Davenport University stu­ dent-athletes have given their time to numerous caus­ es like Hurricane Katrina relief, school readings, com­ munity outreach, free camps and clinics, and Habitat for Humanity. We are very proud of their servant leader­ ship and look forward to continued work within our community.” Everything you need, •4 WE HAVE IT! S XJI Xx a • Sweet Corn • Tomatoes • Peppers • Melons and^ j so much more! I r TS et Caledonia Christian Reformed Church Located al the comer of M371100th Across from the Caledonia Hardware Store. X SB ♦ IT’S TIME FOR OUR... BAStMMTSAtf EVERYTHING IN THE BASEMENT ONCE AGAIN 1 50% OFF SALE ENDS 8/10/13 ♦ 1 ♦ I FABULOUS ] FINDS B 121 E. MAIN ST. I MIDDLEVILLE • 269-795-4090 invite you to come find your "new" treasure today! N 3 a — — — — S\*4 i r- $E00 OFF Deluxe Pedicure Full Set Acrylic Must present coupon. Not valid with other offers. Expires 8/10/13 ■M MM CO MM MM “1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Antique Show k 1 » i i i i Davenport Senior Mike Betcher ■ Lake Odessa r I VS i “It was great to see people coming together to make their neighborhood a better place for each other and their families. It’s one thing to hear about it; it’s another to be a part of it and experience the comradery. I was glad to have a little part in helping with the park project, plus I got to use power tools which is always a bonus.” — 9 i i i fl* r — — — — — — — — — l i I Members of the Davenport University Men’s Basketball team help rebuild Pinewood Park in Kentwood after a fire which caused roughly $50,000 in damage. V . I I I I I I I I I I i i I i I I I I I I I L 2€>13 SCHEDULE Aug. 11” SHOW HOURS: 8am - 4pm (Rain or Shine) Most Booths Under Cover • Free Parking • Food Venders ADMISSION $4 per person _ _____ ___________ ___ Children under 1Z FREE AT THE LAKE ODESSA FAIRGROUNDS Exit #64 off 1-96, south 6 miles to Fairgrounds at 1525 Jordan Lake Ave. 4 Lake Odessa, MI 48849 Information... Barb Johnson, Show Manager I 616-813-4564 Check us out on Facebook! % Email: Lakeodessaantiqueshow@hotmail.com $1.00 Off Admission with This Ad » I 41 T- �to* The Sun and News. Saturday. August 3, 2013/ Page 3 -V I k A w ■< r J v 4 —- —___ " n f• r AS AS Gacklers to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Children of Ron and Cheryl Hooper of Middleville are requesting a card 1 shower in honor of the wedding couple's 50th anniversary. They were If 1 married August 10, 1963, John and Joyce Gackler United Middleville at are celebrating their 50th Methodist Church. Children of the couple are Julie Bott wedding anniversary. They (David), Laurie VandenBerg, Deborah Betz (Tom), Ron were married August 11, Hooper (Rose). They have nine grandchildren and three 1963. They have two chil* I great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach dren, Michael Gackler (Rebecca and Megan) and them at 701 West Main, Middleville, Ml 49333; or send Deborah Johnson (Kevin, Kyle and Kristin). John and them a note at cheryl-hooper@att.net Joyce will celebrate 50 years of marriage on August 11, 2013. The couple will celebrate with a party in August. I. l&' ana,' KM Hl | I ter * iw foal • Tofluioes | nudum! A v Saturday Hours ^Professional Services’ Great Product Selections! i f GFWC-Gun Lake Women meet Aug. 14 ! www.caledoniavisioncenter.com CMji j ip r_ Kaysers to celebrate 65th wedding anniversary Hoopers to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary A The General Federation of Women's Clubs-Gun Lake Area will hold its next meet­ ing on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 4931 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Yankee Springs Golf Course, Richard J. Choryan, O.D.______ 12300 Bowens Mill Road. Area women who are interested in community service are welcome to attend as guests to learn more about HAIR CUTS ...... still only $10 club activities. COL^R / HI-LITES N Rachel Carter, instructor ** J at Gun Lake Fitness Center, A • • • Swwwli ng at $40 will speak and guide atten­ dees in the gentle movements MASSAGES | of Therapeutic Yoga. More J *45 per hour information is available at Gilt 4879 Deer Run • Middleville;I Certificates <1 www.gfwcgunlake.org or at (Off Finkbelner Rd.) 4L Available 616-822-2874. 616-891-2020 iaiii rl /I I III juUlllv I Ixlaka i. TT ITS TIME FOR OR :«al I fABlW :J FINDS 0AVHI “’795-3009 :(8?^ ■ ww I Gerald and Maxine Kayser (Clement) Kavser of Caledonia will be celebrat- r ) ing their 65th wedding Ianniversary on August 11, f 2013. They have been blessed with three children: Paul and Gayle Kayser, Ed and Kathy Kosters, and Doris Kayser. God has also blessed them with five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. They will celebrate with a family dinner. Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News ads in in Middleville ■■ For ages: 6-12 y □ □ Join the YMCA of Barry County staff this summer as they lead games and activities to encourage children to he active. Staff will also provide crafts, hoard games and many other activities. Children may attend every day or come when your schedule allows. . A - I lessa Lj 5W " V *4 Middleville Playground 06817406 When: Mon. - Thurs. 9:00am - Noon Field Trip Friday! (Info, at park, additional fee.) 1 • •• di 'frlMlwilla EdUCaf ion Sfa-fion •—■< Dates: August 5 - 9 at Calvin Hill Park Fees: Village of Middleville Residents - FREE Non-Village Residents - $20 for the week AX where quality education and childcare begin ■ 1 1W i kSH*' NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL ■ 1 rJ •V w 1 -a fit* ’? p v» 1“ _ — r i Ji J i 1 Come to our Open House Thursday, August 15 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Apply online or at the office. Register & Pay Online www.ymcaofbc.org -ORRegister at the park! ------------------ ---------------------------------- — New Curriculum: • Creative Curriculum • O.W.L. (Open the World to Learning) Full Day', Daycare also available, er Several programs available 420 Misty Ridge Dr Middleville ■J Call for more info T. * 1 YMCA of Barry County 269-795-9055 Hours: Monday-Friday 6:00-6:00 I the 269-945-4574 office@ymcaofbarrycounty.org 11 “Tty County United Way �Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, August 3, 2013 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY T)utton LlmtecC "ReformecC Cfiurcfi baptist (church alaska 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville. MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann 7240 68* Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 Is Truth Thy Word Sunday Services: 9:30 AM - Worship 11:00 AM - Sunday School www.alaskabaptist.Qrg 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study Our mission is to worship God and equip 6:00 PM - Student Ministries Ml committed followers of Jesus Chnst who will reach our community with the Gospel Dr. Brian F. Harrison, Pastor All walks, One faith Middleville Wesleyan Church Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org I Service Times: •It Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth.................. Pioneer Club...... Bible Study......... ......... 10:00 a.m. ......... 11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. <5* A* Sunday Services i Make [Sunday the best 8 30am - Traditional II JIl am - Contemporary 9 45am Bible Studies and Sunday School day ofyour week Nursery available Ci* during services St. Paul Lutheran Church I* 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Frank P. Sny der. Senior Pashir first- BRIGHTSIDE Alan Moody V<«uth Purtor David Ordway . Youth I’auor Leanne Bailey . I tetdopmeut ind Morning7<Star Pttbk RclltMMU An EvangdkalJovenant Irircm church Church nr 0' - u rvr. -f (269)795-9726 Real. Relevant. Relational. Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 81 75 Broadmoor - Caledonia 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Sundays 5-7pm The Intersect (9-12th) Sundays 5-7pm KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm Community M-37. North <rf Middleville Sunday School............. w............... Sunday Morning Worship Sef\ ice Sunday Evening Service............... Wednesday Student Ministries.... Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...... Wednesday VIord of Life (Tubs.. <4 ...9:45 im. • • . 11:00 im. ...6:00 p.m. ..6:45 p.m. ..6:45 p.m. ..6:45 p.m. \ PLACE for? OU www.fbcnriiddleville.net HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.or i Presbyterian " A Church fonJI Ap Services: 10:00 a.m. 640 Arlington Court • Middleville* /Vexf to Tires 2000 269.743.4104 mjddlcvillcyouthgroup.com MomingStarChurchOnline.org Sunday Worship J ®(b ®tme iFHt e t ft oin st QLljurclj Traditional: 9 AM Contemporary: 11 AM 405 N. M-37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269 945 5463 Considering becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information. www.FirstChurchHastings.org dt $ 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday Sunday., Sunday (Spanish Mass) 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm J 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses............9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 J* MIDDLEVILLE SUMMER SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9:30am/11am 20 State Street Middleville, Ml / www.tvcweb-corn Church 'Biiihiiiii]9 * His * * ■Ju us iiihl throuqh us Siswl CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST co 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) I if.1 W ii * 10:00 a.m. Worship, Children’s Sunday Sol• [•It. during worship, K - 3rd Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays at 6 p.m. Good Shepherd ’ Lutheran Church l 5P PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 908 W. Main Street, Middleville 9266 Parmelee Road (Missouri Synod) •It Worship....................................................... 9:30a.m. Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Sunday School............................... 11:00 a.m. Church phone (269) 795-8816 Adult Bible Class............................. 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages .com Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor Pastor Terry Kenitz "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace Church: (269) 795-2391 Rev. Jodie Flessner, Pastor •It Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 • www.caledoniaumc.org < al mi id Mill GOD'S WORD NOURISHES Sunday mornings at 930AM Em Lakeside oship worms tneheort Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED •It: Contemporary Worship ............................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............................................. 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher Church Office: (616) 868-6402 www.lakesidecommunity.org Confessions of Truth ▼ • JI I ——< MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED — A full Gospel Bible Church where 'W.y is Some! “Everybody Somebody" 708 W. Main Street Come Worship with us ----------Schedule of Services:---------- Morning Worship Service. Evening Worship Service Sunday Worship Service 11: •It a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-9623 middlevillecrc.org 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 •I Celebrating 50 Years in 2012" kA QLWw Ct for all ages Sunday School Sunday Worship ^4 making sense of the stuff we sometimes take Tor granted .PeaceChurch Peace C W U • L H 616.891.8119 10:30 a.m. & 6 Jr. & Sr. Youth Group 6:00 Wednesday AWANA 6:30 Midweek Prayer 6:45 Interim Pastor, Charles Steiner yvww.whitneyvillebible.org I Wlfll p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. I,fca Whitneyville >■ .the point authentic church for the modern world Join us Sundays @ 9 & 11 am for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick and children's church M49 76th Street, Caledonia. Ml 40316 9:30 a.m. 616-698-9660 WWW thepontchurch com (From Orond Rapid* Go South on M-37, than Wert on 78th Street) Fellowship Church 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52nd and 48,h St I: Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org - 616-868-0621 I r - \ 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee < •I Bible ^Church X- •JI Middleville United Methodist Church •Ar — Sunday 9:30 & 11:15 am Monday 7:00 pm P ^cornerstone L. "church r< www'cornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue ■r ■ fl F \ • r 9 111 Church St Office: (269)795-9266 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children's ministry during worship Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) '47 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 10:00 A M. Holy Communion Pastor Tony Shumaker www.umcmiddleville.org Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwlck - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 Yankee Springs Bible Church EaL- Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. E3 A “Lighthouse” on the corner... ^4 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. i M % Pastor Merritt Johnson aS 18 ■ r 4 �The Sun and News, Saturday, August 3, 2013/ Page 5 Students earn degrees from MSU Several area students com­ pleted requirements to earn degrees from Michigan State University at the conclusion of the spring semester. The most recent MSU graduates include: Alto — Michelle Butcher, bachelor of arts in communi­ cation; Julie Calderon, mas­ ter of science in nursing. Caledonia — Hillary Cullison, bachelor of science in biochemistry and molecu­ lar biology; Tyler Gaffney, bachelor of science in pack­ aging; Christopher Grygiel, bachelor of science in psy­ chology; Nicholas Lannes, bachelor of science in engineering. mechanical with high honor; Lauren Leark, bachelor of science in animal science; Kyle Rider, bachelor of science in pack­ ing; Lisa Wright, bachelor of arts in communication, with honor; Nathaniel Zeitler, bachelor of science in chem- 4* J * h I I ft as V ■ •• • 4 * II :—- IL - ¥> - istry. Delton — Lauren Knollenberg, bachelor of sci­ ence in natural resources recreation and tourism. Freeport — Nicholas Reigler, bachelor of science in agribusiness management. Hastings — Caron Lyn Creighton, bachelor of arts in Arabic; Alexis A. Dakin, bachelor of arts in profes­ sional writing; Emily Jane Doherty, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Christina Lynn Heard; Dylan Wayne McKay, bachelor of science in human biology; Martin Peter Ogrodzinski, bachelor of science in physiology, with honor. Middleville — Connie Downs, master of business management11 Col’i^fSten A “ I e > "V- V —* , * ■ I ‘ '•'f 5 j I r: < JI •£ TO t k’—■ C3 ’• r DbT til Iffl J JMtW k#** • - - J I r "nt 1 tf I* I Members of the Middleville Boy Scout Troop 105 attend Camp Gerber this summer and complete several merit badges to move toward rank advancements. Pictured are (front row, from left) Zackary Cummings, Dylan Steeby, QUjnton Rader, Macain Simmons, Luke Stevenson, Kaydn Scott, Aiden Conner, Gabriel Trick, Xavier Valdez, Noah Kramer (second row) Michael Moore, Soren Wright, Ryley Cisler, Cass Kramer, Trevor Hodges, Maison Simmons, Ben Alguire, Ryan Smelker, John Hilton (third row) Merle Simmons, Justin Niles, Levi Trick, Derek Hodges, Mike Price, Aaron Czarnecki, Dylan Seelye, Sam VerHey, Evan Smelker (back row) Tim VerHey, Jerry Niles, Roger Trick> Redr0 Valdez’ Brent Cisler’ Mick Conner’ Neil Hoskins and KVle Makarewicz. Caledonia resident is Saint Mary’s graduate Kathleen O’Connor of Caledonia has graduated from Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Ind. O'Connor received a bachelor of sci- PAIN IN THE ARCHES ‘We Can Help" ALONG WITH ALL YOUR OTHER FOOT CARE NEEDS INCLUDING DIABETIC FOOT CARE AND SURGERY. ence degree in nursing. She is the daughter of Alicia Matthew and O'Connor of Caledonia July record sheets to the next meeting. Patricia shared a letter received from Tammy regarding the fall workshop Aug. 24 at Whitehall and Sept. 21 in the BeldingGreenville area. The program, given by leader Patricia was titled “Dare to Be Great, a Daily Choice.” The meeting closed with the TOPS and KOPS pledges The next meeting will be Aug. 5. Visitors are welcome to attend the meetings each Monday at 500 Lincoln Meadows, beginning at 5 for weigh-in, with the meeting starting at 5:30 and ending at 6 p.m. For more information, call Patricia,. 616-868-0463, or Betty, 616-765-3483. KENT PODIATRY DR. EMILEY 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. CALEDONIA, Ml 37 years experience 891-9133 Accepting New Patients Iy © ~ Christ-centered curriculum from r 1V Concordia PublishingL $5. i i - j 3 Hour Class ages 2 1/2 (will assist with toilet training until age 6) Please call Julie Rop, Preschool Director 616-891-8688 “Train a child in the way he should got and when he is old he will not turn from it. ” Proverbs 22:6 urn i SONS OF AMERICAN LEGIO$ POST 305 — 3rd Annual Boone Stauffer Memorial Golf Outing August 17, 2013 Proceeds to SAL Scholarship Fund Broadmoor Golf Course < $60 per person or $240 foursome Shot-Gun Start: 10:30 am _ (If you do not have a team you will be paired with one if possible) I I * Lunch at the Turn - Dinner & Prizes following at Caledonia American Legion Post 305 Dinner Tickets Available for Non-Players $10 ea. Pay Back: 1st, Middle and Last_________ Sign-Up at Caledonia American Legion for information contact Todd at 616-262-2584 Checks payable by August 10th to Sons of I | American Legion Post 305 I | 9548 Cherry Valley SE, Caledonia, Ml 49316 VBS Downtown Hastings on State St. GQTI.com and on Facebook z r 269-205-4900 UALITY THEATERS E™ L ~ Inside gymnasium ■f i § KEEPIN' IN STEP WITH THE SPIRIT HASTINGS 4 Goodrich T Board Certified GornuMVE! A Zoo-phonics ~ HandwritingL without tears &> - 1 physical, and emotional growth. .•* '■ X- -/ Middleville Boy Scouts attend Camp Gerber ronment to enable spiritual, mental, social, KBS - -^7^ *1 bachelor of arts in communi­ cation, with honor; Joshua Wolter, bachelor of science in biosystems engineering. nurturing, and challenging learning envi­ k' a r?w Enrolling Now! ■ *“J Rd ZBD .I • Miff' J L £ x' Middleville TOPS 546 W’ n\ r \J O, A 1 trie i Participants have all taken Nearly 150 high school students recently participated part in a highly competitive in the Engineering Scholars scholarship process to be Program on the campus of accepted. The program gives Technological students with an aptitude in Michigan science, technology, engi­ University in Houghton. The July 29 meeting ESP gives high-school stu­ neering, and mathematics a opened with singing. The dents a week-long look at chance to investigate future group welcomed new mem­ different areas of engineer­ career options. ber Helen, wished Phyllis Students also get a taste of ing, including mechanical, happy birthday and was computer, environmental, college life by spending the happy to have Frances back. electrical, chemical, biomed­ week living in Michigan The sign-up sheet for the ical, civil, geological and Tech’s residence halls, eat­ Aug. 12 picnic was passed ing in the dining halls, materials. around. Among the students were exploring campus and meet­ The minutes of the July 22 Alexis Frederickson of Alto ing diverse peers. meeting were approved as and Dylan Kelley of Delton. read. Best loser for the week is Terry, with Sue the runnerup. Donna, Frances and Joyce renewed their mem ­ Ifi) <181 TO < 1 bership at lower weights. \ A Donna won the food chart drawing, with Linda, w it A Frances, Betty, Jan, Phyllis, Patricia, and Alice P. also participating. Jan lost the haha box, and Alice P. won the 50/50 drawing. 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Walking The to 616-891-8688 'V Milwaukee contest showed the club walking 663.95 miles, with Jan winning with a record 150 miles. 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AUGUST 12-16 5AI5 N M-37 Huuy Middleville AM-715-mt (be efbc middleville net WWW.FBCMlDDLeVlLLe.N6T 06818383 9AM to 12PM �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, August 3, 2013 Beware of bats, bugs and bacteria Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads ■■ 1 --------- 06818356 As Michigan residents enjoy camping, swimming, and picnicking this summer, health officials are remind­ ing everyone to reduce their risk of exposure to bacteria and viruses that can cause ill­ ness. “Be aware of potential »!• infection from various sources during the summer months, but do not let it keep you from enjoying the many activities that the county has to offer for fun and recre­ ation,” said Colette Scrimger, health officer for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. “You can protect yourself and your family by taking special pre­ cautions.” Michigan residents should be aware of and protect themselves from illnesses such as Lyme disease, rabies and West Nile virus. These illnesses are spread from ani­ mals to humans. Prevention is focused on avoiding expo­ sure to ticks (Lyme disease), bats and other mammals (rabies) and mosquitoes (West virus). Nile Information about Lyme dis­ ease, rabies and West Nile virus infection is available at www.Michigan.gov/emergingdiseases. Lyme disease results from the bite of an infected deer tick. If left untreated, it can cause chills, fever, headaches, and muscle and joint pain. To protect against Lyme disease, walk in the middle of trails, away from tall grass and bushes. Wear long-sleeved shirts, hat, long pants tucked into high socks, and shoes (no bare feet or sandals), wearing light-col­ ored clothing makes it easier to see ticks. Spray tick repel­ lent on clothes and shoes before entering woods. Rabies is contracted from saliva of an infected animal through a bite or scratch. It CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOL C 2 FREE DEVELOPMENTAL INVENTORY (For Children Birth-4 Years of Age) Do you have concerns about the development of Fyour child in the area of: speech, language, hearing, 99 -• vision, large or small motor skills, socialization, or the growth of your child? We may be able to help! •_____ V____________ _ _ ________ _________— ___ _ M _ • I The Caledonia Community Schools will be conducting a developmental screening for children ii who may benefit from early educational intervention. If you are a Caledonia School District resident 11 who has concerns and would like more information, I please call 891-6220. The next screening will take place Monday, August 26, 2013, at Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center, 9751 Duncan Lake Ave. There is no fee for this service. The next screening is planned for winter 2014. 7 e 3 L• ■— . 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But, there is no treatment for rabies once a person or ani­ mal shows signs of the dis­ ease. West Nile virus is spread to humans by the bite of an The infected mosquito, majority of people infected with West Nile virus will show no symptoms. An esti­ mated 20 percent of people infected will develop mild flu-like symptoms that gen­ erally last a few days. These symptoms include fever, fatigue, headache, body aches, swollen lymph nodes or body rash. An estimated 1 in 150 people infected with WNV will progress to a more severe infection called WNV encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), WNV meningi­ tis (inflammation of the membrane around the brain and spinal cord) or WNV men ingeoencephalitis (inflammation of the brain and surrounding membrane). Symptoms of this severe dis­ ease can last several weeks, and the neurological effects may be permanent. 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Use insect repellent, be aware of peak mosquito hours, and dress for mosqui­ toes when possible by wear­ ing long-sleeves, long pants and socks when outdoors. Mosquito-proof homes by draining standing water and installing or repair screens. “Not only should you be •It aware of potential illness from animal and tick bites during the summer months, but also illness from con­ suming contaminated food and beverages,” said Scrimger. She offered the following precautions to guard against foodbome illness: • When carrying food to another location, keep it cold minimize to bacterial growth. Cold food should be held at or below 40 degrees tltTi right Fahrenheit. Pack food from the refrigerator into the tit cooler immediately before leaving home. • When using a cooler, keep it out of the direct sun by placing it in the shade or shelter. Avoid opening the lid too often, which lets cold air out and warm air in. • Be sure there are plenty of clean utensils and platters. To prevent foodbome illness, don't use the same platter and utensils for raw and cooked meat and poultry. Harmful bacteria present in raw meat and poultry and their juices can contaminate safely cooked food. For more information, visit the Barry-Eaton District Health Department’s web­ site, www.barryeatonhealth.org. 7‘ — _____ ' 4 /// 2008 - 2012 _____ ______ •_______ r models available Over 40 Years in Barry Co.! 4^ k View our complete inventory at... ^”-4 A I r MJ X. 287 Division, Downtown Freeport e www.bloughauto.com VOLKSWAGEN 616*765-8801 Specializing in Sales & Service I £ 2 Blough Automotive Sales & Service You could save up to $434 a year by switching to Auto Insurance through AAA. We've teamed with AAA to bring you great value and coverage. PREFERRED INSURANCE SERVICES OF GRAND RAPIDS Adam Jarchow 7992 Clyde Park Ave., SW, Byron Center 616-583-9661 i ill)F' Independent Insurance Agent Insurance underwritten by Auto Club Insurance Association family of companies, 102 �The Sun and News, Saturday, August 3, 2013/ Page 7 Sexting dangerous, attorney tells Kiwanians by Fran Fa verman S5! ? w K. Tips for setting — and pursuing — financial goals L LI $ s is is ' it,.?1 *b I You can get lucky by find­ ing a parking meter with time left on it. You can “luck out” by having nice weather on your vacation. You can even be lucky at love. But when it comes to financial matters, you're better off not counting on Lady Luck — and focusing instead on set­ ting and pursuing goals. Here are some suggestions for establishing and pursuing your financial objectives: • Be specific. You probably have a lot of ideas about what you want to do, but if A you’re going to tum these wishes into reality, you need to get specific. So, for exam­ ple, instead of telling your­ self that you want to retire early, set a goal of retiring at, say, 62. You can then use this target number to help guide your overall invest­ ment strategy. To illustrate: You can determine that you need to invest a certain amount of money each year, and earn a certain rate of return, to be able to retire at 62. You can also estimate about how much money you can afford to withdraw from your investment accounts each year to sustain a retire­ ment that begins at 62. • Prioritize your goals. Of course, you want to achieve all your financial goals — and you can have a better chance, of doing • so if you rank these goals in terms of both importance and timing. For example, you may want to send your kids to college, purchase a vacation home and still be able to retire at age 62. How should you allo­ cate your resources to each of these goals? Should you invest more at any given time for a specific goal? 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Staff Writer Some might not considerthe penalities for sexting to be essentially the same as for criminal cocaine offenses, but that was part of the hard hit­ ting message of attorney Stepanie Tuttle to the Kiwanis Club of Caledonia last week. “It is truly life altering,” said Tuttle in illustrating the case of a college student whoSe girlfriend was 17 when the sexually explicit photos were exchanged. The college student was arrested when the relationship apparently dissolved and the photos were brought to the attention of authorities. Ultimately, Tuttle related, he spent time in jail, is required to register as a sex offender, has a felony conviction which limits his entry into certain occupations, and is required to serve a fiveyear probation. Since his par­ ents live within 1,000 yards of a school or church, he can­ not live with them. “The risks are consider­ able, especially for those on Jo the cusp of legal adulth Tuttle told her audience.•Il The activity can expose youngsters to the very serious criminal penalties associated with sex offenses.” Tuttle’s legal practice is focused on family law and She criminal defense. became interested in the prob­ •Il lems and risks posed by sex­ ting as a result of dinnertime conversation with her own stances can change consider­ ably — which means you shouldn’t be surprised, or alarmed, if you have to change your goals accord­ ingly. And you’ll find it eas­ ier to maintain this flexibility if you’ve worked diligently to create an investment port­ folio with sufficient resources to allow you to change direction, as needed. • Review your progress regularly. If you’re going to eventually achieve your goals, you absolutely need to measure your progress along the way. Are your invest­ ments performing the way you had anticipated? Are your goals becoming more expensive than you had initially envisioned? To achieve these goals, are you taking on too much — or too little — risk? To answer these types of questions, it’s a good idea to review your 1 overall progress at least once a year and then make whatever adjustments may be necessary. As you can see, it will take considerable effort to set, review and (hopefully) achieve your goals. And it can be somewhat complex, too, so you may want to work with a financial profes­ sional — someone who takes •Il time to talk with you about your goals, understands your risk tolerance and family sit­ uation, and has the training and experience necessary to help you work toward your objectives. But in any case, think hard about your goals and how you might accomplish them. And don’t delay in taking action — because goals are generally easier to attain if you have time on your side. This article was written by ' Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. phone has just committed an act of distribution, a felony under Michigan law. It gets worse because peo­ ple think that if they delete something from their laptop, tablet, phone, or PC, it is gone. Not true Tuttle said. The Michigan State Police with a search warrant can take the devices to their forensic computer laboratory and recover what was deleted. They can also recover logs of like networks Skype, Facebook, and other social media. Tuttle’s advice to anyone who finds they ve been sent inappropriate photos or lana uage should immediately csend a message to the sender, saying that the material was unwanted. If the person is a friend on one's Facebook account, immediately remove them. Go to a parent or other trustworthy adult and tell them what has happened. Save the message to the sender of the material and do not forward the material to anyone. teen-age daughters, aged 18 and 16, who talked about what some of their contemporaries were doing. "Sexting is defined as the exchange of images, photos, and words, but only photos II have real consequences, Tuttle pointed out. The other factor is age. If the sender and the recipient of a photo with sexual content are both 18 or older, there is •Il no crime. But, if one of them is under 18 at the time of the exchange, there is at least one felony charge possible - even if authorities discover the photos after the participating parties reach the age of 18. Tuttle cautioned that any­ one with a smart phone, a tablet, or a computer can be at risk because all classified as computers, "If it can connect to the internet, it is a computer," she said. 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J e EmploymentGroup Measurably better employees. tli.i facebook.com/employmentgroup by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The return visit of the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail group to Stagecoach Park in Middleville Tuesday evening was an entrancing event for the families who attended to learn about choosing and making walking sticks. The program ran from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and there was not a vacant space in the parking area. Chapter president Larry Pio explained the finer points of choosing the raw material for a walking stick, while Cal Lamoreaux carefully demon­ strated the making of the stick. According to Pio, one of the most important things to do is to make sure the stick is smooth — no rough places that might provide slivers. Guests were informed that the park is part of the National Park Service since the North Country Trail runs through it along the banks of Ml the river. Middleville was the first NCT trail village in Michigan. Following the presenta­ tions and the walking stick demonstration, refreshments were provided and scarves were issued to children and some adults; the scarf is a necessary piece of equip­ ment for walkers to keep per­ spiration from dripping into eyes and also can provide some covering for necks and heads. Led Pio and by Lamoreaux, the group, using their sticks, set off on a walk down to the fishing area and docks and back. Walkers received a water bottle when —• they returned to the gazebo. Also participating in the event was Wendy Osterbaan, who was wearing two hats Tuesday evening; she was providing information about nt Jakes Day, an event at the Barry County Conservation Club Aug. 17. Her second hat was for the Women in the Outdoors group, which is sponsoring events Sept. 13 and 14. She may be contact­ ed at jwosterbaan@charter.net. % 'V-:: I- F>-' >•/ IJ r*• • 11 ‘Bt ' I LSI ■ 1 --1 *1® * . -ft & f:—: hl — •I 1 ill h —- J L’r |¥ -ir •V" a* » ,' I tati * 5^ / w. 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Carefully drain the water and return them to the pot u. they were cooked in. > Kids Can: Use a potato masher to achieve desired texture, being careful not to work the potatoes too much. j Kids Can: Add milk, butter and yogurt to mashed potatoes Stir ingredients to combine. Taste mashed potatoes and season them with salt and pepper. Add any extra flavorings or toppings and serve warm. % St; :S' Potato Bar Toppings ■ Low fat yogurt or low fat sour cream ■ Chivcs/scallions al ■ Cheese ■ Bacon bits ■ Fresh herbs s, Hi? Sun-dried tomatoes ■ Lemon ? Chef Justin’s Tips ■ Use a combination of purple, yellow and red potatoes to make multi-colored mashed potatoes. •it ■ Leave the skin on the potatoes for extra nutrients. ■ Don’t over-mash the potatoes; overworking can cause them to become gummy. Ko a ISi R.BE! wh uj I.., !3 Potato and Green Bean Salad Yield: 10 servings 1/2 t 2 1 1/2 2 I ) 1/4 MFI? ! 3 ■ I I t B f I I * 1 I ll F i I Crater of ®e Noift; 'tadlfc nw;1^ Pass the potatoes, FEATURES rcnch fries arc one of a kid’s favorite things to cat. But there’s a whole lot more that can be made from delicious, nutritious potatoes. love the versatility of Florida potatoes,” said Chet Justin i. Executive Chef and Culinary Ambassador, Florida lent of Agriculture and Consumer Services. “There > many different kinds of potatoes that can be flavor SI Kids Can: Snap the ends off the beans and break them into thirds. t a pound Florida green beans, washed, ends trimmed and cut into thirds pounds Florida potatoes, washed, peeled and diced large cup low-fat mayonnaise lemons, juiced cup olive oil bell peppers, seeded and diced small cup fresh parsley, chopped fine red onion, diced small Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste mW* Fill medium-sized mixing bowl half­ •It way with ice and waler, set aside. Fill large sized stock pot 3/4 full with lightly salted water Bring to rolling boil over medium-high heat. Add green beans to boiling water and let cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Using a hand strainer, remove green beans from boiling water and place into the ice water to stop them from cooking. After the green beans have cooled down, remove them from the ice water and set aside. Carefully add cut potatoes to same boiling water greens beans were cooked in. Cook potatoes in Killing water for around 15 minutes, depending on size. Once tender, drain and rinse with cold water. Kids Can: In large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice and olive oil. Stir the mayonnaise mixture to combine. Add all ot the rest of the ingredients to the Kiwi and lightly stir to combine all flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Keep potato salad cold in the refrigerator and stir before serving on favorite greens. Chef Justin Timincri it about any way you like Get ids into the kitchen with you and nment with making potato dishes rholc family will enjoy." u can find more recipes that will the kids saying, “Pass the potatoes. please!" al http://bit.ly/flpotato Roasted Campfire Pockets Homemade Potato ( hips Yield: 4 servings Yield: 4 servings 20 I 2 2 2 4 ? 2 4 * r LI I ifi ■ I 5^ NT nF r *• 4 medium Florida fingerling potatoes, unpeeled (mixed colors) I tablespoon olive oil Pan release spray Sea salt and fresh ground pepper Florida fingerling potatoes, sliced thin large onion, sliced. bell peppers, sliced cups mushrooms, sliced tablespoons fresh herbs, chopped fine (basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary) tablespoons olrse oil Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste skinless, boneless chicken breasts Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, or an oven at 375°F. In medium sized mixing I wl combine potatoes, onion, bell peppers, mushrooms, herbs and olive oil. Stir ingredients to combine and season lightly with salt and pepper. Make 4 12 x 12-inch squares of alumi­ num foil and lay them out to be stuffed. Place a chicken breast in the middle of Art each foil square, and lightly season with salt and pepper. Evenly distribute vegetable mixture on top of each chicken breast. Fold each packet so that a tight seal is formed and all the food is contained. Grill packets, or bake them in the oven, for 20 to 30 minutes until internal temper­ ature of chicken reaches I65°F. Remove packets from heat and let cool ?J. slightly. ______ _.r ’» , to taste Additional seasonings (see below) Special equipment needed: French mandolin Preheat oven to 425eF. Rinse and dry potatoes. Slice potatoes as thin as possible with a mandolin. Place sliced potatoes in medium sized mix­ ing bowl and rinse several times with warm water. Lightly squeeze and dry potatoes. Kids Can: Place sliced potatoes back in a dry mixing bowl and add olive oil. Toss potatoes to make sure they are evenly coated with the oil, using a little more oil if needed Lightly spray a cookie sheet with pan release spray Lay sliced potatoes in a single layer on • J kic sheet Place cookie sheet in oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove cookie sheet from oven and let cool slightly. Use a thin spatula to remove p tato wl. chips from cookie sheet into a mixing » Kids Can: While they are still warm, season chips w ith their choice of seasoning Potato Chip Seasonings - �** .- -9 X -*••»*.* • Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, August 3, 2013 8196 BROADMOOR AVE. CALEDONIA. 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Property is commonly known as 7777 Cherry Valley Ave. SE and is legally described as follows: The NE 1/4 of Section 17, T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, except that part lying Westerly of the centerline of Broadmoor Avenue (M-37). Also, except the East 233 feet of the North 233 feet of the NE 1/4 of said section; and also except the North 660 feet of the South 1320 feet of the East 660 feet of the NE 1/4 of said section. Subject to easements of record and right-of-way dedicated for highway purposes. Contains 137.73 Acres. — how large or small. Call one of our Printing Specialists today! 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Registration fee is $40 per player and check should be made payable to TAPRC. Any registrations after August 23 will not be guaranteed a spot on a team. Practices start the week of Sept. 9. Games will be played on Saturday afternoons in September and October. i k MAIL Ktuio I HAIIUIN MINU J MAIL REGISTRATION AND ret FEE TO: TAPRC, P.O. BOX 459, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 1 COACHES NEEDED I First Name: Last Name: Birthdate: /I /I Grade entering in Fall 2013: Gender: Male Female School District___________ _ Address: illof^ mjf Io Township: 1A' printing^ 3®f^ Parent/Guardian: Home Phone: Work/Cell: Email: 150 Alternative Emergency Contact: Phone: i* Player Medical Conditions: it* I1 F 'W I hereby give my permission for my child to participate m TAPRC programs. I assume all nsks and hazards md- / absolve, indemnify, and agree to not hold the TAPRC. the organizers, sponsors, supervisors, participants, and :'i' dental to such participation including transportation to and from the activities. I do hereby waive, release.I persons transporting my child tofrom the activities responsible for any injuries sustained as a result of my child's participation m these programs I also give my permission for the coach or league official to acquire med- 1 'J-. * J �Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, August 3, 2013 BUSINESS BRIEFS HASTINGS SURGEONS and CALEDONIA FARMERS —- ELEVATOR for purchasing my 2013 Market Pigs at the Barry Co. Fair. Thank you for your continued support at the Barry County Fair ► 06818398 I L Melissa Winchester-^ CM rco co co <D O I I f 1 ••• J i B I I I I I I I * I k ■• I I I * I I, f• » B il ► ► ► I I 'J I* y' TOWNSHIP BOARD, TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 02-2013 THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE HAS APPROVED AN ORDI­ NANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING A NEW CODE FOR THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP, MICHI­ GAN; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF AMENDING SUCH CODE; AND PROVIDING WHEN SUCH CODE AND THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. The Summary and Effect of Ordinance 02-2013 is As Follows: Section 1, Code Adopted: Chapters 1 through 34, published by Municipal Code Corporation, each inclusive. ; All ordinances enacted before May 14, 2012 and not included in the Code. r I I 97 schools recognized. It was awarded honors for compen­ sation and benefits, supervisor/department chair rela­ tionship, and respect and appreciation. This is the sec­ ond consecutive year that Davenport University has been recognized in the publi­ cation's survey. * * * i fcx Section 4. Penalty, (a) 1-3 “Violation of the Code” means committing an act that is prohibited, failure to per­ form an act required, or failure to perform act if failure is prohibited. (b) “Violation of Code” does not include failure of twp. employee/officer to perform duty. (c) Person convicted of “Violation of Code” fine not to exceed $500 or 90/93 days depending on code/law violated. (d) Violations designated misdemeanors cannot be municipal civil infractions and vice versa e) 1-2 Schedule of fines for municipal civil infractions judged by District Court from $100 -$1000. (f) 1-2 Schedule of fines and costs by persons served with municipal ordinance violation notices from $60 - $500. (g) 1-2 Except as provided by law or ordinance: each day of violation and each violation is a separate offense. (h) 1-2 Except as otherwise provided: Person convicted of a violation of the Code or a municipal civil infraction is responsible for expenses to the Township not less than $9.00 or more than $500. (i) Imposition of penalty does not prevent suspension or revocation of a license, permit or franchise, or other administrative sanctions. (j) Violations may be abated by injunctive or other equitable relief. The imposition of a penalty does not prevent injunctive relief or civil or quasi-judicial enforcement. (k) Penalty provided in this section, unless another penalty is expressly provided, shall apply to the amendment of any Code section, whether or not such penalty is reen­ acted in the amendatory ordinance. Section 5.Amendments to Code: Passed in same form considered amended. Section 6, References in certain ordinances; Ordinances adopted after May 14, 2012, that amend or refer to ordinances that have been codified in the Code shall be construed as if they amend or refer to like provisions of the Code. Section 7, .Effective Date, That this Ordinance will become effective thirty days following its • publication, or a synopsis of the same, in a newspaper in general circulation within the Township as provided by law, which is September 3, 2013. The complete text of this ordinance and the Thornapple Township Code of Ordinances may be inspected or purchased at the Thornapple Township Hall located at 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 during normal business hours or by contacting Susan Vlietstra, Township Clerk, 269-7957202. Adopted: July 8, 2013 Published: August 3, 2013 Effective date: September 3, 2013 Michael Bremer, Supervisor 06818338 Susan J. 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Anna Haywood scored two victories and one runner-up finish in her first ever cham­ pionship meet. She took the 25-yard freestyle title in 17.96 seconds and the 25yard butterfly title in 20.02. Haywood was second in the 25-yard breaststroke with a time of 25.27. “She really stepped up her performance in the biggest meet of the season,” said Hammerheads coach Todd Young. “She’s a real com­ petitor and everything a coach wants in a swimmer. She works hard, listens and is very coachable.” Young was also pleased with the “veteran” leadership from Lovey Meeker, who swam with confidence and turned in three fine finishes. Aidan Carlson was the lone boy to swim in the meet for Hastings, scoring points •It. in every race and setting some personal records (PRs). The Hammerheads had many more fine swims Saturday in Hastings, scor­ ing ten gold medals, 19 sil­ ver medals and 22 bronze medals. “That is quite a haul against the best our league has to offer,” Young said. “Some of the Hammerheads that really stood out with exceptions! performances were Jennifer Andrew and Tuokkola, Richardson, Samantha Nikolas Achtziger, Sam Randall, Alex Beauchamp, and Holly Bashore.” Jennifer Tuokkola has been swimming for the Hammerheads and for USA swimming this summer. “Her four wins were proof that hard work pays off,” Young said. In the 13-14 age group; Jennifer took the 200-yard freestyle in 2 minutes 9.26 the seconds, 50-yard freestyle in 27.74, and she teamed with Lauren Kroells, Samandtha Richardson and Hayley Bashore to win the 200-yard medley relay in 2:07.92. All four of those girls were in the top six in the 100-yard freestyle. • SCREENED TOP SOIL • STONES - Landscape and drainage • SAND - Fill or beach/play • DRIVEWAYS - Gravel, crushed concrete or asphalt i * DON’S DOZING > 269-705-7030 Jennifer won it in 59.99. Kroells placed second in 1:02.13, Bashore third in 1:03.26 and Richardson sixth in 1:08.10. Richardson added a runner-up time of 1:27.96 in the 100-yard breaststroke. Jennifer's brother Andrew swam in his first champi­ onship, and got a bronze in his specialty, the 50-yard breaststroke. He finished the race in the 11-12-year-old division in 48.38. Andrew also swam the backstroke leg in a second place finishing medley relay (3:21.74) with Grant Nanzer, Jake Young and Case French in the 13-14 year old division Sam Randall proved his competitiveness with two fourths, a fifth, and a bronze medal when he teamed with Camdyn Johnson, Brendan Carlson and Achtziger in the 9-10-y ear-old 200-yard freestyle relay (2:57.81). Achtziger won an individ­ ual championship in the 50yard breaststroke (46.05). He also had runner-up finishes in the 100-yard individual medley (1:32.24) and the 50yard butterfly (40.97). The Tuokkolas weren’t the only siblings competing for the Hammerheads. Holly Bashore teamed with Cheyenne Martin, Kate Haywood and Taylor Myers to take third in the 11-12 medley relay (2:32.04), scored PR’s in all her indi­ vidual events, and because of an absent swimmer teamed with her oldest sister Hannah ashore, as well as Laura Shinavier and Kayla Kroells to place third in the 15-andover 200-yard medley relay (2:10.01). Hannah won the 15-and-up 100-yard butterfly in 1:05.71. The older girls did well. Kayla Kroells was second in 06818484 NIGHTHAWK. f Find us on Food Facebook 81 ugus ecial; Spirits L c■ V. r Music on Saturday Might! Chris Lage Dueling Guitars I Saturday, August 17 • 8PM o GJ o No Caver Charge - Cheap Eats Mon. b Tue. 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ALTO • 868-6336 swanz.nighthawk @yahoo.com www, NiqhthawkFood.com the 15-and-over 50-yard freestyle in 27.37, second in the 15-and-over 100-yard freestyle in 1:00.24 and sec­ ond in the 100-yard breast­ stroke (1:18.47). In the 13-14 100-yard backstroke, Lauren Kroells was second in 1:11.84 and Hayley Bashore third in 1:15.30. Alex Beauchamp was third in the 15-and-over boys’ 100-yard breaststroke (1:21.03), and also teamed with Nick Myers, Levi Ryfiak and James Neuman for another bronze in the 15and-over 200-yard medley relay (2:05.80). Alex’s Grace sister Beauchamp touched the wall second in the 11-12 100-yard freestyle (1:13.65) with a strong finish. Juliann Meeker and Taylor Myers also had nice third place finishes in their respective 50-yard but­ terfly races. Meeker finished the 9-10 race in 45.10 and Myers the 11-12 race in 36.79. Jake Young won his first individual medal with a bronze in the 13-14 200-yard freestyle (2:47.79). Ryfiak added three silver medal performances in 15and-over individual events. He scored a runner-up time of 1:132.11 in the 100-yard DreaststroKe, a runner-up breaststroke, time of 2:22.07 in the 200yard individual medley and a runner-up time of 1:00.81 in the 100-yard butterfly. “Many of our other swim­ mers, such as Lily Foy, Valeria Arias, and Kendra Heckman put up PR's in their events as well,” coach Young said. “Juan Vargas had some of the biggest time Moose Chuckles returns Monday in Hastings The public is invited to another free edition of the Moose Chuckles stand-up comedy show at the Hastings Moose Lodge Monday, Aug. 5, beginning at 9 p.m. The show usually runs about 90 minutes and features adult language. Hastings native Emily Ally ft is the host of the monthly show. Moose Chuckles is an open-microphone format comedy show -that features everything from amateurs taking the stage for the first time to professional tourin •II comedians. This month's Moose month’s Chuckles will feature Kalamazoo comedian Michael Burd who was a finalist in the Funniest Person in Grand Rapids competition and was also featured in Gilda's LaughFest during the Dirty Show. Burd’s comedy is often improvised. The Hastings Moose Lodge is located at 120 N. Michigan Ave. Guests must be 21 to enter. drops of the meet. This is what we are look­ ing for as coaches. Kids that want to learn, have fun, while working hard can become good swimmers. Swimming is fun, but it also takes hard work. We at the Hammerhead Swim Club want to teach the kids to have fun while working hard. The harder you work, the faster you swim. Swimming fast just adds to the fun.” Coach Young said that team administrator Kim Kroells and “computer guru” Kurt were vital to the smooth running of the meet, “(Kim) organizes and holds our team together, Kurt runs the show when it comes to the technical aspect of holding a meet,” said coach Young. The Otsego. Swim Club took the combined championship when all the results from the two meets were combined, finishing with 2,278 points. The Trojan Aquatic Club (Plainwell) was second with 2.042.5, followed by the Rams Aquatic Club 1,482.5, Hastings Swim Club 1,466, Allegan Tiger Sharks 1,445, Mattawan Community Aquatic Team 832 and Sea Bees Swim Club 635. I / J % GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! W' Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. 7 Call 945-9554 for more information. & I I (fytwrq tyxttuf I I I_______ [ ‘Dewy i j I 9952 B Cherry Valley Ave SE • a Caledonia, MI 49316 • 616-891-2442 1 I ! ! ■II USB' HILI DOGS $2.59! >8 I 00 •I !• ; • ‘ With presentation of this coupon. Not valid in combination with other discounts. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10:30 - 8:00 I I I I I I I AuDudtr *1.00 Games *S1M Hot Dogs s1.00 Pop TOO ice Cream Cones ____________ (Callfor Times)____________ Fall Leagues Now Form i ng! Enjoy our... 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I Find us at greatclips.com I salonjobs.greatclips.com I greatclipsfranchise.com □G 06818488 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Saturday, August 3, 2013 Summer’s first case of West Nile Virus reported in Michigan I Michigan health officials have identified the state's first confirmed human case of West Nile Virus for20!3 in a man from St. Joseph County and are reminding people to protect themselves against mosquito bites. West Nile can cause seri­ ous neurological illnesses, such as meningitis and encephalitis. Last year, 202 WNV illnesses and 17 fatali­ ties were reported in Michigan. “We have clear evidence that West Nile Virus is pres­ ent in the state again this summer.” said Dr. Matthew Davis, chief medical execu­ tive at the MDCH, in a press release issued Aug. I. “Taking a few minutes to protect ourselves and our loved ones from mosquito bites can make a big differ­ ence.” Statewide, eight birds have tested positive for WNV so far this season, including six crows from Saginaw (four), Bay (one) and Midland (one) counties, one wild turkey from Gratiot County and one Coopers hawk from Wayne County. No WNV positive mosquito Is have been detected. 1I Infected birds and mosqui­ toes can provide an early warning of WNV activity in a community, re-enforcing the need for residents to take precautions to avoid mosqui­ to bites. Citizens can report •It sightings of sick or dead birds on the West Nile virus website at “We have clear evidence that West Nile Virus is present in the state again this summe. 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Ron Hazlewood Saks Rick Theule Silin O% For 36 Months! I I �>T| J � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/723/SunandNews_2013-08-10.pdf 1679407d9abb72aab06ef76a40c07dda PDF Text Text afac&lews j •w 4 5 I w I •l 6“ * Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas .oW 138th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. • 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 No. 32/August 10, 2013 Residents express concerns about proposed rental units [I t/A siom bbiM qssb jzsi/T shiil wziw •i, Jlv o gni ilium 1 ni igiiO nndq dloi < imiai nuiul A" nssd bifiz )b ot nwo) IT inolfi iwoT ithon r sdi insm ni 1 lo ifiwni Iu structure is proposed. By Julie Makarewicz Mast said the project will Staff Writer A flood of concerns about also be built in two phases. more rental units in The buildings closest to MMiddleville caused the plan­ 37 will be built first. Mast ning commission to take a said the buildings will not be deep breath at its meeting on as long and linear as the first Tuesday and to give itself a units built in the Towne little more time to explore Center development. Several residents voiced answers. though about the concerns Visser Brothers is propos­ ing construction of 38 more impact more rental units will multi-family residential units have on the community and Josh Zoet, who schools. Center. in the Towne Originally, the site was lives next to the proposed planned for more retail development, said there are growth as part of the Towne already too many issues with renters living there now and Center development. Bill Mast, with Visser adding more will only Brothers, said it’s just not increase the amount of trou­ been feasible to add more ble. "1 didn’t want to live in a retail and likely won’t be feasible for the foreseeable place full of rental units. I to should just move future. "As poorly as retail has Kentwood. How do you been filling up, it doesn't think they got the name make sense to put in more," "Rentwood?" asked Zoet. Zoet contended home­ said Mast. “It makes sense to do more of what’s been owners pay more in taxes successful and that’s the than renters and he’s con­ cerned about the number of townhouse style units." The property is 4.24 acres young children that will be along the south side of added to the schools. "What’s best for the peoTowne Center Drive and north of the existing retail in pie of the village is not to put the Towne Center develop­ up more apartments," said ment. The units will be built Zoet. Brandy Stokes became in seven buildings with five emotional when she spoke of the buildings facing inward to a large community against adding more rental area where a playground units. Orangeville bids good-bye to long-time servant 4 oV LlUfI 1 n ortt jninO abniJ MtJ O! oriw 1 sill »VT32 '(Hui inizni b sift b srt6 ©azim i sr!2 _ - ri fl ■ "It’s going to be very unpleasant for me to have 30 or 40 or 50 more people in my backyard," she said. "This is the first house we've owned, and it's been a horri­ ble experience." She said there are vandalism concerns, young people using foul language and harassing others in the neigh­ borhood, cars parked in the cul-de-sacs late at night and other things happening. Zoet, too, said there have been several issues with break-ins and vandalism since the rental units were added and said he’s con­ cerned about public safety in the area. Mast said he will be happy to have discussions with the police department about safety and enforcement, but said there’s little the owners can do about law enforce­ ment. Commission Planning Chairperson Fran French asked if there would be an on-site rental manager at the Towne Center Development and said she thought that might help reduce some of the rental problems. Mast said there is not an on-site manager, but that there is a manager who will be on site an average of at least two days per week and on call at * K all times. Mast said it will be something they can look at. Other residents voiced concern about drainage issues. The county has taken over a drain project with the r _ nd on the west side of M37. Several residents were concerned, however, that the additional buildings will bring even more drainage issues. Planning commissioners said there were enough ques­ tions they needed to table before making a recommen­ dation. They will look for additional information on drainage, policing, and responses from Visser Brothers regarding the issues brought up. The planning commission must make a recommenda­ tion to the village council. The village council will have final approval on the project. I.* >4 »-* ✓ L, Music in the air L ■ * Ml '* ■■ by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Very shortly after the required formalities to open the monthly meeting of the Township Orangeville Board of Trustees, Trustee Linda Ribble read a tribute to the late Robert Boulter, who passed away on Sunday, Aug. 4. Boulter is the father of Orangeville Fire Chief Danny Boulter. Ribble said that he had I served his community faith­ fully and longand had been instrumental in building a fire department over the 53 years that he had served it. She added that he will be missed in the community. She also delivered Chief Boulter's report. Boulter was a native of Barry County. Following graduation from high school he joined the fire department in 1953 and served for 53 years, retiring from the department in 2006. His work experience was varied but his leisure activities and hobbies always centered on outdoor activities; two of them became businesses, Funeral services were held this past Thursday at the Orangeville Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Orangeville Firefighters Association. Moving back to the pub­ lished agenda, the board continued with reports from Alice Kelsey, representative to the J.C. Wheeler Library, who announced that e-books have come to the library. The books are available 24/7 and all one needs is a library card and a device such as a computer, tablet, or smart phone. Instructions on how to access e-books are avail­ able at the library's website, www. wheelerpl,michibrary.org. and click on the ebook folder on the left side. Greggersen Marlene reported that Orangeville Community Outreach had raised more than $2,000 from the golf outing on July 27. The OCO once again is sponsoring the community Labor Day 5K Bridge Walk. ' r■ ' ’ A L I* k There’s been lots of activity, music and fun at Thornapple Kellogg High School’s The clothing drive will occur on Oct. 4 to 5 this Bob White Stadium this week as the high school marching band held its annual band Clothing may be year. i. The band, under the direction of Ray Rickert, is preparing its half-time show camp dropped off on Friday, Oct. for the upcoming marching band season. Here, drum major Katelyn Barnes inspects 4 and will be available on line of saxophone players. The first home football game is Thursday, Aug. 29. See al Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 band camp photos inside. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) more a.m. to 2 p.m. Cindy Dill reported that the No Trucks sign on Mullen Road had been removed. The post is still there but the sign is gone. In members through a series of a brief discussion board absence of Supervisor Bryan by Fran Faverman budget amendments needed members said they had Harrison, then turned on the Staff Writer noticed trucks, mostly dou­ A new left-turn signal green light for official town­ See TRAFFIC LIGHT, pg. 2 ble haulers, using Norris light at the intersection of M- ship business walking board Road and Marsh Road 37 Highway and 84th Street instead of Patterson Road. is expected to remedy traffic Responding to a query about congestion that has frustrated banning them on Norris, drivers Caledonia and I Supervisor Tom Rook said Township officials for years. the road was an allowed Township Caledonia truck route so they cannot be Clerk Jennifer Christian • DNR takes up most of Yankee banned. announced the installation at Springs agenda A revised contract from the Aug. 7 Board of Trustees • Late-night fireworks may be Consumers Energy covering meeting and the new light the work at the fire depart- was activated the following banned in Middleville ment facility was approved day. Some adjustments in the • Michigan ’ s fall high school by the board. Treasurer signal timing likely will be sports season starts Monday Vicki Ritchie noted that the made, but Christian's contract did not include the • Michigan’s fall high school announcement was met with applause. sports season starts Monday See BOULTER, pg. 3 Treasurer Richard Robertson, presiding in the High hopes hang on new traffic light In This Issue - A’ ? k > A ’ »* Li f ju em? rv • i > i J KlU * �Page 2/The Sun and News. Saturday. August 10. 2013 Village begins budget process traffic light, by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer For the next four months. Middleville village officials will discuss, prepare, debate and finalize a 2014 budget. Village manager Rebecca Fleury presented the council members with some prelimi­ nary assumptions for the upcoming year and asked if those assumptions were cor­ rect (* if the council wanted other parameters used in cal­ culations including using dif­ ferent millage rates. Some of the assumptions Fleury and staff are using to begin building the budget include: • Staffing levels to remain the same for 2014 • Continuing the current millage rate of 12.5 mills • Increasing sewer and water rates over the next two years as outlined in a guide to the council members • C apital improvement projects as outlined and pri­ oritized Fleury asked if the council would like her to prepare more than one budget using different millage rates. Council member Joyce Lutz last month asked the council to consider a reduction in the millage rates by 2 mills She contended the council "prom­ ised" to reduce the millage rate once the village was out of the deficit elimination plan. She did not ask at Tuesdays meeting for an alternate budget based on a reduced millage rate. Lutz had also asked previ­ ously that the council consid­ er adding a financial manager instead of having the village manager take on the roles of both financial manager and village manager. Fleury has served those two roles for the past three years as a way for the village to save money. Fleury told the council it should consider separating the two jobs within two years. There was no discussion about adding an employee to the village payroll for the upcoming budget. HAIR CUTS.... still only $10 COLOR / HI-LITES * |...staging at $40 MASSAGES •45 per hour 1 Council member Ed Schellinger said it might be good to at least consider a slight millage reduction since the water and sewer rates are projected to increase "With the rate increase in the commodities it might be appropriate to reduce the millage somewhat. somewhat.” said Schellinger. “We would at least give the residents food •in for thought and let them know we re looking at it.” He suggested Fleury pre­ pare a budget using a 12.5 millage rate and another using an 11.5 millage rate, "just to see how it looks." Council member Mike Lytle reminded the council there are still several unknowns and he wants the council to be cautious. "Wc still have the issue of personal properly taxes and how that’s going to affect us," he said. Fleury said personal prop­ erty taxes make up about 11 to 14 percent of the village revenue. She told council members she’s not sure yet how the state intends to make up those funds for municipal­ ities. Council members will get more information at their September 3 committee of the whole meeting. A public hearing on the budget pro­ posal will be held in November and a final budget continued from page J ■X i 'V X & $ —L -- Wfc $ HU A new designated left-turn light on M-37 and 84th Street north of Caledonia is expected to keep traffic moving through the intersection. to compensate for variations in revenues and expendi­ tures. The single largest adjustment on the revenue side is state revenue-sharing. Originally estimated at $700.000-plus, Robertson reported, the new amount will be $822.(M)(). The $822,000 increase is due to the town­ ship’s population growth show n in the 2010 census. The two items on the expenditure side are $ 14,000 for a policy that falls due once every three years and provides the liability cover- ■s that it is payable in full immediately. The second expense adjustment is a result of increased expenses and unexpected repairs for the new Caledonia library'. The board approved the adjustments. The library expenses pro­ voked considerable discus­ sion among board members. At issue is a first stage com­ pressor for the air-condition­ ing system which was war­ ranted by the manufacturer for one year and is out of warranty. A quote from said the firm has been ven reliable in the township’s preventive-maintenance pro­ gram. Also approved was the renewal of the Metro Act Permit, which allows use of rights of way and the reten­ tion of a firm to advise on the premium conversion plan needed to comply with some aspects of the Affordable Health Care Act. The board’s next meeting will be Wednesday, Aug. 20. at 7 p m. in the township offices. 8196 Broadmoor l»l^ J* ■ >1 I» K b& a ante« i a •• V id . i III. rttitaij in< .ffisunis: U Uh M in J*wii •I I r § F •J ► to VestRsi S* Wednesday, August 21st 6-8pm > < \J\sW < Day AM Preschool available (9am-Noon) September through May. Full-time Preschool also available. 8270 Broadmoor Ave. SE Caledonia, Ml, 49316 • 616-536-2520 • www.milestonescdc.com ■■ III �I The Sun and News, Saturday, August 10, 2013/ Page 3 V- DNR takes up most of Yankee Springs agenda Ik L Hl > ** js. X J' ■ - ** lb i 12 I. r ect administrators are required in advance of the project. Lippert supported the motion adding that she would like it to be consid­ ered as a general law ordi­ nance. She asked Supervisor Mark Englerth to permit dis­ cussion. Trustee Mary Cook observed that her employer, a nonprofit agency, requires waivers from volunteers, Observing that it was important to protect the township from liability, she added, "I'd like to see more flexibility before work commences. Trustee Bruce Campbell supported Cook. "I feel it is not a design for success with volunteers,” said Englerth. “I want to back up and take a better look at it." "The resolution enhances volunteers,” replied Jerkatis. “It gives volunteers security. proper planning, and volunteer safety.' Cook drew laughter when she observed, "I agree with Mark and John — how's that for straddling the fence? I don't see it discouraging vol­ unteers. I would like to look at it first. But the time has come to start getting policies in place. I would like to table this to Aug. 28." Jerkatis supported the move to the Aug. 28. Questions then arose about a project at the Yankee •it think about it. Trustee Bruce Campbell observed he was concerned about the impact on the tax base since the properties would become tax-exempt under state own­ ership. Clerk Janice Lippert wanted to delay a formal response until the board's meeting in September. Schaefer said the funds for the purchase would lapse at the end of the state's fiscal year. She needed a formal, •A written response this month. Ultimately, the board agreed to provide the letter at its Aug. 28 meeting, County With Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg in attendance, Schaeffer explained that the resolution to the mute swan issue drafted by the DNR and being considered by the commissioners ran into a legal roadblock when the county attorney questioned its legality. The issue appears to be the automatic opt-in provision if a township does not act to opt out within 60 days of its passage of Board the by Commissioners. The previ­ ous policy requiring the con­ sent of 70 percent of the property owners in an area affected by the mute swans had proved to be impossible because the required level of agreement could not be achieved, thus the new approach. Treasurer John Jerkatis ai resolution introduced explaining he had discussed the volunteer activities that cleared the site for the meeting because of schedul­ Yankee Springs Veterans ing conflicts. IS oard mem- Memorial on June 29-30 with Jeff McCray, the bers said they were not preFlowers and pared to authorize a required Burnham letter of comment to the account executive for the commission without time to township's coverage. Jerkatis read from an e-mail he had received from McCray, I which indicated that any HASTINGS 4 I township employees who 269-205-4900 h Goodrich participated would have been Downtown Hastings I on State St. DUALITY I covered in the event of acciGQTI.com and on Facebook THEATERS I dent or injury but the volunBARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM I teers would only have been • excludes Digital 3D In I covered for liability. (s) Stadium Seating O No passes I short, the township would SHOWTIMES 8/10 - 8/15 TITLES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE I have no coverage for the volO® ELYSIUM (R) 2 I unteers in event of injury or SAT-SUN 11:20, 1:50, 4:30, 7:00. 9:30 MON-TH 4:30, 7:00. 9:30 I accident. O© WE’RE THE MILLERS (R) I The detailed Jerkatis resSAT-SUN 11:30, 2:00. 4:40, 7:10, 9:40 MON-TH 4:40, 7:10, 9:40 I olution would require board O 30 PERCY JACKSON SEA OF I approval for all projects with MONSTERS (PG) $2.50 PREMIUM PER 30 TICKET I records of volunteers and DAILY 4:10, 9:15 employees required to be o PERCY JACKSON SEA OF MONSTE >1 (PG) SAT-SUN 11: •I» . 1:30, 6:50 beforehand, I submitted MON-TH 6:50 o SMURFS 2 (PG) I Waivers of liability are SAT-SUN 11:10, 1:40. 4:20. 6:40. 9: I required and designated projMON-TH 4:20, 6:40, 9: by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Wildlife biologist Sara Schaefer had a busy time explaining Michigan Department of Natural Resources policies during Thursday evening's Yankee Springs Township Board of Trustees meeting. The most urgent items were the proposed acquisi­ tion of three parcels totaling about 115 acres in the township by the DNR. Schaefer explained that the issue was the reason for her appearance before the board because the DNR is now required to solicit the opinions of the governing boards of munici­ palities affected by the state's purchase of the property before the Natural Resources Commission can proceed with the purchase. Discussing the parcels, Schaefer said the 37-acre Coleman property is a good ecosystem value, clarifies some boundaries, and pro­ tects some downstream waters. The 75 or 76 King Trust property purchase would extend a buffer zone abutting a shooting range. While a mineral-rights lease currently existed, she said the state's purchase would nullify the lease, a statement greeted with skeptical mur­ murs from the audience. The three-acre Pelli property would allow the restoration of a wetland. Schaefer explained that she is operating under a slightly extended deadline _ j for comment because she could not make a July board * * *5. W U to L f Lj b ■J 1 ,■1 rI 9 j rr. r. 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The next regularly sched­ uled meeting of the board will be on Tuesday, Sept.3 at 7 p.m. in the township hall, 7350 Lindsey Road. I •J 1 9 kJ Your r Si *1 1 •i J BOULTER, from 7 p3g6 1 $5. « / » Road. Springs Park. Greg Purcell, a p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28 North Briggs member of the audience and at the township hall, 284 a planning commissioner, suggested consulting the /Cs time for canning & freezing! Michigan Townships Association, saying that he a • Tomatoes • Sweet Corn was sure similar situations have arisen in the past. He r life • Beans • Peaches added the MT A is a great • Blueberries • Etc! resource. Lippert said she 3* I has been talking to the MTA Get it all at the... about getting everybody p Caledonia Caledonia Christian Reformed together in September. Church X Jerkatis withdrew his resolu­ Located at the comer of M371100th X X agreed tion and to Across from the Caledonia Hardware Store September. 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Pastor Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Church Office. 616-891 8669 Pastor Terry Kenicz Church: (269) 795-2391 Fax: 891-8648 www.calcdoniaumc.org MIDDLEVILLE 0 SUMMER SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9:30am/11am 20 State Street Middleville, Ml / www.tvcweb.com •Ju io tiiiJ rliivuqli m www.FirstChurchHastings.org 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship. Associate Pastor Phone:(616) 868-6437 * A Good Shepherd Lutheran Church nt' 30 Jk. 'Pmldiih] HhCliirivli CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 4.00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm - jffletbobiat (Cljurd) Senior Paxtor » Phone (269) 948-2261 Considering becoming Catholic? for information l> Qty ©lb (Eime Traditional: 9 AM Saturday Evening Mass......................5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses . .......... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday...................... Sunday......................... Sunday (Spanish Mass) »SX’’ J J Sunday Worship sbyterian / / o(MiddloiU< M 57. Kid/Blitz (K-$th grades) Sundays at 10am Call or see our website iSunday the Sunday Senkv: ’ Trut^ Word 9.30 AM - Wortp -a Make <7-^ Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann 6'00 PM-Adult BOie Study Y Middleville | Wesleyan Church PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH matann 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. v?i Mi GOD'S WORD NOURISHES Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace GunLike Sunday mornings at 9:30AM Bible ^Church Worship worms tnefecr t Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ................................9:30 a.m. Sunday School.................................................. 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher Church Office: (616) 868-6402 ____________ www.lakesidecommunity.org Confessions of Truth A full Gospel Bible Church where "Everybody is Somebody" Come Worship witft us ------------- Schedule of Services:-------------Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-9623 J ’I I MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 8655 Whitneyville Avenue. Allo (Io we _ »a — "Celebrating 50 Years in 2012" Sunday School for all ages <■ * Sunday Worship m*niu sense of the stuff wp somflimes take for grantrf Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 middlevillecrc.org 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Jr. &. Sr. Youth Group Wednesday AWANA Midweek Prayer Peace .PeaceChurch < M M fc C M Interim Pastor, Charles Steiner www.whitneyvillebible .org 616.881.8118 .the point 6:30 p.m, 6:45 p.m. IFCA Fellowship Church authentic church for the modern world 4935 Whitneyville Ave Located between 52' 1 and 48 " St. Join us Sundays @ 9 & 11 am dynamic teaching, prayer for the sick and children's church 7»e Svwi CaManie. Ml 4BS16 6 00 p.m. Whitneyville for vibrant praise & worship, gifts of the Holy Spirit, "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH’ Mu (616) 891-8661 6IS4M-4M0 , WWW tfwpownchurc* oom Gnrwl tWptd. Go South or M-17, th*. Wm, on re*. Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Ml Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www WhitneyvilleFellowship org - 616-868-0621 I • ^^1 '4 Middleville United Methodist Church i Sunday 9:30 & 11:15 am Monday 7:00 pm F ^cornerstone L* W Church www.corne5tonemi.org Mth Street & Kalamazoo Avenue ^4 I x Y III Church St Office: (269) 795-9266 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children’s ministry during worship Pastor Tony Shumaker Yankee Springs Bible Church Comer of Dufty and Yankee Springs Rd. Fl 1 = 1 Saints Andrew & Matthias < Lighthouse" on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. Morning Worship.......................................... 10:00 a.m. — Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade 24 15 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) QIJKJFiAV CCDi/i 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 10: JJ A.M. Holy Communion Rt Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 www.utncmKidleville.org I—4 A http://netmintetrie$ org/see/churches exe/chl 7897 — Attended Nursery Sunday School................................................. Hi . Si 1 1:00 a.m. Beg.-Aduk Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. l/S Wed. Prayer and Bible Study.................. 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson 06000318 L �1 The Sun and News, Saturday, August 10, 2013/ Page 5 Late-night fireworks may be banned in Middleville 1^- - •»*. idk A - r-<?< • V i* A * 2 V* rt J' >*■ ** • * * >* * The village currently does by Julie Makarewicz not have any ordinance regu­ Staff Writer Fireworks may be permit­ lating fireworks. Currently, ted in Middleville through­ fireworks are legal every day out the year so long as they of the year and any time of are not used between the the day in the village. Village Manager Rebecca hours of 1 and 8 a.m. Village council members Fleury reminded council will consider a new ordi­ members that, according to information from police, to regulate firework nance there have been very few at the Aug. 13 village use council meeting. The meet­ incidents concerning fire­ ing begins at 7 p.m. in the works in the village. She also said it’s difficult to enforce village hall. Council member Mike regulations since, by the time Lytle asked the council to police are able to respond to consider some guidelines to calls, the fireworks are usual­ prohibit the late-night use of ly done. Council members dis­ the fireworks. the matter at The state passed legisla­ cussed tion allowing communities to Tuesday's committee of the ban fireworks from use whole meeting. In another discussion at except on the day before day of and day after one of 10 the committee of the whole recognized holidays. Council meeting, council members attorney Mark members said they didn't directed want to necessarily limit the Nettleton to revise the cur­ use to only those 30 days rent policies and ordinance throughout the year, but said regarding council member t^ey wouid consider limiting attendance at meetings. There are some apparent the times when the fireworks can used so as not to disturb inconsistencies and between ordinance and policy word ­ people trying to sleep. PeoPle try>n8 sleePing. Council members said i tj 7;^ —- c- JU r 7-* »- Is? r w I I bf I ’Sin 1 ’ a■ \ * A I A A t A\ iTZ’/V. ■ ?VL. az 7 1 'i I- a Aj 4 1 \ I|K IJ> 5 iV * .: J • < - f -, r i • 1 & y'l'. Z'i:. Girf Scouts conduct flag retirement ceremony Girl Scouts from Troop 3088 Middlevile conducted a flag retirement ceremony July 26. In addition to properly destroying several flags, the troop also learned how to properly fold and care for an American flag. After the ceremony, a few red, white and blue crafts were made, and red, white and blue treats were shared. The troop is led by Jamie Knight and Sheryl Haveman and consists of Junior Girl Scouts entering fourth and fifth grades. Pictured (front, from left) are Kenzee Knight (sister of Girl Scout), Evan Chinavare (brother of Girl Scout), Chloe Teachout, Sierra Jahnke, Addy Knight, (middle) Courtney Haveman, Christel Hoskins, Megan Chinavare, Erin Chinavare (sister of Girl Scout), Lilly Nowinsky (back row) Sheryl Haveman and Jamie Knight. X V-J(i « w GREAT RATES & LOCAL SERVICING 'fi? I ssHa&ll 4 4 • Personal Service • Experienced Lenders • No Application Fee Call Dann Mulder at 616.891.2530 or apply at www.unitedbankofmichigan.com NMLSS133188 ** UNITED DANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION |Q) G® M Nd® I« Kent County Sheriff's Neil deputies arrested Shepherd Ross, 59, for allegedly stealing credit cards out of cars parked in Gaines Township church parking lots. During late June and early July, Kent County officers investigated several inci- Gun Lake Community Church .c Garage/Craft Sale & Farmers Market Bible CL 06818922 ji ■ «> AI August 17th • 8 am-2 pm rii* Pancake Breakfast 9-11 am • $5/donation Space available $10 Call Joan... 269-672-7163 dents of personal property being stolen out of vehicles in church parking lots in Gaines Township while the vehicle owners were inside the churches attending serv­ ices. In more than one incident the victim’s credit cards were stolen and used shortly after being taken, according to police. Investigators were able to obtain video surveillance of at least one of the uses of the victim’s credit cards from a gas station in the city of Wyoming. From the video, they were able to identify the person using the stolen card and arrested Ross on charges of financial transaction device - stealing and retain- any council member can be excused from a meeting for good reason if they contact the council president or the village manager prior to the meeting. If a council member misses more than three meet­ ings in a row, their pay can be docked and pro-rated. There was discussion about whether the policy should include regular council meetings, committee of the whole meetings and spe­ cial meetings. Council mem­ bers said they would like to have the ordinance redrafted to make clear the regulations. Nettleton will draft the ordinance and bring it back to the council for review at its Sept. 3 committee of the whole meeting. •I I t . I . I Call anytime for Sun & News I classified ads 269-945-9554 Business ing without consent. Kent County Sheriff’s deputies were assisted by Wyoming Police officers in making the arrest. Ross was booked into the Kent County Jail and arraigned Wyoming in District Court where bond was set at $25,000. I FARM BUREAU . INSURANCE* fftfU/'QACe CofKfwuf Jason Parks 9028 N. Rodgers Ct. S.E. Caledonia 616-891-1233 jparks@fbinsmi.com FarmBureaulnsurance.com co o CM O CO in K. L r ■ J Nails & Spa I • r) 9357 Cherry Valley (In the D&W Plaza), Caledonia ’J (616) 891-1139 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30-7:30 L I I id I • I Your local agent insures your Man charged with thefts in church parking lots Dann Mulder •l « Hr^^ <® M <m__ M) R• fl 1 hen) 1^'ie ^eheel 'Puewn II I I % 1 i/v J ill? c- J. ■ Educaf i°n Sfaffon <3 > where quality education and childcare begin r J \y A 4l o Come to our Open House Thursday, August 15 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm I i NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL \7 New Curriculum: • Creative Curriculum • O.W.L. (Open the World to Learning) 420 Misty Ridge Dr Middleville a 3 i © A Several programs available Hours: Monday-Friday 6:00-6:00 I -e A 1 I *** I •« r r^i ji Call for more info 269-795-9055 A A i i i ■J Full Day, Daycare also available. y Manicures Acrylic Permanent Makeup Pedicures Shellac Facials Deluxe Waxing Organic /i /j /Ji i i I i f f I i I i $5c0 OFF Full Set Acrylic Deluxe Pedicure Must present coupon. Not valid with other offers. Expires 8/10/13 yl ■W , "1 \ I ) I J1 1 1 yi v\i ) I1 'J1 £ i xX1 ) 1 4/1 Ai J. i /)i COUPON^ M M ■* • (O •mX'Vj - AW-X -> ■SV .V �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, August 10, 2013 i 4^ $ % Richard Allen James, Jr MIDDLEVILLE, MI Richard A. James, Jr., age 58, died August 3, 2013, at his home in Middleville. Rick was a generous, bighearted man who loved his family, friends and cats. He Sandra Wetherbee enjoyed camping, fishing, bonfires, and his electric bike. Rick is survived by his son, Nathan (Rachel); grand­ daughter Hannah; mother, Geraldine; brother, Mike; sister, Debra Secord (Jim); brother, Bob (Dorthy); sister Lauri Pauley; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Jessie Mae (Jackie) Klinge MIDDLEVILLE, MI Jessie Mae (Jackie) Klinge, of Middleville, passed away, August 5, 2013, at home. Jackie was bom March 26, 1923, the daughter of Dick and Katherine (Walburg) Dykstra. Jackie enjoyed knit­ ting and collecting Beanie •- Babies. Jackie also enjoyed taking care of the home and children while her husband Clarence took care of the farming. Jackie loved her dog Zoey. Jackie is survived by her children, Robert (Linda) Klinge, Joyce Colburn, • 108" Wide Quilt Backing 16 Colors, White & Natural x zr* V z Pray for our Troops z QUESTIONS: ASK US... 218 E. 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Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Middleville Christian Reformed church will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for Jackie's family. Arrangements made by Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, Middleville. o a Jewelers.com COTTA MOVE! £KEEPIN*JN STEP WITH THE SPIRIT^) I VBS for kids entering kindergarten through completed 5th grade FIFST B6PTIST CHUFCH AUGUST 12-16 53J5 N M-37 Hwy Middleville fbc«flocmiddleville net WWW.FBGMIDDLeVILL6.NeT 07K 1951 * •1 FJ * ■. 1 f J V & •> w * han and Brayion Faust; sister, Dawn Welch; two nieces, Emily (Art) and Kaitlyn. Funeral Services for Sandra were held Thursday, August 8, 2013 at MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf (Caledonia), 616 E. Main Street. Because the giraffe was her favorite animal, please consider memorial contribu­ tions to Binder Park Zoo. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. % i fr i I Phyllis Mae Gless • Holiday Fabric • Calico, Child Prints, Flannel ...more MIDDLEVILLE, MI Sandra Wetherbee, age 74, of Middleville, went to be with her Lord, surrounded by her family Sunday, August 4, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Adrian Welch and mother Helen Welch. Sandra is survived by her daughters, Deb (John) Weesie, Barb Barb (Jim) Kopenkoskey, Linda (Larry) Faust; grandchildren, Ryan (Kristy), Grant and Alyssa Weesie, Brooke and Nick Kopenkoskey, Dylan, Meg­ y* 6* 9AM to 12PM MIDDLEVILLE, MI Phyllis Mae Gless, age 82 of Middleville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Eddie Lewis who passed away in 1952 and her husband of 53 years, Richard W. Gless. She is survived by her children, Ed (Sally) Gless, Gary (Linda) Gless, Leslie (Mike) Beuschel; 13 grand­ children; 10 great-grandchil­ dren with two babies on the way; brothers, Jack (Pat) McLenithan, Pete (Marilyn) McLenithan; brother-in-law, Harold Gless; and sister-in^aw’ Marge Gless; many nieces and nephews; and very close friends, Nell, Roni & and Diana. A special thanks to the staff at Carveth Village. Phyllis and Dick were own­ ers of the Hastings Hotel from 1970-1989. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Monday, August 12, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft SE with Fr. Bernard Carlin, presiding. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia), 616 E. Main St., Sunday, August 11, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Monday, August 12 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at church. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Paws With A Cause or Great Lakes Hospice. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. ■i «« , L. \ •r * liS4" STBS J IS!® gsassc HI ttihsi. I Kinta Margaret Abbott MIDDLEVILLE, MI Margaret Abbott, age 78, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Margaret was born in Penn-field Township March 8, 1935, the daughter of Ora Hugh Ryan and Alma (Shultz) Ryan. She graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School in 1954. Margaret married Lewellyn “Ace” Abbott June 25, 1955, and together they raised three children in their Middleville home. She worked at Bradford-White Corporation for over 30 years, retiring in 2002. She was an active member of the VFW Post 7581 Ladies Auxiliary in Wayland and had served as the auxiliary’s president and was currently chairing the VFW Cancer Aid and Research Fund. She enjoyed spending time with her seven great-grandchildren and could not pass by a garage sale without stopping. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Ora and Alma Ryan; her husband, Lewellyn “Ace” Abbott; brothers, Ora Jr., Walter and Keith Ryan. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Ann (Gregg) Conrad; son, Jeffrey (Rebecca) Abbott; and daugh­ ter, Cathy (Norman Jr.) Noviskey; nine grandchil­ dren, Michael (Danielle) and Matthew Cramer, Adam Conrad, Jason (Marcia) and Auxiliary service will begin at 12:50 p.m. followed by her funeral service at 1 p.m. with Pastor Tony Shumaker offici­ ating. Burial will take place in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the VFW #7581 Ladies Auxiliary Cancer Fund, 735 S. Main St., Wayland, MI 49348, will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for Margaret's family. 4 tss b I» M knxfc iim• * 7 * Cal Abbott, Carmen and Nicole Noviskey, Erin Prichard and Austin Quesada; seven great-grandchildren, Josalyn and Jeremiah Cramer, Hailey Abbott, Julian, Samuel and Joslyn Abbott and Brady Prichard; and brother, David (Elinor) Ryan. Margaret's family will receive friends, Monday, August 12, 2013, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, Middleville, where a VFW #7581 Ladies shear pleasure HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR CUT PERM GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the V s Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for 7 more information. lf OFF Conditioning Treatment S’ with any salon service COLOR NAILS HAIR CARE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY CM cr> § 122 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 _____269-795-7719 _ hk. >• vv "A V ■ > > * J I/t �•■4 / * * * A — The Sun and News, Saturday, August 10, 2013/ Page 7 Village and Bradford White work together on trail extension plans by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer The first domino of trans­ ferring land and easements has been set in motion, leav­ ing Bradford White and Middleville village officials hoping everything falls into •!• place smoothly. For Bradford White, it * means continued expansion of its manufacturing facility as planned. For the village of Middleville, it means contin­ uation of a plan to extend the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail closer to the river. With Bradford White’s purchase of the former Geuke’s Market property and its planned expansion at the main manufacturing plant, the village plans for extension of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail have to be adjusted. 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This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your Jones local Edward Financial Advisor. to its facility for expansion. The village, the Thomapple Trail Association and now Bradford White each hold in the one-third interest Rail Michigan Central Company Railroad grade. Village officials voted Tuesday to sell for $1 their share of the right-of-way to Bradford White, opening the door for the Thomapple Trail Association to do the same. With the sale, Bradford White will grant the village and trail association a perma­ nent 20-foot easement on the property for construction and maintenance of the trail, public use of the trail, and improvement of the trail. The trail will be 100 feet from the river, Bradford White has also increased its share of costs toward the rail trail project from $200,000 to $300,000 to help the village meet the matching•Sj grant funds needed and to pay for additional costs created by moving the trail closer to the river. Because of the move, the trail will require more board•!• walks along wetland area an(j wju require wetland mitjgation. Village council members ajso agreed to working with Bradford White on a wetland mitigation site once it’s approved by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The mitigation could take place on village-owned property at the north end of the trail doser to Crane Road, Village manager Rebecca Fleury said Bradford White officials have been very cooperative in working with the village on a grant appli­ cation for the trail expansion. The grant must be submitted to the Michigan Department of Transportation by Aug. •It 12. The only ripple in approv­ ing the agreement came when some council members said they had concerns about approving the agreement at a committee of the whole meeting rather than at a reg­ ular council meeting. The committee of the whole meetings are generally used as a time for council members to discuss in depth matters and to make recom­ mendations for the council to consider at a later council meeting. Since all council members attend the commit­ tee of the whole meetings, they have at times made decisions on matters when pressed for time. “It’s not the intent of the committee of the whole to vote on things," said council member Joyce Lutz. Council member Sue Reyff said, in the future, the council should try to take these issues to the council meetings for a vote. Fleury explained that Bradford White wanted the issue voted on at the commit­ tee of the whole meeting rather than wait another week for the council meeting so it can stay on schedule with its construction proj­ ects. Antique/Classic Car Display Tuesday, August 20th 6:00-7:30pm 2 •I i Come and show off your "pride and joy" while enjoying some ice cream with our residents. 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L <>< 7 ■< Members of the Thornapple Kellogg High School Marching Band spent hours on the football field practicing for the upcoming marching season. The first home football game for the Trojans will be Thursday, 7 p.m. Aug. 29. M & - - JL - <* II ■X I —* ~ A fl 1 WWW * r . < V Beth Swart, a junior, concentrates while playing the clarinet. I — t • 1'^ kiv *• » Isabella Balsitis, a sophomore, takes a break during a long afternoon of practice. Even though school won’t be back in session for almost another month, members of the Thornapple Kellogg High r School Marching Band spent this week at band camp preparing their routine for the upcoming football season. 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The 11 members of the Waste Oversight Solid Committee preferred to sound out local opinion and report back to the commis­ sioners themselves, rather than sending the commis­ sioners out to gather feed­ back. Summarizing the altema*4 X tive that is preferred by the commissioners, Fiala said the choices presented to the commissioners reflected 18 months of study and work by the Solid Waste Oversight Committee, a committee that he observed is composed of varied professionals. Fiala is a member of the committee because the Barry County Road Commission of which he is chair must be represented since the county operates a landfill. Other members are Eric Pessell, director of environmental issues, Barry-Eaton Health Department; Jeff Mansfield, city manager, Hastings; Rebecca Fleury, village manager. Village of Middleville; Tom Rooks, BAND, from previous page * -e j **■•*>. s • k 1 ■■ I . a 6 Township Orangeville supervisor, Barry County Association; Supervisors Joyce Snow, Barry County Commissioner. Representing the general public are Jill Brown and Joanne Barnard; Robert Taylor represents the solid waste industry, Steve Essling represents the recycling industry , and John represents Textcr health/environmental profes­ sionals. The proposed concept for the recycling program that is favored by county commissioners for recycling would require a $15 annual pay­ ment by users to the trash hauler, who would turn those funds over to the county. It is estimated that the fee would about raise about $180,000, enough to support the cost of a half-time coordinator and the purchase of bins for six drop-off stations plus a spare bin (7 bins). The county would franchise trash haulers, approximately six or seven being adequate for Barry County in Fiala s esti­ mation. This concept is modeled after a program in Eaton County. The program would be voluntary. If a trash cus­ tomer of a franchised hauler does not want curbside recy­ cling, the customer does not have to pay for it. If the cus­ tomer wants curbside recy­ cling, the hauler can charge a fee for the service. It is entirely up to the customer to buy the service. Fiala added that one of the things •< discovered is the wide variation in costs among haulers. Costs varied from $14 to $30 a month. The six drop-off stations would be placed around the county so that a drive to one would be no greater than the diagonal distance across the township. Continuing his remarks. Fiala said he personally pre­ ferred a model offered by Allegan County which takes advantage of a state law allowing municipalities to levy up to $25 annually on residential tax bills to cover the costs. He observed that the commissioners appear to be very leery of adding anv­ thing to a tax bill. A quick and informal survey of the audience indicated that no one objected to adding $25 to tax bills to pay for recy­ cling. Fiala said that one of the issues raised is the charge that a part-time coordinator would be an expansion of government. The coordinator would be required to com­ municate w ith the public and prov ide information about sen ices. recycling services. He regards the coordinator as an absolute must. Another concern the Solid Waste Oversight Committee considered was the advan­ tage of collecting the materi­ al and selling it. Fiala said the committee decided it would be better to gather some experience before investing in the space, machinery, and staff that would be needed to imple­ ment such a program. (hat Observing Orangeville spends about $8,000 a year from its gener­ al fund dollars for the current recycling services, he said the advantage to adopting a county wide model is the removal of the cost from the general fund budget In the discussion follow ing Fialas presentation. board members raised the question of those who would use a recycling service with­ out paving anything towards the costs. There w as general agreement that there are always a few who choose to The use but not pay. expressed view was that the effort necessary to ensure everybody paid something would add more costs than revenues the additional would provide. The board agreed and directed Supervisor Tom Rook and Trustee Robert Perino to draft a letter of sup­ port to the Barry County Commissioners. WE HAVE JOBS! Since 2010 our customer companies have hired-in 3,700+ of our temporary employees I Join EG at our Local Job Fair Fri, Aug 16, 9am - 2pm Hastings Public Library 227 E. 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Weeks explained to coun­ cil members at the commit­ tee of the whole meeting Tuesday that, in 1996. the nitrate levels from Well 3 reached levels where action was needed The council at at time opted to place a bedrock well at the same location, allowing blending of water from the two wells. Weeks said, since last year, nitrate levels have started to rise again and there are few adjustments left to correct the situation Staff has met with engi­ neers from Williams and Works to review options. Those options have been shared with the Department of Environmental Quality, as well. Weeks shared four possi­ ble options with the council and recommended the coun­ cil consider two of the options in particular. He sug­ gested the first option is to construct a new well where the village Well I is now located and to upgrade Well I to increase output. Estimated cost of a new well is $308,000, while CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Merting Minuto The minutes for the July 17th, 2013 Township Board of Trustees Meeting which were approved on Aug. 7th, 2013, are posted at the Township Offices at 8196 Broadmoor •I* Ave., and on the website at www.caledoniatuwnship.org 77MD„, 07710520 4 V r J h I Tows ship o Yashes Springs M4 N M1WI ROAD M» MTDDIXVTLLX MICHIGAN / FAX M6 7M-B9M YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOST A CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) CLASS on Thursday, August 22, 2013 in the Township Hall at 284 N. Briggs Road from 6-10:00 pm. the cost is $30.00 per person Heat attack, drowning, electric shock and other problems may cause a person’s heart to stop pumping blood, this cardiac arrest and can hap pen anywhere at any time. You are encouraged to learn this life saving technique because the life you save could be that of a loved one. During this class you will have hands on learning of how to use an * AED" Automatic External Defibrillator. Robyn Nyenhuis a certified paramedic from Wayland Emergency .Services is a certified American Heart Association instructor. Upon completion of the "Heart Saver” class, participants will receive a ref­ erence book and a card verifying class completion. No continuing edu­ cation credits are offered. Call the township office at 269-795-9091 to register. Space is limited. upgrading the existing Well > 4 1 could be as much as $40,000 Other options discussed included purchasing proper­ ty close to Well I for a new well and well field, or upgrading Well 4 to increase blending capabilities. Weeks said the village Well 1 is the best well and is doing very well. He said put­ ting another well there will not interfere with the well capacity. Council member Sue Reyff said she feels strongly that something needs to be done as quickly as possible. ’We have to be careful with our water." contended Reyff. “We can t just put a band aide on it. It’s very seri­ ous. It’s so important and we have to proceed." Other council members agreed, but said they want more information before making a final decision about which option is best. They would like to see more definite costs, if possible, have more information about the wells being close togeth­ er and what potential harm and benefits there are, and possible funding sources for such a project. They agreed to discuss the matter again at their Sept. 3 committee of the whole meeting. In other matters Tuesday: • Council member Phil VanNoord asked the council to consider changes at the Main Street and Grand Rapids Street intersection. He told council he notices traffic backing up at certain times in the morning when workers are heading to Bradford White. Other coun­ cil members said similar backups happen in the after­ noon when first shift workers get out. Van Noord suggest­ ed that the council could consider creating a round­ about intersection or remove the stop sign on Main Street to allow for better traffic movement. "I’m just bring­ ing it up for everyone to con­ sider. Just take a look at that 4 intersection at different times of the day. I'm just asking VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT 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 (the “Village ’) has adopted Village Ordinance No. 2070 (the “Ordinance”). The principal provisions of the Ordinance are summarized as follows: Section 1 of Ordinance No. 2070 approves the sale of Village-owned surplus real property described as an undivided 1/3 interest in the unimproved Michigan Central Rail Company Railroad Grade located within the Village and authorizes Village officials to execute and deliver necessary closing documents for the conveyance of the proper­ ty to the purchaser thereof. Section 2 of the Ordinance provides for the severability of the Ordinance in the event a portion of the Ordinance is determined to be unenforceable. lit Section 3 of the Ordinance provides for the publication and effective date of the Ordinance. Village Ordinance No. 2070 will 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. A copy of the foregoing Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2070, may be examined or pur­ chased at the Village offices, 100 East Main Street, within the Village, during Village office hours. Dated: August 6, 2013 VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE "We have to be careful with our water. We can’t just put a band aide on it. It’s very serious. It’s so important and we have to proceed.” Council member Sue Reyff you to look at it." he said. O Council members said they are not in favor of creating a round-about. Some said the current system seems to work fairly well with the exception of those peak times. Council members instructed the village attor­ ney to review a proposed lease agreement with Freedom Net for leasing space on the village water tower by the Thomapple Kellogg schools. The Internet-service company asked the village leaders to consider allowing it to place an antennae on the tower that could provide high-speed Internet service to many areas of the village and sur­ rounding areas that currently are not serviced by high­ speed Internet. Council members said they would like some input from the attorney about what would be a reasonable lease agree­ ment since the company will be using the village water tower and not have to build their own structure. Village Attorney Mark Nettleton said his office has dealt with similar situations and can make some recommendation for the council to consider at its September committee of the whole meeting. Village Manager Rebecca Fleury presented the council members with various samples of rental housing ordinances and cer­ tification programs from other communities. The vil­ lage council has expressed interest in creating a rental property certification pro­ gram for the village. Council members said they will dis­ cuss it again at their September committee of the whole meeting. Concerns were dis- PUBLISHER’S NOTICE; All real estate advertising in thin news­ cussed about parking and unloading at the Crane Road bndge. Some area residents have asked the council to consider ’no parking’ signs along the bndge. Fleury said there are reportedly vehicles stopping to unload kayaks and canoes or fishing equip­ ment. Village President Charlie Pullen said he would like more research before approving more restrictions. Council members said they will look at the area and see what can be done. • Fleury presented a list of projects to be completed in the next three years using Act 51 monies. The village learned recently it is in noncompliance with the Michigan Department of Transportation in regard to using Act 51 funds for non­ motorized projects. In order to be compliant, the village needs to develop a plan to spend $21,442 on approved non-motorized projects. The projects have to be trans­ portation-oriented and not recreational. Sidewalks and trails in parks are usually viewed as recreational and not qualify ing for the Act 51 funds. Some repairs to trails can be done using those lit funds. The proposed 2013 project list includes: $3,000 for trail and sidewalk pan­ ning for the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail; $1,000 for a bike rack installation; and $6,000 for sidewalk exten­ sion to the schools along Bender Road. In 2014. the list includes: $6,442 for side­ walk extension projects yet to be determined; $2,000 for a Crane Road bike lane. In 2015, the projects include: $ 1,000 for a new Main Street bridge bike lane and $8,000 for an East Main Street bike lane from Grand Rapids Street to the village limits. Council will consider the proposals at its Aug. 13 council meeting. '■ $ % r V £ |U % s' J I Z' $ Executive Director Position I I I Lincoln Meadow Senior Apartments • • * * Full or Part-time , sition ![• Friendly helpful attitude. Highly Motivated Individual Supervision of small staff and tenants in 50 apartments. Skills needed: computer accounting - Quick Book. Microsoft Office & Excel; Professional verbal & written communication skills; Grant writing experience. • Smoke free facilities. * Lincoln Meadow is affiliated with HUD Mall resume to: Lincoln Meadow 500 Lincoln St., Middleville, MI 49333 or www.lincolnmeadow.org j'ii" * •• kpai I STH I at'a 0681M29 77M01W NOTICE OF ' ’fill lid PUBLIC HEARING taUiI i THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Uh I Mteta MONDAY August 26, 2013 7:00 P.M. At Thomapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 Please be advised the Thornapple Township i II ty Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 26, 2013 at 7pm or as soon thereafter as possible. 1 *181W The public hearings will take place In the Township Hall, 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, for the purpose of considering: 1) Special Use *120: Major Home Occupation. The applicant is seeking a Special Use to operate a Home Based Gunsmith Business on Parcel *08-14-033-012-40, located at 10110 Hidden Meadow Drive, Middleville Ml. [Twp. Ord. Sec. 19.43(c)]. 2) Special Use *114 by Aggregate Industries is seeking a renew­ al of a mineral extraction permit on Parcels *08-14-031 -01400 & Parcel *08-14-031 -015-00 (2380 N. Patterson Rd. in Section 31 in Thomapple Township. (Twp. Ord. Sec. 19.53: Mineral Extraction). *r ■ 5 S Sip 'Mhi paper to subject tn the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which Copies of these Special Land Use Applications are available collectively make it illegal to advertise to the public during regular business hours at the Township any preference, limitation or discrimi­ offices at 200 E. Main Street, Middleville. Written comments nation based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention. to will be received until the day of the hearing al the same address. s '^1 make any such preference, I imitation or discrimination ' Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with Township Regular Business Hours pregnant Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - women and people securing custody of Friday 9 a.m. - Noon parents or legal custodians, i I 4 p.m.; 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 Written comments regarding these applications may be addressed to: Secretary, Thornapple Township Planning Commission, P.O. Box 459, Middleville, Ml 49333. •K are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980 Linda Gasper, Planning Commission Secretary The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927 9275 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE 77580262 oeeooue American# with Disabilities Notice Persons with special access needs should contact the Township Cleric at 269 795-7202 no less than 72 hours before the hearings. _________ Susan Wietstra, Thomapple Township Clerk s % �The Sun and News, Saturday August 10, 2013 Page 11 •• South Kent Clinic to combine public health, dental care The Kent County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution Friday to purchase an existing build­ ing, the former Kentwood Library at 4700 Kalamaz •I* SE, for use by the Kent County Health Department. This purchase will allow the Wyoming (852 47th Street) and Kentwood * ‘ ’ (1620 44th Street) satellite clinics to •It operate under one roof. Currently, the county rents two facilities for these clin­ ics. Commissioners unani­ mously passed a second reso­ % lution, to enter into an agree ­ ment with the Michigan Community Dental Clinics, to operate at the site. This building site allows WIC, immunization and other clients to receive serv­ ices and the ability to refer si 'A W cs jus; Sc W s" Sv* NS sS SIS those clients directly for den­ tal services, all at one site. These clients are typically uninsured, on Medicaid, or can’t afford oral health care, said Adam London, adminis­ trative health officer of the Kent County Health Department. The Community Health Needs Assessment, complet­ ed in 2011, found residents placed access to oral health ranked fifth among 44 priori­ ties. Support from the clinic came from many oral health specialists, those in health and human services, from the education sector and other advocacy groups, London said. Kent County worked closely with leaders in the City of Kentwood to pur­ chase the library, which has been vacant since 2010. In addition to the purchase, funding capital upgrades and GM improvements, with renova­ tions expected to cost an esti­ mated S2.5 million. “We are very fortunate that here in Kent County to have some very generous foundations who stepped for­ ward," said Wayman Britt, assistant county administra­ tor. “More than $567,000 came from supporters who saw a need and answered our call for help.” Other funding is coming from the County General Capital and Fund Improvement Plan. 44 We at the Kent County Health Department believe availability of dental services will reduce the number of emergency department visits dren who have Medicaid due to dental and jaw issues, cent of adults tn Kent County and aid in early detection of had not seen the dentist in the insurance do not have a den­ diabetes and heart disease,” past year, including 48 per­ tal provider - a total of said Adam London, adminis­ cent of those without dental 22,300 children ages 10 and trative health officer of the insurance, according to the younger. The current supply Kent County County Health Behavioral Risk Factors of dentists serving lowDepartment. “We anticipate Survey from 2008. That same income patients in Kent more than 9,000 clients will study also says sixty-five County is only 29 percent of be able to access dental care percent of Kent County chil- what is needed. through the clinic.” ■i The site of the South Kent Loan Huynh Clinic is less than a half-mile The from the current Kentwood 616-891-9703 r ' Monday 9-7; REW public health clinic, and f Tuesday Wednesday 11:15-7; t about four miles from the Thursday-Saturday 9-7 Barber Stolon Wyoming clinic. Il is located ML &£.. CaMfoma. Mf 49916 6561 Jasonvtfit Farms ■ near two routes of The Rapid, • Haircut, Finish w/Hot Cream making it accessible to those Around Hairline. Ear Waxing • for only$11.00 who require bus transporta­ • Mens Facials • S25.00 tion. The anticipated dale for i Perm Facials •Womens Haircut Color lhe opening is spring of 2014. $14.00 $35.00 $50.00 $30 00 Data supports the need for Look sharp for Bock-To-School MM* more dental care for those with a Fresh Haircut! without insurance or on Medicaid. Twenty-six per­ Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Barry Community Resource Connection Fair offering free services J S'i! io 1 Hit r tai 111 It i/ / I teas I L II i. I ii , imWiwj W B mid Wit OK 2 r J I Need a haircut? How about an eye exam9 Blood pressure or glucose screen­ ing? Vaccines? How about legal advice, or information about services offered by various social service agen­ cies and organizations? ’They’re all free during the Barry fifth annual Resource Community Connection Fair from 10 am. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. arry Aug. 14. at the Enrichment Community Center 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. <4 The event ives people access to more than 35 agen­ cies and services ranging from housing, education, food programs and health and employment services and more,” said Barry Way United County Care of Continuum Amanda Coordinator Lake MGull Hoeksma. Community Church is bring­ ing trailer of gently used clothes where families can ‘shop.’ Stylists from local salons will donate their time to give haircuts. And when families are ready to leave the fair, they will get book and a big grocery bag filled with hygiene items — and they are all free. “And, there’s no need to qualify by income. Anyone who needs information or would like to take advantage of the free services is wel­ come,” said Hoeksma. “Sometimes, people come for one specific thing, but then they look around and find there are a lot of other opportunities and services that they can sign up for." Hoeksma said the resource fair will be set up in Leason Sharpe Hall and the parking lot at the Enrichment Center. “This year, we are piggy­ backing with the Fresh Food Initiative, which is across the street on the same day,” she said. “This should make it easier for people to attend because they can pick up their food and then come across the street and access the free services and infor­ mation. Representatives from the agencies participating in the resource fair said it is a great opportunity. “1 see a variety of need my clients have on a daily basis," said Department of Human Services caseworker Sheryl Dykstra. “The Barry Resource [Community] Connection Fair helps to address many of those needs in one place at one time. I also was able to network with many other agencies at the fair to belter provide information to help my clients.” Rose WallaceAmy Robinson. senior manager of housing rehabilitation for Community Action, agrees. 44 [It] is a great way for the residents that may need services to see all that Barry County offers," she said. Agencies and organizations participating in this arry year’s event include County Home Improvement, Catholic Family Services, Community Action, Fair of Center Housing Public input sought for cto 0, w !* Si fr * I <*&**. *1 Wq t ■■ r & J p I A *11 f I I MF Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations Wayland Hastings 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 216 N. Main 792-0515 MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED 06801160 Host an Exchange Student Today! (for 3,5 or 10 months) Make a lifelong friend from abroad. Enrich your family with another culture. 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Eye and ENT Specialists, Pennock Health Pennock Services, Pennock Be Healthy. Pine Rest, Family Support Center, Head Start. Big Brothers * tig Sisters, arry County Early On, Cares, Manna's Market, United First Hastings Methodist Church Food •n Michigan State Pantry, University Extension, Gull Lake Community Church, County Humane Barry Adventist Society, Community Church. Barry County Commission on County Barry Aging, Department. Sheriff’s Human Department of Services, Disability Network of Southwest Michigan, legal service, Michigan Michigan Works, Rehabilitation Services, My Alpha Place and Veterans Affairs-Barry County United Way. Bard Bloom, O.D. The public's assistance with formulation of a new five-year countywide parks and recreation plan is the goal of an online survey being offered by the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board in association with the Charlton Park Village and Museum Board. The 2014 Recreation Plan will serve as a guide for the future development of recre­ to ation opportunities for Barry County residents and visi­ tors. Public suggestion for the plan can be made through the online survey at www.surveymonkey.eom/s/ until BarryCountyParks Sept. 6. A link will also pro­ vided on the Barry County website at www.barry coun­ ty, org. For those unable to access the online survey, printed copies will be available in public libraries throughout Barry County. Comments and suggestions are also wel- to corned via email parks@barrycounty.org. “Parks and recreation is a vital component of our everyday lives,” says Parks and Recreation Board mem­ ber Debbie Jensen. “Outdoor recreation opportunities pro­ vide a range ot well-docu­ mented benefits to physical and mental health, as well as strengthening the economic prosperity of the community. The parks and recreation board is a 12-member volun­ teer board responsible for county recreation facilities with the exception of Charlton Park. “We have a talented and enthusiastic board with a lot of ideas for improve­ ments.” says Jensen, “but we have to be realistic given the current funding and lack ot paid staff. We need to hear from the public to set priori­ ties for the future." This is the second of sev­ eral opportunities for the public to provide input on the plan following a public input meeting in May. A sec­ ond public meeting will be held in the fall when the results of the survey will be presented, along with pro­ posed action items for the next five years. A draft of the final plan will also be avail­ able for public comment for a period of 30 days prior to its adoption. The current five-year plan expires in December. A new plan is required by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in order for the county’ to qualify for state and federal grant fund­ ing. 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Businesses and vendors provided samples and tastes of some of their favorite offering* — everything from turkey legs to ice cream, pizza and com on the cob The annual event is aimed to showcase the many offer­ ings within the community. Thomapple Township and Middleville village officials greeted visitors offering a chance for voters to get to know their elected represen­ tatives. Th J I 1 5" s-w—J • * ' z I ■ ■a * II*1 st Local cooks and servers were kept busy with a line of customers. i J U1 Lois Bremer enjoys a turkey leg hull/ rr M ./I' Your local agent insures your Students attend transportation Business institute at Michigan Tech FARM BUREAU INSURANCE9 / Lynn Denton 139 W. State Street Hastings 269-945-4520 ldenton@fbinsmi.com theLynnDentonAgency.com mb Twenty-nine high school students from five states recently took part in the twoweek-long National Summer Transportation Institute held on the campus of Michigan Technological University. Theodor Smith of Alto and Edward Fenwick of Richland were among the students participating. NSTI students took part in a competitive application process, with only the most promising future scientists and engineers being selected for the program. All partici­ pants were awarded a $2,000 scholarship. The students learned about airplanes, trains, ships and automobiles through handson activities and group proj­ ects. Students toured the Mackinac Bride Authority and got behind-the-scenes looks at one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. Students also visited the Sault Locks to learn first­ hand about the world's largest waterway traffic sys­ tem. Students also got a taste of college life during the pro*4 J I All Makes and Models • Complete Collision Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Frame Repair • Class Repair Call • •• 269) 795-9596 i All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... 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Donkey Ollie Kids A Cookin' Donkey Ollie Terry’s Tips Government Meetings Donkey Ollie Catholic Forum Kids A Cookin' Bluegrass on Stage Donkey Ollie Kids A Cookin' Donkey Ollie Terry's Tips Government Meetings Donkey Ollie Catholic Forum Kids A Cookin' Spin! of Life Peace Church Bluegrass on Stage Donkey Ollie Kids A Cookin Donkey Ollie Terry's Tips Government Meetings Donkey Ollie Catholic Forum Kids A Cookin' Bible Study Donkey Olhe Spirit of Life Bluegrass on Stage Peace Church Kids A Cookin Caledonia Village meeting Donkey Ollie Ti sTi —4 ro �The Sun and News, Saturday, August 10, 2013/ Page 13 Michigan’s fall high school sports season starts Monday i ♦ ’ i V ¥• The Jessica Price Band, which includes (from left) Shauna Preslar, Kyle Preslar, Jessica Price and Johnny Price, will be the warm-up act for Lifehouse and Daughtry at Rock The Rapids Wednesday, Aug. 21. Jessica Price Band to perform at Rock The Rapids * I Jessica Price Band, the party will start at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Lifehouse will follow, with Daughtry closing out the night. Gates are set to open at 6 p.m. Visit http://rocktherapids.org for more information on the con­ cert. The Jessica Price Band also will be playing at the upcoming Barry County Relay for Life event at the Barry Expo. Visit www.jessicapriceband.com for additional information on the band. of “America's Got Talent” in 2008. She has performed nationally in a variety of venues, including the MGM Grand Casino and Resort. Her band is made up of her brother Johnny Price and good friends Kyle and Shauna Preslar, who are all from this area, as well. The Jessica Price Band recently finished its debut album, “Lost In A Dream.” With the addition of the Rock The Rapids, Grand Rapids’ original music festi­ val, announced this week that not only will the celebra­ tion begin earlier than planned, local favorite Jessica Price Band will kick off the entertainment at Rock The Rapids Wednesday, Aug. 21. 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If the airborne receiv­ er is contacted and driven out •It of bounds, the result of the play is an incomplete pass. - Following a penalty7 on the kicking team for kick catch interference on a fair catch play, the receiving team can opt to take a free kick after the 15-yard penal­ ty has been enforced. In soccer, Michigan has adopted the National Federation rule involving the disqualification from a game when a player receives a sec­ ond yellow card and the sub­ sequent red card. Now, in addition to the player being ejected from the contest, that team will have to continue the game a player down. A player receiving a yellow card must leave the game immediately, but now may reenter at the next available opportunity, and no longer have to sit out for 10 min­ utes. There are no substantial rules change in other fall •It sports. The 2013 Fall campaign culminates with post-season tournaments beginning with the upper peninsula girls tennis finals the week of Oct. 1, and wraps up with the foot­ ball playoff finals on November 29-30. "SENSIBLE" about your water! SEE THE DIFFERENCE Over 35 years of experience The Aug. 5 meeting opened with singing. Cathy and Shirley were welcomed back. Patricia reminded every­ one of the workshops coming up in August and September. The group picnic Aug. 12 will be at Patricia's home. j k .til kJ Members will meet at i Lincoln Meadows to weigh SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL in before the picnic. Mileage charts for July SERVICING ALL MAKES AND MODELS ■ should be turned in at the next meeting. The minutes of the July 29 meeting were approved as Calcium and Iron read. Best loser for the week is Helen, with Patricia the ruining your home runner-up. The group showed & appliances? a loss of more than eight pounds this week. » •etty won the food chart See the difference: w ith drawing, with Frances, • No iron stains Helen, Jan, Patricia, Joyce * F B., Sharon, Donna and Alice • No hard waler stains P. also participating. Patricia won the ha-ha box, and Alice • Clean & clear water P. and Jane won the 50/50 \ drawing. Patricia shared a short pro­ Stop in for your free gram. o water test! The meeting closed with the TOPS and KOPS pledges The next meeting will be AY NA RD’S J WATER CONDITIONING Aug. 12. Visitors are welcome to attend the meetings each Stop staining laundry, sinks and Monday at 500 Lincoln showers. Call Today! Meadows, beginning at 5 for Authorized PRO’S PICK Dealer weigh-in, with the meeting I starting at 5:30 and ending at 6 p.m. 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 49316 For more information, call On the corner of M-37 and 100th Street Patricia, 616-868-0463, or Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-6pm and Sat. 8:30am-2pm www.maynardswaterconditioning.com Betty, 616-765-3483. 1 LIT* * i t * We will be paying top dollar for unwanted vehicles! Now Buying: Aluminum Wheels $10’ Automotive Batteries $8’ ~ 5* * * W;. •prices subject to change. J country, tennis. tennis, soccer, swimming and diving, and volleyball in the fall is August 23. This year, only one foot­ ball date precedes Labor Day, and most varsity games will take place on Thursday, August 29, that week. Subvarsity competition may begin on Wednesday, August 28. In Week 1, 253 games will be played on Thursday, 74 contests will be played on Friday, and 12 games will be played on Saturday. There are several signifi­ cant rules changes on foot­ ball for 2013: - Pass interference no longer is an automatic first down if against the defense, or does it result in a loss of down if against the offense. Both are a 15-yard mark off from the previous spot, and the down is replayed except when the penalty against the defense results in a first down. - If a player's helmet comes off during a play, it is illegal participation and a 15yard penalty if that player continues to participate in a play; and a personal foul and a 15-yard penalty if a player from the opposing team initi­ ates contact with a player whose helmet has come off. - On a catch, an airborne receiver whose forward SCHIMRS II s’ ?! Approximately 110,000 student-athletes in begin practice in eight sports in which Michigan High School Athletic Association •It sponsors post-season tourna­ ments next week, signaling the beginning of the 2013-14 •It Fall sports season. Practice sessions begins on Monday (August 12) in football, followed by all other sports on Wednesday (August 14). Practice in football must begin on August 12 for all schools wishing to begin regular season games the weekend of August 2931. Schools must have 12 days of preseason practice at all levels before their first game, which may not occur before 16 calendar days. All football schools must also conduct at least three days of practice before beginning contact, and those sessions may not include any pads. In golf and tennis, compe­ . tition may commence no ear­ lier than after three separate days of team practice, and not before seven calendar days. The first day competition may take place in golf and tennis is August 21. In all other fall sports, contests can take place after seven days of practice for the team and not before 9 calendar days. The first day competi­ tion may take place in cross L} -a BATTERIE NEWs65 *r Is ft £ CT*-* I Plus V Exchange I O £ USED$25 TA t& CD GO ▲ 616789170303 NEW & USED — OTHER BRANDS AVAILABLE i �Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, August 10, 2013 MHSAA has come up with 1 r XI i a new hot weather policy * Al' IK 9C x * — Bull Creek teams finishes second in Tri-Comm League The Bull Creek Veterinary girls’ softball team from Middleville finished second this summer in the Tri-Comm League, playing against teams from Martin, Dorr, Hopkins and Allegan. The Bull Creek girls were 8-2 in the Major Division, for 11-12 year olds. Bull Creek team members are (front from left) Kiara Blough, Alissa Wiers, Carly Grummet, Kasee Snowden, Breanna Lake, (back) coach Steve Green, Stephanie Green, Kara Burbridge, Shylin Robirds, Erica Cairns, coach John Lake and coach Greg Burbridge. Missing from photo are Maddie Hess and Allie Horning. Meet the Scots day planned for Aug. 17 Caledonia football will host its annual Meet the Scots day Saturday, Aug. 17, at Ralph E. Meyers Stadium in Caledonia. The event starts with reg­ istration at the south entrance to the stadium from 8:30 a.m. until 8:55 a.m. for youth who would like to take part in the Punt, Pass and 40-yard dash competition. The competition will be for those entering grades one through eight. Medals will be awarded to the top three placers in each age division. The event begins at 9 a.m. and will run until 10 a.m. That youth competition will be followed by a varsity scrimmage and a junior var­ sity versus freshmen scrim­ mage from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The cost to participate in DOBBIN'S •*- E I nf. 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Call anytime lor Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-899-879-7985 24 HOUR TOWINC SERVICE AVAILABLE Caledonia Community Cable Corporation Channel r k Watch Us: Caledonia’s Public Access, Education, Government Station - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY ■ ■ ■ Volunteers to help with graphics, digital projection, journalism and office assistant. Fill out applications on www.caledoniatv.com «•»«< Caledonia Community Cable Corporation Years Studio location: 9809 Cherry Valley Ave SE (M37-West Side) Mailing Address: PO Box 288, Caledonia, Ml 49316 Email Address: lnfo@caledoniatv.com • • 3 With the beginning of a new year for high school sports just a week away, members of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) have been preparing to follow a new model policy for hot weather activity, guided by a new publication and a rules meeting emphasis on heat and hydration. The MHSAA Representative Council adopted a Model Policy for Managing Heat & Humidity earlier this year, a plan many schools have since adopted at the local level. The plan directs schools to begin mon­ itoring the heat index at the activity site once the air tem­ perature reaches 80 degrees, and provides recommenda­ tions when the heat index reaches certain points, includ­ ing ceasing activities when it •!• rises above 104 degrees. The model policy •!• is out­ lined in a number of places, including a new publication called Heat Ways, which is available for download from the MHSAA Website. Heat Ways not only provides the •II •Il model policy, but addresses the need for proper acclimati­ zation in hot weather. 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, and especially since they are preventable in most cases with the proper precau­ tions. In football, data from the National Federation of State High School Associations shows that 41 high school players have died from heat stroke between 1995 and 2012. Even before the days of the Internet, the MHSAA held a leadership role in providing resources each Spring to assist schools in their prepa­ ration for hot pre-season practices. In addition to the information now contained in Heat Ways, the Association is making dealing with heat, hydration and acclimatization the topic for its required pre­ season rules meetings for coaches and officials. The 15minute online presentation spends a fair amount of time talking about the need for good hydration in sports, regardless of the activity or time of year. The Health & Safety Resources page of the MHSAA Website has a set a number of links to different publications and information, and a free online presentation from the National Federation of State High School Associations. Visit MHSAA.com, click on Schools, and then on Health & Safety Resources to find the information. “We know now more than we ever have about when the risk is high and who is most at risk, and we're fortunate to be able to communicate that information better than ever before to administrators, coaches, athletes and parents, said John E. “Jack” Roberts, executive director of the MHSAA. “Heat stroke is almost always preventable, and we encourage everyone to avail themselves of the information on our website.” Roberts added that the first days of formal practices in hot weather should be more for heat acclimatization than the conditioning of athletes. and that practices in such A J r.J t 'A Call toll-free: 1-800-259-4150 Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? You can save up to 75% when you fill your prescriptions at our Canadian and International Pharmacy Service. 1 7. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 No. 33/August 17, 2013 138th year John Loftus named Jury finds former pro baseball TAEF ‘Hometown Hero' player guilty on all charges I lol iabi? loitofi □Y 21 i >fIT □nnH snusn moH“ guorf) uftoJ tod 18 ni bnatiu 8 adt Boitob □H to d ovol b Jiw v uo'{ isvsn (BWi£ > tad) ylqsi novo b8 9T3d) Jani gni miwoT iwo! lol aoiaiH »teinT tog list iqm r itenwoi .etnsbi luortrsq □Bit adl orf) yd » b omit by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer John Loftus doesn't con­ sider himself a hero, but his actions to his community and its youth say otherwise. Area Thornapple Foundation Enrichment the named Loftus as “Hometown Hero" for 2013, though Loftus defers any ref­ erence to him as a hero. “I’m not a hero,"says Loftus, “I just do what I think is important." Loftus is known by many in Barry County for his unending support of youth at the Barry County Fair, his dedication to the Veteran's of Foreign Wars, and his love of the Middleville area. He’s also known for his wit and humor. And, after you’ve met him once, you'll never again ask him “How are you doing, John?" He's always prepared to answer that query with a 15-minute reply that puts a grin on everyone's face. Behind the humor, though, there is a man who is com­ mitted to helping the com­ munity in which he lives. His life story is not only about growing up in Irving Township, his service in the military, marrying Margaret Mary, and working and attending church. It is a life where caring for the commu­ nity has always been impor­ tant to him. John Loftus was bom on July 5, 1928 in a home at the corner of College and Walnut in Grand Rapids. His father was John Andrew Loftus ("shanty Irish") and his mother was Alice Olive O'Flynn Loftus ("lace curtain Irish"). His brother was James O'Flynn Loftus. When he was eight years old, following a fire at his home, Loftus was sent to live with his grandfather, Austin Loftus, who lived on Parmalee Road. Around 1935, his father moved to the property and later his father bought the property. He attended the "oneroom schools" in the area including the Pleasant Hill School where Minnie McFall was the teacher. McFall Elementary school was later named after her. Loftus has many memo­ ries of growing up in the area. He thinks fondly of the times he went to downtown Middleville where there was a lot going on. "We had the hotel and shops and places to eat,” he recalls. After he graduated from high school and working for his father, Loftus started working at the Fisher One G.M. plant in Grand Rapids at 36th and Buchanan. He worked there from July 1948 to 1950 when, as he says, "my Uncle Sam called me to serve my country." Loftus served two years of active duty, then was in the 180th and 171st reserve units. He was stationed in Fort Riley, Kansas. Following his return from active duty, Loftus became involved in the VFW. He See LOFTUS, pg. 7 by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Former Major League s aseball player Chad Curtis, once a World Series hero for the New York Yankees, was found guilty Friday afternoon after a week-long trial on six counts of criminal sexual conduct involving three Lakewood High School teens. Cries from the victims who filled the back of the courtroom were echoed by sobs from the victim’s fam­ ily after the verdict was read and Curtis was taken into custody by the Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. Curtis showed little emo­ tion as the verdict was read, but leaned on the table in front of him with both hands appearing to try to steady himself after court adjourned. Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell gave the jurors instructions about 11:30 a.m. and the guilty verdict Chad Curtis was returned at 3 p.m. Prosecuting Assistant Attorney Chris Elsworth, who tried the case, credited the young victims for their poise and honesty on the stand. “All the girls were so believable,” said Elsworth. “They testified for a long time with a lot of emotion." Prosecuting Attorney Julie Nakfoor-Pratt said she was somewhat surprised how quickly the verdict was returned. She said the jury obviously paid attention throughout the week-long trial, discussed the evidence in the jury deliberations and made their decision. The jury did ask twice for information from the court during its deliberations. Sentencing for Curtis is scheduled for 8:15 a.m. Sept. 26 in Circuit Court. Curtis, 44, of Lake Odessa, was a regular sub­ stitute teacher at Lakew High School and volun­ teered to supervise the weight room and assist stu.•It dents w’th weight training and workouts. The week-long trial in Barry County Circuit Court featured testimony from the girls who claimed Curtis touched inappropriately them while alone with them in an isolated training room. Curtis denied all charges. He opted Friday morning 4 See GUILTY, pg. 13 New locks spark discussion at Thornapple Township meeting by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Installation of a new lock­ ing system at the Thomapple Township hall facility sparked discussion when, following Supervisor Mike explanation, Bremer’s Trustee Walter Eavey said he felt going to the new system implied a lack of trust of township employees and res­ idents. He appeared to be particularly concerned about the tracking feature provided by the new system. Every time a card is used, there is a record of when the building was entered using the card and when the user left the building. Bremer explained that dis­ tribution of the cards would be restricted and that, essen­ tially, he and a small com­ mittee would control that distribution. Treasurer Debra Buckowing also defended the new system saying that she and her staff had experi­ enced some frightening situ­ ations when they were alone in the building. She also noted that, in one instance. an attempted theft had actu­ ally been planned by a per­ son viewed as trustworthy. Dealing with questions raised about the use of the building•SJ by outside groups, Bremer said unlocking and relocking times could be pro­ grammed. A review of the recent Taste of Middleville event featuring public officials revealed that the participants thought it was successful in proving an opportunity for residents to meet their local officials from both the town•It ship and the Village of Middleville. Further discussion of adding a code enforcement officer to the staff was deferred by Bremer until work on the budget in Zoning September. Catherine Administrator Getty had said the combined duties were too much for one person. She was requesting relief from the code enforce­ ment duties currently associ­ ated with the position of zon­ •It ing administrator. The possibility of joint Confusion on fireworks regulations sparks debate by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Confusion about how much the village can limit fireworks ignited debate at Tuesday’s “village council meeting. Council member Mike Lytle brought the issue to the previous weeks' committee of the whole meeting requesting the council consider adopting an ordinance to limit the use of fireworks in the vil­ lage. By state law, the village can create an ordinance regu­ lating fireworks use and allowing them only on 10 rec- ognized holidays as well as the day before and the day after those recognized holidaYs- That would limit tire works use to 30 days out of the entire year. The village may also further restrict firework use between the hours of I a.m. and 8 a.m. any day of the --year, The proposed ordinance created for the council to consider Tuesday would restrict the late-night fireworks, but O would allow their use any day the rest of the year. Lytle said that wasn't what he understood when the dis- cussion took place at the committee of the whole meet­ ing and said he favors limit­ ing fireworks to only the possible 30 days of the year. He also wants to ban their use during the late-night hours. There ----- was some discussion council members among about restrictions. No one seemed to object to the restricted hours, but some said they didn't see problems allowing fireworks on days other than the state-allowed like to have fireworks,” said council member Joyce Lutz. Lytle said he believed the state law already regulated the use of the fireworks and only allowed their use on the 30 approved days. ecause of the confusion. Lytle said he would like to table the proposed ordinance and allow the council to discuss it again at the September committee ot the whole meeting. At that time, it may ask tor a different ordinance to be • r** __ _„i_ ___ crafted banning fireworks use 30 days. What if someone has a in the village except on the wedding or are celebrating a day of, day before and day graduation? Sometimes they after approved holidays. planning between the village and the township fell through because of the differences between current ordinances in both communities. Bremer remarked that if they were exploring options, they could standardize their ordinances with the village or they could have the county do the plan­ ning for them as do several other townships in the coun­ ty. Such a move would elim­ inate the need for a zoning officer and a code enforce­ ment officer. discussion Additional with Trivalent, the provider of the township wireless por­ tal. led to the approval of a purchase of a new ceiling mounted portal that should eliminate the difficulties encountered by the current system as the hall continues to undergo renovations. Also authorized by the board was the expenditure of an addi­ tional $ 1,800 to the painting contractor for areas that are adjacent to the renovations. Frank Fiala, member of the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee, was present to provide addi­ tional clarification on the county proposal for recy­ cling. He observed that Middleville had already con­ tracted with a hauler for recycling. Providing back­ ground information on the proposal, Fiala summarized it as a plan that would fran­ chise haulers, charge resi­ dents who use haulers $15 a See LOCKS, pg. 2 In This Issue... • Eyes get muskie at annual Gun Lake meeting • TKHS sets times for schedule changes, enrollments • Council approves three-year non-motorized transportation plan • Kent County youths find success at annual youth fair a i I I �Page 2/The Sun and News. Saturday, August 17, 2013 LOCKS, continued from page year to support the recycling program coordinator at the level of a half-time position, pay for the six drop-off sta­ tions, and pay the fees for the disposal of the recycled r— I I • I aR I I I I I I I I I I I •I material. He said their cur­ rent estimate is about 12,000 families would be paying the $15 fee. There would be no requirement for proof of res­ idency in the county. ; iI ; • 9952 B Cherry Valley Ave SE B Caledonia, MI 49316 • 616-891-2442 ! i nnne cn rn : CHILI : z>iiti rw ttth Featuring ourvery own “Detroit Style- Coney Sauce . I The DNR proposal adopted by the county but not yet enforceable due to some pos­ sible legal issues over the opt-out provision was dis­ cussed briefly by Crai Stolsonburg, chair of the Barry County Board of monKy does „ ol like Commissioners, who said the it. The matter is now now in the hands of the state attorney general. An opinion from the attoniey <?eneral sa>ingthe day Iimit ont thiopt provision provision isis legal legal would would make the ordinance passed Sony. beverage nof included V With presentation of this coupon. Not valid in combination with other discounts Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10:30 - 8:00 06619325 V 7 J VILLAGE I by the commissioners entire! ly legal and enforceable until • repealed or overturned by a court. I The next regularly sched­ uled meeting of the board will b Monday, Sept. 9. at 7 p.m. in the township hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville. GARAGE SALES Village Caledonia August 23rd & 24th 9 AM-5 PM COME AND FIND SOME TREASURES! I Occidents close US-131: send multiple victims to hospitals A three-car collision on U.S. 131 near 100th Street in southern Kent County caused a second accident that seriously injured two adults and sent six children to hos­ pitals. The first accident occurred about 2:15 p.m. Monday involving three vehicles. This occurred just north of 100th Street. One driver in that crash suffered minor injuries. Northbound traffic began to back up while officers inves­ tigated the accident. During that time, a semi stopped on northbound U.S. 131 for the accident when his trailer was struck by a mini van. The van was carrying eight passengers including six children. Firefighters used the JAWS extrication tool to free the occupants of the van. The van driver was trans­ ported to Spectrum Butterworth by ambulance with critical injuries and the front seat passenger was treated as a critical patient ad taken by air ambulance to Spectrum Butterworth. The six children in the van were all transported to DeVos Children's Hospital. Their ages ranged between 6 months and 10 years old. Three of the children were not injured and three are being treated for serious non­ life threatening injuries. All of the van passengers driver and are from Kalamazoo, and as of late Tuesday, all injured occu­ pants had been downgraded to stable condition. The semi driver was not injured. Kent County Sheriffs deputies were assisted at the scene by the Michigan State Police from Rockford and Wayland posts. Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Unit. Allegan County Sheriffs Department and firefighters from •yron Township. Cutlerville, and Leighton Township. AMR responded with multiple ground transportation ambu­ lances. The highway was closed for approximately two hours. Shop collecting school supplies for TK students Ct <1 IT- Au QU £ & -I*** W It it! ’ bl ■■ jk* Herrera's Custom on Ironwerks Yankee Springs Road will host its annual bike run for school supplies to donate to families in need at Thornapple Kellogg Schools. Owner Chris Herrera said this is the fourth year the company has hosted the event. Last year, they gath­ ered more than 1,500 school items for students. The event will take place Saturday, Aug. 24, at noon. Motorcyclists will leave the shop on a 100-mile ride and return to the Yankee Springs business about 5 p.m. for a pig roast and other activities. Anyone may attend the pig roast and other fundrais­ ing events. There is no fee to participate in in the ride. Participants are asked to bring items to donate for school use. The shop is located at 2341 S. Yankee Springs Road. 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IS X1 I 511 1* iTP X * a1 * tJ I i ■: I by Fran Faverman Staff Writer A vision of the “muskie wars” of the 1980s turned an otherwise placid annual meeting of the Gun Lake Protective Association on Saturday, Aug. 10 into a lively interactive debate that included applause, groans, and catcalls over a plan to again stock the lake with muskellunge. “No more muskies!” shouted one member of the audience who was applauded for his vocal opposition to te Michigan Department of Natural Resources plan to once again stock muskel­ lunge, a game fish, in the lake. Sentiment amongst the estimated 100 in attendance ran both ways, however. •It According to Jerry Artz, vice-president of the GLPA, the lake had been stocked with the fish from 1979-83 when the program was dis­ continued. Though the fish had been very successful, it had devastated the perch, bluegills, and bass that had provided most of the fishing on the lake. “Now they plan to stock 1,400 of them every other year for six years beginning in 2014,” Artz said. “The size limit would increase from 42 to 46 inches and, basically, it would be a catch and release program.” Muskies are a predator fish and eat their way up the food chain from minnows to, ulti­ mately, perch and bluegills. The fish had its share of supporters, though, as anoth­ er audience member rose to say that the proposal is part of a DNR plan to make lakes in west Michigan destina­ tions. A representative of the Muskie Alliance, an advoca­ cy group, said there would be tournaments and more traffic on the lake, a com­ ment that drew groans and muttering from many in the audience, who feel there is already enough traffic on the lake, especially on week­ ends. The advocacy group representative also reminded the audience that owning property on the lake does not mean residents own the lake because the lake is owned by the state. GLPA President Jim Riehl said the board had consulted biologist Joel Steenstra for an evaluation of the proposed stocking plan. The largest benefits to the lake are that the muskies would eat the bottom feeders like carp and would provide new sporting opportunities. In the biologist report submitted to the board, Riehl pointed out that there is no survey data on the fish popu­ lation in the lake. The last survey was done in 1985 and concentrated on the muskies. The proposed stocking program could also contaminate the native muskies now in the lake. Also to be considered is the effect the muskie stock­ ing program would have on the aggressive walleye stocking program undertaken by the GLPA in cooperation with the DNR. Also to be considered is the stress on both species as they compete for food, concluded Riehl his remarks by questioning why, if there are native muskies in the lake, they aren't breeding., Since the board has committed $12,000 of GLPA funds to the walleye stocking program over the next few years, the impact of reintroducing a muskie population could be significant. Responding to questions from the audience, Artz said stocking of DNR the muskies in Lake St. Clair had been* very successful. The fish need three levels of water: shallow for spawning, medium for growing, and a deep level for long-term sur­ vival. One of the beliefs is that muskies attack swim­ mers. Artz said they do not. 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Discussion will include how fracking could affect human health, the environ­ ment and property values. The forum will be at the United Church of Wayland, 411 E. Superior St. Call 269792-2418 for more informa­ tion. advocate of the program stat­ ed that muskie fishing was the fastest growing segment of sport fishing in the state. Addressing the question, “What leverage do we have?” Artz answered that the lake is state-owned and they can do it. Riehl added that the board •It has taken the position that the DNR does not have enough information about the lake’s current fish popu­ lation. The board would like a full survey of the lake showing the current popula­ fish tions of different tions species. The last question asked regarding board action was possible board consideration of holding a membership meeting to ask the DNR to present nresent information, information. Riehl •It replied that the board had not considered that possibility. Following discussion of the muskie stocking pro­ gram, Sgt. Julie Jones, commander of the Barry County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol, accompanied by retired Capt. Bill Johnston, provid­ ed an annual review of activ­ ity on the lake. Jones said there had been four arrests on Gun Lake for operating a boat while impaired, 60 cita­ tions for other violations had been issued, and 390 warn­ ings provided. Responding to some questions, Jones said there were sitting field sobriety tests for boaters and they were equipped eauinned with a portable breathalyzer. She noted that they were out on the lake until 11 p.m. most of the time and occasionally after midnight. She said they will respond to calls received after their normal hours on the lake. Johnson provided the annual review of changes in boating laws calling atten•It tion to three new laws this boating season. Any person bom after July 1, 1996, is now required to have a boater’s safety certificate to operate any watercraft with an engine greater than 6 horsepower. The certificate must be carried by the opera­ tor; it is essentially like driv­ ing a car and having one's license immediately avail­ able. Any person being towed behind a watercraft must have on a Type I or 11 per­ sonal flotation device. In other words people tubing, waterskiing, or parasailing must wear the device. The third change allows children between the ages of 6 and 12 to wear a Type I, II, or III personal flotation device certified by the United States Coast Guard while on a personal water craft; Types I and II have collars that will keep head •It above water; Type III does i bw i i ■ OFFERED DAILY i I/ 17 I u 11 \\ 1 I i I 11/n \ I i ■ \ I i SUNDAY THRU WEDNESDAY Wax i Must present coupon. One coupon per person. Not valid ivitli other offers. Expires 9/14/13 Lt 1 I i i • Acrylic Pedicure I- Pink &. White! I • Manicure- | or Shellac Manicure • Pedicure • Waxing • Ge! Nails Eyebrow • Gel Color i i i elected to serve the two years remaining on the term of Dr. Smendik, Doug who resigned because of •It increased responsibilities at Pennock Hospital. Lynn Donaldson, secre­ tary-treasurer of the GLPA. delivered the financial •It. report, noting that the fire­ works display this year had been funded primarily by contributions to the organi­ zation. Membership was down slightly at 988 paid members. The costs of the directory had been covered entirely by advertising rev­ enue. Website usage had risen. In short, the GLPA continues to be in good financial shape. He thanked all who had helped him in the past year. 4 Riehl closed the meeting, thanking the approximate­ ly 100 members who turn out for the annual meeting and reminded them to pick up copies of the new directory. i i a not have a collar. Passengers on a watercraft under the age of six must wear a Type I or 11 personal flotation device. “If it floats, you must have a PFD,” he concluded. Mindful of the tendency of seasonal operators to forget legal requirements, Johnson also provides a handout for people to review the basic laws governing boating. The fireworks display drew rave reviews. Jan Schuiling who, with her fam­ ily primarily, arranges for the display, received a hearty round of applause for what many described as the best show they had ever seen on the lake. She thanked them all for their donations and support. Also conducted at the meeting was the re-election of board members Jim Riehl, Jerry Artz and Jan Schuiling to new three-year terms on the board. In a special elec­ tion, Tom Osterbrock was I •V- f i \A OPEN SUN DAYS 9028 N. Rogers Ct. 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Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! www.brightside.org • 616-891-0287 81 75 Broadmoor - Caledonia 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Sundays 5-7pm The Intersect (9-12th) Sundays 5-7pm KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm Morning/4Star David Ordway. Youth Pastor Sunday School.................................................................. ..9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service.......................... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................................... . .6:00 p.m. Wednesday Student Ministries.................................. .6:45 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.................................... .6:45 p.m. Wednesday Word of Life Clubs.............................. .6:45 p.m. 640 Arlington Court • Middleville Next to Tires 2000 269.743.4104 II MomingStarChurchOnline.org iddlevilleyouthgroup.com 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.org Sunday Worship Presbyterian ■ A Church for all Ages 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 !? Mass Times: Saturday...................... Sunday......................... Sunday (Spanish Mass) 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm J jftletjoinst Cfjurdj Traditional: 9 AM 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse Contemporary: 11 AM 405 N. M-37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-5463 Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Considering becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information. * J Wtje (Bib tHame 0 HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH iI METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Services: 10:00 a.m. N PLACE tor \ OU www.fbcmiddleville.net SS. CYRIL and Hi Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 SUMMER SERVICE TIMES liuixli qli us « www.FirstChurchHastings.org MIDDLEVILLE SUNDAY: 9:30am/11am 20 State Street Middleville, Ml I www.tvcweb.com siaM iU Good Shepherd c/ Lutheran Church CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, Children’s Sunday Scliim. during worship, K - 3rd Middle School •III Youth meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays at 6 p.m. Rev. Jodie Flessner, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 % 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) Worship..................................................... 9:30a.m. Sunday School................................. 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.............................. 11:00 a.m. w site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Web Fax:891-8648 Pastor Terry Kenitz www.caledoniaumc.org Church: (269) 795-2391 KSBSh' •i ■;< PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH :«l ' Cat'dra 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 bciiltaua «lLr GOD'S WORD NOURISHES Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM oship warms theheart Bible ^Church Lakeside 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 Community Church CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ........................ Sunday School.......................... ............... • Pastor David Bosscher .9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. A full Gospel Bible Church where “Everybody is Somebody” MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Come worship with us 708 W. Main Street • a ■ -« — ---------------- Schedule of Services:------------------ Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. — ■■I— , Sunday 9:30 & 11:15am Monday 7:00 pm ? ^cornerstone ’ church www.cornerstonemi.org 84fh Street & Kalamazoo Avenue making.sense of we stuff w« sometimes take top granted Wednesday AWANA .PeaceChurch. Peace CHU«CH www.whitneyvillebible.org 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children's ministry during worship 4935 Whitneyville Ave. th nd Located between 52nd and 48"' St. Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org - 616-868-0621 Yankee Springs Bible Church Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. • 'A • II ■L Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 www.umcmiddleville.org Fl I—I A Lighthouse on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from Gods Word. Morning Worship....................................................10:00 a.m. -Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer* 10: CC A.M. Holy Communion Pastor Tony Shumaker ffe ** 4 Me Fellouship Church Middleville United Methodist Church , UTA k Whitneyville middlevillecrc.org i 6:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Interim Pastor. Charles Steiner 616.891.8119 tar 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 111 Church St. Office: (269)795-9266 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Jr. & Sr. Youth Group "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-9623 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Morning Worship Service.... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service . 5:30 p.m. Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee i - , i Sunday School for all ages 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto ____________ www.lakesidecommunity.org ▼ "Celebrating 50 Years in 2012" A Place for Family & Friends Church Office: (616) 868-6402 Confessions of Truth t http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 — 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 06800318 v. �The Sun and News, Saturday, August 17, 2013/ Page 5 T-K board recognizes accomplishment by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Among her many accom­ plishments as a student with­ in the Thomapple Kellogg Public School district, recently graduated senior Alicia Czamecki added another Monday evening when she accepted a certifi­ cate of special recognition presented by the district's board of education. Superintendent Tom Enslen observed that, not only is Czamecki an excel­ lent student, she has also been a very active member of her community. Enslen stated that Czarnecki has W''W Sheelys to celebrate 35 th wedding anniversary % I ll X Paul and Sheri Sheely of Caledonia will be celebrat­ ing their 35th wedding anniversary on August 12, 2013. Children of the cou­ ple are John Sheely (Kim), James Sheely (Jackie), Jordan Sheely (Tiffany), and niece Alex McKown (Kyle). They have also been blessed with eight grandchildren. They continue to be a shining example, always willing to help, and putting others before them­ selves. They will celebrate with family dinner celebration. •K I ’<X Donors sought for upcoming blood drives Local residents who are 17 or older, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, are in reason­ ably good health and have not donated blood in 56 days are encouraged to roll up a sleeve and possibly help save someone’s life. Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church near Gun Lake will host a blood drive for Michigan Blood Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 3 to 7 p.m. The church is located * fir • •• s. ffl at 159 131st Ave. west of Patterson Road. Local Red Cross blood drives scheduled in the com­ ing weeks include: Delton — Monday, Aug. 19, St. Ambrose Church, 11149 Floria Road, 1 to 6:45 p.m. Middleville — Saturday, Sept. 14, Yankee Springs Fire Department, 1425 Payne Lake Road, 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. M ®ii Caledonia Shipping J I fit1’* fl u* dp mW 0.1 g Caledonia Shipping Providing: Authorized UPS Shipping Outlet Faxing Services 9175 Cherry Valley Ave., Suite D Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-0898 8 1/2" x 11" Laminating Services Owner: Julie Ann Coon UPS Pick-Up Times: - M-F 4 - 4:45PM 8 --4 o already spent part of the summer at Notre Dame, the university she will be attend­ ing in the fall with plans to study environmental engi­ neering. Making the presentation. Board President David Smith 1 inted out that Czamecki had been salutorian of her class and had contributed to the district through an environmental education pro­ gram at Page Elementary School with the development of the Page Elementary School Nature Preserve. That project had also served as the community project required to achieve her Gold Medal ranking in the Girl Scouts, a ranking equivalent to the Eagle Scout ranking of the Boy Scouts. Moving into-the remainder John the agenda, of Dombrowski and Angie Ruger of the district’s tech­ nology department provided an update on their activities, r Dombrowski said the depart­ ment's five-member tech team was available to provide support to teachers as the district moves to a new email system and to a new provider of services. He said a new website was up for the district and efforts to provide training for teachers and other staff were ongoing. Tie-ins to Facebook and Twitter were also available. The board approved the hiring of Christina Jan is for a part-time position as a school psychologist. Jarvis has an advanced certification as a school psychologist and has a lengthy history with the community. Her bachelor’s degree in psychology is from Ferris State University. Her graduate work was done at the University of WisconsinStout campus. The next meeting of the board will be Monday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. in the middle school, Room 1616. TKHS sets times for schedule changes, enrollments The Thomapple Kellogg High School schedules have been mailed to students and are available online in Power School. The student services office will be open Monday, Aug. 19. Call 269-795-5428 to schedule an appointment for new enrollment. For schedule changes stu­ dents are asked to come to the designated days and times established. Service will be on a first come/first served basis on the following days and times: • Tuesday, Aug. 20 — senior schedule changes from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. • Wednesday, Aug. 21 — junior schedule changes from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. • Thursday, Aug. 22 — sophomore schedule changes from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. • Friday, Aug. 23 — fresh­ man schedule changes from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. • Monday, Aug. 26 — new student enrollment from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (please call to make appointments, see above for more information) • Tuesday, Aug. 27 — new student enrollment and schedule change make-ups from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to p.m. - r Smokers looking to quit TKHS will host orienta­ tion for freshmen, new stu­ dents and exchange students Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Students will tour the build­ ing, purchase lunch and meet some upperclassmen. Freshman will have their photos taken at this time, along with receiving their schedules. The orientation will begin promptly at noon in the auditorium. ^ONTEMPO cTaION ^AY J/f’A & J^UTIQUE invited to free workshop The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is offer­ ing a free workshop to help smokers kick the cigarette habit Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Barry County Michigan Works Service Center, 535 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. “If you are trying to quit, have quit in the past and not had success, or are thinking of quitting, this workshop may be for you,” said Jill Sambaer, health educator. The free program is a no­ pressure, one-time workshop that shows individuals how to be smoke-free. Included in A -----------/ALOn me the program will be tips to make quitting easier, infor­ mation on medications, strategies and resources. Participants may register for the class by calling Jill Sambaer, 517-541-2610 or sending an email to jsambaer@bedhd.org. Lack of participants may lead to cancellation of the workshop. 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(Open the World to Learning) Full Day, Daycare also available. Several programs available O i 420 Misty Ridge Dr Middleville ■J A Call for more info 269-795-9055 A Hours: Monday-Friday 6:00-6:00 ZZ» �I Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, August 17, 2013 r Council approves three-year non-motorized transportation plan 4XA Elizabeth Eva Schnurr CALEDONIA, MI Elizabeth Eva Schnurr, of Caledonia, passed away, August 12, 12, 2013, in Kentwood. •!• Elizabeth was bom April Il, 1916, the daughter of Fred and Prudence (Dykman) Stevens. Elizabeth worked for the Grand Rapids Library, Holland Home and was a Sunday School teacher for many years. Elizabeth mar­ ried Keith Schnurr on July 3, 1936, in Michigan City, IN. She has lived on a farm all of her life and has lived in the Middleville area for 25 years. Elizabeth is survived by her daughters, Ruthann by Julie Makarewicz » (Koepke) Block. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Keith Schnurr; and great grandson, Nick Davis. Elizabeth's family will receive friends, Saturday, August 17, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Parmalee Methodist Church, where a memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m.. Burial will take place in Parmalee Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Parmalee Methodist Church will be appreciated, Please visit www.beeler-------goresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for Elizabeth's family. McLoud, Sue Lloyd and Cathie Palma; six grandchil­ dren; 12 great grandchildren; and six great great grandchil­ dren; sister-in-law, Kay Jack William Urie NASHVILLE, MI - Jack William Urie, age 61, of Nashville, passed away unex­ pectedly at his residence, Sunday, August 11, 2013. •It Jack was bom on July 7, Jack served in the Michigan National Guard and was a crew chief on attack helicop­ ters. He married Roberta Frost on April 28, 1982. After receiving his journey­ man's card, Jack worked in machine repair at manufactur­ ing shops in Owens, IL, Charlotte, MI, Fulton, NY, Williamsburg, VA and Windsor, CO. He retired after 40 years in July of 2012. Jack was an avid HarleyDavidson rider and he also enjoyed gardening. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Chuck Urie. Jack is survived by his wife, Roberta Frost Urie; son, Will Urie; daughter-in-law, Kira Urie; grandchildren, Tilyr, Savannah and Jack; sisters, Sharon (Urie) Lilly and Joann (Urie) Starr, many nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will be held Sunday, August 18, 2013 from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. 1952 in Charlotte, the son of Charles and Maijory (Bryner) Urie. Jack graduated from Charlotte High School in 1970. 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Council member Joyce Lutz said she felt the engineers did not do their due diligence to determine if the subsoils needed to be replaced or not when the project was initiated. She voted against approving the change order. All other coun­ cil members voted in favor of it with council member Shannon Endsley being absent. • Approved a 5K/10K run/walk for Sept. 7 during Heritage Day festivities. The event is hosted by the Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation. It will be from 7 to 10 a.m. The run starts at Loop Road. • Appointed Michael Raber to the housing com­ mission. Longtime housing commission member Darlene VanderWood died and Raber fills the vacancy. The village council received two applications for the posi­ tion. Board President Charlie Pullen said both were very qualified and deserving applicants. • Heard from Fleury that she attended an MLGMA summer institute in spring Lake and learned more about collaboration. . • Heard Fleury report that the Town Center Drain apportionment have gone out to affected property owners. said She the village, Michigan Department of Transportation and Visser •rothers are assessed the largest amounts for the proj­ ect. The village assessment is $165,917. Some council members said they didn’t realize when the village turned the project over to the county drain commission that it would be so costly to the residents. Fleury said the 'll village gave the project to the county because the coun­ ty is the only legal entity that can assess the Michigan Department of Transportation and without •it: their portion in the project, property owners would pay an even larger portion. • Received Fleury's report that the county is working on a county-wide recycling pro­ gram. She said the village should opt out at this time since curbside recycling is already offered to village residents. She said it will be good to see how the program develops to see if there could be cost savings for village residents in the future. • Heard council member Phil Van Noord said he worked with a group of Thomapple Kellogg High Staff Writer A three-year plan with various non-motorized trans­ portation projects proposed will bring the village into compliance with use of Act 51 monies, 4 Village Manager Rebecca Fleury explained at Tuesday’s village council meeting, the village is not currently in compliance with the Michigan Department of Transportation and use of Act 51 funds. Fleury said the village has about $21,400 to spend in order to be compliant. She said' a three-year plan of projects must be submitted, All the projects have to be transportation-oriented and not recreational. Sidewalks and trails in parks are usually viewed as recreational and not qualifying for the Act 51 funds. Some repairs to trails, however, can be done. Council . members approved the three-year plan, but said they want to make certain they can revise those projects if needed. Fleury said, if changes are proposed, the village will have to file a revision with the state and gain approval. The proposed projects list­ ed on the three-year plan includes for 2013 $3,000 for trail and sidewalk planning for the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail; $1,000 for a bike rack installation; and $6,000 for sidewalk exten­ sion to the schools along Bender Road. In 2014, the list includes: $6,442 for sidewalk exten­ sion projects yet to be deter­ mined; $2,000 for a Crane Road bike lane. In 2015, the projects include: $1,000 for a new Main Street bridge bike lane and $8,000 for an East Main Street bike lane from Grand Rapids Street to the village limits. In other matters before the board Tuesday the council: • Approved adding Ada Township to the Grand Valley Metro Council and withdrawing the village of Sparta and Sparta Township, per the request of the com­ munities. • Approved a change order for the Bender Road construction project. The change approved adds nearly $31,500 to the cost of the project for Kentwood Excavating, The village approved a contract with Kentwood Excavating in April for $139,000 for the Bender road project. That cost included engineering costs of $16,000 and a 10 percent contingency. During J the project, officials discov- | ered the soils under the road would not allow for proper drainage and needed to be replaced with a sand sub­ base. The additional cost of the sand sub-base increased the cost of the project. Fleury said there are bond funds available to pay for the additional costs. She said $236,155 was sent aside for — ill!1 School National Honor Society students in a service project at Wildwood Trails Park. He said students helped < clear brush, cut weeds and put down mulch. “They did a tremendous job,” he said. •Heard council member Joyce Lutz asked if Fleury was considering moving to n the village. She reminded council that, when Fleury was hired, it was discussed. Fleury lives in the Richland area and said she is not look­ ing to move to Middleville at this time since she has a child * •It in high school, but that it may be something she will consider in the future. It is not an obligation as part of her contract to live within the village or Thornapple Township. • Heard council member Joyce Lutz asked for information to be added to the minutes of the previous council meeting. “I’m asking for my comments to be in the minutes. I don’t think I’m asking too much,” she said. ■<* 5 Lutz was not allowed to con­ tinue asking questions about mb the village manager’s con­ tract after other council members asked the council I* I r ______________ _ vote *__ _on a ‘ 1 president to call the motion to approve the contract. Lutz said she wanted it noted in the minutes that she was not allowed to continue asking questions. Council member Mike Lytle said the council has already been through this discussion and the attorney has advised air? against putting in the min­ utes all the discussion that I” takes place. After the motion was made to approve the minutes as submitted, Lutz I hbiok: asked for the amendment. 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If you contributed $200 a month, for 15 years, to a 529 plan that earned 7% a year, you’d accumulate about $64,000 by the time your daughter turned 18. With a 529 plan, your earnings grow tax free, provided all withdrawals are used for qualified higher education purr (Keep in mind. O_ses. though, that 529 plan distri­ butions not used for qualified expenses may be subject to federal and state income tax and a 10% IRS penalty.) Example 2: Instead of starting to save when your child was 3, you wait 10 years, until she turns 13. You put in the same $200 per month to a 529 plan that earns the same 7% a year. After five years, when your daughter has turned 18, you accumulated will have ___________ slightly less than $15,000. Clearly, there’s a big dis­ parity between $64,000 and $15,000. So, if you don’t want to be in a position HE where you have to start putting< away huge sums of money each month to “catch up” on your college savings, you’ll be well advised to start saving as early as possi­ ble — specifically, during the first few years of your child’s life. Of course, given all your other expenses, you may find it challenging to begin put­ ting4 away money for college. And with so many years to go until you actually need the money, it’s tempting toi put off your savings for another day. But those "other days” can add up — and before you know it, college may be looming. Consequently, you may want to put your savings on “autopilot" by setting up a bank authorization to move money each month into a college A savings account. And, as your income rises. you may be able to increase your monthly contributions. Save early, save often: It's a good strategy for just about any investment goal — and it can make an especially big difference when it comes to paying for the high costs of higher higher education. education. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Edward Jones your Llocal _. Financial Advisor. rise. Still, there’s no need to panic. Your child could receive grants or scholar­ ships to college, which would lower the “sticker price. But it’s still a good idea for you to save early and often. To illustrate the imj•It rtance of getting an early jump on college funding, let’s look o at two examples of how you might fund a col­ lege *4 education. A 529 plan is one way — but not the only way — to save for college. (The following examples are hypothetical in nature and u. don’t reflect the performance of an actual investment or investment strategy.) Example 1: Suppose you If you have children, you’re keenly aware that it’s getting close to back-toschool time. Today, that might mean you need to go shopping for notel•IO ks and pencils. iut in the future, when “back to school" means “off to college,” your expenditures are likely to be significantly greater. Will you be financially prepared for that day? It could be expensive. The average cost for one year at an in-state public school is $22,261, while the compara­ ble expense for a private school is $43,289, according to the College Board's fig­ ures for the 2012-2013 aca­ demic year. And these costs will probably continue to L % Middleville TOPS 546 ^l||k The meeting of Aug. 12 opened with singing. The group picnic was post­ poned because of the rain and will be at Patricia's home next Monday. Meet at Lincoln Meadows to weigh in before going out for the pic­ nic. The minutes of the Aug. 5 meetingI were approved as read. Best loser for the week was Helen, with Phyllis the runner-up. Patricia won the food chart drawing, with Linda, Frances, Betty, Jan, Phyllis, Helen and Alice P. also participating. Dorothy won the ha-ha box and Patricia won the 50/50 draw­ ing. Members are reminded to bring their July record sheets for the walk contest to the s 'I 1 to (at '‘“fan ■> * ® it ife . toe lussik • • slog SB Sok oo nth* : ar sal ii ffi '7 ■Bait ■’ as i» ie ife •4 ’J ! J6 38 Bil III ID^K Wl‘ IV next meeting. Patricia read a letter from Angela. The program, given by leader. Patricia, was a discus­ sion of how individuals han­ dle disappointments or per­ sonal problems. Each mem­ ber mentioned a way she handles tough times. The meeting closed with the TOPS and KOPS pledges The next meeting will be Aug. 19 for the picnic. Visitors are welcome to attend the meetings each Monday at 500 Lincoln Meadows, beginning at 5 for weigh-in, with the meeting starting at 5:30 and ending at 6 p.m. For more information, call Patricia. 616-868-0463, or etty, 616-765-3483. •4 tt 1 ’ll? ,-jE fli; at jnpt & PAIN IN THE ARCHES “We x SS it W ijne . J -jjjia a ALONG WITH ALL YOUR OTHER FOOT CARE NEEDS INCLUDING DIABETIC FOOT CARE AND SURGERY. ®k LiiOl 1 f Can Help" KENT PODIATRY DR. EMILEY 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. CALEDONIA, Ml 37 years experience r 1 W I I# Board Certified 891-9133 <1»0 I s Accepting New Patients is <55 fs 1 a S i < rf" y The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name 's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me,' your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil,' my cup over­ flows. Surely go<•itIness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the I( ^Kl'1 F F| •| N 4 4 4 4 <1 fl I 4 4 ' *« < i r I — * forever. Missing you more with each passing year. Love you. Mom, Dad and 1 amily ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ >> ■■ vr -A' * I I * • I Qq I 1^^ I GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the I HD | Hastings Banner. i Call 945-9554 for more information. worked to keep the Memorial Day Parade in Middleville and praises the Thomapple Kellogg School District and the administra­ tion at the high school o for making the November 11 observation of Veteran's Day part of the school. "You bet I'm proud of the school,” he says. “It helps young people not to forget those who served in the past and the present. Loftus returned to work for GM for more than 43 He stayed in the years. skilled trades even though he was offered a management IO sition in Indiana while maintaining his vocation as a farmer. Loftus and his wife. Margaret Mary, have been married for more than 50 years but he jokes that “we aren't really married because we didn’t hold our hands the w right way. He has nephews and nieces who call him "grand and is a lifelong dad Catholic who feels "at home at St. Rose in Hastings.” He also praises the Middleville United Methodist Church for being so active and helping people in the community. While Loftus tries to look at the world around him with humor, he sees a lot of peo­ ple who are hurting. Often he tells others, "1 don't want to live in a world where children and their parents go hungry and have no place to call home." These are not just idle words but causes that have been important to him for his entire life. One of the exam­ pies he tells from when he was young is when he and Frank Hall drove Hall's Model T fitted with runners like asleigh in the frigid winter. - The — seats were warmed _ with heated« bricks. They would take neighbors to the *4 doctor and helped get cream to the creamery, He has supported local 4H members in many ways, including purchasing their animals at the annual auction at the Barry County Fair, "The kids needed help, he says. Loftus doesn't know how long he has been buying ani- mals but, looking at a photo of 4-H members at an appre­ ciation party for him at the 2013 Barry County Fair, he says, "You know, I bought animals from some of their parents and their grandpar­ ents." This year, Loftus wasn’t able to stay to bid on beef, but he bought lambs and hogs. The meat from the ani­ mals he buys goes to area food pantries including the Methodist o Middleville Church and Holy Family and St. Rose Catholic Churches. Loftus is a member of many service organizations where he continues to help with community fundraising •and events. He belongs to the Elks, Eagles, Moose, Lions, American Legion and others. He is even life member #138 in "The Cooties" an honoran division of the American Legion. The mascot is a small skunk named Stinky and he has been part of Pup Tent 14 since January . 2001. "There are lots of heroes in this area, not just me," he said. Loftus' service to the community continues as he is honored as the TAEF Hometown Hero. The dinner in his honor raises funds for the TAEF Scholarship Fund. The dinner honoring Loftus will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Middlevilla Inn. Contact Judy Hendrickson at 269-795-3489 to reserve tickets. Cost is $25 per per­ son. HAIR CUT shear Jeasure PERM COLOR NAILS HAIR CARE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY HAIR DESIGNERS 122 E. 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Attendance is highly encouraged for anyone plan­ ning to work as a volunteer for either a school food con­ cession or a church kitchen. “Food poisoning can hap­ pen anywhere, to anyone, and from foods you might not expect,” said Jodi Trantham of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Back to School Special Mention this ad for $8 Haircut for Students till only $10 THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! ALON 269795-3009 »• i»Bfc I Kent County youths find success at annual youth fair Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. A K' t? 4879 Deer Run • Middleville (Off Finkbeiner Rd.) ’ V GET ALL I ... .starting at $40 r- lllllllll & V s' r.i Now thru Sept. 6, 2013 HAIR CU COLOR / HI-LITES To reserve a seat, call Trantham, 269- 945-9516, ext. 104, or email jtrantham@bedhd.org; or call Dan Doran, 269- 945-9516, ext. 126, or email ddoran@bedhd.org. A 9 3B .Ja-. Call 945-9554 for ■” Gift “"I Certificates ‘ i Available J Youths from Caledonia participated in the Kent County Fair in Lowell last week. 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The fun kicks off at 3 p.m. Friday, not with music but with Crazy Richard “Hippie Juggler” followed by Lady Luck, covering music by the ladies of rock from 4 to 5:30, the big band sound of the Thomapple Jazz Orchestra from 6 to 7 before headliners Dick Wagner and later the Jim Cummings Band, will take the stage from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Guitarist, singer and song­ writer Dick Wagner was a founding member of The Frost, and guitarist for Aerosmith, The Eagles, Lou Reed and Alice Cooper. Guitar Magazine has rated Wagner as one of its “Top 100 Guitarists of All Time.” Wagner will play hits such as “Mystery Man” and “Rock and Roll Music,” and Wagner/Cooper hits such as “Welcome to My Nightmare” “Only Women Bleed,” How You Gonna See Me Now,” and “You and Me I Never Cry.” The Jim Cummings Band will play a range of music from rock to funk and rhythm and blues. 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Several supporters voiced their support for his new business ven­ ture Written Correspondence: Committee Minutes: of Approval Consent Agenda: Motion to approve by Grinage, second by Hahn. Motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes of Regular meeting on July 8, 2013 B. Building Inspector’s report IMS Permit Listing C. Treasurer's report D. Approval to pay bills Inquiry of conflict of interest Reports from Council, Staff, and Consultants 1. Engineer’s Report-Paul Galdes-reviewed the Proposal for Assistance with SAW Grant Program. Motion to approve by Grinage, second by Erskine. All ayes, motion carried. 2. Township Liaison Report. 3. Planning Commission •It Report. 4. Other Committee Reports. 5. Village Manager’s Report FEMA application was submitted for the repairs that resulted from the major rain event that hap­ pened this Spring. FEMA will be reimbursing us for the repairs that were a result of the emergency. 6. President’s Report-Joint Sewer Committee agreed that the Township and Village should apply for the SAW grant. An Arts Council is still a great idea for our community and would like the public to be involved in the cre­ ation. Unfinished Business New Business 1. Local Government approval for Liquor License with the Michigan Dept, of LicensingEssential Bean. Motion to approve by Gilbert, subject to conditions: PC site plan review and/or a Zoning Amendment would be needed, second by Erskine. All ayes, motion carried. 2. Lites Lites Plus-estimate Plus-estimate to replace Downtown Street Lighting with LED. Motion to table by Erskine, second by Hahn. Motion carried. Public Comment: Council Comments: A HUGE Thank you to Tim Overholt for his excellent service to the communi­ ty as a Village Trustee! Good Luck to Tim on his future projects. Adjourn: 8:40 p.m.-motion by Erskine, second by Hahn. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted: Sandra Ayers, Clerk ! 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Elsworth told the jurors in his closing arguments Friday morning that they needed to use their common sense and their own experiences. “Why would these girls lie?” -Elsworth asked. “There's not one reason they would lie. Their emotions show you they’re telling the truth. They lost friends. They lost relationships. They were bullied at school and got negative attention. There’s no motivation for them to lie.” Defense attorney David Dodge argued it comes down to the jury’s assessment of Chad Curtis. “You heard about his rep­ utation and that reputation is so inconsistent with the charges that it is reason to doubt,” he said. He told jurors that Curtis' only motivation to giving the massages was to help the stu­ dents. “There was no sexual motivation," Dodge insisted. In addition to the three student alleged victims, two additional young women tes­ tified they, too, had been inappropriately touched by Curtis. Elsworth said that, though the three did not file charges, they were called to testify to show a pattern of behavior by Curtis. All three alleged victims in the case were students between the ages of 13 and 16 at Lakewood when the alleged incidents occurred. All three said the inappropri­ ate touching happened in a secluded, windowless train­ ing room when they were alone with Curtis. Curtis’ defense attorney called more than a dozen stu­ dents and former students to testify about what they observed in the weight room. None of them said they saw anything they thought was suspicious, but admitted they didn’t know what happened in the isolated training room when Curtis took students there. Dodge also called more than a half dozen character witnesses who testified they believe Curtis is a man of high morals and principles. They described his reputa­ tion as being “impeccable,” and “flawless.” they said they believed him to be hon- est and trustworthy 46 to a Jurors also heard the first interview with Curtis and Barry County Sheriff’s Detective Jay Olejniczak. “I'm hurt and confused." he said in the taped interview conducted at the school in April 2011. “I try to be help­ ing kids and I'm sitting here talking to a couple of officers of the law. It's a little bit of a shock.” He went on to tell detec­ tives he was hurt by the alle­ gations by the students — at least one of whom he said he treated like a daughter. “I’m really hurt to know she was uncomfortable and hurt to know she was uncom­ fortable enough to take this step.” He said he had no idea the girl was uncomfortable when he took her to the training room for stretches and mas­ saging her muscles. He told investigators he helped mas­ sage sore muscles and injury areas. Curtis said in the taped interview that he felt he was doing what was beneficial to the student as a rehabbing athlete. The girl alleged Curtis massaged not only her legs, but also her buttocks and that his hands went up to her underwear during the massage. A massage therapist called to testify for the defense, said it is common to massage the butt area when treating sore muscles in the legs, hips and back. Elsworth said after one girl made police contact, oth­ ers also related incidents. “The girls trusted him,” said Elsworth. “He was a professional athlete and a mentor to them.” In his opening statements to the jury leading into the trial, Elsworth referred to the innocence of children. “Kids go to school and expect to be safe. They don’t expect to be taken advantage of or exploited,” Elsworth told the jury. “This trial is about how the defendant betrayed their trust.” Psychologists for both the defense and prosecution offered conflicting testimony. The defense witness said it’s not typical for victims to continue having contact with their abuser unless they have When she lay on her stom­ ach, he messaged her but­ tocks. “I didn't really know what to feel. 1 was scared. I wasn't sure what happened." she said. It happened again the next day when Curtis excused the girl out of gym class to take her to the training room. “I trusted Mr. Curtis," she testified. “I didn't think he would do anything like that." A third alleged victim tes- • tified Wednesday morning •It that Curtis also took her into the training room, even when she didn’t complain of any soreness or injury, and mas­ saged her and rubbed her bare buttocks. Another time, he lifted her sports bra, exposing . her breasts while he wrapped her ribs with an elastic bandage. “I was very uncomfortable with it. I didn't know what to say at that point,” the teen told the court. The teen admitted having a crush on Curtis, but said that’s as far as it ever went. She said anything else would be “gross." “I just thought he was a good guy," she said. At least one male witness told jurors he thought Curtis did pay more attention to the third victim. He also testified that he never received massages even after tough workouts. Two other females, not involved in the criminal complaints, also testified they had felt uncomfortable at times with Curtis when he touched them or rubbed lotion on them. One teen testified to going on spring break vacation with the Curtis family. During that week, she said. Chad Curtis jumped in bed with her one morning and always wanted to put suntan lotion on her for the day. The teen baby-sat for the Curtis family at times and was friends with Curtis’ children. She said, at times, Curtis would also rub lotion on her in the weight room office and sometimes made her feel uncomfortable when he got •It ­ too close to her while spot ting her during weightlifting. The other woman testified she too would baby-sit for the Curtis family as a teen. She said Curtis rubbed aloe on her sunburned legs, belly and chest. She said Curtis later apologized and told her it was the closest he had ever come to cheating on his wife. Curtis is a former profes­ sional baseball player who, from 1992 through 2001, was a member of the the California Angels, Detroit Tigers, the Los Dodgers, Angeles the Cleveland Indians, the New York Yankees and the Texas He Rangers. attended Thomapple Kellogg schools as a youngster, and referred to Middleville as his .home­ town. to. But the prosecution wit­ “Why would these girls ness said it's often the oppo­ lie? There’s not one site and the victim will con­ reason they would lie. tinue a relationship because Their emotions show they want to pretend nothing you they’re telling the happened and don't believe truth. They lost friends. someone in authority will do They lost relationships. something again. They were bullied at Dodge told the seven school and got negative female and eight male jurors attention. There’s no and jury alternates he motivation for them to believes there is reasonable lie.” doubt in the case. He said the charges stem Assistant Prosecuting from overinflated incidents Attorney Chris Elsworth of typical training practices. The first alleged victim testified about two incidents happen again. that happened to her in the But then, as she was leav­ training room on separate ing, she said Curtis asked her occasions. She admitted to something that stunned her. not reporting either incident “He asked, “ Did you initially, partially because enjoy any of that?" she believed it would never When she said she did not, happen again and because he told her it was good she was good friends with because then she would know what to do if a boy Curtis' daughter, “I decided 1 was going to ever puts her in a similar sit­ pretend like nothing hap- uation. pened. It was a lie," she said. A second alleged victim She admitted regularly testified Tuesday. She, too, seeing Curtis in the weight was an athlete. As a fresh­ room even after the incidents man, she injured her knee where she worked out four and Curtis offered to help her and five times a week before with some fitness exercises. school and during the sum­ After the workout, she mer months. • told Curtis she was sore, She testified Curtis took especially her injured knee. her into the training room He offered to message her where he massaged her legs and took her into the body, including her exposed training room. She said Curtis started chest. She said Curtis apologized rubbing her knee, then to her and told her he had an moved up her leg to the thigh angel on one shoulder and a and groin area with his hands under her Spandex shorts demon on the other. “He said something like it, and near her underwear, was wrong, but it wasn’t too wrong," she testified. She also said he told her it was the most unfaithful he's ever been to his wife — a similar statement echoed by another witness. “I was under the impres­ sion that he was a very Christian man, and I did look up to him a lot," she said. The incident second involving the same teen hap­ pened Labor Day 2011 when the two were again alone in the training room. 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I 4 �� https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/723/SunandNews_2013-08-24.pdf c24899a78603d99c12e2ff620d437c46 PDF Text Text * 41 The Sun and News 4 b A * — *4 - I r 17 MB. w r Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 34/August 24, 2013 :.oU 138th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. • 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Demolition begins to make way for new tool and die company by Julie Makarewicz rl Staff Writer Demolition of the Dan Valley Excavating building on Grand Rapids Street began this week. The property was pur­ chased by a Canadian tool and die company, Accurate Machine and Tool. The com­ pany plans to build a new facility at the location, bring­ ing a new tool and die shop to Middleville. The company already works regularly with Bradford White, but this is the first move out of Canada for the company. Accurate Machine and Tool owner Peter Bodi said in an interview in January that he hopes to have between five and 10 employ - isG *ItoV ) no nfigsd )rfT >32£rh b bnfi irfasM ynsq rliliosT s gni jiM 01 srfT 2>11OW rtbfiifl nil ad) sdt 10I □□A ) looT nn ni I tsdJ sswtsd ees in the first year and maybe as many as 25 to 30 employees by the third year. The village planning com­ mission has approved the site plan for the construction project. Village planing and | zon i n g adm i n istrator Catherine Getty said the company is in the process of applying for building permits and beginning construction. The approved site plans include a new 23,000square-foot metal and glass block building. A second phase of the project will demolish a second building on the site. There is no time frame yet for when that will happen. Bodi said in the earlier I See DEMOLITION,PS> 5 < J. >> kt k• . flit' 4 7 m ■ ■fc - r —■: M. •*r (****■ *$■•<wt * ______ .J K < A ■ rT Workers demolish the former Dan Valley Excavating business building on Grand Rapids Street this week. The site was purchased by Canadian-based Accurate Machine and Tool. They plan to build a new tool and die facility on the site. Middleville may take more time to get to next Main Street Program level by Julie Makarewicz rd * Staff Writer Middleville might not be ready just yet to take the next step in the Michigan Main Street program. A year ago, the village was accepted into the pro­ gram at what is called an associate level. The next step is the select level, which involves more planning and commitment from the vil­ lage, but which also provides more support and funding. Members of the Development Downtown Authority said Tuesday at biM vbssi li qsia 103112 A [ ZfiW l£ riling sroozes zi qste r/iovni immoo id .3g£l 2 31001 nsM rnwoG loriiuA their regular meeting they aren’t sure they’re ready to take that step yet. With a commitment need­ ed this month and a detailed application completed by the end of the year, DDA mem­ bers said they need to take another year to fully under­ stand the Main Street pro­ gram and to get volunteers and community members on board. The Michigan Main Street Program is offered through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and works with communities of all sizes to help them grow and prosper. The program builds partnerships with stakeholders to promote environmentally sustainable redevelopment and integrate communities’ cultural assets while fostering entrepreneur­ ial development and down­ town living through historic preservation. To advance to the select level, the community must commit to the program for five years and to hire a fulltime Main Street director. Only three current associ­ ate members in the state will be chosen to join the select Current level for 2014. communities select-level include Wayland, Otsego and Owosso. Middleville Village Manager Rebecca Fleury said she and other DDA members have been to train­ ing at Wayland and have talked with the Main Street director there about what that city has done. Fleury concedes that the village may not be ready tor the next step and told DDA members there is nothing wrong with taking another year at the associate level. “We need community help — a lot of it — to get to the next level,” she said. She suggested the com­ munity service organizations be informed of the program and how they can help. “My gut says we may not be ready yet,” she said. As an associate level com­ munity, Middleville has been allowed to explore the Main Street model and the fourpoint approach to revitaliza­ tion. The four-point approach includes design, promotion, organization and economic restructuring. The Main Street program is volunteer- and community unity-driven. The select level provides communities with special­ ized training. The Michigan Main Street staff works with select-level communities to train the boards and commit­ tees, hire a full-time manag­ er, recruit volunteers and get the program up and running. In addition, select communi­ ties receive a market analysis and other specialized train­ ing designed to help revital­ ize the downtown areas. Ito man promoted Michigan Board rejects Cherry Valley PUD amendment National Guard commander A A I by Fran Faverman I Staff Writer long-contentious The Cherry Valley Planned Unit Development issue got even on bellicose more the as Wednesday Caledonia Township Board of Trustees rejected an amendment to a proposal submitted by developer Mick amidst McGraw charges of conflict of inter­ est amongst voting board members. McGraw was seeking to amend his original proposal of 171 single family and condiminiums housing units on the property to 57 single family homes and 100 con­ dominium units. The amended plan would reduce the average single family home lot size to 20,000 square feet and would increase open space by three acres. srfT nisfD dwsG 3iom TiboW iT to bnsnu; undo? £ IZ'J dflion >oM bfrenw VI to nibnoo ad J no (iifnal nimob bnsriu: adi amod awjpg icaroni - Board members didn't see the merits of the amend­ ed reduction and rejected McGraw's request by a 6-1 vote. The proposal appears to have foundered on the community benefit require­ ment contained in an exist­ ing ordinance. Richard Treasurer Robertson made the motion to reject and set forth three reasons for it: The develop­ ment would not result in a recognizable and substantial benefit to its ultimate users the township; the devel - has not claimed nor oper proved any benefit; and no evidence has been submitted that the current approved PUD represents an unrea­ sonable use of the land or imposes an • unreasonable burden on McGraw. “With full respect to the applicant and the members Planning_ of the Commission,” Robertson stated, “I make a motion that the PUD amendment be denied.” Trustee Kelly Wolf was the lone dissenting vote explaining that she agreed with the township plan that the proposal met the require­ ments of the ordinance. The board's action leaves the orginally approved PUD in place that calls for 171 housing units, a mixture of 33 single family homes and 141 condominium units in effect. Had the amendment been approved by the board, McGraw’s plan calling for 57 single family homes and 100 condominium units would have been the con­ trolling document, a plan that was approved by a divided planning commis­ sion on a 4-3 vote. See PUD, page 12 He has served in numerous staff, operations and com­ mand positions from platoon level through brigade com­ mander. Prior to assuming his cur­ rent position with the 46th Military Police Command he was the assistant adjutant a eneral and commander for the Michigan Army National Guard in Lansing. Gen. Francisco enlisted in the Michigan Army National Guard in 1978. He attended officer candidate school at Fort Benning, Ga. and received his commission in 1983. He served as the coun­ terdrug coordinator for See COMMANDER, pg. 2 * z* In This Issue Maj. Gen. Francisco Burton K. Burton K. Francisco, com­ mander of the 46th Military Police Command in the Michigan Army National Guard, has been promoted to the rank of major general. The Alto resident has been a member of the Michigan National Guard for 35 years. • John and Margaret Loftus named Heritage Day grand marshals • Thornapple Kellogg schools plan open houses Aug. 27 • TK opens against last year’s D4 state runner-up • Webber comes from West Catholic to lead Caledonia �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, August 24, 2013 9Q « t I < I V. .,v t COMMANDER, continued from page 1 X A 1 MA 7 V1 ■ * 4# ,, 4 - • " MV * V * • ?»a • •* J -? - ; •*v%» t J ’ -A • & J # * ✓ ».w f »• \ 9.K .4 ft** Q Cdb 4♦ S'?-'’J: Decorative bike rack Downtown Middleville will soon get this decorative bike rack installed0 at the north­ west corner of Main and High streets. The Downtown Development Authority approved purchasing the unique item from artist Jay Prosch-Jensen. The bike rack will be installed in the next several weeks. The DDA may consider additional decora­ tive bike racks for the downtown area in the future. Maj. Gen. Burton K. Francisco observes nuclear incident training Aug. 5 at the Mascatatuck Urban Training Center, Butlerville, Ind. (Photo by Michigan Army National Guard Specialist Seth Lacount) Michigan as well as com­ mander of the 51 st Weapons 1lie of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team. As commander of the 46th Military Police Command, Francisco also is in charge of a specialized response force called Command and for Control Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Response Elements or C2CRE-B. This force, according to a press release, is the only one of its kind and is comprised of National •SJ Middleville plans own New Year’s Eve countdown event by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer New York’s Times Square won’t have anything on the Village of Middleville. The Village wants to plan a New Year’s Eve event fea­ turing its own version of a countdown with lighted ball. They hope they still have time to plan and prepare the event for this year. The Downtown Development Authority approved at their meeting Tuesday spending $1,010 for a lighted ball for the event The ball will be created by Middleville-based com­ pany Lumen Flow. The com­ pany has agreed to create the three-foot diameter lighted ball billing the village s only for material costs. sj — — — — — — — H I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I is 9952 B Cherry Valley Ave SE ; , Caledonia, MI 49316 • 616-891-2442 ! I •• Wall American s1.59i dog......... ■ I ► -4 ;s Sorry, beverage not included With presentation of this coupon. Not valid in combination with other discounts. I I I I I I Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10:30 - 8:00 I I I I I I I Middleville Tool and Die will assist with the structure of the frame for the ball. DDA members said they like the idea of creating the village’s own family-friendly event and hope to get SJ busi­ nesses involved. The lighted ball, once cre­ ated, can be used over and over again. Village officials will work on the event, which could include either dropping the ball during a countdown to the new year, or putting their own twist on the iconic event with raising the ball instead of dropping it for the countdown. Anyone interested in being a member of a committee to plan the event should call the village, 269-795-3385. Since 2010 our customer companies have hired-in • 3,700+ of our temporary employees! Join EG at one of our Local Job Fairs Fri, Sept 6,9am - 11am Thurs, Sept 5,1pm - 4pm Barry County Ml Works! EG Grand Rapids Office 535 West Woodlawn, Hastings 3230 Broadmoor SE,Grand Rapids Machine Operators, Assemblers, Inspectors, and General Laborers. 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The village application will focus on the wastewater treatment plant and village collection sys­ tem. Inflow and infiltration problems will be part of the grant proposal. The council approved the proposal unanimously. Sandy Ayers, village man­ ager, reported that an appli§ cation has been submitted to |— the Federal Emergency Management Agency for reimbursement of the cost of repairs following the major rain events this spring. President Glen Gilbert reported the Joint Sewer Committee had agreed the village and the township should apply for a SAW grant. He also supported the creation of an Arts Council by the village and would like » EmploymentGroup is recruiting for: k Components Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal among other recognition. He holds a bachelor of sci­ ence degree from Ferris State University and is a graduate of the United States Army College, War Carlisle Barracks, Pa. Francisco and his wife, Donna, have two children, Chad and Karla and four grandchildren. 1 (JUS®’ lid I* I? J 8? 1 •1 WE HAVE JOBS! . Guard forces from around the country. Gen. Francisco recently led the 46th MP Command through an intense confirma­ tion exercise called Vibrant Response at Camp Atterbury, Ind., July 29 to Aug. 8. During his military career, Francisco received numerous awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal, a < Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Army Medal, Armv Reserve Uli to see public involvement in its creation. The application by Justin Nichols for a liquor license received local approval with conditions attached and sub­ ject to a site plan review. Nichols wants to add the service of microbrewer beer and wines to the services provided in the Essential Bean Coffee Shop. An estimate received from Lites Plus for the conversion of the downtown street light­ ing program to LED at a cost of $5,719 for materials; the cost includes an estimated rebate of $1,280 from Consumers Energy. An installation cost of approximately $500 from Infrastructure Alternatives would also be incurred. A motion to table the proposal was approved by the council. Infrastructure Alternatives A M te & C *1 to* z A’ MS Rita’ Risa> 'tltt n 1“ •WE Ji M vtt, TO I) 71 I 4? Come enjoy gour meal on our deck f Check “Big Easy Deli” I •IF J i• On Facebook for our daily Ml < -<l ?• 1I BREAKFAST & LUNCH SEPECIALS a < also presented a contract to complete the sodium and chloride sampling program for the village at a cost of $4,020. The sampling is required as part of the sodi­ um-chloride reduction pro­ gram. The council approved the contract. During the final council comment period, Trustee Tim Overholt, who was attending his last meeting as a village trustee, was thanked for his service to the village and his continuing service on the Caledonia Community Cable Corporation board as its chief executive officer. Members of the council expressed the hope that his projects will go well. The next meeting of the council will be Monday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. in the vil­ lage hall, 250 Maple St. has ® W 1 BIG * EASY $I DELI • BAKERY I “A Flairfor New Orleans ” A ° Is Monday-Saturday 7am-3pm 126 E. Main St. • Middleville 11 Phone 1ihoAne 269-795-7777 Fax 269-795-7713 ml r< ‘i’ �* •• J• • ‘ The Sun and News, Saturday, August 24, 2013/ Page 3 Thornapple Kellogg schools plan open houses Aug. 27 I Thomapple Kellogg stu­ dents won’t officially be heading back to classes until Sept. 3, but many will get a chance before that to meet their teachers, view their rooms and prepare for a new year. On Aug. 27, high school ’ freshmen, new students, and - • *• foreign exchange students will have an orientation from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Students will tour the building, purchase lunch and meet upperclassmen. Freshmen will have their pic­ tures taken for their identifi­ cation cards. Middle school students and parents can attend an A farmer near Middleville takes advantage of dry weather conditions to mow this open house from 4 to 6 p.m. field. It won’t be long before farmers will be ready to harvest this year’s crops of soy­ on Aug. 27. This will be the chance for students and par­ beans and corn. ents to meet teachers and walk through the building with individual schedules. Sixth graders should also attend “New School Jitters Time to mow the grass .. ,'T * J i2S;S I j 'W r M m BI J l»«r !asi llll'.l % J L it •'I Al Hit •“to Wbt • -•III « p life: iWRfeali iliojitaii: i ta n Will taai tnEahta Ifl'« ■vanrfiMII Ik® Middleville hosting Labor Day community walk Area residents need not travel all the way to Mackinac for the annual Labor Day Bridge Walk. Middleville will again host its own bridge walk event with the opportunity for walkers to cross four differ­ ent bridges. of Village The Downtown Middleville, Authority, Development Trail Thornapple Chief and Association Noonday Chapter of the . I HASTINGS 4 I 269-205-4900 i Goodrich Downtown Hastings I on State St. ZUALITY GQTI.com and on Facebook] THEATERS BARGAIN TWILIGHT $5. it- DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM • eicfudts Digital 3D (§) Stadium Seating Q No passes SHOWTIMES 8/24 - 8/28 •i D®Kfc»- qB 1 it T/T££S 4*0 r/MES SUBJECT TO CHANGE O THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: CITY OF BONES (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11:00, M 1:45, 4:30. 7:15, 10: •!• MON-WED 4:30, 7:15,-10: •J North Country Trail are Middleville organizing Community Walks Labor Day, Sept. 2, at 9 a.m. in Stagecoach Park, 100 E. Main St. The event is part of the Labor Day Community Walks that are held through­ out the state in conjunction with the Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Walk. For more than 50 years, Michigan residents have gathered in St. Ignace for the Mackinac Bridge event. This is the fifth year Middleville has hosted its own version of the event. The walk will start at the park where the bridge spans the Thomapple River. If par­ ticipants want to walk more, they can hike along the Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail and the North Country National Scenic Trail, which runs along the river south o® KICK-ASS 2 (R) 1S* ■. Iffeist” SAT-SUN 11:20, 1:50,4:10. 7: •!• .9:30 lfrfrfc®®a MON-WED 4:10. 7: •I* .9 30 ri*"5 DAILY 6:50, 9:20 O ELYSIUM (R) HjjiSitl®' riji^ BINGO» WE RE THE MILLERS (R) from Stagecoach Park for 3.5 miles. There they will cross three different bridges on this paved former railroad grade. The president of the village council will sign a certificate that is presented to each person mai that has nas walked waiKeu the me bridge or bridges. Participants may start walking any time between 9 and 11 a.m. There will be a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and mass start at 9 a.m. Participants can choose to walk, run or stroll at their own pace. They may also choose to walk IK, 5K, I OK or 12K or less. More infor­ mation is available at www.gomiddleville.com. Jogger struck by vehicle A 50-year-old Gaines Township woman was hit while jogging with her dog Wednesday. According to Kent Sheriff’s County deputies the woman was struck on Eastport Drive in Gaines Township, woman, Kristine The Scarborough, suffered serious but not life-threatening injures and was transported to St. Mary's Hospital for treatment. The driver, a 19year-old from Grand Rapids was not injured. Police say speed may have been a factor. The accident is still under investigation. CB * Catchthe IATI “LICE” Fairy Tales Shampoo & Conditioners s I ^4^ Hair Car# for Children '059’ Hair Spray i Gel ! Cool Cuts for Kids and Teens Student Highlights on Sale - — | 616-891-1093 Back to School special Mention this ad for $8 Haircut for students a. Now thru Sept. 6, 2013 HAIR CURS..... ill only $10 COLOR / HI-UTES I V* I $40 r *** r Gill 4879 Deer Run • Mlddlevillej‘ Certificates ' I 4 (Off Finkbeiner Rd.) 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They will receive school days start at 7:35 a.m. their handbooks, daily sched­ and end at 2:20 p.m. The 2013-14 school year ules and get locker informa­ tion. Parents can attend calendar includes breaks on Jitters Day with students. Oct. 25, Nov. 27 to 29. Dec. Students should stay to meet 23 to Jan. 3, 2014. High school students will teachers and walk through the building with their sched­ have half days on Jan. 23 and 24 for exams. Elementary ules from 4 to 6 p.m. Elementary students will and middle school students also get a chance to visit their will have a full day off Jan. classrooms on Aug. 27. 24. Other days off include McFall, Lee and Page will have open houses from 4 to 6 Feb. 17, March 14, April 4 to 11 and May 26, 2014. The p.m. •It year Preschool students can last days of the school also attend an open house will be a full day on June 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 27. for elementary7 and middle Preschool beings the week of school students. 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Saturday, August 24, 2013 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY baptist (church alaska 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 Middleville Wesleyan Church (Dutton TLnitecC (RgformecC Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Thy \Nord Sunday Services: 9:30 AM - Worship Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann \S Truth 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study Our mission is to worship God and equip 6:00 PM - Student Ministries committed followers of Jesus Christ who will reach our community with the Gospel Dr. Brian R Harrison, Pastor 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org Morning: 9:30 Evening: 6:00 Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 WFUR 102.9 Sunday the best day ofyour week 9:45am Bible Studies and Sunday School Nursery available during service am pm pm FM Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth.................... Pioneer Club....... Bible Study.......... .......... 10:00 a.m. ........... 11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. 1 @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 I www.stpaukaledonia.org t I Ail walks, One faith i ci 10:00am Service Times: 11:00 AM - Sunday School • • www.alaskabaptist.org 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 i Make Sunday Service: Frank P. Snyder. Senior Pastor Alan Moody. Youth P.istnr firs BRIGHTSIDE David Ordway. Vouch Pastor church Church Real. Relevant. Relational. intern. Leanne Bailey. Development and l*ubl>c Relation* (269)795-9726 M-37, North of Middleville Morning/^Star An Evangelical Covenant Community. Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 Sunday Morning Worship Service.......................... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................................... .6:00 p.m. 640 Arlington Court • Middleville 81 75 Broadmoor - Caledonia Wednesday Student Ministries.................................. . 6:45 p.m. Next to Tires 2000 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Sundays 5-7pm The Intersect (9-12th) Sundays 5-7pm KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at lOam LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer....:............................ .6:45 p.m. Wednesday Word of Life Clubs............................. .6:45 p.m. Sunday Schcxil.................................................................... K PLACE tor N OU www.fbcmiddleville.net HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.org m iddlcvilleyouthgroup.com Sunday Worship Presbyterian F A Church for all Ages Services: 10:00 a.m. ..9:45 a.m. Traditional: 9 AM Contemporary: 11 AM 405 N. M-37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-5463 Saturday Evening Mass..................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 269.743.4104 MorningStarChurchOnline.org II in 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 L r "I! Mass Times: Saturday..................... Sunday........................ Sunday (Spanish Mass) 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm , 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse K, www.FirstChurchHastings.org METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH <. rfj ftr. Qtye (Bib J ■J Jftletljotnsft Cljurd) Senior Pastor Phone:(269)948-2261 Considering becoming Catholic? • Call or see our website for information. SS. CYRIL and Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 ‘Builihmj His Church 'In us aihl throiu]h us 091 MIDDLEVILLE SUMMER SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9:30am/11am 20 State Street Middleville, Ml / www.tvcweb.com I ablrii J CALEDONIA □“UNITED METHODIST - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church cc ' co 1 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, ChiIdren’s Sunday School & Choirs during worship, K - 3rd Middle School •It Youth meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays at 6 p.m. 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) Worship............................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................................ 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.............................. 11:00 a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Pastor Terry Kenitz ft Rev. Jodie Flessner, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Church: (269) 795-2391 PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace” i ’inreB: I ft fvisilS tylhlbi tofan GOD'S WORD NOURISHES Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM /6rship warms theheart Lakeside A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ............................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............................................. 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher www.lakesidecommunity.org “Everybody is Somebody" MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Come Worship with Us 708 W. Main Street MINISTRI A full Gospel Bible Church where ---------------- Schedule of Services:------------------ Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058 -(269) 948-9623 J ,1 ,____ —-If .J i 8655 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto (616) 891-8661 "Celebrating 50 Years in 2012 M Community Church Church Office: (616) 868-6402 Confessions of Truth Bible ^Church Morning Worship Service.... 10:00 a.m, Evening Worship Service . 5:30 p.m. "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 middlevillecrc.org Sunday School for all ages Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 Jr. & Sr. Youth Group 6:00 Wednesday AWANA 6:30 Midweek Prayer 6:45 making.sense of the stuff we sometimes take for granted Peace CHURCH 9:30 a.m. .PeaceChurch. 616.881.8118 Interim Pastor. Charles Steiner www.whitneyvillebible.org p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. I r Labor Day Weekend 2013 ’ . 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Carter discussed her histo­ ry, how she came to live in Michigan and her road to working as a yoga instructor. She explained the differ­ ent types of yoga and the benefit of having strong muscles and good balance. The group was led in a series of different exercises in chair yoga. Club members recently completed a project to raise funds for Shot@Life, a pro­ gram providing vaccinations to children around the globe. The next general meeting 9:30 a.m. will be at Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Springs Yankee Golf Course. The meeting will BUYING GOLD AND SILVER TOO! Local • Trusted •Fair 9369 Cherry Valley (M37) In the D&W Caledonia Village Center 616-891-5750 SwierengaJeweIers.com i BibVt I9 I* CM CO <0 O 4 I Nails & Spa . Lt c ngagemen ts Bard Bloom, O.D. Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations 1510 N. 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Beatrice will be remembered as an excellent cook, especially for her ed her in death on February Swedish lasagna and her suet 25, 2005. pudding. Beatrice is survived by For many years, Beatrice sons, Darwin (Dorothy) was a writer for the Wayland Hooker, J. Arthur (Connie) Globe, and she was an active Hooker, and Dale (Karen) •It member of the Leighton Hooker; grandchildren, Community Grange. On Darcy (Matt) Hawkins, September 10, 1936, she David (Karen) Hooker, married the love of her life, Darin (Trina) Hooker, John Hooker, and he preced- Johnny (Jill) Hooker, Kim Robert J. McCrath Patricia (Hodges) McCrath. Bob was a 1982 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, and he enjoyed gam­ bling, golfing, NASCAR and Bob also was an avid Detroit Tiger fan. FREEPORT, MI- Robert J. McCrath, of Freeport, passed away August 20, 2013, at his home. Bob was bom November 11, 1963, in Grand Rapids, the son of Walter and Loan Huynh The 616-891 -9703 REW Monday 9-7; Tuesday/Wednesday 11:15-7; Thursday-Saturday 9-7 Barber Salon ________ 656* Jasonville Farms Blvd. S.E., Caledonia, Ml 49316 • Haircut, Finish w/Hot Cream Razor Around Hairline, IEar Waxing -for only • Mens Facials -$25.00 • Women’s Haircut $14.00 Color $35.00 $11.00 s § | CM Perm ^Fadals & $50.00 S30.00 moi Look sharp for Back-To-School with a Fresh Haircut1 — ________ M 37 64th f c JaaorMie Farms Catedoria .-•W / & - T MX.* FOUNTAIN, MI - Gloria (Randy) Kruizenga, Todd (Julie) Hooker, Eric (Vicki) B. Lewis, of Fountain, forHooker, and Deb (Maurice) merly of Middleville, passed Florek; 21 great grandchil- away, August 19, 2013. Gloria was bom August dren, and one great great 24, 1933 in Merrieweather, granddaughter. Beatrice was also preceded the daughter of George and in death by her parents and a Alice (Taylor) Karcher. She brother Ray Finkbeiner. was a 1951 graduate of The family received Thornapple Kellogg High friends, Wednesday, August School. 21, at the Beeler-Gores Gloria was an avid reader, Funeral Home, Middleville, and enjoyed going to yard and Thursday, August 22, sales. Most of all, she loved 2013 at Leighton Church, being a mother and a grandwhere her funeral service mother, was conducted, with Pastor . Gloria is survived by sons, David L. McBride, official- Jack (Deb Cameron) Lewis, ing. •urial took place in of Fountain, Steven (Denise) Hooker Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Leiehton Church Leighton Missionary Fund or the Memorial Fund will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.co m to leave a condolence •It message for Beatice's family. of Middleville; three grand­ Lewis of Middleville, and James (Cheryl) Lewis, also HPV vaccine key to preventing cancer later in life Recently, the Centers for According to the CDC, for -------------------------------------- Disease Control and each year the 3-dose HPV Prevention announced that vaccine series coverage On October 26, 1997, he HPV vaccination rates in remains near the current married the love of his life, girls ages 13 to 17 years level of 33 percent, an esti­ Tacy Vis, who survives. failed to increase, and actual- mated additional 4,400 Members of his family ly declined slightly between women will be diagnosed include a son, Dylon 2011 and 2012. With this with cervical cancer and McCrath; a daughter, new data, the Michigan 1,400 cervical cancer-attrib­ Rheagan McGrath; his par- Department of Community utable deaths will occur each ents, Walter and Patricia Health is working to educate year. Among girls unvacci­ McCrath; his grandmother, Michiganders about the nated for HPV, 84 percent Doreene McCrath; brothers, importance of getting the had a health care visit where Daniel (Kathy) McCrath, and HPV vaccine to protect they received another vac­ James (Kristine) McCrath; against cancer. cine, such as meningitis or sisters, Becky (Doug) Approximately 79 million pertussis, but not HPV vac­ Callihan, Mari (Chad) Americans are currently cine. Slachter, and Karen (Tim) infected with HPV, and “It is concerning to see the Rapheal; several aunts, about 14 million people rates of vaccination against uncles, cousins, nieces and become newly infected each HPV at these low levels nephews. year. HPV is also so com- compared with other vac­ A celebration of life gath- mon that nearly all sexually- cines, particularly because ering took place Friday, active men and women will vaccinating teens and young August 23, 2013, at the get at least one type of HPV adults now with this critical Freeport Community Center, at some point in their lives. vaccine prevents them from Those who wish to make In Michigan, 47.2 percent of getting different types of memorial contributions to females 13 to 17 years of age HPV-related cancer in the The McCrath Family have received one or more future,” said Dr. Matthew Memorial Fund at Lake doses of HPV vaccine, and Davis, chief medical execu­ Michigan Credit Union only 27.5 percent of females tive with the MDCH. “As would be greatly appreciat- 13 to 17 years of age have parents and medical profesed. Please visit www.beeler- received all three doses of sionals, our responsibility is goresfuneral.com to leave a the vaccine, according to to protect the health of our condolence message for April 2013 data from the youth, including taking preBob's family. Michigan Care Improvement ventive measures. The HPV Registry. vaccine truly is an important tool for allowing us to do E fsiaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaEJreJrzJ so.” Not receiving a health care provider's recommendation for HPV vaccine was one of the five main reasons parents reported for not vaccinating their sons or daughters. The Spaces available 10x10 $25 other responses parents pro• • • • aa September 7th • 9 am-3 pm vided indicate gaps in under­ Call for more information and registration standing the vaccine, includ­ »■ * I ing why vaccination is rec­ Thelma at 269-986-7409 ommended at ages 11 or 12. or Jon at 269-953-7773 06819742 Parents also reported safety •It E Middleville Heritage Day I Flea Market w iU . . . Secure fit U • di r & fl* J fl *1 * J*1’ a] i fan- children; three great grand­ children and special family friend, Donna Quitana, of Florida. Gloria was preceded in in death by her parents; her husband, Jack Lewis; and a brother, George Karcher Jr. A private graveside service will be conducted at Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Harbor Hospice, will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneralhome.com to send a condo­ lence message to Gloria's family. a rv concerns as a reason for not vaccinating. In the seven lit years of post-licensure vac­ cine safety monitoring and evaluation conducted inde­ pendently by federal agen­ cies and vaccine manufactur­ ers, no serious safety con­ cerns have been identified. Most private health insur­ ance plans must cover the HPV vaccine at no out-of•It pocket cost, meaning no co­ pay or deductible. HPV is covered under the Vaccines for Children Program which provides no- or low-cost vac­ cines to eligible children, 18 years of age and younger. Parents and caregivers are •II encouraged to ask about vac­ cination every time they take children for a health care visit. Recently, the MDCH launched a radio and online HPV campaign to educate Michiganders about the importance of the HPV vac­ cine in protecting against cervical cancer. For more information about HPV, visit www.michigan.gov/HPV. i 00 4 tf 11 ilWi AJBri iwfen KI (MJJ ft •4 GET ALL THE NEWS OF tofts BARRY COUNTY! -- Make sure all his dreams and wishes come true. Invest in life insurance from Auto-Owners, the “No Problem” People.® *I •■ L=r* Call or visit us today! I Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. [x-PJiic] Insurance First 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Foot & L Middleville, MI 49333 Doug Talsma Bob Nicolai See Doug or Bob for all your insurance needs! Saturday Hours Professional Services! 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How can you get enough of a handle on basic investment concepts so that you’re comfortable in making well-informed choic­ es? Actually, you can get a good grip on the investment process by becoming famil­ iar with a few basic concepts, such as these: » IX l^1 IS • Stocks versus Bonds — I ‘ J?1 * «i: 1C» When you buy stocks, or stock-based investments, you are buying ownership shares in companies. Generally speaking, it’s a good idea to buy shares of quality companies and to hold these shares for the long term. This strategy may help you eventually overcome short-term price declines, which may affect all stocks. 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So if you want­ ed to sell a bond before it matures, and interest rates have recently risen, you may Bit have to offer your bond at a price lower than its face value. For the most part, stocks are purchased for their growth potential (although many stocks do offer income, in the form of divi­ dends), while bonds are bought for the income stream provided by interest pay­ ments. Ideally, though, it is important to build a diversi­ Bit fied portfolio containing stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit (CDs), government securities and other investI ments designed to meet your goals and risk tolerances, rx? ________ • Diversification is a strategy designed to help reduce the effects of market volatility on your portfolio; keep in mind, however, that diversi­ fication, by itself, can't guarantee a profit or protect against loss. • Risk versus Reward — Staff Writer John and Margaret Loftus have been named the Middleville Heritage Day grand marshals. John Loftus also was the named recently Thomapple Area Enrichment “Hometown Foundation Hero.” the of Members Development Downtown selected Authority the Lotfuses as grand marshals Tuesday. They credited the couple for their long-time involve­ ment in the community, his dedication to the veterans and the veterans memorial project, 4-H youths in the community and other involvement as reasons to honor him. John was active in the All investments carry some type of risk: Stocks and bonds can decline in value, •io while investments such as CDs can lose purchasing One rBit~ wer over time. important thing to keep in mind is that, generally, the Bit greater the potential reward, the higher the risk. • Setting goals — As an investor, you need to set goals for your investment portfolio, such as providing resources for retirement or helping pay for your chil­ dren's college educations. 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Here, Ray Kosbar (left) Richelle Bell and James Barnum pet a dairy calf. This summer, six high school students participated in a program that provided opportunities to leam reallife skills and. quite possibly, instill a new-found passion in the career field of culinary arts. James Bamum. Richelle Bell and Ray Kosbar from Hastings High School and Alex Kulinski, Tiffany Smith and Jordanne Terr)' from Delton Kellogg High School took part in an eightweek culinary experience run through the Barry Intermediate School District in partnership with the YMCA of Barry CountyCamp Algonquin. The program assigned the students to the task of work­ ing in the kitchen at the YMCA camp alongside chef and mentor, Jill Newton. f r J ** — —___ . . I* A' 7 I 1 11 • Justin Straube, owner of Seasonal Grille (far right), shows interns how to saut6. Pictured here are (from left) Ray Kosbar, Richelle Bell, Tiffany Smith, Alex Kulinski and Jordanne Terry. & fr- I& |<f'is ill* I 1 sy w J ’1*1 ZL •— - r V J** 7 < Xv X Students taking part in the culinary expenerWe program are (back,from left) Jordanne Terry, Alex Kulinski, Mentor/Chef Jill Newton, Tiffany Smith, (front) James Barnum, Ray Kosbar and Richelle Bell. The program, however, wasn't just about a summer job. It was about arming the group with the skills to be successful and productive. “The program came together after several years of discussion about adding a culinary arts program to our list of career preparation pro­ grams,” said Fred Jacobs, vice-president of J-Ad Graphics and member of the VoTech Committee, a group of local business leaders and professionals working through the BISD. “We knew that it would be a pop­ ular career field for many students throughout the county.” Tom DeVault, YMCA director, suggested the idea of the students preparin meals for the campers this • piw I ■ silk£ . 1 f Ii 1 II o OFF YOUR C on 07* OFF YOUR r luU fa GLASSES/ EYE EXAM FRAMES J • PEDIATRIC AND GENERAL OPHTHALMOLOGY • CONTACT LENS FITTING AND DISPENSING • ON-SITE OPTICAL SHOP WITH OVER 700 DESIGNER FRAMES! TOLL FREE: * * IL? llL'K < * »» s >5 * » sw **. I TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BEST.’ 1791W. Ml 43 Hwy., Hastings, Ml or 9090 S. Rogers Ct, Caledonia, Ml Get Social With Us: EYE & E.N.T. Specialists, PLC WWW.EYEENT.COM ’Cannot be used with any other offers and cannot be used with insurance submissions -J cn -1 summer. He had just hired a culinary arts graduate, Jill Newton, to run the food service program for the camp. “It was a natural fit,” said Jacobs, “the YMCA had the licensed kitchen, the trainer and someone to eat all the food we planned to prepare.” Three students each from Hastings and Delton schools were selected to take the course. Thanks to the Interagency Cash Transfer Agreement between Michigan Rehabilitation Services and the BISD, the students could be paid for their work at the YMCA as well as take a part in a three-day orientation and more, Orientation began June 6, with students working on soft skills, such as workplace ethics with Donna Lipp of Michigan Works, touring the YMCA and meeting with DeVault. The second and third days of orientation involved visiting farms such as Otto's Chicken Farm, Origin's Hobby Farm, Sand Creek Dairy and Otto's T urkey Farm in order to gain knowledge and insight of where food comes from. Following the farm vis­ its,students were invited to Big Boy by Lee Campbell and Seasonal Grille by Justin Straube for a meal and a tour of their kitchens. Once orien­ tation commenced, students were ready to begin their positions as culinary interns. Part of their culinary expe­ rience included Teachable Tuesdays. Each Tuesday, the interns reported to the BISD for skill-hnildina acskill-building tivities. The first two hours of each I uesday generally looked the same. One hour was filled with Career Ready 101/KeyTrain with Lipp. The second hour was a study session on Servsafe for Food Handler Certification through the National Restaurant Association with Amy Scoville of the BISD. The last half of the day the students were partnered with 1< different chefs and restau­ rants throughout Hastings. The first week, Straube went to the BISD’s kitchen with all the necessities to teach the interns different saut£ techniques. They learned to make two of Seasonal Grille's most popu­ lar dishes, Frutti de Mare and chicken Marsala. During the second week, the interns toured the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education at Grand Rapids Community College which was followed by a five-course lunch at The Heritage, a restaurant run by GRCC culinary students. Maple Leaf Farm was the destination another week. Owner Maryanne Hoffman shared her all-organic meth­ ods of growing produce and discussed her partnerships with the multiple restaurants in the community. Carol Mountjoy from Western Michigan University visited the stu­ dents and presented the financial program Extreme Reality. The interns learned about the reality of what things cost, income, budgets, taxes and wants versus needs. The students also went to the Hastings restaurant of Gary and Carla Rizor, County Seat, where Carla discussed what restaurant ownership looks like and then introduced the restau­ rant's new chef, Tony Nevarez. Chef Tony put the students to work on portion­ ing for their big burger night while explaining cost effec­ tiveness of ingredients. During the final week, Bruce Jones of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company invited the interns to his company's cafeteria. Students had lunch and dis­ cussed the benefits of working in this type of culinary atmosphere. The interns then experienced firsthand what that work was like as they helped run the cafeteria dur­ 0 ^1IS3 •J f I I Mi tela tel I 'I s Continued next page s CM J » ■ �I The Sun and News, Saturday, August 24, 2013/ Page 9 ■w ■ o ers was a weakness. The pro­ gram showed me things 1 knew never about myself.things that I've never tried. 1 truly found myself this summer.” Rachel James, transition coordinator for the BISD. said they hope to offer the experience again to students in the future. “This program was too successful not to repeat,” said DeVault. “I, for one, would love to see this pro­ gram return again next sumnier here at the YMCA.” ** Lt I r. F ■1 - -w Student interns Tiffany Smith (back) a nd Alex Kulinski receive their certification for Servsafe Food Handling training from Ronna Steel, BISD superintendent. From previous page ing its lunch hours. At the conclusion of the course, interns took the Servsafe Food Handler Certification test. Each stu­ dent intern passed the exam with a 92 percent or higher grade. Along with this certi­ fication, the interns complet­ ed the Culinary Experience program with a resume, at 1 least one certification in Career Ready 101/KeyTrain, and skills that could change their future. DeVault summed up what ■«>!; '"“at, Hiikl he thought the program gave, not only to the students involved, but to all of the Barry County community. “This program was a phe­ nomenal success/' success,” said DeVault. “The impact on these kids was huge. The stu­ dents coming into the pro­ gram were introduced to potential career opportuni­ •It ties, they were made aware •It of the importance of a strong work ethic and the value of hands-on work experience.” The students learned resume-writing skills, how to develop relationships with adults, confidence in speak- ing in front of large numbers of people, safety in food preparation, and, he said, earning an income and utiliz­ ing a bank account to man­ age their finances. Devault shared comments from parents of the student interns who said they were amazed at the changes in their young adults during the summer program. At the end of the program, a banquet dinner was pre­ pared at the YMCA, to show appreciation to all the folks who helped make it happen, As part of the ceremony, the students were given an I • l\~* ¥ / I *•- •g ' * 1I J—-, K . i L■r \ / •7 i : ^4 I •• i • 7 I J - * k Xj J '■If1 • ■ ' V— J*- — >■ c Participants and leaders who gather at the conclusion of the program include (front row, from left) James Barnum, Tiffany Smith, Richelie Bell, Jordanne Terry, Ray Kosbar, (back) Alex Kulinski, Tom DeVault, Jill Newton and Fred Jacobs, bit i ate ft gp' falii a 1 Wta® IV » Afe'na^ 1 •!•!• happy with food — and I hope to make it my profes­ sion some day,” said Bell. “I have learned so many fun and exciting things about cooking. Jill Newton taught us how to hold a knife and so many other tricks of the trade. We got to see so many different places around the community and learn where food comes from. My biggest challenge was learn­ ing what were my strengths and weaknesses. For exam­ ple, baking was a strength and measuring out hamburg­ opportunity to say a few words about what they learned. Jordanne Terry, a senior at Delton Kellogg, said she joined the culinary arts pro­ gram for the job opportuni­ ties and for the experience. “I wanted to know if the culinary path was what I wanted to do in the future,” said Terry. Richelie Bell, is a 2013 graduate of Hastings. “The reason I participated in the program was I love to making people cook * Fit. Relaxed. Healthy. !lj|. M • • ' • I , »Isasatensii rwi ' • » Bskis l'; • irttaritit (K*i •• I -*** o - of the Blue Heron Academy of Healing Arts & Sciences and currently providing scheduled massage therapy services at the Pennock Health & Wellness Center - includes early morning and evening appointments. ■W Ml Call 269.948.3139 for an appointment. W01 Kevin is a certified and licensed medical massage therapist and a member of the American Medical Massage Association. 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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD. MIDDLEVILLE, Ml BARRY COUNTY, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: ZB A 13-08-05 PARCEL ID #370-001-00 thru 370-021-00 A request by Whispering Pines YS Condominium Association for multiple variances: 1. A variance to the minimum project area for a Resort & Recreation. Request is for less than the required 10 acres. 2. A variance to the minimum width of the Private Road Standards to allow use of the existing access from Patterson. 3. A variance to the Condominium Street Standards to allow non-paved existing and future roads. 4. A variance to the Resort & Recreation Development Standards to allow two docks totaling twenty-one boat slips and to allow beaching or docking of watercraft launched at a public launch site. 5. A variance to the Resort & Recreation Development Requirements through the PUD process to allow units 18 through 21 to be used as permanent year round resi­ dences. 6. A variance to the Planned Unit Development require­ ments to allow some of utilities to remain above ground. 7. Such other business as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. 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 September 4, 2013. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE The Township will provide necessary and reasonable serv­ ices 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 pro­ posals). Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals Commission Pet owners reminded Larry Knowles Yankee Springs Township Zoning Administrator SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD August 12, 2013 CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Bremer with Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation. ROLL CALL AND ATTEN­ DANCE Members present: Bremer, Buckowing. DeMaagd, Eavey. Kenyon, & Wake; Absent: lers present: Getty, Vlietstra. Middleton, six other public. BUSINESS - Set closing time at 9:30 p.m. on motion by Kenyon, support by Wake (all Ayes). Approve agenda as amended on motion by Buckowing, support by Kenyon (all Ayes). Approve Consent Agenda as printed on motion by Buckowing, support by Wake (all Ayes). PUBLIC COMMENT - Judge Amy McDowell updated board on Barry County Swift and Sure Sanctions program. DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS - Approve bills totaling $159,498.22 on motion by Buckowing, support by Eavey (all Ayes). TREASURERiS REPORT Update on activities within the department. Approve obtaining additional quotes for purchase of computer for Treasurens office on motion by Kenyon, support by Eavey (five Ayes, one No). BUSINESS - Approve pur­ chase of wireless portal for office at cost of $524 on motion by Bremer, support by Buckowing (all •I* Ayes). Update on county-wide recycling by County Commissioner Fiala. EMERGENCY SERVICES Update on activities within the department. COUNTY REPORT Stolsonburg reviewed aetvities from Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS Update and discussion on various meetings and progress of Committees. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m. on motion by Wake, support by Kenyon (all Ayes). Respectfully submitted by Becky Schultz, Deputy Clerk The complete text of the min­ utes may be read at thornappletwp.org or at the Township Hall during regular business hours. 06019755 NOTICE OF HEARING OF PRACTICABILITY AND REVIEW OF GUN LAKE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL TAKE NOTICE that the Gun Lake Improvement ” ard will hold a public hearing on the practicability of a five-year improvement project for Gun Lake consisting of nuisance aquatic plant control, inspection and oversight, water quality monitoring, watershed management, administration, and con­ tingencies. The hearing will be held at Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333 on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a special assessment roll has been prepared and is on file at the office of the Barry County Drain Commissioner located in 220 W. State Street in Hastings, Michigan for public examination during normal business hours. Said special assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the cost of the improvement project to benefiting prop­ erties. to use certificates, keep pets cool and healthy Hot weather and high tem­ peratures are still here. The Barry County Humane Society would like to remind pet owners of some simple steps they can take to make their pets more comfortable and to help prevent possible heat-related illnesses. • Never leave a pet, small child or senior member of the family in a parked vehi­ cle. Even with the windows HI cracked, the temperature can get hot enough to kill. When the outside temperature is 85 degrees, the temperature inside a car, even with the windows cracked, can reach 102 degrees in 10 minutes and 120 degrees in 30 min­ utes. Shade offers very little protection because the sun­ 1 light moves. • Provide plenty of shade or keep pets inside with proper ventilation, fans, or air conditioning. • Provide lots of fresh, cool water at all times. • Don’t force a pet to exer­ cise in the heat of the day. Early morning and evening will be better for both pet and owner. • Hot sidewalks and streets can cause bums on a pet’s footpads. Limit the time pets are on such hot surfaces. • Brush and groom pets regularly to help prevent skin problems and make them feel more comfortable. • Be sure all windows have secure screens to pre­ vent falls and possible escapes. • Older or overweight pets and snub-nosed breeds of dogs and cats have a harder time in hot weather. Take extra precautions with these animals, as well as with pets with heart or lung problems. • Be careful with automo­ bile coolant fluid. It has a sweet taste, which animals can be attracted to and even a small amount can kill. On hot days, pets are safer at home. If a pet is overcome from the heat, immediately soak him or her in cool (not cold) water, offer cool water or ice cubes to lick, and get the pet to a veterinarian immediately. All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which 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 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 informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper readers are hereby are available on an equal opportunity The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1 -800-927-9275. Barry and Allegan Counties, Michigan 77580358 06800158 COMM MOUOMB o^owtuhitv Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News ads 1 i IRVING TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS IRVING TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting August 14, 2013 Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 pm with pledge to flag. All board members present. Six guests present. Received: Fire, assessors, audit and commissioners reports, board comments, public input. Joanne Barnard, from the Barry Waste County Solid Oversight Committee reported on recycling. Treasurer’s report placed on file for audit. Approved: Clerk’s July 10, 2013 minutes Payment of bills Meeting adjourned at 8:46 pm Next meeting is September 12, 2013. Attested to by Jamie Knight, Supervisor Submitted by Carol Ergang, Clerk The mplete transcript of the minutes may be viewed on www.irvingtownship.org 06819825 VILLAGE OF Nlllljl►LEVILLE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 23, 2013 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Pullen. Present: Endsley, Lutz, Lytle, Reyff, Pullen, Schellinger, Van Noord. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to approve the agenda. All yeas. Motion Passed. 2. Motion by Reyff, support by Lytle to approve the meeting min­ utes of July 9, 2013. All yeas. Motion Passed. 3. Motion by Reyff, support by Schellinger to approve the MCOW minutes of July 2, 2013. All yeas. Motion Passed. 4. Motion by Lytle, support by Van Noord to accept the current bills for July 23, 2013 for $86,968.42. All yeas. Motion Passed. 5. Motion by Reyff. support by Endsley to authorize Pullen to cast the MML Worker’s Compensation Fund ballot for trustees. All yeas. Motion Passed. 6. Motion by Schellinger, sup­ port by Lytle to accept the Manager’s letter of proposal for a one-year contract. Ayes; Lytle, Pullen, Schellinger, van Noord, Endsley. Nays; Lutz, Reyff. Motion Passed. 7. Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. All yeas. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted. Elaine Denton, Clerk, Village of Middleville The complete text of the min­ utes is posted on the Village weosne nnpj/vinageoTmiddleviire, Website httpi/Zvillageof11 org or may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9: •If a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 06819823 OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 1.4’ li ■M I PT] M J’T I of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Tuesday I at Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 A variance application has been submitted by Nicholas Wieringa requesting a variance from the Townshipis Front Yard Setback require­ ment. Location of this variance request is 12391 Jackson Rd., Middleville, Ml also known as parcel #08-14-030-007-00. parents or legal custodians, pregnant basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. Gun Lake Improvement Board * said Kathy Wiggins from the local Humane Society. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Gun Lake Improvement Board will hold a hearing immediately following the aforementioned hearing of practicability for the purpose of reviewing said special •It assessment roll and for hearing any objections thereto. An owner of or party with interest in real property to be assessed or his/her agent may appear in person to object to the special assessment: or may protest such special assessment by letter filed with the Lake Board at or prior to the time of the hearing. Written objections may be filed with or mailed to the Gun Lake Improvement Board c/o Barry County Drain Commissioner, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Notice is also given that the owner of any real property within the Gun Lake Special Assessment District who, having made an objection to said special assessment either in person or in writing, may, within thirty (30) days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll, appeal such special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal or other court of competent jurisdiction. Also, the Humane Society would like to remind every­ one who called their office or came by in February for a $20 Spay Day certificate that these discount certificates will expire at the end of August. “If you haven't yet taken your pet for the surgery, be sure to get him or her in to your veterinarian before Aug. 31 to take advantage of this discount. By waiting to have the surgery performed, your pet is at risk of having or producing more litters,” THE VARIANCE APPLICATION MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m. - Noon and 1- 4 p.m., w I Friday 9 a.m. - Noon Written comments or questions regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary, Thornapple Township Board of Appeals, PO Box 459, Middleville, Ml 49333. 269- 795- 7202 Americans with Disabilities Notice The Township will provide necessary and reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at this public meeting upon 6 days aL. — ____ 1 ■ notice to the Township Clerk. Susan J. Vlietstra, Thornapple Township Clerk 06819827 % �I The Sun and News, Saturday, August 24, 2013/ Page 11 School sports participation numbers hold steady in state 8 &. A V IW4 IS iS ” ■r Trojan catcher inks plans to join GRCC softball program Morgan VanPutten is joined by Grand Rapids Community College Women’s Softball coach Paula Maloley as she signs her National Letter of Intent to join the Raider program. VanPutten, who graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School this spring, will be a catcher for the Raiders just as she was for the Trojans during her all-conference performance with the TK varsity. Morgan's older brother, Dylan VanPutten, will be a sophomore on the Raider Men’s baseball team this season. Call 269-945-9554 for 7 s tosh * ♦ Sr '■'St? •HaT lh I us ' Middleville Sun a News classifies ads TOPS 46 tori' Executive Director Position I 3i'ah Wn Lincoln Meadow Senior Apartments I ytssittfe • Full or Part Time position I • Friendly helpful altitude. Highly Motivated individual. I • Supervision of small staff and tenants in 50 apartments. I vs ? IMl • urttUte •to: re • Skills needed: Computer Accounting. Quick Book.I Microsoft Office & Excel. Professional verbal & written! n communication skills. Grant writing experience. BMW git Bl ol • Smoke free facilities. • Lincoln Meadows is affiliated with HUD Mail resume to: Lincoln Meadow 500 Lincoln St.. Middleville. Ml 49333 or www.midhsgfr*yahoo.com I I I I I [n Resumes will not be accepted alter September 5. 2013 | x> th The Aug. 19 meeting of 2J the TOPS 546 group was held at the home of leader, Patricia. After meeting at Lincoln Meadows for weighin, the group then met at Patricia's home for a picnic dinner. The next regular meeting will be Aug. 26/ Visitors are welcome to attend the meetings each Monday at 500 Lincoln Meadows, beginning at 5 for weigh-in, with the meeting starting at 5:30 and ending at 6 p.m. For more information, call Patricia, 616-868-0463, or Betty, 616-765-3483. For the fifth straight year, Michigan ranked seventh nationally in high school sports participation, accord­ ing. to statistics for the 201213 school year released recently by the National Federation of State High School Associations. That level of participation contin­ ued to best Michigan's national ranking for total number of residents of high school age, which fell one spot to ninth nationally in 2012. Michigan's participation ranking was based on a numberof 304,438, with 130,009 girls and 174,429 boys tak­ ing part, and included sports in which the Michigan High School Athletic Association does not conduct postseason tournaments. The totals count students once for each sport in which he or she par­ ticipates, meaning students who are multiple-sport ath­ letes are counted more than once. Michigan girls participa­ tion remained seventh nationally for the second consecutive year, while the boys participation figure continued to rank sixth. According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau figures from 2012, Michigan ranks ninth in both females and males ages 14 through 17 after national ranking list, from seventh to fifth in 2012-13. However, six girls sports moved down their respective lists: girls basketball from sixth to seventh, girls golf from fifth to sixth, girls lacrosse from 12th to 13th, girls soccer from eighth to ninth, girls swimming and diving also eighth to ninth and girls tennis from third to fourth. Girls bowling (fourth), competitive cheer (fifth), gymnastics (12th), girls skiing (fourth), softball (seventh), girls track and field (seventh) and volleyball (fourth) repeated their 201112 national rankings. National participation in high school sports in 201213 set a new record for the 24th consecutive year with 7,713,577 students - an increase of 21,057 from the year before - taking part, Girls participation also set a record for the 24th straight year, increasing this time participants to 15,190 3,222,723 total. Boys partici­ pation bounced back from its 2011-12 decrease, the first in two decades, increasing by 5,867 participants in 2012-13 for a total of 4,490,854 - the second-highest total on record for boys national par­ ticipation. ranking eighth for both in 2011. Eight sports - including seven played by boys moved up in their respective rankings, while seven s[ rts moved down their lists. Total, Michigan ranked ninth or higher nationally in partic­ ipation in 26 of the 28 sports in which the MHSAA con­ ducts a postseason tourna­ ment (not counting separately 8-player football), Basketball and boys swimming and diving led the improvement among boys sports, both moving up two spots - boys basketball to participants fourth-most nationally and swimming and diving up to, seventh. Improving one position in national rank were boys bowling to second, boys cross country to eighth, boys ice hockey to third, boys lacrosse to seventh and boys soccer to eighth. Only one boys sport moved down in national rank - wrestling from fifth to sixth-most par­ ticipants. Baseball (seventh), 11-player football (fifth), 8player football (14th), boys golf (sixth), boys skiing ; (fourth), boys tennis (fifth) and boys track and field (sixth) held constant with 2011-12 rankings. Girls cross country also jumped up two spots on its Be "SENSIBLE" about your water! 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Wolf did disclose that her father is interested in some of the property affected by the proposed amendment to the Cherry Valley Planned Unit Development. She said she does not feel she has a conflict of interest since she has no involvement or bene­ fit from her father's interest. Clerk Jennifer Christian, noting that the board will be voting on insurance benefits for township employees, dis­ closed that she uses the health and dental benefits provided to her as an elected official. She made the state­ ment in the interest of full disclosure. Harrison closed that por­ tion of Wednesday's discus­ sion by stating that he intends to take up the devel­ opment of a policy on con­ flict of interest. Homeowners in the Cherry Woods development who were -• present at Wednesday’s meeting were quick to remind trustees of the arguments made earlier in July at the first reading of the proposed amendment. They observed McGraw's additional open space was illusory since he was propos­ ing to build the single family homes in the area currently a buffer between single family homes and the condominium development. They also took issue with his comment that many homeowners would find a smaller lot preferable to the 32,000 square-foot lots called for. The owner of lot 17 noted that the open space accessible to all can be reached only from her prop­ erty. The discussion by board members also focused on issues such as lot size. Harrison noted dryly that reducing the lot sizes to 20,000 square feet from 32,000 square feet did not reflect a balancing of lot sizes. He also did not find persuasive the reduction of the amount of lawn to be mowed. Reduced setbacks did not appeal to Trustee Don Koopmans, who as a member of the Planning Commission had voted against the proposal. Trustee Dale Hermenet focused on space. open Robertson observed that both sides had engaged in speculative argu­ mentation. 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Robertson said he has not gotten the kind of answers from the cable corporation that he feels are needed; he was also very clear that he did not want to revert to a previous system in which the township actively managed the station. His fundamental issue is not the accounting categories but the lack of specific detail. A second concern is that the original budget for the cable corporation was built on the assumption that fran­ chise fees paid to the town­ ship would be about $90,000 and $70,000 was earmarked for the station's budget. A renegotiation of the franchise fee agreement resulted in a decline in revenues to approximately $60,000 and a significant reduction in the station's budget. The board approved up to $15,000 to ■N meet the station's expenses through December 31. . The following agenda items were then approved: • A tax rate of $0.6962 for township opera­ tions • A tax rate of $1.5 for public safety. • The renewal of health insurance. • The renewal of dental and life insurance. • The amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of the Grand Valley Metropolitan Council to allow Sparta Township and the Village of Sparta to resign. • The designation of Sept. 20 as Prisoner of War/ Missing in Action Day. Up for a brief discussion lit was the possibility of creat­ ing a guide for new resi­ dents. Board members said they had heard from new res­ idents who had missed dead­ lines for activities for their children because they were not aware of them and there was no central source for information. The board agreed that a guide would be a good idea, how to compile it, and who would compile the guide are topics for con­ tinuing discussion. 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It’s a short season, so I’m happy about that. Bergstrom, a junior who is up from second singles last fall, was the last Trojan on the court.-He fell to Nolan Rossman 6-1, 6-1. Logan VanPutten, a soph­ omore, moved up a spot from third singles to second singles for TK. He fell to Zac Rossman 6-1,6-0. The two Rossman boys played third and fourth sin­ gles for the state runner-up Panthers last year. “We’re still young,” Rosenberg said. “I don’t have a senior playing in the singles. I have three seniors on the team, two of them are brothers playing fourth dou­ bles for me. We’re still young.” The only other games the Trojans won were at first doubles, where Levi Ryfiak and Braedon Halle were downed by Parker Keas and Cody Sunderlin 6-2, 6-1. 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It's a weekend inviting current and former residents of the Middleville area to come together and enjoy some of the history and uniqueness that Middleville offers. The weekend event starts off at 8 a.m. Saturday Sept. 7 with a Thornapple Trail 5K/10K walk/run on the Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail. Registration for the run takes place from 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. at the Stagecoach Park •It ^azebo. The United Methodist Church will serve a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. •- a.m. taking off from Lee Elementary School on West Main Street. The parade route continues east on Main Street to Church Street. After the parade there’s plenty of food vendors offer­ ing a wide variety of taste­ tempting treats and a used book sale takes place at the township hall on Main street starting at 11 a.m. There will be a Heritage display in the village hall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Heritage crafts for children will also be included in the village hall display. Children's activities will be set up at the Calvin Hill Park and a skateboard competition takes place from 11 to 3 p.m. at the Calvin Hill Park. A car show will be on Main Street from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the Adams Family will provide music from the 1950s and ‘60s at the Thornapple Township parking lot from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Rotary Club will host a chicken dinner at and open the bake sale and quilt show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There's also a garage sale fundraising event for the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 129 Grand Rapids Street. A flea market fundraising event for Helping Hands Ministry of » •arry County takes place in the Towne Center parking lot on M-37 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Craft vendors will be sell­ ing unique items in the green space along the Thomapple River between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and a used book sale will take place in the Thornapple Township Hall starting at 11 a.m. The Lion's Club will offer vision screening from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Scoop on Main Street and the Mason’s will offer child identification packets at the Masonic Hall on Main Street. Craft vendors will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a variety of crafts and goods. The parade starts at 10 LOFTUS, continued from page “As soon as I give some­ thing away I get more back and it just keeps coming,” he says. Marge quietly sits in the chair next to John and nods in agreement. Last fall, members of the Middleville Clovers 4-H Club came to their home and helped clean up the property, cut and mow the grass, pull • weeds, and even make ramps up to the home that are easi­ er for Marge and John to navigate than the steps. “Here were all these kids Downtown Development Authority selected John and Marge Loftus for the Heritage Day grand mar­ shals. “They've done a lot for the community — they really have,” says Jean Lamoreaux, DDA event coordinator. and adults out here working and I couldn’t do anything for them,’’ says John. “All I could do was say thank you.” John is worried about the Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation dinner where he will be honored this fall. Tickets for the dinner are $25 per person and raise funds for scholarships. “Who would want to spend $25 to have dinner with me? I think they’re going to lose money,” he says. 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The contest takes place at 2 p.m. in the Stagecoach Park gaze­ bo. All entrants must pre­ register at Three Brothers Pizza prior to the event. Thomapple Valley Church will host a co-ed vol­ leyball tournament from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. at 20 State Street, and preschool chil­ dren's games at the Stagecoach gazebo from 11 a.m. to noon. A Rotary-sponsored duck race takes place at Main Street by the Thornapple River at 2 p.m. and a pizza eating contest at the Stagecoach park gazebo at 3 p.m. Entries for the pizza eating contest must pre-reg­ ister at Three Brothers Pizza. The Barry County Trolley will be running from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. making stops at various activity spots to help visitors get from place to place. The weekend activities wrap up Sunday with a trac­ tor pull on Bender Road near Page Elementary' School. The antique tractor pull will start at 1:30 p.m. In addition to the standard antique, antique-plus and open pulling classes that have enhanced engines, a strictly stock class is being added this year. The “farm field" class is intended for novice pullers w ith factor)' original tractors. Weight classes for the “farm field" classes will be 4500. 5500, and 6500 pounds. For more information about the tractor pull contact Frank Fiala at 795-9367. For more information about the Heritage Day events or a complete listing of events, locations and times, visit www.gomiddleville.com. & i»i ■ «!' 1 y Y*1 Board accepts novel proposal from GFWC-Gun Lake women $ ifl KX by Fran Faverman approved by the board. involved in projects under­ Staff Writer The only concern raised taken by the township. Ladies, start your weed was the availability of water. Also noted was a Yankee whackers. •IB. On the board's agenda was a Springs Township Board of With a novel approach proposal from Gun Lake Zoning Appeals public hear­ that provides assistance to all Sprinkling Systems to install ing to be held Tuesday, Sept. involved, the Yankee five faucet connectors and 10, at 7 p.m. in the commu­ Springs Township Board of , associated wiring, hose nity room at the township Trustees approved a proposal lengths, hardware, and con­ hall, 284 North Briggs Road, last week presented by Pat nection to hook into a water concerning legal issues sur­ Kreple, president of the Gun main to supply water to the rounding the Whispering Lake Area Chapter of the park. The quote of $2,770 Pines Planned Unit General Federation of was approved unanimously Development, Women’s Clubs, to under­ by the board. According to the pub­ take maintenance chores in In other business before lished notice, six variances six areas of the Yankee the board, a corrected ver­ are on the agenda: Springs Township Park. sion of an application for a • Minimum proposed size The proposal, which will liquor license to permit the of a Resort and Recreation be rendered into contract lan­ manufacture of wine by project area of less than ten guage, will provide the town­ Matthew DeLong was sub­ acres. ship help with landscaping mitted to the Liquor Control • Minimum proposed size chores and will offer the Commission by Clerk Janice of an access road to the area. women’s club financial sup­ Lippert. • Allowance of unpaved •It port after this year’s cancel­ Supervisor Mark Englerth road in condominium street lation of a fundraising home reported •H that, on Sept. 12 at standards. tour which may not be the township board meeting, • Docking standards for revived next year. representative a from number of boat slips and Work will be performed Bumham andl Flowers, the storage of trailers. on three scheduled workdays township insurance carrier, • Allowance of permanent in the spring, mid-summer, will be present to explain the year-round occupancy for and fall of 2014 at the park. details and requirements for Units 18-21. Kreple said the work will coverage of volunteers • Allowance of some utili­ include weeding, watering, involved in various township ties in a PUD to remain tree and shrub trimming as projects. Currently tabled by above ground. necessary, and planting. The the board is a resolution sub­ Property owners within a plants will be provided by mitted earlier by Treasurer 300-feet of the development members of the club. The John Jerkatis that addresses in any direction should have cost will be $1,200 payable concerns expressed by him received notice of the hear­ in December 2014. in the absence of township ing by first class mail. Not included in the pro­ policies regarding volunteers posal is the spreading of mulch. If it is desired, suit­ able arrangements could be negotiated. Excluded from the proposal are mowing, snow plowing or shoveling, and trash removal. Kreple stressed that there Help us support veterans and community functions is no risk to the township. If Saturday, September 7th and the •IB. the township board is not pleased with the work, it First Saturday of each month does not pay for it. An exam­ serving 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ple of the club's work is Eggs, bacon, sausage links or patties, potatoes, •]• already apparent in a memo­ biscuits and sausage gravy, pancakes, milk, O), rial garden that the club cre­ coffee. * Menu subject to change ated to honor members who Adults $6.00 • Children 10 & under $3.00 have passed on. For more information call the Post at 616-891-1882 Kreple suggested an amendment to the proposal Caledonia Memorial Legion Post 305 to provide for preliminary _________ 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, Ml work this December to pre­ NOW SERVING FOOD • M-TH 5-7PM pare the areas for the winter. FRI. BUILD A BURGER • 5-8 P.M. The additional work would cost $400 and would be a ft ft payable this December. 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He has three basic goals for all his students: provide leadership experi­ ence, allow career explo­ ration and experience, and provide opportunities for X. •* TEACHER, from page ill .Qla rr 269-795-7936 For All Your Pharmacy Needs / YANKEE CANDLE* Good V H Neigmbod aa» Phakmacy well ............ and wdl informed be 06820685 > �— Zii Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, August 31, 2013 v, LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY alaska 7240 68* Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 yww^ala^kabajlisLQrg Our mission is to worship God and equip baptist (church Dr. Brian F. Harrison, Pastor Middleville Wesleyan Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Sunday Services: 9:30 AM - Worship 11:00 AM - Sunday School 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study II PM - Student Ministries 6:00 committed Hi'j followers of Jesus Christ who will reach our community with the Gospel (Dutton ddnitecC ReformerT Cfturcft Is ’ Truth Thy Word Morning: 9:30 Evening: 6:00 Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 WFUR 102.9 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org A/,' walks, One faith am pm pm FM j Make , Sunday 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 Youth................. Pioneer Club...... Bible Study......... ......... 10:00 a.m. ......... 11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. the best day ofyour week i* r U1 w I il d I < in Sunday Service: 10:00am 9:45am Bible Studies and Sunday School •J Nursery available during sen ice @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Frank P. Snyder. Senior Pastor first BRIGHTSIDE church Leanne Bailey, Dorkipment «nd Pubic RrliTHjn, Sunday School................................. Sunday Morning Worship Scnricc.. Sunday Evening Scnricc Wednesday Student Ministries Wednesday Mid-Week Pravcr. • < Wednesday Word of Life Clubs A ..9:45 im. 11:00 a.m. .6:00 p.m. .6:45 p.m. www.fbcmiddlevillc.net Fi I Presbyterian P A Qiurd) forall Ages during worship, K - 3rd Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays at 6 p.m. Rev. Jodie Flessner, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org 269.743.4104 middlcsriUeyouthgroup.com MomingStarChurchOnline.org Sunday Worshi| J J tKIje {Time Jftletljolrifift (Cljurd) I Traditional: 9 AM Contemporary: 11 AM Good Shepherd l ’ Lutheran Church r, d 9081 W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) Worship................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class............................ 11:00*a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Pastor Terry Kenitz Church: (269) 795-2391 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday...................... Sunday......................... Sunday (Spanish Mass) IllIIVl I II i]ll U' I I 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm j<p 4l MIDDLEVILLE h SUMMER SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9 30am/11am 20 Slate Street Middleville. Ml . WAVv.tycweb com PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CH URCH 1 I w i- < L.L.I .rf Ijf iiiwi Mr 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 • . 5 1 V* ’ lid Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 Ull ■*2« ip 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11 :C•II a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse www.FirstChurchHastings.org I* 10:00 a.m. Worship, Children’s Sunday Scl• IM. 640 Arlington Court • Middleville Next to Tires 2000 Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Considering becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information. 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Services: 10:00 a.m. PLA CE for Y O U 405 N. M-37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-5463 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Morninq/NStar .6:45 p.m. .6:45 p.m. •• SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH An Evangelical Covenant Community (269)795-9726 M-37, North of Middles tile HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.or David Ordway, ^ourh Pastor Inrrm Church Real. Relevant. Relational. Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor - Caledonia KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm 6/8 Xchange (6-8lh) Wednesdays 6:30-8 pm The Intersect (9-12th) Fridays 9-11 pm Alan Moody. Youth Pw>r GOD'S WORD NOURISHES a.m. Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace Sunday mornings at 9.-30AM worship warms theheart Bible ^Church Lakeside CHRISTIAN REFORMED .9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Church Office: (616) 868-6402 www.lakesidecommunity.org Confessions of Truth A full Gospel Bible Church where “Everybody is Somebody" MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Come worship with us 708 W. Main Street ▼ • J I ■< — -------------- Schedule of Services:------------ 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto Contemporary Worship ....................... Sunday School........................................ • Pastor David Bosscher •• Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-9623 Celebrating 50 Years in 2012" 9:30 a m. Sunday School for all ages p* nrakiiio seirse of the stuff wp sometimes take for granten Sunday Worship 110:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Jr. & Sr. Youth Group Wednesday AWANA 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer .PeaceChurch Peace C H U I. C H Interim Pastor, Charles Steiner 616.831.8119 www.whitneyvillebible.org Site 6:45 p.m. ifca •— w ■ ■»! . rail Whitneyville Fellowship Church C/(HCC i 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52r,fl and 48l!l St. Morning Worship Service.... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service . 5:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Service 11: •It a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. it1 Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH” Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org - 616-868-0621 middlevillecrc.org J - Starting September 7&8: Saturdays - 6:00 pm JI Sundays - 9:00 am, 10:30 am & Noon rn cornerstone church cornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue X Middleville United Methodist Church r 111 Church St. Office: (269) 795-9266 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children’s ministry during worship Pastor Tony Shumaker www.umcmiddleville.o Yankee Springs Bible Church Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. ==-' Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) ’i7, 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer* 10: Cl A.M. Holy Communion Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwlck - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 I * A ‘Lighthouse’ on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. Morning Worship........................................ -Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th gratae 4 10:00 a.m. — 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. 1 I Pastor Merritt Johnson 06800318 S.’ij �The Sun and News, Saturday, August 31,2013/ Page 5 BUSINESS BRIEF I J T ** •V -7-^ <~Tr**** tv -• L ’J ♦ •* - ■T *•. 4^.‘; •5 v} 4a> 9 X* * *sy3 r- A * ... 1 . % • A* J -4 w Ir • ’I. .r * ■ j > i ~ g*: <3^ ,!S s • -.tf ■* Spirit of Life breaks ground on new church k* I Pastor Bart Brauer blesses the congregation and friends of Spirit of Life Lutheran t I I Church who met Sunday for the official groundbreaking of its new church building. The ceremony, which included a short service by Brauer, also featured comments from church council and building committee members as well as Dan Vos Construction company personnel. Construction will start immediately with a Jan. 2014 completion goal. The congregation, which is affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Church, currently worships in the gymnasium of Cross Creek Charter Academy every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. For more information, please contact * Brauer at 616-891-2004. Middleville Baptist church telling ‘The Story’ Sept. 15 L ?J31 of percent 16 Fighting to reverse a Pew only Americans research study that reports ----- read the Bible $ Saturday Hours Professional Services! Great Product Selections! www.caledoniavisioncenter.com I •K Bill 616-891-2020 » 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. • * • >* V Your local agent insures your mme IB fl ■1 3 « | | U FARM BUREAU INSURANCE* Mictyane /ksu/ww CotKfxuaf. 5^ It • I*11 Jason Parks p nW 9028 N. Rodgers Ct S.E. Caledonia 616-891-1233 jparks@fbinsmi.com FarmBureaulnsurance.com ft YOU ARE INVITED fl! i Sunday, September 8, 2013 2:00PM to 4:00PM every day, though the aver­ *— American household has age four Bibles, First Baptist Church of Middleville is offering a 31-week curriculum built into its weekly worship services based on the Zondervan best seller The Story. The church plans to begin the study on Sunday, Sept. 15, as part of its regular wor­ ship service beginning with a kickoff breakfast at 9:45 a.m. to which all are invited. “The Bible is central to our faith,” say First Baptist Pastor Frank Snyder, “ but many people are intimidated by its scope and size. The Story gives us a way to jour­ ney from Genesis to Revelation together in 31 weeks so everyone understands God's story and how their story intersects with it.” Churches participating in The Story have reported increased community out­ reach, increased Biblical lit­ eracy, congregational growth and a greater understanding of how God's story reveals the reasons for the things that happen in man's story, according to a news release issued by the church. For more information on The Story, visit www.thestory.com. For more informa­ tion on the First Baptist Church program, call 269795-9726 or visit www.fbcmiddleville.net. Pharmacy Care is celebrat­ ing its 10th year anniversary in its location next to Marketplace Grocery and more than 30 years in busi­ ness in Middleville. Rose started VanderBand Pharmacy Care in 1982 and then merged with Dave Hopkins’ Professional Pharmacy from downtown Middleville in 1992. Hopkins took over full ownership in 2003 and then brought in current partner Brian Swartz. Some of the services besides a full line of prescriptions include 24-hour phone-in or website refills, medication flavoring, free blood pressure readings, medication disposal and meciicatiOn therapy management. Pharmacy Care is, also involved in providing immunizations to the community including influenza, pneumonia and shingles vac­ cines. Pharmacy Care is also a Hallmark store and pro­ vides fax and copy services, money orders and gift cards. Store hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The phone is 269795-7936 and the website is middlevillepharmacy.com. Geraldine Seger to celebrate Dorothy McDonald 90th birthday celebrates 90th Geraldine Seger will cele­ birthday brate her 90th birthday on Dorothy McDonald will celebrate her 90th birthday on ;September 4, 2013. A cake and ice cream social will be held on September 14, at Lincoln Meadows Community Room from 1 to 4 p.m. Cards welcome also, Stop by to wish her happy birthday. September 12, 2013. Cards and well wishes may be sent to 2404 McCann Road, Hastings, Ml 49058. BINGO * r Caledonia American Legion Post 305 co b* o Thursday • 6:30 p.m. 9868 Cherry Valley Begins September 7. 2013 t^oiMraulations on your completion of * Cosmetology Audrey Wakley <1£ School! from all of us 269-205-2445 • 620 S. Broadway, Middleville •II - 6:00; Sat. 8:00 Clinic Hours: M-W-F 9:30 - 3:30; Th. 12:00 8: •II - 3:1•II 1 o cn oo ho o oo —▲ 00 » * ou are invitecL.. l “To Celebrate the Work of God n I V Sunday, September 15th — Alaska Baptist Church 11 7240 68th Street SE, Caledonia, Ml ) 616-698-8104 i, Community-Wide Picnic & A s Pig Roast immediately following the QSOam Worship Service I s\ 00 \ hO 1 ° CD 1 —A | 'I y THE STORY FINDING YOUR STORY IN GOD'S STORY As we dedicate the memorial commemorating the first settlers in Bowne Township: GREAT RATES & LOCAL SERVICING — JOIN US FOR A JOURNEY Israel Graves I ^^0A F Jonathan Thomas I Refreshments will be served lhe Museum, School House, and Carriage Shed will be open. BOWNE TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL COMMISSION % 7 8240 Alden Nash Ave. SE , .M >&/■ ■ / Dann Mulder Beginning Sunday, September 15 Frederick Thompson William Wooley ’ THROUGH THE STORK! 06620578 @ 9:45am • Personal Service • Experienced Lenders • No Application Fee FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Call Dann Mulder at 616.891.2530 or apply at www.unitedbankofmichigan.com 269-795-9726 5215 N. M-37 Hwy. NMLSI133188 tt UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION f^T www.fbcmidclleville.net O) Middleville 8 § �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, August 31, 2013 A Kentwood Senior Chorale | Students, parents, teachers ready for start of 201344 school year open to new members about the senior group. The choir is under the direction of Bob Azkoul, who has led the group for 20 years. The group is made up of men and women ages 55 and older from throughout Kent County and surrounding Kentwood Senior Chorale will have a special open event at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Kentwood Center, 355 48th St. SE. and Visitors current chorale members are invited to attend and find out more Middleville TOPS 546 The Aug. 26 meeting and Phyllis also participat­ opened with a song. Roll call ing. Dorothy won the ha-ha showed 13 members present. box and Cathy won the 50/50 The minutes of the Aug. 19 drawing. meeting were approved as The club voted to purchase read, and the July treasurers copies of a booklet called report was accepted as pre­ My Real Progress.” sented. Patricia gave the program, Many members expressed reminding everyone to be appreciation of the picnic diligent in reading food last week. labels, especially calories per Patricia read a letter from serving, sodium and carbo­ Tammy. A winter workshop tn hydrates.. is planned Nov. 16 in the The meeting closed with Wyoming area. More infor­ the TOPS and KOPS mation later. ■n pledges. The next meeting Everyone was reminded to will be Sept. 9, with holiday turn in record sheets for the rules for weight loss. walk contest at the next Visitors are welcome to meeting. attend the meetings each Best loser for last week Monday at 500 Lincoln was Shirley, with Jan the Meadows, beginning at 5 for runner-up. Best loser for this A weigh-in, with the meeting week is Shirley, with Cathy starting at 5:30 and ending at the runner-up. Shirley is the 6 p.m. best loser for August. For more information, call Patricia won the food chart Patricia, 616-868-0463, or drawing, with Linda, Frances Betty, 616-765-3483. (4 * ft areas. About 45 members currently belong to the group. Their motto is “A love of life and music and a lot of both to share.” They practice weekly for •It about five or six weeks in preparation for the concert season. Practices take place at the Kentwood Center. During the concert season the group performs almost weekly at area senior centers, schools, churches, retirement villages, and private organi­ zations. Most of the concerts are performed during the day. Azkoul said there is a “mild tryout” and that any­ one can join the choir so long as they have a “teach­ able spirit, a community atti­ tude, and a decent level of music reading ability.” Some choir experience is helpful, but not necessary. For more information, call 616-656-5278. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Thornapple Kellog school principals greeted returning students with hugs and fist bumps and intro­ duced themselves to new stu­ dents and parents Tuesday. Each of the three elemen­ tary schools offered open houses from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday giving students a chance to meet their teach­ ers, explore their classrooms, find their lockers, and navi­ gate the school building. Parents were able to estab­ lish lunch accounts and talk with administrators. At the middle school, incoming sixth graders were treated to what’s become known a “jitters day.” School officials there try to help relieve some of the “jitters” associated with starting life at the middle school. Students were given time to learn how the middle school operates, where classrooms are located and then at a later open house were able to meet teachers and staff. New high school students, foreign exchange students and freshmen were also introduced to the high tit school. School officially starts Tuesday, Sept. 3, giving families one more long sum­ mer weekend. The high school and middle school will start classes at 7:35 a.m. and end at 2:20 p.m. Elementary students start their days between 8:50 a.m. and 9:10 a.m. and end between 3:35 and 3:55 p.m. Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf reminds all motorists to be extremely aware and alert of the increased traffic on roads and reminds drivers to stop for school buses and crossing guards. Children will be walking to school, riding bicycles, getting on and off the buses, and crossing roads. The following are some BUSINESS MICHIGAN <• n * f~ a I 1 I Kimberly G. Finkbeiner -J. X1 You could save up to $434 a year by switching to Auto Insurance through AAA. We've teamed with AAA to bring you great value and coverage. PREFERRED INSURANCE SERVICES OF GRAND RAPIDS Adam Jarchow TO 1 Independent Insurance Agent 7992 Clyde Park Ave.. SW, Byron Center 616-583-9661 Insurance underwritten by Auto Club Insurance Association family of companies. CD O O O CM 00 CD O 06800102 •J. Kimberly G. Finkbeiner has taken the vice president of operations position at Hastings City Bank. Finkbeiner has more than 20 years of banking and opera­ tions experience with back­ ground in credit, commercial lending and quality control. She has served the past 15 years as director of opera­ tions. Finkbeiner earned a bachelor of business adminis­ tration degree in finance from Western Michigan University. CLOSED LABOR DAY! Nails & Spa f.', *4 •I I La*-* k To* 1 I*-* * ► 3 .. V LV’ * ft Wk'' II ; Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30-7:30 \ I I I 1 I r I I 20s OFF ii 10 OFF ALL SERVICES I I I I I I I.1 I I I I I I I I J k ALL SERVICES / ; Monday - Thursday Friday & Saturday f J Expires 9/7/13 Expires 9/7/13 t ft — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — MUST PRESENT COUPON. NOT VALID W/OTHER OFFERS to Brendan Converse and his grandfather Rusty Barton are greeted by Page Elementary Principal Michael Gelmi during Tuesday’s school open house. Converse will be a fifth grader this year at Page. basic rule reminders Leaf provides for drivers, parents and students. Drivers: • Remember that children are unpredictable in their actions. Take extreme cau­ tion when traveling in a school zone. • If there are no sidewalks, drive cautiously. Be more alert to the possibility of children walking in the road. • Slow down and prepare to stop whenever you see yellow school bus lights flashing. • Never pass a school bus when there are flashing red lights. All motorists must stop for a stopped school bus that has its flashing lights activated. This is a sign that students are getting on or off the bus. There is a $250 fine for illegally passing a bus. Students: • Always arrive at the bus stop early • Prior to boarding the bus, wait until the bus has come to a complete stop, the door opens and the bus driver say that it’s OK to board. • Always walk on the side­ walk when preparing to cross the street near a bus. Make eye contact with the driver to make sure you’re seen. • Never walk behind the bus. • If you are walking beside the bus, walk at least three giant steps away from it. • Take extra precaution to make sure that clothing with drawstrings or book bags do not get caught in the handrail or door. • Never stop to pick some­ thing up that you have dropped when a bus is stopped. Wait until the bus had driven off to avoid not being seen by the driver. Parents: • Remind children never to accept rides from someone • Remind children to walk in groups to bus stops or to and from home • Go over bus safety rules with all children Crossing Guards: Crossing guards help escort children across streets safely by stopping traffic in both directions while stu­ dents cross. Drivers who do not stop for crossing guards can be ticketed and fined up to $230. 5**’ I •i J* I 9 mail hi K j UH iirsii I a Lillian DeLine explores her new school at Lee Elementary. She will be attending Thornapple Kellogg Schools for the first time this fall and was excited to find her locker, classroom and get a meet her chance to teacher. :IK » | LA ’H L" ’Ll r Il jS i J 3 Lincoln Meadow Senior Apartments • Full or Part Time position • Friendly helpful attitude. Highly Motivated individual. Shellac • Facials • Waxing • Permanent Makeup A &i*6 Executive Director Position Manicures • Pedicures • Deluxe • Organic • Acrylic > &■ & 1 9357 Cherry Valley (In the D&W Plaza), Caledonia (616) 891-1139 V1 • Supervision of small staff and tenants in 50 apartments. 1 L I I I I I I ! I i/A u I * -M ** •< *•> Kylan Pratt meets his first grade teacher Karen Seifert at McFall Elementary School. Kylan’s sister, Emerson, will b attending preschool. l\X IV • Skills needed: Computer Accounting. Quick Book, Microsoft Office & Excel. Professional verbal & written communication skills. Grant writing experience. • Smoke free facilities. • Lincoln Meadows is affiliated with HUD § Mail resume to: Lincoln Meadow 500 Lincoln St., Middleville, MI 49333 or I Resumes will not be accepted after September 5, 2013 § s. ! 1 �— The Sun and News. Saturday. August 31, 2013/ Page 7 Caledonia Board of Education prepares for new year Jo Mary Geerdes, Vanbuskirk-Hall. Melanie Hilton. Heffner. Matt Melissa Hutchens. Hutchens, Ben Thompson and Scot Weis. Patterson and his board colleagues joined Rodriguez in thanking them for their service to the district. According to Rodriguez there is one more welcome back to school event. It is a PTO-sponsored cookout on Sept. 13 at 5 p.m. on the Kraft grounds of the Meadows Middle School. The event is aimed at fami­ lies who have children from the Dutton, Paris Ridge and Emmons Lake Elementary Schools who will be attend­ ing Kraft for their middle school years. Besides hotdogs. Rodriguez said there will be some music and some fun. Rodriguez closed his report saying that at the high school level the district would be hosting the Boys Class A Regional Soccer Tournament on October 22The Girls Class A 26. Regional Volleyball Tournament will be hosted on Nov. 12. The next regularly sched­ uled meeting of the board of education will be on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Emmons Lake Elementary School. 8950 Kraft Avenue. New faculty hires of service. According to the approved by the board were list provided to the Sun and Staff Writer Carol Gunderman, special News, the categories begin In a scramble to get its education teacher. Early with 10 years of service and homework done before the proceed in five-year incre ­ Childhood Education school bell rings. rings, the ments up to and including 30 Center; Elly Blacquiere, Community Caledonia physical education. Legacy years of serv icer. Schools District Board of At the 30-year level are Christian School; Shant'E Education met this past Christine Koryto, Jon Raines, business education, Tuesday evening to act on Meerman and Ralph Caledonia High School; recent personnel changes and Shefferly. Twenty-five years Jenny Jonkman, freshman to adopt various motions. of service are represented by volleyball coach; and Patrick In a move to strengthen a Colleen Hardy. Pat Snyder, varsity assistant ten ­ slim central administrative Mulherin. Kalajainen. Pe nis coach, boys tennis. staff, Janel Switzer, formerly Gerard Deborah Trent. Laurie King was hired as principal of Paris Ridge Wagner, Janice Witkowski human resources assistant. 1 Elementary School, became and Kathleen Zoet. In personnel other director of instruction and Nine persons have com ­ changes, family medical a technology integration. Her pleted 20 years of service in leaves of absence were new position reflects the the district: Nancee Doyle. approved for Lindsay continuing a emphasis and Roxanne Hoeksema, Bob Veitch, eighth grade teacher, importance of technology in Huizenga, Barbara Duncan Lake Middle School the district. She has 16 years Kezlarian. James Oldfield, and Lisa Jansma, paraprofes ­ of experience in the district Sirena Riegler, Dawn sional, Emmons Lake. beginning as a special educa­ Kristie Schubeck. Resignations were accepted tion teacher and has directed 1 -pan L Lori and Summerfield from David Sowerby, 8th the early childhood educa­ , Trutsch. grade volleyball coach. tion center before becoming Fifteen persons have com ­ Duncan Lake Middle principal of Paris Ridge pleted 15 years of service in Joel Leegwater, tr School; Elementary. ‘ * -• ID feu •erger, the district: Mary physical education. Legacy Melody HawkinsA Over the summer, two » Sil' urd. Laura Coolman, Dan Christian; Pamla Speenstra, vacant elementary principal would like to Steve Everett. Deni Fox, work instructor. Transitions positions were filled. New to Graham. Graham, Mary l thank her Program; and Paul Quada, Joyce Johnston, Stacey Kelly, . custodian. gf2rpTrgpWgr^F ' 2013 Market I Brenda King, The board accepted with Saundra Lamb Buyers Dawn Minor, McCarter, regret the resignation of Sam Jody Nawrocki, a Wright as director of Gina f Accordin to Rosendall, Jeanette Ruthven, finances. from the Kent County Youth Fair. Randy Marcia Schaner and Janel Superintendent k 2 , Again thanks for your * Switzer. •u Rodriguez who learned of Spaces available 10x10 $25 II’ su ort Eight have finished 10 the decision on the day of the < teak September 7th • 9 am-3 pm years with the district: Maria % Wright felt a board meeting, 0^820495 Jeremy Quintana-Garcia, need to respond to a request »!• Call for more information and registration from the Kelloggsville Thelma at 269-986-7409 H Muis ibj Kg School District, where he or Jon at 269-953-7773 had previously been super­ intendent. Rodriguez said diHiiii^it that Wright recommended as Under Loan Huynh his replacement, Sara The * V New DeVries, who has been his 616-891-9703 1! S Ik 510 6k Monday 9-7; REW associate during his tenure as Management IJJt Tuesday/Wednesday 11:15-7; finance director. Wright will Thursday-Saturday 9-7 Ji Barber Salon continue to be available for THERAPY ’ ’llmimifcte IPHYSICAL M Ad K 6561 Jasonville Farms Blvd. S.E., Caledonia, Ml 49316 consultation as needed. The ' B® • Haircut, Finish w/Hot Cream Razor Compassionate Care for Our Community board approved unanimously for only $11 -00 Around Hairline, Ear Waxing - for only I I .UU the appointment of DeVries • Back and Neck Pain . $25.00 • Pre and Post Surgical Rehab • Mens Facials as finance manager. • Pediatrics & • Sports Rehab • Women ’ s Haircut Color Perm Facials rI j ops a in to Acting on a recommenda­ T ___ $14.00 S35.00 $50.00 $30.00 more -k • Orthopedics • Auto and Work Related tion from Rodriguez and Injuries • Geriatrics Special Programs Director Have a Safe and Happy Labor Day Lindsay Vertalka. Alissa Hofstee. the board MSP! See a Licensed Physical approved the Duncan Lake Physical Therapist ♦ Transition Program Therapist Every Visit & Owner ♦ Handbook. The handbook provides information on 4525 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B once: enrollment and attendance Middleville, Ml 49333 AGAIN- policies, a student discipline 50% OF F1 policy and guidelines for V'■■'nijW®8 safety, medical emergencies info@1 strehabot.com • www. 1 str.et and expectations. Although the fitness track SALE ENDS 9/7/13 0jrt* ■ being donated by the family Ji*#*' of the late Chris Warren at r. Friday, Sept. 6th I i.'i the Kettle Lake Elementary IV? invite you to come find ■*. — School has not yet been fin ­ “SEXY HAIR" • your "new ’ treasure today! 2 7- o ♦ ♦ 121 E. MAIN ST ished, the board voted to will be | MIDDLEVILLE • 269-795-4090 | accept the donation of the I ? demonstrating track. It is expected the track Hair Styles & I will be finished shortly after ■ Giving Away I I the opening of school. 1 STI FILER TIIIIR Hi TRAVEL I A feature of most board FREE Products I WASHINGTON D.C. I meetings is a report by the ft* U.S. Capitol, White House Visitor Center, WWII Memorial 11:30 am * 1:30 pm representative; student Mt Vernon, Arlington Nat’l Cemetery, Smithsonion, Baltimore Hannah Latham, a senior at Annapolis, Washington Nat’l Cathedral, Ford Theatre • Hair & Nail Demo ’ s • Caledonia High School and a April 2-8, 2014 $2249.00 ($100 discount for early booking) member of the Student • Drawings • Giveaways • SOUTHERN CHARM Council was present and St Augustine, Jekyll Island, St. Simon Island, Savannah. Factors 1 indicated that she is looking IM 11 Walk Beauford. Historic Charleston. Boone Hall Plantation * Free Tans * Refreshments * forward to providing an Ir J April 12-18, 2014 $2199.00 ($200 discount with early booking) update on student activities Il SHADES OF IRELAND to the board. Dublin, Irish Evening, Kilkenny. Waterford Crystal. Blarney Castle Rodriguez presented his Jaunting Car Ride, Killamey, Killamey. Ring of Kerry, Kerry. Farm Visit update of the district. He said I Limerick, Cliffs of Moher. Galway, Belleck Pottery. Donegal Town the Welcome Back break­ 9430 SPRING CREEK CT■j Deny. Giant’s Causeway, Glens of Antrim, Belfast, Castle Stay s scheduled fast, for (On M-37)MIDDLEVILLE July 15. 2014 $3999.00 ($250 discount with early booking) CD (Just North of Middle Villa Inn) hO Wednesday, Aug. 28. would ’ X Air fare from Grand Rapids. Call today fw brochure and plan to join us. Orpha (517) 231-6067 O see recognition of district cn •• hair & tanninq For your free brochure, please call or write STIFFLER TOUR N TRAVEL employees for their lengths by Fran Fa verman > s "X the district and Kettle Lake Elementary School is Sean McLaughlin. a He comes to Caledonia from the Corunna Public Schools where he spent 12 years. He began his teaching career in Indiana and is a graduate of Western *4 Michigan University. Also new to Caledonia is Kris Vydareny, who is the incoming principal at Paris Ridge Elementary School. He is a native of Grand Rapids and received his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. He began his teaching career in Colorado. Returning to the Grand Rapids area with his family, his most recent posi­ tion as principal has been in the Sparta Public Schools. Shawn Veitch is retumin ■a to Caledonia after a one-year stint as an assistant principal in Thomapple-Kellogg sys­ tem. He will be principal at Dutton Elementary. Veitch has taught seventh grade math and science at Duncan Lake Middle School. 3 Middleville Heritage Day SCHUTTE DAIRY Flea Market I I - ■ - I.- Glf7] * ir ■ n F ir s t jRehab \ AND SPORT r » ■ i ; IT’S TIME FOR OUR : BASWMWt :■EVERYTHING IN ■■ : THE BASEMENT 3 ££* rL 269-795-4230 CD ’ OiFABULOU S :n FINDS 1 f RE-ORENJIN1G September 6th ‘ 7th * KID’S HAIRCUTS... *8.00 • # 25% OFF... 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Many people delay investing until they “have a better handle” on their finances. But these good inten­ tions frequently go unfulfilled because there will always be something else on which to spend one's money. To work toward your important goals, such as a comfortable retire­ ment or a child's education, you need to put away some money regularly. If you’re just starting out in your career, you might not be able to afford much, but even a small amount can help. And when your salary increases, so can your investment contributions. To make it easier on yourself, consider arranging for your Be bank to automatically move money each month from your checking or savings account into an investment account. • Work to understand what's in your portfolio. Some investors aren't certain about »!• what investments they own — and this uncertainty can lead to poor decision-making if it becomes necessary to make changes. So make sure you know what's in your portfolio •a — and why. • Work to keep your portfo­ lio current with your goals. Even if you know why you ini­ tially purchased certain invest­ ments and how they fit into your portfolio, you can't put things on “autopilot.” Over time, your goals may evolve, which means you’ll need to be vigilant in working with your financial advisor to adjust your portfolio accordingly. • Work to diversify your holdings. No matter where you are in your life, you will still need to diversify your portfo­ lio by owning a variety of investments — stocks, bonds, government securities and other vehicles. Consequently, you’ll need to review your portfolio •II regularly to ensure that it’s still property diversi­ fied. Diversification is a strat­ egy designed to help reduce the effects of volatility on your "SENSIBLE holdings, but keep in mind that even a diversified portfolio can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss. • Work to maintain a longterm perspective. No matter what you might hear from any­ one else, there’s no “shortcut" to investment success. Many people hope they will “hit” on that one investment that will make them rich quickly — but that’s pretty much a fantasy. To help achieve your goals, you will need to invest for many years, through good markets and bad. And during those inevitable downturns, you’ll need to focus on your long-term objectives and fol­ low a consistent investment strategy, making only those adjustments that make sense for your situation. As you can see, you'll need , ’J £ to work on many aspects of investing to stay on the road toward success. But you don’t have to work alone: Investing can be complex, so you may want to get help from a finan­ cial professional — someone who knows both •It the investment world and your individual needs, goals and risk toler­ ance. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. 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Saturday, August 31, 2013/ Page 9 The Sun and New and returning staff ready for year at TH tK TO ■Lit tions for the 2013-14 school year. ■5 Former high school assistant principal Brian Balding will become the new princi­ pal at the middle school. He replaces Mike Birely who New faces and new places will be the motto at the Thomapple Kellogg Schools where several new staff members will join several familiar ones, many of whom will be in new j»!• si- 06820^78 LE Tr /a s, * BP Thornapple Township Zoning * «* Board of Appeals (ZBA) s Board Member & Alternate Board Member Opening Please send a letter of interest by Sept. 6, 2013 to: Thornapple Township Clerk P.O. Box 459 Middleville, Ml 49333 I I? Thornapple Township Susan J. V/Zetstra, Thornapple Township Clerk k *1' ^^****<^ 8196 BROADMOOR AVE. CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 Gmj.doniA Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 KWN5HIP a PUBLIC NOTICE B■— CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN I? w it -a fflg I •I BWtIB ill1 no? PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 16, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township Office, 8196 Broadmoor Ave. SE. Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Bertram Reynolds, for a • •• •• — lAt special use permit to construct an Accessory Building. 30’ x 40’.i doser to the front property line than the front wall of the prin­ cipal building, in the R-R. Rural Residential District. Said land is located at 7777 Sunset Ct. SE, and is legally described as fol­ lows: LOT 22 * RIVERLAND RANCH; PP#41-23-22-251-009 All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon the proposed special use permit. Written com­ ments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above­ stated address, up to the time of the public hearing Dated: August 28, 2013 ,<1111 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 06820591 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. f NOTICE OF HEARING OF PRACTICABILITY SJ**" AND REVIEW OF GUN LAKE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL > | piasi aiW:. k I TAKE NOTICE that the Gun Lake Improvement Board will hold a public hearing on the practicabihty of a five-year improvement project for Gun Lake consisting of nuisance aquatic plant control, inspection and oversight, water quality monitoring, watershed management, administration, and contingencies. The hearing will be held at Yankee Springs Township Hall. 284 N. Briggs Road. Middleville, Michigan 49333 on Thursday, September 26. 2013, at 6:30 p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a special assessment roll has been prepared and is on file at the office of the Barry County Drain Commissioner located in 220 W. State Street in Hastings, Michigan for public examination during normal business hours. Said special assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the cost of the improvement project to benefiting prop­ erties. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Gun Lake Improvement " ard will hold a hearing immediately following the aforementioned hearing of practicability for the purpose of reviewing said special assessment roll and for hearing any objections thereto. An owner of or party with interest in real pop­ erty to be assessed or his/her’agent may appear in person to object to the special assessment or protest such special assessment by letter filed with the Lake Board at or prior to the time of the mayr._._~.----- ---------— _ , . o hearing. Written objections may be filed with or mailed to the Gun Improyeme 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Notice is also given that the County Drain Commissioner owner of any real property within the Gun Lake Special Assessment District who, having made an objection to said special assessment either in person or in writing, may. within thirty (30) days after confirmation of the special assessment roll, appeal such special assessment to the Michigan Tax the Tribunal or other court of competent jurisdiction. Gun Lake Improvement Board Barry and Allegan Counties, Michigan grade in North Carolina for education paraeducator at the three years before moving middle school. She worked as a [parapro in the Byron back to West Michigan. Jasmine Koster is also a Center School District for six - : Young Fives teacher at years. McFall Elementary. She grew up in Texas and is a graduate of Texas Wesleyan University with an early childhood degree. She taught first grade in Texas and recently moved to West Michigan. She completed a SYNOPSIS long-term subbing position VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. at McFall last year. MICHIGAN Alyssa Burke is a new COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES kindergarten teacher. She is August 13. 2013 The regular meeting of the from West Michigan and Central Vi,,a 9 e Council of Middleville. graduated from Michigan was called to order at •4 Michigan University. She 7:01 p.m. by President Pullen. completed her student teach- Present: Lutz. Lytle, Reyff, ing last spring in East Grand Pullen. Schellinger, Van Noord. Absent. Endsley. Rapids. ACTIONS TAKEN Kate Wieringa is the new 1. Motion by Pullen, support by secretary executive secretary' at Lutz to excuse Endsley. All yeas. McFall Elementary . She is a Motion Passed. 2. Motion by Reyff, support by TK graduate and has subbed Lytle to approve the agenda. All in the TK schools for the past yeas. Motion Passed two years. 3. Motion by Reyff. support by Hilary Edema is a special Schellinger Lytle to approve the meeting minutes of July 23, 2013. Upon discussion, motion was PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: withdrawn. Motion by Lytle, sup­ AU real estate advertising in this news­ port by Schellinger to approve the paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act minutes of July 23, 2013 as writ ­ and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which ten. Ayes: Lytle. Schellinger, Van collectively make it illegal to advertise Noord. Nays; Lutz. Reyff. Absent; “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ nation based on race, color, religion, sex. Endsley. Abstain: Pullen. Motion handicap, familial status, national origin, Passed. age or martial status, or an intention, to 4. Motion by Reyff. support by make any such preference, limitation or Van Noord to approve the MCOW discrimination " Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with minutes of August 6. 2013. All parents or legal custodians, pregnant yeas. Motion Passed. women and people securing custody of 5. Motion by Reyff, support by children under 18 Van Noord to approve the Joint This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate Village/Township minutes of July which is in violation of the law. Our 23, 2013. Ayes; Pullen, Reyff, readers are hereby informed that all Schellinger, Van Noord. Abstain; dwellings advertised in this newspaper Lutz. Lytle. Absent; Endsley. are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Motion Passed. Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. 6. Motion by Reyff, support by The HUD toll-free telephone number for Van Noord to approve Resolution the hearing impaired is I-8OO-927-9275. 13-16, GVMC Amendment 36 to their Articles of Incorporation. All Yeas. Motion Passed. 7. Motion by Reyff, support by oppoatwsmr 06800156 to approve Schellinger Resolution 13-17, Non-motorized transportation Improvements to comply with Act 51. All yeas. Motion Passed. 8. Motion by Reyff, support by Lytle to table Ordinance 2071, the use of consumer fireworks until the September MCOW meeting. All yeas. Motion Passed. » Township of Yanka* Springs 9. Motion by Van Noord, sup­ 284 N BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 48333 port by Reyff to approve the 269-795-9091 ! FAX 269-796-2388 •I* change order from Kentwo"* Excavation for additional work on YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP the Bender Road Project for PLANNING COMMISSION $31,489.93. Ayes; Lytle, Pullen, Reyff, Schellinger. Van Noord. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Nays; Lutz. Absent; Endsley. TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS Motion Passed. TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTER­ 10. Motion by Lytle, support by ESTED PERSONS. Reyff to approve the current bills PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP for August 13. 2013 for $331,226.74. Ayes; Lytle, Pullen, PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON Reyff, Schellinger, Van Noord. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19. 2013 COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. Nays; Lutz. Absent; Endsley. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD. Motion Passed. MIDDLEVILLE. MI - BARRY COUNTY, CONCERNING THE FOL­ 11. Motion by Van Noord, sup ­ LOWING: port by Reyff to approve the PUBLIC HEARING: PARCEL ID# 370-001-00 thru 370-021-00. Special Event Permit for Multiple requests by Whispering Pines YS Condominium TAPRCis 5k/10k run on Association located on Whispering Pines Dr. (off Patterson). September 7. 2013. All yeas. Motion Passed. 1. Site Plan Review 12. Motion by Lutz, support by 2. Special Exception Use as a Planned Unit Development _intment •]•!• Reyff to approve the a rr 3. Approval of preliminary plan for a Condominium Project of Michael Raber to the Middleville Housing Commission 4. Other matters which may come before the board. to fill a vacancy expiring April 30. Following the hearing, the Planning Commission will make rec­ 2017. All yeas. Motion Passed. ommendation to the Board of Trustees at a later date - tentatively 13. Motion by Reyff, support by planned for October 2013. Lutz to designate Van Noord to cast the Village vote at the MML Please take further notice that the township Zoning Ordinance and Annual meeting and Fleury as the proposed changes will be available for public inspection during reg­ designated alternate. All yeas. ular business hours and at the time of the public hearing. Signed, Motion Passed. written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the 14. Motion by Reyff, support by meeting. Lutz to adjourn the meeting at 8:58 p.m. All yeas. Motion AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE Passed. The Township will provide necessary and reasonable services to indiRespectfully submitted: viduals with disabilities at this public meeting upon 6 days notice to Elaine Denton, Clerk, the Township Clerk. Village of Middleville All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place The complete text of the minutes to participate in the discussion of the above proposal(s). is posted on the Village Website http://villageofmiddleville.org or Larry Knowles r. may be read at the Village Hall Cathy Strickland, Secretary Yankee Springs Township between the hours of 9:00 a.m. Yankee Springs Township Zoning Administrator and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Planning Commission 06820596 Friday. 06820594 accepted a position in anoth­ University. Chelsey Vegter will work er district. With budget cuts, the dis­ with students in second trict will have one adminis­ grade through high school as trator serve as the assistant a speech and language principal for both the middle pathologist. She grew up in •It Allendale and attended and high schools. That new »!• her hire is Kelli Wegner. She Calvin College for both was formerly employed at undergraduate and graduate Orchard View Middle studies for speech pathology. Christina Jarvis will work School in Muskegon where she was dean of students and two days per week as a instruction. She earned her school psychologist. She is a bachelor of arts from graduate of Ferris State University and and the 5 Michigan Western University and her masters in University of WisconsinStout. She worked as a educational leadership. in psychologist A new position has been school created for a student success Colorado for two years and Creek and Battle coordinator for the high in school and middle school. Pennfield schools for the Steve Guikema will fill this past two years. She is a TK role working in both schools graduate. Amy Davis will be a on opposite days and times •4 as Wegner. Guikema previ­ resource room teacher for the •4 ously served as a high school middle school. She is a Greenville High School guidance counselor. who attended Other new hires for the graduate Michigan State University district include: Mary Laura Ricker will where she received two work as an occupational bachelor degrees in history therapist. She has been an and special education. She occupational therapist for 25 worked previously at Collins years ad worked in two dif­ Elementary School in the ferent school districts in Forest Hills district as an ELL interventionist. III Indianapolis. Aubrey Hendricks will be Michelle Alsum will be •4 science the new speech language a new eighth grade at pathologist McFall teacher. She previously Elementary. She spent the taught at Caroline Middle last two years working in a School in Milford, Va. Brittany Brown is a new school district in Muskegon. She is a graduate of Calvin Young Fives teacher at College with a bachelors McFall Elementary. She is a degree in Speech pathology West Michigan native and ■Sfrom Central •4 raduated and her masters degree from Michigan University with a Western Michigan degree in elementary educa­ 5 second tion. She taught 77580358 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE •• > �Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, August 31, 2013 Friends of Caledonia Library plan membership drive - . _ b Brothers of the Russell Polmanteer family from Caledonia who all wore number 60 for Caledonia Fighting Scots football teams were together recently and took this photo. Pictured with Russ Jr’s, original number 60 helmet are, from left, Tom; Russ Jr.; Tom’s son, Trevor; Charlie; and Charlie Jr. Not available for the photo was the fourth Polmanteer brother Scott. ■ > n Three generations of Scots share common football bond by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer. As the popular advertise­ ment asks “Are you ready for some football?” Well, ready or not, Friday night high school football is starting and, for many fami­ lies, it’s a time-honored tra­ dition. The Russell Polmanteer family in Caledonia is just one of so many families who have lived the joys of play­ ing ball and now anticipate the excitement of being loyal fans. For the Polmanteers, foot­ ball is a sport the father, sons and now grandsons have all played and loved over the years. Russell Polmanteer Sr., who celebrated his 88th birthday this month, contin­ ues to be a loyal fan at Caledonia High School games. In past years he’s worked chains on the side­ lines of games and attended practices helping encourage the students. His four sons and three of his grandsons played for Caledonia. Russell has some words of wisdom for young players today. His advice: have fun, work hard and do what you can to improve your skills, Not everyone will end up with a championship trophy or earn all-conference honors, but he reminds young players that the most important thing is being part of the team and working hard to accomplish goals. His sons agree and now realize how much playing football and being on a team helped them. Russ Jr., the oldest son, said he owes a lot of his success to his parents’ support — especially his fathers’. “His expectations were high for us,” said Russ. “And we learned to set our own expectations from him.” For years, the jersey num­ ber 60 in Caledonia was syn­ onymous with the Polmanteer name. All four Polmanteer broth­ ers and two grandsons played for Caledonia High School and all wore the number 60 their father’s num­ ber when he played football at Union High School in Grand Rapids. “It was just sort of a given,” said Russ, “if there was a number 60 on the foot­ ball field for years it must have been a Polmanteer and everybody knew it.” Brothers Russ, Tom, Charlie and Scott all played at Caledonia in the late 1960s, ‘70s and early ‘80s charlie and Tom still live in the Caledonia area. Their sons, Charlie Jr., and Trevor, also played for Caledonia and carried on the jersey number 60 tradition. Tom’s other son, Tyler, played for Caledonia as well but sported the number 40. Even though there won’t be any Polmanteers on the Caledonia football team this year, Russell Sr., said they’ll be cheering on the home­ town team whenever they can and looking forward to another high school gridiron season. WE HAVE JOBS! jar jjr f Join EG at one of our Local Job Fairs Thurs, Sept 5,1 pm - 4pm EG Grand Rapids Office 535 West Woodlawn, Hastings 3230 Broadmoor SE,Grand Rapids Mon, Sept 9,9am ■ 11:30am GR Leonard St Ml Works! 1560 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids Sorters, Forklift Drivers, and General Laborers. Check out specific requirements and apply online at employmentgroup.com before the job fair. Can't make the job fair? Apply on-line, then call 616.949.2303 L for immediate consideration. EmploymentGroup Measurably better employees. facebook.com/employmentgroup “ *»*•**& r ■z ■i IP I id - 0 ♦ ri 0T i •> e K/ i 4 >4 I p-r? ■' * -2- IM ■ - " ■f •z ■ 4^^ ■ - iW < > <>- . - t» s 3 1A7 New board members of the Friends of the Caledonia Library are (from left) secretary Karen McLaughlin, treasurer Jennifer Eardle and President Nancy Duiven. Not available for the photo is vice president Jennifer Lindsey. The new board members for the Friends of the Caledonia Library are planning a membership drive that will start in September. The drive will take place throughout the month at the Membership library. renewals for existing friends will be mailed to members. Dues to be a member are $10 per year. Forms will be avail­ able in the library market place. The Friends of the Library are planning a trip to ArtPrize Sept. 28. The group will tour the art museum prior to the museum being opened o the general public. Other upcoming events include the Christmas book bundles wrapping party at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9; assistance with cookie handout and kids crafts at the Christmas in Caledonia celebration Dec. 7; a friends book sale Dec. 12 and Dec. 14. The Caledonia Library is located at 6260 92nd St. north of McDonalds. Branch hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesday and Saturdays, and noon to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and I I Thursdays. The library is closed Fridays and Sundays. Caledonia Library started in 1926 in a home in Caledonia with efforts of the Caledonia Women’s Club. In 1934, Caledonia was the second community to join the newly established Kent County Library Association. The library moved in 1981 into the remodeled United Brethren Church on Emmons Street and in 201 to a new 18,000-square-foot facility on 92nd Street. 4s ru fit to 1 Barry County Ml Works! EmploymentGroup is Recruiting for: Machine Operators, Assemblers, Custodians, Rackers, -'b Therapeutic horseback riding program seeking volunteers Since 2010 our customer companies have hired-in 3,700+ of our temporary employees! Fri, Sept 6, 9am-11am — § Volunteers are needed to help with the Therapeutic Riding Program at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin near Middleville. The volunteers help spe­ cial-needs riders, giving them the chance to ride hors­ es in a controlled, therapeutic and safe setting. Riders often build relationships with the horses, volunteers and instructors. Volunteers are responsible for leading the horses and assisting the riders. Volunteers should be able to commit at least two or three hours per week during the day or evening for the entire session, or seven weeks. Fall riding sessions start the week of Sept. 9. All vol­ unteers need to attend a training session Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, call Karin, 269-795-9163 ext. 9224. Pioneer Club starts at Middleville Wesleyan Church The Pioneer Club at Middleville Wesleyan Church will kick off its eighth year with a pig roast. The roast will be a special tribute and memory of longtime Middleville resident and cub supporter Jim Cole. The event will take place at 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at the church at 1664 N. M-37. Clubbers age 4 to 18 are 1!1[ invited for dinner along with their parents or guardians. It is a time to see the church, meet the leaders, register and have parents sign permission slips. The evening’s high­ light will be a special tribute to Cole whose family has given an honorarium to be used at the pig roast. Contact 269-795-1555 for more information. I 4 �The Sun and News, Saturday, August 31, 2013/ Page 11 r Dance & Music School Expands •J - < * to Serve Community Better Jiu.b II More class options, class days, and class times to better meet the needs of busy families. f I One year ago, the Caledonia Dance Center became a dance and music school. The studio expanded its schedule and facility to include not only more dance i classes for all ages, but also music lessons for all ages. Offering a more diverse program with convenient class times to the residents of Caledonia and * surrounding areas, School Director Monique Rodriguez is offering top quality performing arts education under one roof to better accommodate busy families. REGISTER NOW FOR FALL CLASSES! Why Caledonia Dance Er Music Center is the Best Choice for Your Family: • Large Variety of Classes State-of-the-art facilities with hardwood & “floating” professional floors, video monitor systems to observe all "Boyz" classes for boys entering 1st grade and up. With beginner classes for CONVENIENCE all ages from 2 to adult, Studio Director Rodriguez says, "It’s never too late to Convenient class times make it easy for parents to book start dancing." r* dance and music lessons for different children at the same II On the music school side of this performing arts facility, music lessons are time, saving hours of driving and waiting time. available to children as young as 2 through adult - just like the dance classes. Caledonia Dance & Music Center offers group music lessons for children, private piano, private guitar, private voice, and, new for 2013, musical theater! CUSTOMER SERVICE - 3. k The dance school's programs offer everything from hip-hop to tap dance, Classical ballet to pom, and much more. The dance school even offers special classes, and soundproof music studios. T Desk staff is available during class times to provide 4J <1 I I II I Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy i assistance. After completion of a rigorous licensing process with Mattel Toys and HIT * I 4. I QUALITY INSTRUCTION Entertainment, Caledonia Dance & Music Center is proud to be the only Professional dance & music education by worthy role Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy in the state of Michigan. “This has been another busy year for us," says Director Rodriguez. “Implementing the new Angelina Ballerina curriculum was a huge undertaking for our faculty and proved to be a great success. Additionally, we have found ourselves, yet again, under construction for more classroom space. We have implemented some exciting and highly educational curriculums for both music and dance, and our teachers have traveled the country for further training. I love what I do, and I models in a fun & caring atmosphere. a I 1 Dance Classes VI’ u lillui i ntJiasra .4 ■fcnsr i tois Preschool Dance Ballet • Tap Hip-Hop Jazz • Lyrical Pointe Zumba • Adult Classes AV* c ‘JaVi'EK GIftahn 1 C sb KdiM.Oam c aaiii'JSK ar .i u 1 kJ* •I fttaRi - ll _ s sit : a i! this September, the dance and music center will start the season with more FACILITY- 1. 2. ■ I BL k’ij® has upgraded facilities with quality sound systems, observation monitors, professional “floating” dance floors, and soundproof music studios. Again, classrooms, instructors, students, and classes than ever before! I I IK I.lit * Every year, the studio has added more members to its teaching staff and L Kill r A X I STj a am passionate about top-notch education in a fun and caring environment for 1. r --J I • -a 3.^' ✓ /* ^1^1 V our community." * 77 T4 The Angelina Ballerina dance classes are based around an Angelina Ballerina |y - •• ■X - ■ - vv lib— -— storybook and emphasize proper ballet training for young children as well reading, nutrition, and moral lessons. These classes are for children ages as 3-6 years of age and are starting after Labor Day. Register online at www.CaledoniaDanceCenter.com or call the studio to enroll today, and your child will be inspired to pursue her dreams of dance, just like Angelina Ballerina. ’.iW1 jj^gj IS f I ■ I w w 81 , tf I* I A r f I E I f • usic Lessons ■ Voice • Piano Guitar • Music Song & Dance I Rodriguez emphasizes 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 and costumes on television. Great dancing does not have to be made up of these things." The school's instructors share Rodriguez’ view and provide professional training in a fun and caring atmosphere. Caledonia Dance Center is proud te be tee only official Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy in VeSf Michigan! I Plans for 2013 This year, with additional class days and times, improved dance studios, new music classrooms, and more teachers, the studio is offering many new classes 5.4* > •■ What sets Caledonia Dance Center Apart? I $ Regster today, and your child will be inspired te pursue her dreams ot dance, just like Angelina Ballerina. along with more of its most popular classes such as hip hop, evening adult classes, and their renowned preschool programs. 0 Caledonia Dance & Music Center 131 E. Main Street SE, Suite E, Caledonia 49316 Celebrating 30 Years! *• 616.891.1606 11 Visit us at Due to the expansion of the studio’s schedule and staff, the dance and music center is accepting registrations through the end of summer as long as space is available. All are welcome to stop in to visit the studio, talk with their friendly II office staff, and register for dance classes and music lessons. Class sizes are limited and openings are filling fast. The studio recommends registering early for best selection of classes and days/times. Call 616-891-1606 or visit www.CaIedoniaDanceCenter.com for registration and more information. www.CaledoniaDanceCenter.com Angelina Ballerina™ ©2012 HIT entertainment Limited i. 4671385-01 06820663 - �A Z\ Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, August 31,2013 f’ .♦’ll I I S4- 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- 4-4- 4- 4 4-4-4-4- 4- 4- ♦♦♦ 4 4-4-4-4- I 4 Scot boys’ team has a great mix of youth and experience by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Caledonia varsity boys’ cross country coach Ben Thompson is very excited about his team's senior lead­ ership this fall, and the tone those guys are setting for his team. Jensen Miller and Josh Risner are the only seniors returning who contributed regularly to the team scoring a year ago, but the group also includes Spencer Chruchill, Shane Doane, Vincent Bader, Ted Smith and Michael Ober. Caledonia has Flynn Darby, Cody Jakiel, Zach Feyen and Eric Farhadi returning. Risner and Miller led the Scots at their first meet of the season, the Pioneer Classic at Manhattan Park in East Grand Rapids Thursday. The Scots took the championship with 45 points, edging con­ ference rival East Grand Rapids which finished with 50 points at the top of the standings. Risner was third overall in 17:41 and Miller fourth in 17:48. Jakiel and Feyen weren’t too far behind, finishing in tenth and 12th respectively. Jakeil came in at 18:15 and Feyen at 18:20. Darby turned in the team’s fifth time, 18:51, which put him in 16th-place overall. Jordan Pattison and Elijah Winger, a couple of varsity newcomers, were 17th and 22nd to round out the Scot line-up. Forest Hills Northern was third on the day with 71 points, followed by West •It S' * * w <» ■ * e*t - I T — I 1 UJCOtNlA L A I t I I ] 1/ * j L ki ♦ *■ I I F kl c*l r I F .1 Ft 1 4 L — r. ! i * I .1 MJ •r 4 i 4 i ’ 4.U f ✓ < t T I ■* ■ F I▼ fl' A • ■> ’ X ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------— ■<» I — — I The 2013 Caledonia boys' cross country team. Team members are (front from left) Spencer Allard, Eric Farhadi, Ben Hamp, Alex Herriman, Corey Burns, Owen Woltjer, Andrew Greenland, Josh Risner, Jensen Miller, Christian Nacy, (middle row) coach Ben Thompson, Brandon Allard, Michael Ober, Quinton Jeschke, Tyler White, Jack Corcoran, Micah Meindertsma, Jordan Bennett, Flynn Darby, Spencer Churchill, Elijah Winger, Johnathan Gurd, coach William Hewitt, (back) Jaylyn Graves, Shane Doane, Cody Jakiel, Garret Schumaker, Bryce Tufts, Zach Feyen, Noah Noyes, Nick Scholl, Jordan Patteson, Matt Kikkert, Vincent Bader, Ted Smith and Brandon Sorokin. Missing from photo is Brandon Hovinga. Ottawa 76, Northview 132, West Michigan Aviation 181 and Wyoming 203. The Scots clearly have some solid runners returning, and Thompson is also excit­ ed about the improvements his sophomores have made and the talent there is in the new freshmen class. The list of key additions includes Pattison and Winger, as well as Micah Meindertsma and Jordan Bennett. “We are very young,” Thompson said. “We will need our runners to grow up fast.” The Scots are hoping to challenge East Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Christian I V —• * I 'll the for the OK White Conference title. The Scots were third in the league a year ago. The conference season starts Wednesday in Lowell. Scots will be one of top golf teams in the OK White again by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Scots were second in the OK White Conference a year ago and are hoping to be as good or better this fall. Caledonia's varsity girls’ golf team returns its top four players from a season ago, seniors Emily Short, Maddie Poll, Maggie Zoller and jun­ ior Gabby Kerr. “Our goal obviously is to contend (for a league title) this year, especially with the girls we have returning,” said Fighting Scot head coach Gus Wagner. “They all worked really hard in the summer. They all played. I had one girl who played in six tournaments. I feel like they all did a nice job of try­ ing to get ready for the sea­ son.” ‘ Experience pays off in competition and in practice. “They just know how to go about their business when they're on the course,” said Wagner. “They all do. They just know how to practice. If they go to the range, it’s not just hitting one ball after another. They work on align­ ment and things.” Wagner said he also thinks juniors Michaela Zaenglein and Emilee Bont have a chance to add some depth to the line-up on a regular basis. The Scots’ other big goal is to qualify for the state finals. They just missed a trip to the finals last year, placing fourth at regionals. As far as contending for a conference championship, there will be stiff competi­ tion in the White again. Grand Rapids Christian was pushing the Scots at the end of last season, and returns most of its line-up too. Forest Hills Central is always tough as well. The conference season started with an OK White Jamboree hosted by Grand Rapids Christian Wednesday at Cascade Hills golf Course. The Scots (186) were sec- S5I11 isia I. I w • V ’ I i I 5'1 *v. r v V mil A- ' I I B M I 91 I’M' I c ala * —______ The 2013 Caledonia varsity girls’ golf team. Team members are (front from left) Alex Raden, Maggie Zoller, Gabrielle Kerr, Maddie Poll, Jenna DeForest, Lindsay Murphy, (back) coach Ralph Shefferly, Emilee Bont, Michaela Zaenglein, Kristen Hull, Courtney Pontious, Ellie Poll, Emily Short, Amy Kuzava and head coach Gus Wagner. ond behind Forest Hills Central (173), and just edged Grand Rapids Christian (189) by three strokes. East Grand Rapids and Lowell each fired a 211, while Jenison wasn't able to record a team score. Poll led the Scots with a 43, while Kerr added a 46, Zoller 47 and Bont a 50. la^(l Ik^6 ii"" ; i v f' z A 7 ■MB f V *®o, Fighting Scotsf w. s * hl ’ TT?b^e previews provided by the following sporl^or): •• ■ ___ •________ ___ ________________ » ^L SEIF CHIROPRACTIC Phone: CALEDONIA RENT ALL Skag Mowers Husqvarna Outdoor Products First (Rehab / Vano sport I’ H \ * I < I II I i V I’ > Phone: 616-891-8153 Phone: 616-891-0050 269-795-4230 9090 S. Rodgers Ct. Caledonia 9800 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 4624 N. M-37 Hwy., Middleville MULLERS KIM’S KONSIGNMENT PAINT N PAPER CALEDONIA rJ 616-891-9171 227 E. Main St Caledonia I 1 Phone: Phone: ♦ a M •/ 616-891-2418 9809 Cherry Valley, Caledonia A *1 �<1 The Sun and News, Saturday. August 31, 2013/ Page 13 *{ ♦♦♦♦+++++++++ +++4- 4 ♦♦ ♦ B \. ► 111 ^ *** ^ 4 1^. /i » *• * 1 L* v ■I a c 1 fr Li * :< •te I 1 i - «• * M i e?4 j a — / A * Vi l 4 !' I J *> * & <**■ 4-1 » •- U1 * 4^4 1 T I , I 1 ■I ■s tf ^5*a i,’*S •* M *< Us ',!s \, . Jia !»8 K / I J * .It 1 • > 3 T Tk p.f * * .1 ■ « ^-” * I V -Jr-, •«r ’ «S I > f - Leading the cheers for the Fighting Scot varsity team The 2013 Caledonia varsity sideline cheer team. Team members are (front from left) Madalyn Spraggins, Mackenzie Miller, Halie Park, Jakayla Cheeks, (second row) Jada Cheeks, Cassie Hamming, MaKenzie Fridley, Alaina Wisdom, Courtney Maier, Ashley Miller, Sammie Ellis, Alison Cowham, Payten Ellsworth, (back) coach Stacy Smith, Sierah Keith, Natalie JaBaay, Jordan Knoertzer, Destiny Dunkelberger, Renee Koepke, Lauren King, Ashley Ostrowski and manager Caitlynne Kadzban. Missing from photo are Phoebe Leek and coach Shannon Richardson. Scots set to swim, and dive, with the Bulldogs this season The members of the 2013 Byron Center Co-op varsity girls’ swimming and diving team from Caledonia are (front from left) Alyssa DeShane, Lauren Fennema, Kayla Kuhfeldt, Phoebe Pontious, Madeline Schmehling, (middle row) Sarah dion, Eva Ramos, Sydney Wallace, Jessica Dion, (back) Erin Vigna, Alexandra Kukla, Kennedy Fite, Katelyn Denouden and Madison Wierenga. Scot cross country brings back 16 of 17 fastest girls Sports Editor Caledonia lost its top run­ ner to graduation in the spring, but the Scots’ second fastest runner is back, and the third fastest, and the fourth, and the fifth ... Fighting Scot varsity girls’ cross country coach Ben Howell said runners 2 through 17 all return from the team which sent its top seven to the Division 1 State Finals a year ago. Those 16 girls only make up about a third of the Scots' 49-member program. The big goals those girls will be chasing are finishing in the top half of a very tough conference which includes strong teams from Grand Rapids Christian, East solid teams who 1 think would do really well at the state meet, and only the top three will make it out. This is a great challenge that we are looking forward to. But of course, that is based on today. Between now and the end of October many things will change with all teams, so we'll just focus on taking care of our­ selves: training hard, taking care of injuries, resting when we need rest, getting enough sleep, pushing each other, and staying positive." It shouldn’t be hard to stay positive and stay competitive with the talent the Scots have coming back. The top of the group of returnees includes juniors Olivia Bordewyk and Hannah Hazelbach, seniors Grand Rapids and Jenison and trying to get back to the state finals. “Through early season workouts, the girls are work­ ing really hard and it shows that many put in some great summer work. This is good news, because due to a reshuffling of the regions. our current line-up is one of the more difficult draws in the state. I see at least five Allie DeJong, Maggie Donalson and Holly Rave and sophomore Amanda Sorkin. There are a lot of other girls set to challenge them for their varsity spots, Bordewyk and Hazelbach were the only two of them among the top seven for Caledonia as it opened the season at the Pioneer Classic in East Grand Rapids by Brett Bremer I .> 1. II* ■^y A W •ts* 0 * V * t*l mum< - 1 L i UM ■9 M t Li •KMtv I ceitoomt ClUMali iW 1 iiitati 5 L f x * •. X A —J •* The 2013 Caledonia girls’ cross country team. Team members are (front from left) Olivia Schroder, Sheena Shah, Hannah Miller, Jacquelynn Jeschke, Celina Palmer, Isabel Onani, Caitlin Ackerman, Hannah Hazelback, Sophie Christie, Olivia Simon, Shelby Dear, Kennedy Rosema, Cassidy Rosema, (second row) Maggie DeJong, Ember Hilton, Riley DeWitt, Leah Cook, Lauren Blunt, Joyus Miller, Noelle Cho, Maddy Rowley, Marin Chase, Allie Olivia Bordewyk, (third row) coach Ben Howell, Taylor Waber, Kendall Kempker, M add ie^W inters,^ Paige Donalson, Hannah King, Darcy Shank, Brooke Harper, Jamie Canada, Whitney Denton, Amanda Sorokin, Megan VanSickle coach Andrea Miedema, (back) Joelle Grider, Holly Rave, Emma Vigna, Sam Black, Taylor Patterson, Seromik, • Ashley Harper, Abbie Rossman and Bianca Postema. Missing from photo are Tanya Katie Hulst, Zoe Fortuna, Newhoff, Sierra Martinez and McKenna Dixon. Wyoming 178. The host Pioneers won the in 21:38. The Scot team also Thursday. Bordewyk led the The Scots return to action event with 27 points. Forest team with a fifth-place time had Megan Seromik 16th in Tuesday when the OK White Hills Northern was second and Caitlin of 21:27. Hazelbach was 22:26 Conference season begins in followed by with 46, Ackermann 23rd in 23:13. 14th in 22:14. Lowell. Caledonia 67, West Ottawa Those five helped lead the ' In between those two. and 112, Northview 137 Scots to a third-place finish. Olivia Schroder placed ninth mooYsmp Member Seif -■ FDIC 'A 9952 B Cherry Valley Ave SE Chevrolet 9 Phone: Phone: 9 616-891-2524 616-891-0150 616-891-8104 9175 Cherry Valley, 632 E. Main St., Caledonia Caledonia www.urbanthreadsresale.com 110 Johnson St •/ Caledonia Phone: I# Caledonia, Ml Hastings City Bank www.hastingscitybank.com 1 -888-422-2280 Caledonia 616-891-2442 -A �Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, August 31, 2013 I 4 4 ▲ ♦< I New batch of leaders taking over for the Scots by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Fighting Scot varsity football team will look very different this fall. The Scots had the right combination of experience and skill to get all the way to the state semifinals a year ago. A lot of that experience graduated last spring, but skill players keep coming into the program. That is one of the things that Caledonia varsity foot­ ball coach Steve Uyl likes best about this year's team it’s depth at the skill posi­ tions. Junior Kobe Wilson was under center in the sea­ son opener Thursday, and senior Landon Tompkins has the skill to play the position if need be. Tompkins is part of a solid group of returning guys in the backfield who saw some work last year. Junior-full­ back Jon Hubbell returns, along with fellow juniors Eddie Kelly, Logan Soule and Michael Andrusiak. Junior Jalen Burton will also add some talent as he moves * up to the varsity level this season. The Scots also have senior end Zach Zoet return­ ing. Along the offensive front, the Scots will be led by sen­ iors Jake Vanderveen, Matt Delaney and Tagg Huver, with help from varsity new­ comers (senior) Tyler Maddox and (junior) Austin Simmons. All of those guys could see action on the defensive front as well. The schedule is tough as usual. The Trojans take on Thornapple Kellogg this Friday, then have non-conference contests against Mona Shores and Grandville before starting the OK White Conference slate at Jenison Sept. 27. “We need to play bur best football each and every night,” Uyl said. “We have a very tough non-league schedule and the OK White is very good from top to bot­ tom. Our kids have high expectations and hopefully they can gain experience quickly.” The Scots host Forest UK ■ u $. The 2013 Caledonia varsity football team. Team members are (front from left) Alex Haugen, Trenton Foreman, Landon Tompkins, Eddie Kelly, Michael Andrusiak, JD Abel, Tanner Christian, John Nise, Kobe Wilson, (second row) coach Tom Oster, coach John Bouwman, Zach Zoet, Jalen Burton, Jake Murphy, Jake Harrison, Joh Hubbell, Nate Winterburn, Nick Tuori, Zane Gorby, Logan Soule, Ryan Fingleton, coach Matt Armstrong, coach Ralph Fahner, (third row) coach Pat Gillies, manager Cameron Raden, Danny Paas, Dan Shepard, Jake Vanderveen, Chris VanderHart, Sam McBride, Brenden Lamphere, DeLane Young, Tyler Maddox, Austin Simmons, Jerry Pell, manager Andrew Howard, coach Todd Holstege, (back) Ed Bonner, Tagg Huver, Robert Vanderploeg, Ryan Connolly, David Silveri, Calvin Garber, head coach Steve Uyl, Matt Sarver, Matt Delaney, Mitchell Herweyer, a Jordan Sutherland and Nick Adams. Missing from photo are Shane Sumner, Jake Fedewa, Nick Grygiel and Vince Porritt. • - ‘ Hills Central for homecom­ ing Oct. 4, then will get to head to Lowell for the Red Arrows’ homecoming Oct. 11 before closing out the reg­ ular season with home games P ' . 41 - nil* against East Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Christian. iWteir arSdij Four freshmen find spots in Fighting Scot tennis line-up »• by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Seniors Skylar Buchan and Steven Stearns and jun­ iors Noah Dion and Brogen Hormel hold all the varsity experience on the Caledonia varsity boys’ tennis team this fall. The other eight regulars in the varsity line-up are all playing varsity competition for the first time. The group includes four freshmen, and that group of four includes a trio of singles players. Buchan, a three-year var­ sity player who played sec­ ond singles last year, is mak­ ing the jump up to the top singles spot for the Scots. Behind Buchan, Caledonia varsity boys’ tennis coach Scott Bont plans to have Julian Buchan at number two singles, Jason Gantos at number three and Michael Gantos at number four. I “Our lack of match experi­ ence will most likely show early, but our young players are eager to compete,” said Bont. Stearns will team with Dion at first doubles this year. Steams is a three-year varsity player and Dion will be in his second year on the varsity, as will Brogen Hormel who is teaming up with sophomore Jarod VanOrman at second dou­ bles. Junior Caleb Sleeman and freshman Patrick Gantos are set to start the year at third doubles, with seniors Kaj Helm and Kyle Gontjes tak­ ing over the fourth doubles spot. While many of the guys don’t have much varsity ten­ nis experience, they do have tennis experience. “Several players have worked hard during the off- xusasg ««Wil The 2013 Caledonia varsity boys’ tennis team. Team members are (front from left) Jason Gantos, Mike Gantos, Patrick Gantos, Julian Buchan, Kyle Gontjes, Jarod VanNorman, Brogen Hormel, (back) head coach Scott Bont, Steven Stearns, Skylar Buchan, Noah Dion, coach Patrick Snyder, Caleb Sleeman, Kaj Hjelm, Russell Snow and coach Scott Campbell. * season to try and get ready seventh-place regional fin­ Caledonia is hoping to be nament Monday as well, for this fall,” Bont said. ish. . . competitive with the likes of with the Scots placing four in The Scots will need to The Scots start the league Jenison, Grand Rapids the annual Dobber, Wenger continue working hard to season at Jenison Sept. 11. Christian and Lowell. Invitational. Portage Central meet some of their goals for That will be a big dual for The Scots have duals at took the day's title with 23 the season, including the young Scots. Forest Hills home this week against points, followed by Allegan improving on their confer­ Central and East Grand Portland Tuesdav and Tuesday 16, Otsego 15, Caledonia 13, ence finish from a year ago Rapids are extremely tough Wayland Thursday, then will Byron Center 11, Lowell 7, in the OK White and on their at the top of the league, host the the Caledonia Reeths-Puffer 6 and Hastings Invitational Saturday. 5. Caledonia hosted a tour- SOUTHKENT VETERINARY HOSPITAL COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR Phone: Middleville: 616-891-9070 269-795-3550 Phone: 9030 N. Rodgers, Caledonia Caledonia: 616-891-5750 269-891-3550 Caledonia D&W Center t ■ ' KUUS SB^BOL'JO, SINCE 19 4 9 R S GET MORE LOCAL NEWS AND SPORTS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. I Ca// 945-9554 for more information. <— A Si �The Sun and News, Saturday. August 31, 2013/ Page 15 Senior class a special one for Scot soccer coach by Brett Bremer Wl 1 , ms I to 1 Sports Editor This isn’t just any senior class for Caledonia varsity boys’ soccer coach Christian Niles. Most of the 12 seniors he has on the roster this fall have been playing together for a long time, and helped them get their start. “You just don’t come across a group of kids, espe­ cially in high school, that have been playing together for such a long time. Since they were ten years old that group has been together,” Niles said. “I started coach­ ing them when they were U10. That’s when I first met these kids, so it’ll be an emo­ tional year especially towards the end. They know what I like and I know what they can do.” The group includes a cou­ ple of four-year varsity play­ ers, goalkeeper Joe Fifer and midfielder Jordan Veneman. Fifer is outstanding in net, and he will have lots of help in front of him with the return of junior defender Alex Ruddock and senior defender Nick LoMonaco. ♦-4 11 •4 . few •- LoMonaco and Fifer are sen­ ior captains along with fel­ low defender Ryan Beerin and center midfielder Peter Spees. While the defense has been and is solid, Niles thinks his team will be able to create a little more offense this season. L “The younger group that’s coming up, the JV team has li always had a good mix of creativity and some guys that know how to put the ball in the back of the net,” he said. Niles sees a good rotation of attackers that includes junior Drew Muller, senior Jake Royce and sophomore Zach Gauthier. Sophomore Austin Coon should also be able to spark the offense from his spot as an outside midfielder. The Scots were right around .500 a year ago, and the boys have said they want to improve on their win total from a season ago and chal­ lenge for an OK White Conference championship. The competition for a league crown will always be tough in the OK White, as long as the likes of Jenison, ■!< •4 The 2013 Caledonia varsity boys' soccer team. Team members are (front from left) Joe Fifer, Peter Spees, Austin Coon. Alex Konwerski, Conor Keefe, Joey Baum, Collin Schaafsma, (middle row) Jake Royce, Zach Gauthier, Kale Alexander, Joe Switzer, Garret Mulanix, Taylor Hill, Ryan Beering, Collin Green, (back) coach Brad Baweja, head coach Christian Niles, Noah Miller, Chase Hicks, Steven Sammons, Dre Muller, Jordan Veneman, Nick LoMonaco, Alex Ruddock, coach Justin Kung and coach Dominic Catalano. r ww • I I r Forest Hills Central and Grand Rapids Christian fill half of the conference. “They’ve set some pretty lofty goals. It depends on how well they gel together and how they start clickin’,” Niles said. The Scots start the league r’ ----------- •-------- x - season at home against Jenison Sept. 10. They have non-conferehce this week contests at Thomapple Kellogg Tuesday and West Ottawa Saturday. The Scots opened the sea­ son Aug. 24, falling to -4 ’ ’ - ’ North view 2-1 in a shoot-out tied Okemos 0-0 Thursday. Gauthier had two goals as the Wildcats took the title at the Scots’ Scotland Yard and Taylor Hill one in the Invitational. Caledonia •« beat • win over the Huskies Godwin Heights 1-0 in its Monday. Hill, LoMonaco and Coon added assists. first contest of the day. Caledonia followed that up with a 3-1 win over Forest Hills Northern Monday and Scots have good group back to try and improve in OK White New Caledonia varsity girls’ volleyball coach has a solid group of experienced upperclassmen to get started with. Seniors Hanna Latham, Ashley Murphy, Cara Dougherty and Adrianna Bunce are back at the net along with junior libero MacKenzi Bredeweg and junior middle hitter Jenna Schumaker. redeweg and Schumaker will be joined by classmates Leah Metzler, Elizabeth Brown, Samantha Jansma and Jessica Marvin up from last year's JV squad. Kara Armock has found a spot on the varsity squad as well this season. The Scots found the going tough in the OK White a sea­ son ago, battling the likes of Grand Rapids Christian, East Grand Rapids, Forest Hills * I IV* Jb ? Zfi,r C- 1 Central and Jenison as well as Lowell. Any team would have found playing most of those teams twice a tough task to handle. The Scots will work this fall to be competitive in the conference, which opens play Sept. 12 when the Caledonia girls travel to Jenison. The Scots’ first home match of the season is a Sept. 19 meeting with Forest Hills Central. 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Seminars begin at 7:30pm David Miller S.W.C.Ht. 231-288-5941 www.DMSeminars.com Now booking private corporate sessions �Page 16/The Sun and News, Saturday, August 31,2013 /|.d A 4-♦ 4 ♦ ▼ 4 ““ 1\ V A V /I A A . k. l» J TK coach looking to get the best out of each of his guys i <* fcx ■ by Brett Bremer <• 4 • Sports Editor There are at least ten guys back for the Trojan varsity boys’ soccer team this fall, but that doesn’t mean there’s a ton of varsity experience back. A group of eight seniors ate up a lot of the minutes on the field last fall, and now it is a new group’s turn to take over. Senior Andrew Rhoades did see a lot of time on the field as a junior last year, and he’ll lead a defensive unit which also sees the return of seniors Caleb Sabri, Brett and Buehler Brandon Boonstra. Seniors Tom Williamson and Luke Poholski and jun­ iors Wesley Morgan and Kyle Clark return. At forward the Trojans bring back seniors Nathan Wandrie and Hunter Meyerink. A group of four junior defenders will be working for playing time in their first sea­ son on the varsity, Turner Beemer, Joshua DeGroot, Andrew Guriel and Ben Raab. Junior midfielders Tyler Pohl, Alex Sparks and Andrew Brown and junior keeper Jacob Westlake are also all up from last year’s JV squad. TK head coach Larry Jachim said the keys to the season will be staying healthy and maximizing each of his k - I r jr X r T w a* z a » X I T r A A I •I ✓ i *- Y -u k I A 3 z Art Z r - 5JL I 1 z A Ki 3 / X X -A. V Logan VanPutten k Full Trojan line-up even has a little experience returning SZ 0 by Brett Bremer p Brett Buehler athletes’ performance on the season starts when the field. Trojans host Grand Rapids The Trojans are 0-2 so far Catholic Central Sept. 10. this year, and will host a South Christian should be a tough contest with Caledonia powerhouse in the league Tuesday and then head to once again. The Sailors come Holland Christian Thursday. into the year as the defending The OK Gold Conference Division 3 state champions. Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg varsi­ ty boys’ tennis coach Steve Rosenberg is looking for­ ward to having a little more leadership and a little more depth out on the courts this fall. The teams numbers are growing slowly. With the addition of three freshmen and a new-to-the-varsity jun­ ior, the Trojan team is up to 15 players. That group includes a few guys with some good varsity experience. Justin Bergstrom, who was an all­ conference player in the OK Gold last year at second sin­ gles, is making the move up to first singles. Behind him, Logan VanPutten is moving up from third singles, where he was honorable mention all-conference last year, to second singles. “In addition to those two, we have three seniors - Ryan and Kyle Lowery and Levi Ryfiak,’' said Rosenberg. “They have all been with the program for some time now and we look forward to their leadership this year.” The Trojans still don’t have the kind of experience the top teams in the OK Gold Conference have. South Christian and Grand Rapids Catholic Central are good bets to be battling it out for II* the top spot in the league standings once again. The Trojans start, the league season at home against Catholic Central Sept. 11. TK has two more duals to get ready for the conference slate, traveling to Plainwell Wednesday and Grand Rapids Union Thursday. • w r > • fr 4 w j it | 1 !<• (80.0 iissV '•1 W! du# ifei | Hv (ite ■sMi . 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M-37 Hwy., Middleville ‘b ■< �ix The Sun and News, Saturday, August 31, 2013/ Page 17 Trojan boys ’ cross country Trojans show outstanding team has added some depth team unity this preseason H by Brett Bremer by Brett Bremer I I h % IIJ I A w i l*U •Ito ft1 «»rx!?«% it??* ’**'£?* e ♦ i ainvtohilK Sports Editor The Trojans’ two goals are simple. They want to improve every week and compete in every game. Thomapple Kellogg var­ sity football coach Chad Ruger has been most impressed with his team's work ethic and the way the players are rallying around each other so far. It’s some­ thing he’s seen throughout the preseason, in his team's skills camp and boot camp sessions. He was even impressed with the way teammates came down from the locker room with arms locked together for the sea­ son opener Thursday, a 4220 win over the Hamilton Hawkeyes in Middleville. Leading the list of returnees from the team that went 3-6 a year ago are sen­ iors quarterback Garrett Harris, senior offensive line­ man Devin Sloan, senior running back/defensive back Gabe Space, senior line­ backer Kameryn Kidder and junior running back Connor Collier. Harris, Collier and Kidder are this year's team captains. •I* Depth at certain positions is a concern for Ruger, but the Trojans are getting bol­ stered at a couple spots, with the addition of linebacker Cole Cronkright and line­ man Kyle Kraus. The schedule doesn’t have many breaks in it, if any. TK travels to Caledonia ->W I a p,. 5^ 7? 4? f> % 1 r & *8 z.-• e jSC x». X■ 2^0 Garrett Harris. for a non-conference contest Friday, then will host Greenville Sept. 13. The OK Gold Conference season begins with a visit from Grand Rapids Catholic Central Sept. 20. Ruger said he expects Catholic Central and the defending Division 4 state South champions from Christian to be the top two teams in the conference this fall. His Trojans will do their best to challenge them for that title. Sports Editor A group of good leaders and a good group of young­ sters has the Thornapple Kellogg varsity boys’ cross country team excited for the season. Leading the way is the 2012 OK Gold Conference champion David Watler, who was a state qualifier a year ago. TK head coach Josh Reynolds said his team will depend on the leadership of Walter, sophomore Joe Gaikema and junior Conor Leach this season. They lead a solid group of returnees which also includes Kyle Makarewicz and junior Wyatt DeLeeuw. That group will try and set the pace for a group of new varsity athletes, which includes seniors Matt Miller and Jacob Brummel, sopho­ more Drayson Beyer and a talented freshmen group made up of Luke Noah, Erik Walter, Matthew Pavlik and Spencer Irvine. With David Walter out of the line-up Wednesday at the Kenowa Hills Invitational, Noah led the Trojan pack with a fourth-place time of 18 minutes 6.32 seconds. Reynolds said that was the fastest time by a freshman in his first meet since he began coaching the team ten years ago. The Trojans were fourth at the seven-team meet, with Gaikema 13th in 18:43.34, Leach 20th in 18:52.26, Erik 19 05.37 and Walter 27th in : Inrtnn 40th junior Ryan Gorton 40th overall in 20:00.89. kJ • / -r r < nr . •• A •b . X" •U-.ask B * ' X. - MJ-A •c — • „ j? ' •V - -- 33 k KbL -Ba * %Xf% J: a 3 Fl I* David Walter Reynolds isn’t too worried about team finishes early in the season. He wants his team to be ready to compete with the OK Gold Conference’s best by the end of the season. “This year we are looking to finish in the top half of the OK Gold Conference,” OK Reynolds said. “Catholic Central has great depth and South Christian and Wayland are consistently competitive, Wayland had an outstanding year last year.” TK is off now until its own TK Invite in Yankee Springs Sept. 10. The conference season begins Sept. 18 in Hastings. i iterate tot ill i cns TK girls team has six of its top seven runners returning by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans will be shoot­ ing for back-to-back OK Gold Conference titles and a return trip to the state finals this fall. Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity girls’ cross country team has six of its top seven run­ ners back from the team that finished fourth at the Division 2 State Finals a year ago. All six of them were either all-conference or hon­ orable mention all-confer­ ence in the OK Gold in 2012. It’s a group led by all-state junior Melissa Winchester. Seii I 1/ Sophomore Olivia Lamberg, junior Janie Noah and senior Shelbi Shepherd joined her on the all-conference team a year ago. Senior Bryn Beyer and junior Taylor Ward round out the top group. There is depth behind them, and there will be bat­ tles for the final varsity spots between senior Fiona Shea and juniors Emily Chatterson and Morgan McNutt. The Trojans do have to replace their number two runner from a year ago, Casey Lawson, who is now running Davenport at B University. The TK girls were third at the Kenowa Hills Invitational to open the sea­ son Wednesday. Spring Lake took the day’s title with 30 points. Sparta was second with 58, followed by TK 66, Grand Rapids Catholic Central 106, Zeeland West 130, Coopersville 155 and Muskegon Oakridge 216. Winchester was third indi­ vidually, with a time of 20 minutes 26.37 seconds. Sparta's Carley Andrews won the individual title, coming in at 19:51.86 and Spring Lake's Erin O'Keefe was second in 20:25.58. Behind Winchester for TK, Lamberg was seventh in 21:7.95, Noah 18th in 21:45.71, Beyer 19th in 21:47.21 and Ward 23rd in 22:15.79. TK its hosts TK Yankee in Invitational Springs Sept. 10, then will head to Hastings for a big South with showdown Christian in the OK Gold Sept. 18. TK head coach Tammy Benjamin, who is entering her 25th season leading the program, said it should be a great match-up between her Gull Lake one goal better than Troian boys in opener 5 * r 7 Thomapple Kellogg got the kind of play it would like to see but not the results it would like to see Tuesday. The Trojan varsity boys’ soccer team dropped its first game of the season Tuesday, falling 2-1 to visiting Gull Lake. TK head coach Larry Jachim said his boys played well. •It “Although the scoreboard did not reflect the level of play, the boys walked away feeling good about how well they performed.” Kyle Clark scored TK’s lone goal, off an assist from Tom Williamson. Williamson fired a through pass from the center of the field, which Clark found and put into the back of the net. The Blue Devils scored their two goals on a comer kick and a deflection. Andrew Rhoades took care of every other shot that came his way in net for TK, and Jachim said he made some fantastic saves. “The boys all felt they played well but they realize they have a lot of work ahead of them,” Jachim said. TK is 0-2 on the year. The Trojans fell 4-0 at Byron Center Thursday. Melissa Winchester girls and the Sailors. “They are always compet- itive,” she said of the Sailors. �Page 18/The Sun and News, Saturday, August 31, 2013 Coach thinks TK spikers can be as good or better this fall up 6 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans lost a lot of seniors to graduation in the spring, but still have some of their best athletes returning. The group of returnees is led by senior middle hitter Sydney LeMay and senior outside hitter Jessica Ziccarello, both of whom were all-region and all-con­ ference performers as jun­ iors. LeMay was second team all-state as well, and has already committed to continue her volleyball career in college at Western Michigan University. TK also expects big things from senior outside hitter Sydney Krol and senior defensive specialist Erin Scheidel. Junior Holly Dahlke returns, and is step­ ping into the setter position where TK head coach Patty Pohl says she will do a fine job this season. “The team has plenty of talent; it’s just a matter of them playing with- intensity and confidence,” Pohl said. “I think after losing six sen­ iors last season, some people don’t expect us to do as well this year, but I expect us to do as well or better.” TK was third in the OK Gold Conference a year ago, and the Trojans had an over- $ & '■ I* ■V TK ladies hope to be more competitive in the OK Gold by Brett s Bremer Jessica all record of 44-12-2. Moving up in the Gold will be tough, with Wayland returning most of its players from a year ago and South Christian bringing a strong group back as well. Jessalyn Hawkins would like to thank her 2013 Market Lamb Buyer GVL Excavating Thanks for your support! by Brett Bremer co S ■ -V . 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TK also had VanMeter fire a 106, Hayward a 107 and Lenard a 121. /,:c (8^ sii'iF MA1 a? dot i n I (fell Less TK/Hastings going for third straight league championship from the Kent County Youth Fair. 06820581 Sports Editor A pair of seniors, Sandra Gerou and Jada Bates, return to lead the Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ golf team this fall. A TK head coach Bob ♦ Kaminski, who’s in his ninth Ziccarello year leading the program, Pohl said she thinks her expects that duo to fill the team will be better at serving top two slots in his line-up than it was a year ago, and is most days while juniors very happy with the group of Heidi Hodges and Amber strong, consistent hitters she VanMeter will be in the third has. and fourth slots. Varsity newcomers will The growth of whoever fill roles on the team. Senior earns those fifth and sixth defensive specialist Lauren spots will play a big•- part in Webster will be a first time how the Trojan team fares varsity player, as are juniors this fall. Kaminski said he Jenna Shoobridge, Izzy expects freshman Carleigh Rapson and Taylor Cross. Lenard and junior Bryce J J• The Trojans have also added Hayward to be two key a •rt 1sophomore middle hitter tions to the team t^at wju Kelsey Buller and outside factor in to filling those other hitter Amy Ziccarello. two varsity holes. “The team works and Whatever happens at the communicates well togeth­ er,” said Pohl. The Trojans reached the finals in each of their first two tournaments this fall and will be back in action again Thursday, opening the OK Gold Conference season at South Christian. start of the season, Kaminski believes his team will be bet­ ter by the end. He calls this group of girls a hard working group, and expects the girls to progress quite well throughout the year. “We are hoping to be competitive within our con­ ference,” he said. The Trojans will have to be very good to be competi­ tive with the top teams in the OK Gold. South Christian has a very good group back, as do Hastings and Wayland. The Saxons and Sailors fin­ ished seventh and eighth respectively at the Division 3 State Finals last fall. The OK Gold Conference season tees off with a jam­ boree hosted by Grand Rapids Catholic Central Thursday. The Trojans next home dual will be a non-conference contest against AI Have a Safe & Happy Labor Day I 616-891-0150 Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner Sports Editor The Trojans have had something to work for this summer. , The Thomapple Kellogg/Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team will be trying to win its third consecutive conference championship this fall. Graduation left some holes in the line-up, so there is some work to be done to make that happen. TK/Hastings head coach Carl Schoessel said he has seen his girls working very hard and he likes their com­ petitive attitude. 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They don't meet up with either of those teams until October, but will get to host both at the Community Education and Recreation Center in Hastings. The Trojans start the year on the road, Sept. 10, with a dual at Allegan. The first home meet of the season is Sept. 12 against Fremont. Wl 'Ws, *•8 1your ’ENNOCKVr HEALTH partner in personal, professional, progressive care READY TO SEE HOW REWARDING A CAREER IN HEALTHCARE CAN BE? Pennock Health Services is an 88-bed acute care non-profit hospital serving Barry County for over 95 years. Our col­ leagues are what make us one of the best and brightest. Careers at Pennock offer comprehensive benefits including § insurance, | insurance, tuition tuition assistance, assistance, paid paid time time off off and and more. more. —A i'S TO WORK FOR Winner 2012 & 2013 Visit Careers at Pennock: www.pennockhealth.com * » 4 �The Sun and News, Saturday, August 31,2013/ Page 19 •~ Big plays on both sides get Trojans by Hawkeyes by Brett Bremer I I I <3 f It. T '’3 .1 Kt L* k *8 ih Sb Iflj j, j • -a.- . -'fcfl Maia ■u‘ii •<* »w’a w Us k i ft ■ it.EX 1 je* Sports Editor Connor Collier was on the Trojan varsity as a sopho­ more, but mainly played on the defensive side of the ball. “I think I got seven carries the whole year or something like that,” he said. The junior captain got the first carry in the season opener Thursday against vis­ iting Hamilton. He busted free for a 46-yard gain on what was the first of many big plays for the Trojan team in its 42-20 victory over the Hawkeyes. “The line is the reason why the hole was open. It felt great. My ankle has been bum for about a week and a half now, and it felt great to get back on it. Mainly it was the offensive line I want to thank for the game I had,” Collier said. He finished the night with 13 rushes for 162 yards and two touchdowns. “We knew he had thaC tal­ ent,” said TK head coach Chad Ruger. “We just had to find the right ways to get it to him. We put some time into figuring out how to get some of these key players the foot­ ball. I’ve got to be honest, he did some things tonight that were like ‘oh yea, that’s what we wanted to see out of him!’ There were some sur­ prises there from a lot of the backs. We had some harderrunning backs tonight than 1 thought.” t. Sophomore running back Jordan Bronkema had a good night too, rushing six times for 64 yards and a touch­ down. The defense gave the Trojan offense a lot of help. TK’s first touchdown, a 1yard plunge by Dan Yates with 5:53 left in the opening quarter was set up by defen­ sive linemen Kaleb Amon and Kyle Kraus. Amon sacked Hawkeye quarter­ back Brady Mudd, knocking the ball loose in the process. Kraus scooped up the foot­ ball and stumbled down to the 1-yard line. Kraus recovered another Hawkeye fumble to start the Trojans on their second trip to the end zone. Quarterback Garrett Harris scored on a 2yard quarterback sneak with 8:01 left in the first half. TK kicker Nick Iveson drilled all six of his extra-point attempts in the contest. “You never know what’s going to happen the first game,” Ruger said. “We thought we could put some­ thing together. The kids did a great job. The defense gave the offense those opportuni­ ties in the first half. Turnovers, recovering the fumbles, some pretty aggres­ sive play and they gave us some opportunities early on. Then I thought we came out and played four quarters. I think we played four quarters of football. It feels good.” Mudd did what he could to keep his team in the game, completing 12-of-20 pass attempts for 263 yards and two touchdowns. He was picked off twice in the sec­ ond half, once by TK’s Ruben French and once by Chris Kaboos. Mudd cut TK’s lead in half a few seconds after Harris’ TD, connecting with Jared Overbeek on a 55-yard pass play. The Trojans began to put the game away though on their last drive of the first half, with Harris rushing into the end zone for the second time, this time from seven yards out. interception French's ended Hamilton’s first drive , of the second half, and TK scored two plays later on a 22-yard run around the right side by Bronkema. TK’s lead was 28-7, then it grew to 357 on a 6-yard touchdown run by Collier with 2:19 left in the third quarter. The teams traded touch­ downs in the fourth quarter, with Mudd leading two quick scoring drives. He hit Gerrit Eding for a 40-yard touchdown pass, then after a I-yard TD run by Collier. Mudd hooked up with Overbeek from 56 yards away for another touchdown. “We’ve got some people that are going to square up J j ir»‘ - s'* & • SCREENED TOP SOIL 7 v Thornapple Kellogg’s Kyle Kraus (left) goes charging after the loose football as teammate Kaleb Amon (75) completes a sack of Hamilton quarterback Brady Mudd during the first quarter of Thursday’s season opener in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) against us and we just have to continue to work and con­ tinue to get better. We real­ ize that, but there’s a commitment level with this team, a unification with this team that is hard to beat. I don’t mean beat as far as on the football field. I mean it’s hard to beat that level of to one another and I'm so proud of them,” Ruger said. The l-0 Trojans will visit the l-0 Fighting Scots from Caledonia Friday night in non-conference another clash. 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Sydney LeMay led TK on the day with 47 kills and 22 blocks, while Jessica Ziccarello led TK in digs with 42 while also adding 31 kills, Holly Dahlke had 112 assists, Erin Scheidel passed well too, and had 27 digs and 12 service aces. Sydney Krol added 20 kills and 24 digs. The Trojans were 6-1 last I Friday (Aug. 23) at the WMVOA Friday Scholarship Tournament at the 15-team MVP MVP Sportsplex Sportsplex in in Grand Grand Rapids. It was a good start to the season. I was pleased with how they did, but I wish we could have finished stronger,” said TK head coach Patty Pohl. “They just need to play a bit more aggressively and consistently. But it was certainly a strong finish, especially considering we lost six solid seniors last season.” Covenant Christian topped TK in the championship match 25-23, 19-25, 15-7. TK scored wins over Sparta, Holland, 44 O% For 36 Months! Kelloggsville, Comstock Park. Pewamo-Westphalia and Calvin Christian throughout out the the course course of of the the day. day. 7LeMay had 45 kills while Ziccarello added 39 and Krol 25. Dahlke tallied 130 assists in the seven matches. “The team passed well overall and many players played a role in the defensive effort,” Pohl said. Ziccarello led the way with 53 digs, while Dahlke and Krol had 36 each. Amy Ziccarello, LeMay and Scheidel added 32, 31, and 30 digs respectively. TK returns to the court Thursday when it opens the OK Gold Conference season at South Christian. O% For 36 Months! The Fighting Scots fum­ bled the ball four times, lost three of those fumbles, and won by five touchdowns in its season opener at Holland Thursday. The Scots topped the Dutch 35-0, getting three turnovers of their own. Eddie Kelley scored on a 45-yard fumble return for Caledonia midway through the second quarter, and later caught a 16-yard touch­ down pass from new varsity quarterback Kobe Wilson which put their team up 280 late in the third quarter. Wilson had a fine night, capping off the Scots’ scor- ing with a 12-yard touch­ down run in the first minute and a half of the fourth quarter. He rushed 1 1 times in the game for 113 yards, and completed 5-of-8 pass attempts for 74 yards. Kelly had three catches for 58 yards and Landon Tompkins hauled in two balls for 18 yards. Kelly also added 64 yards rushing on .eight carries, while going a perfect 5-for-5 on extra-point kicks. The Caledonia defense was solid, limiting Holland to just 73 total yards. Brendon Davis led the Maroons with 12 rushes for O% For 36 Months! O% For 36 Months! 46 yards. Jalen Burton and Trenton Foreman each intercepted a Dutch pass. 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O% For 36 Months! * I �� https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/723/SunandNews_2013-09-14.pdf a85d7eadc151fa398b47ff576eada3aa PDF Text Text k * The, Sun and News _ ft OTU —a-; rr — * a ■ -o — I ’V i •» J I" 1^- I r A 1^. aGL —— Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 37/September 14, 2013 .oW 138th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. • 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Middleville manager named finalist for Kalamazoo job by Julie Makarewicz I Sra# Writer Village Middleville Manager Rebecca Fleury is one of five finalists selected for consideration of the open city manager’s position in Kalamazoo. That news, coming from Kalamazoo City Commissioners this week, did not sit well with some Middleville Village council members. Council member Sue Reyff said she was disap­ pointed in Fleury’s decision iM o mo DO TOJ i tfio asls/l ;dT lilsN imoD •n bib IbbiM Jmsni ioD TtvoJl w 3!nioq "Ml hv «■ —■fa££bBH S' HR : It i * L_ r r; j '71 I f W--u ■ 11 • t. ■ . ■• rV! ■ c A f B^T \ Wk Middleville’s manager and finance director since 2011. Prior to that, she worked for the City of Kalamazoo. She is a former financial services manager for the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety where she worked from 2006 to 2011. She also worked as a senior programs specialist for the community develop­ ment department for the city of Kalamazoo from 2001 to 2004 and as a grant specialist for the Kalamazoo city man­ ager's office in 2000 and 2001. Kalamazoo City The Commission recently nar­ rowed the pool of candidates for the job from 12 to five. The final five, including Fleury, will go through an •1 s Z- • * LX J The 2013-14 school year is off to a bang — literally — 1 at Page Elementary School. ^1 rolled Thunderstorms through Middleville Monday morning giving some school H employees quite a scare and knocking out electronics in the school but, thankfully, not injuring anyone. Page secretary. Jane Cordts said she was sitting at her desk in the office at about 8 a.m. Monday when the storms were rolling through. Police and fire vehicles lead the parade down Main Street, sounding their horns She knew it was raining hard and there was some light­ and sirens. See story starting on page 10. ning, but never guessed she * v <« I I * 9 9 ■ Middleville celebrates Heritage Day iloH e bne TK superintendent takes ride on school bus after concerns raised >2 by Julie Makarewicz fd Staff Writer After receiving complaints about over-crowded school buses the first week of school, Thomapple Kellogg Superintendent Tom Enslen decided to get a first-hand experience. Enslen told the board of education at Monday's meet­ ing that he rode the bus with middle and high school stu­ dents on the route that was reportedly over capacity one •It day. The 77-passenger bus was full, he said, but was not over capacity on the day he rode. He also noted that several students get off at the first stop, relieving the crowded conditions considerably. Enslen said the district is continuing to monitor stu- mA mods eszud Joorfoa rfroquE ttbiaab srwqxo IznB iiEoubo cd] gni edbbrm ) zinsb anoqai .^ftb sdT 9ri JUft tbjsqfio gk oH insbuta 1 mt IM IznH jnilnoo V dent numbers on all routes and making adjustments where needed. He explained again to board members how difficult it is to accurately determine the number of rid­ ers for each route before the start of the year. “Student safety is our pri­ ority. We will continue to monitor and make adjust­ ments if we need to,” Enslen told the board. “We believe our students are safe, but we will watch it closely.” In other business: • Finance Director Christine Marcy said the dis­ trict will apply for additional incentive funding for meet­ ing at least seven of eight best practices as outlined by the state. She told board members she believes the district has met the practices extensive interview process before the city commission makes a final recommenda­ tion. Those interviews are scheduled for Sept. 26 and 27. Among the five finalists for the job, Fleury comes from the smallest communi­ tyin addition to Fleury, finalists in the search include Jerome Kisscomi, economic development director for the City of Kalamazoo; George Penn a vice president and strategic partner at PDA Group Consulting in Cerritos, Calif.; James Ritsema, assistant city man­ ager in Battle Creek; and Matthew Zimmerman, city manager in Emporia, Kan. Lightning strikes at Page Elementary [ B JHA rv I f’ 1 I -I- * 0 .1 kJ ed Fleury’s right to seek other possibilities. “And I’m disappointed with you [Sue] for even read­ ing that.,” countered Pullen. “She [Fleury] called you and told you about the job." Fleury said she called all of the council members as soon as she learned she was one of the five finalists. She said she also told Pullen about applying for the job before she learned she was a finalist. “It’s her prerogative to do that,” said council member to seek another job. “I am concerned that you, Rebecca, never disclosed during your contract renewal discussion with council that you had applied or intended to apply for a job with anoth­ er community,” said Reyff reading from a prepared written statement. “Council gave you everything you asked for. I am very disap­ pointed that you have demonstrated no loyalty to our village.” Village President Charlie Pullen immediately defend- Mike Lytle. “She has the right to apply for other jobs. We cannot stop her from it." member Council Ed Schellinger also said Fleury had every right to pursue other options. “Why would we want to hold back or stymie anyone who wants to better them­ selves?” asked Schellinger. “Who are we to say we're disappointed if someone wants to apply for another job?” Council member Joyce Lutz defended Reyff s com­ ments, however. “These are her com­ ments,” said Lutz. “Whether you like them or not, she has the right to make them.” Fleury has served as as it have in the past. By consistent with the 2003 meeting the incentives, the state board policy. • The district will move to district qualifies for an addi­ tional $52 per student in a web-based Scholastic funding. The practices out­ Reading Inventory system to lined for schools to meet keep track of student reading include holding the policy on progress. Cost for the transi­ medical benefit plans; tion to the new system is obtaining competitive bids $11,580 for three years. • Enslen reported home for non-instruction services; accepting Schools of Choice coming week will be cele­ students; monitoring individ­ brated Oct. 7 to 12 with the ual pupil academic growth in high school homecoming 11 each subject area at least football game Oct. twice during the year; sup­ against Wayland. • The Lee walk-a-thOn will porting opportunities for stu­ dents to receive post-second­ be Sept. 27. Lee students will ary credit while attending walk in the afternoon and high school; offering online McFall students will walk in instructional programs or the morning. A disc jockey blended learning opportuni­ will provide music and enter­ ties; providing a link on the tainment during the fundrais­ district’s home page for the ing walk for the schools. MISchoolData portal; pro­ viding physical education would be sitting so close to a lightning strike. “I felt like the ceiling was falling in. I kind of ducked and didn’t really know what happened,” said Cordts when the lighting apparently struck outside near the flagpole, then traveled through the concrete into the brick build­ ing. Divots from the strike are still obvious in the cement near the flagpole and the bricks on the building and there is a char mark in the office. Fortunately at that time of the morning, students were not yet at school. The strike knocked out the building’s emergency system and many electronic devices in the school including the fire system. emergency Thornapple Township Fire Department was called to make certain there was no fjre or threat of fire in the building. “We were lucky. I can’t believe it didn't cause a fire,” sajj Cordts. All week the school has been working to repair and replace electronics damaged by the lighting strike. Fire alarms are back working now as well as the Internet and most of the phones. Cordts said some classrooms are still having trouble with phones and other electronics, but most have been repaired. None of the clocks in the building work yet and the public announcement system still needs to be fixed. Cordts said there as a six-inch splin­ ter of wood that fell just behind her desk. “That's as close as I’ve ever been to lighting and as close as 1 ever want to be," she said. Students were already on buses on their way to school when the incident occurred. Fire officials determined the building was safe before any students were let in. ’ Tom Superintendent Enslen said although there was damage, the district was fortunate no one was injured and there was no fire. In This Issue • Fireworks ordinance ignites more debate for Middleville council • Minimum crew handles village of Caledonia council business • Council member wants Middleville to pay individual drain assessments • Scots win boys’ race while a Trojan wins the girls I - • * I ) l’ I �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 14, 2013 Fireworks ordinance ignites more debate for Middleville council by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer A last attempt to add more restrictions to fireworks in the village of Middleville fizzled Tuesday. Council members approved an ordinance that will somewhat restrict fire­ *4 works usage in the village, but it is not as restrictive as some council members hoped. The new ordinance allows fireworks in the village all year long. The only restric­ tion is that they may not be used between 1 and 8 a.m. Council members had dis­ cussed the fireworks issue for several weeks before casting the split 4-3 vote sup­ porting the proposed ordi­ nance Tuesday. According to state law, the village can regulate the use of commercial fireworks that are now legal in the state. The village could have opted to only allow the fireworks be used in the village on 10 identified holidays as well as the day before and the day after those holidays. They also had the ability to restrict hours of use throughout the year, including those holi­ days. But after discussion at the com mittee-of-the-whole meeting, council members agreed to draft a proposed ordinance that only restricts fireworks use between 1 and Irving Township joins growing list opting out of mute swan eradication efforts by Julie Makarewicz tions to have the swans erad­ Staff Writer icated if they choose. Irving Township officials Several other townships voted Sept. 11 to opt out of have already opted out of the the Barry County program to program, including Rutland eradicate mute swans. and Carlton townships. Township Trustee Larry The Village of Middleville Brummel said he wants to enacted its own five-year leave it up to the people who plan about a year, ago when a live on the lakes to decide large population of mute what should be done. swans was making homes on County commissioners the millpond and along the this summer approved asking Thomapple River. the Department of Natural Irving Township Trustee Resources for help with a George London, who used to five-year program to reduce work for the DNR, voted the mute swan population in against opting out. He said the county. Mute swans are it’s better to leave it up to the an invasive species that with DNR to decide what needs to overpopulation are said to be be done. threatening to other natural “Invasive species of other wildlife. kinds have caused millions Brummel said lake resi­ of dollars in damage. I would dents can sign their own peti- just as soon leave it up to the DNR to decide what’s best,” said London. In other matters at the Irving Township meeting: • Vem Hartman, a repre­ sentative from Roese Contracting of Kawkawlin, talked to the township board members about a plan to pos­ sibly provide natural gas to about 203 township proper­ ties. He said the company needs a commitment from at least 100 properties willing to hook into the natural gas system before they can start construction. He said the cost of the sys­ tem for people wanting to hook up is $3,459 plus costs of switching over appliances in their own homes. The cost could be paid up front or over a 10-year period. .Si Z Area Chamber of Commerce 92nd and Dober-Winger (In front of the Caledonia Library) Hartman said with natural 4 gas being much cheaper than propane, the average home­ owner could save more than $1,500 per year. He said in the next two to three weeks, representatives will be visit­ ing eligible properties to dis­ cuss the options with proper­ ty owners. Visits will be made between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. by employees with identification and in marked vehicles. More information is avail­ able at the township offices or by calling•u Hartman, 989878-0695. • Township Treasurer Lynette Wingeier presented 4 a long-range budget for roads as recommended by the Barry County Road Commission. The four-year plan anticipates the township needing $605,852 in the next four years for work the coun­ ty is recommending be done. Wingeier said the township has final say over what proj­ ects will be done and when, and said the preliminary budget in no way commits the township to any work. She said the budget was presented to show board members how much money is needed to continue paying for roads in the township. The projected costs do not include the annual mainte­ nance fees for gravel, dust control and painting. “This is just to show us the kinds of funds we will need if we do everything the counrecommends,” said ty Wingeier. 8 a.m. all year. The ordinance would still allow fireworks throughout the year - just not within those hours. At Tuesday’s council meeting when the ordinance came to a vote, some council members had a change of heart and said they would rather only allow fireworks on the designated holidays, day before and day after. “I wanted to see an ordi­ nance to ban fireworks 335 days a year.” said council member Mike Lytle who has supported that ban through­ out the discussions. member Ed Council Schellinger said he received calls from residents that changed his mind and said he, too, would favor the ban throughout much of the year. Council member Phil Van Noord said he favored the ordinance as written. “We waited a year to do this. Ordinances can be changed at any time. Let s give this a try, and if there are problems, we can change it later,” he said. Council member Shannon Endsley, said she thinks it's a waste of taxpayer money to have the council -- come to a consensus at the committee of-the-whole meeting, have the village attorney draft the ordinance as requested, and then decide not to support it at the vote. “Everytxf •IOiy voted yes in the [committee-of-the-whole meeting]. Why wasn't some­ thing said then before we wasted money and had this drafted? Why vote it down when this is what we said we wanted?” she said. Attorney Mark Nettleton said he believed he wrote the ordinance a following the guidelines given him by the council members at the —: pre­ vious meetings. But he agreed with VanNoord that the ordinance can be amend­ ed at any time. Council members Lytle. Sue Reyff and Schellinger voted against the ordinance Charlie while Pullen. VanNoord, Endsley and Joyce Lutz voted to approve it. • « by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg High School chemistry teacher Tim Penfield Monday told the board of education a new textbook is needed for the Advanced Placement chemistry class. The textbook being used at the high school was pub­ lished in 2002, and the AP College Board audit does not recognize textbooks published 10 or more years ago. TK must update to a more recent publication in order for college-bound students to take the Advanced Placement chemistry class. The proposed textbook is Chemistry the Central Science, 12th Edition and published in 2012. The textbook will be available for public review at the TK library through Oct. 3. The board of education may take action to pur- I chase the book at its Oct. 14 meeting. I Penfield told the board •It the new book is suitable for an an Advanced Placement class and is cur­ rently used at Grand Valley State and Western Michigan universities. He also told board members purchasing the book pro­ vides a bevy of other fea­ tures, including online ref­ erences and an electronic textbook trial for one year. I nM •'J* n* I* 11 r.n* I* 9S^ ft Isfe BK1IEET I nim UKmiit'i mtHBs iitaiH I I ff •j 1 BUI, ' ■ M *•4 •haI Caledonia's annual Harvest Festival is Sept. 28 4 % ■ x 1 W* •WWL ** * via* •v -• ■• • X- £ Caledonia will celebrate the harvest season with its annual Harvest Festival Sept. 28 • ft? 3 * F - F* 2a . IF* • r 1 a ft. Kk,, - V 7»■'7 & ■» Sb bit-1 = n -SG z? * A ? r v * l4 w • 1^1 I>74 m j j jjj jjj □ j j j - , 9 9 wr J IIH I I r • 1 * J’< fk • • m - 2pm For Information Visit www.caledoniachamber.com . I >!! I - k V' TK chemistry books outdated * a .-IP a • fl ___ hz z 1 Family-friendly events take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Caledonia Library on Dober1 Winger Drive. Returning favorite events from previous years include vendor I ths, coloring area, kids games, local musicians, dancing, pumpkin decorat­ ing, tractor display, hay rides, kids maze and more. Favorite-fall and festival foods also will be available. New to the celebration is the Caledonia community photo scavenger hunt. This event is open to all photogra­ phers. Each participant can submit up to 12 Caledonia photos for the competition. Current, or photos taken in the past three years, may be entered. To help with the photo quest, the chamber has posted a map with 12 village sites photographers can hunt out as backgrounds. For more information, rules and details go to the website, www.caledoniachamber.com 1 he chamber will review submissions and post the photos on Facel k page for a public vote to determine the winners. Participants are encouraged to submit photos early to allow time for the public vote. A few sponsor opportuni­ ties still exist. If interested in being a sponsor, email Eric Cross at eric.cross@davenport.edu or call 871-6729. The chamber will have a drawing for a gift basket to be awarded at the Harvest Festival. Any business wish­ ing to contribute to the bas­ ket should drop off the dona­ tion at Brann’s of Caledonia by Sept. 25. z tq % % xj,. X? •I •» �■ I The Sun and News, Saturday, September 14, 2013/ Page 3 Minimum crew handles village of Caledonia council business is 1. s' by Fran Faverman § & » ‘‘it***5 '■< b % s *. ?k Si t 11 ICh Kat Bi hn.Hi IJ L* litt S/a# Writer council Diminishing member numbers also mean a reduced number of mem­ bers needed for a meeting quorum in the village of Caledonia where, on Monday, only four council members conducted busi­ ness. The council was reduced to six members following the July resignation of Tim Overholt and, on Monday, excused absences were used by Danise Regan and Gary Scholl. Village President Glenn Gilbert reported applications for Overholt’s vacant trustee seat have been received from two residents, village Elizabeth Fanco, resident at 227 Johnson St., and Jason Hansen, resident at 6154 Costner Court SE. Gilbert urged fellow council mem­ bers to meet the applicants and get to know them. He would like to have the coun­ cil be able to act on filling the vacancy at the October meeting. Nominations are still open according Ayers since the public notice did not specify a closing date. Nominations may also be made by council members.. An appointment to sidewalks are completed and fill the balance of the term is a few sections on Church then made by majority vote Street were added. Most of of the council members cur­ the sidewalk damage has been due to tree roots. rently elected and serving. Village engineer Paul Grinage urged residents to Galdes reported the portable water areas that have been flow meter has been cleaned reseeded as part of the side­ and metering data may be walk repairs. Grinage also reported a available for recommenda­ tions next month. The storm new truck bed, replacing an water asset management older dump truck, is being grant would also pay for a painted and the frame for the meter to monitor the consis­ snow plow is being installed. tent infiltration problem at Sale opportunities for the the wastewater treatment older vehicle are being explored. plant. The firm Sandy Ayers, village man­ of Hubbell, Roth, and Clark has been consulted as part of ager, reported that the the review process for a busi­ ness applying to establish a microbrewery and has pro­ vided some recommenda­ tions to the applicant. A pro­ posal for an updating of the joint village/township master plan for parks and recreation £■ has been submitted. He said feedback is needed from res­ idents about what they would like to see in the plan. Trustees Dan Erskine and Todd Grinage, reporting for the sidewalk committee, said the segment connecting the Caledonia Estates and Gregg Apartments on the east side of Maple Street has been completed. Inspection of all I !• hasJarte tefcldi teiii •h itillO I Ito3-’ I g MBS i; it i dis' i jimversary urawtng Celebrating 30 Years in Business and 10 Years in our New location! Thank You for your continued business!! Parents for TK Schools sets community forum • ; ixptfrh See BUSINESS, pg. 6 Pharmaqy.Care set aside for K-12 funding into other entities. Staff Writer Many communities When Kristen Cove attended a grassroots parent throughout the state have meeting about public educa­ formed groups like this, are tion and school funding last getting their voices heard in winter, she was inspired to Lansing and are making a do something similar for difference. Cove said the feedback Thornapple Kellogg schools. and support so far from the Along with Sandy Koski and Alexis Snyder, Cove has community has been overstarted Parents for TK whelming. More than 350 people are already connected Schools, a nonpartisan group with the group through email with a mission of gaining and it has more than 200 folinformation about legislative issues and having a voice in lowers on Facebook. The community forum Lansing. The group will host a com­ will present information munity forum at 7 p.m. about school funding, pendWednesday, Sept. 18, in ing legislation and how district residents can help. Room 1616 of the For more information, find Thomapple Kellogg Middle School. Anyone interested in Parents for TK Schools on finding out more about the Facebook, email parentsgroup’s efforts, should plan fortkschools@gmail.com, or on Twitter:@parentsfortk. to attend. “I believe public education is the backbone of many HASTINGS 4 communities,” said Cove. 269-205-4900 I Goodrich Downtown Hastings “All three of us feel very pas­ on State St. ZUALITY GQTI.com and on Facebook sionate about public schools, THEATERS and they do work and they ▼ BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM are underfunded.” $5. ' eidudes Digital 30 Parents for TK Schools is Stadium Seating Q No passes a nonpartisan group of par­ SHOWTIMES 9/14-9/19 TITLES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE ents gaining information and insight into legislative issues J that are directly affecting TK FALL MOVIES Schools. They want to edu­ & 10 AM I Saturday & Sunday 9 van I RAMONA & BEEZUS (G) cate and inspire the commu­ O@THE FAMILY (R) nity to come together and be SAT-SUN 12:10, 2:30. 4:40, 7:10. 9:30 a voice in Lansing. MON-TH 4:40. 7:10. 9:30 O® INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2 (PG-13) Public school budgets SAT-SUN 11:20, 2; •II , 4:30, 7:20, 9:50 have been cut repeatedly by MON-TH 4:30. 7:20, 9:50 I o RIDDICK (R) the state for the past few SAT-SUN 11: III. , 1:40, 4:20. 7: •II ,9:40 years. Next year, Lansing is MON-TH 4:20. 7: •II ,9:40 PLANES (PG) expected to cut even. more SAT-SUN 11:10, 1:50, 4:10 MON-TH 4:10 funding to classrooms and WE’RE THE MILLERS (R) shift money that is actually DAILY 6:50, 9:20 by Julie Makarewicz a* final official action the coun­ cil approved the appointment of Trustee Gary Scholl as the village representative to the Caledonia Community Cable Corporation. During the final council period, comment after Gilbert had announced Hahn's nephew had received a promotion, she told the audience Major Ian Fleischmann, USA, a West Point graduate, just received his promotion and was assigned to a school in Leavenworth, Kansas. She Consumers Energy of $1,280 plus an annual savings of $1,542 in energy costs; also available is a$400 savings in installations costs. The total estimated cost for the project is $6,219. Erskine moved to approve the installation of the lights. Trustee Karen Hahn supported the motion and it was approved unani­ mously. The council approved unanimously the proclama­ tion of Sept. 20 as Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day. Gilbert asked Erskine, a veteran, to read the proclamation. In its Federal Emergency Management Agency has reimbursed the village $9,00Q for damage received during the spring flooding. 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Excludes prescription sales or copays^ Pharmacy Care 4652 North M-37 Highway, Middleville 269-795-7936 YANKEE CANDLE* I I I I I I For All Your Pharmacy Needs www.middlevillepharmacy.com 1 i—i o Good Ndgmdod Pharmacy well be ... . and well informed 06821454 �Page I 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 14, 2013 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY alaska baptist (church (Dutton ‘UnitetT "ReformedC Church Middleville Wesleyan Church • K. Our mission it to worship God and equip M.immuted All walks, One faith Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm 698-6850 loltowers o! Jesus Chnsl who will reach our community with the Gospel Thy Word Sunday Services. 9:30 AM - Worship 11:00 AM - Sunday School 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study 6:00 PM - Student Ministries wwyv.alaskabaDtist.org Is ’ Truth Dr. Brian F. Harrison, Pastor Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm vwvwduttonurc.org WFUR 102.9 FM I Service Times: lit Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth................. Pioneer Club...... Bible Study......... ......... 10:00 a.m. ......... 11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. 'fi Sunday Senices: -| Make [Sunday Traditional 8:30 a.m. Contemporary 11 a.m. Sunday School Bible the best jj Class 9:45 am. day ofyour week Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann 7240 68" Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 I •i 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville. MI 49333 • 945-1555 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life I Nureery available during service @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org I X' Frank P. Snyder. Seme* Factor brighTside first" Leanne Bailey. llrwlapmrnt and chore An EvangeikaTfovenant / ant Community. I'uhlc RdMxw (269)795-9726 Sunday School................ -.................. Sunday Morning Worship Service • •••••••••••••••a 11:00 a.m. 640 Arlington Court • Middleville Next to Tires 2000 Sunday Evening Service..—.................. ~.................. ....6:00 p.m. Wednesday Student Minis tries............ • •••• ...6:45 p.m. •••• • ...6:45 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.... • • Wednesday Word of Life Club* 269.743.4104 ...6:45 p.m. x PLACE lor XOU www.fbcmiddlcville.net F I Presbyterian " A Church foall Ages middleviUcyouthgroup.com MomingStarChurchOnline.org Sunday Worship (Blb JfMetljobisft Cljurclj Traditional: 9 AM Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) f R|l* Elementary Youth meets 2nd Thurs. @ 6 p.m. Middle School lit Youth meets Wednesdays •& 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays @ 6 p.m. 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) Worship........... . 9:30 a.m. Sunday School . 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class 11:00 a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Pastor Terry Kenitz Church: (269) 795-2391 * Rev. Jodie R. Flessner, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 616-891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm •di*148 i i t Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 .His Oiuiv/i ■in io iiiul rhieiujh u.' www.FirstChurchHastings.org ex 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday...................... Sunday......................... Sunday (Spanish Mass) 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse Contemporary: 11 AM K. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH J Qtye Senior Pastor Phon.: (269) 948-2261 Saturday Evening Mass......................5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Considering becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information. 11:15 a m. Sunday School for All Ages •It Z Services: 10:00 a.m. 9:45 xm. •• 405 N. M-37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269 945 5463 10:00 a.m. Worship, Z M V, North of Middleville HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.org Morning7<Star David Ordway. Youth Pwor lotom Church Real. Relevant. Relational. Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 81 75 Broadmoor - Caledonia KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Wednesdays 6:30-8 pm The Intersect (9-12th) Fridays 9-11 pm Alan Moody. Youth Pwn.r ■8yilwl MIDDLEVILLE SUMMER SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9:30am/11am 20 State Siteet Middleville. Ml / www.tvcvve.com PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH I fa to b 1 . M i felito 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. if 1 1 I M hr n< GOD'S WORD NOURISHES Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor “Helping Others Through God’s Loving Grace” I Peace C M U 1C H RiLle ^Church Lakeside os hip warms tneheart 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 Community Church •« A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto •s Sunday Worship ........................... .9:30 a.m. Sunday School............... .. ............................. Pastor David Bosscher 10:45 a.m. THE STORY Confessions of Truth Come Worstlip with us 708 W. Main Street < MP ------------- Schedule of Services:--------------- Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-9623 Talk to Me Saturday: 6:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am, 10:30 am. 12:00 pm message series beginning Sept. 7&828 & 29 cornerstone •i /hurcF) fcomerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue - > Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service Interim Pastor, Charles Steiner www.whitneyvillebible.org 6:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. IfCA > HI ' *10 III J A >11 (j in I i Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm w Vr I 4 /J Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org - 616-868-0621 middlevillecrc.org Middleville United Methodist Church Yankee Springs Bible Church Jjjjh Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. 111 Church St. Office: (269) 795-9266 Saints Andrew & Matthias E3 A 1 Lighthouse’* on the corner... 1-4 proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. Morning Worship............................................... • fnrfpwndbn/ r 241 5 1 McCann Rd. (1 10:00 a.m. — Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade mile off M-37 in Irving) SL^DAY SERVICE TIMES 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer* 10:00 A.M. Holy Communion — Attended Nursery Sunday School................................................................... 11:00 a.m. - Beg.-Adult - Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 www.umcmiddleville.org Ipl 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52'"1 and 48th St. Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Pastor Tony Shumaker I Wi Fellowship Church .. 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children's ministry during worship 6:00 p.m. Whitneyville 'c/cHce “A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" . Midweek Prayer ». A full Gospel Bible Church where °Everybody is Somebody" I • 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday AWANA wwiuPeQceChurch.ee / 616 8918119 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED ▼ 9:30 a.m. Jr. & Sr. Youth Group SUNDAYS AT 8:30 & ILOOAfTl Church Office: (616) 868-6402 www.lakesidecommunity.org Celebrating 50 Years in 2012 •• Sunday School for all ages CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship — Hili http://netministries org/see/churches.exe/chl 7897 Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer 7:00 p.m. t and Bible Study..................... Pastor Merritt Johnson 06800318 is is, I l’ •r ■J 4 •» 1 �The Sun and News, Saturday, September 14, 2013/ Page 5 F *I . Thornapple Township hires full-time zoning administrator, enforcement officer by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Planning Zoning and Catherine Administrator Getty has served both the Village of Middleville and Thomapple Township in a shared zoning administrator position since April 2012. But Monday night, she accepted a full-time position with the township where she will continue as zoning and administrator also assume the duties of zoning enforcement officer. The township's zoning enforce­ ment officer retired and has not been replaced. Getty said the township has seen increased activity in zoning. Village Manager Rebecca Fleury told the village coun­ cil members of the change at toe *A < ■ * il’L A l WCto I irea students make CMU dean’s list 'In wirv®, Several area students were named to the dean's list at Central Michigan University for the fall 2012 semester. To qualify, students must earn a minimum 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Local students on the list included: Alto — Zachary Jacobson, Tara Kendall, Kaycee Lee, Kevin Bridgette Smith, Wilder. Kelsey Caledonia — Friberg, Olivia Hall, Hayley Harmon, Ashley Horgan, Katelyn Jonkoff, Nathan Moon, Ashley Kimes, PeriAnne Murphy, Michelle Nemmers, Samantha Ober, Daniel Oster, Taylor Puricelli, Bethany Richter, IF II lwiiii I >.'0' JJr > OST h i But some village council members said the job should be posted and applications accepted. “He is really not on staff now because we don't pay him," said council member Joyce Lutz. “I would think it would be better to post the job and see what’s out there. Not to put him out of the running, but we don’t know who else might be interest­ ed.’’ member Council Ed Schellinger said he thinks it would be a natural transition if Tighe is willing to accept a part-time position with the village, Fleury said it is not uncommon to look among current staff to fill vacancies first. She said if no one meets the required qualifications or is interested in the position, then it’s typical to post the opening for other candidates. their meeting Tuesday. She suggested an easy transition will be to offer the part-time zoning job to current intern Patrick Tighe. He has a bach­ elor’s degree in planning from Northern Michigan University and has worked this summer as an intern for the Downtown Development Authority. He has also assist­ ed the zoning department with a database of maps and site plans. Fleury said Tighe is currently working toward his master’s degree in account­ ing at Davenport University. Fleury said she has talked to him about the possibility of continuing to work for the 'village part-time'as a plan­ ning and zoning officer to replace Getty. BibleW tint ; I I -V ▼▼▼ If you would like 9 I Matthew Russo, Alison Schubert, Jacqueline Snow, Jessica Thelen, Daniel Veneklase. Freeport — Jarod Kent, Shannon Salgat. Hastings — Sara Archambeau, Harry Barton, Cody Davis, Rebecca Davis, Kacy Jennifer Hooten, Jenkins, Rebecca Senard, Danielle Sherman, Alyssa Thornton. Middleville — Mark Beilfuss, Dominic Bierenga, Ryan Brew, Molly Dahlgren, Katie Lark, Jessica Pitsch, Jillian Schnicke, Cassandra Smith. Plainwell — Sean Griffin, Katharine Porter, Jordan Rife. The meeting of Sept. 9 opened with a song. Patricia read a letter from Angela, TOPS coordinator reminding everyone of a workshop in October by Judy with information for new members. A letter from Barb Caty reminded everyone of the challenge to walk 1 mil­ lion miles before July. Area captain Tammy is planning to visit each chapter in September. Anyone planning to attend the workshop in Rockford should let Patricia know. The minutes of the Aug. 26 meeting were approved as read. The August treasurer's However, the group has nar­ Oct. 19. Past community dinners rowed its offerings to roast hosted by the church have beef, pork or swiss steak din­ provided an array of home- ners. The meals include real cooked entrees, such as spaghetti and chicken, as • mashed potatoes, homemade rolls, vegetables, salad bar well as pancake suppers. and homemade desserts, such as cakes and pumpkin, apple, lemon, rhubarb and to compete in the buttermilk, pies. Portions of the proceeds V will go to the Flat River Outreach program, emer­ gency services funds and the general church and building f fund. The public is invited to a roast beef and pork dinner Sept. 21 and a swiss steak dinner Oct. 19. The church’s new plan­ ning room will be open. Bowne Center Methodist Church is on the comer of Alden Nash (M-50) and 84th Street near Alto. J I ■FT '' I P, 3 • Stacy Burghdoff Kruger • — * tiNNrR/ErNrFiT report was accepted as pre­ sented. Betty reported the most miles walked for the month of July. Jan, Jane, Patricia, Dorothy, Helen and Sharon all lost over the holiday weekend. Best loser for the week is Patricia with Phyllis the runner-up. Frances won the food chart drawing with Donna, Patricia, Jan and Helen also participating. Donna lost the ha-ha box, and Jane and Alice P. won the 50/50 draw­ ing. shared Patricia some Burma Shave slogans many of the members recognized. The meeting closed with the TOPS and KOPS pledges. The next meeting will be Sept. 16. Visitors are welcome to attend the meetings each Monday at 500 Lincoln Meadows, beginning at 5 for weigh-in, with the meeting starting at 5:30 and ending at 6 p.m. For more information, call Patricia, 616-868-0463, or Betty, 616-765-3483. a I Saturday, September 14th starting at...3 p.m. Harold Classic Park, Woodland J 50/50 Drawing • Other Raffles and Silent Auction CO § i Caledonia American Legion #305 1 r Friday, Sept. 20, 2013 All-You-Can-Eat FAMOUS LEGION • * FISH FRYWith all the trimmings z Children 10 & Under $gOO co* I I I / Served 5pm - 7pm °Pen to Public HALL FOR RENT Call 891-1882 J First Rehab AND SPORT PHYSIC A L / Public tasting will be from 4:00 - 7:00 pm • - • ''___________ _____ _ __________ Under New Management r H E R A P A’ Compassionate Care for Our Community • Pre and Post Surgical Rehab • Sports Rehab • Auto and Work Related Injuries • • • • Back and Neck Pain Pediatrics Orthopedics Geriatrics Lindsay Vertalka. MSPT Physical Therapist & Owner See a Licensed Physical Therapist Every Visit > Courtney Appel at 269-795-9767 Io register! | 0 % Chili ir At Prizes will be awarded for the best “Traditional and “Non-Traditional” Chili. A Yntemas to celebrate golden wedding anniversary October 1 2th ' P To be held on ill ▲▲▲ ■ - o Please call c ■ ^’Cook-OH (W'ANTED, Ur . i J | CHILI /COOKS iiJ 5? mF 11*! •’I As a village manger, Fleury does have the right to hire t and terminate employees. ■ , Lutz said she just doesn’t z know enough about Tighe to make certain he's qualified • ' jr • and right for the job. I “What are we afraid of? Why not post it and see who •It else may be interested. It seems like you're afraid to see who else is out there. I don’t know anything about Bob and Lois (Karp) Yntema of Middleville, Ml will be Patrick.” celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on October Village president Charlie 11, 2013. An open house will be given by their children Pullen said Tighe has been on September 28, 1 to 4 p.m., at Hastings Baptist working in the village all Church, 309 Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, Ml. Their chil ­ summer. dren are Rick (Bonnie) and Randy Yntema. They have “It’s your fault if you four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, Tara don’t know him yet," Pullen (David) Natalie Kooienga, Jonathon, Kyle and Kristen told Lutz. Yntema. No gifts, please. Fleury said Tighe is con­ sidering the job and will let 6821804 her know soon if he's inter­ ested. If not, Fleury said she will post the position opening. ▼▼▼ ■ MIDDLEVILLE LIONS CLUB... 325$ 4 Middleville TOPS 546 noum The Bowne Center United Methodist Church in Alto will again have a dinner date with the public. The church will continue its tradition of providing dinner to the com­ munity Sept. 21 and again A - 8 Bowne church continues serving dinner to the community iu • A al* > V- s BINGO Post 305 269-795-4230 Thursday • 6:30 p.m. info@1 strehabpt.com • www.1strehabot.com Caledonia American Legion 3 i 4525 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B Middleville, Ml 49333 9868 Cherry Valley each week thru 5/24/14________ 8 I �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 14. 2013 * 4XA Ralph D. Noffke MIDDLEVILLE, MI Ralph D. Noffke walked into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 8, 2013 surround­ ed by his family. Ralph was bom May 13, 1932 the son of Floyd and Evelyn Noffke. Ralph enjoyed many things includ­ ing, family gatherings, (wed­ dings, grandkids, birthdays). Ralph retired from Bradford White after 35 years. Ralph loved farming his land and driving tractors. After retirement Ralph enjoyed 20 years of farming for the Brink family. Ralph and Theressa spent the last 20 winters in Texas making new friends and enjoying the warm weather. Ralph is preceded in death by his late wife, Betty (Schultz) Noffke; his par•• ents; brother, Ken Noffke; brother-in-law. Bob Schultz; and granddaughter, Ann Marie Blain. Ralph is survived by his wife, Theressa Noffke; chil­ » dren, Don (Diane) Blain, Ron (Ruth) Blain, Chris (Larry) Lewis, Bob (Connie) Dfifl!/ ♦ USED BOOKS 50’EACH n M i ♦ ♦ ♦ Middleville neighbors Jim Robertson, Lynn Otto, Jeri Lauer, and Bernard and Matt wieringa take part in the sixth annual Mighty Mackinac Antique Tractor Bridge Crossing Sept. 6. Along with 985 antique tractors and operators from Wisconsin, Ohio, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, California and Canada, they transported their tractors up north to take part in this big event. September is Preparedness Month in Michigan The Michigan State Police, Emergency / KIDS BOOKS Management and Homeland Security Division is joining i agencies and organizations Sale End* 9/21/13 nationwide throughout September to encourage households, businesses and W? inviteyou to come find communities to develop ■> 121 E. MAIN ST. emergency preparedness /MIDDLEVILLE • 269-795-4090 |* plans before a disaster ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦ I strikes. To support this effort, ] Gov. Rick Snyder has declared September as Preparedness Month in Michigan. This spring, our state experienced widespread flooding impacting 16 coun­ ties,” said Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue, director of the Michigan State Police and Pancakes, state director of Emergency *** Eggs, Sausage, Pure Maple Syrup, (fit Management and Homeland Security. “An emergency Coffee and Milk can happen at any time, to SAL£ FABULOUS FINDS tidin' Mtir "—■ fnJou! ------- - -------------------- Alto Fire Department PANCAKE BREAKFAST S at u rd ay, Sept. 21s’ • 7-10 AM Fire Station 6260 Bancroft Ave., Alto Donations at the Door 1 at theAlto i C) Oil e r A urged drivers to watch out for school •It children. n 0 0 \ Greater Grand Rapids Leader in Vacation Travel i^X 616-942-0300 • 616-957-5055 m o 8 S o c © he* r=* J A Erskine noted the appear­ ance of clothing donation Jit. boxes and the need for upkeep by some village homeowners. Gilbert said upkeep requirements have been in place in the village since 2006; he asked Ayers to explore inspections with Imperial Municipal Services. Grinage complimented the Caledonia Elevator Company on the recent installation of new concrete on its property between Lake and Kinsey Streets. Gilbert said he was planning to do some preventive mainte­ nance along the fence in the public parking lot in back of the north side of Main Street; he will plant 180 tulip bulbs. The next regularly sched­ uled meeting of the council will be Monday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. in the village hall, 250 Maple St. coalition member, joining more than 27,000 organiza­ tions nationwide to spread the important message of emergency preparedness. President Barack Obama declared the 16 Michigan counties as a major disaster in June, after severe flooding impacted parts of Michigan’s a nd Upper and Lower Peninsulas. The affected counties are Allegan, Barry, Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Ionia, Kent, Keweenaw, Marquette, Midland, Muskegon, Newaygo, Ontonagon, Osceola, Ottawa and Saginaw. Donate A Boat or Car Today! Boa^Angel * 2-Night Free Vacation! n 1I00CARANHL 2 Breton Travel • during and after an emer­ gency. Make a plan for what to do in an emergency. .2J Build an emergency sup­ ply kit. Get involved. For more information on Michigan preparedness ini­ tiatives and simple tips to prepare, visit the prepared­ ness website, www.michigan.gov/beprepared. This year marks the 10th annual National Preparedness Month, pro­ moting the need to prepare nationwide. The MSP/EMHSD is a registered BUSINESS, continued from page 3 TIPPLE VACATIONS G anyone, and this is the reason we are encouraging all resi­ dents to dedicate time this month to develop an emer­ gency plan and create a sup­ ply kit with essential items.” National Preparedness Month focuses on the need for all households to be selfreliant for at least three days, including having■1 a dedicated supply of food, water and medications. During a disas­ ter, critical services may be impacted — such as electric­ ity, water service, access to grocery stores — and response times for police, fire and rescue personnel sig­ nificantly delayed. Being prepared starts with four important steps: Be informed about emer­ gencies that could happen, and identify sources of infor­ mation in the community that will be helpful before, Ct fe to to® to C Middle ville neighbors take tractors across Mackinac Bridge ■ nr?' ♦ ' gr " ♦r 7* * Blain, Roger (Nancy) Blain. Patty (Ted) Mager. Joyce (Tim) Looy, and Ralph (Stacy) Noffke, and Scott 9 Noffke. Brother Bob (Betty ) Noffke; and sister-in-law, MaryAnn Schultz; and sev­ eral more brothers and sisters-in-law. Ralph is also sur­ vived by 44 grandchildren and 82 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Leighton Church, 4180 2nd Street, Caledonia, on Thursday, September 12. 2013, with Pastor David L. McBride, officiating, urial took place in Mt. Hope Cemetery', Middleville. 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Strength, Quality, Performance and’intendedI use It may vary in colour. shape, size, cost ai)d appearance. in % II. �-T The Sun and News, Saturday, September 14, 2013/ Page 7 - Financial Focus V Provided by Andrew McFadden of Edward Jones -v^!£ ■ Are you an efficient investor? • - F ' I i. vLi i Ai Carveth Village residents release balloons in remembrance ■"S1 As part of their celebration of Assisted Living Week and Patriots Day, Sept. 11, residents and staff of Carveth Village in Middleville release balloons. Attached to the balloons are inspirational messages of goodwill in remembrance of the people who died in the Sept. 11 2001, terrorist acts. The cards also have on them Carveth’s address . ■ >■ -> • a a and email address so if someone finds a balloon, they can write or call the residents. J* I B I /A i.f r *» v. -S • aUr*,, a ’• • '*.* R Cl Hi®, L ZI*ap 4a •4 ''W- ir» ^3 >v > L <-■2 •*» io • rrc -A. & 3 Saia »• V f ’’7" Vr fl tai jr i - r:” • ■**> & •x- ; I '4 • J*' •2ta * Mais Will *mt ^asEtaj ajKh J - <3 Brass. r- * 9K 31 nt i Bntnvai ? fclf ■ w 1HW5E I9ttE<h »« he sift Stafta! • * ■i tail Im 111 U Mas W i Ik fem ff90sirata«!» «tn W Gaines Church hosting free mnel \| IW V family fun night Sept. 18 Hiwi« I ; l\ r Wednesday, Sept. 18. The church is located at the corner of 92nd Street and Gaines Church will host a free community family night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. - --- _**- ’T O> r— OJ *4r "^Zk***: § I I1 Kalamazoo Avenue, SE. The evening will include inflatable games, carnival games and concessions, including elephant ears. All events are free. For more information, call 616-698-8242. Generally speaking, if you're efficient at a particu­ lar task, you'll get good results without wasting effort. 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The sculpture is composed of materials used by fire­ fighters, who not only fight fires but are often the first to respond to other emergen­ cies. The figure is mounted on a cart donated by a local busi­ ness; electrified antique emergency lights are mount­ ed on two comers of the cart, along with the spotlight used to illuminate emergency scenes. Bennett said the title, Time of Crisis,” reflects the reality of being a first responder; the first face a person in a crisis situation often sees is a firefighter. bi •I*. ^5 * * HAIR CUT PERM ■ K7 .J I I F r * < <3 t K’i ■! k 0.. V ■'W Ms $ Three generations of firefighters are honored in this plaque on the sculpture, “Time of Crisis,” created by Brian Bennett, who has served both Middleville and Caledonia as a firefighter. Brian Bennett is pictured along with his two sons who also serve on the Caledonia Fire Department and his father, who served on Thornapple Township Fire Department. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) n Brian Bennett of Caledonia created “Time of Crisis out of equipment and gear used by firefighters, such as air packs for the arms, fire-extinguisher legs, fire hose for a belt, even part of a ladder and aluminum from a firetruck. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) “I am part of three genera­ tions of firefighters,” said the Middleville native. “My shear Freshen Hi-Lites pleasure HAIR DESIGNERS .r BS Up Your father [Gary] was a firefight­ er, I am a firefighter, and my sons, Tony and Brad, are firefighters. It is a culture of service.” The figure is a tribute dedicated to those who serve and have served their communi- ties, he said. In creating the piece Bennett blended his current work as a professional fire­ fighter and his previous occupation as a tool-and-diemaker. “I did the hardest part first,” he said; “the helmet is made of stainless steel.” For the body of the figure, he used a frame covered with a set of old turnout gear. Aged air packs supplied arms. Legs were composed of fire extinguishers. The 7 FOILS'25 COLOR I f NAILS I 1 HAIR CARR FOR THE W HOLE FAMILY a p 122 E. Main St., ts are a worn-out pair. The belt is composed of a length of hose. The diamond-paned aluminum used on firetrucks is also part of the sculpture. “I wanted people to see all the pieces of equipment we use,” he observed. Firefighting equipment has a federally certified age limit of 10 to 12 years. All the firefighting equipment he used in the piece had been decertified because of age or condition. Some of the mate­ rials he bought at junkyards, and some were donated. Bennett said he needed a place to work on the project, and friends Gib Townsend and his son. Gene, offered the use of their wellequipped pole barn in Freeport. The Townsends had virtually all the equip­ ment Bennett needed, including some antique, hand-cranked metal-working tools. As the work progressed, Bennett said he realized that working on the project in evenings was not going to enable him to finish it in time, so he started using his vacation time one day a week. At press time, the piece was being disassembled for »!• transport to The BOB where it will be reassembled this weekend. I - •; iW*' I* islets^1 ,sd- I kiuriCi I WtW) / 269- 4^' I Middleville, Ml 49333 795-7719 N 1 j Wiita * htisR i * .< ALL ABOARD! Roast Beef & Roast Pork Dinner Satuday, September 21st • 5-7pm Bowne Center United Methodist Church Corner of 84th & M-50 06821800 I MICHIGAN I ■t A close-up view of the sculpture shows the many different pieces of fire equipment used. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) H uj'ty II ic'7 ii Welcoming 3’s, 4’s, and young 5’s aboard Noah’s a i preschool Looking for an educationally sound, caring, Christian preschool? 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S Insurance underwritten by Auto Club Insurance Association family of companies. 068001g J •I •> i �The Sun and News, Saturday, September 14, 2013/ Page 9 * - Caledonia teacher creates ArtPrize work inspired by son A by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Noah Roodvoets chases a ball across the yard, inspects his plastic car in the drive­ way, and plays tag with his younger brother Liam, in the yard. In many ways, he's like most other 3 1/2-year-old boys marveling at the world around them. But in other ways, Noah is and it's those different differences that inspired his mother Katie Roodvoets of Leighton Township to create her ArtPrize stained-glass kaleidoscope called “Beauty in Beholding Disorder: Williams Syndrome.” “It’s supposed to represent that there's beauty even in chaos,” said Roodvoets, who teaches English as a second language. Based on Scripture Images from the kaleidoscope of Roodvoets’ ArtPrize * from Psalm 139, the stained Beholding Williams Syndrome. ” glass reveals that all God's children are beautiful and itk * “wonderfully made” in their •51 own way. S' • ^£13 * Noah was diagnosed at an • v * 1 early age with Williams «s Syndrome, a rare genetic few 5* r ’ hu condition that occurs ran­ i ’a’*iU t fir r domly and affects approxi­ * i mately one in 10,000 births 1 ’He worldwide. Noah’s condition was first diagnosed when doctors discovered Noah had * a heart murmur — just one of the physical abnormalities that can occur with the syn­ is: • — drome. He also is small for III wbjoiii his age, is highly social and has an affinity for music. He may experience some developmental delays, car- K I w.j1 diovascular diseases, learn­ Mi'll la ing disabilities and emotion­ .Liras: al vulnerability, said his • • • I mom. tc Some people think he's ■ tetmi wit ‘damaged goods.’ We teel 1 I 1. T5 1 ® like he’s been made special Katie Roodvoets with her son Noah and part of her for a reason,” said Katie. ArtPrize exhibit The stained-glass piece depicts the many parts of ing matching pair, signifying cardiovascular disease. The Noah’s life and when put in the missing chromosome No. eye shows the characteristic the kaleidoscope show the 7 that causes Williams “starburst” effect seen in many Williams Syndrome beautiful patterns created. Syndrome. Carefully planned, each part Noah’s tiny feet and a children. And the words “I of the stained glass has a spe­ heart signify not only the am wonderfully made” sur­ cial meaning. A DNA double love the family has for their round Noah's footprints. “Our son’s endearing helix represents the genetics son, but also one of the physof Williams Syndrome. The jca] characteristics of uniqueness is represented by V• chromosomes show a miss- Williams Syndrome and the the colorful design on the JV • r* -A tr jJb *• 1• I X v r r <1 J The stained-glass tribute to Noah Roodvoets and all children with Williams Syndrome is the colorful work inside the kaleidoscope. entry “Beauty in Disorder: rotating glass,” says Katie in a written pamphlet she’s pre­ pared to go along with the artwork. “While the scientific and medical realms have diag­ nosed our son as having a disorder, there is beauty and order in his life and he is wonderfully made. Williams Syndrome, when looked at through a particular lens, becomes a beautiful, lasting picture in your mind of something someone extraor­ dinary specially and designed. Be "SENSIBLE" about your water! 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This may not represent a complete list of area artists, since some information about artists was not available. For more information, visit www.artprize.org. Area ArtPrize artists Hastings — Mercedes Keller, Jon Schmidt, Marlaina Taylor. Alto Jean Allemeier Boot, Joshua Adam Risner, Susan Hillary Hardy, John Becker. Caledonia — Brian Bennett, Jane Blacquiere, Archie John Warner, H.J. Slider, Kathy Mohl. Emir Alibaic, Stephanie Wiles. Delton — Jerry Ward. Freeport — Lane Cooper. Lake Odessa — Anthony Jackson. Bonnie Middleville Felch, InSoon Slayton, Robert Burghdoff. Nashville — Zachary Branham, Dennis Priddy. Woodland — Polly Brown Wayland — Katie Roodvoets, Tim Pospisil, Patrick Chandler, Julie McLellan, Russell Cooper, Colin Mead. » r SUI < worn to •an* W -- * ft SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL SERVICING ALL MAKES AND MODELS I T—1 Grand Rapids offers venues for local artists ft® has helped prepare the kalei­ doscope mechanics. “He's getting really excit­ ed about it now,” said Katie. This is Katie's first ArtPrize entry. “1 love going to ArtPrize and seeing all the entries. I just never had the guts to do it myself before,” she said. Her piece will be located at Grapids at 1170 Plainfield Ave., NE, on the corner of Avenue Plainfield and Leonard Street. For more information about Williams Syndrome, visit website www.williamssyndrome.org. Katie said she likes the idea of creating artwork that would represent not only her son, but also be an inspira­ tion for others with Williams Syndrome. She hopes it helps people better under­ stand the syndrome. “I just want people to go and view it and maybe know a little more about Williams Syndrome,” she said. “1 wanted to do something for Noah, too. It's kind of a ded­ ication to him, and even though he doesn't under­ stand it all right now, one day he will.” Her husband, Jonathan, Rid your water of sulfur and iron odors with an Iron Curtain System. Eliminate: • Sulfur odors • Iron staining Stop in for your free water test! 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In the parade, the stage- coach was followed closely by some members of the Barry Good Critters and Crafts 4-H club, holding signs thanking John and Marge Loftus for their con­ tinued support of Barry County 4-H. Firetrucks, ambulances, old cars, tractors and go- z z z / r. karts driven by Shriners pro­ vided excitement at the parade. Horse riders stopped along the route, allowing children to pet the horses. Children lining the streets gathered candy and goodies provided by parade partici­ pants. I * Z3 r ♦ M 17 mi • 4 n ’ * - I z -7* w» ML' '^3^X4 J 4 7 I z. 1 x,——« - >"7: x* . & r. » w. - —— 1 --w— ^r. >u X r . X X __ * 3 Z x pr ./ y ✓ - * y X x X s X x x X X / x s • X X X X X s ^x ✓ X s r' -^<-x ✓ X J9 X The Thornapple Kellogg High School Marching Band is a highlight of the parade. 1 >nZ * — M 1 I FRIDAYS I! aa < augutt jvw t -1 -^7* D “ — ■ ■ ■— ■■■ ——-— — ■j — — — — — —. m ■» ■! Ji — ■■■ ■--—• c 'lr X* XV -< ---- _ _ -1- —, E-------2.. 21—- I I £ u s®. 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Quilts of all kinds are on display at the Middleville United Methodist Church. < . •1 i I �The Sun and News, Saturday, September 14, 2013/ Page 11 • - T L-:- " 1 I! ■ -4 ■ ■ _ w ~ -V • v t -^.1 — J — i J 1 J r •t 1 Bw* • * J —— - < Members of the Barry Good Critters and Crafts 4-H Club carry signs thanking John and Marge Loftus for their continued support of the Barry County 4-H program. , ■ < •—> ■ I '* 11 ’ * *■■>>' V Makayla LeRoux of Middleville tugs on the bungee harness as she tries stretching to make a basket. =^=□01 ■ —u -____—— —■ ■ — MB Ailana Leos picks out some hair accessories with her mom Julia Leos at the arts and crafts area. •» . ^*4? I * Hety. f k —___ % * • * * 4 a <■,£. ‘r -1 At right: Bob Velting of Caledonia shines up his 1968 Hemme Roadrunner before the car show in Middleville Saturday. I » -____ -* sr I "V I k r £ & Li •'•T *•% * •*- * * w- - fc < I IM ■ > I i 1 10' I- * - John Loftus is seated proudly in the Stagecoach. 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EmploymentGroup 7 Measurably better employees. facel k.com/employmentgroup �— Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 14, 2013 I Council member wants Middleville to pay individual drain assessments by Julie Makarewicz * Staff Writer Middleville village offi­ cials instructed their attorney to investigate the legal issues and possibilities if the village paid residents' drainage assessments for the Towne Center drain project. The drain project was turned over to the Barry County Drain Commission largely because the county drain commission is the only entity able to assess the Michigan Department of Transportation. Since the drainage project is located on both sides of M-37, the state has been assessed a larger portion of the project. But residents living in the area near the pond on the west side of M-37, as well as property owners to the east, have been assessed a cost for their share of the project. Concerns have been raised that the shared costs are t high, and village council member Joyce Lutz said she thinks the village should pay all the shares. She asked the village council Tuesday to authorize the village attorney to inves­ tigate whether legally the vil­ lage can pay off those assess­ ments. “My view is that these property owners are not being treated equally with all other property owners in the village, for whom the village pays 100 percent of the cost of providing and maintaining storm drain facilities. I would like to receive a legal opinion from the village attorney explaining in detail what law or court ruling pre­ vents this council from pay­ ing those assessments,” said Lutz. She also said village manager Rebecca Fleury stated in a recent manager report that the general fund cannot pay the cost of this project assessed to about 40 proper­ ty owners. “My review of the general law village act suggests to me this council can pay the­ ses costs as a general public benefit, just as the general Scot soccer wins first two OK White games by one goal The Caledonia varsity boys’ soccer team kept its undefeated run to start the season going by scoring a pair of OK. White Conference victories at home this week. It took some work to improve to 6-0-2 Thursday, as the Scots needed to rally from a l-0 half-time deficit to defeat Forest Hills Central 2-1. Zach Gauthier and Drew Muller scored for the Fighting Scots in the final 15 S' O? M'Z) Z) o f • F * IT' I FOUNDED /AM * minutes. Mohamed Haji scored the lone goal for the Rangers. Joe Fifer made five saves in net for Caledonia. The Scots scored a 1-0 win over Jenison Tuesday in their conference opener. Caledonia faces a tough non-conference test at East Kentwood Monday, then returns to league play with a trip to Lowell Tuesday and a visit from East Grand Rapids Thursday. fund does for all other drain facilities in the village,” said Lutz. Lutz said she just has a hard time understanding why residents should have to pay the assessments. “We all would be getting a beautiful piece of property that the village can enjoy. It would be a benefit to the whole village,” she said. Village Attorney Mark Nettleton said while he has not thoroughly researched the request, his initial reac­ tion is that the village cannot legally pay for services with­ out getting a direct public benefit. “I can’t see what the vil­ lage is getting in exchange,” he said. He said the drain commis­ sion has determined the properties that will receive some type of direct benefit from the project and where properties contribute to the existing drain. Those proper­ ties, he said, have been a share of the project cost based on their level of deter­ mined benefit. x Council member Ed Schellinger said he is assessed a portion of the project and he believes it is a legal assessment from the county. “Of course I don’t want to have to pay it, but it is a legal assessment. Please don’t complain when the attorney submits a bill for his time investigating this if that’s what you want,” he said. Council member Mike Lytle said the village has had plenty of other special assessments for projects in the past. “Are we going to start get­ ting into the practice of pay­ ing for every special assess- VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECTS THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Council of the Village of Middleville (the “Village”) has adopted Village Ordinance No. 2071 (the “Ordinance”). The principal provisions of the Ordinance are summarized as follows: Section 1 of Ordinance No. 2071 adds a new section, Section 38-37 entitled, “Use of Consumer Fireworks,” to Article II of Chapter 38 of the Village’s Code of Ordinances (the “Code”). Section 38-37 includes eight defined terms including, but not limited to, “Consumer Fireworks,” “Fireworks,” and “National Holiday.” Pursuant to Section 38-37(b) of the Code, as amended by the Ordinance, no person is permitted to ignite, discharge, or use consumer fireworks within the Village between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on any day of the year including, but not limited to, the day before, day of and day after one of the ten national holidays defined in the Ordinance. — ;Section 38-37(c) of the Code, as amended by the Ordinance, provides that violations of Section 38-37(b) of the Code is a municipal civil infraction with a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $200 for a first offense and a fine of not less than $250 and not more than $500 for a subsequent offense. Subsection (d) of Section 38-37, as amended by the Ordinance, further pro­ vides that any violation of Section 38-37 of the Code is a nuisance per se. Section 2 of the Ordinance provides for the severability of the Ordinance in the event a portion of the Ordinance is determined to be unenforceable. Section 3 of the Ordinance provides for the publication and effective date of the Ordinance. Village Ordinance No. 2071 will 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. A copy of the foregoing Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2071, may be examined or purchased at the Village offices, 100 East Main Street, within the Village, during Village office hours. Dated: September 10, 2013 VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE 06821952 u My view is that these property owners are not being treated equally with all other property owners in the village, for whom the village pays 100 percent of the cost of providing and maintaining storm drain facilities.” Village council member Joyce Lutz ment?” he asked. “I don’t want to pay for all kinds of special assessments. If I do for one, I'm going to have to do for all.” Nettleton was instructed to at least investigate the legalities of the village pay­ ing for the assessments and report back to the council. Jn another matter, Lutz said she wants the sign frame at the 307 Arlington property removed as soon as possible. She said the sign is clearly in the state highway right of way and not on private prop­ erty. Fleury said earlier that if the sign is on the property, she didn’t want to remove it until the environmental assessment is complete and possibly create problems with the site clean up. Lutz said she believes the sign is outside the private property and can be taken down without interfering with the assessment and cleanup and that she would like the “eyesore” to be taken down as soon as possible. Fleury said the department of public works employees can remove the sign as long as it is not in the right of way and not in the scope of the contamination assessments. In other matters Tuesday: • Council members approved an ordinance amendment more clearly detailing attendance policies for village council members. The policy allows council members to be excused from regular meetings with good cause by notifying the vil­ lage president-or village manager prior to the meetings. If a council member misses more than three con­ secutive regular meetings without excuse, his or her pay may be docked. Council member Phil Van Noord cast the only dissent­ ing vote for the policy. He said he thinks it is too lenient and that council members are elected and expected to attend meetings. Council member Sue Reyff said she doesn’t think the policy is needed and that situations where a council 4 member missed that many meetings would :resolve ____ _ themselves. The village did have issue years ago when a council member left the area without resigning from the council. At that time, the village had no policy in place to rescind or dock pay. • Reyff expressed appreci­ ation for the sidewalks being repaired along both sides of the Main Street bridge. • A special event permit for the Lions Club annual chili cook-off was approved. The event will take place Oct. 12. • DPW director Duane Weeks — reported annual sewer cleaning is taking place. Each year, the village cleans and inspects one-third of the sanitary sewer system. The routine cleaning is part of a preventative mainte­ nance program. He also said the staff is working on an energy audit with Consumers Energy. The company has an incentive program that pays organiza­ tions for their energy use improvements. • The new bike rack has been installed at the comer of Main and High streets. The bike rack was specially created to resemble a wagon wheel, representing the stagecoach. • Fleury reported she received a letter from the Barry County YMCA direc­ tor about the summer pro­ gram. This was the first time the program was brought to Middleville. The letter said the program at Calvin Hill Park was successful, although participation was lower than expected. She told council members' the YMCA is planning to try again next summer in Middleville. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 27, 2013 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Pro Tern Lytle. Present: Endsley. Lutz Lytle, Reyff, Schellinger. Absent: Pullen, Van Noord. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Motion by Lytle, support by Endsley to excuse Pullen and Van Noord. All yeas. Motion Passed. 2. Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to approve the agenda. All yeas. Motion Passed. 3. Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to approve the revised meeting minutes of August 27, 2013. Ayes: Endsley, Lutz, Reyff, Schellinger. Nays: Lytle. Absent; Pullen,Van Motion Noord. Passed, 4. Motion by Reyff, support by Schellinger to approve the current bi,,s for August 27, 2013 for $341,784.01. All yeas. Motion Passed. 5. Motion by Reyff, support by Lutz, to approve the Special Event Permit for Helping Hands I Ministry on September 6-7, 2013 with conditions. All yeas. Motion Passed. 6. Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. All yeas. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted; Elaine Denton, Clerk, Village of Middleville The complete text of the minutes is posted on the Village Website http://villageofmiddleville.org or may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 alm. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 06821936 • Fleury told the council that pending grant applica­ with tions Michigan Department of Transportation and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are both looking good. She said the village has heard feedback from both grant applications that will help develop the Riverfront Park on the north side of Main Street and extend the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail. She said additional questions are being answered and submit­ ted for further review, but M. said that is a positive sign for the grant applications. She said the village could hear as early as October if the grants are approved. VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA ft (J ■o $ z I fttn <t > I Jr.& "‘fii $ 11! K Regular Meeting Council Minutes September 9, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00pm by Gilbert Present: Erskine, Hahn, Gilbert, Grinage, Ayers & Wangerin Absent: Scholl, Regan Pledge of Allegiance: • Consideration of the meet­ ing agenda: Motion by Grinage, second by Overholt. Motion car­ ried. Public Comment (Brief): Written Correspondence: Committee Minutes: PC min­ utes 8-22-13. Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion to approve by Hahn, second by Grinage. Motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes of Regular meeting on August 12, 2013 B. Building Inspector’s report IMS Permit Listing C. Treasurer’s report D. Approval to pay bills Inquiry of conflict of interest Reports from Council, Staff, and Consultants 1. Engineer’s Report - Paul Galdes 2. Township Liaison Report 3. Planning Commission Report 4. Other Committee Reports New sidewalks have been installed 5. Village Manager’s Report FEMA will be sending the Village $9,000 for emergency recovery from the rain fall in April-May of 2013. A-1 will be in to do some road repairs this week or next; 6. President’s Report Trustees should review the 2 applications for a new Trustee to replace Tim Overholt. Unfinished Business to 1. Lites Plus-estimate Street Downtown replace Lighting With LED. Motion to approve by Erskine, second by Han. Motion carried. New Business 1. R13-19 Resolution to Provide for the Designation of Friday, September 20, 2013 as POW/MIA Recognition Day. Motion by Gilbert, second by Grinage. Motion carried. 2. Appoint Gary Scholl to the Caledonia Cable CommitteeMotion by Hahn, second by Grinage. Motion carried. Public Comment: Council Comments: Check out the clothes bins that are being placed throughout the Village in parking areas. Homecoming Game and Parade is October 4th. Thanks to Caledonia Elevator for installing the new cement at the Mill. Watch for the children, School is back in session. Adjourn: 7:50pm-motion by Grinage, second by Hahn. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted: Sandra Ayers, Clerk 06822058 i w ‘.3KB9 llKll! sitajil I ■littEj PMifc a'*sii5 f\ * * ,'c 'it. �1 The Sun and News, Saturday, September 14, 2013/ Page 13 1 > ( Whispering Pines hearing draws crowd in Yankee Springs I by Fran Faverman Staff Writer On to the next round. The marathon tussle over the development irregulari­ ties of the Whispering Pines Yankee Springs Condominium Association and the troubled history of questionable conduct by developers, realtors, and financial institutions sur­ rounding it drew a large crowd Tuesday for the latest round in the fight, a zoning board of appeals evaluation of six requested zoning vari­ ances. After conducting the required public hearing to open Tuesday’s meeting, the ZBA chose to approve five of the requests and to table the sixth. The approved variances now move to the township’s planning com­ mission for a final recom­ mendation to the township’s board of trustees. The variances are part of an agreement negotiated between the association and the township to settle the many irregularities plaguing 1 the development. Although originally planned as a seasonal resort development without year-round residen­ tial capability, the 21 units now comprise a mixture of owner-occupied, year-round residential units, seasonal units that are primarily rental property, and a vacant fourunit building on 3.78 acres of land. The development does not meet the 10-acre requirement in the township ordinance for .nLh, I IS 5 V’ s Ai * 5 > !■*’*» !*>* 7. 9 4 K — i• Ki Jnstsr, •• TO II PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: to 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 of ’.tai wjfci® site I , ttt mm mu im* T - c y** children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. E I EQUAL WOUSWQ OPFORTUNITY 06800158 OF t *& r F X- I ■ ■<*'. .•» I f r A t FOUNDED I4M A ^chig^ a resort and recreation zon­ ing classification. It also does not meet the require­ ments for a planned unit development. Through the years, land that was part of the original site was sold off, reducing the acreage to the current 3.78 acres. Although registered with the state as a condominium, the thendeveloper never complied with the township planning process for a condominium. The development does not comply with PUD and con­ dominium requirements. Paul Heystek, chair of the zoning board of appeals, welcomed the audience to the Yankee Springs Township hall and explained the process he was using to run the meeting. Following a period of public comment, the board would engage in its own discussion and then vote on each item. All ZBA votes would be roll-call votes. There are five members of the ZBA and two alternates. Present for the meet­ ing on Tuesday evening were members Patrick Jansens, Al Beukema, Richard Heystek, Schwennesen, Mary Cook, and alternate Chuck Biggs. The second alternate slot is currently vacant. Following a reading of the criteria specified in the law for granting a variance by Mary Cook, member of the township board of trustees and liaison to the ZBA, the process began. The primary requirement in the law is that failure to grant the variance will impose HI a practical diffi­ culty of unreasonable severi­ ty upon the applicant. A fur­ ther consideration for the Whispering Pines develop­ ment is that any variances granted by the ZB A are subject to review and approval by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission and the town­ ship Board of Trustees. The Planning role of the Commission will be to con­ duct a site plan review for the development and make a for recommendation approval to the township board; the board of trustees will either approve or disap­ prove the recommendation. During the initial public comment period it became clear that there were major issues of conflict between the year-round residents and summer renters over traffic, noise, parking, camping, and the number of persons in rental units. Both attorneys John representing Lohrstorfer, Yankee Springs Township, and Robert Byington, repre­ senting the Whispering Pines Yankee Springs Condominium Association, periodically reminded the audience’and the board that many of these issues were within the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission, not the ZBA. Robert Bartman, president of the condo asso­ ciation also noted that some of these would be addressed in amendments to the associ­ ation's by-laws. Tackling the variances, the board quickly approved the request to exempt the development from the 10acre requirement contingent upon the actions of the Planning Commission and approval by the Board of Trustees. A variance from the requirement for under­ ground utilities provoked littie discussion with members of the ZBA agreeing^that within four years or a failure, whichever came first, the overhead electrical utilities would be replace with under­ ground utilities; the roll call vote was 4-1, Schwennesen dissenting. A request for year-round residential status for a fourunit building (units 18 to 21) made by Eric Pierson was tabled, based on a letter from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department saying that the addition of three other units to the well for his structure did not meet the standards for the number of residences on the well. Pierson said the additional units had tapped into his well without his permission. Lohrstorfer added the units could be used seasonally, that is, with a limit of 90 days. Discussion become more contentious as the remaining three variances dealing with access and internal roads NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Please be advised that the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 7 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible on the matter noted below. This hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. The petition is to rezone Parcel # 08-41-045-007-10 (218 West Main Street), from R-2 (Medium Density Single Family District) to C-1 (Central Business District). -1^ p a Any interested person may attend the public hearing to obtain posed zoning district map amendment and offer comments to the Planning Commission. L ...5 _ _ _________ available for inspection at the Village offices, 100 E. Copies of the petitions to rezone are Main Street, during regular business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p..m_ Monday' throu9^ Friday. Written comments may be received at the Village offices, 100 E. Main Street, PO O Box 69, Middleville, Ml 49333 up until the day of the hearing. Persons with special needs who wish to attend should contact the Village Clerk no less than 72 hours prior to the publie hearing. Respectfully submitted, Elaine Denton Village Clerk i 1/ • 1 (two) and docks and I at slips (one) were considered. The first, which considers the width of Whispering Pines Drive, the access road from Patterson Road, at 18 feet in width does not meet the standard of 20 feet. There are also issues over what portion of the access road is owned by whom. What is obvious is that unless the association buys some addi­ tional land, there is no way to widen the road. The variance was approved. The second issue is the internal roads which do not meet the condominium stan­ dard for a 66-foot right of way as well as being variance The unpaved. request was for exemption from both requirements, Landowners who can access their property through other roads were clearly support­ ive of an exemption from the paving requirement. Most of the discussion was around the difficulties faced by emergency vehicles, trash trucks, and other services such as the delivery of mail, There was agreement that nothing could be done about the width; however there needed to be a timeframe on paving. Some of the internal road­ ways have been blocked by fences and are parts of other plats as well. It is entirely possible that other property owners not part of the development could be required to pay for some of the paving. Cook asked for clarification. Heystek cited a case in Douglas where property <owners were required to pay for paving as a public safety issue. James Riehl, president, Gun Lake Protective Association, asked if the county had a duty for paving. Bartman said his association could not afford paving. Heystek said he was not will­ ing to exempt paving for public safety, especially fire ______ ________________ engines. Lohrstorfer entered the discussion saying that an exemption could be time limited and at the end of two years an automatic assess­ ment district would go into effect. Richard Beukema suggested two years with a bond to ensure the paving got done. Biggs wanted three years. Cook liked the assessment district and supported Schwennesen three years. Jansens recom­ mended denying the vari­ ance. Also part of the discussion was the creation of cir­ cle road 15 feet wide to permit fire trucks to turn around. Fire Chief David Middleton was reported to have agreed to a gravel surface. [See related article.] Cook moved to approve the variance for paving for three years with the creation of a. special assessment district if not done contingent upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the approval of the township board of trustees. The motion passed 5-0. The final variance before the ZBA drew opposition the Gun Lake from Protective Association. Deb Masselink, a member of the board of directors, said the request for two docks total­ ing 21 boat •It slips was funneling since it did not meet the standard for frontage on the lake per dock. Andy Vredenburg, also represent­ ing the GLPA, said the vari­ ance would permit an expan­ sion of use allowing back lot owners to access the lake. He said the resort needed 2,100 feet of lake frontage but has only 240 feet. Lohrstorfer commented the condo asso­ ciation has riparian rights. He said the question is what is a reasonable number of boat slips for this property. In his view it is not a request for a use variance, which the ZBA is not allowed by law to oV M% 4, (y — T 3 J % £ --i ★ t FOUNDED IAU A * Call anytime lor Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECTS THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Council of the Village of Middleville (the “Village”) has adopted Village Ordinance No. 2072 (the “Ordinance"). The principal provisions of the Ordinance are summarized as follows: Section 1 of Ordinance No. 2072 amends Section 2-167 of Article III of Chapter 2 of the Village’s Code of Ordinances (the “Code”) to provide for an attendance policy for Village Council members. A Council member that is absent from a regularly scheduled Village Council meeting may be excused from attendance at such a meet­ ing for good cause by the Village Council. For a Council member that has more than three unexcused absences from regularly scheduled Village Council meetings, the compensation paid to such member will be pro-rated based on the number of unexcused absences. A “regularly scheduled meeting” is defined as the Council’s current bi-weekly meetings and the monthly “Committee of the Whole” meeting. Section 2 of the Ordinance provides for the severability of the Ordinance in the event a portion of the Ordinance is determined to be unenforceable. Section 3 of the Ordinance provides for the publication and effective date of the Ordinance. Village Ordinance No. 2072 will 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. A copy of the foregoing Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2072, may be examined or purchased at the Village offices, 100 East Main Street, within the Village, during Village office hours. Dated: September 10, 2013 06821954 06821866 In addition the grant. Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has already granted the permits and they are within the boundaries of the condo association's property. Riehl argued the condo association is a corporation; the increase in use is meteoric and there should be no more than 12 slips, Heystek said he didn't think two docks made sense. He would prefer to limit boat slips to personal use; that is, each slip would be assigned to an owner and the owner's name would appear on the dock. Biggs agreed saying there should be one slip per unit. Beukema agreed and moved to approve the variance with one slip per unit. contingent upon the approval of the Planning Commission and the Board of Trustees. The motion was approved on a roll call vote, 4-1, Heystek dissenting. Frank Fiala, chair of the Planning Commission, said the commission would begin taking up the results of the ZBA meeting at its next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 19. He added that he expect­ ed the site plan review process to move carefully and deliberatively suggest­ ing that members of the audi­ ence should not expect any­ thing to happen rapidly. notification Appropriate similar to that used for the ZBA hearing will need to be sent for the required public hearing by the commission. VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE -- �Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 14, 2013 .• * Buchan wins first singles title at Scots’ tourney by Brett Bremer F Sports Editor Trailing 5-3 in the first set Hudsonville first singles player Caleb Cotrell kept blasting shots from the back­ court from one comer to the other, and the Fighting Scots’ Skylar Buchan kept chasing them down. Buchan went back and forth across his baseline more than four times and eventually pulled out the point to go up 40-15, then clinched the next point quickly to secure the first set. While Cotrell appeared most comfortable at the baseline, Buchan did what he could to change things up throughout the match and pulled out a 6-3, 6-3 win over the Eagles’ top player to win the first singles flight at Saturday’s Caledonia Invitational. “I really had to mix up the pace a lot,” said Buchan. “I knew I couldn’t just pound the ball because he was get­ ting those back with ease. I really had to think and mix up, the spins and speeds of my shots a lot.” Buchan was 2-0 at the tournament, also topping Grand Rapids Union’s Rowan Corcoran 6-3, 6-1 to win his second tournament title in his first year at first singles. Skylar has worked really "*to. I I to.Wto. ♦ 4-4 ■ * Caledonia senior first singles player Skylar Buchan hits a forehand return during his championship match against Hudsonville’s Caleb Cotrell at Saturday’s Caledonia Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) hard,” said Fighting Scot head coach Scott Bont. “Over the winter and espe­ cially over the summer he has put in a lot of hours on the court. I think just mental­ ly and emotionally he’s a lot more stable, a lot more focused, more determined. He’s been a good leader. He’s been a good example for the younger guys. We’ve got eight new kids and four freshmen. He’s been a good example.” The young Scots were third on the day. Forest Hills Eastern won the tournament title with 22 points, followed by Hudsonville 20, Caledonia 16, Kenowa Hills 9 and Grand Rapids Union 9. Caledonia's top two dou­ bles teams were the runners- (4 Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-809-810-7085 PAIN IN THE ARCHES "We Can Help" ALONG WITH ALL YOUR OTHER FOOT CARE NEEDS INCLUDING DIABETIC FOOT CARE AND SURGERY. KENT PODIATRY DR. EMILEY r.i 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. CALEDONIA, Ml 37 years experience Board Certified I 891-9133 Accepting New Patients i «• -*.i \ —A co o up at their flight. At first doubles, the Scot duo of Steven Steams and Patrick Gantos topped Hudsonville 6-3, 5-7, (H-9) before falling to Forest Hills’ Eastern’s duo of Stephen Bennet and Alex Kliebush 62, 6-3 in the finals. At second doubles, the Caledonia team of Noah Dion and Caleb Sleeman topped Union 6-0, 6-1 and then was downed in the finals by Hudsonville’s Alex Stillwill and Ben Wolters 75, 6-4. It was the first tournament this season that the teams of Steams and Gantos and Dion and Sleeman were together. “I think our doubles teams saw a lot of good doubles play,” Bont said. “We rearranged our line-up a lot so we haven’t had much practice playing with the same partner for some of the flights, but I thought they really played hard. First and second doubles, this is their first tournament together. I think they really both played well. It’s just going to be a matter of building that confi­ dence together.” Forest Hills Eastern won three of the four doubles ■■■ IMS - k F-’- TTENTION RETIREES Earn EXTRA CASH! DELIVERING LOCAL PAPERS LOCAL PAPERS NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR DRIVING ROUTES EARN A WEEKLY BASE PAY ... plus Insert Pay. A * % A • • • Apply in person at 1351 North M-43 Hwy., ’ ' Hastings, Michigan I I I 'The People Paper' L 77580843 * ■ to ▲ JA.'- No Phone Calls 4 g Please w flights and got one singles win to take the champi­ onship. The Hawks’ Hunter Crane was the fourth singles champion, topping Hudsonville’s Spencer Dayton 6-4, 6-3 in their final. Randy Smith and Andrew Bowman won the third sin­ gles flight championship, besting Hudsonville’s Eric Hull and Caleb Bylsma 3-6, 6-3, (10-6) in their final. At fourth doubles, the Hawk team of Abi Vinod and Dane Alward won their champi­ onship match by injury default. The Scots also had wins throughout the day from Julian Buchan at second singles and Jason Gantos at third singles, as well as the third doubles team of Jarod VanOrman and Brogen Hormel and the fourth dou­ bles team of Kai Helm and Kyle Gontjes. 1 4* « . > TK boys’ tennis team falls to GRCC The Thornapple Kellogg varsity boys’ tennis team fell 8-0 in its OK Gold Conference opener this week against Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The dual was strung out over Wednesday and Thursday afternoons because of rain. “Catholic has a very strong, deep team and should compete for the conference title,” said TK head coach Steve Rosenberg. He added that his team continues to show improve­ ment, but just couldn't over­ come the Cougars’ talent. The Trojans are scheduled to be a part of the Lakewood Invitational today (Sept. 14), and will return to conference duals when it visits Hastings Monday and hosts Wayland Wednesday. Next Friday, the Trojans host Calvin Christian for a non-league dual. ■ • *-+ to ♦ • . ♦ ♦ • * » * r ♦ IT --4. 2 ►~ ♦ t- A T / • ♦ ♦ -i •f- +- f i / rTTT 4-- > ♦ 9 H! 11 4 ♦ H » 4 > 4 ♦ ♦ J* . 4 *■ 4- ? 4- i t ► »■* * * I ■ t * 3T_2 — ‘J’ 4- i 7 > 4 j 4- Fighting Scot first doubles player Patrick Gantos reaches to hit a forehand volley as teammate Steven Stearns looks on from the baseline Saturday during the Caledonia Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Scots returned to action Wednesday, and were edged in an OK White Conference dual by Jenison 5-3. The contests were close throughout the line-up. Skylar Buchan won a 6-4, 67, 6-1 match at first singles, while the first doubles team of Stearns and Patrick Gantos won 6-7, 6-0, 7-5. The second doubles team of Dion and Sleeman won 6-4, 6-4. A third three-set match went the Wildcats way, with the Scot third doubles team of VanOrman and Michael Gantos falling 7-6, 4-6, 6-3. Caledonia returns to league action Monday at home against Forest Hills Central then will be at Lowell Wednesday. - trit® snnii til ML ■ Jiru ifr* ft 'till Jim Muis, 1’ M J® h.lm. a ■sieliail Specialized staffing solutions Hr' We’re Hiring! Uh ON SITE INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD AT MIWORKS 311 W 1ST STREET CHARLOTTE, Ml L’l JU September 16th at 11:30am $ IVe are currently looking for experienced: • One position for 3rd shift - CNC Press Brake operator. • One position for 3rd shift - General fabrication. • One position - CNC Laser/Turret • One position - CNC Machining (Mill) • One position - CNC Press Brake • One position for 3rd shift will start on 2nd Team Supervisor Material Handler • Eight open positions for Assembly, 1st shift. Hl <K. Up and Coming Positions include: Material Handlers with Fork Truck experience Sander I Buffer Operators Quality Technicians Fork Lift Operators (stand up and sit down) PLEASE BRING TWO PIECES OF IDENTIFICATION & YOUR RESUME BE PREPARED FOR AN ON SITE INTERVIEW § S-JS r<' i t % •> 4 �The Sun and News, Saturday. September 14. 2013/ Page 15 Scots put green thumbs into action at Dutton Elementary gy. • T^^ll. J RR w * i *3 ESSsStviJ > wwwr |T* r.' s. r* X. *H. % h ♦ >r % ■ » racing with championships S ■....... '■ Caledonia wrestlers work to get a tree into the ground during their “Dial Up Dutton" Day at Dutton Elementary. <• PKi. H T'k H I % u S *'■ sK ’»h hl 4' 1 r'bl j info' -S3V«to ‘’■■If. ff - hritenB 'Jas'? is aas i if W® n’samki tar ">JEITSSfc tiSCUli I i ( •tl a tri CiVl iekA»J i S ’ * 5PECIAI® uj Were M I Sejli*1 . ‘Li> 1hC s .K5& ■f f *s . It has been a great racing season for the Moody MotorSports Family. Seth Moody, a 19-year-old and Middleville * native Cornerstone University jun­ ior, clinched the Super Stock division title in his Driving the 048 Camaro at Berlin Raceway Aug. 31 with a fourth place finish in the sea­ son’s final race. 1 I-year-old Moody’s brother Joe also earned a title this season following in the footsteps of his track cham­ pion older brother, running their 048. After a runner up position for 2012 championship, Joe dominated the 2013 Clone I I kart racing season at Ravenna Motor Park scoring 275 out of 300 possible points for the season. Joe beat our runner-up Evan Szotko, whose dad is a 2013 track champion at Berlin Raceway, and third place finisher Liorah Peoples who drove the kart that Seth won two championships w ith a few years ago. Most summer Saturdays found Joe racing his 048 kart in the morning at Ravenna Motor Park and then becom­ ing part of the pit crew for his older brother's 048 Super Stock and Super Late machines at Berlin. Joe put on a good show in the final day of the season in Ravenna Saturday. He was in the last starting position in the feature race, but managed his way around twists and turns of the road course and passed every other competi­ tor with power moves - com­ ing out of the comers fast and passing them there or in the straight-aways that fol­ lowed. He took the check­ ered flag with a comfortable lead. Seth's final Super Stock race of the season at Berlin was an exciting one too, but for different reasons. Driving his TAAG Tooling and Accessories Group Inc., Printing Paradigms and Lake Ann Camp he was spun early in the race. Seth kept his cool demeanor and rallied back to A group of Caledonia wrestlers donated their time and energy to help “Dial Up Dutton” at Dutton Elementary Aug. 23. These wrestlers helped pull weeds, plant flowers, plant trees and spread mulch. 1 *T*- LT L_. “It was so great to see this group of kids who I once coached/’ said Dutton Elementary principal Shawn Veitch. “Since coming back to Caledonia this year, so many people have been offering to help me in so many ways. Varsity wrestling coaches Roger Singleton and Joel Reeder organized the group of wrestlers, which included Chris Vanderhart, Jayce Rogers, Austin Simmons, Jon Hubbell, Zane Gorby and Jake Vanderveen. “1 just feel so blessed that these young men, parents, and coaches would give up a day of their summer to help make Dutton look sharp,” Veitch said. “These kids have great character and care about their community. They had football practice in the morning until 12:30 p.m., then came and worked for the rest of the day. What a great group of people.” * L mA 1 -» feature WH«®» i Wt> r |Rk * ■ 1 Li __________ - Joe Moody shows off one of his big brother Seth's Super Stock trophies from Berlin Raceway. a fourth place finish. He had already clinched the season’s Super Stock title heading into the feature event, so long as he took the green flag. Seth, with the help of his crew chief Chris Muyskens, tallied five wins, five runnerup finishes, as well as two fourth-place finishes and two sixth-place finishes during the season, and won several heat races. Seth also tied with Ross Muewseen for the most wins by a driver in any division at Berlin for the season. Seth has been racing since he was 10-years-old. in 2004. when he started racing karts at Ravenna Motor Park. He claimed three season championships in a row in three different classes at the track. Coach Roger Singleton, coach Gorby, Chris Vanderhart, Jayce Rogers, Austin Simmons, Jon Hubbell. Zane Gorby, Jake Vanderveen and coach Joel Reeder from the Caledonia wrestling team take a break during their “Dial Up Dutton" Day, in which they improved the landscape around Dutton Elementary Aug. 23. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS i 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �Page 16/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 14, 2013 Scots win boys’ race while a Trojan wins the girls’ by Brett Bremer / front.” Bordewyk doesn’t have much experience being out front, after learning for her first couple varsity seasons behind all-stater Hannah Schroder who graduated in the spring. Bordewyk and Winchester were both also state medalists in 2012. “It was pretty exciting, I’m not going to lie,” Bordewyk said of leading the race for so long. “It was a decent race.” “(Leading) is something I like some of the time. I guess she can draft off me, so that’s not a good thing, but other than that it's pretty exciting.” Sports Editor Melissa Winchester does­ n't feel as though she needs to or wants to be in front, at least not until the end. The Thomapple Kellogg junior pulled in front of Caledonia's Olivia Bordewyk in the final couple hundred meters at Monday’s Thornapple Kellogg Invitational at Gun Lake State Park, after staying on Bordewyk’s heels for most of the race. “I'd rather be right behind them and beat them at the end,” Winchester said. “I just don’t like being out & Ml !> J.?' 1 - I • /f- 1 1 y i< z Z: ■J _ A » >:.■■ r yh i yt j .’d ’ V A •I > s — t 4 >, ■ ► \ S' . • — Caledonia’s Josh Risner works free from the pack at the start of the Thornapple Division boys’ race at the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational Monday at Gun Lake. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ______________________ -...................... o CO V T“ CM ' , ______ nrsup ' i \ - - 1 k 'k * ' . f •*- bts I While Winchester won the race in 20 minutes 19.7 sec­ onds with Bordewyk hitting the finish line in 20:23.2, Bordewyk's Fighting Scots edged the Trojans for the runner-up trophy in the Thornapple Kellogg Division race.East Grand Rapids won the girls’ title with just 35 points. Caledonia was sec­ ond with 52, followed by Thornapple Kellogg 73, Hamilton 141, Byron Center 144, Hastings 158, Wayland 182, Northview 211 and East Kentwood 238. „X East Grand Rapids had three of the top six finishers, led by Kaela Theut who was third in 20:38.5. Caledonia and East Grand Rapids, each had eight girls among the 30 medalists. Thornapple Kellogg had five. Behind Bordewyk for the Fighting Scots, Holly Race was ninth in 21:13.7, Amanda Sorokin 11th in 21:20.9, Hannah Hazelbach 14th in 21:24.2 and Megan “ 1 a x , I Ml •• • Complete Collision Service • 100% Guarantee On Repairs • State & I CAR Certified Techs • Frame Repairs • Loaners Available • Glass Repair 616-891-0150 Ed Pawl os ki Jr.Owner 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com OPEN 7:30 TO 5:00 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY Thornapple Kellogg’s Luke Noah (center) races to the finish line just ahead of East Grand Rapids’ Erik Molenaar (left) and Easton Schultz at the end of Monday’s Thornapple Division race at the TK Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Zak Longo who came in at 17:39.9. The championship team from Caledonia had Josh Risner third in 17:44.0 and Jensen Miller fourth in 17:51.5. In the top nine, the Scots also had Zach Feyen sixth in 17:53.5, Cody Jakiel seventh in 17:56.0 and Jordan Bennett ninth in 17:58.2. Jordan Pattison, Flynn Darby and Jaylen Graces were also among the 30 medalists for the Scots. The top runner from a school other than Caledonia or East Grand Rapids was Hastings' Chance Miller who placed eighth in 17:56.3. Thornapple Kellogg was led by Luke Noah, who was I 1th in 18:02.1. He was one of two Trojan medalists, with Eric Walter 30th in 19:05.5. Rounding out the top five for TK were Joe Gaikema (49th, 19:50.6), Conor Leach (53rd, 19:58.6) and Jacob Gorton (75th, 20:35.5). V w i * A i b*■ Kellogg Division * •L I ■.V.A &1 Caledonia’s Megan Seromik comes into the finish just ahead of Thornapple Kellogg’s Janie Noah during Monday’s Thornapple Division race at the TK Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Seromik 16th in 21:31.6. Olivia Schroder, Maggie DeJong, and Jamie Canada were the Scots' other medal­ ists. Behind Winchester for TK, Olivia Lamberg was eighth in 21:07.7, Janie Noah 17th in 21:32.6, Bryn Beyer 19th in 21:42.3 and Rachel Gorton 29th in 22:28.9. The Fighting Scots took boys’ the Thornapple Division title with 29 points, besting their OK White rivals from East Grand Rapids by a point (30). Hastings was third with 124 points, followed by Wayland 141, Thornapple Kellogg 149, Hamilton 165, Byron Center 169, East Kentwood 175 and North view 197. Caledonia's top five were among the top nine finishers. East Grand Raids had its top seven among the top 14. East had the two fastest runners, Matthew Levitt who won in 17:23.1 and the runner-up South Christian won the most lopsided race of the day Monday, scoring a perfect 15 points in winning the Kellogg Division race at the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational. The Sailors had 21 of the top 30 runners in the 93-girl race, including the top four overall and the top six in the team scoring. South Christian’s Alexis Miller COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE CENTER Your Local CM . 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The Trojans led 38-28 after a 1-yard touchdown run by quarterback Garrett Harris early in the fourth quarter, but Greenville scored one quick touchdown and then a Trojan fumble in their own territory led to the ft V* 1 I i i return for a touchdown by Connor back defensive Collier. That followed a 19yard touchdown pass from Harris to Cole Cronkright and a 22-yard field goal by Nick Iveson. Iveson had the field goal and was a perfect 5-for-5 on extra-point kicks for the evening. TK led 17-14 after one quarter, then pushed its edge to 24-14 on a 15-yard touchIdown run by Collier in the middle of the second quar- with a late first-half touchdown, but Dan Yates kept TK in front with a two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. The Yellow Jackets once again had an answer. pulling within 31-28 at the end of the third. Other than the late fumble which led to the final touchdown. Greenville Ruger said his team didn t mistakes. The make many Trojans only had five yards of penalties in the game, The defense just struggled Trojans led for much of the ter. Jackets to slow down the Greenville Yellow The game. TK got its first lead thanks to an 18-yard fumble pulled to within three points run ame. go-ahead score for the Yellow Jackets. Greenville scored each of its final two touchdowns on 4-yard' runs, They ran that double wing, tight offense and they just did a great job winning the line of scrimmage, They’ve got some big guys and they got us moving backwards up front, then their backs did their thing," said Trojan head coach Chad Rugger, After a slow start, the You can't give up 42 points and plan on winning the football game.” Ruger said. Kameryn Kidder and Jackson Bronkema each had SIX tackles for the TK defense. Cronkright had five, and Collier and Kyle Kraus had four tackles each, Collier had the defensive touchdown. an offensive touchdown, and led TK on the ground with 12 rushes for 140 yards. Bronkema had seven rushes for 70 yards, while Yates added 11 carries for 50 yards and Nate Raymond rushed five times for another 20 yards. In all. the Trojans amassed 308 yards on the ground. Harris was 6-of-9 passing with yards, 88 for Cronkright catchin o two passes for 32 yards and Yates hauling in two passes for 15 yards. TK is now 1-2. The Trojans will be home again Friday, opening the OK Gold Conference season against the defending conference champions from Rapids Catholic Grand Central — i I Mona Shores’ 0B has a big night to hand Scots first loss I ty A •b1 L. * ifiI Wa* L X ■ Mfahb Mona Shores quarterback Tyree Jackson tossed four touchdown passes, includ• ing two in the first 3 minutes and 40 seconds inside Ralph E. Meyers Stadium in Caledonia Friday. The Sailors tacked on one touchdown run. by Deontay Moffett, and scored a 32-20 victory over the Caledonia varsity football team in non­ conference action, the first defeat of the season for the Fighting Scots. Jackson connected with Asantay Brown for a 62yard touchdown score 33 seconds into the contest, and the Sailors led the rest of the way. Jackson hooked up with Logan Smith for a 26yard touchdown 3:40 into the contest. Sailor kicker Jake Deremer connected on just two of his four extrapoint attempts. Jackson finished the night 14-of-25 passing for 277 yards. He was picked off once by the Fighting Scots' Logan Soule. Moffett put his team up 20-0 with a 15-yard touch­' down run with 2:49 left in the opening quarter. The Scots never stopped Fighting. Eddie Kelly got the Scots on the board with a 15-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter, but the extra-point kick was no good, Jackson got those six points back for the Sailors, with a 46-yard touchdown pass to Brown with 5:41 left in the opening half. • • Caledonia quarterback kept the Scots in the game with a two-yard touchdown run with • - 58 -- seconds ' left in the second quarter. Kelly’s extra-point kick made it 2613 at the half. The Caledonia defense picked things up in the second half. The Scots got to within 26-20 when Jon Hubbell scored on a 13-yard run with 7:53 left in the third quarter. Kelly’s extra-point kick was good again. Mona Shores went back up by two scores three minutes into the fourth quarter, as Jackson completed his third touchdown pass to Brown from 23 yards out. Brown had nine receptions in the game for 223 yards. Kelly led the Fighting Scot offense, rushing 14 times for 92 yards. He also “ caught four passes for 34 yards. The Scots outgained the Sailors on the ground, 162 yards to 105. Hubbell had 12 rushes for 45 yards. Jalen Burton had a big reception for 69 yards, and finished with two catches for 72 yards. Scot quarterback Kobe Wilson was 8-of18 passing for 128 yards, Moffett paced the Sailor ground-game, rushing 21 times for 91 yards. The Scots didn’t make too many mental errors, committing just three penalties and having their first turnover free contest of the year, The Fighting Scots have Alzheimer’s support group meeting Thursday at C.O.A. The local Alzheimer’s dis­ ease support group will meet Thursday, Sept. 19, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Barry County Commission on AgingO' 320 Ave., Woodlawn W. Hastings. to w ae aa i tun was the run-away champion, hitting the finish line in 19 minutes 46.9 seconds. Her teammate Amanda Montgomery was third in 21:34.4. The top runner not from South Christian was Ottawa Hills’ Chantal Lister who was fifth in 22:17.3, but the Bengals didn't have enough runners to get a team score on the day. West Catholic was second with 57 points, followed by Comstock Park 82, Lakewood 105 and Freedom Christian 120. The boys’ race was much closer, with West Catholic edging the Grand Rapids Track Club 40-49 at the top standings, of the Individually, the Grand Rapids Track Club got the win with Nathanael Dick feesframe / coming in at 17:25.9. West Catholic’s Bobby Haskin was the runner-up in 17:29.7, with South Christian’s Tyler Laninga third in 17:48.3. The South Christian team was also third, with 65 followed by points, Comstock Park 148, Ottawa Hills 154, West Michigan Aviation 164, Wyoming 191, Lakewood 208, Freedom Christian 218 and Fennville 223. 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They'll head to Grandville Friday to take on the Bulldogs. Blough Automotive Sales & Service �Page 18/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 14, 2013 Trojans score the first goal, but Hastings soccer rallies The Trojans could only hold back the Saxons for so long, Thomapple Kellogg’s var- sity boys’ soccer team fell 41 at Hastings Thursday, against a Saxon team that is making a habit of puttin toa together second half rallies so far in the OK Gold Conference. The Trojans took a 1-0 lead into the half on a goal by Wes Morgan. Morgan took the ball up the right side then stepped inside a defend­ er and hit a curving shot that skipped off the hands of the Saxon keeper and into the net with 19 minutes and 17 seconds left before the inter­ mission. The Saxons had an edge in possession at that point, and had put together many more attacks on the Trojan goal than the TK boys had been able to muster. Hastings head coach Ben Conklin said his team came out with a “will to score” in the second half, and it didn't take long to knot the score. Carson Williams converted a penalty kick after a hand-ball to tie the game. The second goal was a bit flukey for the Saxons, as they took the lead when the Trojans were unable to clear a comer kick by Hastings’ Jake Westers. The ball was headed back into the H' * z- Thornapple Kellogg’s Wes Morgan (left) fights to get in front of Hastings’ Matt Johnson in the midfield during the first half of Thursday’s OK Gold Conference con­ test in Hastings. 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A few minues later, Brody Madden and Matt Johnson tallied goals for Hastings to put the game away. Hastings imporves to 2-0 in the league with the win. The Saxons also trailed 1-0 at the half Tuesdasy at Ottawa Hills before rallying for a 6-2 vic­ tory. TK is 0-1-1 in the confer­ ence. The Trojans tied Grand Rapids Catholic Central 3-3 in Middleville Tuesday. “We had many more scor­ ing chances in this game and seemed to maintain longer possession time in the attack- j tx S ing third of the field,” said TK head coach Larry Jachim. Tyler Pohl scored all three of the Trojans' goals, with assists coming from Hunter Meyerink, Kyle Clark and Caleb Sabri. TK is at Otsego today (Sept. 14) for a non-conference contest at noon, then will return to league play with a home game against Wayland Tuesday. 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Hayward leads TK at Gold jamboree | Hastings improved its spot | in the OK Gold Conference S girls' golf standings by placi ing second at the league jamI boree it hosted Thursday I afternoon. o| The only difference 1 gj between the first and second co ho league jamborees was Hastings and Grand Rapids Catholic Central swapping spots. The Cougars barely managed to finish third, edg­ ing Wayland on the fifth­ score tie-breaker. South Christian won for the second time in two league jamborees, firing a score of 185. Hastings was second with a 191, followed by Catholic Central 207, Wayland 207 and Thomapple Kellogg 230. It was a great day for the Saxons' Katie Brown, who was the top player with a 3over-par 39. Wayland's Ali Martus was the only other ■st girl under 45, shooting a 41. I A J p>!h h ■ Bryce Hayward led TK with a 50. The Trojan team also got a 59 from Jada Bates, a 60 from Sandra Gerou and a 61 from Amber VanMeter. South Christian was the only team with four girls in the 40s. The Sailors got 45s from Megan Wierenga and Grace Elenbaas, a 47 from Nicole Vanderyacht and a 48 from Rachel Theule. Behind Brown for the Saxons, Kylee Nemetz shot a 46 and Courtney Rybiski and Samantha Slatkin added 53s. Catholic Central's top player was Sabz Wierda, who shot a 45. The Trojans play host at Yankee Springs Golf Course three times this week. Comstock Park comes to Yankee Springs for a dual Monday. The Trojans host a »!• league jamboree Wednesday. On Friday, the Trojans host ■ at, * > J. e % % - S' '.*1 5 6 & the TK Invite. 4 •I •i �The Sun and News, Saturday, September 14, 2013/ Page 19 For Sale Business Services For Rent QUALITY BUILT & LO- FREE RENT UNTIL 11-1-13! CRYSTAL CLEAN WINCALLY MADE: white cedar Only $299 move in cost! En- DOW Cleaning and Pres- chairs. Rocking chairs, Adirondack, swines, benches, pub tables with chairs and Dave Yonker more. joy these added savings on 3 bed/2 bath homes for lease in Cider Mill Village. Great Location-Great Prices. 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V There are good reasons for the Wayland varsity volley­ ball team being ranked fourth in the state in Class B. The Wildcats showed off some of those during Thomapple Kellogg's annual in Match Out Pink Thursday. Middleville Wayland topped the Trojans 25-15, 25-12, 25-9 in OK Goid Conference action, dropping the Trojans' league mark to 0-2. TK is now 18-31 overall. Alli Getty led the Wildcats all the way around, with 13 zn I z-x A- Ux ■ IA / z-w z-< z-x I I z-x z-^ 4-» l-x I z-x TK picked up a pair of non-conference wins at a Tri it hosted in Middleville Tuesday, topping Calvin Christian 25-22, 25-16 and Otsego 25-12, 25-15. LeMay had 17 kills and 13 in the two games, dies & Ziccarello had 16 kills and 11 digs. Erin Scheidel and Sydney Krol passed well and had eight and 13 digs respective­ ly. Dahlke had 49 assists and 10 digs . kills, 16 digs and four aces. Krissy Dill added 14 kills, Marissa James had five blocks. Wildcat setter Sam Geivett had 35 assists to go with her 13 digs. 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Ned Newhof 45:33.89 Men’s 5K Overall winner William Johnson 19:44.81 14 and under Blain Rison 25:00.99 Ages 15 to 19 Mac Gaikema 23:33.43 Ages 30 to 34 Jason Preslar 23:21.83 Ages 35 to 39 Mike Sherwood 20:21.16 Ages 40 to 44 Lincoln Ludtke 23:24.73 Ages 45 to 49 Chris Noah 23:54.45 Ages 50 to 54 Dave Gaikema 23:36.22 Ages 60 and over Tom Ackerman 26:21.51 Men’s 10K Overall winner Isaac Newhof 39:51.06 Ages 15 to 19 Bill Newhof 51:01.93 Ages 30 to 34 Nathan Fischer 49:18.29 Ages 35 to 39 Scott Whisler 41:05.48 Ages 40 to 44 Rob Ranes 45:46.15 Ages 45 to 49 Tom Strumburger 40:02.19 Ages 50 to 54 Robert Cisler 52:52.30 Ages 55 to 59 James Huntington 49:00.92 Ages 60 and over at Allegan in their first meet won the final race of the night, taking the 400-yard freestyle relay in 4 minutes 3.25 seconds. In the 200-yard freestyle relay, the TK/Hastings team of Libby Betcher, Katie Beauchamp, Kourtney Dobbin and Kayla Kroells won in 1:50.76. 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Ages 45 to 49 Susan Replogle 28:59.04 Ages 50 to 54 Astrid Strait 32:37.68 TK/H as tings girls score win Women’s 5K Womens 10K Ages 35 to 39 B » Berzina-Pitcher Inese 29:55.67 Ages 40 to 44 Beth Stein 34:19.91 Ages 25 to 29 Cori Curtis 26:30.72 Ages 30 to 34 Janice Schuurmans 27:06.35 Ages 30 to 34 Lyndsey Fischer 49:18.58 Ages 35 to 39 Beth McNee 51:35.73 Ages 40 to 44 Rori Stevens 49:42.87 Ages 45 to 49 Connie Strumburger 49:56.91 Ages 50 to 54 Patricia Twietmey er 54:06.17 Ages 55 to 59 Sandy ' Grezskowiak 57:37.58 Betcher got the Trojans’ next win, taking the 200-yard individual medley in 2:29.96 and later won the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:12.18. Hannah Bashore won the 100-yard butterfly in 1:03.73 and the 100-yard backstroke in 1:09.04. The TK/Hastings girls will be at home twice this week, Unity against Christian Tuesday and Ottawa Hills Thursday. 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LOTS OF 1-OWNER TRADES!! •x A •. 4 ■ p i A * / t I �� https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/723/SunandNews_2013-09-21.pdf c15524a135e135b0c065cf3f4a4064a1 PDF Text Text Sun and News — *■ ft 4 ••J * s i to i ------- Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 38/September 21, 2013 oU ‘Parents for TK Schools’ urge more parents to be involved m 138th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. • 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Caledonia Township Board approves industrial district by Julie Makarewicz r! Staff Writer by Fran Fa verman Everyone has a voice and Staff Writer those voices must be heard. A crisply run but not That’s the message a quite speed record-setting group of parents is trying to meeting of the Caledonia get across to parents and Tow nship Board of Trustees property owners in the on Wednesday evening held Thomapple Kellogg School the required public hearing District. After attending a on the creation of an indus­ grass roots parent meeting trial development district last February, three for Southbelt Associates Thomapple Kellogg parents before approving it on a were inspired to start a simi­ unanimous vote. lar effort for TK parents and The district comprises make voices heard in nine parcels totaling 115.26 Lansing about legislation acres. affecting public schools. Treasurer Richard Sandy Koski, Kristen Robertson explained in a Cove and Alexis Snyder conversation with the Sun formed the nonpartisan and News that the township group Parents for IK urged Southbelt had Sandy Koski, Kristen Cove and Alexis Snyder formed Schools and Wednesday Associates to put the nine the nonpartisan group called Parents for TK Schools night held a community parcels into an industrial forum hoping to inspire other development <district sider whether the legislation parents to get involved. because they were already seems like a good thing for “We have a deep desire to zoned Light Industrial. The “People need to TK schools or not and to let be informed and to help get consolidation would simpli ­ realize that, since legislators know how they information out to others," fy the process of getting cer ­ 2008, state funding feel. says Koski. “We all love our tification for eligibility for has been cut by 9 “ We try to make it simple teachers and support staff tax abatements under the percent -- that's $572 and easy so you don't have to ft _ _ _ __ a — A 11 and we want to make their Michigan Industrial less per student. spend hours trying to figure jobs easier by giving them Development Act. The out what the bill says and the funding they need to do process will already benefit Alexis Snyder what it means." says Cove. the Rattunde Company, their jobs.” “ We give you resources so The group said they aren’t whose site plan for a manu­ you can find out more infor ­ asking parents to donate for TK Schools sends out efacturing facility was mation if you want." approved Monday evening money, sell anything or col­ mail alerts and Facebook Cove says it can seem by the planning commis­ lect box tops. postings about upcoming intimidating to call legisla­ “We simply want you to legislation. It reviews the sion. tors at first, but said if s real­ A second action although make a phone call or send an legislation and explains it in ly not hard at all. technically not necessary e-mail, and share informa­ their messages to other par­ according to Robertson, was ents. From there, the group tion/’ says Cove. See PARENTS, pg. 11 Cove explains that Parents simply asks that parents con- ozodi tfl qum^ in oqmq modi !£tl mor fl i wjw ul oltm IfHlfiJ i tool bi ruZ ormol qum:* frigin mino I timer | V hn od rno'tn i Iw )ri?&3) v bm. i erioi ul 9<1i [ writ wfl tanofn xl Ml • J» . oxr.fii Hani o non vo’.) the presence on the agenda of the formal resolution denying an amendment to the Cherry Valley Woods development, an amend­ ment that had been sought by develooer developer Mick McGraw. The board, at its previous meeting. had denied the amendment but the formal resolution sub­ mitted on Wednesday con­ tains the detailed basis expressed in legal language for the board decision. The resolution passed 6-1. Trustee Kelly Wolf dissenting. The board’s third major action came as a result of the deliberations of the Public Safety Advisory Committee. Deputy Chief Doug Venema, representing Caledonia the Fire Department in the absence of Chief Brian Bennett, explained the automatic-aid agreement with Cascade Township that was before the board. When residential fires occur within a speci­ fied area in each township. will both departments immediately respond instead of waiting for one department to reach the scene and then call the other for assistance. Responding to a question as to the number of calls likely to be experienced by Caledonia as a result of the agreement. Venema said the most would probably be two additional calls beyond those that would have been received under the mutual­ aid system. Richard Trustee Snoeyink, a member of the PSAC. said the Kent County Departmeht, Sheriffs which runs the dispatch cen­ ter, had requested some­ thing in writing to permit them to dispatch both departments automatically. The final business item before the board was the approval of the joint master between the township and the Village of Caledonia for parks and recreation. The proposal was submitted by Fleis and Vandenbrink, the village engineering consult­ ants. Supervisor Bryan Harrison said the cost. $4,900, would be split equally between the two entities. Robertson wanted to know how the proposal would interface with work being done by Viridis and Williams and Works on parks and trails in the township. He moved to approve the proposal and it passed unanimously. Moving on Io the board comment period. Harrison See DISTRICT, pg. 11 Caledonia Township Planning Commission approves site plan review bv Fran Faverman <1 Staff Writer A site plan review for Rattunde, a German compa­ ny that has outgrown its Kentwood facility, went smoothly this past Monday evening when the Caledonia Township Planning Commission met to consider its agenda. The company proposes to build a 29,125-square-foot facility on a 14.7-acre site at 5080 Beltway Drive in the light-industrial zoning dis­ trict. First Companies, the developer, also has an appli­ cation before the township board of trustees for the cre­ ation of an industrial devel­ opment district. According to the applica­ tion materials the company builds machinery' dedicated and to metal-working expects initially to create 15 new jobs in Caledonia. An additional 10 jobs would be added if expansion plans occur. Rick Stadler, representing « .A MIUlWB Kill vn ritoonv lenwol tmmo') blind 1 0X0?. ntfrigil 1 Jani fotavab noilsj d buod O notta ktjA an not) Tl 01 V the company. said the machinery is used in virtual­ ly every industry where cer­ tain kinds of parts are need­ ed. He added that they liked the small town atmosphere of Caledonia. concerns The only expressed by the commis­ sion chair Archie Warner and his colleagues related to the materials to be used in building the facility. The front office entrance will be set off with masonry. A photomelric plan needs to be revised. Township engineer Todd oerman, noting that an 18inch storm sewer would have to be relocated when and if the company expands the « facility, recommended con­ sidering moving the line now. An additional consider­ ation is whether the water used in the manufacturing processes would pose any' issues for the sanitary sewer sy stem. Commissioner Duane Gunnink moved to table the request, pending an opinion from the township legal counsel on the appropriate course of action. The motion was approved unanimously so, therefore, the request remains before the planning commission. An application for the construction of an accessory building by Bertram Sunset 7777 Reynolds, Court, foundered on whether his request for a special use permit was actually what he needed. Reynolds said he had consulted with planner Lynee Wells and the ordi­ nance allows the commis­ sion to issue an SUP for setbacks. The setback required for his proposed building is 100 feet from the right-ofway; the placement of his building would be 80 feet from the property line and would be closer to the prop­ <erty line than the residential building. A second difficulty arose when Reynolds said he was ’not going to have architec- tural drawings done until he got his permit. Warner and commission members were surprised by his remark; Warner said. “We have never approved an SUP without a site review plan." The reason for this is that the entire SUP process occurs within the planning commis­ sion. it is one of those rare instances where the commis­ sion is the final authority. Gunnink said what he really needed was a variance van from the setback requirement; he needed to go to the zoning board of appeals. Gunnink is also a longtime member of the ZBA. Wells explained she had advised the the special-use permit process because the ordinance does allow the com­ mission to grant an SUP for a setback requirement. A neighbor, David Moore, •It said he was concerned about creating’J exceptions to the development's deed restric­ tions. Further questions from Gunnink drew the informaI tion that Reynolds had not sought the approval of the homeowners association for his request; Gunnink said the ZBA would require approval from the association. The discussion among members. commission Wells, and Reynolds contin­ ued. Among the suggestions made was to ask the town­ ship attorney to provide an interpretation of the portion of the ordinance at issue with A fl a view to possibly amending the ordinance to remove the ambiguity. Warner recom­ mended tabling the request. Gunnink suggested the prob­ lem could be avoided by making the proposed acces­ sory building (1,200 square feet) part of the house; Reynolds said that would not work. Gunnink, explaining that See REVO, pg. 6 In This Issue... • John Loftus humbled by Hometown Hero honor • Caledonia Women’s Club members urged to share stories • Man who killed teen in 2007 charged in murder of cousin • South Christian runners just a few points better than TK �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 21, 2013 John Loftus humbled by Julie Makarewicz night’s TAEF dinner. Loftus thanked the guests for being at the dinner and said more than once that he was amazed anyone would want to pay to have a meal with him. He especially thanked members of the union Local 730, the •It Thomapple Kellogg school officials, and everyone who has helped him along the way. 44 Thanks doesn’t sound Staff Writer John Loftus, honored as the 2013 Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation Hometown Hero, said he was humbled and honored by the award. “When you put me in a category of all the other peo­ ple who have been honored before, it’s a hard act to fol­ low. I hope I can do it jus­ tice,” he said at Thursday t- $ John Loftus is surrounded by family at Thursday’s Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation dinner where he was honored as the 2013 Hometown Hero. Pictured are (front row, from left) his wife, Marge, John, their daughter, Bridget Loftus, (back) John’s niece Theresa Loftus, great-niece Colleen Loftus, nephew Paul Loftus, and great-niece Cara Loftus. Two great-nephews, Shawn and Connor Loftus were unable to attend because they are serving in the U.S. Navy. John’s nephew Kevin, also was unable to attend. ■ i" I I 4I r like much, but... it’s the best I can do,” said Loftus. He got a chance to tell everyone just how he’s doing in his own unique way when Deb Buckowing purposely asked him “How are you doing John?” It’s not a ques­ tion many people ask more Great-niece Cara Loftus reads an essay she wrote in tit sixth grade about her great-uncle John Loftus. »* ■ v^Dp \ /Area Chamber of Commerce -X ^reE: alraesf —<* <j*xX v'-i-ftr-- * * ’Y FW& i v a 1 2013 / ■ 92nd and Dober-Winger (in front of the Caledonia Library) * f T- A \ ■ A E r»F / 5 VA. I rcr y* • ’1 r i •. r ' ’ *. - -r MM r • •_ , •V- T* ’ * i ■ - ArJ SSkfiiA ^9 V r *T I- ' £ a hj $ X • V* 7 9 r ’CJ 1 -£ Sb,3] ;■ * ' I i \ * r* ‘ r u JJ j ' 1J y 1 ............................ 'r.-r V*'r were always the one to start bidding to make sure the kids got a good price.” Then he held up a check from John Loftus — some­ thing he's received numer­ ous times while working with area food banks. “Your generosity from the heart is appreciated by all the food banks and the people who use the food banks,” said Kenyon. Buckowing described Loftus as “a kind, selfless man who does his best to take care of his little comer of the world.” “He has a big heart for kids, and has purchased hun­ dreds of livestock at the fair. He’s invested his heart and time and a lot of bucks in this community and the future of community," this community,” said Buckowing. “He’s an extra blessing.” She told the crowd about some of the many behindthe-scenes things Loftus has done. She said he purchased 100 tickets at the TK spaghetti dinner and treated eighth graders to ice cream after they placed flags on gravesites of veterans. She said he’s also a generous supporter of Thornapple Township Emergency than once of the farmer and former GM worker. Without hesitation, Loftus offered his rambling answer that has become known by many in the community. Dinner guests chuckled when he started his standard reply. Loftus, 85, is well known in the community for his support for Barry County 4H, his enthusiasm to support veterans, and his willingness to help anyone in need. TAEF recognized his love of country and dedication to the 4-H program with two cakes — one decorated with a red, white and blue American flag and the other with the green 4-H clover. “He’s always been a very supportive Dad. It’s just amazing how one person can touch so many lives,” said his daughter, Bridget. “I’m proud to call him my dad. Thanks Dad, for everything you’ve done for this whole 39 community. His great-niece Cara Loftus read an essay she wrote in sixth grade about her great-uncle whom she said was “beautiful from 44 head to toe.” Inside his heart is a tremendous heart,” she said. She remembered riding tractors with him on the farm when she wasn't quite big | enough to reach the pedals. F “Those are some of my greatest childhood memo­ L ries,” she said. I Craig Kenyon and Deb Buckowing talked about their experiences over the years with John. “My dad was very proud of what you did for all those 4-H kids over the years,” said Kenyon. “He said you I r - • f I**7*J John Loftus gives his trademark witty response when asked “How are you doing?” . . .. 10 am For information visit: www.caledoniachamber.com Thanks to our Community Sponsors Seif Chevrolet Buick and Farmer’s Insurance V* Hr vi >.i Services and was instrumen­ tal in moving the Middleville Veterans Day program from downtown to the high school. He was also very active in continuing the Memorial Day parade and celebration in Middleville. “The list could go on and on,” she said. “I aspire to be the kind of person you are when I grow up — I don’t know when that will be,” said Buckowing. Marge and John Loftus also were recently honored as the Middleville Heritage Day grand marshals and rode in the stagecoach down Main Street for the parade. The couple have been married 51 years this fall and lived most " of their lives on a farm in til ­ Irving Township. Their mod est home is filled with rib­ bons, banners and thank-you notes from 4-H kids. One kitchen wall, called his “wall III of fame” is updated yearly with new 4-H livestock auc­ tion photos. j In an interview at his home earlier this summer, Loftus said he doesn’t con­ sider himself a hero. “I've been blessed. I truly have been blessed. I always II AV* i >• jioiniii ill Wlb ESliX I MICE II - 6 • • t • Utatai raaiii afa® Xiii Br te g tai S, Continued next page % W \T, r 4 •• ■ _» IF in' < K’ BINGO < Caledonia American Legion ri’ Post 305 I Si ° a Thursday • 6:30 p.m. 8 9868 Cherry Valley each week thru 5/24/14 i John Loftus’ daughter, Bridget, thanks her dad for his support over the years. P’lu iS, �The Sun and News, Saturday, September 21, 2013/ Page 3 r- Flags from the various branches of service, as well as 4-H clovers, serve as deco­ rations for the TAEF dinner honoring John Loftus. One of two cakes served at the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation dinner Thursday night features an American flag representing John Loftus’ love of country. JOHN LOFTUS J OUR - i hometown hero T.A.E.F. V... I * ■* Celebrating 30 Years in Business and 10 Years in our New location! V V'Mt 'W tw»l*n U®S] * flafe i Thank You for your continued business!! U ft’ ®t u tte. 1• John Loftus has generously supported the Barry County 4-H youths over the years. ii R & ■3 From previous page ^II’S sx aibsii • I rti B*H5 txiBB® iltlUHi MT sit /Ml' dir 'iiitffi uint» Winji tMUiWEito jtataw r-it "ti £521 iP d jkM1 / t * **!! Bit* *r h»^ l®®8' ' .iJkl II fit** n 5 felt like you have to help our less-fortunate brothers and sisters and the kids. The kids are our future," he said. “That’s why I buy all those animals at the fair.” In the past 20 years, he's spent an estimated $250,000plus supporting 4-H youths by buying animals at the fair. He turns around and donates much of the meat to food pantries and churches in the area. Some churches use the meat to raise money in raf­ fles, extending the benefits. Loftus is a member of many community organiza­ tions including the Lions, Rotary, VFW, Eagles, Elks, Moose American and Legion. He was born in Grand Rapids to John and Alice Loftus. A fire destroyed their home when John was a young boy, and he was sent to live with his grandfather, Austin Loftus, on Parmalee HASTINGS 4 8 269-205-4900 Downtown Hastings on State St. Goodrich Duality GQTI.com and on Facebook THEATERS $5. JR O BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM * excludes Digital 3D (S) Stadium Seating No passes SHOWTIMES 9/21 - 9/26 WH.ES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE I R FALL MOVIES Saturday & Sunday 9 & 10 AM ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS (PG) O@ © PRISONERS (R) SAT-SUN 12:00, 3:15. 6:25, 9:40 MON-TH 6:25, 9:40 ©THE FAMILY (R) SAT-SUN 11:10, 1:50.4:30. 7: ,9:30 MON-TH.4:30. 7:00, IB 9:30 O® INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2 SAT-SUN 11:20,2: ,4:40. 7:10. 9:50 MON-TH 4:40, 7:10, 9:50 RIDDICK (R) SAT-SUN 11: (PG-13) Road in Irving Township. TAEF President Kyle McKeown thanked the B Loftus family for allowing | the organization to honor | John and his service to the ! community. 1 “We absolutely need more | people like you in the world. I John,” he said. I The Thornapple Area I Enrichment Foundation was fl started with a $30,000 gift to | the school district from the | estate of Francis and Fem | Trouyot. The school board i created an independent and ! self-perpetuating foundation s with the gift. At first, the S focus was on scholarships for j high school students. But the ' scope was later expanded to j serve as a community foun- | dation and support various needs within the TK school district. Today there are many funds created by different groups of donors. Many scholarships are awarded I annually, and the general I fund supports grants for vari- 9 ous community needs, such | as playgrounds, summer camps, and outdoor educa­ tion. The original $30,000 grew to $300,000 by 2004 and today is at more than $1.3 ' million. Each year the TAEF hon­ ors an individual, family, or organization as the local Hometown Hero. 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Excludes prescription sales or copays.^ Drop off or mail to Pharmacy Care. Long Distance 888-204-4141 i i i �J Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 21, 2013 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY (Dutton TlnitecC ‘Reformed Church baptist (church alaska 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 www.alaskabaptist.org Sunday Services: 9:30 AM - Worship 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life •I Morning: 9:30 Evening: 6:00 Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 WFUR 102.9 6:00 PM - Student Ministries committed followers of Jesus Christ who will Dr. Brian F. Harrison, Pastor 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org I 1 Make [Sunday 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann the best day ofyour week Sunday Services: Traditional 8:30 a.m. Contemporary 11 a.m. »!• Sunday School Bible r\ k J I! ii4 1' V i I Class 9:45 a.m. Nursery available during service Service Times: 11:00 AM - Sunday School Our mission is to worship God and equip All walks, One faith \s Truth TbV 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study reach our community with the Gospel Middleville Wesleyan Church J am pm pm FM Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth............ Pioneer Club *Bible Study @ St. Paul Lutheran Church .......... 10:00 a.m. ...........11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 lle<’ $ www.stpauicaledonia.org * Frank P. Snyder,Senior Pastor brighTside Church firsF David Ordway. Youth Pastor Intern. Leanne Bailey. Development and church Public Relation* or wixx.emu (269)795-9726 Real. Relevant. Relational. Pastor Greg Cooper M-37, North of Middleville Sunday School....................................................... Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! Sunday Morning Worship Service..................... Sunday Evening Service...................................... Wednesday . Student Ministries........................... www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 81 75 Broadmoor - Caledonia KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Wednesdays 6:30-8 pm The Intersect (9-12th) Fridays 9:30-11:30pm HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.org Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer............................. Wednesday Word of Life Clubs....................... A ..9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. .6:00 p.m. .6:45 p.m. Morning/^Star An Evangelical Covenant Community. middlevilleyouthgroup.com 640 Arlington Court • Middleville Next to Tires 2000 ' MomingStarChurchOnline.org f A Church for all Ages » t J 11 Traditional: 9 AM & as? 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse Contemporary: 11 AM 405 N. M 37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-5463 Saturday Evening Mass..................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm (Bib dFBletfjotnsft Ourdj J Sunday Worshi|t Presbyterian Mass Times: Saturday...................... Sunday......................... Sunday (Spanish Mass) 269.743.4104 ft .11 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Services: 10:00 a.m. .6:45 p.m. .6:45 p.m. PLA CE for Y O U M www.fbcmiddleville.net . SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Alan Moody. Youth Pastor Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 Associate Pastor Phone:(616)868-6437 a*'1 MIDDLEVILLE ’ SUMMER SERVICE TIMES Considering becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information. www.FirstChurchHastings.org CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST qA*o». 11:15 a.m. Sunday School for AH Ages Elementary Youth meets 2nd Thurs. @ 6 p.m. Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays @ 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays @ 6 p.m. Rev. Jodie R. Flessner, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 616-891-8648 Good Shepherd I Lutheran Church l 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, SUNDAY: 9:30am/11am 20 State Street Middleville. Ml / www.tvcweb.com to to Fortt* I tot 908 W. Main Street, Middleville 9266 Parmelee Road (Missouri Synod) Worship.................................................... 9:30a.m. Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Sunday School.............................. 11:00 ea.m. Church phone (269) 795-8816 Adult Bible Class............................ 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages .com - Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor Church: (269) 795-2391 * PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GOD'S WORD NOURISHES Pastor Terry Kenitz www.caledoniaumc.org Fortlki “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace' KWH X w Peace C H u It C M ^orshi war theheart Confessions of Truth ■■ ■ | ■ a — A full Gospel Bible Church where “Everybody is Somebody" ▼ Come worship with us -------------- Schedule of Services:---------------- Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-9623 Talk to Me Saturday: 6:00 pm Sunday: 9: u am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm message series Beginning Sept. 7&8 • 28 & 29 -a - ------- — 4 ^cornerstone . Lakeside •• Celebrating 50 Years in 2012" - Sunday School for all ages Sunday Worship SUADRYS AT 8:30 & ILOOAm www.lakesidecommunity.org ojwuj.PeoceChurch.ee / 616.891.8119 Wednesday AWANA Midweek Prayer Interim Pastor. Charles Steiner www.yvhitneyvillebible.org MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Jr. & Sr. Youth Group Contemporary Worship ........................ .9:30 a.m. Sunday School.......................................... 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher Church Office: (616) 868-6402 6:00 p.m. to* 6:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. IFCA * II®; Whitneyville Fellowship Church 4935 Whitneyville Ave Located between 52nd and 48lh St. Morning Worship Service.... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service . 5:30 p.m. Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org -616-868-0621 middlevillecrc.org Middleville Unted Methodist Church Office: (269)795-9266 Yankee Springs Bible Church — Saints Andrew & Matthias 3ft ^Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. i: ■. --4 A “Lighthouse" on the corner... '-I I—I proclaiming the Truth from Gods Word. Morning Worship.......................................... 10:00 a.m. - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children's ministry during worship \ H (616) 891-8661 CHRISTIAN REFORMED 111 Church St. 0 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto 11 Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto ♦-WRI Zhurch wwv/cornerstonemi.org 4 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue Bible ^Church W hi Pastor Tony Shumaker J 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) 47 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 10:00 A.M. Holy Communion Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 www.umcmiddleville.org http://netmlnistries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 I — 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 06800318 • A. �1 The Sun and News, Saturday, September 21, 2013/ Page 5 > Xk Barry County health rankings to be discussed II ■ J J? w At J | . —* Ji I j . ----- - X X t Tjt w* *** Jg X I 1 —- S ij>. « -T*-v r ♦• r I i•'W 3 it * r r / x. •• s 5 Members of the artist group known as W.H.A.T. pose in front of their ArtPrize exhibit in Grand Rapids. Pictured, from left, are Margie Erlandson of Ada, Linda Bravata of Caledonia, Susie Hall of Caledonia, Sue Ferrell of Grand Rapids, Gail Conlan of Holland, Eun-Jin Lee of Grand Rapids, Sue Schneider of Newaygo, and IW Bonnie Slayton of Middleville. W.H.A.T. artists create ArtPrize piece Si style and medium, a “page” of a book of compassion. Each piece also contains a strand of red thread which symbolizes the connection between people who meet. The W.H.A.T. Artists have been meeting since 1998, and have been com­ passionately creating art to empower and assist women and their families through scholarship, sponsorship. The artist group known as W.H.A.T., (Women Having Art Together or Women Having Art Therapy, depending on the day), has an entry in ArtPrize 2013. The group has exhibited since the beginning of ArtPrize, this being the fifth year. The group's entry this year is titled “Compassion Unfolding,” each of the artists creating, in their own •’ * It. I The and contributions. group's entry is at Central District Cyclery at 52 Monroe Center, (the Monroe Mall). This year's W.H.A.T. Artists are Linda Bravata of Caledonia, Mary Buffin of Grand Rapids, Gail Conlan Margie Holland, of Erlandson of Ada, Sue Ferrell of Grand Rapids, Susie Hall of Caledonia, Eun-Jin Lee of Grand Rapids, Verna Lubin of Grand Rapids, Marjorie Oostenbrug of Grand Rapids, Ruthven Jeanette of Wayland, Sue Schneider of Newaygo, Bonnie Slayton of Middleville, and Marta Swain of Grand Rapids. I Foot fit J nkle Pali A1' 1 KENT PODIATRY A 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. CALEDONIA, Ml Diabetic Foot Care & More • h w. The Barry County Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon, “Health Rankings: How does Barry County measure up?” to share details behind county rankings and help local busi­ ness leaders continue to improve employee health and wellness while improv­ ing the bottom line. The luncheon will be Friday, Sept. 20, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pennock's Conference Center. The pro­ gram will be presented by staff from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. The local health depart­ ment released health rank­ ings for Barry County earlier this year, rating both health outcomes and health factors compared to 82 other coun­ ties in Michigan. oth the health outcomes and the health factors rankings will be discussed. While Barry County ranks high in social and economic factors, it ranks low in health behaviors. “The program will feature information you can use to small, healthy promote changes 'within your business, said Shelli Smith, community health specialist with health the health department. “Employees and patrons making healthier choices have less sick days and reduced medical expenses. MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED INCLUDING MEDICARE & MEDICAID GOTO MD urn — 1 shows at ArtPrize 1 On Staff at all Grand Rapids Hospitals § Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Bard Bloom, O.D. J Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations * Hastings il? 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 r•• I Wayland I tifi L 216 N. Main 792-0515 Middleville artist InSoon Felch has artwork submitted in ArtPrize. Her painting, “The Beginning and the End,” is located at the Gerald R. Ford Museum in down­ town Grand Rapids, 303 Pearl St. Felch has an art studio out­ side Middleville. She grew up in Seoul, Korea, and moved to the United States where she has studied, taught and judged art. Sunday Services start al 830AM and II00AM / Sunday School for al ages at 10 00AM. K * ll 1 __ > . 4 > r » 'V 9 II J SUNDAY SGHOOI for all ages starts at KM)0AM. o £7 V H ] iPhones , ' _____ ___________________________ ________ o o <> I d 06822 ul CARAWAY STRf I T is a Sesame style performance lliat Street style teaches kids liow ho vi much Cod byes loves leaches them. If meets from 6 00-7 00PM. Computer Repair^ I 269.282.6587 ■i JAMM KS isfor kids wlio love to sing. It runs SW 530PM. I 00 I CALEDONIA RENTAL-ALL, INC. 06822474 www.PeaceChurch.cc (/b() Cherry Vdley Road in MicWdviic / 616 I I P Sales & Service for (Jiris 1st 7th Grade 8IH ® SCAG Husqvarna Simply rhe Rest | 12800 M-179 Hwy. Wayland, Ml • By Gun Lake McDoanlds I For Boys 1st 6th Grade 1 MerLex On Wheeled Merchandise with purchase of $1,500 or more to qualified buyers. 11 J Perce JrmmerS A . • we fix o a - l O Financing Available Ihe 'M aid Hth Wednesdays of each month are are kids kids'’ nights al at Peace. ''roqramminq Proaraniminq n runs from "" 630 800PM. Aw-. € O Above Cost On In Stock ... Lawn Mowers • Rototillers Line Trimmers V/edncsday Nigh ts Sunday Nights © KDZ WORSHIP is a fun. alternative service meeting durina during both both oir oir 830 830 and and 100AM mooting services. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. s o ► •• 1^1 i 1 _ _ ’ Sunday 77 Moniings 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 7Cash prices, No credit cards please. CHURCH . - ./a - 616-891-2020 10% I Peace www.caledoniavisioncenter.com ^SEPTEMBER 23 - 28 * A place for kids! Great Product Selections! CLEARANCE ■ MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED ,06801160 is' 8 END-OF-SUMMER Middleville artist Board Certified Professional Services! HUGE 891-9133 TJ EMILEY, DPM the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Pennock Health Services, is free to attend. RSVPs are required by emailing carol@mibarry.com or calling the cham­ ber, 269-945-2454. Community leaders, busi­ ness owners, community members as well as those related to the health care field are encouraged to attend. Saturday Hours K A"» w The event will feature information from the health rankings, as well as success stories from businesses that made small health-related changes, said Smith. The health department is available to help business owners assess their worksite wellness needs and suggest to small-scale changes improve employee and com­ munity health, she added. This program, hosted by 9800 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. • CALEDONIA • 616-891-0050 HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:30AM TO 5:30PM SATURDAY 7:30AM TO 5:00PM �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 21, 2013 Casting to Reconnect program donates to kids Scott Baldwin and his daguhter Kaitlynn show off their day’s catch with pro angler Vern Finch on Gun Lake. Casting to Reconnect is a program to help kids affiliat­ ed with Caledonia American Legion Memorial Post 305 to reconnect with their return­ ing combat veteran parent. HOMES FOR LEASE f from only t J T $829/mo. Beautiful and Spacious 3 bedroom/2 bath homes full appliance package/ wonderful amenities $20 Application Fee / $99 Closing Fee $299 Security Deposit SUN HOMES at: Country Meadows Village 5401 76th Street, SE, Caledonia, MI (888) 876-0239 • (888) 439-8350 8 www.4countrymeadowsvillage.com Expires 9/30/2013 EHO, WAC A joint venture between the Caledonia post and St. Croix Rods staffer Sherri Cosgrove, of Hastings, the program donates rod and reel packages to children of returning combat veterans as a tool to help families catch up on each other’s lives and memories. What started out as the donation of one rod and reel donated by Cosgrove as a thank you to Post 305, has now expanded to three rod and reel packages with addi­ tional donations from St. Croix Rods and from Al and Pete's Sport Shop in Hastings. Additions to the program have included a guided fish­ ing trip on Gun Lake award­ ed to “Junior Hero” Kaitlynn Pictured, from left, receiving rod and reel packages are children and their parents Jada and Janell Vos, Tom and Kaitlynn Baldwin, Evangelia and Chuck Murgia with St. Croix pro staffer and project coordinator Sherri Cosgrove in back. J!#?5* 1**7 , ■ stk —_ »• * 4 jit®' Tom Basarabski, commander of the Caledonia American Legion, Vern Finch, Tom Hyde, Son’s of American Legion commander and Lisa Hyde Women’s Auxiliary com­ mander with the donated rods and reels. Be "SENSIBLE" about your water! TASTE THE DIFFERENCE Baldwin by semi-profes­ sional fisherman Vern Finch. Fishing packages were also presented to all children in the program who each Over 35 years of experience AYNARD ’ J WATER CONDITIONING REVIEW, continued from page 1-------- VtNARD'B received a $150 fishing package to share with their returning parent. This is the first year of the Casting to Reconnect pro­ gram with the Caledonia Post, but officials say, hope­ fully, not the last. Call 945-9554 any time for classified ads I *7*' I I (nis tali' tote! tit® I ta»a 63^2 dh SHCfin] a WATER CONDITIONING JW —— ULC I I I I I I I I I I I going to the ZBA would not 1r require Reynolds to pay another application fee, SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS moved to deny the permit. RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL His motion was approved SERV/C/NG ALL MAKES AND MODELS If* F unanimously. A On the agenda for discus-\•r a sion only was a request by Bottled water at your tap ■ a*. Gene Benting, operator of a jr * self-storage facility at 9790 with a water purification Cherry Valley Ave., for a system from Maynards. u H third storage building on the site. The original site plan • Clear was approved for three build­ ings in 1986; only two were • Fresh built. Despite changes to the zoning district to C-2 and the • Healthy restriction of self-storage a facilities to the Light• Safe Industrial classification, he Without the feels he was grandfathered in and should be able to build contaminants found in the building; however, his ordinary tap water! 1986 site plan has expired. He further argues that the Stop in for your free absence of successful com­ water test! mercial activity, citing the empty restaurant building, aynard s means allowing him to build -ARWATER conditioning his third building would not harm any other business. No action was taken. 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We will get it done for you vluto-Owners Insurance ff • • 0 ywi \Auto-Owneri buurance Lk c> a**— % �The Sun and News, Saturday, September 21, 2013/ Page 7 Financial Focus Caledonia Women’s Club members urged to share stories •1 Provided by Andrew McFadden of Edward Jones 11 ■> ■ : r Consider your investment strategy at each “season” of your life I -'— J fill <1 kJ b V1 >■ u Deb Moore said recording personal history can be as simple as responding to a prompt, such as telling about a time of feeling lucky. I Members of the Caledonia Women’s Club were inspired to start sharing snippets of their lives when a personal historian spoke at the September club meeting. Deb Moore began her •It journey of recording family histories while working on her daughter’s baby book genealogy chart. As she logged names, dates and 4 photos, she began searching for the stories behind the data. These remembrances, though they might seem mundane to the one telling the story, had tremendous value as family history. Now a member of the Association of Personal Historians, Moore has helped many individuals and fami­ lies record their memories, as well as compiling business histories and working with the Veterans History Project. Moore illustrated how easy it can be to begin recording a personal history by asking the Women’s Club ladies to pair up and share a time when they were lucky — a prize won, a crisis avert­ ed, a chance meeting. She talked about how children and grandchildren value these personal glimpses into the lives of their parents and grandparents. Recording per­ sonal stories is a way to pre­ 11 A i V-J V I A IRB I )J ££ i 5i art* x utf® Kill di I am L—— serve family history, remi­ nisce and document memo­ ries, and create a lasting gift for loved ones. Many resources are avail­ able for recording memoirs or family histories, including Moore’s website, www.TheStoriesOfY ourLife .com, and books such as The Memoir Project by Marion Roach Smith and For All Time by Charles Kempthome. A “Cooking Up Good Memories” class combining recipes and family histories is available through Aquinas College’s Osher Lifelong Institute Learning in October. The increased inter­ est in family history can be seen in television programs, including “Who Do You Think You Are?” (TLC) and “Genealogy Roadshow” and “Our American Family” (both on PBS). Moore ended her presenta­ tion by reminding listeners, “Someone from the future is waiting to hear from you,” she said. “Don’t disappoint . them.” For the business portion of the Caledonia Women’s Club meeting, West Central District President Karen Merchant reported on the GFWC district meeting to be held Friday, Sept. 27, begin- ning at 9:30 a.m. at Peace Church in Middleville. This for is an opportunity Women’s Club members throughout West Michigan to connect and learn more about what GFWC is doing at local and state levels. Caledonia Women’s Club will have a booth at the Chamber Caledonia of Commerce Harvest Festival Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. adjacent to the Caledonia Library. More information about this event is available at caledoniachamber.com. Women’s Club members will begin selling 2014 KeyCard coupon books in October. Also in October, the Caledonia Education Foundation is holding its Foundation Fest in conjunc­ tion with the school’s homecoming parade and football game, and a member of Women’s Club has been selected as this year's hon­ ored alumnus. More infor­ mation can be found at caledoniacef.org. The next Women's Club meeting will be Monday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m. at the Caledonia Resource Center, and Bryan Harrison will be the guest speaker. Local women who are interested in serving the Caledonia community are invited to attend any events and meetings to get more about information the Caledonia Women’s Club. Phase five: Examining your estate plans — During your retirement years, if not sooner, you'll want to review your estate plans so that you can leave the legacy you desire. If you have a need to create or update your legal documents, such as a living trust and durable power of attorney, you should consider consulting a qualified estate­ planning attorney. You'll need to make the appropriate financial and investment decisions at many different times over the years. This may sound daunting, but with diligence and discipline, you can discover the paths to take as you move through the seasons of your life. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your Jones local Edward Financial Advisor. Phase four: Reaping the rewards — Now it's time to Phase one: Planning for possibilities — When you're young and you're starting out in the working world, your most immediate financial concerns may be to pay off student loans and then, possi­ bly, save for a down payment on a house. To address both •It these goals, you’ll need to budget carefully. And yet, even at this stage of your life, you should start thinking about saving for retirement — because time is your biggest ally. Consequently, if you work for an employer who offers a retirement plan, such as a 401(k), contribute What you can afford. At the very least, put in enough to eam your company's match­ ing contribution, if one is offered. You may also want to open an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). enjoy the results of your life­ time of hard work and your many years of saving and investing. You may have to tap into your retirement accounts, so you'll need to choose a sustainable annual withdrawal rate. 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I COUPON PER CUSTOMER Call Dann Mulder at 616.891.2530 or apply at www.unitedbankofmichigan.com Local * Trusted * Fair 11 9357 Cherry Valley (In the D&W Plaza), Caledonia f L / Nails & Spa • - .. •• �Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 21, 2013 ‘Ahoy, Mateys,’ Page students celebrate Talk Like A pirate Day Top right: Page students (from left) Lily Foy, Broklynne Shy and Ainsley Oliver cel­ ebrate Pirate Day at Page Elementary School. The international Talk Like a Pirate holiday was started in 1995 by John Baur and Mark Summers over a racquetball game. They continued their mostly private observance until 2002 when they sent their story to syndicated columnist Dave Barry who wrote about the idea for National Pirate Day and it gained national attention. b' WrrNEYViiiE I (itf Bible Church r— IFERENCE^ * A< *• I ho’s Watching the Children? ■1MJ i LF Friday, Sept. 27 700 PM Concert featuring "Alive Coffee and Cookies following Saturday, Sept, 28 9:30 AM At right: Page Elementary students cele­ brated International Talk Like a Pirate Day Thursday by dressing and talking like pirates. There was an educational back­ ground to the fun activities, as well, with teachers incorporating pirate les­ sons in writing, math and other skills throughout the day. Pictured are Page Elementary Principal Mike Gelmi with student Gianna Perra. ■ Sunday, Sept. 29 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM | James Geurink A* J with Baptist Children's Home 13 6:00 PM Bob & Suzie Flanders | taI * 1t with Spear International Nathan Venton with 'Build-China’ 11:00 AM Brunch Monday, Sept. 30 6:00 PM Round Table Informative time visiting with several 7:00 PM Dick Larson with Forgotten Man Ministries different mission groups and missionaries Pizza and Soda will be-served 1^ -Cl ♦** __ JR* I 4 TM 1/ — X 4 i$ I IJ?I ■* Whitneyville Bible Church is located at 8655 Whitneyville Avenue - Please join us! I I ole Li® H Test drive the future of health care B L Get behind the controls of our new da Vinci® surgical system ■ |r: Thursday, September 26, 2013 ■ 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. /ai; jui Pennock Conference Center 1009 West Green Street in Hastings ", ... n ... ■ Pennock invites you to attend our da Vinci Open House on Thursday, September 26. .•jEmploymentGroup Measurably better employees. ™ I We encourage everyone to try out this new, sophisticated robotic surgical system. You will observe how physicians are able to perform complex surgical procedures Our Customers-are Hiring in Battle Creek and Marshall! through very small incisions, making surgery less invasive for the patient. There will also be • DENSO has over 100 Immdeiate Openings!: Hiring all shifts, trial-hire. and tour the newly renovated patient areas at Pennock. No reservations are necessary. I ENNOCK Health Services I. ® ■T ft Payrates start at $9-$9.50/hr + .30 for 2nd and 3rd shifts - up to $13.90 at hire-in - Battle Creek r Inspectors, Machine Operators, and Assemblers: $9-10/hr, all shifts, 6+ months exp required - Southern Grand Rapids • Project Work: $9/hr to start, able to work all 3 shifts - Battle Creek • Material Handlers/Forklift Operators/Warehouse: $9-10.50/hr, all shifts, trial-hire, 6+ mos recent history - Battle Creek • General Labor: $8.50/hr, many sit-down jobs, all shifts - Hastings 5 ' Machinists: $12/hr, 1st shift, 10-hour days, CNC exp a plus - Hastings Industrial, Assembly, and Machine Operators; $9/hr, .50 raise after 90 days, all shifts - Hastings CAD Technician: $18-$21/hr, 6-month contract, 1st Shift with weekday OT, 2+ yrs exp with AutoCAD software, Lisp/VBA programming exp, strong PC skills - Battle Creek opportunities to speak with the Pennock physicians who are certified in robotic surgery *•- I te da Vinci at Pennock s EG JOB FAIRS Union Township Branch Library 195 N. Broadway St, Union City Tuesday, Sept 24,9:00 a un. -11:30 a.m. Albion Ml Works! > > 101 North Abion St, Albion I » ' JL Im Wi ■ ho T’Sj Wednesday, Sept 25,1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |fl Delton District Library W 1 330 North Grove, Delton I r.. I is Tuesday, Sept 24,2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. i —A r, Friday, Sept 27,9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Branch County Ml Works! 210 Vista Dr, Coldwater You must complete the entire on-line application at www.employmentgroup.com before the Job Fair *** I 4651 West Dickman Road • Battle Creek • 269.660.35 • • 211 East Michigan Ave. • Marshall ■ 269.789.1024 3230 Broadmoor Ave., SE Ste A • Grand Rapids • 616.949.2303 facebook.com/employmentgroup I) jk ' 1\ I �I r The Sun and News, Saturday, September 21, 2013/ Page 9 A' V * r; rV W r * A w@ mDw to tp® wl Dear Readers, *** One year ago, with some apprehension, I wrote to you with an appeal for assistance in helpin^ address the threats that every print publication faces in today’s changing world. JW. My anxiety came not so much from how readers might respond to our free circulation newspapers proposing a voluntary subscription program, but if readers would respond at all. What would it mean if we heard nothing? That folks don’t read our publications? That the printed word truly is out of fashion? ■ I shouldn’t have spent a minute worrying. Though we know from other free circulation newspapers around the country that the financial benefits of a voluntary subscription program take some time to build, I was overwhelmed by the comments I received from readers - along with their financial support and others who could offer at least words of encouragement. Your written and spoken thoughts were truly the greatest gift we at J-Ad Graphics could have received. 4 1 I I• <kM. J r. a * * S’ •t .1 I __ JFj art Kirin » ^•s fy.' r? 10 $ As I write today in launching our second annual request for your assistance, we take some comfort in what looks to be a fragile economic recovery in our state. The costs associated in providing a newspaper for our community still, however, place us under considerable duress. As the costs of newsprint and ink continue to fluctuate, the price to deliver our publications to your door has caused us the greatest concern and struggle. We’re also cognizant of the changing demographics not only in Barry County, but across our great country. Younger people are receiving their news electronically and losing touch with the importance of the printed word as a record of and an opportunity for deeper contemplation of the vital events occurring in their world. The Jacobs family long ago saw the values in community and the role of a newspaper to draw it together. Today, our company remains dedicated to the mission of providing that link to each other in the roduction of our printed news products. We will not ignore the wonders of modern day communication and our response to them, however. Our intention, with the continued support of our readers and the community, is to build a greater electronic presence for our newspapers. Our goals include improving our website to include interactivity with our readers through posted comments to the accounts written by our reporters. We also are taking steps to assist our advertising customers in using our print editions as a platform which can help direct their customers to their websites and social media outlets. a It »»* -a a a Our primary focus, however, will continue to be our presence as Barry County’s foundational news source. In meetings I’ve attended with major advertisers, I’ve learned that print advertising continues to be the most effective means by which they reach their customers. You see that every week, especially with the inserts »*! that major companies use in our newspapers. A &J. We feel a special obligation to our readers, though, in helping to define and to showcase the community in which they’ve chosen to live. As newspapers around the country - and especially in small r I I ■ 1 I I i>J ’*7^52 communities -- have shut down their printing presses, they’ve left a void that’s being filled by news organizations from larger, neighboring cities. I know I am not the only Barry County resident who’s been disturbed when I see Barry County featured on a television news program for some salacious or embarrassing piece of news. I do not want my community defined by an outside news outlet that drives into town only to cover a news event that will be sensational or humorous to their viewers. Our publications also report the news - both the good and the bad. But, overwhelmingly, we provide a look at our community that affirms each of our decisions to make our homes in Barry County. That’s why we need your help again this year. Look next week for a tear off coupon that can be used to offer the level of contribution you can manage this year. You are certainly welcome to mail it to us at PO Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 or to drop it off at our office located at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. In the Oct. 5 edition of our publication, we will include a return mail envelope for your convenience. We’re also in the process of setting up an electronic program to receive your gifts on our website at www.hastingsreminder.com that will appear under the Community Funding link. Notice, we’ve left ample room for your comments. We’re anxious to again hear your thoughts and ideas. So many of our stories salute your friends and neighbors who serve our community. Maybe that’s why I feel so gratified this year to be requesting your assistance once again. Your support will help us to continue to cover the news throughout Barry Sincerely, Fred Jacobs Vice President, J-Ad Graphics . J fa- ■e- 1351N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings. Ml 49058 269-945-0554 BTi Graphics �Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday. September 21, 2013 From Our Readers Man who killed teen in 2007 I charged in murder of cousin Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Keep an eye on the greater good To the editor: The recent story in Middleville concerning the village manager is a prime example of single-minded public servants. If you have followed any of the news on most of the village council meetings. - the two council members not pleased with the manager’s decision to seek employment, in my opinion, are the primary rea­ son for the job search. Having reported to a board for years, J would have start­ ed the search also, based on the accusations and ques­ tions leveled at the manager over the past year. Unfortunately, in a small town, we end up with per­ sons in government who are more concerned about their names or picture in the paper or their own personal agenda versus that of the citizens they represent. On a positive note, it is a much smaller number than those seeking to support g i leadership and moving forward. Personally, I have found dealing with the manager to »!• be a positive professional •• experience. Based on recent reported news concerning the village, it seems most of it has been on the upwardmoving forward swing. As CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting Minutes The minutes for the September 4th, 2013 Township Board of Trustees Meeting which were approved on September 18th, 2013, are posted at the Township Offices at 8196 Broadmoor Ave, and on the website at •II www.caledoniatownship.org. 06822418 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 _______________ 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388_______________ LEGAL NOTICE Township of Yankee Springs arry County, Michigan PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township " ard of the Township of Yankee Springs proposes to implement improve­ ments consisting of the control of nuisance aquatic plant species in Payne Lake, and to create 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 imple­ mented 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 with deeded or dedicated access to Payne Lake in Yankee Springs Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received an estimate of the costs of such improvements in the amount of $17,500 per year for five years (2014 to 2018), 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 project, • •X 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 held at the Yankee Springs Township Hall located at 284 North Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan, commencing at 6:30 p.m. on October 10, 2013. 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 •I* will nsider 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 revi­ sions, corrections, amendments, or changes to said cost esti­ mates or to said Special Assessment District. All interested persons are invited to be present at the afore­ said time and place and to submit comments concerning any of the foregoing. 06822 Yankee Springs Township Board 284 North Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 always, you spend too much time fussing over the issues is a detriment of the greater good. Jerry Welsh, Middleville THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD September 9, 2013 CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Bremer with Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL AND ATTEN­ DANCE - Members present: Bremer, Buckowing, DeMaagd, Eavey, Kenyon, Vlietstra & Wake. Others present: Getty, Middleton, fifteen other public. BUSINESS - Set closing time at 9:30 p.m. on motion by Kenyon, support by Wake (all Ayes). Approve agenda as amended on motion by Wake, support by Buckowing (all Ayes). Approve Consent Agenda as printed on motion by Buckowing, support by Wake (all Ayes). PUBLIC COMMENT Discussion on drilling rig on M37 north of Parmalee by concerned rAQirtantc DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS - Approve bills totaling $51,779.34 on motion by Buckowing, support by Vlietstra (all Ayes). • CLERK’S REPORT - Update on activities within the depart­ ment. TREASURER’S REPORT •:• Update on activities within the department. BUSINESS -Approve com­ pleting Ballot to Amend Barry County Central Dispatch 911 Service Plan with yes vote on motion by Buckowing, support by APPJ2Y? adoption of Resolution 08-2013 Resolution to Opt Out of Barry County Resolution #13-11 on motion by Wake, support by Kenyon (all Ayes). Approve offer of full time position to zoning administrator effective 30 days after notice to Village of Middleville on motion by •]•!•. Buckowing, support by Eavey (six Ayes, one No). Approve removal of tree in cemetery by Hometown Tree Service at cost of $1,100 on motion by Eavey, •]•!•. support by Vlietstra (all Ayes). Approve resurfacing of Township hall parking lot by A-1 Asphalt at cost of $1,072 on motion by Wake, support by Buckowing (all Ayes). Approve budget amend­ ment to General Fund on motion by Vlietstra, support by Buckowing (all Ayes). PLANNING & ZONING Approve appointment of Wandrie to ZBA with term ending November 30, 2013 on motion by Bremer, support by Vlietstra (all Ayes). EMERGENCY SERVICES Update on activities within the department. Approve sending Middleton to AccuMed seminar on motion by Vlietstra, support by • •!•. Buckowing (all Ayes). Approve hiring process for paid-on-caU firefighters Lipscomb and Barlow on motion by Buckowing, support •]•!• by DeMaagd (all Ayes). COUNTY REPORT Stolsonburg reviewed activities from Barry County Board of Commissioners. COMMITTEE REPORTS Update and discussion on vari­ ous meetings and progress of Committees. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Becky Schultz, Deputy Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at thornappletwp.org o( at the Township Hall during regular business hours. Kyle Wilson, 23, who was convicted of fatally slabbin * a Barry County teen in 2007, was arraigned in Kent County Court this week on open murder charges for the death of his usin in Alpine Township. Wilson was arrested Sept. 14 and charged with open murder in the death of randon Nelson, 33. Wilson reportedly told the court he had been living in the apart­ ment with his cousin for about nine months. According to police. Nelson died from blunt force trauma. In addition to the open murder charge, Wilson now faces a charge of being a habitual offender. In 2007, Wilson pleaded uilty to manslaughter of Jordan Nink of Orangeville who was 15 years old when he was killed July 4, 2007. Wilson was 17 at the time. With the plea agreement. Wilson’s original charges of second-degree murder and possession of a controlled substance were dismissed by the Barry County Prosecuting Attorney’s office, then headed by Tom Evans. Wilson was sentenced Nov. 28, 2007, to three years in prison for the death of Nink. He also was reportedly •3 placed on parole after his release. According to information from the Kent County Sheriff’s Department, Wilson was interviewed at the sheriff's department where officers said he said admitted his involvement in the murder of his cousin. Wilson is being held in the Kent County Correctional Facility. He is scheduled to appear in Kent County Court again Sept. 30. & / O' ft' (1 0 IK i I Duncan Creek Farm open for National Alpaca Farm Days visits Middleville’s Duncan Creek Farm will be open to visitors from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29 as part of National Alpaca Farm Days. Visitors are encouraged to visit to learn more about raising alpacas, to find out •It more about the animals, their luxury fibers they produce, and why the alpaca business is ideal for environmentallyconscious farmers. The farm is owned by John Van Prooyen. Durin the open farm hours, visitors IRVING TOWNSHIP can tour the farm, pet the alpacas, observe the babies, learn more about carding and spinning fiber, see alpaca products from raw fleece to •finished goods and more. There will be raw honey samples for hives on the farm and cider and donuts. There is also a collection of antique John Deere trac­ tors on display. Duncan Creek Farm is % located at 5510 Stimson Rd., mile one north of Middleville on the comer of M-37 and Stimson Road. To find out more about National Alpaca Farm Days visit — www. National AlpacaFarmD ays.com. To learn more about Duncan Creek Farm, visit www.duncancreekalpacas.com or call 269-795-1275. >61 “ I I- .>•» .iik1 ^1® k YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP y. isii BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 n»l _______________ 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388_______________ LEGAL NOTICE Synopsis IRVING TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting September 11, 2013 Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 pm with pledge to flag & moment of silence for 9/11 victims. All board members present. Four guests present. Received: Fire, assessors, and commissioners reports, •I* board comments, public input. Vern Hartman explained to the board regarding natural gas com­ ing to southern part of township. Treasurer's report placed on file for audit. Approved: Clerk’s August 14, 2013 min­ utes ' Payment of bills Supervisor to attend MTA sem­ . inar Resolution 2013-7 to opt out of mute swan county resolution Meeting adjourned at 7:51 pm Next meeting is October 9, 2013 Attested to by Jamie Knight, Supervisor Submitted by Carol Ergang, Clerk The complete transcript of the minutes may be viewed on www.irvingtownship.org OB Owl* 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 retai’a; 1M1 Township of Yankee Springs Barry County, Michigan PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Yankee Springs proposes to implement improve­ ments consisting of the control of nuisance aquatic plant species in Barlow Lake, and to create 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 imple­ mented and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is proposed to include all parcels of land abutting Barlow Lake and back lots with deeded or dedicated access to Barlow Lake in Yankee Springs Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received an estimate of the costs of such improvements in the amount of $12,000 per year for five years (2014 to 2018), 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 project, 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 held at the Yankee Springs Township Hall located at 284 • • North Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan, commencing at 6: II p.m. on October 10, 2013. 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. | knit’ li ‘•II. ■ latent; Mita ‘he 4*- ? s 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 advertising for real estate accept any which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that written objections V At such hearing, *•* the board will consider ----- --- —any 7 ........ J 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 revi­ sions, corrections, amendments, or changes to said cost esti­ mates or to said Special Assessment District. . '.i 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. All interested persons are invited to be present at the afore­ said time and place and to submit comments concerning any of the foregoing. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. r 06822505 06800158 A Yankee Springs Township Board 284 North Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 » COUM MOUMMQ OPPOWTVHITY Vii •f �The Sun and News, Saturday, September 21, 2013/ Page 11 Scots keep their unbeaten Blood drives scheduled in area mark intact with White wins Caledonia got an unassist­ It was a busy week, but a the ball was bouncing around productive one for the and he had to make some dif­ ed goal from Gauthier to tie the game after he intercepted Caledonia varsity boys ’ soc­ ficult stops,” Niles said. •B The Fighting Scots scored a clearing attempt, side­ cer team. The Fighting Scots five minutes into the first 10- stepped an East Kentwood improved to 4-0 in the OK minute overtime period and defender and lifted a shot White Conference with a 4-0 held on for a 2-1 victory at past the Falcons' goalkeeper. Fifer made nine saves to victory over East Grand Lowell Tuesday. Caledonia scored on a help his team to the win. Rapids Thursday and a 2-1 “Joe kept us in the game,” overtime win over Lowell counterattack after winning the ball off of a Lowell cor­ Niles said. “We got lucky on Tuesday. The first half of the con­ ner kick. The Scots’ Jake a few of their shots that hit ference season ends when Royce receive a nice setup the bar and the post, but we the Scots host Grand Rapids from Chase Hicks and hit the did what we needed to do to 18-yard shot, right inside the stay in the game.” Christian Tuesday. The Scots and Falcons Austin Coon scored twice box, to win the game. “It’s been a struggle for us went into the night ranked to lead Caledonia to the win over the Pioneers, and Zach to score goals,” Niles said. fourth and fifth in the state “We were getting our coaches' poll. Gauthier contributed a goal. East Kentwood outshot “Coon was a little bit chances, we just weren’t under the weather tonight, being aggressive enough in Caledonia 10-1, but couldn't take advantage of its pres­ but he still did what he had to the first half. “In the second half, we sure. do,” Caledonia head coach “They were really putting Christian Niles said. “Off the were a little bit stronger. We ball movement is really what started getting our chances, pressure on us, but we were and converted on a couple of stout defensively and did created his goal tonight.” Coon maneuvered his way them. It’s always a battle in what we needed to,” Niles said. “They had a good around the last East Grand the OK White Conference.” M tiller Drew Muller scored attack going, so this was a Rapids defender in a one-onone battle to find space for Caledonia’s other goal in the good challenge for us. We the shot that put the Scots up second half, with an assist had huge games from Jordan Veneman Nick and from Conor Keefe. 1-0 in the opening half. The Scots had a tough LoMonaco in the middle of Keeper Joe Fifer led the contest our defense. Really proud of way for the Caledonia non-conference defense, making six saves to Monday as well, only this the whole team really, they time there was no overtime. stepped it up in a big way.” earn the shutout. The Scots are now 8-0-3 The Scots ended in a 1-1 tie “Fifer had a couple good overall this season. at East Kentwood. close-quarter saves where •!• & ■,< b & *s w s ss ‘S * XS ■ji s: PARENTS, continued from page 1 ■■IIU ...» ^<3 I** ft z Ah 7 “It’s important when you call, that you identify where you’re calling from and say something positive about •B your district,” explains Cove. “Tell them what you like and how TK is doing a good job. They like to hear that. But then also tell them how they can help make public educa­ tion even better.” Cove says phone calls, which only take a few min­ utes, make an impact on leg­ islators and especially if they receive several phone calls from different people about the same issue. E-mails can also be effective, and she said neither one of those efforts has to take a large amount of time. ' “Some of our experience has been very eye-opening and frustrating,” admits Cove. “But we have to tell the legislators what we want. They work for us. We are III their bosses. ” Group members started Wednesday’s community forum by explaining to guests how education is funded. Snyder explained that, in 1994, the state approved Proposal A chang­ ing the way districts were funded from a property tax system to a system under which funds are doled out by the state. She explained Proposal A was supposed to help equal­ ize funding levels between districts with the state col­ lecting funds and then dis­ tributing the funds to schools. Snyder says it’s important •II to realize that Proposal A has not resolved all of those Thornapple inequities. Kellogg Schools is a base­ foundation district meaning the district receives the least amount of state funding per student. This year it’s about student. $6,966 per district Neighboring Caledonia, receives about $1,100 more per student and the discrepancies are even greater across the state. East Grand Rapids receives the same funding level as TK, but doesn't offer transportation for students. TK spends nearly $2 million per year out of its operational funds for transportation needs in the 125-square-mile district. Snyder says state funding must pay for operational costs within the district including teacher salaries and transportation. Districts are not allowed to ask their voters for additional opera• tional funds. However, districts can ask voters for mill­ ages to help with facility needs, technology and equip­ ment such as buses. “People need to realize that, since 2008, state fund­ ing has been cut by 9 percent - that’s $572 less per stu­ dent,” says Snyder. She says TK is not the only district facing these issues. Across the state two districts have closed in the last year and 56 schools are with operating budget deficits. Class sizes are get­ ting larger and some schools in the state have eliminated programs like elementary art, music and physical educa­ tion. The state uses the same funding mechanism for char­ ter cchools, Snyder says, even though 80 percent of all charter schools in the state are for-profit operations and exempt from public school rules. For example, she said charter .^schools 'are not required to admit students, don’t have to administer the same standardized testing, and can turn away students for different reasons includ­ ing special needs. She also mentioned issues with free on-line education that is being•sj heavily advertised now. She said most of those companies, like K-12 Inc., are not based in Michigan. If students choose •B to enroll, per pupil funding goes from Michigan to the home base of the program. But it’s not just legislation about funding that has organ­ izers of this group concemed. They also want to make certain legislators understand the basic needs of students. Currently, high school students face gradua­ requirements that tion include two years of foreign language and four years of math that must include Algebra 2. Some parents and legislators feel those requirements may be excessive for all students. Koski says through the parent group, she hopes leg3| ­ ■Sj islators gain a better understanding of public education needs and what the voters want from the state. “They have to hear from us. It’s as simple as that,” she says. For more information about the group, visit its Facebook Page at Parents for TK Schools, follow it on Twitter, or e-mail the group t a parentsfortkschools@gmail. Twitter: com, or on @parentsforTK. Upcoming Red Cross blood drives in this area include: ' Monday, Hastings Sept. 23, Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., noon to 5:45 p.m. Middleville 25, Sept. Wednesday, Township Thornapple Emergency Services, 128 High St., noon to 5:45 p.m. Hastings — Thursday, Oct. 10, First Presbyterian Church, 405 N. M-37 Highway, 1 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Delton Oct. 16, Delton Kellogg Middle School, 327 N. Grove St., 1 to 6:45 p.m. Anyone who is at least 17, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and has not donated blood for 56 days is eligible. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767. Bands Middleville TOPS 546 Frances shared a nutrition collecting The Sept. 16 meeting of opened with a song. Roll call magazine. Area captain Tammy is showed 19 members present. scrap metal The minutes of the Sept. 9 planning to visit the chapter Caledonia bands will host a scrap metal drive Saturday, Sept. 28, and Sunday, Sept. 29. Items may be dropped off at the football stadium park­ ing lot, 330 Johnson St., between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Items accepted through this drive include aluminum, copper, cast iron, sheet iron, screws and nails, unprepared iron, stainless steel, brass, car batteries, lawn mowers, electrie mowers, catalytic converters, appliances, Christmas lights, vehicle parts, computer towers, lap­ tops, cell phones and circuit boards. Items that cannot be accepted at this drive include televisions, speakers, monitors, keyboards or other mis­ •B cellaneous electronic waste items, meeting were approved as read, with the correction of the spelling of a name. Best loser for the week was Sharon, with Donna, Bonnie and Virginia all run­ ners-up. Weigh-in showed a club loss of 19.75 pounds. Jan won the food-chart with drawing Donna, Patricia, Joyce B., Betty, Sharon, Bonnie, Frances, Alice P. and Helen also par­ ticipating. Joyce F. lost the ha-ha box, and Frances won the 50/50 drawing, Phyllis reached the level ofKOPS. Oct. 21. Patricia concluded -the meeting with some amusing computer “language.” The meeting closed with the TOPS and KOPS pledges. The next meeting will be Sept 23. Visitors are welcome to attend the meetings each Monday at 500 Lincoln Meadows, beginning at 5 for weigh-in, with the meeting starting at 5:30 and ending at 6 p.m. For more information, call Patricia, 616-868-0463, or etty, 616-765-3483. Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads 1 1 DISTRICT, continued from page 1-------06822270 said that work done by the fire department had enabled the township to receive a new and lower rating from the Insurance Standards Organization from a Level 6 to a Level 5 beginning Jan. 1, 2014. The ISO rating is used by insurers to set rates for insurance coverage for home­ owners. He urged residents to contact their insurance agents so that they may receive any possible reduced rates for coverage. He added conversations with Davenport University and Farmers Insurance had also occurred about participation in parks and trails. He concluded his remarks by saying a series of reports would be forthcoming on the effects of development efforts and tax abatements. Robertson said he had fielded some objections from residents regarding penalties for late tax payments. He reminded taxpayers that materials dropped into the drop box on the due date are considered timely. Clerk Jennifer Christian added the township treats as timely those payments postmarked on the due date but received a day or two later. The next regularly sched•II uled meeting of the board will be Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. in the township offices at 8196 Broadmoor Avenue. -• Township of Yankee Springs 284 N BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 48333 269-795-9091 / FAX 268-795-2388 .•Sj YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP I ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 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 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2013 COM­ MENCING AT 7:00 •II P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml - BARRY COUN­ TY, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. ZBA 13-09-05 PARCEL 08-16-085-001-09. A request by Jason Engelsma Homes for the property located at 11779 Lakeridge Dr., Wayland, to build his home 13 feet from the Road R-O-W and 43 feet from the Water’s Edge. I 2. ZBA 13-09-06 PARCEL 08-16105-017-00. A request by Stephen Klotz of 2791 Russell Dr., Wayland, to build an outbuilding on the portion of the parcel on the west side of Russell Dr. The request is for a variance from the allowable maximum of 1600 •II sf to the desired 1878 sf. 3. ZBA 13-09-07 PARCEL 08-16-065-021-00. A request by Shashin Kothawala of 6914 Northstar Ave., Kalamazoo, to build a dwelling containing less than seven hundred twentwen­ ty (720) square feet of floor space on the first floor, exclu­ sive of the garage and other non-habitable areas. The varivari­ ance request is for a building currently under construction on Lot 26 - Shady Lane. 4. Such other business as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. • Please take further notice the the Township Zoning Ordinance and proposed changes will be available for public inspection during regular business hours and at the time of the public hearhear­ ing. Signed, written letters of comment will be accepted until October 4, 2013. 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 participate in the discussion of the above proposal(s). Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals Commission Larry Knowles Yankee Springs Township Zoning Administrator A « �Page 12/The Sun and News. Saturday, September 21,2013 I Turnovers help defending Scot football defeats ‘Dawgs Gold champs top the Troians by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There aren't many football leagues where you can turn the ball over five times against the defending conference champions and hope to win the football game. The OK Gold Conference certainly isn't one of them. A handful of turnovers helped Grand Rapids Catholic Central leave Bob White Stadium in Middleville with a 24-12 victory over Thornapple Kellogg Friday night. 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Teammate Connor Collier added two catches for 30 yards and led TK on the ground with 14 carries for 98 yards. Dan Yates chipped in 11 rushes for 38 yards. The Cougars added some insurance in the fourth quar­ ter with field goal by Jake Rizik. The Trojan defense was stout for the most part. “(Catholic Central) did a lot of everything. I thought we were very good against their rushing offense and I thought we were very good against their passirtg offense. We had guys in the right places all night long. They had some kids that just made plays," Ruger said. Gabe Space led the Trojan defense with nine tackles. Jackson Bronkema had four tackles and an interception. Kameryn Kidder chipped in four tack­ les, including a pair of sacks. Ruger said that his team is battling some injuries right now, and got some new bumps and bruises to deal with during the contest with •4 the Cougars. He though Kaleb Amon and Andrew Kidd filled in well at times along the defensive line in place of injured teammates, and William Cridler stepped up when called upon to fill in on the interior of the offensive line. The Trojans are now 1-3 on the season, and 0-1 in the OK Gold Conference. They play their final non-conference contest of the season this coming Friday at Byron Center. •J Caledonia's varsity football team improved to 3-1 in the non-conference slate to start the season with a 52-27 victory at Grandville Friday. The Fighting Scots jumped on the Bulldogs early, building a 32-7 halftime lead, The OK White Conference season begins Friday for the Fighting Scots as they travel to take on Jenison. The Wildcats will J 6* 4^ fa ■y head into the contest with a I -3 record after giving up 42 points in back-to-back loss­ es to Reeths-Puffer and Rockford. J* Trojan boys’ soccer scores its first conference victories Thomapple Kellogg peppered the Wildcat goal with shots and a third of them found the net in a 5-1victory visiting Wayland over Tuesday, The Trojan varsity boys' soccer got its first OK Gold Conference win after break­ ing the game open in the second half. The Trojans and Wildcats were tied l-l at the half. TK head coach Larry Jachim said that nearly every player on the bench was a productive asset in the win. “It just seemed like everything was going our way," Jachim said. Five different players scored the five Trojan goals, one each for Luke Poholski, Kyle Clark, Caleb Sabri, Morgan and Jacob Westlake. Clark, Tyler Pohl and E had Brandon Boonstra assists for TK/ Andrew Rhoades made four saves in net for TK. while Brandon Burgess had ten stops at the other end for Wayland. TK followed up that victo­ ry with a 1-0 win over visit­ ing Coopersville in a non­ conference clash Wednesday. Kyle Clark scored the Trojans'Jone goal, getting a I z ■y pass in the comer from Tom Williamson and then using his speed to beat two Bronco defenders for the chance to get off a nice left-footed shot. “Our defense held on strong and shut the Broncos down," Jachim said. Rhoades made four saves, as did JakeJohnston for the Broncos. TK is now 2-1 -1 in the OK Gold Conference after scor­ ing a 3-0 victory at Ottawa Hills Thursday. TK returns to conference action at South Christian Tuesday then will be at Catholic Central Thursday. -•< Z* ft •'/: V if'1 4M I ijina Bjtatl1 itiai itKK 'Sils Mie dull in I mW '/»l I «M IT Solutions opens its new sho wroom in Caledonia aim Wi '9 •■Wi kw IT Solutions has been servicing businesses in the Caledonia and surrounding communities for more than 25 years. The business recently added retail sales to the existing consulting services and opened a showroom at 135 E. Main St., Caledonia. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 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Kellogg's Thornapple girls were also edged by the Sailors in Hastings,,25-30. Alexis Miller was the run­ away winner in the girls' race, finishing in 20:19. TK's Melissa Winchester was second in 21:13. TK also had Olivia Lamberg fourth in 21:58, Bryn Beyer seventh in 22:53, Taylor Ward eighth in 23:00 and Noah ninth in 23:01. In the other girls' races Wednesday, Wayland beat Sr il & .s:sx s:* Si s; s. < J" Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads Body Shop I J. i hl i If L- - i players and percussionists are welcome. No auditions are necessary. Rehearsals are from 7 to 9 p.m. The Thornapple Wind Band was formed in 1996 to enrich the lives of its mem­ bers and the surrounding community by offering concerts several times a year. The concerts are free, although donations to sup­ port the band's costs are wel­ come. 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September 21.2013 V TK/Hastings starts chase for third title with a win 4J $ A IF' >7* — - ji j I zJ K* RS v’. ■*- L * $ !■ - * —- r-r,. •i w ’I ■ TK/Hastings’ Libby Betcher races towards a first place finish in the 100-yard breast­ stroke during Tuesday’s non-conference dual with Unity Christian in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The OK Conference Tier II season started Thursday the for Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings varsity girls' swimming and diving team when it scored a 97-67 victory over visiting Ottawa Hills. The Trojans have won the last two league champi­ onships, as part of undefeat­ ed seasons. “These girls are talking about a three-peat," said TK/Hastings head coach Carl Schoessel. The TK/Hastings team lost some very talented swimmers to graduation last spring and the conference slate is a tough one this year, but Schoessel is very pleased with how hard his girls are working. They’re just very goalriented» and very excited,” Schoessel said. I told the girls Calvin Christian is going to be tough (in the conference), Wayland is goin 1 to be II tougher and Catholic Central is going to be the toughest. We'II see how it goes.” < Cl •4 The Trojans won their last non-conference dual before the conference slate, topping Unity Christian 105-78 in Hastings Tuesday, and the girls are now 4-0 overall on the year Coach Schoessel said he saw good drops in times from Jennifer Tuokkola in the 500-yard freestyle, Libby Betcher in the 100-yard breaststroke and also liked what he saw from Kayla Kroells in the 100-yard freestyle Tuesday against Unity Christian. Tuokkola was a part of four wins for the TK/Hastings team. She took the 500-yard freestyle in 5 minutes 41.99 seconds and the 200-yard freestyle in 2:12.06. She also teamed with Lauren Kroells, Betcher and Lauren Ricketts to win the 200-yard medley relay in 2:03.04 and with Kourtney Dobbin, Marissa Swanson and Kayla Kroells to win the 400-yard freestyle relay in 4:07.93. “The girls are working hard, v^ry, very hard and their times are coming along nicely,’’ Schoessel said after the meet. “There are going to be a couple of records that I 'll think are going to fall by the end of the year. No projec­ tions, I don’t want to put pressure on anyl•III*iy” Tuokkola was just four seconds shy of the school record in the 500-yard freestyle Tuesday, and a few other girls were close as well. Kayla Kroells won the 100-yard freestyle in 59.51 seconds and Betcher t •II k the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:12.87. TK/Hastings had the top three swimmers in each of the first two individual races of the evening. Behind Tuokkola in the 200-yard freestyle Hayley were Bashore (2:14.72) and Marissa Swanson (2:21.21). In the 200-yard individual medley, Hannah Bashore was first in 2:24.65, with Betcher second in 2:26.02 and Lauren Kroells third in 2:34.95. Hannah ashore, Swanson, Dobbin and Kayla Kroells teamed to win the 200-yard freestyle relay for TK/Hastings in 1:50.34. - ■ 'S’ TK/Hastings' Katie Beauchamp completes her first turn on the way to a third place finish in the 1 -yard freestyle during Tuesday's dual with Unity Christian in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK/Hastings had the top two teams in that race, with Betcher, Sam Richardson, Ricketts and Katie second in Beauchamp 1:54.14. The Trojan team also had Richardson win the 100-yard butterfly in 1:16.38, with Swanson second in 1:16.83. “Unity Christian is a very good team. We always like swimming against them,” Schoessel said. “They’ve been in our conference, and they’ve been out of our conference, and they’ve been in our conference and they’ve been out of our conference and I just wish that they would be in our conference and stay in our conference. They fit nicely with all the teams in our conference. We always enjoy having•- them here or going to their place.” The Crusaders took three wins. Unity’s Katie Vanlwaarden won the diving competition with a score of 185.65 with TK/Hastings’ Brie Sheldon second at 162.70. Mackenna Nesky won the 50-yard freestyle in 27.08 and her Crusader teammate Alexis Konynenbelt won the 100• yard backstroke in 1:05.82. TK/Hastings won every event in its league dual with Ottawa Hills Thursday, except for the two freestyle relays at the end of the evening. Laura Shinavier, McKayla Sheldon, Hannah Bashore and Kayla Kroells took the other relay for TK/Hastings, the 200-yard medley relay in 2:12.05. Lauren Kroells was the only TK/Hastings girl to win two individual events, finish­ ing the 200-yard individual medley in 2:33.88 and the 100-y ard backstroke in 1:11.80. Samantha Schullo won the 50-yard freestyle in 35.86, Kayla Kroells the 100-yard freestyle in 59.63, Swanson the 200-yard freestyle in 2:18.05 and Tuokkola the 500-yard freestyle in 5:40.31. Raelee Olson took the div­ ing competition for TK/Hastings with a score of 136.30. Hannah Bashore won the 100-yard butterfly in 1:04.46 and Betcher the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:13.45. The Trojans topped Fremont in a non-conference dual last week Thursday (Sept. 13), 104-64. TK/Hastings took wins in every race but the last one. Hannah Bashore, Betcher, Tuokkola and Dobbin won the 200-yard medley relay in 2:03.78 and the team of Hayley Bashore, Hayley Smith, Schullo and Swanson won the 200-yard freestyle relay in 2:03.49. Fremont took the win in the final relay, but the Trojan team of Katie Kelly, Cheyann Arens, Alexis Replogle and Schullo swimming exhibition had the best time in the 400-yard freestyle relay (5:51.77). Kayla Kroells won the 50yard freestyle in 27.59 and the 100-yard freestyle in 1:00.16. Tuokkola won the 200-yard freestyle in 2:14.53 and the 500-yard freestyle in 5:46.49. Hannah Bashore and Betcher won two individual events each as well. Betcher took the 200-yard individual medley in 2:30.23 and the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:13.97. Hannah Bashore won the 100-yard backstroke in 1:08.79 and the 100-yard butterfly in 1:03.72. In the diving competition, Olson won with a score of 141.30. J i.< • |ts^ Uikj'P KWffl (Mis ana kS* p ta M ’.II ■fata II. 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Wayland's Ali Martus had the day's low round, a 38. The next best score was a 43 from Hastings’ Kylee Nemetz. South Christian was led by a pair of 46s from Megan Wierenga and Nicole Hoekwater. Jessica Shier added a 49 and Grace Elenbaas a 47 for the Sailors. Mito i* for Behind Nemetz Hastings, Katie Brown and Courtney Rybiski each shot 48 while Ashley Potter added a 49. The Sailors’ fifth score was a 51 from Nicole Vanderyacht, edging the 52 from the Saxons’ Samantha Slatkin. • SCREENED TOP SOIL • STONES - Landscape and drainage • SAND - Fill or beach/play • DRIVEWAYS - Gravel, crushed concrete or asphalt S .2^ ■> k ** Hill f —a —a IV "I DON’S DOZING • 269-795-7830 J •> i �The Sun and News, Saturday, September 21, 2013/ Page 15 For Sale Business Services QUALITY BUILT & LOCALLY MADE: white cedar chairs. 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Call Brian GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. I I and Lowell 140. Olivia Bordewyk led the Fighting Scots, placing sixth A in 20:26.23. Maggie Dejong was 21st in 20:59.76, Amanda Sorokin 22nd in 21:00.21, Olivia Schroder 25th in 21.10.98 and Holly Rave 26th in 21:13.57. Jenison had Ellie Leonard win the meet with a time of 19:23.39, finishing ahead of teammates Bailey Johnson (19:31.15)i and Chelse j (19:36.60). VanSpronsen They were the only three girls to finish in under 20 minutes. The Caledonia boys and girls competed in the Spartan Invitational at Michigan State University last Friday (Sept. 13). The boys placed fourth in •n the 39-team Green Division. Novi won the boys’ team title with 203 points, followed by Livonia Churchill 230, Okemos 242, Caledonia 264, Linden 283, La Salle 299, loomfield Hills 314, East Kentwood 325, Davison 330 and Holt 334 in the top ten. Miller led the Scots with his 20th-place time of 16:38. Risner was 49th in 17:05, Jordan Bennett 54th in 17:08, Darby 70th in 17:18 and Feyen71stin 17:19. A pair of guys broke the 16-minute mark, with Connor Wuori from Portage Central win­ ning in 15:49 and Grand Ledge’s Michael Buffin sec­ ond in 15:52. * The Caledonia girls were also fourth, led by Bordewyk’s 27th-place time of 19:51. Warren Regina led the girls’ standings with 188 points. Linden was second with 226, followed by Forest 231, Hills • Northern Caledonia 258, Bloomfield Hills 266, Walled Lake Northern 302, Okemos 303, Livonia Churchill 307, Utica Eisenhower 316 and Temperance Bedford 336 in the top ten. .ehind Bordewyk for the Scots, Rave was 43rd in 20:10, Schroder 47th in 20:13, Sorokin 62nd in 20:29 and Dejong 79th in 20:39. Morgan Posthuma from Forest Hills Northern won the girls’ race in 18:15, one of six girls to finish in under 19 minutes. St. Johns’ Karrigan Smith was second in 18:30. TK spikers get by Cougars in OK Gold Conference dual Catholic Central tried to push it to five sets, but the Trojans stymied the Cougars. Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity volleyball team earned its first OK Gold Conference victory of the season Thursday by topping visiting Grand Rapids Catholic Central 26-16, 20-25, 25-16, 25-23. Sydney LeMay had 17 kills to lead the Trojan attack, while Jessica Ziccarello added 11, Amy Ziccarello ten and Sydney Krol eight. TK setter Holly Dahlke had 45 assists. Erin Scheidel had a team-high 15 digs for the Trojans. Catholic Central was led by Elizabeth McGovern with eight kills, Ellie Rodriguez with 26 assists, and Jordan with 12 digs. Kellogg’s Thornapple overall record this season is 19-3-1. The Trojans are back in action today (Sept. 21) at Caledonia’s Elite Classic. TK visits Hastings for an OK Gold Conference contest Thursday. Scots second to Eagles at jamboree at Thousand Oaks Caledonia’s varsity girls' golf team had three girls in the 40s, but Grand Rapids Christian had its top four under 50 to win Wednesday's OK White Conference jamboree at Thousand Oaks Golf Club. The Eagles won with a score of 174. The Scots were second at 194, followed by Forest Hills Central 198, East Grand Rapids 216, Lowell 216 and Jenison 229. Emily Short shot a 44 to lead Caledonia, Caledonia. while Maddie Poll added a 47, Maggie Zoller 48 and Ellie Poll 52. The Eagles had two girls best Short’s score, with Marissa David firing a 40 and Rachel Harkema 43. Christian also got a 45 from Emma DeWitt and a 46 from Anna Prince. The only other girls in the 40s were Evon Shay and Olivia Everin from Forest Hills Central who each shot 47s and Charlotte Hooker from East Grand Rapids who scored a 49. The Fighting Scots fell to former OK Gold Conference rival Hastings at Hastings Country Club Monday. The Saxons outscored the Scots 194-205. Katie Brown led the Saxons with a 43. Kylee ——— I I I 1 1 ; j ! Nemetz shot a 44 and Samantha Slatkin a 50. Hastings had Courtney Rybiski, Ashley Potter and Jackie Nevins each come in with a 57. Short led Caledonia with a 45, while the Scots also got a 50 from Maddie Poll and 55s from Zoller and Michaela Zaenglein. ————-—————————————— —————————————* I (fot&viy tydteq 'ftot ‘Dawy -* I Is ! ! ; BAKED APPLE CIDER DONUTS / Try our TATTER DOG .. s3.99i Sorry, beverage not included With presentation of this coupon. Not valid in combination with other discounts. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10:30 - 8:00 . HJGPUSE 4 St you win FREE sample cup of Gumbo at lunch time the day after the Saints win! 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Caledonia wasn't far from earning a doubles sweep against the Red Arrows. Noah Dion and Caleb Sleeman won 6-2, 6-0 at number two. Michael Gantos and Jarod VanOrman won 64, 3-6, 6-3 at number three and Kyle Gontjes and Kaj Helm won 6-0, 7-5 at num­ ber four. Steven Steams and Patrick Gantos at first doubles lost s closely contested 6-3, 3-6, 63 third singles match. Brogen Hormel picked things up in his second set at third singles, but fell 6-1, 64. Caledonia is now 1-2 in the conference. The Scots suffered their second league Call anytime lor Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 t loss Monday at home against Forest Hills Central falling 8-O. The tightest match was at first singles, where Skylar f Eiuchan forced the Rangers* Evan Taylor into a tie-break­ er in the second set. Taylor took the first set 6-0. then won the second 7-6(4). While the final scores weren’t very close. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Middleville seeking to fill zoning administrator job 4 3fIT q Iliw ibttfiq .101 KO 1*37132 ninths ; oliriw IT w t irnorfT i elsio smii ninths □iotas ;IIiV osiqqs by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer The village of Middleville will post an opening for a part-time zoning administra­ tor. • has Catherine Getty served as the village zoning part-time administrator while also working part-time for Thornapple Township. Earlier this month, Thomapple Township offi­ cials offered Getty a fulltime position as zoning •H code and administrator enforcement officer. Village officials said they appreciate the work Getty tasks outlined, the village will continue to maintain good standing for state fund­ ing. There are three parts to the EVIP Program including accountability and trans­ parency, consolidation of and unfunded services, accrued liability plans. The first part, due Oct. 1, is the accountability and trans­ parency portion. To meet the criteria, the village must include to the state a certifi­ cation of accountability and transparency, a citizens guide, performance dashboard, debt service report •It and projected budget report. has done and wished her well in her new job at the town­ ship. The job in the village was offered to intern Patrick Tighe, but he declined the offer since he is still going to school and working on a masters degree. He will con­ tinue serving his intern pro­ gram. at In other matters Tuesday night’s meeting: • Village manager •It Rebecca Fleury reported on the Economic Vitality Incentives Program-Part One that must be completed by Oct. 1. By completing the ndronaco Industries purchases A A i I A •• mol biM V idoH ibiM 2SUT liool 22311 nuoo O I Hl .ioO tortw nA rfoiM q srf) ]2£3l qmoo former Metaldyne site by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Andronaco Industries has reportedly purchased the former Metaldyne site in Middleville. Manager Village Rebecca Fleury told the Middleville council Tuesday that Andronaco is looking to expand its busi­ ness and will be asking the council to consider releas­ ing the current parking lot lease agreement. That infor­ mation is expected at the Oct. 1 committee-of-thewhole meeting. Andronaco Industries, a Michigan-based business, is the parent company of at least seven manufacturing including companies, Metaldyne, an automo­ tive supplier, closed in Middleville in 2009. The company made parts including oil pumps, water pumps and assemblies for transmission and automo­ tive front ends. As many as 110 people were employed at the at one time facility Metaldyne facilitv in Middleville. serviced Metaldyne mainly • the automotive industry, including General Motors, Chrysler, Ford and also other parts for Magna International Inc. Calls Andronaco to Industries for more infor­ mation about plans for the Middleville site were not returned by press time. PureFIex, Nil-Core, Etheylene, Hills-McCanna, Ram Part Pumps, Poly Valve USA and Andronaco. The company has a large office and manufacturing site on Broadmoor Avenue Street near 44th in Kentwood. Fleury said she does not have specific information about what the company’s plans are for the Metaldyne site at 39 State St. the to According Andronaco Industries web­ site, the companies special­ ize in innovative engineered products, specialty systems and value-added service for the pharmaceuti­ cal, chemical, steel, waste­ water and energy markets. These qualifications are all the same as in previous years with the exception of a new criteria for a debt service report. Fleury said all reports »!• have been created. If the EVIP Part one items are not submitted on time, the vil­ lage could lose an estimated $6,499 in state payments, The village council approved the part one reports. Fleury and council member Phil Van Noord reported on their recent trip to Detroit for the annual Michigan Municipal League convention. Both said they gained new perspectives of the city of Detroit and real­ ize that there are good things happening and revitalization is taking place. They noted there is still much to be done, but that progress is happen­ ing. Both also reported •It the convention was very worth­ while with a number of sem­ inars and programs informa­ tive and helpful. • Van Noord com­ mented that he’s pleased to see in the Citizen’s Guide to the village finances that rev­ enues have surpassed expenses in the past three years. Historical analysis shows revenues exceeded expenses in 2010, 2011 and 2012. The village experi­ enced higher expenses than revenues in 2008 and 2009. Van Noord gave Fleury cred­ it for helping keep those finances in order. The guide will be posted on the village website. Copies can also be obtained from the village offices. The guide is a read­ er-friendly look at the village financial health and show people how their tax dollars are being spent. Village clerk Elaine Denton said there were 30 volunteers working in Middleville during the annu­ al Day of Caring. Volunteers helped clean and clear the trail at Wildwood Trails park, trim trees along the Paul Henry Trail, work on and streetside gardens flower beds, and help with landscaping around signs. Denton said it was a very good day with a lot of work accomplished by the volunteers. Fleury reported that Mark attorney village Nettleton was honored with the Michigan Association of Municipal Attorney’s distin­ guished municipal attorney award for 2013. Nettleton is an attorney with the firm of Mika Myers Beckett and Jones of Grand Rapids and Judy Harrison named CEF honoree srH r inn orfi LSI JgoH arti ni i *1 fl odJ to I srIT The Caledonia Education Foundation will honor local businesswoman and volun­ teer Judy Harrison as its 2013 honored alumnae dur­ ing the Caledonia High School homecoming celebra­ tion Friday, Oct. 4. Judy will be presented with her award at the annual Foundation Fest tailgate party, then ride in the homecoming parade and be honored at half-time of the football game. The Foundation is honor­ ing the 1962 Caledonia High School graduate for her many years of volunteering, working, and serving in the community. The former Judy Burgess ^rew up living next to her grandparents on 100th Street in Caledonia and has never lived more than a mile from 100th Street. She attended the historical one-room DeTray School through t Xi 1 4 Judy Harrison eighth grade, t Three genera­ tions of her family attended the school, which still stands at the comer of 100th Street and East Paris Avenue. She was in the last class to grad­ uate from the old high school building that used to stand where the stadium parking is was an empty file cabinet now. Harrison has given back to and a phone," she says. daughter of A true the Caledonia community through the businesses she Caledonia, she soon became grew and her public and known for her emphasis on family farms, community service. When insuring finances kept her from Harrison sold the business she and it still continues to thrive college, attending enrolled in cosmetology in Alto today. Her greatest joy in life, she school. She built her home­ based salon, Country Cut ‘N says, was raising her three Curl, into a business that children, Brad, Jill and also allowed her to raise her Bryan, who are all Caledonia graduates and have been children. Once her children were in active in the Caledonia com­ school, Judy studied nights munity. Her grandchildren to prepare to become an are fifth-generation CHS insurance agent. After a few graduates. Along with her years of working at a local late husband. Bill, who was a agency, she felt the call to Caledonia teacher, coach and open the first female-owned school board member, the agency in the community, Harrisons exemplify a com­ J.B. Harrison Insurance mitment to the community, Agency. She remembers its warm family culture and a both the fear and excitement great love for Caledonia of being in business for her­ self. See HONOREE, pg. 6 “On that first day, all 1 had currently serves as the vil­ lage attorney for Middleville among other municipalities. Fleury and council member Van Noord attended the luncheon in Detroit at the MML convention when Nettleton was honored. • Council Council member Joyce Lutz ■ thanked the Department of Public Works employees for removing the vacant sign and post at the former Bob’s Engine Hospital site on M-37. She said removing that structure helps make the site look a lot better. • member Council Sue Reyff said she attended the recent Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation dinner where John Loftus was honored as the Hometown Hero. “It was very touching. He’s such a community­ minded individual and he’s done a lot for the whole com­ munity," she commented. Curtis denied new trial; sentencing delayed by Julie Makarewicz ' Staff Writer Chad Curtis will not get a new trial in Barry County Circuit Court, but Judge Amy McDowell did grant an extra week before sentencing is imposed. Curtis, 45, was found guilty in August by a 12-person jury of six counts of criminal sexual conduct involving three Lakewood High School female students. He originally was scheduled for sentencing Sept. 26, but that has been pushed back to Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. Curtis was a substitute teacher and volun­ teer weight room supervisor at Lakewood High School when the incidents occurred. The former Major League Baseball player appeared in court Wednesday handcuffed and wearing a Barry County jail inmate orange jumpsuit, His family and friends sat behind him as his lawyer made arguments requesting a new trial because of jury instruction errors in the first trial. Attorney David Dodge _ argued the court failed to instruct the jury that Curtis' decision not to testify at the trial could not be held against him and should not be con­ sidered in the deliberations. “We're asking you to bal­ ance a very, very, very basic and important constitutional right against the logistical and very legitimate consider­ ations of the court's time spending another week retry­ ing the case," said Dodge. Dodge said jurors don't generally understand that defendants have the right not to testify and that silence cannot be held against them. “It’s an important substan­ tive right," he said. Dodge said he believes the failure to instruct the jurors properly is something that See SENTENCING, pg. 8 In This Issue • Planning Commission takes up Whispering Pines PUD • Caledonia school board holds first regular meeting of the school year • TK girls’ cross country wins duals with Hastings and GRCC • TKHS plans community tailgate and events for homecoming I « �W r I Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 28, 2013 r, Planning Commission takes up Whispering Pines PUD by Fran Fa verman Staff Writer The complex issues surrounding planning and zoning requirements at the Whispering Pines Yankee 2j Springs Condominium Association got another air­ ing during a public hearing held last week by the Yankee 1 Springs Planning Commission meeting. Under discussion is the Whispering Pines appli­ cation for planned unit development (PUD) status as part of an agreement reached by the association and the township to deal with the many irregularities that occurred in developing the resort through the years. At a Sept. 10 meeting of the Zoning•I Board of Appeals four of six variance requests were approved, one was denied, and the sixth was tabled. Though the plan­ ning commission’s role is to review the site plan, to rec- ommend modifications, to impose conditions or stipula­ tions, and then to recom­ mend to the township board approval or denial of the plan, the township board can ultimately approve or deny the recommendation or send it back to the commission with suggestions. With the current PUD discussion, the variances granted on Sept. 10 by the Zoning Board of Appeals is subject to the «!• approval of both the appeals board and the township board. Frank Fiala, chair of the planning commission, opened the Sept. 19 public hearing with a brief review of Whispering Pines. Commission member Richard Beukema reviewed the variances approved by the zoning board of appeals •It at the Sept. 10 meeting. Four variances—acreage, aboveground utilities with limits, road width (it is an ease­ ment), and 21 boat slips for •It 21 units—were approved subject to the approval of the planning•2J commission and Yankee the Springs Tpwnship Board of Trustees. One variance from a paving requirement was denied out­ right. The remaining vari­ ance for year-round occu­ pancy in a four-unit building was tabled pending clarifica­ tion on the status of the well. D Robert Byington, attorney for Whispering Yankee Pines Springs Condominium Association, noted that Whispering Pines had existed as a resort for several years before being sold and then encountering many difficulties. The cur­ rent owners became aware that the property had never complied with the township requirements and wanted to resolve the issues. A particu­ lar concern was the absence of an approved site plan. Representatives for the asso­ ciation and the township have essentially agreed on a site plan that is before the commission. Robert Bartman, association president, observed the master deed had provisions assigning responsibility for interior and exterior maintenance of the units to the owners. The group has an architectural committee to address any building projects. Three representa­ tives of the Gun Lake ■ Honeycrisp • Golden Delicious • Macintosh < Gala • Pears • Squash Pumpkins & Much Morebfi r Get them all at the... .J ^3 J - Larmiers, •r 1 f cafe^arvia. P * Find us on Facebook Tarket Caledonia Christian Reformed Church tJ Located at the corner of M371100th across from the Caledonia Hardware Store • • • ■ 9th A FREE. 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House Housp Familv Chirnnrartir Koval knwai Properties, DeWeerd Dentistry, Family Chiropractic, Creek/ Northern Physical Therapy, Metro Health, Heaith, and a’nd“Peereboom's Pee7; ooms Laurels of Sandy Creek, Garden Center 068; 63 Protective Association addressed the audience. Andy Vredenburg focused on riparian rights; he said the ZBA had granted a use vari­ ance. He is opposed to the variance for docking; he will submit studies showing the lake already has too many boats on it on weekends. Deb Masselink said the applica­ tion to tive Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for docking was for owners. If renters used the docks, that is -4 Jim Riehl, GLPA funneling. president, commented that the ZBA had given the condo association a 90 percent reduction in the amount of frontage required for docks (a reference to a one-dock per one hundred feet of frontage requirement) and had effectively expanded their riparian rights. Paul Heystek, chair of the ZBA, speaking as a private citizen, commented he had concerns about the master deed, saying that it was constructed improperly and does not follow the requirements of the state's condominium act. Concerns about docking led him to vote against the variance on the ZBA. Owners of property near­ by or adjoining Whispering Pines rose to voice concerns •It about units becoming two units, a workshop becoming a unit, obstructions of views of the lake, fires being built, indiscriminate firing of 22s, noise, overcrowding on the lake, Several references to noise mentioned a Stanley Cup party; the resident who gave the party is not a Whispering Pines owner but used some of their parking. She though Whispering Pines parking was a safety hazard. Kevin Kavanaugh, a Whispering’•=4t Pines owner, commented that he got the feeling Whispering Pines was not welcome. Owners had been told there were issues with their wells and sewer connections. Both, he said, turned out to be fine. On road paving, Kavanaugh observed Whispering Pines owners would be paying for it but adjoining property owners would also be using the road. Responding to some of the comments, Byington that said Whispering Pines had asked for a PUD. The PUD requires approximately 30 percent or the acreage to be open space; decks could be built all over and only 14 percent of the total acreage would be involved. He also noted that a property split in the development had been approved by the township. The anti-funneling ordinance is well represented by John Lohrstorfer, attorney for Yankee Springs Township. "They certainly don't sound like they are repre­ senting the interests of this association,” commented Byington on riparian rights and the GLPA. . Bartman also responded, saying that own- ers were aware of the issues being brought up by other property owners and they were working on them. Citing the objections of one property owner to people driving across his property, he commented the associa­ tion was willing to put up a split rail fence to stop them. If the owner was operating a business, he could put up his own chain link fence; he felt there was a question regard­ ing operating a business in an area zoned single family residential. Fiala closed the public comment period by summarizing the content of eight letters received by the commission about •It Whispering Pines. The let­ ters primarily referred to parking, the behavior of short-term renters, lack of neighborliness by renters, and access for emergency vehicles. In describing24 the commission he said Yankee Springs was pretty much a lake community and there were members of the com­ mission who represented property owners who did not live on the lakes and who also represented agricultural interests. Commissioner Michael Cunningham said it was a pleasure to hear from the public. Low attendance at commission meetings sometimes left him feeling the commission operated in a vacuum. Commissioner Greg Purcell said he agreed with Cunningham and added that he had a long list of con­ ditions he thinks the com­ mission will need to address. He said that Whispering Pines is not going to go away and the need is to make it the best that it can be. After commission­ ers began discussion follow­ ing the public hearing, it was immediately apparent that Whispering Pines will be a lengthy process because there are many unknowns. The process could also be affected by whether or not Whispering Pines owners would be considering phas­ ing some of the issues. Fire officials want to be able to get a fire truck within 50 feet of an emer­ ■V gency on stable ground. According to Fire Chief Dave Middleton, a 60,000 pound »!• fire truck will sink into the ground up to its '1 axles on a grass surface. Lohrstorfer noted that Russell Road is a private road and Whispering Pines does not have the right to use it; he felt clarification is needed on that concern. Other concerns are setbacks from the road, land­ scaping and screening, fire­ •It pots because of density, and wells and water. Zoning administrator Larry Knowles would like more of a descrip­ tion of the docks from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. One of the issues with current dock permits issued by the department is the limit on the length of a boat to 16 feet; in other words, nothing on the •It boat can protrude beyond the 16-foot length of the dock. Commissioner Greg Purcell was concerned by the absence of plans for paving within three years and financing the costs. Discussion of a special assessment district, which the variance would permit to be imposed after three years, was extensive. Lohrstorfer recommended establishing the district as soon as ssible. Establishment of the dis­ trict could be made a condi­ tion of approval. An addi- Continued next page Kt >> & 5. $ IK A & r ix ft ' f:. V. $ cf 1 ^5 IW I - J MV- tin Iktf at*# aS®1* ssisns V SSW % S3 — __ '2IV1E n II ■1 HUI Please join us Wednesday, October 9th for our 16th Annual Eyewear Show Open House 2:00 - 7:00 pm Refreshments • Door Prizes • and more • • • • • ■ ’ II B See the newest styles in fashion eyewear and sunglasses for men, women & children. Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. 9809 Cherry Valley Ave. • Caledonia, Ml 49316 616.891.20/20 caledoniavisioncenter.com 20% SAVINGS on any complete? pair ol glasses (frame and least’s) ordered during the I ynweai Show <mri • nv I ®i Ml �I ■ t I The Sun and News. Saturday, September 28. 2013/ Page 3 From previous page I Sb S' S£ S? l' Nn & 11 S.' 1 * S ’ ss Sb OS ■ "«kS Sb % X'JW is It. ’Sthk/’M is. '’’’’Ml s»: Mi U.l jjj « Li** - w*. f’.i '■««« ■to® un Con i C'Wwi ini fin^; Waikffiei Dmi« I ■ ttVi •’iilong6sofcoo- toYiim ikSkfcwt •III’ tional issue is a portion of Russell Drive, whether it would be paved and if Whispering Pines residents who use it would pay for it. wirin Overhead also claimed Purcell s atten­ tion, especially regarding financing. The overhead wiringk serving servin ,24 Whispering Pines also serves some homes not part of the devel­ opment. The variance requires relocating wiring underground subsequent to the first wiring failure or at the end of four years. ft Cunningham observed that there was paperwork saying no boat lifts were allowed in Whispering Pines and paper­ work saying there were. Which is it, he wanted to know. Bartman apologized saying that an older version had been submitted and would be replaced. Englerth, Mark *4 supervisor, Yankee Springs Township, said that while he was aware of the frictions between the development and its neighbors, he hoped everybody would negotiate in good faith and a win-win situation for all would result. Fiala closed the dis­ cussion commenting his goal had been to get as many of the major issues before the commission as possible. . The next regularly scheduled meeting•- of the commission will be on Thursday. Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in the township hall, 284 North Briggs Road. Readers should watch the township calendar at the website for possible changes in the commission meeting schedule. TIW iBtuaR. iiilriiofc i-' ftluspenng ii ta Middleville man charged with stalking TK locker room hit by impetigo by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer After at least seven cases of Impetigo were reported at Thomapple Kellog;!4U High School, officials cleared the boys ’ locker HI room and conducted a thor­ ough environmental clean­ ing of the area, the weight room and equipment. El TK athletic director Dave Chrisinske said the cases all appear to involve younger athletes in the football program. He said »!• at least three players report ­ edly had the bacterial skin disease a week ago and at least three or four more came down with symptoms this week. ' “We have a plan and pro­ tocol in place to deal with this and we re following it,” said Chrisinske. He said it’s unknown how the disease started in the school, but said all nec­ essary steps are being taken to contain it from spreading further.. All male students had to remove all items from the locker rooms and take them home for cleaning. The room and equipment at the school were also environ­ mentally cleaned. Impetigo is a bacterial skin disease that thrives in warm, moist conditions like by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer A Middleville man was arrested Tuesday and charged with one count of stalking involving Thomapple Kellogg Superintendent Tom Enslen. Melvin Boonstra. 43, was •IM ked arry into the County Jail. He was released on S5.000 personal recogni­ zance bond, according to information from the Barry County Jail. He’s expected to appear in court October 8. Enslen said this is a situa­ tion that’s been going on since early last spring. He provided copies of e-mails and communications to the sheriff's department when asked for them after officers learned of the communica­ tions. “It is my understanding they (sheriff s investigators) conferred with the prosecut­ ing attorney’s office and the decision was made that the communications by Mr. Boonstra went well beyond civil discourse and could be construed as personal threats or allegations detrimental to the operation of the school district.” said Enslen. Enslen said he simply wants to get back to concen­ trating on the school district and what’s best for TK stu­ dents. 44 My job is to run this school district, to make sure locker rooms and showers. It is contagious and can be transmitted mostly from skin-to-skin contact, but also by contact through towels, clothing and equip­ ment. Early signs df the disease include a red rash or sore that develops any­ •IO where on the body. It can be on the face, but can also be found under the arms or on the legs or torso. Chrisinske said the dis­ ease is more commonly seen in wrestling and com­ petitive cheer where mats are used. He said the dis­ trict took action as soon as they learned of a second batch of students with the disease. “It appears that it has been isolated to the football team, but we know there are other male athletes and students who use the locker rooms and facilities,” reportede Chrisinske. He said the school will the continue monitoring situation closely. Students infected should consult a doctor as soon as possible. Treatment normally includes an oral antibiotic as well as an antibiotic oint­ ment. Students must keep sores covered and get approval from their doctor before they returning to sports. events. Boonstra never had a formal contract w ith the dis­ trict, according to school officials, but was told last spring the district would end their professional relation­ ship with his photography business. Enslen said he welcomes feedback from the communi•ut I would hope the ty. feedback we receive is deliv­ ered in the same way the per­ son giving it hopes it is received - honestly, truthful­ ly and with the goal of mak­ ing things better." even child is safe, to make sure they know they’re appreciated, and to make sure they achieve. “We have an unfortunate circumstance in which a per­ son had a business relation­ ship with the school district, who profited on that relation­ ship. was exceeding what was appropriate, and 1 termi­ nated that business relation­ ship,” said Enslen. Boonstra is a photogra­ pher who independently took sports and team photos of TK athletic teams and Breakfast Buffet Fundraiser Help ms ♦ support vdenuis and community functions. 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Hastings — Ashley Goodroe, bachelor of sci­ ence; Alex Kimble, bachelor of applied arts; Jordan Rambin. bachelor of science in business administration. Middleville — Renee Buckowing, bachelor of sci­ ence; Kristina Hooson, mas­ ter of science in administra­ tion; Aaron Tuuk, bachelor of science in education. * Middleville 1 I 4. p r 4\ /I the Downtown Development Authority Sponsored by Entry Form - Business or Family Name: 8 8 Ad drc 55: ___________ ______ f Phone No.:_____________ _____________ t Category: (choose only one) Business > ri a it- • 1L ■ • L, f 11 Nails & Spa The scarecrow contest should be family friendly. Scarecrows should be whimsical, humorous, mis­ chievous or lovable and NOT frightening. Especially scan monsters, violent, gruesome, or bloody 9357 Cherry Valley (In the D&VV Plaza), Caledonia entries will be disqualified. 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DivjdOtdwn Vwrtihw* ina-ra Ix-annc Bailee D« Iftnrm «ru) 1‘dtila Wr.m» o /,r( (« Service Times: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth.................. Pioneer Club...... iible Study........ . ' F rank P Sender Sror Paatra I Alan Moods 3 < uth P««t< * DE BRIGHISIChurch ni'M*'1 ^0 Assoc utote Partor Phone : (616) 868-6437 T'lllldllh] .Hi'Gmiv/i * k 'Ju in dii.f tlnvihi/i in V1 www.FirstChurchHastlngs.org MIDDLEVILLE •I SUMMER SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9:30am / 11am 20 State Street Middleville. Ml / ■ ( » 9^' *•1' aim; CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST PARMELEE SX Good Shepherd UNITED METHODIST Lutheran Church 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) Worship........................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School......... ’................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class............................ 11:001 a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages .com Pastor Terry Kenitz Church: (269) 795-2391 11:15 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages Elementary Youth meets 2nd Thurs. <& 6 p.m Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays Sunday School Bible '------- Mwalks, One forth A Traditional 8:30 am Contemporary 11 a.m Sunday Located near the corner oj M-37 and McCann is ’ Trutt> J Sunday Senicvs: 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MJ 49333 • 945-1555 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia. Ml 49316 <■ i# 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays <&' 6 p.m. Rev. Jodie R. Flessner. Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 616-891-8648 - www.calcdoniaumc.org WR I ’tr-ta' CHURCH 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. GOD'S WORD NOURISHES Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor 'Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace M Peace c h u a c h Bible Lakeside /orshp (worms theheor 8655 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto (616) 891-8661 Community Church A Place for Family Or & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto •• www.lakcsidecommunity.org Confessions of Truth Sunday Worship Come Worship with u Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer ’ SUnDRYS AT 8:30 & ILOORfTl uaduj PeoceChurch cc 6:45 p.m. IFCA Interim Pastor, Charles Steiner h’h’m’. wh itneyviliebible.org / 6I6 89I 8H9 WhitneyviHe Fellowship Church 4935 Whitneyville Ave Located between 52"1 and 48 St 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm ‘A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-9623 110:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday AWANA 708 W. Main Street ------------- Schedule of Services:-------Sunday Worship Service 11: in a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Jr. & Sr. Youth Group MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED II Ik W M “ J I —■< A full Gospel Bible Church where “Everybody is Somebody" '91919. Celebrating 50 Years in 2012 ” Sunday School for all ages CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ........................ .9:30 a.m. Sunday School............. ............................ 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosschcr Church Office: (616) 868-6402 ( Ihurch Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www WhitneyvilleFellowship org - 616-868-0621 middlevillecrc.org « Talk to Me Saturday: 6W pm Sunday: 9:00 am. 10:30 am, 12:00 pm message series Beginning Sept. 7 & 8 28&29 Middleville Untied Methodiet Church 9 111 Church St Office: (269) 795-9266 Yankee Springs Bible Church -JEB-- Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. Ej Saints Andrew & Matthias •"■4 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 * 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children’s ministry during worship *1 * ^cornerstone 24 15 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) SUNDAY SERVu^ umes •Jl£5 7 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer - 10:00 A.M. Holy Communion ’ Zhurch Arcornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue Pastor Tony Shumaker Rt Rev David T. Hustwlck - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 www.umcmiddlev ilk.org http://netministries cxg/see/churches exe/chl 7897 — Attended Nursery Sunday School................................................. » — Beg.-Adult 11:00 a.m. Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship Wed. Prayer and Bible 6:30 p.m. Study.................. 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson 0600031® * » till % N �The Sun and News, Saturday, September 28, 2013/ Page 5 Middleville Methodist r h Si By Fran Faverman Staff Writer All of the arrangements for the Foundation Fest Tailgate Party are complete according to Caledonia Foundation Education Executive Director Denise Blunk. Major sponsors of the once again are event Davenport University and ITT Technical Institute. Joining them are Adventures in Learning, Baker College, D and W Fresh Markets, Fifth Third Bank, and MC Sports. The highlight of the event will be the presentation of an award to Judy Harrison, CHS Class of 1962, at 6:15 p.m. introductory following remarks by Dennis Hormel, CEF president. Harrison was chosen as the 2013 distin­ guished alumna. Doors to the food tent open at 4 p.m. and hungry partygoers have access to the traditional menu of pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, homemade chili, -coleslaw, pasta salad, chips and cheese, veggies and dip, cookies, and hot and cold beverages. The party begins with the parade down Johnson and c1 , i> I A *>JC \ I ha A la la undies xW a? ri | •* I B * baked potato bar along with soups, salads and desserts. Future soup supper events are scheduled for Nov. 8, Jan. 10, Feb. 14 and March 14, 2014. •• J •w % aLjS -js: The soup suppers will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is located St., at 111 ill Church Middleville. I L Main Streets. The Student Council at Caledonia High School voted to name Peter DeLille as the parade grand marshal. He recently retired after 35 years of teaching orchestra at Caledonia High School. Colorful floats will be a feature of the parade with the usual floats depict­ ing what the Fighting Scots football team will do to in opponents the Homecoming Game that fol­ lows the tailgate. The event is the major fundraiser for the foundation, which uses the funds for scholarships and the encouragement of nontraditional classroom projects approved Caledonia by the Community Schools District Committee on Curriculum. This year the Amy Lou Sir •« Barnaby scholarship was awarded to Emily Southerton; the Carl E. Workman Family scholar­ The King’s Choraliers will ship was awarded to Daniel 6 Schumaker and Joshua Rios; the Willard and Eva Engle scholarship was awarded to Travis DeHaan; and the Paula Weller scholarship was awarded to Luke Ganzevoort. Tickets to the event are on sale at advance prices through Thursday, Oct. 3 at Caledonia United Caledonia schools, Fifth Methodist Church will host Third Bank, D and W Fresh the King’s Choraliers for a Market, and online, caledo- free concert at 6:30 p.m. niacef.org., at $8 for adults, Sunday, Oct. 6, at the $4 for students, and $25 for church, 250 Vine St. families (two adults and The King’s Choraliers is a three students); tickets will male chorus from the Grand be available at the door at Rapids area. The chorus is $10 for adults, $5 for stu­ comprised of men with vari­ dents, and $30 for families. ous occupations and has roots dating back to 1950. 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Main, Middleville t 1 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 28, 2013 . 44^ If lit Sharon Dee Crofoot MIDDLEVILLE, MI Sharon Dee Crofoot, age 72, of Middleville, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Metro Hospital in Grand Rapids. Sharon was bom on June 6, 1941 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of George Edward and Mary Jane (Whyatt) Carpenter. She attended and graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School. Sharon married. Edward on Crofoot September 11, 1976. She was employed by Sentry Gentry Insurance from 1960 through 1985. Sharon retired from Foremost Insurance in 2001. Sharon was an avid golfer, she enjoyed gardening, spending time with children and grandchildren and travel­ ing with husband, Ed. William K. Morgan Sharon was preceded in death by her parents. George and Mary Carpenter, and her first husband, Robert A. Leedy in 1974. Sharon is survived by her loving husband, Edward Crofoot; daughter, Heather Leedy; son, Robert E. (Traci) ■MM qf... Glenn & Patty Schondelmayer The bounty offall s harvest reminds us ofyour love, overflowing and gone too soon. Missing you, Dianna, Sandy, Susan and Julie 4 KENTWOOD, MI William K. Morgan, of Kentwood, went to be with his Lord on September 24, 2013, in Wyoming. Bill was born December 9, 1961, in Grand Rapids, the son of William R. and Sue (Fujiki) Morgan. Bill was an avid reader and sports fan, but most of all loved spend­ ing time with his family. Bill is survived by his wife, Michelle Morgan: children, Brooke Davis, (Tyler) Zachary K. Morgan and Tyler R. Morgan; granddaughter, Emery Davis; sisters. Pat (Joe) Aitchison and Annette Bisard; several nieces and Leedy; son, Sean Crofoot, daughter; Autumn Autumn (Jen) Crofoot; brothers, brothers, Gary (Francis) Carpenter and Tom (Roberta) Carpenter; and sis­ ter, Mary (Scott) Anderson; sisters-in-law: Elaine (Burle) Burline, Elise Crofoot; seven grandchildren; one greatgranddaughter and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contribu­ tions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division, Inc. Attn: Memorial and Tribute Gifts, 1755 Abbey Rd.. East Lansing, MI 48823. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2013 from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Girrbach Fuenral Home in Hastings. A graveside service will be held on Monday morning. September 30, 2013 at 9 a.m. at Irving Township Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest I k or to leave a memory or message for the family. schools, a dedicated sports mom, Harrison has seen the attending her children's growth and changes that sporting events, hosting team have occurred over the years dinners, and doing hundreds of purple and gold loads* of in the community. 44 Rather than watch them laundry. [the growth and changes] Retirement has not slowed happen, she has been her down. Harrison fills her involved in numerous ways time by continuing to serve to shape them in a positive with various organizations. way — often in a leadership She served as president for role,” says her daughter, Jill. the Caledonia Women’s “That involves some risk and Club, which seeks to also takes some courage. improve the community Her commitment to the through volunteer service community led Harrison to and provides college scholar­ 12 years of service on the ships for young women. Her Kent County Board of • time is also spent as a memCommissioners. She was ber of the Caledonia FFA appointed to serve on the Advisory Council, continu­ board of aeronautics during a ing her family's legacy and time of growth for the Gerald dedication to agriculture. R. Ford Airport, serving two Harrison served on the com­ years as chairperson, the mittee that worked to bring only female to chair the the new library to Caledonia. board. As an MSU Advanced Harrison is a charter mem­ Master Gardener, she also ber of Peace Reformed lends her talents as a member Church. As a woman of of the Caledonia Garden strong Christian faith, she Club. has always believed in lead­ Harrison travels often to ing by example. She influ­ her mountain home in North enced women and children Carolina but always looks by being an active member forward to coming back to in the women's guild, taught Caledonia. Sunday school classes and “I have chosen to live in Bible study, and served as a the Caledonia community teen youth group leader. because it is just home to me. Over the years, Harrison This community has so much served as a tennis instructor to offer, and it just keeps get­ for Caledonia's first youth ting better. We have good tennis program. She also was people, raising their families, going to work and church and supporting their kids just like we did. It's the circle of life, and I love it here.” Denise Blunk, executive director of the Caledonia t, JT kUmI fcfj I I Sunday Services start at 830AM and II00AM / Sunday School for al ages at 10 00AM. A place for teens! Peace I C H II R r H CHURCH fifth I® sixth grade ministries Junior high ministries HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRIES Culture is; changing more rapidly than ever ...and teens are at the center of it. They are the mosipowerful mosfpow consumers in America, and yet they are wiling io imselves to a give themselves a cause. Teens are more connected than anyone. but despite their influence power, and passion _____ ion - depression and loneline loneliness Mare on the rise Peace Youth Groups are a place where in the midst of it all, we actually believe this audacious and counter-cultural notion We have .actually Good News...and it can change the world. 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Bill's family will receive friends, Tuesday, October 1. 2013. from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Corinth Reformed Church. 129 100th St., Byron Center, where a memorial service will be conducted at 6 p.m. with Pastor Don Porter offici­ ating. Burial will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the SIDS Foundation or Nick Aitchison Memorial Lacrosse Foundation will be appreciat­ ed. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for Bill's family. We Accept Medicare/Medicaid & Most Insurances VA Certified Short-Term Rehab Long-Term Rehab Continuum of Care Visit www.laurelsofs an dyere e k. com Education Foundation, said the foundation has chosen Harrison for giving of herself and for making a difference in the Caledonia community and beyond. “Judy is a woman with a servant's heart and continues to work to make Caledonia the best place to be,” said Blunk. “Her giving spirit is an example for all to follow.” Anyone wishing to honor Harrison is invited to attend Foundation Fest or make a contribution in Harrison’s name to the Caledonia Education Foundation, PO Box 353, Caledonia, 49316. Tickets are available to pur­ chase at all Caledonia School offices. Fifth Third Bank, 5 D&W and online at www.caledoniacef.org. The Caledonia Education Foundation was established in 1998 to maintain an endowment fund that pro­ vides financial support in the form of grants for exception­ al educational programs that would not otherwise be fund­ ed by the Caledonia Community Schools. For more information on the foundation or the event, call Blunk, 616-891-0732, or 1 e m a i info@caledoniacef.org. Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 Now Enorlling for Fall Classes g ro 8 * J Call today to schedule your tour us an 269-205-2445 • 620 S. Broadway, Middleville I ft ft5 <• BO Mi Cl �The Sun and News, Saturday, September 28, 2013/ Page 7 X School board holds first regular meeting of the school year by Fran Faverman Staff Writer School may have started for most just three weeks ago but, when Emmons Lake Elementary School Principal Tony Silveri welcomed the district’s board of trustees to its first meeting of the year, he was already able to give a report on the first six weeks •It at the district’s only yearround school. In his brief review, Silveri what he called a key achieve­ ment in the math enrichment program which uses two online programs. “In six weeks the kids received 2,000 hours of work on math skills,” he said. Silveri also reminded the audience that the Harvest Festival sponsored by the Chamber Caledonia of Commerce is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28 at the school. Last year’s festival raised $19,000 for the school. The Flying Eagles Running Club started by Paul Wanless, a fourth-grade teacher at the school, was highlighted as part of the stu­ presentation dent-faculty that occurs at each host building. Wanless, who is a runner, said he started the club for boys in third through fifth grades because there was no organized running program for them. The group engages in running one hour & St k I so W SI v 11 Xu 9 St IWs Z ■’«<» i? Hiss It 41 5 ■ a week on Wednesdays. Goals of the program are to translate learning from the classroom to the outside specifically environment, teamwork, nutrition and diet, goal-setting, and building empathy for teammates. He stressed the program has an anti-bullying component, •It is very affordable, and.involves parents. The highlight of the activity is a 5K run. Moving into its formal agenda, the board quickly adopted two resolutions required by state law. The first resolution, the Best Practices Incentive plan, is required to preserve the dis­ trict’s eligibility for an addi­ tional $52 per-pupil payment in state aid. Depending upon the final count number, the district could receive an additional $220,000 in state aid. The second resolution adopted the mandatory school improvement plans required to be filed with the Michigan Department of Education by Sept. 1 each year. The plans set forth building-by-building goals for achievement in the areas of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. The board also approved several personnel changes. Among the persons hired are Tamara Strickler, half-time math teacher, high school; Allison Erb, coach, middle school boys' cross country; Jenny Diekevers, coach, Duncan Lake Middle School girls volleyball; and Nick Beal, coach, junior varsity tennis. Family leaves of medical absence were approved for Heidi Kamminga, parapro­ fessional, Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center; Lyndsey Nelson, teacher, Elementary Caledonia School; Roxanne Hoeksema, secretary/librarian, Dutton Elementary School; and Cindy Andrews, paraprofes­ Lake sional, Kettle Elementary School. Resignations were accept­ ed from Barbara Jenkins, technical support, Emmons Lake; Mary Johnston, tech­ nology specialist, Duncan Lake; Lisa Hoffman and David Glazier, paraprofes­ sionals, high school; Stephen Newkirk, custodial aide, operations; and Kelly Mailing, Spanish teacher, Legacy Christian. Meredith Terrell, secretary, Glenmoor, retired. Brooke Hubbel, substitut­ ing for student council repre­ sentative Hannah Latham, reported that Homecoming activities are progressing. This year's theme is Superheroes. Peter DeLille was chosen by the council as grand marshal for the parade. The council started a pro­ gram to make new students feel welcome at the high school in which members meet students and help them find their way to classes and help them to meet other stu­ dents. They have chosen a f OKi pantry as their charity and will participate in a fundraiser for the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Randy Superintendent Rodriguez reported the school year has gotten off to a great start. A training pro­ gram for administrators is in place. Caledonia was one of three districts asked to par- t game. The next meeting of the board will be Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. at Paris Ridge Elementary School, Paris Ridge Drive. ticipate in the program. The transition of financial management to Sarah DeVries has proceeded smoothly. The district's cen­ tral administration staff is stabilized with the addition of Janelie Switzer as director of technology and instruc­ tion. PTOs are engaged in fundraisers for books to playground equipment. 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M-37 Hwy., Suite B Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4230 infogy1strehabpt.com • www.1strehabpt.com g ro a K V V The Caledonia Education Foundation invites you to < ’ iaiim- Triffiita •irxrcra U Uh ezs t ecr. ifiafaj Ji* ai I * Foundation Fest 2013 •■I • ’rtfWltoi Ikfc * a fcto fam or nr ■ Mln This annual community event helps raise funds to finance grants and scholarships for the Caledonia Community Schools. - --rr ton I omftEi lit JC0 to i (M i b * ▼ f d>t0‘ w® ft®5 a ! • 1 .* r - mi ,#«* tl f V Please join us for the Homecoming Tailgate Party and Buffet! Menu BBQ Pork Sandwiches Premium Hot Dogs Homemade Chili Cole Slaw Pasta Salad Vegetables and Dip Chips and Cheese Cookies Carmel Apples Beverages Friday, October 4,2013 4:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. •• pl 1 Pre-qame food and fun at the Stadium Parking Lot Rain location: Duncan Lake Middle School Cafeteria Enjoy the Homecoming Parade followed by football with the Caledonia Fighting Scots! Join us in honoring our 2013 Honored Alumnus Judy Harrison CHS Class of 1962 Title Sponsors: fl I ITT CALEDONIA EDUCATION D*w Fresh Market Davenport UNIVERSITY Award presentation at 6:00 p.m. ITT Technical Institute FOUNDATION available at Caledonia Schools, Fifth Third Bank, DAW, and on-line at Tickets www.caledoniacef.org ^11 I 06823111 V l Like us on Facebook < �Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 28, 2013 Barry County commissioners growling over cat issue by Doug VanderLaan Editor What looked to be an issue put to bed more than a year ago when they instituted a new structure for animal control and shelter may have been only a cat nap for coun­ ty commissioners. ll The animal shelter, being whatever it is we created, now needs to have a few issues clarified.” Commissioner James Dull said during concluding remarks at Tuesday’s Barry » County Board of Commissioners meeting. “We’ve busted way too many cats, we’ve had Elden [Shellenbarger] up here telling us he can’t drop off a cat at the shelter because it’s t lit full, and we’ve heard from [Animal Shelter Director] Diana [Newman] that, in reality, we don’t have to deal with cats. “We need more detail. A cat running loose is just as bad as a dog running loose, but she’s saying that animal control is not her problem. If we don’t take cats, why are we spending money for things like kitty litter and food on something we don’t want?” The issue of how animal control and the shelter should be handled had been a two-year fight in Barry County until August 2012 when commissioners adopt- ed a new management struc­ ture that separated responsi­ bilities between the sheriff’s department, which retained animal control duties, and a new, full-time animal shelter director who would report 1 directly to County Administrator Michael Brown. The move, accompanied by strident calls from the Barry County Humane Society that euthanasia rates be reduced or eliminated, in resulted Newman's announcement, upon her hire, that the animal shelter would be a “no-kill” opera­ tion, with greater efforts focused on adoptions. “The inherent tension that exists between declining euthanasia rates • and increased adoption rates is then we have limited space,” Brown pointed out to com­ •It missioners Tuesday. “What do we do when the facility reaches capacity?” He suggested that the issue and questions sur­ rounding it be placed on the agenda for the board when it meets next as a committee of the whole, when “what poli •It ­ cy you want” can be dis­ cussed. The next committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 1. Commissioner James DeYoung also expressed a need for more discussion. “When the whole animal control thing fell back on department officers. The [County Sheriff] Dar [Leaf], purchase, similar to another it was so vague," said made by the board in 2006, DeYoung. “I understood that allows officers to obtain their the animal shelter would take own rifles for working-hours any animal in from animal enforcement backup purpos­ es. In remarks made follow­ control.” To which Dull replied, ing Tuesday’s meeting, Leaf “Dogs and all other animals, explained that the program which could mean cows and allows his officers a higher rabbits,” using that example level of personal safety and as a reason for the need of comfort knowing they’re in weapons new and clearer policies. possession of Dull also used the word gauged and sited for their requirements “thorn” to inadvertently and individual prematurely finish .Chair rather than using one from Craig Stolsonburg’s remark the department inventory that, “It's been a problem,” that may not be individually referring to the difficulty he customized. and staff have had in getting “Our job is to stop an the issue on the agenda of attack,” said Leaf, “and in many cases, in a group situa­ upcoming meetings. “We need to address it,” tion, a handgun is not the agreed Stolsonburg. most reliable weapon to do In other business, the that. The benefit of having board: their own rifle is that officers • Approved the county are familiar with their own winter tax rates. Equalization weapons, they take them Director Tim VanderMark when they leave, they clean presented a copy of the 2013 them, and they maintain L-4029 form to be sent to local jurisdictions and the State of Michigan for collec­ tion of winter taxes. VanderMark reported that can be heard on appeal. The the county’s taxable value appellate process is extreme ­ has been determined to be ly lengthy, he added, and $1.88 billion to be taxed at could cost his client a year to the rate approved by the a year and a half of waiting. board at 5.4296 mills. Prosecuting attorney Chris • Approved the purchase Elsworth reminded the court of 15 shotguns on a payroll that both sides thoroughly deduction reimbursement reviewed the jury instruc­ basis for county sheriff’s tions and no objection regarding that specific instruction was made regard­ ing what the jury was told. // “If he [Dodge] had a prob­ lem with it, he should have said something then,” said /-* r* f Elsworth. “He didn’t. He Over 35 years of experience waived his objections,” McDowell acknowledged that the specific jury instruc­ F WATER CONDITIONING tions regarding Curtis not *- —- __ ____ testifying were not read as part of the packet of instruc­ tions. However, she noted that both attorneys thorough­ ■e—r . — vkc sjlit a ly inspected the jury instruc­ wnu Borneo KAannoM WHIP I tion packets and no objec­ ■ b Wi » tions regarding those specific instructions were made. 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Pets “I can only conclude that his lack of objection was either a strategical decision by Mr. Dodge or perhaps one to create an appeal issue. If it Food Preparation Personal Hygiene was inadvertent, I don’t know, but I have serious I 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 49316 doubts that Mr. Dodge, with On the corner of M-37 and 100th Street the experience he has, that this is something he would Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-6pm and Sat. 8:30am-2pm WWW.MAYNARDSWATERCONDITIONING.COM Be "SENSIBLE about your water! AYNARD’ Make the Right Choice 616.891 0301 them.” Cost for the purchase is $10,285. • Approved claims in the amount of $233,806. • Received a department from presentation Barb Hurless, register of deeds, in which she highlighted the work and accomplishments of her department while also calling the attention of com­ missioners to several areas of coming concern. Document film of older images is deteriorating and, in the process of transferring more than 30 years of images to the department's new computer system, most are still not sorted or indexed. Until the vault in the deeds office was recently restored to locked security, more than 26,000 images are missing. Some title company cus­ tomers have also purchased one image and then posted it to their websites for access by other title companies, shortchanging the county. Also on the horizon is a need to adopt e-filing of doc­ uments and a possibility that federal lenders Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae rmay demand four years of back payments for transfer taxes that they stopped collecting because of a lawsuit. Hurless used her report to »!• suggest a need for additional office help, having gone from a system of three fulltime employees and one and half-time employee to the current two full-time and one part-time arrangement. Commissioners asked for a formal request to be sub­ mitted for their consideration of Hurless’ request. lit The board will hold its com mittee-of-the-whole meeting Tuesday, Oct. 1, beginning at 9 a.m. in its meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings. I S! £ i# SENTENCING, continued from page 1 miss,” said McDowell. She added it would defi­ nitely be an advantage for him to have a new' trial and already have knowledge of the prosecuting attorney’s entire case. “The right not to testify is a basic instruction. Mr. Dodge is well aware of it,” she said. In denying the request for a new trial, McDowell ruled there was no error in the jury instructions given, that the specific instruction was intentionally waived, and that the jury instructions were thoroughly reviewed by both sides and no objections con­ cerning those specified instructions were made. .When issues about a pre­ sentencing report from the •It probation department were raised, however, McDowell said she would grant one week for corrections to be made. She moved Curtis’ sentencing to Oct. 3. Dodge said several errors in the report needed to be corrected. He also noted that the probation officer who started the report is no longer at work because of an acci­ dent and the case is being handled by another officer. • That officer, he noted, has never met with Curtis about •It the report being filed. He also asked the court to consider adjourning sentenc­ ing until the Michigan Supreme Court decision has been made concerning Curtis' appeal of the charges still pending there. “We’re not asking him to $ ip be out on bond. He’s still going to be in jail,” said Dodge. “We're simply asking for the court to wait a while and give the Supreme Court time to make a ruling that could affect the sentenc­ ing of this case.” Elsworth has filed a motion with the state Supreme Court to dismiss the case since a jury has found Curtis guilty. No rul­ ing from the Supreme Court has been rendered yet. Elsworth said he will not contest most of the changes being proposed in the proba­ tion report and believes sen­ tencing could continue as scheduled. McDowell said she would like to have those issues cleared up before the sen­ tencing takes place, and noted it would be good to have the probation officer now on the case meet with Curtis and review the report I•It prior to sentencing. Curtis was not allowed to talk to family before being escorted out of the court­ room and back to the Barry County Jail where he will be held until his Oct. 3 sentenc­ ing. He could face 15 years in prison. Curtis, who lived in •It ­ Middleville as child, report edly had no criminal history. He was convicted of the six charges involving three high school students. 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A* sotMiir ate® i E. * I Graphics �Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 28, 2013 TK Lego Robotics teams learn from professional storm chaser V / .< *. 5 • *1 il ? Lego Robotics team members from Thornapple Kellogg Schools listen to storm f chaser Kevin Barton talk about tornados I Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Lego R tics team members get a visit from professional storm chaser Kevin arton and his storm chasing vehicle “The Dominator.” Pictured in front is Grace DeWent. Standing from left are Jenna Walters, Wyatt Crampton, Nathan Thomas, Zane Walters, storm chaser Kevin Barton, Braden Stickney, Noah Myers, and Hanna Barry. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer A * •r- 41 4^rj An 8,200-pound, steelplated, Kevlar-covered storm chaser vehicle called “The Dominator" draws a lot of attention when it^s parked in the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School parking lot tit after school. 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Kevin Barton of Freeport ** brought “The Dominator" to middle the middle school Wednesday and talked to the students about tornados, his job as a tornado chaser, and how the vehicle helps protect him so research can be done. He explained how the “Dominator" was modified from a Chevrolet Tahoe. The “upgrades" include bullet­ proof sheet metal and trans­ parent Lexan armor to pro­ tect against flying debris. Ji* The vehicle also has a hydraulic system that lowers the vehicle to the ground to prevent winds from getting under it and flipping it over. It comes equipped with roll bars in case the vehicle would happen to get rolled, safety harnesses for all pas­ sengers, and everything inside the vehicle secured so there are no flying objects. The vehicle is built to with­ stand the more than I(X) mile per hour winds in the storms and enable storm chasers to put themselves squarely in the storm's path. 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Barton said the Storm Chaser team has three vehi­ cles now and a team of 12 people involved. Barton said he’s busy chasing storms out in the area of the country known as Tornado Alley, primarily in Oklahoma, from April through early July and then up in Canada from July to August. He returns to Michigan in the winter and the vehicles are repaired and improved in Freeport. He told students that data collected from studying tor­ nados has helped develop a better understanding of how and when these storms form and has helped provide earli­ er warnings. He also said information gathered helps researchers debunk some of the myths about tornados and the safest places for shelter. He said the fl , best shelters are under­ ground. And although he stays inside his vehicle, it’s not recommended for others. “Vehicles generally get picked up and flipped over,” “The explained Barton. safest thing is to get out of your vehicle and lay flat in a ditch with your head cov­ ered.” During his years as a storm chaser, he said he’s been involved in many close calls and scary situations. His vehicle has been hit with a lot of flying debris from a horse to a car carrier trailer. 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All National Chapter •It Awards are made possible by corporate sponsor John Deere as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. 'ii Orangeville group collecting, giving away clothing items Friday, Oct. 4, between 9 and 11 a.m. or 1 to 4 p.m. to .24 the Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Road. Then, Saturday, Oct. 5, ’"A urn * from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., any­ one in need of clothing may shop for free. For more information, call Marlene, 269-664-4369. 'll MklOli Itat llBl|fcta r iso Gun Lake area women’s club welcomes members Measurably better employees. f f ■* PllX- I* Orangeville Community Outreach is planning a cloth­ ing drive this week. Anyone with clothing to •It donate is asked to bring all J or call 269.388.2175 to leam more. - Caledonia FFA has been recognized in 2013 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. The program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from throughout the country that successfully complete an annual set of required activi­ ties that encourage members to grow as individuals, work WE HAVE JOBS! ’X - raw rohk The membership commit­ tee of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Gun Lake Area welcomed all members and visitors to the Sept. 11 meeting at Yankee Springs Golf Course. The membership commit­ tee is made up of Terri Starr, Linda Molitor and Judy Smith. They read highlights of the accomplishments of the general federation since its formation in 1868 by Jane Cunningham Croley. They also noted the Gun Lake club has served the community well in the 30 years since it was founded by Joan Weick in 1983. The Gun Lake club currently has 90 members and continues to grow. Members were told there are only a few days left to purchase tickets for the raffle of a quilt made by the quilt club to support the club’s free lending library located at The Water’s Edge Floral and Gift Shop on Patterson Road. The drawing will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 9, during the club’s regular monthly meet­ ing. All women in the greater Gun Lake area are welcome to attend the October club meeting as a guest to consid­ er becoming a member. More information is avail­ able at www.gfwcgunlake.org or by calling 616-822-2874. f & X K* X You could save up to $434 a year by switching to Auto Insurance through AAA. We've teamed with AAA to bring you ^reat value and coverage. PREFERRED INSURANCE SERVICES OF GRAND RAPIDS Adam Jarchow 7992 Clyde Park Ave., SW. Byron Center 616-583-9661 I I AW * Independent Insurance Agent Insurance underwritten by Auto Club Insurance Association family of companies. 06800102 * I I I 4 �k1 The Sun and News, Saturday. September 28, 2013/ Page 13 4 Financial Focus Provided by Andrew McFadden 11 V V r of Edward Jones What’s your retirement “contingency plan”? F \ W. * 1 I Ji1 < You probably have thought about what you’d like to do during your retire­ ment years. But all your plans probably depend, to at least some extent, on your financial situation. What happens if you reach the age at which you wish to retire and you just don’t have the money you thought you’d have? If this occurs, it’s time for “Plan B.” What does that look like? Here are a couple of possibilities: •It • Continue working. If you like your job, you may not mind working an extra year or so. You’ll be bringing■!« in more income and contribut­ ing more to your 401(k) or other retirement account — and, perhaps almost as importantly, you may be able I KhLi X IJ if Ilf I \I LSc NS %% I * I Jv 3 Wil S'* Nil I III I*® £-BS3!a»l|L»I • yj; Iisito vt M an u — r ■ faW VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 10, 2013 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan, was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Pullen. Present: Endsley, Lutz, Lytle, Reyff, Pullen, Schellinger, Van Noord,, ACTIONS TAKEN ■ 1. Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to approve the agenda. All yeas. Motion Passed. 2. Motion by Reyff, support by Lytle to approve the meeting min­ utes of August 27, 2013. Motion by Reyff, support by Lytle to approve the MCOW minutes of September 3, 2013. All yeas. Motion Passed. 3. Motion by Van Noord, sup­ port by Reyff to approve Ordinance 2071. Support with­ drawn. Motion by Van Noord, support by Lutz to approve Ordinance 2071 relating to the rtl I & .A I use of consumer fireworks. Ayes; Pullen, Van Noord, Endsley, Lutz. Nays; Lytle, Reyff, Schellinger. Motion Passed. 4. Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to approve Ordinance 2072, relating to council member attendance policy. Ayes; Pullen, Reyff, Schellinger, Endsley, Lutz, Lytle. Nays; Van Noord. Motion Passed. 5. Motion by Reyff, support by Van Noord to approve Resolution 13-18, an amendment to the FY2013 budget. All yeas. Motion Passed. 6. Motion by Lytle, support by Reyff to approve the current bills for September 10, 2013 for $26,233.96. All yeas. Motion Passed. 7. Motion by Schellinger, sup­ port by Reyff to approve the Special Event Permit for the Lions Club Chili Cook-off on October 12, 2013. All yeas. Motion Passed. 8. Motion by Van Noord, sup­ port by Endsley to issue a letter of council support for the Wellhead Protection Program. All yeas. Motion Passed. 9. Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 p.m. All yeas. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Elaine Denton, Clerk, Village of Middleville The complete text of the min­ utes is posted on the Village Website http;//villageQfmid: dleville.org or may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 06822971 to avoid tapping into these retirement accounts, thus giving them more time to potentially grow. (However, once you turn 701/2, you'll need to begin taking with­ drawals from your 401(k) and a traditional IRA.) But if you are really not enamored with the idea of working any longer, you might find that even the ability to “beef up" your retirement plans for another couple of years isn't much consolation. • Adjust your retirement lifestyle. It’s pretty simple: If you don’t save as much as you had planned for retire­ ment, you probably can't do all the things you wanted to do as a retiree. For example, you may not be able to travel as much, or pursue your hob­ bies to the extent you’d like. Clearly, you'd like to avoid these “retirement con­ tingency plans." To do so, though, you’ll need to take steps well before you retire. And the most important move you can make may be to contribute as much as you can possibly afford to your IRA and your 401 (k) or other employer-sponsored retire­ ment plan. During' the last several years before you wish to retire, you may be in a strong position to “max out" on these plans because, at this stage of your life, your income may be at its highest point, your children may be grown and you may even have “retired" your mort­ gage. If you still have money left with which to invest, you may want to look at other tax-advantaged vehicles that can be used for retirement. But while it’s important to put in as much as possible to your retirement accounts, you need to do more than that — you also must put the money in the right investmerits within these accounts. Your exact investment mix should be based on your individual risk tolerance and time horizon, but, as a gener­ al rule, these investments must provide you with the growth potential you'll need to accumulate sufficient resources for retirement. Of course, as you know, investments move up and down. 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M01NM0 O»rO«TUMItV this, but you’ll certainly want to reduce the effects of volatility as much as possible when you enter retirement. Consequently, during your final working years, you may need to adjust your retire­ ment accounts by shifting some of your assets (though certainly not all) from growth-oriented vehicles to income-producing ones. It’s a good idea to have contingency plans in place for virtually every endeavor in life — and paying for your retirement years is no differ­ ent. But if you can make the right moves to avoid the con­ tingency plans in the first place, then so much the bet­ ter. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. 'wc- The Beginning and the End” on display Artwork by Middleville artist Insoon Felch is part of the 2013 ArtPrize competition. It is located outside the Gerald R. Ford Museum at 303 Pearl St. NW. 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PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received an estimate of the costs of such improvements in the amount of $17,500 per year for five years (2014 to 2018), 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 ■ - . _>•___ I 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 project, ■J of the land area to signed by record owners of more than 50% be made into the Special Assessment District, have been filed with the Township. contestants. At this time no specific date for rescheduling the event has been determined. Township of Yankee Springs Barry County, Michigan PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Yankee Springs proposes to implement improve­ ments consisting of the control of nuisance aquatic plant species in Barlow Lake, and to create 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 imple­ mented and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is proposed to include all parcels of land abutting Barlow Lake and back lots with deeded or dedicated access to Barlow Lake in Yankee Springs Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received an estimate of the costs of such improvements in the amount of $12,000 per year for five years (2014 to 2018), 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 project, 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 held at the Yankee Springs Township Hall located at 284 North Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan, commencing at 6:30 p.m. on October 10, 2013. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such Special Assessment District and estimate of costs will be held at the Yankee Springs Township Hall located at 284 North Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan, commencing at 6:00 p.m. on October 10, 2013. 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 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 1Board at or .prior to the time of said hearing ' as well .as any revi-* sions, corrections, amendments, or changes to said cost esti­ mates or to said Special Assessment District. 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 revi­ amendments, or changes to said cost esti­ sions, corrections, _ mates 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. 06822508 Yankee Springs Township Board 284 North Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 All interested persons are invited to be present at the afore­ said time and place and to submit comments concerning any of the foregoing. Yankee Springs Township Board 284 North Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 06822505 w- I �»■ - Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 28, 2013 Hastings wins the final two From Our Readers Gold girls’ golf jamborees Citizens Speak OutOn Iss ues ** The Saxons caught the Sailors then they passed them. Hastings' varsity girls’ golf team fell to the South Christian girls on the fifth­ score tie-breaker at last Wednesday’s (Sept. 21) OK Gold Conference jamboree which the Sailors hosted at Railside Golf Club. The Saxons were six strokes bet­ ter than the Sailors to win their first league jamboree this fall Tuesday, then beat them again at Yankee Springs Golf Course Thursday. Hastings had the two best scores at Orchard Hills Golf Course Tuesday, with Katie Brown firing an impressive 35. Teammate Kylee Nemetz was second overall on the day with a 41. The Saxon team also got a 45 from Ashley Potter and a 52 from Samantha Slatkin to finish with a team score of 173. South Christian was sec­ ond with a 179, followed by Who is running America? Wayland 188, Catholic season ends with the confer­ Central 190 and Thomapple ence tournament at the Kellogg 210. Meadows Thursday. South At work, hours are being which is the strongest sup­ churches were silent then as Rachel Theule was the Christian still holds a slim cut because of higher insur- porter of Shariah adherence. now. We have the definition Sailors’ leader with a 42. ’ lead over Hastings at the top ance premiums caused by Rashad Hussain-handles of marriage being redefined, South Christian also got a 45 of the standings. Obama Care. At the store, national security issues, and abortions on demand paid for from Grace Elenbaas, a 46 NorthPointe Christian groceries costs $100 for the is Obama's special envoy for by “We the people,” our con­ from Megan Wierenga and a bested Lakew 1 for the top few items in your bag. At Islamic cooperation and stitutional rights of free 47 from Nicole Hoekwater. spot at the Thomapple the gas station, $20 will give Muslim outreach. H u in a speech, freedom of religion, Thomapple Kellogg was Kellogg Invitational at a few days worth of driving Abedin was senior advisor and the right to bear arms are led by Heidi Hodges’ 50. Yankee Springs Golf Course and when the last time is you and chief of staff to Hillary all being attacked by our The Trojan team also got a last Friday (Sept. 20). were able to fill the tank? Clinton. Huma is the wife of own government. 52 from Carleigh Lenard, a The Mustangs fired a 352 The president is pressur­ - Anthony Weiner. Remember when Obama 53 from Amber VanMeter to best the Vikings’ 356. ing to send our sons and Dalia Mogahed works for told the American people and a 55 from Jada Bates. Holland Christian was third daughters into Syria's civil the Gallup Poll and also “you didn't build that.” The Saxons edged the at 390, followed by Wayland war and American ditizens helps shape Middle Eastern Another teaching of Islam is Sailors by two strokes at the 398, Plainwell 402, Mona are being drained financially, and U.S. policy. How could that infidels (non-Muslims) jamboree the Trojans hosted Shores 408, Thomapple physically, mentally and she be unbiased? Kifah do not own anything and that Thursday, 181 to 183. Kellogg 430 and Allendale spiritually as the crisis esca­ Mustapha is Chicago based ownership of material goods Catholic Central was third NTS. lates each day. and was selected as the only belongs to those who with a 197, followed by NorthPointe's Monica Are "We the People" still Illinois State Police Muslim follow Islam. This president, ■ Wayland 198 and TK 229. Koert was the day’s best in charge of America or is it Chaplain but was later by his words and actions, VanMeter led TK with a player, shooting an even-par- our president whose best removed because of his long seeks the best interest of the 55 while Bryce Hayward 72. Lakewood's Olivia and interest in and loyalty is with standing fund raisingsupport Muslim Brotherhood and not scored a 56, Bates 57 and Emily Barker were second his close advisors? for terrorist groups like the American people. Have Sandra Gerou a 61. and third respectively, with Recall the verse in Hamas. He was brought in to you heard enough? Have we The day’s low round was a Olivia firing an 82 and Emily Proverbs “train up a child in learn about very sensitive had enough? 38 by Wierenga from South an 87. the way he should go and FBI techniques on collecting If you read your Bible you Christian. TK was paced by when he is old he shall not intelligence. Mohamed can see before our eyes how Hastings was led by VanMeter’s 103. Bates shot depart from it.” A young, Elibiary is on the Texas scripture is being Nemetz’s 39. a 106, Gerou 109 and impressionable child can be Department of Safety, and a fulfilled before Jesus The OK Gold Conference - Hodges scored a 112. trained to love and to respect member of Homeland returns. If we sit back and do others, or can be trained in Security Advisory Council. and say nothing, we surren­ the opposite direction. What These men and women are der and evil is empowered. President Obama learned as all members of the Muslim “If my people who are called a child has an impact on his Brotherhood. influencing by my name will humble thinking as commander in Obama’s words and actions. themselves and pray and chief. It’s no wonder we have seek my face and turn from In his biography, Obama never heard the truth or ever their wicked ways, then I says he was raised by a father will about the Americans will hear from heaven, and who he admired and by a murdered in Benghazi. will forgive their sin, and Both were other scoring chances, Jordan Veneman and Taylor stepfather, Where are the elected heal their land” (II Chron LoMonaco was the only one Hill had the four Fighting Muslims. Obama attended politicians as America is 7:14). to capitalize. “We had other Scot goals. The Scots scored Muslim schools as a child, being destroyed from with­ “We the people” need to chances, and they did too,” three times in the second half learning the Koran’s teach- in? These “promise makers” get down on our knees and Niles said. after the two teams went into of hate toward Jews and during the elections who said plead for forgiveness and Christians. Muslims are fol­ they would defeat mercy for our souls and for “Christian is a good team, the intermission tied 1-1. and they really brought it.” Spees, Veneman and Alex lowers of Islam and the Obamacare and support our our nation. He will answer. beliefs they follow come Constitution have proven Secondly, we need to contact Caledonia goalkeeper Joe Ruddock each had an assist. Ryan Selk scored both fJom the Koran just: as themselves the great betray­ our elected politicians and let Fifer had seven saves to earn Christian beliefs come from ers. Outside of a few brave them know how we want the shutout. Wildcat goals. ones who listen to their con­ them to vote. Let them know It was the first loss of the Caledonia has a tough non­ the Bible. Islam is only 10 percent stituents, the majority are we demand our OK White Conference season conference contest at rival for the Eagles. Eagle goalie South Christian Monday, religious ceremonies and the cowards who have been Constitutional freedoms. If »!• for a price. Ask Judus they don't listen, fire them. Zac Corel made seven saves then returns to league action rest is a code of law called bought in the loss. with a game at Forest Hills Shariah. Not all Muslims Iscariot what that feels like. Midterm elections are less The Scots bumped their Central Tuesday and one at adhere to Shariah Law. The You can't even tell the par­ than a year away. If each of record to 10-0-3 and 6-0 in home against Lowell Koran teaches that those who ties apart. It's party over peo­ us prays and takes action in Bit the OK White with a 4-2 win Thursday. Portage Northern do not follow Islam should ple for most politicians. even one small thing, we will Proverbs 23:7 says "For be a powerful force. This is at Jenison Thursday. visits Caledonia Saturday be killed and bum in hellfire. As Chrisitans believe to as a man thinks in his heart not a time for apathy or igno­ Peter Spees, LoMonaco, (Oct. 5) morning. share the gospel in peace and so is he." Where are the rance. Please do what you love, Islam teaches to con­ churches in standing strong can, but do something. The vert by force and do whatev­ to uphold Gods word and time is short. x. . er it takes, to deceive, to lie, expose these lies? America even to kill to achieve their is looking more and more Sylvia Murphy goal to Islamize the world. like Nazi Germany, and the Caledonia The attitudes and training learned as a child does not leave the mind, heart and soul when one becomes pres­ “We Can Help" ident. Look at the presi­ ALONG WITH ALL YOUR OTHER FOOT CARE NEEDS ■* dent’s closest advisers hiding INCLUDING DIABETIC FOOT CARE AND SURGERY. in the shadows. Each of them are confirmed members of DR. EMILEY the Muslim Brotherhood and KENT PODIATRY their salaries are paid by 37 years experience 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. American tax dollars. CALEDONIA, Ml Muslim Brotherhood is a Board Certified radical Islamist organization I Accepting & & ■- ■ Ul X S! Scots beat Christian with a PK, now 6-0 in conference A first-half penalty kick proved to be the difference as Caledonia’s varsity boys’ soccer team shut out visiting Grand Rapids Christian 1-0 Tuesday to remain undefeat­ ed. Caledonia scored on a penalty kick by Nick LoMonaco after teammate Drew Muller was fouled in the Eagle box. 44 We were working the ball •It around, and we were looking for a chance to score,” Caledonia coach Christian Niles said. “(Muller) is pretty dangerous in space, and it was definitely a foul.” Though both teams had o V— CM > B'SMYSW I i# iis3 ■5»*‘ BM'i® aiist' I W ISI * VlOlt sluiita s«‘ tab hS buri SSilM i I PAIN IN THE ARCHES Ml • Complete Collision Service • 100% Guarantee On Repairs • State & I CAR Certified Techs • Frame Repairs • Loaners Available • Glass Repair 616-891-0150 Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com 891-9133 New Patients. § * Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-879-7065 OPEN 7:30 TO 5:00 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY • SCREENED TOP SOIL • STONES - Landscape • and drainage • SAND - Fill or beach/play • DRIVEWAYS - Gravel, crushed concrete or asphalt DON’S DOZING > 269-705-7030 - ‘ H ■b S- !»b & •'b V’lL 1 t If V’ * �I The Sun and News, Saturday. September 28. 2013/ Page 15 Scots put up a good block, but can’t best Lowell V V'-> S’ W 4 'Q A ■ * 'I uSS. •n j SX < J* Al 'VV' Vr h'S S3 Mfe’j £ A ? i. 7. r, J. 'll .ks bi pa MjrIix C’t tai i MW '■ ta M *bn ’»•Im .»<» ;; sit- tow flji i* it! JR I NTHE MINI A*?* (if* JI* is* i < I 4 r ’b i i I by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Scots were scram­ bling late in the first set at Lowell Tuesday. The Red Arrows took a 24-22 lead when a Fighting Scot serve flew wide of the court and then an attack crashed into the net on back to back points. Caledonia’s varsity vol­ leyball team got a great defensive play to keep a rally alive at that point, then with her team scrambling behind her junior middle blocker Jessica Marvin came up with a big block to prevent the Red Arrows from clinching that first set. The Arrows did clinch it on the next point however, and went on to a 25-23, 2515, 25-21 victory over the Fighting Scots. The Scots had had a 171 I at one point in the first set. Once Lowell wiped out that Scot advantage it never trailed again the rest of the night, fhe Arrows led 4-0 in the second set and 5-1. The Scots did pull even at 8-8 in that third set, but a big kill and then a couple of big serves by the Arrows’ Abby Petroelje put her team back in control. “Sometimes (losing a set) gets them riled up and they just kind of stayed down a little bit,’’ Caledonia head coach Katie Webber said. “They’ve got to start fresh every single game. Volleyball is a game of errors. They've got to know they’re going to make errors and still be confident. We've just got to keep our heads up every game.’’ Petroelje finished with a game-high 15 kills'Kortney Beachler had 22 assists and six digs for Lowell. Petroelje did much of her damage on the outside, as the Scots did a ✓ t—I Caledonia setter Kara Armock turns back to pass a ball during her team’s 3-0 loss at Lowell Tuesday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) fine job of clogging up the middle with junior middle blockers Marvin and Jenna Schumaker. “Our two middles right now are rocking it. Both jun­ iors are doing a great job. Definitely a big stronghold for our team right now. They are amazing. I love them right now, said Fighting Scot head coach Katie Webber. Marvin had five blocks in the contest and Schumaker had four. Marvin also had a team-high eight kills. Setter Kara Armock had 20 kills and two aces for the Fighting Scots. “It’s just a big change of dynamics right now, learning how to win is really big for us now,” Webber said. “We’re getting much better at that and improving. Yesterday we had a great day at South Christian, numberswise it didn't go as well, but we improved a lot more. It's just that mentality right now.” The Scots were 0-3 at the South Christian quad Monday, falling to the host Sailors, Hudsonville and Zeeland East. “We hustled our butts off. Our hustle was better, Webber said. Scot tennis plays three duals in two days, wins one of them The Fighting Scots pulled out one set against East Grand Rapids Wednesday, but weren't much of a match for the visiting Pioneers. Caledonia's third doubles team of Michael Gantos and Jarod VanOrman topped the Pioneers' Jack Belanger and Jack Rupert 6-2 in the open­ ing set of their match, but the EGR duo responded to win the next two sets 6-3, 6-1. The only other flight where the Fighting Scot var­ sity boys' tennis team won more than one game in any set was at fourth doubles, where the team of Kaj Helm and Kyle Gontjes fell 6-1, 63 to Will Laffrey and Sam Adams. The Fighting Scots split a pair of matches at Forest Hills Northern Tuesday, top­ ing NorthPointe Christian 62 but falling to the host Huskies 8-0. * Caledonia's top three sin­ gles players all won against the Mustangs, with Skylar Buchan winning 6-1, 6-0 Caledonia’s Jenna Schumaker (14) watches as an attack flies through the block of Lowell’s Samantha Jansma (11) and Ashley Dougherty (9) during Tuesday’s OK White Conference match at Lowell High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Beau defeated over Austin Koenes at -first Gontjes Danny and singles. Julian Buchan Redfield scored a 6-2, 6-1 win over Formsma 6-4, 6-3. At first doubles, the Jack Nixon at second singles. In the third singles match, Mustang team of Zac DeVries and Ben Hill scored the Scots' Brogen Hormel scored a 7-5, 6-1 win over a 6-3, 6-2 win over Steven Steams and Patrick Gantos. Spencer Rolls. Skylar Buchan had the Caledonia just missed out on a sweep of the singles tightest match for the Scots matches. Jason Gantos at in their dual with Forest Hills Northern, failing 6-2, 6-3 to fourth singles scored a 6-3 win in the first set, but then the Huskies' top player fell 6-2 in the second set Jacob Dennen. Grand Haven took the title against Levi Faber. Faber pulled out an 11-9 win in a at last Saturday's Holland super tie-breaker to earn the Quad. Traverse City West was second, followed by victory. At first doubles, the Scot Holland and Caledonia. Skylar Buchan at first sin­ duo of Noah Dion and Caleb Sleeman scored a 7-5, 7-5 gles and Julian Buchan at win over Adam Kamps and second singles were both 2-1 Jarrett Berrends. It was a on the day for Caledonia. Stearns and Patrick close match at second dou­ bles as well, with Gantos at first doubles and Gantos — Caledonia's Michael Gantos Michael and VanOrman winning 6-4, VanOrman at third doubles, 7-5 over Nolan Rinks and and the team of Helm and Michael VanSuilichem at Logan Tolsma. The Scots' other doubles fourth doubles each scored win came at number four, one victory. where the team of Helm and 21 1 ^^1 , k The Scots fell to 0-4 in the OK White Conference Thursday, falling to East Grand Rapids 25-17, 25-14, 25-12. Adrianna Bunce led the Scots with eight kills. Armock had 17 assists. to Caledonia returns action at Grand Rapids Catholic Central Tuesday, then will host Grand Rapids Christian Thursday evening to finish the first half of the OK White Conference sea­ son. Caledonia's Cara Murphy prepares to fire a serve across the net at the Red Arrows during OK Tuesday's White match Conference at High Lowell Hiah School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Bulldogs fall EGR, after winning Spring Lake Invite East Grand Rapids handed the Byron Center/Caledonia/South Christian varsity girls' swim­ ming and diving team its first dual meet defeat of the sea­ son Thursday, topping the Bulldogs 124-62. The Bulldogs started the day strong, with a team that included Kayla Kuhfeldt and Pontious Phoebe from Caledonia winning the 200yard medley relay in 1 minute 51.68 seconds. Kuhfeldt also won the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:13.26, and Pontious teamed with three other Bulldogs to win the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:40.58. Those were the only three events the Pioneers didn't win though. All three Bulldog relay teams did meet the state quafifying times in their races though. The Bulldogs were com­ ing off a big day in Spring Lake. They handily won the Spring Lake Invitational Saturday. Byron Center fin­ ished with 471 points. Manistee was second with 313, followed by Spring Lake 307, Rockford 259, Mona Shores 246, Unity Christian 197, Muskegon Catholic Central 176 and Ludington 137. Pontious was a part of a win in the 200-yard medley relay along with Kuhfeldt and Lauren Fennema from Caledonia, and also took the 200-yard individual medley. The Bulldogs' winning 200yard freestyle relay team included Fennema and Kuhfeldt. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. 7 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 28, 2013 Bulldogs score second half’s only touchdowns to top TK by six by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Bryon Center held the Trojans out of the end zone in the second half and got the winning score on a 13-yard run by Jarod Rodgers with about a minute and a half remaining in the fourth quarter in a 30-24 victory Friday night. ® ** *** Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity football team was back and forth with the Bulldogs all evening long in Byron Center. Hunter DeWindt started the scoring with a 32-yard field goal for the Bulldogs in the opening quarter, the lead then changed hands six times before Trojan kicker Nick Iveson tied the game at 24-24 with a 28yard field goal of his own. _ _ Rodgers did much of the damage for the Bulldogs, scoring on a 17-yard run in the opening quarter to put his team up 9-7, and on a 13-yard run that put his team up 17-14 after a two-point run by Travis Baker. Rodgers rushed 19 times for 96 yards and three touchdowns. The Bulldogs also got a productive night from Erik Chard who had seven carries for 106 yards and Jake Bylsma who added 18 rushes for 57 yards. TK got a 7-yard TD run by quarterback Garrett Harris to wipe away the Bulldogs' first first-quarter lead. Harris then tossed a 16-yard touchdown pass to Dan Yates which put TK up 14-9 early in the second quarter. Harris tossed his second TD pass late in the first half, putting TK up 21-17 at the intermission. Iveson was a per- feet 3-for-3 on extra-point kicks for the night. Harris was 15-of-25 passing on the night, for 205 yards. He was intercepted once, on a lastgasp heave after the Bulldogs took their late lead. Nate Raymond led TK with five receptions for 58 yards. Cole Cronkright had three catches for 44 yards and Clay Francisco added a 38-yard catch. “We really made a conscious effort to throw the ball a little bit. We decided there were MSU ecologist to discuss Enbridge spill A Michigan State University aquatic ecologist will discuss the 2010 Enbridge oil spill at a free community event Oct. 8. Stephen K. Hamilton, MSU professor of ecosystem ecolo­ gy and biogeochemistry, based at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, will present “The Kalamazoo River oil spill: Catastrophe and recovery” as part of KBS’s Dessert with Discussion lecture series. The July 2010 pipeline rup­ ture near Marshall, sent mil­ lions of gallons of tar sands crude oil into the Kalamazoo River system, creating the largest inland oil spill in U.S. history. Hamilton will provide an update on the cleanup and sta­ tus of the river ecosystem and will examine the spill’s impli­ cations for national and inter­ national energy policy. lie Hamilton serves as an inde­ pendent advisor to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and has provided local knowledge and scientific advice to the emergency response, cleanup and remedia­ tion efforts. He is president of the Kalamazoo River Call toll-free: 1-800-259-4150 Watershed Council. Representatives of local conservation organizations also will be on hand at the event to talk about their work in protecting the region’s waters. Dessert with Discussion takes place at 7:30 p.m. in the KBS Academic Center Auditorium, 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr., Hickory Comers. 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Wilson had touchdown runs of 1 yard and 13 yards in the second quarter, following Brett Bethke's 14-yard touchdown pass to Brock Bethke with 2:31 left in the first quarter which gave the Wildcats a 7-0 lead. The Wildcats tied the score 1:43 before the intermission on a 24-yard touchdown pass from Bethke Brett to Luke Diekevers. Brett Bethke was 17-of-30 passing in the contest, for 211 yards and three touchdowns. He was picked off twice, with Zack Zoet recording the other § ho GO —ft no -u er at nartictodtiT repair fdahtta; on your Wvi. w FREE Alignment Checki -- interception for the Fighting Scot defense, Diekevers had seven catches for 91 yards and Brock Bethke had seven caches for 82 yards. Ben Diritter hauled in the other touchdown pass from Brett, and had three catches for 64 yards total. 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Top one side with layers of meat, cheese, olives and lettuce and then close with other side. Slice into 2-inch wide segments for serving. �Page 18/The Sun and News, Saturday, September 28, 2013 I Trojans even OK Gold record with win in Hastings by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans’ turnaround Thursday started in the one set they lost. Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity volleyball team improved to 2-2 in the OK Gold Conference and 21-5-2 overall with a 3-1 victory at Hastings High School. Hastings took an 18-13 lead in the opening set, and still led 20-16 when TK head coach Patty Pohl decided she should use her second time­ out of the set. Things went just like the Trojans would have planned on the next point, with libero Erin Scheidel sending a nice pass ' up to setter Holly Dahlke. Dahlke set the ball up for teammate Sydney LeMay who smashed it down for one of her gamehigh 14 kills. —. “I really like seeing Sydney swinging at all those balls,” Pohl said. “That was really nice. She had a lot of nice hits.” “She went back in there and swung really hard anch had three kills and that’s really nice to see. Usually, when you’re down that’s when they don’t keep swing­ ing. I’m happy with the win. It was nice that everyone got to play. That’s a big plus for us.” The Trojans were eventu­ ally as close as 24-22 at the end of that first set, but the Saxons pulled out the win. The Trojans took it to the Saxons the rest of the night, winning the final three sets 25-18, 25-18, 25-11. LeMay had some good with battles Hastings’ Maddie Dailey and Grace » Bosma in the middle of the digs. Dahlke had 14 and Scheidel and LeMay added ten each. Ziccarello also had three aces for TK. Dahlke finished the night with 38 assists. The Saxons got 29 assists from setter Erin Goggins. Mary Feldpausch had a team-high nine digs for Hastings, and Grace Meade added six. “It was a great start,” Slaughter said. “They’ve played great games like that, we took one off Catholic Central like that, we lost to Wayland in one match by two, they played great. They have the talent. They're just a young team and they have to keep it together all the time.” The Trojans came into the dual after a solid perform­ ance at the Caledonia Elite Invitational last Saturday. They reached the quarterfi­ nals where they were downed by the eventual champions from East Kentwood 23-25, 25-19, 259. Dahlke had 70 assists and seven blocks on the day. LeMay had 29 kills, 12 blocks and 22 digs. Ziccarello had 25 kills to go with a team-high 29 digs. Scheidel had 20 digs, Krol 18 and Amy Ziccarello 17. & % $ J £ » ’J J if" Trojan outside hitter Sydney Krol goes up to blast a kill over the block of Hastings’ Erin Goggins during the third set of the Trojans’ 3-1 win in Hastings Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 9 Trojan senior libero Erin Scheidel passes a Saxon serve during her team’s win in Hastings Thursday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Mi ■ VI a lot of them, were at the net. They're afraid to hit it hard, so they’re trying to tip it or they're hitting them out to try and hit it around the blockers.” The Trojans did put up a solid block, with LeMay recording six blocks and Dahlke four. Bosma and Dailey had four blocks each themselves on the other side. “Sydney (LeMay) just has the seniority on (Dailey),” Slaughter said. “She’s smarter at the net right now. I think Maddie will be there. I think Maddie, I think she'll be great, but she's just got to have that net play.” “She's just got to keep hit­ ting.” Dailey and Christy Clark had seven kills each to lead the Saxons. Jessica Ziccarello led the Trojans defensively with 15 w flji’ ftp1 I dll JI Ij to fl toft I toil bite Trojan setter Holly Dahlke (4) passes the ball up as teammate Sydney LeMay breaks for the center of the net during Thursday’s OK Gold Conference contest at Hastings High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DOBBINS Scots tied with I / night, but the Saxons strug­ gled to cover the Trojans on the outside much of the night. Jessica Ziccarello added 13 kills for TK and Sydney Krol had nine. The Trojans made Dahlke work to get sets up for hitters in the first set, as the back row struggled to pass, but they cleaned things up as the night progressed. The Saxon passing was great at the start, and had a few tough moments as the - • night progressed. Hastings’ head coach Vai Slaughter thought the difference in the way the two teams attacked at the net was the biggest dif­ ference in the match. “I want to say we had 40 some passing errors in our game against Middleville last year. 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Melissa Winchester led the TK girls’ pack, finishing second overall among the six conference teams’ runners with a time of 20 minutes South seconds. 3.09 Christian’s Alexis Miller was the top runner at the jamboree hosted by the in at Sailors, coming 19:25.40. The Trojan team had the first three across the finish line in its competition with the Saxons and Cougars. - Si! X' J*. S; ’’A ■ . I ‘ i I \ ** J Z-* •v V — I II 3*2 >3* t i A <0 * in 17:12.84. Catholic Central had Rylan Jaglowski second in 17:24.69 and Andrew in third Truszkowski 17:43.91. TK also had Luke Noah 11th in 18:08.94, Drayson Beyer 20th in 18:54.72, J . Conor Leach 23rd in 19:00.91 and Joe Gaikema 24th in 19:03.09. Hastings had three guys /*• • i within •-! • five r-_ ___ _ IX? finish andi a- ihalf seconds of each other, with Chance Miller leading the way in eighth place with a time of 17:53.00. Ronnie Collins was ninth in 17:56.28 and Sam Johnson tenth in 17:58.26. Grand Rapids TK is at ' rational tndav Union’s invitational today •11 l u i • (Sept. 28) and will be back in action when Grand Rapids Catholic Central hosts the league Wednesday. Kroells a winner four times as TK/Hastings tops Calvin 11 I* Olivia Lamberg was fourth overall in 21:01.92 and Bryn Beyer sixth in 21:17.84. TK also had Janie Noah 13th in 21:49.18 and Taylor Ward 15th in 21:50.34. Catholic Central was led by Leanne McWain, who overall was ninth in while 21:30.36, the Hastings’ pack was paced by Trista Straube who was 12th in 21:38.95. The TK ladies are now 2-1 in the conference. TK’s boys are 0-3 after falling to the Saxons and Cougars. Catholic Central topped the TK boys 22-33 while the Saxons bested TK 27-30. 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Each class at the high school will be decorating a hallway, and the community will vote on their favorite that night with awards announced. Another new event this year will be a pumpkin deco­ rating contest that will col­ lect canned items to donate to the Barry County Fresh Food Initiative. All pumpkin entries will be displayed in the “Main Street” area of the high See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits LOTS OF 1-OWNER TRADES!! LOTS OF 1-OWNER TRADES!! 4 1 I LOTS OF 1-OWNER TRADES!! r i r j ml I LOTS Local trade-in, only OF 28,000 mi. I1-OWNER w 20,995 TRADES! 2006 HUMMER H3 ■i I ”/ (A LU G-/WFi * -■■■BBL a. I 2009 PONTIAC G-6 » ^FU • -* * r Thomapple Kellogg High School website, www.tkschools.org. Leading up to the homecoming game, high school students will be able to par­ ticipate in various spiritthemed days. Monday is American day. Tuesday is farmer day, Wednesday is camouflage day, Thursday is college day and Friday is TK spirit day. The homecoming game starts at 7 p.m. against the Wayland Wildcats. The king and queen and court will be presented at half-time of the game. The homecoming dance for high school students will be Saturday, Oct. 12, from 8 to 11 p.m. school during the homecom­ ing festivities. Visitors will be able to vote for their favorites by bringing canned goods and placing them under the table of their favorite entries. The entry with the most canned goods will be the winner. Prizes will be awarded to first, sec­ ond and third places and honorable mention. All collected canned goods will be donated to the Barry County Fresh Food Initiative. Local businesses, groups, classrooms, families and individuals are encouraged to enter the contest. An entry form must be turned in by Oct. Il in the high school main office. 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Thornapple Kellogg homecoming court Members of the Thornapple Kellogg High School homecoming court were named recently. Pictured in front (from left) are seniors Kristen Kempema and Erin Scheidel. Second row, freshman Luke Noah, sophomore Michael McNee, senior Tom Williamson,’seniorDevin sTJan, andjunior Nick Iveson. Back row, freshman Madison .... .... • o _______ u onH roninr noUnta Hannapel, sophomore Holly Hall, junior Savannah Temple, and senior Dakota >M eoei )O98 iilliW ineH bid )ll9X i.q V 1f of moo moo & Jordan. Not available for the photo was senior Luke Poholski. The Thornapple Kellogg homecoming football game is Oct. 11 against Wayland. The game starts at 7 p.m. with the homecoming king and queen crowned at half-time of the game. Prior to the game, there will be homecoming festivities inside the high school including a community-wide tailgate party, hallway decorating contest among the grades, and a community service project to collect canned donations for the community. Council rejects planning commission recommendation for more town homes k by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Visser Brothers’ plan for townhomes additional instead of retail develop­ ment gained approval from the Middleville planning commission, but not with the V ibbfi nam aril tmoj jalliv village council. Council members cast a split vote against recom­ mending approval of the I amended plan at Tuesday’s committee of the whole meeting. They’ll vote on a final resolution concerning the proposal at their Oct. 8 meeting. Biir Mast, for Visser Brothers, said by voting against this proposal, the vil­ lage council is setting it up for the property to remain vacant. “You won’t have any­ thing built there probably for a very long time,” he said. Council Ed member Schellinger objected to the changes. “My main reason for objecting is the feelings of •I« neighborhood, ” my Schellinger stated. “I’ve visited with many of the neighbors and I have yet to find one person in favor of it. I’m definitely opposed.” Council member Shannon Endsley also opposed the change. “Where does it stop?’' she asked. “It just gets bigger and bigger and you ask for more and more. I think it’s iilqel ism r £ imoj iissni Unit q sdt ilssm liH ItotH .■ Ij 101 1C3BV Y“ i absolutely crazy that some­ one would agree to spend thousands of dollars on their home and then have this built beside them.” The proposed amendment to the planned unit develop­ ment would add 38 multi­ family town homes in the place of what was originally approved for retail develop­ ment. Officials from Visser Brothers said there is already enough vacant retail space in the area and building more is financially not reasonable. The property is a little more than 4 acres in size located along the south side of Towne Center Drive and north of the existing retail facility in the Towne Center development, Mast said while there is not a current need for retail space, he believes there is a growing demand for more residential multi-family units. Current spaces in the Towne Center development are filled immediately, he said, administrator Zoning Catherine Getty said she checked with other rental facilities in the village that offered the same intormation. She said rentals are consistently full and vacancies are quickly filled. Schellinger questioned whether or not there would be a full-time manager at the complex and about the con cems regarding vandalism and unwanted activities mentioned by neighbors. “I feel there should be a full-time manager on site to nip concerns in the bud immediately,” Schellinger said. Greg Bol, property man­ ager for the existing town­ homes, said, although he is not there every day, whenev­ er there is a concern he makes a point of addressing it and coming to the site immediately. “The tenants are happy,” Bol maintained. “They are having their concerns or any issues addressed very quick­ ly. They were at the last planning commission meet­ ing to testify to that.” Getty also noted that from information the Middleville police recog­ nized there were some unwanted activities in the area, but the suspects wefe not residents of the rental units. Council members Endsley, Schellinger, Sue Reyff and Joyce Lutz voted proposed the against planned unit development amendment. Council mem­ bers Phil Van Noord, Mike Lytle and Charlie Pullen voted in favor of the plan­ ning_ commission recommendation to approve the plans. A final resolution still has to be voted on at the Oct. 8 council meeting. Kellogg Thomapple Schools saw only a slight decrease in student popula­ tion according to the unoffi­ cial count day results from the Oct. 3 Student Count Day. The district recorded 3,082 students in the district. five fewer students than a year ago. Tom Superintendent Enslen said the district antic­ ipated a flat enrollment for the year. “While every district always wants to be on the upside, we budgeted for a flat enrollment number,’’said Enslen. “So, it’s not good or bad news. He pointed out that the 2013 graduating class was a very large class and the number of. ®coming kindergarten stucjents just didn’t make up that large of a difference. “It was a larger than nor­ mal class for the district so when that group left, it left a lot of room,” said Enslen. He noted the incoming kindergarten class is a typical kindergarten size for the dis- trict with 206 students. In 2012, the district had 210 kindergarten students. Enslen said there are a good number of students coming in from schools of choice that helps keep the district at level enrollment numbers. He said one issue the dis­ trict faces is a lack of available housing. “We have heard from a number of folks who are interested in being in the dis­ trict, but there just aren't enough homes or rentals available. It’s definitely one of the hurdles we face,” said Enslen. Fall count day is extreme­ ly important for districts. Numbers reported from this day are used to determine state funding given out in per pupil increments. A second count day is taken later in the school year. The largest classes in the district according to this year’s count are the fourth grade class with 245 stu­ dents, the seventh grade class with 242 students and the ninth grade class with 240 students. In all, the high school has 927 students with 239 at the 10th grade level, 222 in 11th grade and 226 in 12th grade. The middle school has 706 students in 233 sixth graders, 242 seventh graders and 231 eighth graders. McFall is the next largest school with Young 5 stu­ dents, kindergarten and first grades in one building. There are 513 students in the school with 69 young 5 stu­ dents, 206 kindergarten stu­ dents, 211 first grade stu­ dents, two second grade spe­ cial education students and 25 early childhood special education students. Page Elementary has 478 fourth and fifth grade stu­ dents with 245 at the fourth grade level and 227 at the fifth grade level. There are also six third grade special education students. Lee is the smallest of the schools with 458 students total. There are 237 third graders and 221 second graders counted this year. In 2012, the official fall count for the district was 3,087 students. In 2011, the count was 3,090 students. i - Middleville village manager is runner-up for Kalamazoo job by Julie Makarewicz Staff writer Rebecca Fleury will be staying in Middleville — at least for now. Fleury, Middleville’s vil­ lage manager and finance director, was one of four finalists for the Kalamazoo city manager position. After two days of interviewing candidates, the Kalamazoo City Commission opted to offer the job to Jim Ritsema, assistant city manager in Battle Creek. Fleury said even though she didn’t get the job, it was a good experience. “I was very honored and humbled to be selected as a finalist,” she said. City Commissioners said Ritsema’s additional experi­ ence and years with a larger city were the major factors edging out Fleury for the job. Community members fillin ■±i out evaluations of the candi­ dates favored Fleury. Fleury said commissioners told her that for Ritsema to assume the role in Kalamazoo is one step up from his present position. For Fleury, they said it would be about three steps •It up. Fleury was the youngest of the four candidates inter­ viewing for the job and comes from the smallest community. She was also the only woman among the candidates, Sj “It was a great experience for me. It really is a win-win. I’m still in a community I love and doing what I love to do. I’m very proud to have been No. 2,” said Fleury. The Kalamazoo City Commission narrowed its field of candidates to five for interviews, but one dropped out- That left Ritsema, out. Fleury, Jerome Kisscomi, I assistant city manager and development economic director for Kalamazoo; and George Penn, vice president and strategic partner at PDA Group Consulting in California. Fleury, 45, lives in Richland Township and for­ merly worked for the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety. She also worked in the Kalamazoo city manager’s office and in the city’s community devel­ opment department. Fleury was hired to lead the village of Middleville in January 2011. In This Issue i • Orangeville asked to replace aging fire tanker • Water -tower eyed as site for county dispatch antennae • Hard work pays off in OK White title for Scot golf • Clark scores twice as Trojans top Saxon soccer * �Page 2/The Sun and News. Saturday, October 5. 2013 I Former Major League Basebail star to spend next 7 to 15 years in prison Mt * A X •• 1 * & w •It A composite sketch released by Kent County Sheriff’s deputies of the suspect Police seek help locating suspect Police are asking help from the public in the case of three female teens who were walking down a sidewalk in the 1200 block of 60th Street in Gaines Township when a male suspect walking in the opposite direction lifted one of the girls off the ground. Kent County Sheriff’s deputies said the incident occurred about 8:30 p.m. On Sept. 28. . ; Police said the female defended herself by hitting the male suspect who then put her down. The girls then ran to a nearby home and police were notified. The girls said they did not know the man. He is described as a white male between 30 and 40 years old, approximately 6-feet tall and medium to heavy build. He was described as balding, glasses, no facial hair and wearing an orange shirt. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kent County Sheriffs Department at 616-632-6125 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345. fi • I I ! I I I 1I *7• r -f X.J: ; Expires 10/26/13. Must pt I ■ “— — —— S 4 customer. Hot vs V M*W Purchase of ’25 o rmore I ffirtrar ' Uffitt 1 per transaction per on previous purchase. I| ] 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) • Caledonia _______ 616-891-2418 by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Chad Curtis showed no a remorse, no guilt and noz empathy toward his victims as he was sentenced to seven to 15 years in prison for six counts of criminal sexual conduct involving three Lakewood High School female students. It was Curtis' own words prior to sentencing that most shocked many observers in the courtroom. “I've never heard anyone give such a self-serving statement ever,”’ ever/ said Prosecuting Attorney Julie Nakfoor-Pratt of Curtis’ nearly one-hour appeal for leniency. “It was all self­ serving. It was selfish and •It only about himself. It was complete disregard for the people he hurt.” Nakfoor-Pratt said justice was served by Curtis getting the maximum sentence L allowed. Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell said she gave serious consideration to exceeding the sentencing guidelines, but said that would likely only give Curtis another avenue for appeal. Instead, she sentenced him to the maximum allowable under state guidelines for his crimes. Curtis was convicted after a week-long jury trial this summer on six counts of sec­ ond, third and fourth degree criminal sexual conduct. All six sentences, ranging from 16 months to 180 months in prison, will be served con­ currently. The most severe sentence is for a period of 85 to 180 months. Curtis worked as a substi­ tute teacher and weight room supervisor at Lakewood High School. He did not tes­ tify at his trial but, during sentencing■!1 Thursday morn­ ing, said he should have done so. He used his time before sentencing to try and convince the judge of the many good things he’s done with his life since leaving profes­ sional baseball in 2001 and of his strong desire to be a servant and not a selfish per­ son. Curtis said he believes he has much more to offer, if s co CM $ o ^*•1 Nails & Spa • • '\ j />■ 7 A’1 9357 Cherry Valley (In the D&W Plaza), Caledonia (616) 891-1139Hours: Mon.-SaL 9:30-7:30 Manicures • Pedicures • Deluxe • Organic • Acrylic < Shellac • Facials • Waxing • Permanent Makeup r/j s r i 20% OFF ; ALL SERVICES ! j Monday - Thursday Expires 10/19/13 ■I ■I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I 10 OFF ALL SERVICES : Friday & Saturday * ! Expires 10/19/13 [ MUST PRESENT COUPON. NOT VALID W/OTOER ORFERS." COUPON PEr'cUSTOMER given the opportunity, and asked for consideration of entering the county’s Swift and Sure program where minimal, if any, jail time would be served. But it was his remarks to the victims that left some in tears and leaving the court­ room as he spoke. “I'm going away in part because the truth wasn’t told,” he said. He rebuffed the victims who testified against him saying he hoped some day the whole truth would come out and that he would contin­ ue praying for them. He said the victims know they have not told the whole truth and they will continue having L difficulty dealing with it until they make their own admissions. In the meantime, Curtis admitted no guilt. Instead, he claimed at least one of the victims pursued a relation­ ship with him, which he rejected. He said she was pressured into saying things that weren’t true. He also admitted having a “special” relationship with another one of the victims 5J and suggested some day, when the whole truth is out, the two of them could write a u ■ - k together that could be a big influence and help to oth­ ers. McDowell said that state­ ment alone shows how “far off from reality you are. It •]» will never happen, ” she said. Nakfoor-Pratt gave the victims credit for continuing to show courage and strength during the difficult time. “One of the things I admire most - these young ladies they’ve been through a long road and they’ve shown nothing but bravery,” said Nakfoor-Pratt. “They are an incredible group of brave young ladies and have shown a lot of strength and I think that’s what will get them through this.” Two of the victims who testified at the trial also offered victim statements before sentencing. Their par­ ents also made comments to Curtis. One of the girls said she’s been embarrassed, over­ whelmed, depressed, and even terrified. She used to enjoy school and outside school activities, but now said she feels shunned and unwelcome. “I rarely attend after­ tit. events any more,” she school told Curtis. “I’ve been treat­ ed like I did something wrong... You did it.” Other family members said Curtis could have spared • the girls the difficulties of a 1 trial by accepting one of L many plea agreements offered before the trial. “You are a child molester, a predator, a pedophile and a repeat sex offender,” said one parent. “You are not . worthy to be in the same room with her. You are self­ ish and she is selfless.” One of the victims said she hopes Curtis thinks about God while he’s in prison. “I do not wish bad things upon you while you are in •It. prison,” she said, adding that she hopes he seeks forgive­ ness. Prosecuting Assistant Attorney Chris Elsworth, who tried the case, said Curtis lacks moral character to even admit his guilt. “He used his position and ruined their lives. He’s the worst kind of hypocrite there is,” said Elsworth. Curtis spoke about his religion and strong faith. He said he believed God put him in a place for a purpose. •It “J failed at my objective to be a positive influence in •It my community,” said Curtis. “I’m sorry for that. For the last 20 years of my life, I've been a servant and not a self­ ish person.” said Curtis. He told the court he made a lot of money while a pro­ fessional baseball player, but gave more than half of it away. He retired from base­ ball after 10 years, he said, because he felt there was something he could do that would be more beneficial to society than just playing ball. After his baseball career, Curtis completed his teach­ ing degree and said he want­ ed to help students. “I was trying to have a •;• positive impact on students,” * he said. Curtis said he is a humble person who loves and cher­ ishes his ability to serve oth­ ers. “1 live my faith every day,” said Curtis who added that he’s been praying for the judge and the prosecuting attorney since this whole case started. He said he’s also trying to find ways to be a positive influence on others while in jail and even offered a suggestion that he could start a program for men once they get out of jail to help them find jobs and get back to being part of society. In sentencing, McDowell said that, in her opinion, this is one of the most serious crimes in society and that Curtis is a danger to other people. “These girls trusted you as a Christian and as a volun­ teer and friend,” McDowell told Curtis. “It makes it so much more horrible that you betrayed that trust the girls had for you.” She said Curtis’ actions have tom apart the commu­ nity and that the victims have been shunned by former friends. “This is supposed to be a great time in their lives,” said McDowell, “but you have stolen it.” Curtis was sentenced to 71 to 180 months in the first case. The second case involved five charges for which Curtis was sentenced to 85 to 180 months on the first count; 16 to 24 months for the second count; 16 to 24 months for the third count; 85 to 180 months on the fourth count; and 71 to 180 months on the fifth count. All the sentences will be served at the same time. Curtis was found guilty of massaging bare breasts and buttocks and also penetration using his fingers on one vic­ tim. The victims testified Curtis took them to a seclud­ ed training room away from other students and faculty. i i r/ p*^lf A JI $ & X •J 1 jfjnp tow* v.' BINGO litSEB • I %XCr]| iutt'n > •• Caledonia American Legion Post 305 0 mW! | Thursday • 6:30 p.m. CM § rinW 9868 Cherry Valley each week thru 5/24/14 toiter siia'to Please join us Wednesday, October 9th for our W •■'asnsa 'feass 16th Annual Eyewear Show Open House 2:00-7:00 pm Refreshments • Door Prizes • and more.... ii i ‘Jtais See the newest styles in fashion eyewear and sunglasses for men, women & children. njii I L I hi Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. 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Klohs presented an histor­ ical review of projects undertaken between 2009 and 2013. In all but one of four areas the agency exceeded its goals. New capital invest­ ment reached $684 million; the value of new and retained, payrolls reached $327 mil­ lion, and new and retained jobs came in at 9,909. The only goal not met was the number of companies assist­ ed by the agency during the period; only 6,980 companies rather than the projected 7,500 received assistance from the agency. She cited a project that is to particularly relevant Caledonia. She said eight years ago, a German company, Rattunde, a manufacturer of metal-working machinery, opened a small sales office in Grand Rapids. The office was followed by a manufac­ turing facility that has out­ grown its space and has received approval within the last month for a new facility to be built in Caledonia. Among the factors accord­ ing to her that help determine where companies will locate facilities are the living envi­ ronment. She said, "I know small towns that would love to have a manufacturing facility but they are hurt by the lack of opportunities. around them." In other words Caledonia offers a desirable living environment. Manufacturing is back in Michigan but it has changed, Again she said that there is a dissonance between the skills of the unemployed and the requirements imposed by new technology; there needs to be an emphasis on retrain­ ing. Part of the decline in manufacturing jobs is due to the technological changes. Moving to broader issues, Klohs discussed the plan put forth by Gov. Rick Snyder for creating a collaborative approach to economic devel­ opment. Rather than a topdown approach focused on agency, the state the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in 1 * Lansing, Snyder has divided the state inter 10 regions. Her agency assumes new importance in that in Region Four, which terminates on the west at Lake Michigan; the north at northern on boundaries of Mason, Lake, and Osceola counties; on the east at Montcalm and Ionia; and to the south at the south­ ern boundaries of Barry and Allegan counties. Kent County she said is the core joining the discussion won ­ space) Klohs added that the "The Tax Foundation ranks household income in the county in Region Four. dered if there was something availability of shovel-ready us 10th; the state is better to region, topping state and Working relationships have Gaines Township had done space in light industrial dis ­ do business in," she replied. already been established county figures by almost to avoid the gap and essen ­ tricts was critical. Years ago Dealing with a query from • two-to-one. Kentwood and with Newaygo and Ionia by tially answered his own she said only someone seek ­ Supervisor Bryan Harrison Gaines are communities her agency. question saying apartments. ing 500 acres would demand about jobs, she said, "We are whose median household Although not referred to LeBlanc pointed out that the that it be shovel-ready. Now second only to California." income compares very close ­ by Klohs in her presentation, Kalamazoo interchange had She said Right Place only it is expected for a 20-acre ly to state and county aver ­ the Caledonia board joined residents could everything counts jobs where the agency parcel, the agency as an investor ages. need within four miles. • Addressing the 18to 30has been involved in the A Housing values reflect three years ago with a On vacant land Hermenet year age gap, Harrison said it process. similar differences; most of pledge; renewal of the had noticed the research had was most likely an afford ­ Harrison had another housing in both Caledonia pledge will probably be an identified large blocks of ability issue because the question, the role of DDAs. and Cascade ranges in price item discussed in the coming workshops ’ in from $200,000 to $500,000 Klohs responded that they township wanted to avoid land available for develop­ budget ment. One of the parcels is rental housing. He wanted to were a tool and were more and is occupied by well-edu ­ November. owned by Cherry Valley know what the implications important in developing a cated professionals. Both ■ Paul LeBlanc focused on Land and is the Peter Den of the age gap are. LeBlanc sense of place. She com ­ Kentwood and Gaines have choices for land use. He mented, "People are looking responded that the quality of Hartigh donation earmarked the greatest amount of their began by saying the Four valued below for a sense of place." zoning was important; if for a park. Corners report he was pre­ housing During the final board senting was an update of a $150,000; over 20 percent is Regarding transportation she there are condos, rentals comment period after thank ­ can't be limited, use town ­ said Caledonia's infrastruc ­ less than $100,000, suggest ­ study done originally for the ing the presenters, Harrison houses and provide sociabili ­ ture was all right. ing that it is an environment Steelcase Corporation in the said he will add money in the ty with varied activities, a Turning to the Four conducive to younger fami ­ in early 1990s, updated i budget for training for board .•It mixed use. Corners report Harrison lies and first-time homebuy ­ 1998, and now updated again and commission members. Robertson added that remarked that his survey had ers. in 2013. He noted significant * shown a concern for making when Davenport opened its Robertson said he continues Existing and future land events occurring since 1998 to be frustrated in dealing campus, he had thought it M-6 and M37 better. use drew the most discussion are the opening of M-6, the »!• swould follow the pattern with Grand Rapids over [ "How do we do that as a of the research results by expansion of the Gerald R. sibly diverting some of the Davenport had established in local government?" Harrison LeBlanc. Industrial develop ­ Ford International Airport, sewage from the Northwest other locations of being a asked. ments are focused along and the extension of utility Sewer Authority district to commuter school but when it "Talk to reliable develop ­ M37/Broadmoor are office service. the Grand Rapids system. In developed as a traditional ers, identify what makes and institutional uses. The factors —regional Five his view agreements he residential campus, he asked sense, streamline proce ­ real surprise to the audience influences, character, demo­ thought had been reached the former president about nt dures." LeBlanc answered. was learning that 49.1 per ­ graphic information, existing have not been reached. rentals. He also wanted to "The recession may have had cent of the land in the study land use, and future planned The next regularly sched know if there was something an effect." area is vacant, and either land use—have remained the uled meeting of the board wrong with the gap. LeBlanc •y Addressing the planning basic elements in the profile agricultural or woods. There will be on Wednesday, Oct. responded it could balance •It issues, Klohs added that r of the Four Comers area. are opportunities for devel­ 16 at 7 p.m. in the township out eventually; he had noted communities have to get on The boundaries of the study opment. offices at 8196 Broadmoor •!•!•. Kentw the same page. earlier that Kentwood had Looking at future land use •It area are 44th Street on the Avenue. ■sj Commenting about infill experienced a similar gap in supports research north; 76th Street^ on the the development (finding new the early 1990s. increased industrial activity “ * * on south; Thomapple River Trustee Dale Hermenet uses for existing unused the east; and Hammond along M-6 and M37; com­ Avenue on the west: it mercial activity in Caledonia development •It. includes portions of the city and a big box interchange. an of Kentwood, and Cascade, around Gaines and Caledonia town- Further development of the Kraft Lake office park and a ships, Regarding rail service, no substantial increase in resi­ improvements are currently dential zoning are also men­ planned; the spur crossing tioned. said he thinks the board Michigan Aquatic Weed by Fran Faverman In a closing section devot­ M-37 is closed although the needs to rethink the strategy Removal could. The contract . Staff Writer rails are in usable condition ed to observations, the most with Superior will provide for attacking weeds. He said The Gun Lake improve ­ and equipment is stored. notable of them is that way for harvesting of weeds in 10 the growth of weeds near his ment Board, chaired by Major employers in the area too much land is zoned for Denise Medemar, Allegan acres of the lake at a cost of residence on Wildwood was are Steelcase, Davenport commercial use; 800 acres, phenomenal. He suggested $620 per acre not to exceed Drain according to him equals 8 County University, and the Lacks $10,000. Also discussed was that the timing of the herbi­ Commissioner, met Sept. 26 Enterprises, Inc. In terms of million square feet of com­ cide applications needed to the installation of catch to conduct the required pub ­ its character, he said the area mercial space, an amount basins in several areas where be changed. lic hearing on the assessment has a great potential for inappropriate for traffic con­ The board also approved runoff water containing gas rolls for a five-year renewal development because there is ditions but an ideal environ­ the appointment of Walter and oil drains into the lake. of the assessments to fund a lot of land available and it ment for mixed uses. The Blue from Martin Township Robert Perino, represent ­ the management of aquatic is an area transitioning main- second telling observation is to replace Lori Mead. ing Orangeville Township, nuisances in Gun Lake. ly to nonresidential develop- that there needs to be coordi­ Six additional parcels nated planning and zoning in ment. composed of privately Demographic projections the area. In other words Protect yourself against the flu before it begins owned islands in tfoe lake are communities are show significant growth for while — a < < • also added to the assessment each community. Caledonia required to share their pro­ rolls. The assessments will •II land use plan updates •It is expected to reach 21,000 posed appear on the December tax by 2025; almost a doubling with neighbors, the sharing bills. Clarksville Family Medicine I 616.693.2350 needs to become for the Four of its current population. The The assessments are Tuesday, October 8 Corners communities an entire study area, which in expected to raise $512,000 2009 had a population of active engagement in joint from 2014 to 2018, thus pro ­ approximately 8,500 resi- planning rather than the cur­ Caledonia Family Medicine I 616.891.0422 viding funding for an annual dents, is expected to increase rent cursory if any review Wednesday, October 9 & Wednesday, October 23 income of $102,400. to $13,500 by 2035. All four given to the documents. The discussion moved The board discussion that ‘ ‘ , are aging. communities onto possibly rebidding cur ­ Gun Lake Family Medicine I 877.377.7322 followed ranged over the Cascade and Caledonia can rent harvesting and herbicide Thursday, October 17 & Monday, November 18 expect to have a large group presentations of both speakcontracts. Pamela Tyning, of children and parents in the ers and touched on topics lake biologist, Progressive A 40 to 60 age groups with a such as the state's tax cli­ Cost of flu shot is $25 cash. Shots are available on a and E, said the contracts had major gap in the 18 to 30 mate, the role of downtown walk-in basis for patients and non-patients on flu clinic been rebid in 2012. The gen ­ authorities year group, which will development days. Existing patients may make an appointment — — — — W-'a. A X eral practice has been to or walk in. Insurance billing for existing patients only. account for less than 10 per- (DDAs), accountability for allow a cost-of-living adjust­ cent of its population. Gaines job numbers, rental housing, ment of 2 percent for materi­ and Kentwood however have the 18-30 age gap, and uses als and 3 percent for labor. a more even distribution of for vacant land. with Contracts two Watch for upcoming flu clinic dates Richard Treasurer age groups and have more providers, herbicide applicabuyers than Robertson began the discusfirst-home at Pennock Pharmacy locations tion and harvesting, provide Caledonia and Cascade. sion saying he had seen treatment of the lake. which Caledonia continues to something said A second contractor, co Michigan ranked 46th in the come out ahead in income; Superior Hoist and Dock, its 14 percent growth in nation for its business tax cli­ was engaged to do additional median household income is mate. Klohs responded that harvesting in the Gun Ho the greatest in Kent County the number came from HEALTH SERVICES area because its equipment over the last decade. Cascade Forbes magazine and she did could reach areas that West 1009 West Green St. ■ pennockhealth.com also has the highest median not know where they got it. GLIB approves resolution for assessment rolls I Pennock Flu Clinics VVr — z* Pennock * �f "41 Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 5, 2013 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY alaska baptist (church 7240 68'” Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 (Dutton United (ReformecC Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Thy Word Sunday Services: 9:30 AM - Worship 11:00 AM - Sunday School 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study ii PM - Student Ministries 6:00 www.alaskabaDtist.ora Our mission is to worship God and equip committed followers of Jesus Christ who will reach our community with the Gospel Dr. Brian F. 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Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) Worship.............................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................................. 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class............................... 11:00 a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Pastor Terry Kenitz Mass Times: Saturday............................ Sunday................. 4.......... Sunday (Spanish Mass) 269.743.4104 MomingStarChurchOnline.org 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse Ail* 8^ 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm •• i MIDDLEVILLE Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 SUMMER SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9:30am/11am l( ) 20 State Street Middleville. Ml / www.tvcweb.com kliltaw pr 1 to (® in PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH I •j las'ter KBim I la ’ 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a .m. •4 GOD'S WORD NOURISHES Rev. 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Relational. & Ao @ St. Paul Lutheran Church Frank P. Snyder. Senior Pastor BRIGHTSIDE o1 ’ Morning: 9:30 Evening: 6:00 Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6: •Ii WFUR 102.9 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org ■ Sunday Services: Traditional 8:30,1a.m. Contemporary 11 a.m. Sunday School £» Bible Class 9:45 a.m. Nursery available during senice Make 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann & ■iulto •akiwi Peace C H U IC H •V “ I siiSEa' Bible ^Church /orshi war ’theheart Confessions of Truth ▼ A full Gospel Bible Church where “Everybody is Somebody" Come worship with us ----------- Schedule of Services:-----------Sunday Worship Service 11: •Ii a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee 1302 S. 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I Pastor Merritt Johnson 06800318 » ■ • • • ■ *»*<.>*» • • < • • • • a « a < • • a *• • « * . • • w 4 •i �at i The Sun and News, Saturday, October 5, 2013/ Page 5 Orangeville asked to replace aging fire tanker by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Just what 20 years were Orangeville Fire Department personnel were referencing will have to be decided at upcoming budget workshops following the Oct. 1 meeting of the Orangeville Township Board of Trustees. Fire Chief Dan Boulter proposed at Tuesday's meet­ ing the potential purchase of a new tanker truck. “I am having difficulty obtaining parts for the department's current tanker,” Boulter told the 44 This new tanker board. would replace the 1991 model.” Township Treasurer Vicki Ritchie confirmed with the fire chief that the current tanker is the same one upgraded in 2001/2002 and then reminded Boulter that he had told the board at that time that the upgrade would extend the life of the 1991 tanker another 20 years. Further discussion of the issue resulted in the board agreeing to move the pro­ posal to be addressed during the upcoming budget work­ nt 'S w.' * : % St I’M I I, “jji•L Ml I *» * Wx 0 ■ ment and its residents should shops. The fire chief moved on to be made by local govern­ reporting that his department ment and its residents. had completed the required Fisher then asked that the annual testing of all fire­ board opt out of the resolu­ houses. The department’s tion. Julie Baker, from Gull annual maintenance pro­ gram for Pump R77 had also Lake, concurred with Fisher been completed. The chief that the decision should be informed the board that- made by the residents ofinterviews for new fire fight- each township. 44 ers would begin in this “The science is not month, with the specific there,” said Baker, referring intent to hire one daytime to the DNR resolution to worker. The department has control the populations of maintained staffing of 18 mute swans on each body of water. The board, later in the active members thus far. County commissioner Jim session, voted to opt out of DeYoung, who represents the “Resolution to Request the Orangeville area, report­ DNR Assistance for Mute ed that the county commis­ Swan Management” by roll sion’s Committee of Whole call vote. Four ayes, and one had successfully sent a dissenting vote carried the budget to the commission motion. Continuing with public for approval. He told the board that the commission­ comments, Cindy Dill of ers were still considering the Orangeville Township said option of hiring a facilitator that the promised sign for the county strategic plan- declaring “No Through Trucks” had yet to be posted ning process. Public comments recog­ on the east end of Mullen nized Mary Fisher from Street. Dill reported to the board Carlton Township who repeated her stance on the that there had been a theft of county's mute swan resolu­ scrap metal from the recy­ tion, stating that decisions cling transfer station. The that directly effect the local perpetrators had entered the level of township govem- property via the woods, evi- that each site be specifically identified. Locations that require buoy attachment to the lake bottom necessitate receiving permission from the landowner who has riparian rights. The board recognized that no updated information from HI the DNR or the sheriff’s department had been received regarding the buoy permits. Phyllis Fuller, director of Barry County Dispatch, opened new business with the explanation of the new bylaws that would need to be approved by the board, Approval would bring the township into alignment with the requirement, by the Barry County Dispatch Technical Advisory Board, that it is to maintain 51 percent representation by law enforcement officials. The board proceeded to file the motion to amend the Barry county Central Dispatch 911 service plan and passed the motion by roll call vote. Supervisor Tom Rook provided board members with the Model Notice for Employees document while ensuring that the sending of the notice does not obligate denced by two wheel tracks leaving the scene in that direction. Dill recommended to the board »!• that the town­ ship should consider high­ way barriers to prevent access to the property by way of the adjacent woods. Upon the call for old busi»!• ness, Trustee Bob Perino provided the board with photos of the areas where buoys should be placed on Gun Lake, in collaboration Yankee with Springs Township's inquiry as to whether Orangeville wanted to add some buoys in portions of the lake that are within the boundaries of township. Orangeville Perino identified Turtle Point, Rock, Chicago Hastings Point and England Point as the ideal locations. During Orangeville's board meeting last month, Barry' County Marine Patrol had explained the differences in buoys, identifying their functions as either pursuant to traffic control or to pro­ vide information. Placing buoys in public waters requires a permit for each buoy from the Department of Natural Resources. Further procedures stipulate the township to provide health insurance or a partic­ ular health insurance plan under the Affordable Care Act. Additional items addressed by the board included: Accolades given by J.R. Wheeler Library representative, Alice Kelsey, who applauded the people who attended the Ice Cream Social held Sept. 30. The event was held to commem­ orate the five-year anniver­ sary of the remodeling of the library. Over 50 people attended the celebratory occasion. • Board members were reminded that a clothing drive will be held at the township hall, with a date yet to be determined. Also in the planning stages is a canned food drive for the “Smile for Christmas” pro­ gram. Clerk Township Jennifer Goy told the board that payroll and accounts payable were not working and that support from BS&A be would needed. Subsequently, no bills were available for board approval, la Wafer tower eyed as site for county dispatch antennae by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Barry County Central Dispatch is eyeing a possible »!• radio antennae on the top of the existing village water tower near Page Elementary ▼ IODK School. Phyllis Fuller, director of the Barry County Central Dispatch, told the village council at its Tuesday meet­ ing that the advisory board is investigating the possibility of using the tower as a loca­ tion for an antennae for bet­ ter radio coverage in the northern part of the county. She said there are current­ ly seven sites in the county with the location near S & S Farm Market mainly serving the Middleville area. But, she said, over the last three years, the board has discov­ ered the coverage is not suf- (ffl n •' 1 * AH f1 >• F k ■ 00 • \I K V * ■ AdT J? Jt ll 1 CD 0 ficient in some areas, espe­ budget uses two different cially northern and north­ scenarios including leaving Thornapple the village tax levy at 12.5 eastern mills and another look at Township. “There are pockets of what a decrease in the millage rate to 11.5 mills would problem areas,” Fuller said. She said the board was do to the budget. “We are given permission to conduct starting a month earlier on some preliminary testing at this process and hopefully the site and the results she this will give everyone a chance to study all the num­ said were “phenomenal.” Fuller also said that the bers and ask any questions,” manager village board will continue working said on a formal proposal and Rebecca Fleury. Council members had few request to consider the anten­ nae on the tower. She said comments about the budget she wanted to make the as presented. Most said they council aware of the poten­ simply need time to review tial request coming in the and consider all the financial information. future. Fleury said there are no In other matters before the council at the committee of major changes to the budget. She said once the council the whole meeting: • Council members decides whether to keep the were given a first look at the existing 12.5 mills or lower proposed 2014 budget. The the millage rate to 11.5 mills, she will prepare an estimated budget for 2015 as well. A reduced millage will leave the general fund with a deficit and the council would Caledonia Saturday, October 1 ■IF PIG ROAST ttkl •p TH 03 Meal Includes: Homemade cole slaw, baked beans & soft service ice cream. I 00 pl A' < a z” r HP* J I * A' ChildrenI under 10 Now Enorlling for Protect all that you’ve built with Safe. Sound. Secure.® insurance from Auto-Owners Insurance. Fall Classes Insurance First Call today to schedule your tom- .1 k Doug Talsma Raffle Tickets for 2 50+ lbs. Pork Bundles! 00 Also serving roasted lamb, cooked in separate roaster, choose pork, lamb or both! 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 616-891-1882 osmetology or oo & ^Aco^ 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, MI 49333 Bob Nicolai See Doug or Bob for all your insurance needs! Packaged & Frozen Adults ! Andronaco will want to pur­ chase the parking area or lease it in the future, or if they will have enough avail­ able parking without it. The village receives $405 per month on lease of the proper­ ty. Council members agreed to allow Fleury to negotiate and to sign a lease termina­ tion agreement based on comments from the village attorney. \\otAe . . . Serving 2:00pm -7:00pm ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT & * consider a request to termi­ nate the lease agreement for the parking lot property at 39 State Street, the former Metaldyne building. The vil­ lage currently owns the park­ ing lot and has a lease agree­ ment with CFSB Metaldyne Properties LLC. Andronaco Industries has purchased the Metaldyne building, but are not currently in need of the parking lot. It is unknown if American Legion #305 ng i FX * have to decide where to make cuts in the budget to meet that deficit. Leaving the millage rate at 12.5 mills, the village will not anticipate a deficit budget for the upcom­ ing year. , Council members will review and study the budget figures as presented and dis­ cuss further at their November committee of the whole meeting or at a special meeting just to discuss the budget. Austin Tumes was appointed to the planning commission. Turnes will fill the remainder of the term of Newman, David who resigned last month because of health reasons. Tumes is a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. 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Bob worked at the EW Bliss for 31 years, retiring on a Friday, and the following Monday he started at the Hastings City Bank, where Barbara worked. He started as a courier, and the bank realized that Bob was handy and could fix anything, so they offered him a job in the maintenance department. Bob and Barbara retired from the bank in 1997 and began traveling to Arizona for the winters, after three years of traveling they decid­ ed that was enough and they both got jobs at Carveth Village where they worked for 10 years. Bob loved woodworking, as he had a shop in his home, where he would make things for family and friends. He also enjoyed working in his yard and tending to his flower beds. Bob and Barbara both volunteered at Project Hope in Dorr, where they worked in the food pantry. Bob's true love was his church, Leighton United Methodist, where he enjoyed attending Sunday School, their mission work, Wednesday night suppers and the Fifty Plus lunches. He ft and Barbara ft were instrumen­ tal in starting the community gardens at the church. Bob is survived by his wife, Barbara; a son, Gregory (Barbara) Moore; a daughter, Christine (Derick) Price; a sister. Eileen (Donald) Sywassink; grandchildren, Samantha, Joshua, Elizabeth. Ross and Preston; one great grandson, Justin and one to be bom in November; several •a nieces and nephews. ft ft lob was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Nona Moore. The family will receive friends, Monday, October 7, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the BeelerGores Funeral Home in Middleville. ft Funeral services for Bob will be conducted Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 11 a.m., with visitation from 10 a.m. until service time at the Leighton United Methodist David Pastor Church, McBride, » officiating. Burial will take place in Irving Cemetery with full military honors under the auspices of American Legion Post 45, Hastings. Memorial contributions to Leighton United Methodist Church Mission Fund. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for Bob's family. Faye Edna Freeman MIDDLEVILLE, MI Faye Edna Freeman, age 76, of Middleville, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orval and Olive Bowman; sister, Marian Finkbeiner; brothers, Calvin and Robert Bowman; and granddaughter, Samara Lee. She is survived by her hus­ band of 60 years, Ward E. Freeman; children, Mike (Kathy), Doug (Denise), Mark (Barb), Jeff (Kim), Dan (Terri), Jon, Jim (Laura); 23 grandchildren; 25 great­ grandchildren; one great­ great-grandchild; her sisters, Beatrice Swainston, Betty Caledonia Compaq. &nto Qo(or QfaCe! Schedule a hair coloring appointment during the month of October and receive a (Larry) Gates, sister-in-law, Sharry Bowman. Faye loved to play her guitar and sing country gospel music. She was a talented athlete. She worked for 32 years at the Middle Villa Inn. Funeral services for Faye were held Friday, October 4, 2013 at Caledonia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine Street, Caledonia with Pastor Jodie Flessner officiating, Interment in Mt Hope Cemetery. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Right to Life of Michigan. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. Arrangements made* by Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 616 E. Main Street, Caledonia. Call 269-945-9554 Hr San a Mews classified ads HASTINGS, MI - Phyllis Kay Snyder, age 60. of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom on December 21, 1952 in Hastings the daughter of Charlie and Rosa (Zettler) King. Phyllis graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School and later Kellogg attended Community College to attain an RN nursing degree. Phyllis married Russell Snyder on July 29, 1972 in Hastings. She worked as an RN for many years. Phyllis enjoyed softball, bowling and sewing. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Darrell King. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, There will be some changes to the traditional homecoming activities this year for Thomapple Kellogg High School’s Oct. 11 foot­ ball game. A community-wide tail­ gate party will be held in the high school with Thomapple Valley Church giving away 1,000 hot dogs, chips and cookies. Anyone wanting to tailgate outside is welcome to do so in the athletic lobby parking lot or in the Page parking lot. There will also be inflatables, face painting for the kids, and many other activities in the school. A dunk tank will be placed outside near the football stadium and cow pie bingo. Each class at the high school will be decorating a hallway and the community will vote on their favorite that night with awards announced. Another new event this year will be a pumpkin deco­ rating contest that will collect canned items to donate to the Barry County Fresh Food Initiative. All pumpkin entries will from Michael Miller, Benartex, Timeless Treasures, Kona Bay, P&B, P&B Blank, Baum, Windham, RJR, others... < Great for your holiday gift giving Z- AG Color Safe Shampoo or Conditioner! • Zippers, Thread, Patterns, Trims, Batting, Ribbons, Lace ******* Up to a $20.00 value -Pray for our Nation- z QUESTIONS: ASK US... 134 E. Main Street, Caledonia, MI 49316 (616) 891-1591 ft/ OPEN: Monday-Thursday 8 am-5:30 pm; Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm 06823680 06823594 ________ ________ Russell Snyder III; daughters, Mindy Kirchen, (Jim) Michaelleen Simpson, and De Ann (Dorman) Gray; 10 Andrew grandchildren: Robins, Jamie, James and Kenneth Kirchen, Taylor and Charlie Simpson, Adam Keeler, Brittaney Bridwell, and Brandon and Lucas Gray; great-grandchildren, two Carson and Robins; brothers, Sam (Kay) King, Charlie King, Richard King and Jerry (Denise) King; sis­ ters, Melba Strouse, and Sandy (Walter) Hall; in-laws, Gary Snyder. Mike (Sue) Snyder and Chris (Gary) Wilcox and many nieces and nephews. Respecting Phyllis’ wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial visitation and funeral service took place on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Chad Wilcox offi­ ciated the service. A recep recep-­ tion at the Elks followed. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. 'Z 1 I'i I J’ Iz die*1 tf' Homecoming events include tail-gate party, community activities $• Pretty Cotton Fabrics FREE caledoniahairco.com - be displayed in the “Main Street” area of the high school during the homecom­ ing festivities. Visitors will be able to vote for * their favorites by bringing canned goods and placing them under the table of their favorite entries. The entry with the most canned goods will be the winner. Prizes will be award­ ed to first, second and third places and honorable men­ tion. All collected canned goods will be donated to the Barry County Fresh Food Initiative. Local businesses, groups, classrooms, families and individuals are encouraged to enter the contest. An entry form must be turned in on or before October 11 in the high school main office. An entry form can be downloaded from the Thomapple Kellogg High School website at www.tkschools.org. Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station Iffl I ft •k» I _, GREAT RATES & LOCAL SERVICING l l Dann Mulder 1 •I • Personal Service • Experienced Lenders • No Application Fee Call Dann Mulder at 616.891.2530 or apply • I at •• www.unitedbankofmkhigan.com NMLSH33188 Hl IS-1 tt UNITED BANK | ! r I I 1 I Middleville United Methodist Church 111 Church St., Middleville, Ml I I I I I I I a 1 ( <1 I 4 I I I , 4 L 4 <] 4 I I I 4 I 4I 4 I 4 I: jkl 4 In the days before the homecoming game, high school students will be able to participate in various spir­ it-themed days. Monday is American Day, Tuesday is Farmer Day, Wednesday is Camouflage Day, Thursday is College Dgy, and Friday is TK Spirit Day. MB M MB ■■ M ■■ I I I I I ( SOUP SUPPERS — Dates — October 11, 2013 November 8, 2013 January 10, 2014 February 14,2014 March 14, 2014 - 4 jet#’* jjliS® ini111? ^18 a ' MORTGAGE CORPORATION I I r » Must present ad to receive a free shampoo or conditioner. ft ] ft ;ryce I I I Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Free Will Offering I I I I I I I *** 7) 1 Featuring; Soups, Salads, Sandwiches and Desserts Clip and •, ‘ Clip and Save J ITI :jj——i.— ^1 141 » M ■■ 4 'i �1 The Sun and News, Saturday, October 5, 2013/ Page 7 * Financial Focus From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Provided by Andrew McFadden of Edward Jones How should your risk tolerance influence Using Islamophobia to discredit Obama is shameful investment decisions? As an investor, how much IVk risk can you tolerate? It’s an -l A question important — because the answer can help you make the right invest­ ment choices. Before you know your risk tolerance, you'll want to make sure you first under­ stand the nature of invest­ ment risk — the risk of los­ * ing principal. This risk is especially prevalent when you invest in stocks, because stock prices will always fluc­ tuate — and there are never any guarantees about per­ formance. Of course, a decline in valu$ does not mean you need to sell; you can always hold on to the j. • stock with the hope that its value will bounce back. And this can certainly happen, but lks' again — no guarantees. I ----------- How you respond to this type of investment risk will tell you a great deal about I _ Il your own risk tolerance. Of ■*«w ”1 course, no one, whether he or she has a high tolerance for one, Arisk M KZ A W or a low ~ ~~ — — J particular1 • 11 hii ly likes to see declines. But . : people do react differently. If 1 '*«»>■ to rij you’re the sort of person who can retain your confidence in V r your investment mix and can focus on the long term and V the potential for a recovery, » ■ S3! f® Dj i you may well have a higher t ar * »i ta tolerance for risk. But if you t man > '» » m k ns Kink 1 1 I wtseiisi ' ‘i Kill! I; j. 5a lis - I »|5 fillip -,4^ 9 T5 Help for the Holidays, a Barry County program to help those in need at Christmas time, will begin to collect names Monday, Oct. 14, and continue through Wednesday, Nov. 27. Anyone needing to sign up may do so at the following locations: Delton Delton area District Library, Monday, tl • ■ 1 fibs® 11 t ll Wednesday or Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday or Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; or Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. area Nashville Nashville Village Clerk's office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The clerk’s office will be taking applications through Dec. 6. SINCE % Od* I V | X- 1 9 4 9 A BUYING GOLD AND SILVER TOO! I I I I J Local • Trusted * Fair I .11* IN ! ]I I K__ ll SwrengA I I I ft as enlightened people who influenced our jurispru­ dence. America by virtue of it being a nation of immi­ grants continues to be shaped by groups of varying ethnici­ ties and religions. Our country' also has a history of certain groups being maligned based upon religious affiliation. Catholic, Jews and Mormons have had their faiths smeared by conspiracy theories that they had grand schemes to subvert American law. It is shameful that many have not learned from history and resort to broad-brush porAmerican of trayals Muslims, which are inaccu­ rate. I hope that we can rise to a higher level of discourse about the issues that chal­ lenge us as Americans with­ demonizing fellow out including Americans, American Muslims, in the process. - Dawud Walid, Executive Director Council on AmericanIslamic Relations Michigan Southfield McKeown, Kraai and Phillips, PLC, 9369 Cherry Valley (M37) In the D&W Caledonia Village Center 616-891-5750 SwierengaJewelers.com 1 • Freeport area — Freeport District Library during regu­ lar hours. Call 616-765-5181 for more information. Residents in all other areas should sign up at Barry County Cares (formerly Love Inc.) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office is located at 305 S. Michigan Ave. of Middleville is pleased to announce that Michael H. McKeown, CPA joined the firm N) Deb Moore will be the guest speaker at the Oct. 9 General Federation of Gun Women’s Clubs Lake area meeting. Moore will speak on the importance of preserving life stories, offer writing tips and examples. The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. at Yankee Springs Golf Course. For more information go to www.gfwcgunlake.org or call 616-822-2874. * September 16, 2013 Michael received both a Bachelor Degree and a Masters Degree in Accounting from Michigan State University. He has spent the past four years working in Lansing for Plante Moran, a regional accounting firm. Professionally, he is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. Michael is married to his wife Megan, who is the Communications Director for the Barry Community Foundation. In addition to spending time with Megan and their 18 month old daughter Riley, he enjoys farming, and spending time outdoors. » Michael was active with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and is looking forward to becoming more active within the community. Gun Lake women to meet 3 ft TP il, means path towards faithful­ ness, is not a strict codex of laws, which the author mis­ represents, nor are American Muslims lobbying to have Islam become the law of the land. Furthermore, that Obama, President a Christian, has surrounded with Muslim himself Brotherhood members is an Islamophobic unfounded meme. Huma Abedin, for instance, who was an aide to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and wife to Anthony Weiner, who is Jewish, passed strict security clearances in order to have her job and served our counhonor. with try Michelle Congressman Bachman. R-Minnesota, who launched the vile attach against Abdein was con­ demned by members of her own party including Speaker of the House John Boehner and Senator John McCain from Arizona. liberty is Religious enshrined in the U.S. In fact, the Constitution, U.S. Supreme Court recognizes figures with religious affiliation including Prophet Muhammad in the chamber Certified Public Accountants Help for the Holidays registration begins soon 1 i aril d task >*! r M I k s ing purchasing power, which, over the long term, can be just as big a risk as market declines. Ultimately, then, you'll probably want to let your risk tolerance guide your but investment choices not dictate them with an “iron hand." So, if you believe you are highly toler­ ant of risk, you might have a somewhat higher percentage of stocks in your portfolio than if you felt yourself to be highly risk-averse — but in any case, you'll likely bene­ fit from building a diversi­ fied portfolio containing stocks, bonds, government securities, CDs and other investments. While this type of diversification can't guar­ antee profits or protect against loss, it can help reduce the effects of volatili­ ty on your portfolio. By knowing your own risk tolerance, and the role it can play in your choices, you can help yourself create an effec­ tive, suitable investment strategy — one that you can live with for a long time and that can help you avoid the biggest risk of all: not reach­ ing your long-term goals. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. find yourself losing sleep over your losses (even if, at this point, they’re just “paper’’ losses), becoming despondent about reaching your goals, and questioning whether you should be investing at all, then you may have a low tolerance for risk. This self-knowledge of your own risk tolerance should help inform your investment decisions — to a point. Even if you determine you have a high tolerance for risk, you almost certainly should not load up your port­ folio exclusively with stocks. If the stock market enters a prolonged slump, you could face heavy losses that may take many years to over­ come, causing you to lose significant ground in the pur­ suit of your financial goals. Conversely, even if you dis­ cover you don't have much tolerance for risk, you won't want to invest only in sup­ posedly “safe" vehicles, such as certificates of deposit (CDs). During those periods when rates on CDs and simi­ lar instruments are low, as has been the case in recent years, your interest payments from these investments may not even keep up with infla­ tion — meaning that, over time, you could end up los- To the editor: A letter printed in the September 28 edition of the Sun &News titled “Who is running America?" which was critical of President Obama is riddled with numerous fallacies about Islam. The Qur'an encourages freedom of thought and good relations with people of vari­ ous persuasions, not conver­ sion through force nor wan­ ton violence against any reli­ gious group. The Qur'an clearly says in chapter 2, verse 256, “Let there be no compulsion in religion, for right guidance is clear from error.” It also says in chapter 5, verse 32 that whoever kills a soul is like killing all of humankind and whoever saves a life is like saving humanity. A cursory reading of the Qur'an will also show that the vast majority of verses provide spiritual inspiration. parables and stories of prophets such as Abraham, Moses and Jesus Christ. Few verses in the Qur'an are of legalistic nature such as avoiding consumption of pork and alcohol to inheri­ tance rules. Sharia, which Michael has experience assisting clients in various industries, while focusing primarily on for-profit companies. His specialty is in financial statement audit and review services. Additional areas of competence include accounting, benefit plan audits, and corporate and individual taxation. McKeown r a a 1 and Phillips, PLC Certified Public Accountants He is currently accepting new clients and would be pleased to discuss your tax and accounting needs. You are encouraged to contact him by visiting the company website at www.mkpcpa.com to obtain additional information. McKeown, Kraai, and Phillips, PLC was founded by Michael’s parents, Scott and Deb McKeown, in 1985 and now includes four partners, four additional CPA's, three staff accountants, a firm administrator, and two administrative assistants. The firm provides a variety of professional services including compiling, reviewing, and auditing financial statements, tax return prepara­ tion for individuals and small to mid-size businesses, as well as consulting services. 500 Edwkrd Street, P.O. Box Til I Middleville, MI 49333-0277 3 ------------------------------ . PH: 269.795.7927 --------------------------------------------- ------------- - ———————————— GR: 616.454.9242 FAX: 269.795.2545 info@mkpcpa.com 00 —A co 00 * �Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 5, 2013 Caledonia rings in fall with annual harvest festival _■ - J-1— ■ - A .I 4 <F * ■■r » - •fl— —. A midway of 38 vendor booths greeted festival goers at Saturday’s Caledonia Harvest Festival. ^Ti * •* u* ‘g?; ■b ft * What would a harvest festival be without a hay ride? Young and old alike clamored aboard throughout the day. 11L I Tractors lined the field and delighted future farmers who got a chance to get behind 'Al ■ - 5 ■ v T■ V •t jl ■■ • I A I -/*• V I I 1. . L Kr.l • Ji •» . X Corn mazes aren’t just for tall people. One of the delights of the Caledonia Harvest Festival was entertainment for young ones. -- fl» r ' I fl — by Michele Bentii Contributing Writer The sound from a tractor's horn and the squeals of delight from children scrambling over the giant piece of machinery were among the many sounds that confirmed the fun and satis­ faction of Saturday’s Caledonia Harvest Festival 2013. Adding to the wonder of the day were the sound of bagpipes and the patter of Foo kle accompanying dancing feet, the smell of hot wings and coffee, and the sight of fami­ lies rocking off for a ride on a wagon of hay. In its seventh year, the free and family-oriented festival is continuing to grow in pop­ ularity and variety. “It’s a chance for area 1 merchants to give back to the community, to come togeth­ er, and to celebrate the fall,” said Monique Brennan, a KENT PODIATRY member of the Harvest Festival Committee. The committee and the Caledonia Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event. Among the many activi­ ties offered were pumpkin decorating, tile painting, face painting, bag painting, games and a coloring con­ test. “Caledonia is the best place to live, work and play,” smiled Pastor Greg Cooper of Brightside Church and vice president of the cham­ ber. “I'm proud to be a part of this community.” 11 iff rg it * s ll II i. w 1 V I- ■ fl < f fe If Az Si) w The magic of a ballerina mesmerized little ones on Saturday at the Caledonia Harvest Festival. Leading the dance are Monique Brennan (in green shirt) and ballerina daughter Halee. M 4 re 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. CALEDONIA, Ml \ • vr 891-9133 TJ EMILEY, DPM Board Certified MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED INCLUDING MEDICARE & MEDICAID On Staff at all Grand Rapids Hospitals 1 Who doesn’t love a fire truck? Fireman Mark Shuringa gets the Versluis children hooked early. Pictured (from top) are Cailyn, Jonah, and Olivia. § Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Bard Bloom, O.D. Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations Hastings 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 ,06801160 Wayland 216 N. Main 792-0515 MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED Call anytime lor Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 I * ■i i �——• J The Sun and News, Saturday, October 5, 2013/ Page 9 * wjp 4 Arts council will help tourists get the most from Arts and Eats I * _____ r I r A\ * - £ ““X- 1 * K*'’ Jr* > VM * r - ~ .■ »■ 2* 1 Caledonia Fire department equipment and personnel respond to an accident scene in Caledonia. Their duties include determining the medical help needed and other public safety concerns such as the clean-up of hazardous materials at the scene. Caledonia Fire Department celebrates with open house * open house is the car and booster seat check sponsored •IO locally by the Kiwanis Club of Caledonia in cooperation with Safe Kids. The car and booster seat check will run from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A limited number of discounted car and booster seats are available on a first-come, first served basis; it is an opportunity to make sure Your local agent insures your children are riding safely. For teens and adults, Life Drivers Training will be on hand to talk about safe driv­ •It ing habits and to answer questions. The Kent County Sheriffs Department will have the mobile command ) FARM BUREAU bus and at the opposite end . INSURANCE* of technology, the ever-pop­ MuAga/i ular mounted patrol will be on hand. New from the 1 J department this year is a ‘I recently acquired armored Jason Parks Humvee. Representatives of (269) 795-8827 jparks@fbinsmi.com 402 Thornton St. Life Ambulance will also be FarmBureaulnsurance.com there to talk about their role Middleville in emergency situations. A Jaws of Life demonstra­ tion will occur at 11 a.m. and, at 11:30 a.m., tours of the department's training house will be available. The the HEART of YOUR HOME training house, built by members of the department, was financed with proceeds of grants, and is located inside the fire station. It is often used by other depart ­ 1} --- J ) 'I I— ■ —e * ments for training because it pA, ,1 is the only facility of its type 4 ' 1 ffi F5 outside the city of Grand ii Rapids. < * rr, k» Activities for all are part t * ■> j of the program. A craft proj—^***3^ r*1 ect is also being sponsored | by the Kiwanis Club of 1 2 Caledonia and the Caledonia 39 io u'Public Library, a member of —' the Kent District Library sys­ tem. A scavenger hunt organized by firefighters will be held. Cider, donuts, and coffee donated by local businesses will be available as will hot­ dogs and chips being sold by the Caledonia Firefighters Association to raise funds for the association. by Fran Faverman Staff Writer According to Melanie Salamone and Kim Quist, •It co-chairs of the Caledonia Fire Department's biennial open house, the event sched­ uled for Saturday, Oct. 12, tr -J ^tojDlll^ 7 t % JHI 1 —- J . J * - I • from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is ready to go. The event high­ lights the end of National Fire Prevention Week and will be held at the fire station on 8192 Broadmoor Avenue behind Uccello's restaurant. A major attraction at the The Thomapple Arts Council is already making plans to help visitors enjoy the third annual Arts and Eats tour scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19 and 20. 4ft If you like the thought of enjoying the food, the farms and the art but don't know where to start, let the Thornapple Arts Council help• you,” says executive director Megani Lavell, who’s enthused about two new programs that could enhance enjoyment of the event for tourists. “The Arts and Eats bus tour will be a great way for people to get to places they wouldn’t otherwise get to see,” says Lavell of a fourhour, docent-led bus tour. “People won’t have to worry about getting lost or trying to choose places to stop.” The bus tour is scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, and will feature stops in both Barry and Allegan counties. The $25 cost will also include locally produced cheese and wine from Glass Creek Winery, one of the stops on the tour. The inaugural Arts and Eats bus tour will begin and end at Community a -airy the Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. For tourists who like wine and art and have always secretly wanted to be a painter, the Thomapple Arts Council can help with that. as well. A special Wine and Art program will take place at Glass Creek Winery from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Nashville artist Shari Carney will lead participants as they create their own master­ pieces while enjoying snacks and wine. “These programs exist in larger cities all over the coun­ try, and we thought this would be a great opportunity to have something■SI fun in Barry County," says Lavell. “Shari is a fantastic local artist who loves working with people, so Wine and Art is sure to be a lot of fun." The cost is $35 per person and includes snacks, wine, art supplies and a take-home piece of art for each partici­ pant. Arts and Eats is a selfguided backroads tour of farms, restaurants, art studios and galleries that focuses on supporting rural entrepre­ neurial efforts. addition. In addition, the Thomapple Arts Council will partner with Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, an Arts and Eats participant, to host a children's activity at the institute. “People have made com­ ments that they love Arts and Eats, but they don't know where to start," says Lavell. “This year the Thomapple Arts Council is going to enhance their enjoyment." For more information on the bus tour and the Wine and Art program, check www.thomapplearts.org. For more information about Arts and Eats, visit artsandeats.org. I Loan Huy< 616-891-9703 p Monday 9-7; The REW ijjt Barber Salon Tuesday/Wednesday 11:15-7; Thursday-Saturday 9-7 6561 Jasonville Farms Blvd. S.E., Caledonia? 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JPMS, a member of FINRA, NYSE and SIPC. is an affiliate of JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA [not .> FDIC INSURED - NO BANK GUARANTEE « MAY LOSE VALUE | © 2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA Member FDIC �p«0» 1Q/Th» Sun and Newt Stountey October 5.2013 Middleville village council terms of office clarified by Julie Makarewic? Staff Writer Terms of office for Middleville Village council members were clarified after an error was discovered on the 2012 ballot The ballot should have stated that Ed Schellinger was running for Ji a two-year term to complete W the term of Sue Mem 11 That information, however, was omitted from the ballot By resolution, the council will approve at next week’s I meeting the standings and terms of all council mem- Lutz. Ed Joyce Schellinger and Sue Reyff all have terms that will expire in November 2014. Shannon Endsley. Phil Van Noord and Mike Lytle will have terms expinng in November 2016. Council President Charlie Pullen senes a two-year term of office and w ill also * have his term expire in 2014. Village manager Rebecca Fleury said this issue was discovered when ia village resident questioned the coun­ ty clerk about a recall policy for an unnamed trustee. After that inquiry , it was discov­ ered that the ballot in 2OI2 did not state that Schellinger was seeking a two-year term The council is expected to approve the resolution at its Oct. 8 meeting. Middleville resident on Trevecca dean’s list Middleville TOPS 546 news Emily Brooker Hr »okcr of Middleville was named to the Nazarene Trevecca University spring 2013 dean s list. Persons on this list achieved a minimum 3.5 grade point o average for the semester at the university based in Nashville, Tenn. Pharmacy Care Thornapple Kellogg Odyssey celebrates anniversary of the Mind teams forming Pharmacy Care of Middleville celebrated its 10th anniversary in its current location and 30 years in busi­ ness. As part of the celebration, the store gave away a grand prize of a big screen television Winners were Sandy and Jennifer Eding of Middleville, pictured with Brian Swartz, of Pharmacy Care Other winners of other prizes were Sheila Dykstra of Freeport receiving a gift basket. Denise Manning of Middleville receiving a gift basket, and Tina and Joshua bparoto of Middleville receiving an iPod. Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads Success for Thomapple Kellogg students in the Odyssey of the Mind pro­ gram has been easily appar ent. especially given the sec­ ond place finish garnered by one team in last year’s world competition. Last year, four TK teams qualified for the state contest with one advancing to world competition. Odyssey of the Mind is aimed at developing creative problem solving skills and is open for students in grades kindergarten through col­ lege. The program started in 1978 in New Jersey. Today, teams from all over the world take part in the creative, and problem-solving unique < <impetition Teams are forming for this year at Thomapple Janis Kellogg schools. Fitzgerald, TK OM coordi * nator, will host an informa­ tional parent meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at the TK Middle School room 1616. The purpose of the meet­ ing will be to give parents information about the pro­ gram, what kind of time commitment is expected, and when and how competitions work The meeting of Sept. 23 opened with singing Each member received a copy of a booklet to encourage them to keep records of diets, exer­ cise and feelings each week. Patricia reviewed a letter from Tammy. Alice P. reported on a workshop she attended that was led by Barb Cady. Barb reported on some of the good points in her chapter, espe­ cially how the members sup­ port each other. The atten­ dees changed tables to help meet new people. Many reported on contests that 1 • their clubs enjoyed. The minutes of the Sept. 16 meeting were approved as read. est loser for the week was Virginia, with Helen runner-up. Frances presented an inter­ esting article from National Geographic about the histo­ ry, uses and values of sugar. Iff) Nancy won the food chart drawing, with Donna. Patricia. Joyce B.t Linda, Frances, Alice P, and Helen also participating. Joyce B won the ha-ha box, and Alice P. and Jane won the 50/50 drawing. The drawings and contests will be at the end of each meeting in future, so that only those who stay for the meeting will be allowed to w in. Patricia concluded the meeting with some amusing Burma Shave sayings. The next meeting will be Sept. 30. 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We do not have the same partnership with the larger news agencies in the % J * +•* ifr. /A Tom Enslen, Superintendent Thomapple-Kellogg Public Schools a Always value your local newspaper I' ■ r I A * ■ I’ve been a longtime resident of Jackson where I grew up I’m a former facilities director and transportation supervisor enjoying a hometown newspaper. That all changed when the for East Jackson Community Schools so, when the daily paper Ann Arbor News bought it out. Production moved and the paper went to publishing three days per week, I noticed the news on started changing ... all the reporters — gone, people I knew. the kids in the schools and sports really fell off as did the The paper became more like what I call canned news. classified sections. I’m also a veteran a president of our local Vietnam Veterans Local coverage went by the wayside. of America chapter. I miss seeing news about my neighbors, about who got married or what the local township is doing — ... 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Thank you *- �— Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 5, 2013 Caledonia cornfield harvests a crop of MGs by Michele Bentti Contributing Writer For the past 22 years, Bill Hirsch, a small-dairy fanner, has been planting feed com on his Caledonia farm every spring. It’s been his life’s work. This past spring car­ ried something special, though, in all those com seeds. Three years ago, Lee Jacobson, a friend from Detroit, gave Hirsch an idea. “Bill, you’re a farmer and you grow com,” Jacobson observed. “You like dirt — have you ever thought of doing a com maze for cars?” The suggestion gave Hirsch, a lifelong MG car enthusiast, a new way to look at harvest time. “I’ve never really thought of ever doing a maze for peo­ ple, let alone cars,” recalls Hirsch. “Some people just like their cars to stay in a showcase, other people just want to have fun and get dirty. I'm the kind of guy who just wants to have fun 6 & / X - •% r"* v* • ’a?' 4 •* ■ C- j — -— i ^1 •• XT 1 if— r <r« k V • '• J *• r r Sr A .rr - i *, * * te » 1 —— c •• . Mb — “* 1 e I f * 13 MGs and some 75 spectators showed up at Bill Hirsch’s 20-acre drivable corn maze. *» < and get some dust on a car. With the support of his wife, Dawn, daughter, Clarissa, and teenage sons, Nick and Tim, Hirsch set out to get dirty in a whole new way. Saturday, 13 MGs and some 75 spectators showed up at Hirsch’s 20-acre drivable corn maze in Caledonia to rev their engines, speed shift their gears, and spin their tires. They came from across West Michigan and from as far as h1 Detroit in MGs dating back anywhere from 1949 to 1980. “It was basically a crack­ pot idea,'' idea,” said Lloyd Herring, a friend who .4 remembers the day two years ago when Hirsch told him about the idea, “but the more I've gotten to know this guy, the more I like him. He’s overly enthusiastic about Corn maze emcee Bill Hirsch (left) has plenty of good- everything. He dives in with natured encouragement for the MGs and drivers who both feet, and, what the heck, pass underneath him and Forest Johnson Saturday. I’ll see if I can help him in any way.” This past spring, over the course of six weeks starting with their planting of com, Hirsch and his sons fash­ 9 Measurably better employees. ioned the 1 1/2-mile drivable maze on the 20-acre parcel. Our Customers are Hiring They began by planting thin rows of com where Hirsch in Battle Creek, Hastings, and Grand Rapids! wanted the main roads of the • DENSO has over 100 Immdeiate Openings!: Hiring all shifts, trial-hire. maze to be and then they Payrates start at $9-$9.50/hr ♦ 30 for 2nd and 3rd shifts - up to $13.90 painstakingly hand cut the at hire-in - Battle Creek com once full grown to suit. • Inspectors, Machine Operators, and Assemblers: $9-10/hr, all shifts, 6+ “I had the maze memo­ months exp required - Southern Grand Rapids rized in my head before it V Project Work: $9/hr to start, able to work all 3 shifts - Battle Creek r. was built,” Hirsch said. “It • Material Handlers/Foridift Operators/Warehouse: $9-10.00/hr, all shifts, f was a labor of love.” trial-hire, 6+ mos recent history - Battle Creek the For the. competition, • General Labor: $8.50/hr, many sit-down jobs, all shifts - Hastings Hirsch incorporated a fiverule policy •It and point system • Machinists: $12/hr, 1st shift, 10-hour days, CNC exp a plus - Hastings where the least points accu­ . Industrial, Assembly, and Machine Operators: $9/hr, .SO raise after 90 mulated by a car won in its days, all shifts - Hastings ____ \ category. roims were Points • CAD Technician: $18-$21/hr, 6-month contract, 1st Shift with weekday assessed a driver if he or she OT, 2+ yrs exp with AutoCAD software, Lisp/VBA programming exp, made a maze error or broke a strong PC skills - Battle Creek rule. Drivers were allowed to drive the course as many EG JOB FAIRS tit times as it took for them to Friday, Oct 11,9.-00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. find and to reach the finish, Calhoun County Ml Works! which was not an easy task. 135 Hamblin Ave., Battle Creek Herring was the first driv­ er to brave the maze. Friday, Oct 11,2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. “I was starting to think Delton District Library 330I North Grove, Delton with all the forks and so k many choices that I would Monday, Oct 14,10:00 a.m. -12.00 p.m. never find my way out of Kentwood Library there,” said a relieved 4950 Breton SE, Kentwood Herring, who was not privy You must complete the entire on-line application at to the actual course layout www.employmentgroup.com before the Job Fair prior to his driving attempt. 4651 West Dickman Road . Battle Creek . 269.6603500 “I have to thank my wife, 211 East Michigan Ave.. Marshall. 269.789.1024 o Janice, who was my head •si 3230 Broadmoor Ave., SE Ste A . Grand Rapids. 616.949.2303 navigator, that we made it ■l facebook.com/employmentgroup, a •jEmploymentGroup •v- fd * >2 fit I J a A L k’ A Ik. -v<; IjSfW - -.1 • A3’ ■‘•7, '/>rN ■4 * Ii i!#*' ■ • • * A u *nf jiffl Corn maze driving is the caution Shari Pelic observes Saturday in Bill Hirsch’s field. out in one try.” Herring and two other drivers finished with a per­ fect score. The most attempts came in at eight-plus times, a mark of futility scored by Jim and Kathy Jelsema who conceded that they eventual­ ly just gave up. Speed and timing of attempts played no ■!< part in scoring. Hirsch conceded some worry about the event. “I wondered if the maze was going to work and, even if it did, would people like it?” fretted Hirsch. “If I put all this work into this, would anyone show up?” Not only did they show up, friend Wally Bujak even i 4? ? -J ■ 'w- • r % • I. t 4 a * iiV / ’W 7 V!& 1- T '' sunset drives, a bonfire and more food, music and fun. “My purpose and goal was to share my love of MGs and to host a great time with friends and family,” con­ cluded Hirsch, whose love for the car began when he inherited his grandfather’s 1959 MG A and whose col­ lection now numbers five. “When I was a kid, MGs added so much to my life. To have them back in my life is a wonderful thing.” Now he has another won­ derful thing in his life. Plans are already in the works to make next year’s maze even better. * ------- -r-rv V ft? <r«f •< 77 r ■1 1V s ■ -TT wrote and sang a song he entitled, “The 2013 MG Com Maze Song,” to com­ memorate the occasion and honor Hirsch and everyone's hard work. “Friends, fun and the car is what it’s all about,” said Linda Hamish, who, with husband and driver Dave, tied Forrest and Leslie Johnson for first place with a perfect score in the MGB category. The Harnishes geared up for the event by decking out their MGB with maze running gear strapped to their windshield and sought advice prior to enter­ ing the maze. The event concluded with • ’• - - -*•— I *. ■'L -,T i..' •w 1 v. > | i< •Wk® HilBtjy ‘Will i: **««« St. •< «>« < vrr t u, ■ u .5 - k V. r• Ii w H ’ •/« i - / ' /.• i ■ I i !••• I •A f.x- 4- 7 1f :|hai I • ?‘ - • xI < -1 A• y kJ* X r -A hiiS1 J ■(S ’A; hi ’'II* Dave and Linda Harnish tie for a perfect score in the MGB category of Saturday’s MG Corn Maze Dash. A % H > / < i �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 5, 2013/ Page 13 Hard work pays off in OK White title for Scot golf by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It's been quite the progres­ sion in the last four years for the Caledonia varsity girls’ golf team. When seniors Emily Short, Maggie Zoller and Maddie Poll were freshmen, the Fighting Scots struggled to beat anyone but a shorthanded Ottawa Hills team in the OK Gold Conference. The next year, the Scots were battling Thornapple Kellogg and Grand Rapids Mysterious coffee can puts schools on alert Friday Two schools were locked down and emergency vehi­ cles blocked entrance roads on 1Friday V/11 I1UUJ IIIV/4 morning ••• in the Thomapple Kellogg Public Catholic Central for the fifth place spot in the league. Last year the Scots took a leap, placing second in their first year back in the OK White Conference. Caledonia’s climb reached new heights Wednesday, as the Fighting Scots won their first conference champi­ onship since 2006 by win­ ning the OK White Conference Tournament at Thomapple Pointe. Fighting Scots turned in four of the six best scores of the day, with Zoller second with an 86, Gabby Kerr third with an 88, Short fourth with an 89 and Poll tied for fifth with a 90. “I didn’t think we could shoot a 353 on that course. That’s a pretty good score j t num 32RIJEI r - Y » » aitai HjpsW' ■ — — «]| ic a®-3- B -« * .cl fljps ’ Iblb* I* it® and not classified as a nurs­ ing home. Peters said with the classification, Carveth exceeds the village parking requirements. Planning com­ missioners asked Peters to consider adding more side­ walks or at least designated walking areas along the pavement. Planning commissioners gave preliminary approval for the planned unit develop­ ment review. The applicants must return with a final PUD plan for consideration by the planning commission. In another matter at Tuesday’s planning com­ mission meeting, the village is requesting rezoning of property at 218 West Main The Street. The property is cur­ refurbished barn. change will add 27 more rently zoned for medium density residential use, but parking spaces. In order to allow the addi­ the village is requesting the tional one acre, the land will property be rezoned for cen­ tral business district. •Il have to be rezoned and modifications made to the exist­ The property was rezoned jng p[anne(j unit develop- in 2010 to residential use to allow the property owner ment. Carveth Village is consid­ flexibility to market the ered a home for the elderly property for residential or by Julie Makarewicz School district. Staff Writer Police are searching for an in Village Carveth unidentified vehicle seen Middleville wants to expand dropping off a coffee can to The new Parents for TK its existing site to allow for the front of Page Elementary on Friday which was later Schools group will host three additional parking in the near determined to contain nails informational meetings in the future and to create a gazebo and renovated bam later. upcoming weeks. The meet> and no threatening substance. Ray Peters, with Carveth A witness who “notices the ings are to inform parents and residents Village, told planning comarea mysterious delivery notified interested about the group, what they missioners Tuesday that school officials who, in turn, Carveth wants to add one do, and how others can get notified law enforcement. acre to the existing planned Both Page Elementary and involved. meetings unit development site of the Informational the adjacent Thornapple residential retirement facility place will take on Kellogg High School were located at 690 West Main Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Page briefly on lockdown status Elementary beginning at 9 Street. The adjacent one acre before returning to normal will immediately be used for a.m. and also at 9 a.m. on activities once authorities _ Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Lee additional parking. But there determined the contents of are also longer range plans Elementary. the suspicious coffee can. for the potential of a gazebo with outdoor seating and a Armed robbery in Cutlerville investigated r as ft ant Kent County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Cutlerville Shell gas station at 544-68th St. SW, at about »!• 9:45 p.m. Oct. 1. Police reported the victim told them the suspect entered the store, displayed a weapon and took money from the register. The suspect is described as a light-skinned male, aver­ age height, average build, wearing dark-colored clothing- The suspect fled the store on foot with an unknown amount of money. A canine from the Grand Rapids Police Department was requested and attempted a track, however no suspect was located. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kent County Sheriffs Department at 616-632-6100. Area Merchants Support FFA Alumni Benefit Auction More than 35 area families and merchants supported the 8th annual Caledonia FFA Alumni and Boosters Hog Roast and Benefit Auction at on September deptemDer 28 Caledonia High School. The event was organized by the Caledonia FFA Alumni and Boosters led by Stacey Kelly, Wanda Vandefifer, Kay Grinage and Aaron Hollister. Retired FFA Advisor Al Steeby provided auctioneering services with bids taken by Brady Fischer and Grinage. Layton Caledonia FFA members assisted with garnering auc- been smiling ever since. We start picking up a club maybe haven't stopped. It's a big a week before the season accomplishment for us. starts. My girls are playing tournaments. I run a league We’ve really enjoyed it." The Rangers' Evon Shay in the summer and a couple was the day’s individual who were participating in champion, firing an 83. Her that, even a couple of my teammate Maddie Lorenz really good golfers. They tied Poll for fifth-place with worked at it real hard. 1 think it helps, I don’t know if its' a 90 of her own. Rounding out the top ten their only sport or just their individuals were FHC's major one so that has an Olivia Everin (95), Lowell's impact on your program “I had really good parent Alainie Thomas (95) and Christian's Emma DeWitt support, with parents getting (93) and Rachel Harkema girls lessons and driving their kids to tournaments in (94) . The Fighting Scots were the summer. That all has looking forward to this sea­ something to do with your son after placing fourth at success and they worked at it their regional tournament a really hard.” The Scots will be shooting year ago. “They work at it very hard for a spot at the state finals in the offseason," Wagner when they head to the El said. “Some coaches com­ Dorado in Mason for their plain where their girls will regional round Thursday. Parents for TK Carveth Village makes plans for expanded parking Schools hosts meetings ’■I for that track,” track," said Caledonia head coach Gus Wagner. “I have four very good golfers, and it’s kind of like the first time where they all shot about the same. Usually I get two or three that play well, then one has an off day. You’re always hoping that they’re all on at the same time. It doesn’t happen very often." Forest Hills Central and Grand Rapids Christian were the early favorites in the league, winning the first cou­ ple jamborees. The Fighting Scots were second at the first couple league jamborees, then won the final two to move into a tie with Grand Rapids Christian for the top spot heading into the confer­ ence’s 18-hole tournament. The 353 put the Scots 13 strokes ahead of runner-up Forest Hills Central which shot a 366. Christian was third with a 380, followed by Lowell 386, Jenison 424 and East Grand Rapids 431. ‘T didn’t think we were the favorite to win this confer­ ence tournament, because Forest Hills Central and Christian they all have very good golfers," Wagner said. “My girls are very tough. They're a bunch of grinders. They kind of gut it out. The had some bad holes and they did a really nice job of com­ ing back, and not letting that affect them for the rest of the round. You always preach that, but it’s kind of easier said than done in golf. “It was fun to see. It was unexpected as far as, I thought it would be closer than what happened. We've tion items, presenting items, clerking, setting up the event and tearing down. Over 155 people attended the event that included a pork dinner, silent auction and live auction generating over $3900. A program recogniz­ ing sponsors of the FFA’s lamb show and summer live­ stock projects was held between the meal and live auction. Proceeds from the event are used to support the FFA scholarship program which is the largest scholarship program in Caledonia High School. Freeport Over-50 group meeting Wednesday The new group Basement will provide Bluegrass, entertainment when the informal Freeport Over-50 group gathers for a potluck Wednesday, Oct. 9, at noon. The band includes J.R. Stevens of Battle Creek as lead singer and guitarist, Tom Freridge on bass; Jim Metzger, banjo; and Orville Harrington on Dobro and mandolin. Like their name indicates, they play bluegrass music, and some gospel and country tunes, as well. Everyone in the area who is over 50 is invited to attend — as long as they bring a dish to pass, serving utensil and their own table service. Coffee and tea will be fur­ nished. The meal will be at the communjty building (former Main Street, behind the fire bam. For more information, call Gerry or Lou Allen, 616765-3242, or Marge Barcroft, 269-945-2687. •w office/commerical use. The village current zoning ordi­ nance restricts special office uses in the residential district to only those properties that have M-37 frontage. The current owner wants to sell this property for office use which he was led to believe was allowed by special use. The property has been fully restored and there is now interest in a local chiro­ practor moving offices to this location. Part of the building could be used for the office use and the upstairs portion of communi­ ty wellness such as dancing. Yoga, or pilate classes. Planning commissioners voted to recommend to the village council approval of the rezoning request. oF 06823557 _ o Hr r z- — R— * FOUNDED IAN ^CH|G^ * VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE PLANNING & ZONING ADMINISTRATOR The Village of Middleville is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of Planning & Zoning Administrator. This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week. Complete job description is available at the Village office at 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, 49333 or on the Village website at www.villageofmiddleville.org. 8196 Broadmoor Ave SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 Caledonia Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 TOWNSHIP X. .VM J PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a pub­ PUBLIC NOTICE lic hearing on October 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., at the Caledonia Township Office, 8196 Broadmoor Ave. SE, Caledonia, Michigan, regarding the request of North Kraft Lake Ventures LLC, for an PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act amendment to the Foremost (Kraft Lake Office Park) Planned Unit Development requesting an addition to approved signage. The and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which land is commonly known as 5659 North Kraft Lake Dr. SE, and is collectively make it illegal to advertise legally described as follows: “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ nation based on race, color, religion, sex, 412305125006 UNIT 6 * PRAIRIE CREEK OFFICE PARK KENT handicap, familial status, national origin, COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO.452 LIBER age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or 4578 PAGE 406 AS AMENDED BY INSTRUMENT N0.20031009- discrimination.’’ Familial status includes 0204414 & AS AMENDED BY REPLAT NO.l INSTRUMENT 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 N0.20081222-0107293 & AS AMENDED BY INSTRUMENT N0.20091001-0089658 All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment on the proposed amendment. Written comments concerning the request may be submitted to the Township office, at the aboveI stated address, up to the time of the public hearing. are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report •n discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for Dated: October 2, 2013 the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. O PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA i i 06823555 school) at the west end of 06800158 CQUAL HOU9HQ OPPORTUNITY <C * �Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 5, 2013 - Clark scores twice as Troians top Saxon soccer I ' I I >6 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg took a first half lead against the Saxons for the second time this season, and the second time was the charm for the •9 Trojans. TK’s varsity boys’ soccer team topped Hastings 3-1 in OK Gold Conference action inside Bob White Stadium in Middleville Tuesday. Kyle Clark scored a pair of goals in the first half to give TK a 2-0 lead at the break. The Trojans then upped their advantage to 3-0 early in the second half, on a goal by Andrew Brown, before the Saxons tallied a k V . ft > — Thornapple Kellogg’s Wes Morgan (10) and Hastings’ Caleb Sherwood fight for possession of the ball during the first half of the Trojan’s 3-1 win in Middleville Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) goal on a PK by Carson Williams with 7 minutes and 44 seconds left to play in the contest. — The Saxons had a chance to cut the Trojan lead to one less than a minute after Williams' first goal, but a Thornapple Kellogg’s Tyler Pohl looks to get the ball our of a crowd in the midfield second PK attempt by which includes teammate Tom Williamson and Hastings’ Matt Johnson during the first Williams flew just over the half in Middleville Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) crossbar. “Things are coming together,” said TK head Be "SENSIBLE" about your water! coach Larry Jachim. “They are starting to play as a team. I think this was one of the first times in a while they have played as a team. Over 35 years of experience “When we lost the ball, everyone became a defender. When we regained posses ­ F WATER CONDITIONING sion, everyone was on the attack. When that happens, you get good possession and guys are making runs then Maynards CON&iT lOMMG things go like they’re sup­ Uli ft wtrnrn posed to. ” > a Clark scored his first goal i1 midway through the first SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS half, using some fancy foot­ RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL I I "I work to get by two Saxon SERVICING ALL MAKES AND MODELS defenders and then ripping a shot from right to left past Saxon keeper Peter Beck. Clark earned his second Calcium and Iron tally with 3:16 left before the half when a pass through the ruining your home center of the Saxon defense skipped past one defender. & appliances? Clark won a race to the ball with a second defender and I See the difference: Beck to get the chance to fire a shot into the open net. • No iron stains Jachim was pleased with • No hard water stains Clark's performance, and with the work the rest of his • Clean & clear water Trojans played in transition­ ing the ball from one end of the field to the other. 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I % I I �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 5, 2013/ Page 15 Everyone a winner at Special Olympics soccer tourney 1 1O» * •4 I l'^ hS? 1?*^ I I■ ' I b? *1 >[■ "4 *k ^'JTj £s r ^c,Wl(hk'E A- •»^l njbinahnu^ h Mt ■I—— Ml/ i r n_* ^** /J* I t’ 41^ fl 41 J*1 aS* <A r*\ ■•* ’ • y . .* _____ — aS kWAA.5 .'• *?WAX4_- r" ; Fr ••• A « *•> - w 2® W^flpa* < •» s' * < •• c <• a* i v U- ‘ Soccer action was fast, intense, and close as 16 teams battle for positions in the upcoming state and national Special Olympics soccer tournaments. >• • r-k * 7A■ Sportsmanship is a part of the game that every Special Olympian respects - and loves. E by Michele Bentii Contributing Writer When soccer tour­ nament director Nick Caudle's participation num­ bers hit 200 for Saturday’s 15th annual Special » I* Olympics regional tourna­ > *«r* * ’ L» 4 ment at Kraft Meadows Middle School, he knew 200 smiles were awaiting him. .-■•J “The best part is / seeing the excitement each athlete has on their face as r’;Kv? ■ ’ 17* k * they receive their awards,” • r< • •» •a * w M r> ••1 . < \ said during Caudle At • ” v ** ' — ** * / 4 jSi ’ ? * k k * > ** • •A .' •X^-4 •<x »* ’ %■ • jT. 3/ •« Saturday’s action amongst ft kV * V i* u ■> *• * J / i»/*• 2 ' J I V •*- ; > >1 Kr 16 teams for possible berths rf* - ~ r •' ■ -x.•. J ' **r , t rI -.94=^ .-. .. ,-Sf -AA-4•• J fl*. in state and national play. “It * ’ U "L j** * 4•*'/' - U •c I -*>■ *’ # •• * doesn't matter to our athletes Crt* zi •X* Vl *1. --k 9V 2 A' & / r a whether they receive is :C.1 4* . i | 5/74, ...XT bronze medal or a gold ' i s; v- ’' • ■?. ■ c •w ■ \f X r>* \ ■' medal. To them, it's all * t * 1 • X ■ . a I ft i j- ■ •" Uz^A u./ V ■ ■ ■ c\_ ‘ • ■ A !f T /vH. about competing and having •• V •• • /.t■4 * Over 200 spectators were on the sidelines at Kraft Meadows Middle School to fun and any award they -.’X•<. • I ■> X ? - <1 .-fi ’t’ ■ —-- • receive is great.” , -.• •* • ^1 • J ■ .-Y cheer on all teams and players. r' > ’ •7 . • ' .i .X ♦ • /. M- * Saturday's tourna­ I -J r ~*T * Z•' •• ment was the culmination of :' ■ >5■ . 7 <5 a two-month soccer season for area Olympians, whose ages range from high school Representatives from the area’s Knights of Columbus to senior citizen. Adding to • the day was that this year's organization joined Special Olympian James Yeck who * -« a v r• a f II X a am a a’ tournament fell on Eunice posted the American flag to formally open Saturday’s Kennedy Shriver Day, the 15th annual regional soccer tournament. founder of Special Olympics. impressive 11 aces against kills and 11 digs for the Olympics athletes, who oth ­ Thomapple Kellogg's varOver 200 spectators Olympian left with some­ the Bengals. Krol added Trojans, while Jessica erwise are normally shunned s ^y a volleyball got were also on hand to cheer thing. seven. Dahlke finished with Ziccarello had 11 kills and in sports, can perform and be Thursday away from conferJim Shoaf has been on participants. Over 16 15 aces and Taylor Cross 11 digs. Erin Scheidel was athletes and show their ence ac tion and used it to with wiIh Special games were played on four involved strong with her serve receive added seven. potential and what they can SCO re its 25th victory of the Olympics events for 10 years fields and sounds of cheers, Jessica Ziccarello had ten passing, and had two aces really do, ” said Shoaf, who season. fun and sportsmanship rang and still carries a deep pas­ digs and six kills. Scheidel when hitting her own serves. was attributed with the key The Trojans improved to out throughout the day that sion for it. Holly Dahlke had 29 added eight digs. Sydney recruitment of volunteers to 25-6-3 with a 3-0 victory “ The Special ended with a presentation LeMay chipped in with assists and 15 digs for TK. hold the impressive event. over visiting Northview 25ceremony of medals and rib­ Olympics movement is the Amy Ziccarello added 7 seven kills. only place that Special 15, 25-23, 25-22. bons. Every Special Thomapple Kellogg is at “Everyone played and did kills. The Trojans scored a 25-9, the Hopkins Invitational well tonight, on the night that 25-7, 25-10 at Ottawa Hills today (Oct. 5) and will return we honored our high school b • • 42 5 to league action Thursday at in OK Gold Conference staff,” said TK head coach home aeainst against South B i action Wednesday. Si. 'zu* Patty Pohl. .la.-l ik ■» ! fci * ’-■*•' 1 F-c » • a H: Christian. Lauren Webster had an Sydney LeMay had 12 ’■ i ■1. I 1to -, Northview and Ottawa Hills fall to Trojan volleyball team a h$ * nr K* ?V p. r/5 Tr? ; 4^ U- -• ■ € .< 7<- Sjfc- a • <iae> ■. k-. ■ *••4 ' r ff r, 5**S>1 .171 ’ I I «. <• ■ * J i/u•-V w* g<flh-|.r 41 t^r-' i I» 11 Si 11 < 9 * tit 1 1X‘ ■ ■i-t r fl *5 'p •i R •*-iD 'I ■*“*< * < 7 * a 1 «*" ■ <• s.>;, ** 4 a J* ‘Jr*^ • 7. .b ** ■ 7, •f r- j ' A* J b_ V” J V r ** A < --------- r< . / L5 J * U I J If—iBTB^p.r* .’T • .*> • •V>* • • -Z’ ; V.T* >a ; r "J <--W. . 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I Kelly would add three touchdown runs before the The Fighting Scots cele- and Eagles are all 2-0 in the end of the first half, scoring brated homecoming as OK White so far. on runs of 48, 16 and 5 yards, planned Friday night, and The Fighting Scot defense Wilson tacked on his second now they’ll try and spoil led the charge against Forest touchdown run with four and someone else’s homecoming Hills Central Friday, limiting a half minutes to go in the night celebration. the Rangers to -7 yards rush- third quarter on another 1Caledonia’s varsity foot- ing while recovering two yard run, starting the running ball team improved to 5-1 Ranger fumbles and picking clock with his team up 35-0. overall and 2-0 in the OK off one pass. Trenton * Nick Tuori scored the Scots’ White Conference with a 42- Foreman ended one of the final TD on a 7-yard run. 7 victory over visiting Forest Rangers’ Zach Walker scored the best scoring Hills Central Friday. The chances, picking off a pass in Rangers’ lone touchdown, Fighting Scots led 35-0 until his own end zone late in the hauling in a 62-yard pass the Rangers got on the score- first quarter, from Zach Nutter. board four minutes into the While the Rangers were The Scots already had a 7fourth quarter. 0 lead at that point thanks to a unable to move the ball on the The Scots now must pre- 1-yard touchdown run by ground against the Fighting pare to face undefeated quarterback Kobe Wilson and Scot defense, the Scots did Lowell in the Red Arrows' the first of six good extra- just fine rushing the football, homecoming contest this point kicks by Eddie Kelly, Kelly led the way with 18 carcoming Friday. Kick-off for that game will not be until 7:30 p.m. Caledonia is entering the toughest stretch on its sched­ ule, with home dates against 5-1 Grand Rapids Christian and 3-3 East Grand Rapids to close out the regular season after the date with the Arrows. The Scots, Arrows •; ju®' * mace ready for winter? DeWe erd * Fighting Scot defensive back Jalen Burton drills the Rangers’ Johnny Nutter in the back in an attempt to break up a first-quarter passing play Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Caledonia’s Eddie Kelly breaks into the clear on a run through the middle as Forest Hills Central’s Sam Uecker gives chase. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Call by 10-18-13 & receive DeWeerd Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. __ 269-792-2234 LENNOX 7 www. de weerdhtg. com 06823529 Caledonia’s DeLane Young grabs hold of Forest Hills Central’s Johnny Nutter as help arrives in the form of Nick Adams and others during Friday night’s 42-7 homecoming victory over the Rangers. (Photo by Perry Hardin) A I V 1 a �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 5, 2013/ Page 17 Trojans score first win over Saxons since 2005 I y I !’ IJ '*•*.«* i x heal am i ir ■ as* ainbu t Mt. I itiW! ■iiw « : rti®* 1x ' ** ja ns x iss fl.' bSI9«’ ip. tion to score their first touchdown in Hastings Friday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) / returned it to the Saxon 10- Ruger said he was also very the half up 21-8, adding a 3by Brett Bremer yard-line to put TK in posi- pleased with the play of yard touchdown plunge by Sports Editor Kameryn Kidder and the tion to score its final jHE ints of Kidder's fellow linebacker Dan Yates 3:54 before the Ruben French. break. TK quarterback Thomapple Kellogg seniors the night, “It starts with the guys up Garrett Harris scored the The Trojan defense turned were in fourth grade the last time the Trojan varsity foot- the Saxons over five times, front, slowing down their game’s first points on a 10getting interceptions from guard-pull play and then line- yard run midway through the ball team beat Hastings. Cole backers following and believ- opening quarter. Raymond, The Saxons’ seven-game Nate It was" a huge night for winning streak against the Cronkright and Kidder as ing in their reads that take of fumble them where the ball is, and Yates who had runs of 57, 35 Trojans came to an end inside well as a pair they didn’t steer away from and 40 yards. The 35-yarder Baum Stadium at Johnson recoveries. TK limited the Saxons’ that. They stayed true to it and and the 57-yarder both went Field in Hastings Friday as for touchdowns in the second • fullback they played,” Ruger said.I TK scored its second victory leading rusher, Hastings took an 8-7 lead half. He rushed 14 times for of the season by topping their Stephen Shaffer, to just 48 on a 10-yajd touchdown run 169 yards in all, and the three yards on 22 carries. hosts 42-16. U'We knew that we had to by Jason Slaughter on the first touchdowns. “It feels so good,” said TK also got 16 rushes for Kidder. “I was just thinking key in on him a lot all week,” play of the second quarter. Kidder said. “ We knew from Slaughter found some run90 yards from Collier and it’s definitely sweeter now that this is our senior year and film that he was their big ning space to the outside early nine carries for 52 yards from finally made it happen, player, so we just had to keep on in the game for the Saxons Hams. we - - --........................ ... .^ Harris was just 2-of-9 We’ve had some tough losses the middle occupied. We did and led his team with 12 car­ the past and it feels shut him down a'little bit, and ries for 91 yards. Shaffer ran throwing the ball for 64 to them in glad. Our D-linemen in the two-point try to put his yards, and was intercepted good to get them right now I’m twice, once each by the because I’ve been working have just been getting heels team up. TK answered with a 10- Saxons’Justin Thompson and really hard for this and the deep and submarining the has been working really offensive linemen and clogplay, 86-yard drive that ended Miguel Arjona. Collier had team hard. I’m so happy to finally ging everything up in there so on a 6-yard touchdown run by 45 yards on one reception, beat these guys. It was a great our backers can play and Connor Collier and the; sec­ and Cronkright and Clay •It make tackles. ” ond of six perfect extra-point Francisco each had one catch game.” He credited linemen Collin kicks by Nick Iveson. as well, Kidder a senior captain, helped lead the Trojan Irwin, Kaleb Amon, Jacob The Troian Harris scored TK s final Trojan defense stuffed He Gipe and Hunter Herrera with the Saxons on fourth down points on a 3-yard run with defense’s fine effort. 1 — . . I • .1 X*____ *1_ intercepted a Saxon pass in freeing him up to make plays, plays on each of their next 3:10 to play in the fourth and and TK head coach Chad two drives and TK went into quarter, following Kidder ’ s the fourth quarter interception. r<D CO CM 00 (D O Thornapple Kellogg linebacker Kameryn Kidder races up the left sideline on an interception return in the fourth quarter which set the Trojans’ up to score their final touchdown in a 42-16 rout of Hastings Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings falls to 1-5 with the Trojans are now 1-1. TK hosts homecoming the loss, while TK improves to 1-4. Hastings is 0-2 in the against Wayland this coming OK Gold Conference, while Friday. Your local agent insures your H#me n FARM BUREAU INSURANCE1 I /ftWa/tCA CotofXMUf’ r o Lynn Denton 269-945-4520 139 W. 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Caledonia’s varsity boys’ soccer team suffered its first defeat of the season, falling 2-0 at Forest Hills Central Tuesday in OK White Conference action. “We had a hard time get­ ting zoned in,” said Caledonia coach Christian Niles.. “We had an unorgan­ ized first half, and were lucky to get out of it 0-0.” The Rangers responded with two goals in the second half, one each for Mohamed Haji and Anthony Bowie. The loss to the Rangers came in the second of four games this week. The stretch ends when the Scots take on Portage Northern today (Oct. 5). Caledonia and South Christian finished in a 2-2 tie Monday at the South Christian Sports Park. The Scots scored a l-0 win over visiting Lowell on senior night Thursday. Caledonia is now ll-l-4 overall and 7-1 in the OK White Conference. Peter Spees scored with four minutes left in the first half, and Caledonia goal­ keeper Joe Fifer shut out Lowell with two saves Thursday. “It was a back and forth » ■pF IJ X Dm I South Christian goalkeeper Zac Medendorp braces for impact as Caledonia’s Jake Royce tries to get a shot off in front of the Sailor net during the first half Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) battle,” Niles said. “We outpossessed them and got chances. We just didn’t put them away.” The Scots love facing the South Christian Sailors, but Monday’s game didn’t come at the best time. “They’ve grown up together and played against each other and played with each other for a very long time, so it’s a pride thing,” I Full Service Body Shop Wheel Alignments Auto Glass Installation Insurance Work Welcome Visa & MasterCard Accepted brucesframe.com 1 Buy your loved one a subscription to the best source of news covering Barry County! Subscribe to the r *— ZJ5-J596 Niles said following Monday’s draw. “They all want to win. For us, it’s a focus on the bigger picture. We love this game. We love playing these guys every year, but we’ve got a tough week.” Caledonia •It led 2-1 at the half, and throughout most of the second half, until the Sailors’ Evan Beukema tied the game with three minutes. South Christian was helped by a couple of free kicks that moved the ball into the Caledonia goal mount, and when the Scots were unable to clear the ball Beukema found an opening and blasted a shot past Fifer. Jordan Veneman and Spees scored for the Scots, on a pair of pretty goals. Spees smashed a crossing GIVE THE GIFT OF NEWS! Over 30 years experience cn 1 r 4 415 2nd • Middleville CT7 hurray’s F A— www.murraysasphalt.net ■ 269948-9369 With all six of its girls under 100, led by the day’s medalist top Megan Wierenga, South Christian clinched the outright OK Gold Conference title Thursday at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University. The Sailor varsity girls’ •I golf team edged Hastings at the top of the standings at the . league's 18-hole tournament, outscoring the Saxons 363 to 367. Hastings had three of the day’s top six individual scores, but didn’t get the I Residential - Commercial -Industrial - Municipal 35 Years Experience <r’ The Fighting Scots’ Steven Sammons pushes ahead with the ball as South Christian’s Nate Sculley tries to chase him down from behind late in the first half Monday •It at the South Christian Sports Park. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “This is a building point for us. Keep working hard, these battles are good for us. We’ll be battle tested. This is a good group of kids and they’re handling their busi- II ness pretty well,” Niles said. Niles was happy with the way his team possessed the ball Monday, and how his guys moved the ball in the attacking third of the field. 1 A* rr 1 L1 i rj I ’I I I Asphalt Maintenance i \ I South Christian fends off Hastings to win league title I Caledonia’s varsity boys’ ! tennis team will close out the | OK White Conference seaI son at the league tournament | today (Oct. 5) in Jenison. The Fighting Scots closed out the season of league duals with a 7-1 loss to visit­ ing Grand Rapids Christian j Monday. [ The Scots' top two players J fared well. Julian Buchan at Must Present Coupon. Offers Expires: 10/31/13 i c. fourth score it needed to earn a share of the league title. Grand Rapids Catholic Central was third with a 386, followed by Wayland 395 and Thomapple Kellogg 456. Amber VanMeter was the lone Trojan under 100, firing A a 97. The Trojans also got a 117 from Jada Bates, a 118 from Heidi Hodges and a 124 from Bryce Hayward. Wierenga was the day’s top golfer, shooting a 79. Hastings got a 91 from Kylee Nemetz and an 87 from Katie Brown. * I r i. Wierenga, Nemetz and Wayland's Ali Martus tied for the best average in the league this fall. Martus led the Wildcats with a 91 Thursday. Behind Wierenga for the Sailors, Nicole Vanderyacht scored a 93, Rachel Theule a 94 and Nicole Hoekwater a 97. Hastings added a 93 from Ashley Potter and 106s from Courtney Rybiski and Samantha Slatkin. 1 i.X 38 6 lift h 1w l <U 1 a more information. Residential Driveway Paving I I pass by teammate Nick LoMonaco, who hit the ball from left to right, out of the air with his left foot and just inside the left post to tie the game at 1-1. Veneman scored on a free kick from about 25 yards out, smashing a shot just past the right side of a Sailor wall and just inside the right post. The Sailors led the game 1-0 after a goal by Beukema midway through the half on a quick counter-attack. i “SSST"; Scot tennis closes OK White season today at tournament 200°° - I <•1. L'.l I • • • • I j I 8 I (X7 ro £ 5 j I ■I I second singles got Caledonia’s lone victory, Iz>r. L T /C I — topping Jon Karg 6-2, 6-2. In a tightly contested first sin gles match, Christian’s Max J-Iartmon Hartman topped Skylar uchan 6-4, 6-4. Fighting Scot head coach Scott Bont said the Eagles were in control in the dou­ bles matches. The closest match came at number there, where the Scot team of Jarode and VanOrman Michael Gantos fell 6-1, 6-3 against Austin Geelhoed and Andrew McClurq. The Scots won just three games in the other three dou­ bles matches combined. Gantos and VanOrman scored the only victory for the Scots in a 7-1 non-conference loss at - South Christian Wednesday. They topped the Sailor team of Grant Mensonides and Harry Rice by winning a super tie­ breaker in place of the third set, 1-6, 7-6(6), 10-7. The doubles matches were close up and down the line­ up. At first doubles the Caledonia team of Patrick Gantos and Steven Steams fell 6-3, 6-4 to Bradley Dixon and Blake Howard. At second doubles, the Sailor team of Lucas Pothoven and Adam Schumaker defeated Noah Dion and Caleb Sleeman 6-1, 6-4. Kyle Gontjes and Kaj Helm from Caledonia fell 6-4, 7-6(3) in the fourth doubles match. Si■& i71 A MN Jit L H 1 »r I 1 ■i i * �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 5, 2013/ Page 19 —- —* Caledonia girls have their best White finish so far, place fourth For Sale Business Services HONEYWELL GAS FURcondition, NACE, good $350; AM ZFM radio & recorder, AM/FM cassette recorder $25/each, (269)7952642. GUTTER LEAF GUARD: We install several styles of leaf protection for your gutter & downspout system, one for ever}’ problem & budget. Before you sign a high priced contract with the big city firms, get a price from us. We've served this area since 1959. BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING <269)94MXXH boree hosted by Grand Rapids Christian. The Fighting Scots were •It fourth, with 89 points, finish­ •It ing one point ahead of the Pioneers. Jenison won the race with 47 points, led by the three fastest girls. Forest Hills Central was second with 54 points followed by Grand Rapids Christian with 62. Lowell was sixth with 145 points. Holly Rave had her best placing of the season in a league jamboree, finishing tenth in 20 minutes 13.20 seconds for the Scots. She was just behind Olivia Bordewyk, who was ninth in 20:01.73. Caledonia also had Amanda Sorokin 21st in 20:34.51, Olivia Schroder and 22nd in 20:36.71, __ 27th in Maggie Deiona J e z/in in 21:01.95. Jenison's Ellie Leonard won the race in 18:59.29, Bailey teammate with Johnson right behind her in 19:01.82. Jenison also had Chelse VanSpronsen third in Thornapple Kellogg’s Melissa Winchester leads the pack up a steep, soft hill dur­ 19:12.56. ing the first loop around the course at Richmond Park in Grand Rapids Saturday. Grand Rapids Christian took the boys’ meet with 26 ;r points, while the Fighting v/f \ «• Scots were second with 44. I East Grand Rapids finished with 67 points, followed by •a Jenison 120, Lowell 144 and Jl Forest Hills Central 147. Josh Risner and Jensen Miller led the Scots, placing I fourth and fifth respectively. I Risner finished in 16:43.40 I and Miller in 16:58.39. fl Caledonia also had Cody 1 Jakiel ninth in 17:14.05, Jordan Bennett 11th in 17:14.94 and Flynn Darby 15th in 17:26.18. Christian had the top two Caledonia’s varsity girls’ cross country team edged East Grand Rapids by a point Wednesday and had its high- est finish of the season at the OK White Conference jam- TK teams both top Wayland, girls won Red Hawk Invite too '■ ■Y ■ r ’Mu ®S| ill I QUALITY BUILT & LOCALLY MADE: white cedar chairs. 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TK had four of the first five finishers in the race, and five of the first seven. David Walter led the way for TK, coming in at 16:37.04. Luke Noah was second for the Trojans in 17:41.17. Way land’s fastest guy, Jeremy Pletcher was third in 17:53.16. Behind the top two for TK, Conor Leach was fourth in 18:06.76, Joe Gaikema fifth in 18:19.28, and Drayson Beyer seventh in 18:25.44. The Trojan girls were win­ ners Wednesday as well. They topped the Wildcats 17-44, with the first four girls across the finish line wearing orange and black. Melissa Winchester led Miscellaneous PRINT PLUS- YOUR printing center for all types of printing. Check us out for a quote on your print job. Call 945-9105. ---------------- -------------- --------YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you « a -• T A 1 buy printing? Call J-Ad everything for Graphics from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)9459554 or stop in at 1351 N. M43 Hwy., Hastings. the way for TK in 19:38.62. TK, in 25:50. TK also had Fiona Shea Olivia Lamberg was second in 20:17.46, Bryn Beyer win the JV race, with teamthird in 20:45.82, Taylor mate Emily Chatterson third. David Walter led TK’s Ward fourth in 21:03.70 and Janie Noah seventh in boys on the day, placing sixth in 19:44. Luke Noah 21:28.54. Emily Gray led Wayland, was tenth in 20:31, Erik placing fourth in 21:12.47, Walter 25th in 21:44, Leach 29th in 21:54 and Drayson while her teammate Abby Wykoski was sixth in Beyer 32nd in 22:04. 21:19.04. The TK girls won the championship at Saturday’s Grand Rapids Union Red 4f’4^4,4’4'',lf’4,4’4’4,4’4’4f’4'4’4’4’4t’ Hawk Invitational at Richmond Park in Grand Rapids, finishing with just 25 points. Ottawa Hills was second Check out our Facebook Page for with 81 points in the tenteam field. our Daily Specials TK had six girls in the top 11, led by individual champi­ on Winchester who finished the tough course in 22:27. 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Lauren Kroells followed that up by winning the 200-yard medley for TK in 2:39.34, with teammate Samantha Richardson sec­ ond in 2:42.93. The Trojan team had a 1-2 finish in the 100-yard butter­ fly as well, with Hannah Bashore winning in 1:04.85 and Libby Betcher second in 1:09.27. TK/Hastings also had the top two relay teams in the 200-yard freestyle relay, with the team of Lauren Ricketts, Beauchamp, Swanson and Kourtney Dobbin winning in 1:53.69. Richardson, Samantha Schullo, Jennifer Tuokkola and Hayley Bashore were second in 1:58.74. Other winners for TK/Hastings included the 200-yard medley relay team of Laura Shinavier, McKayla Sheldon, Hannah Bashore and Kayla Kroells which fin­ ished in 2:10.81, as well as Kayla Kroells in the 100- yard freestyle (59.54 sec­ onds), Lauren Kroells in the 100-y ard backstroke (1:12.53), Betcher in the 100-y ard breaststroke (1:13.41) and Tuokkola in the 500-yard freestyle (5:48.76). The Trojans are still unde­ feated overall on the year, as they also won their own TK/Hastings Relays Saturday. Allegan edged the Trojan team in the 200-yard and the 400-yard freestyle relays by the slimmest of margins to prevent them from sweeping the races in the pool. TK/Hastings finished the day with 456 points. Wayland was second with 362, followed by Unity Christian 360, Allegan 290, LOTS OF 1-OWNER TRADES!! West Catholic 194 and Fremont 104. Hannah Bashore, Betcher, Tuokkola and Dobbin started things off for TK/Hastings by winning the 200-yard medley relay in 2:02.10. Hayley Bashore, Swanson, Beauchamp and Tuokkola won the 800-yard freestyle relay in 9:03.29. The 400-yard individual medley relay went to the TK/Hastings team of Lauren Kroells, Betcher, Hayley Bashore and Hannah Bashore in 4:35.70. Kayla Kroells, Betcher, Richardson and Hannah Bashore won the 200-yard butterfly relay in 1:59.53. In the 200-yard backstroke relay, the TK/Hastings team of Lauren Kroells, Ricketts, LOTS OF 1-OWNER TRADES!! Shinavier and Hannah Bashore won with a time of 2:07.64. The 200-yard breaststroke went to the TK/Hastings team of Richardson, Tuokkola, •r » Sheldon and Betcher in 2:26.81. Dobbin, Kayla Kroells, Swanson and Tuokkola took the 500-yard freestyle pro­ gressive relay in 5:17.52 Allegan’s Gabbie Dame, Adarae Davidhizar, Olivia Lake and Madelyn Smith won the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:48.89, finishing .06 seconds ahead of the Trojan team of Dobbin, Ricketts, Lauren Kroells and Kayla Kroells. The 400-yard freestyle relay was nearly as close, with Allegan's Dame, Emily aiers, Lake and Smith win­ ning in 4:00.52, with the TK team of Beauchamp, Hayley Bashore, Dobbin and Kayla Kroells second 1.04 seconds back. Allegan also took the div­ ing competition with a score of 202.55. 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Ron ll.izlcwood Rick I hcule Silin Sulm LOTS OF 1-OWNER TRADES!! II /I 0 * V t �� https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/723/SunandNews_2013-10-12.pdf a664ae628c33152bc66a54292b9146c6 PDF Text Text < ThelSun and News 1 4 4 I • - — • I* • — j ■ •-»>~ — - r A a 1 _ A 1 __ 1 —TT,——- Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas ».oH No. 41/October 12, 2013 138th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. • 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Scots shut out Eagles to clinch conference title tuA mfiv/2 <• < Caledonia’s varsity boys’ soccer team gets together to celebrate its 2013 OK White Conference championship after clinching the outright league championship with a 2-0 victory at Grand Rapids Christian Thursday afternoon. The Fighting Scots finished the league season with a 9-1 record and head into the postseason 13-1-4 overall. *1 (Photo by Brett Bremer) IfiO 3 rttiw .ri teiit biqeR W f<1 Iw □ni .2Ts I Iseoq zamofl 9fnmo3 dbbiM Caledonia’s Conor Keefe battles for a bouncing ball with Grand Rapids Christian’s Adam Warners during the first half of Thursday’s 2-0 Fighting Scot victory in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) and JV coach Justin Kung looked like “little kids” cele­ brating on the sideline. Coon broke a scoreless tie between the Fighting Scots and Grand Rapids Christian Eagles at the Gainey Athletic Complex in Grand Rapids with a goal 11 minutes into the second half Thursday, helping Caledonia clinch the OK White Conference championship on the final day of the regular season. Both teams came into the contest with one loss in the league. In a battle in front of the Eagle net, Coon and team­ mate Jake Royce both had chances and then finally Coon found enough space to get a hard shot off that flew by Christian keeper Zac Corel 1. Nick LoMonaco added an insurance goal for the Scots eight minutes later heading a free kick from teammate Jordan Veneman off the bot­ tom of the crossbar and across the goal-line. Taylor Hill was right there as well for the Scots, and he blasted the ball into the back of the net just to make sure it was across the line. “Breaking the seal, and scoring first and scoring early in the second half, that’s really big for us,” said Caledonia head coach Christian Niles. “Usually in the second half it’s been we get scored on and then we answer. Against a good team like that it’s really good to get out on top of them. At half-time we talked, we wanted to put one in on them then we felt that they would deflate a little bit. The sec­ ond one was just icing. We take pride in the set plays all year too. Got some big bod­ ies in there and some aggres­ sive players in the midfield and that’s the key so far." While the Fighting Scot offense took advantage of its best chances, the Caledonia defense made sure the Eagles didn’t get many chances. See SOCCER, pg. < » 15 Middleville council rejects proposed change for more rental housing * by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Despite a dozen support­ ers, including current renters, speaking in favor of a pro­ posal for more rental town homes rather than retail or commercial uses, Middleville Village Council members Tuesday evening denied a proposed amend­ ment to Visser Brothers planned unit development. The change proposed by Visser Brothers would have created 38 more multi-family dwellings instead of retail or commercial spaces adjacent to the existing Towne Center complex. The proposal included a green space area with playground structure for children. Members of the planning commission, which recommended approval of the change, were among those trying to convince the village council to allow the change. “We did our due diligence as a planning commission. There are places with wait­ ing lists and people who can’t find affordable housing in Middleville, said plan­ commission ning Chairperson Fran French. Valerie Byrnes, president the Barry County of Chamber and Economic Development Alliance, told the council she believes there is a need for affordable hous­ ing. She said after speaking with Lani Forbes, director of United Way of Barry County, she learned there are waiting lists for rental units. She reminded council mem­ bers today’s renters are a new generation of renters — some retiring people no longer wanting the upkeep of large homes or young cou­ ples finding affordable hous­ ing. Greg Bol, property man­ ager for Visser Brothers, said several of the existing ten­ ants are employees at Bradford White, and that the company expressed a desire housing for more in Middleville for more employees. “Please keep in mind that we’re helping out here and providing affordable housing See RENTALS, pg. 2 In This Issue ,* • . CI* Foggy mornings Even though the days have been unseasonably warm, several mornings have started out with a layer of fog. This photo was taken as the fog crept over the fields near Middleville, (photo by Julie Makarewicz) * I • Fair skies grace outstanding Foundation tailgate party • Scots’ state championship teams join GR Hall of Fame • Caledonia golfers one spot shy of place in State Finals • Record-setting relay team helps TK/Hastings to victory 4 4 �■ Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 12, 2013 Chamber to host SCORE sessions in Middleville The Barry County Chamber of Commerce and the SCORE Grand Rapids Chapter have developed a partnership to offer free busi­ ness counseling services in Middleville on the first Wednesday of every month. The chamber has also part­ nered with the Village of Middleville, located at 100 E. Main St. in downtown Middleville, to serve as the host location for SCORE counseling services in Barry County. SCORE Grand Rapids, Chapter 642, has 41 coun­ selors who provide free and confidential business guid­ ance to any small business entrepreneur or small busi­ ness owner in Kent County and surrounding areas through partnerships with local chambers such as Barry County. SCORE counselors have many years of experience as successful business owners, business managers and as senior executives in major corporations. Many are experienced in finance, accounting, human resources, sales, marketing, manufacturing, retail, public relations and more. Bill Leete will serve as the primary SCORE representa­ tive, providing counseling services in Middleville by appointment only. Leete has 35 years of professional management experience that included 26 years in manage­ ment with Westinghouse Electric and the Knoll Group, a Westinghouse sub­ sidiary. Management posi­ tions include vice president of operations, director of world wide material resources, materials manag­ er, production, inventory control and manager of man­ ufacturing systems. Leete is also experienced in market planning and sales and has held positions in SCORE as chapter chairperson, opera­ tions committee chair and currently as SCORE Grand Rapids Chapter vice chair- person of administration. To make an appointment with Leete, call the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, 269-945-2454. Appointments are available the first Wednesday of each month between 9 a.m. and noon. SCORE Grand Rapids also offers low-cost business workshops that provide an overview to starting and planning a business. The three-hour workshops cover a range of topics from researching an idea, deter­ mining a market, analyzing competition, deciding a type of business entity, preparing a budget and preparing a business plan. To make an appointment to meet with a SCORE coun­ selor in Middleville or to learn more about how to access additional small busi­ ness resources, call the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, 269-945-2454. I! fl/ & ft trip' RENTALS, continued from page 1 and bringing business to the community,” said Bol. Barry County sheriff’s deputy and Middleville police officer Sgt. Tony Stein told the council his officers aren’t called out any more to the existing Towne Center Apartments than any­ where else in the village. In the past three years, Stein said they’ve had 35 calls to the townhouses — or about one call per month for three years. Safety and crime were concerns brought before the planning commission. Stein said two young adults were arrested in the past six months for some of the issues that had taken place in the Towne Center area, but he said neither of the young adults lived in the apartments. At the previous council meeting, Bill Mast of Visser Brothers told the council additional retail or commer­ cial buildings are not needed now since there are a large a number of vacancies already in the area. He said if the council doesn’t want to amend the planned unit development it’s likely noth­ ing will be built there for a long time. But the majority of the council said they did not sup­ port the idea of more rental units in the village. Council member Joyce Lutz said put­ ting more families in an area surrounded by commercial and a high-traffic highway is not a good idea, in her opin- Caledonia ffH19“ annual Toy Show Saturday, Oct. 19,2013 • 9 am-2 pm Admission: $3 per person / children 10 & under FREE Pedal Tractor Pull for kids ages 4-10 11am Cost is 50 cents Caledonia High School 9050 Kraft Avenue, Caledonia, Ml 49316 For Information contact: Tony Grinage 616-891-8542 ion. member Council Ed Schellinger said he’s talked to several neighbors and has­ n’t found anyone supportive of the change. “The master plan was •!• updated in 2012 after a very long and costly process • • • Amending this would be a direct disagreement with the master plan,” he said, reminding council members the master plan has the area •Si planned for highway com­ mercial zoning, including business, professional serv­ ices and retail uses. Schellinger and Lutz were joined by council members Sue Reyff and Shannon Endsley in voting to deny the project. Council President Charlie Pullen and members Phil Van Noord and Mike Lytle voted in favor of the project. “We’re looking for more taxable value coming in to the village,” said Pullen. “I think the planning commission did a real thorough job and I commend them for that.” After the vote, Pullen said he was sorry to see the pro­ posal defeated. i I W® Z• * w. j f* p ‘ •V A * V Going On NOW at Westen’s Carpet!!! Drain project progressing; possible completion by early November by J ulie Makarewicz Staff Writer Work on the Towne Center drain continues and could be completed by early November. Middleville village residents are still questioning, though, why they are paying so much for the project and how the county determined their assess­ ments. Village Manager Rebecca Fleury explained again at Tuesday’s meeting of the Middleville Village Council that the Barry County Drain was given Commission authority to take over the project. The county drain commission has the authority to assess the Michigan Department of Transportation. If the village did the project on its own, MDOT could not have been assessed any of the project costs. The drain commission reviews the project then determines the area of benefit. Each property owner within the designated district is assessed a dollar amount based on what is deemed the owner’s level of benefit from —< project. Ross Sclafani told council members that he didn’t understand how residents could be assessed so much. • He said water from his prop• erty doesn’t contribute to • that drain and that there had • never been an issue with • water flowing from the drain • over M-37, anyway. Sclafani • said that maybe the area • needed to be cleaned up, but he thought the whole project was too much. 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In other matters during Tuesday’s meeting: • The Council approved a termination of the State Street parking lot and authorized Fleury to negotiate a termination agreement. The parking lot is at the former Metaldyne site and is owned by the village. The Metaldyne building was purchased recently by Andronaco Industries. However, the parking lot remains village property at this time. • - The Council approved rezoning 218 West Main Street in the village from a medium density resi­ dential designation to a cen­ tral business district. The property was rezoned in 2010 from central business to medium density residen­ tial to allow the property owner the flexibility to mar­ ket the property for residen­ tial or office/commercial uses. The village zoning ordinance restricts special office uses in a medium den­ sity zone to only those prop­ erties with M-37 frontage. The property owner has a potential buyer for the prop­ erty who wants to move a chiropractic business to the site and use the upper floor for community classes such as Yoga, Pilates or dance. • TheThe Middleville Lions Club Christmas parade was approved. It will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. '7. The National 24Hour Challenge scheduled for Fathers Day weekend, June 13-15, was approved. This will the event’s 14th year in Middleville. It brings in bicycle riders from all over the United States as well as different countries. The event this year will add a class for hand cyclers. Fleury reported that the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and the SCORE Grand Rapids Chapter have developed. a partnership to offer free business counseling services in Middleville the first Wednesday of each month. • Fleury also reported •It an application to the city of Hastings has been prepared for the Environmental Protection Agency Brownfield funds for envi­ ronmental testing at the 307 Arlington property, She said, unfortunately, because of the government shutdown the EPA is unable to review projects or release funds at this time. • Department of Public Works Director Duane Weeks said sidewalk replacement and repair work almost is completed. Sidewalks were replaced at Main Street and M-37, Larkin Street and Main Street, High Street in front of the parking area. New side­ walk was installed both at •It Grand Rapids Street and Eagle Drive and West Main Street and Minster Street. Weeks also reportr•It ed an annual inspection of the Bender Road water tower took place recently and there was a problem identified within the tower. To do the repairs the tower will need to be drained and taken out of service for up to five days. There may be some pressure variations during that time but, Weeks said, residents should not see any disruption in service. No time has yet been determined for the work. DPW employees identified and repaired two water main leaks in the vil­ lage and replaced older water meters. One meter test at only 65 percent efficiency and was replaced. Weeks said the repairs and the meter replacement will save the village an estimated 350,000 gallons of water per year. • During final public input, Dan Parker told the council he believed Fleury has put yet another feather in the cap of Middleville by being the runner-up candi­ date for the city manager job in Kalamazoo. attorney • Village Mark Nettleton compliment­ ed the village on the Wildwood Trail Park moun­ tain bike trail. He said he and his sons rode the trail and really enjoyed it. “It was more challenging that I thought it would be. It’s a great amenity for the com­ munity,” he said. & to rl!« r ■ til*' s^1 sfiinr osBh .ST. t ", s»bsl: • • �The Sun and News, Saturday. October 12. 2013/ Page 3 Yankee Springs Township discusses inadequacies of Lynn Rd. drain system A’ w A by Constance Cheeseman is, ■ Ns Staff Writer 'Sl|' w t!S S IS? 'S 19 vs is - Ik 08 b! ft fe, I ™> Mm 1* 11121 & P*': lot a ia i is tills tacit V h.h;!iii ai^tora• lii SKMWfit tiEEIE WJIA r.xtj to rezooed u it .'I tas mp' jjj gal The township board and members of the community engaged in a hour long dis­ cussion regarding the inade­ quacies of the drain system under Lynn Drive and how the most recent attempts to repair the road crossing the drains, failed township and resident expectations. A spe­ cial assessment resolution was requested to pay for the repairs to the section of drains causing damage and degradation to Lynn Road. Roger Schaffer, resident on Lynn Drive, implored the board to provide guidance and assistant with focusing the necessary attention to the condition of the roadway, specifically, the poor underlayment to the road and the inability of the current drain system to provide the expect­ ed drainage to the lake. “The water stays on the road ail the time,” said Schaffer. “The last couple of years has seen the road fall apart. The drain is incorrect­ ly placed and it has ruined the road. The current drains don't even touch the stand­ ing water, as they are inap­ propriately placed with and insufficient gradin design, and several residents are having to deal with flooding in their homes and on their properties. “I have contacted the drain commission, the road commission and, through discussion, I understand that to fix the road, it will require that the drains are fixed. Some of the drains are set too high to be reached by the water runoff. The poor work Caledonia driver and passenger killed in three-car crash mate responsibility. “There are concerns con­ sistently being voiced over the work performed by con­ tractors hired by the road commission,” said Englerth. “Residents have experienced hardship and the drain com­ mission must be held accountable. There are rea­ sonable expectations associ­ ated with the work per­ formed and clearly, the drain project does not perform in the way it was intended and this has revealed incompe­ tencies.” The board agreed that a special assessment was nec­ essary and called a recess to identify the necessary resolu­ tion verbiage. The board also heard from County Commissioner Craig Stolsonberg, as he presented •Il the commissioners report. “We have proposed a bal­ anced budget and no layoffs or reducing of work force was necessary.” said Stolsonberg, who added that the mute swan resolution had been rescinded by the com­ mission. “As of Tuesday morning, 13 out of 16 town­ ships opted out of the plan, rendering the resolution a mute point.” Only a few of the atten­ dants caught the humor in Stolsonburg's statement, The board moved to approve the Payne Lake Special Assessment District’s five year plan. Also approved were advertisements for bids for 2014 lawn maintenance and bids for 2013-14 snow plowing of the township hall. Lippert noted that Planning Commission meet­ ing is scheduled to meet next Thursday. from the previous contractor must be repaired or your throwing money down a hole, by just resurfacing the road. The contractor in ques­ tion has agreed to help fix the drains.” Jack Welch, new hire to the Barry County road com­ mission, offered four quotes to pay for the repairs, either with a short term patch or long term complete rebuild % from the ground up. “Currently there is no record of a base under the road,” stated Welch. “The best short term relief would be to construct a curb entry hooking the drain to the road. This will provide alleviation to Lynn Road but not to all the drain insufficiencies. A higher shoulder and new spillway need to be put in place.” Mary Cook, township trustee, offered her vocifer­ ous take on financial respon­ sibility. “All the residents in the township are paying for these special assessments,” ll The pointed out Cook. issues that torques me is that the drain commission should help eat these costs, due to faulty work by their contrac­ tors, and they are saying they don't have funds to help.” Janice Lippert, township clerk, suggested that the plan did not go far enough. <1 At a minimum cost, the drains directly affecting Lynn Road can be repaired. but this will not fix the drain pipe leading to the lake.” Mark Englerth, Yankee Springs township supervisor, stated that, no matter who performed past work, the road commission holds ulti- A 23-year-old Caledonia man and his 20-year-old Lowell passenger were killed in a three-vehicle accident shortly before 10 p.m. Thursday at the inter­ section of Patterson Avenue and 36th Street in Cascade Township. Eric . Fischer. 23. Caledonia, and his passen.2- er, Andrea Herrera. 20, Lowell, were both killed in the accident. According to Kent County Sheriff s deputies, Fischer was westbound on 36th Street when his vehi- cle was struck by a north­ bound vehicle on Patterson •it Avenue driven by Joseph Jay Ford . 27. of Wyoming. Ford suffered non-life threatening injuries and was taken by ambulance to St. Mary’s Hospital. Police said the two cars then collided with an east­ bound semi-truck driven by Eric Walton, 50, Grand Rapids. Walton was treated and released at Spectrum Hospital for minor injuries. Ford was charged Friday w ith two counts of operat­ ing a motor vehicle while intoxicated and causing death. He was arraigned in Kent County 63rd District Court Friday and is being held in the Kent County Jail on S25.OOO bond for each charge. A preliminary hearing date is set for Oct. 23. All drivers and passen­ gers were reportedly wear­ •It ing seatbelts at the time of the accident. The accident remains under investigation by the Kent County Sheriff's Department. Confusion surrounds five-car accident south of Middleville by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Screams, shouts and fight­ ing can be heard on the 911 calls to Barry County Central Dispatch after a five-vehicle accident early Sunday morn­ ing on M-37 near Yankee Springs Road. “One car caused the acci­ dent, so the other people got mad,” said one caller. “You guys need to hurry and send somel•!•!•iy here,” said another caller. Others told dispatchers people were fighting and othcrs had been injured in the crash. All five vehicles had reportedly left a wedding reception at the Barry County Expo. Three people were injured. Two teen girls were taken to De Vos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, and one adult male was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. The accident was reported at about 1:18 a.m. Barry County Central Dispatch was notified by OnStar Communications of the accident and then received several other calls for assistance. One driver, a 19-year-old Grand Rapids man, was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail for operat­ ing a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Barry County Sheriff's deputies are still trying to piece together the events that led up to the accident and how the five vehicles were involved. Police said speed and alcohol were factors in the crash. E airy County Sheriff's deputies were assisted at the scene by Michigan State Police from the Wayland Post, Thomapple Township Fire and Ambulance, and Hastings/BIRCH Fire and ambulance. 2 weeks left for this season. Stock up for winter. Apples, Squash, Potatoes & much more I. 7 J Get them all at the r rs f Find u» on Facebook Caledonia Christian Reformed Church ; 4* Located al the comer of M371100th across from the Caledonia Hardware Store >■ Michigan State Police i o lb the poptnj ® dr hosting open house a ® tnpt) hi* i oi Middleville Fall Festival i« oiK ”2 SBJ’ •Il owa*1 1'1 JI juj , JI' »< Michigan State Police Wayland Post will host an open house and fundraising event for Wounded Warrior Project. The open house will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. BINGO® 4 Caledonia American Legion fr etc®* Post 305 a Thursday • 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at 544 N. Main St., Wayland. The open house will include displays or demon­ strations by canine units, dive teams, aviation, emer­ gency support and crime lab. and MSP recruiters will be available to talk to interested attendees. Donations will be collect­ ed for the Wounded Warrior Project. 9868 Cherry Valley each week thru 5/24/14_______ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013 By the Village Hall on Main St., Downtown Middleville Middleville Fall Fest Activities h ■Li / / 2pm - 3pm ■* V * ty 3*^ .t -d-’ Now Enorlliiig for Fall Classes el Call today to schedule •■vtf 2 X your tour a! < *> I1 JU n IV .10 "Mi \ Costume Registration I: Old Fashion Games Visit Merchants Booths for Treats 3pm Costume and Pumpkin Judging Contest Categories • Pets • Infants to 4 years old • 5-7 years old • 8-11 years old • 12-15 years old • 16 to adults o ------- 3:30pm - Costume Parade —A 269-205-2445 • 620 S. Broadway, Middleville fi fl.'book Clinic Hours: M-W-F 9:30 - 3:30. Th. 12:00 - 6:00: Sot 8:00 - 3:00 < �Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 12. 2013 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY baptist (church alaska ‘Dutton TlniterC ‘Reformed' Cfturcft Middleville Wesleyan Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave SE • Caledonia. Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Thy yjord Sunday Services Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-696-8104 9:30 AM - Worship IS Our mnwon n to wurttp God and twp committed of Jesut Christ *ho nd/ rtiacfi our community with the Goapel Dr Brian f. Harmon, Pastor 698-6850 wwwduttonurc.org I M walks, One forth Frank P. Snyder. Sent*? Church am pm pm FM church Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth.......... „.... Pioneer Club...... Bible Study......... Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor - Caledonia KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm 6/8 Xchange (6-81 h) Wednesdays 6:30-8 pm The Intersect (9-12th) Fridays 9:30-11:30pm HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.org Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Considering becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship. 11:15 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages Elementary Youth meets 2nd Thurs. (a 6 p.m. Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays (a> 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays & 6 p.m. Rev. Jodie R. Flessner, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax; 616-891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Morning/TStar (269)79^9726 M-J7,. N<rfh nt Mtfkflrvdlr Sunday Sch<ml........... -..................... Sunday M< *mtng W< n>htp Sen ice... • • • • Sunday Evening Service...«... • a^e a a •• • • • • Wednesday Student Muiisfncs Wcdncsdai Mid-Week Prayer.......... Wednesday Word of Life (Jobs..... ............ 9:45 a m, ........ 1HMI a.m. ......... -6:0(1 p.m. .......... 6:45 p.m. .......... 6:45 p.m. . .......... 6:45 p.m. K PLACE hr \ OU u-u-u-.fbcm iddlcvillc .net Presbyterian n uju 405 N. M 37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269 945 5463 middlcvilleyouihgroup.com Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. All church studies 10:30 a.m. Worship Community. Worship warms tneheart day ofyour week •A I - A full Gospel Bible Church where w. is Somebody" "Everybody Come worship witti us ------------ Schedule of Services:------------- Sunday Worship Service 11: a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-9623 I I i Sunday 9:30 & 11:15 am Monday 7:00 pm L'_" church www.cornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue I wwvi.stpaulcaledonia.org www.FirstChurchHastings.org Good Shepherd Lutheran Church SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 269.743.4104 MomingStarChurchOnline.org Il*’*’ x>‘" ** 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 7^' aiii ^Ili“ Mass Times: Saturday..................... Sunday........................ Sunday (Spanish Mass) 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm J J (Dje dBlb tKime n. Jffletljobigt (CfturcF) 4 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship... 11: II* a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse I Mill**® Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 1 MIDDLEVILLE SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9:30am/11am 20 Stale Street Middleville. Ml www. t vc we b c_om .Hi'Cliuivli ■Jn I/' diiJ riuvi<i|li ii' Biiihliini PARM ELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ii 1 i.iit 908 W. Main Street, Middleville 9266 Parmelee Road (Missouri Synod) Worship..................................................... 9:30a.m. Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Sunday School................................. 11:00 a.m. Church phone (269) 795-8816 Adult Bible Class.............................. 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor Pastor Terry Kcnitz "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace Church: (269) 795-2391 * »I IB Ivffi *1r d'All I W« GOD'S WORD NOURISHES i wwJ’cdcct hurdrci 610 891 8119 ■ «iekB . Bible ^Church Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ....................... Sunday School........................................ Pastor David Bosscher .9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. IF A'J. Svo 8655 Whitneyville Avenue. Aho (616) 891-8661 «• Celebrating 50 Years in 2012" 1 J Sunday School for all ages Sunday Worship HAPPENS WHEN CONVICnON MEErS VOCATION 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Jr. & Sr. Youth Group Wednesday AWANA Midweek Prayer SUNDAY SERVICES AT 8:308r1L00AM Su nday School for all a ages at IftOOAM Interim Pastor, Charles Steiner h'mx whitneyvillehible.org MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6:45 p.m. IFQfc Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www WhitneyvilleFellowship org - 616-868-0621 middlevillecrc.org Middleville United Methodist Church Pastor Tony Shumaker www.umcmiddleville.org I 4935 Whitneyville Ave. nd ’ll Located between 52 and 48 St "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children's ministry during worship « 4 S& Fellowship Church 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 111 Church St. Office: (269) 795-9266 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Whitneyville 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service . Evening Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Yankee Springs Bible Church Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. Saints Andrew & Matthias I 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 F ^cornerstone / IJ 8436 Kraft Avc.» Caledonia. Ml 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 Next to Tires 2000 JK, www.lakesidecommunity.org m Class 9:45 a.m. Nursery available dun ng senice @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 640 Arlington Court • Middleville Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 Church Office: (616) 868-6402 Confessions of Truth Sunday School Bible the best * Services: 10:00 a.m. Peace C H u tc M IL ......... 10:00 a.m. ......... 11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a m. An EvangeTcaH^ovenant I Traditional 8:30 am Contemporary II a. m. Pj»<» -< David Ordway OuA PtM'K Imrrti LaCanne Bailey [>cvxki)Hnmt and Real. Relevant. Relational. ek * * r > [Sunday 1664 N. M-37 Highway •r« Middleville. Ml 49333 • 945-1555 Alan Moods 'l-urtii BRIGHTSIDE II Make Service Times: Trutf' Morning: 9:30 Evening 6:00 Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 WFUR 102.9 6:00 PM - Student Ministries Li i ’ 1 TOO AM - Sunday School 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study 4 Sunday Senices: Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann 72M 68* Street SE r 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) 9:15 A.M Morning Prayer • 10:00 A.M. Holy Communion Rt. Rev David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.cxg/see/churches.exe/chl7897 -- 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 ” lilt fen ss 06800310 K �** — ■ I The Sun and News. Saturday. October 12, 2013/ Page 5 Sen. Jansen part of anti-trafficking bills 0 11 I ■ J - • a! 9 - 1 •w J k —* 1 tr ft » — ** — - r— - *— i• 'S. w - - ' Human *4[b Sen. Mark C. Jansen (RGaines Township) joined local legislators, concerned citizens and advocates Monday at the Diocese of Grand Rapids to announce a Senate package 19-bill designed to crack down on human trafficking and sup­ port victims. “As a father, it sickens me to think that up to 150 girls under the age of 18 are sold info the world of sex trafficking every month in Michigan and that 80 percent of human trafficking victims are sexually exploited," said Jansen. “1 am proud to stand up with my colleagues and dedicated advocates to nnounce a comprehensive effort in Michigan to end this *1 t A T? fflKtlB I I m & nr modern-day slavery and help survivors. Highlights of the 19-bill package include providing victims with support and resources, increasing train­ ing and enhancing penalties. “One of the greatest barri­ ers we face as a state in this fight is that most people think of human trafficking as a third-world crime that only happens overseas,” Jansen said. “Unfortunately, it is happening right here in Grand Rapids. To protect our children, this bipartisan ini­ tiative will help us crack down on a criminal industry that devastates thousands of lives each year.” Jansen’s legislation would allow’ a victim of human traf- ticking to introduce evidence of their experience as a defense to certain types of crimes, most often prostitu­ tion-related crimes. “It’s time to stop punish­ ing the victims of human trafficking and do our best to help them overcome this terrible experience,” Jansen said. “A crime has been commined against them, and the people we need to punish are the offenders of this crime.” Information about human trafficking, including how to identify and report it, is available on the attorney website al: general’s www.michigan.gov/humantr afficking. Davenport event to help employers locate talent Oct. 24 Economic Michigan Talent Connect job The Michigan Development Corporation is portal to find qualified talent, ~ ‘ The Pure Michigan Talent partnering with Davenport for Training ' University and local Connect Michigan Works! agencies to Employers event is scheduled provide complimentary train- for Thursday, Oct. 24 from ing for employers on how to 3:30 to 5 p.m. and will be best utilize the new Pure held in Room 307 of the IT ffl ji)un. NO® w w»l" Who drives a tractor to high school? Thornapple Kellogg High School students participating in homecoming week celebrations. Each day this week, students were encouraged to dress up for special theme days, including Tuesday’s Farmer Day. A few students not only dressed the part, but drove their tractors or other farm machin ery to school — making an interesting back row of parking in the high school lot. (Photo provided) « I i • *1 engagements Caledonia Compaq I I BL ___ --------- Orange and black — and John Deere green ' I 'J fl I • -4 1 ^1 —w — Ns K $2 * * B Moody-Seaver tfnto Qodor QfaCe! Moody of. Sara Schedule a hair coloring appointment Middleville, MI and Matthew Seaver of Warsaw. during the month of October IN, formally of Montague, and receive a Ml. are planning a November wedding. Parents of the cou­ W.A. Lettinga C ampus buildple are Alan and Amy Moody ing at 6191 Kraft Ave. S.E. and GAry and Jan Seaver, all Registation for the free event is encouraged by email- of Michigan. The bride-elect is a ing Gail Beausoleil, director Cedarville University gradu­ of career services at ate. currently teaching ele­ gail.b@davenport.edu. mentary music in Indiana, lip to a $20.00 value and the groom-elect is a Moody Bible Institute gradu­ Must present ad to receive a free shampoo ate currently serving as the or conditioner. pastor of youth and worship at Pleasant View Bible 134 E. Main Street, Caledonia, MI 49316 Church in Warsaw. were Bonnie and Helen. The Nov. 2, 2013 ceremo­ Shirley was the runner-up. ny will take place at First The program was from the Baptist Church of caledoniahairco.com TOPS website on ways to Middleville. learn from the Olympics: Winning won’t be easy, but keep working toward the goal and never give up. Linda won the food chart Under drawing, with Nancy, Kathy, Sharon, Bonnie, Helen. Jan. New Donna, Patricia, Joyce B., Management Betty and Alice P. also partic­ \ AND SPORT ipating. Cathy lost the ha-ha PHYSICAL T H E R A P Y box, and Bonnie won the Compassionate Care for Our Community 50/50 drawing The meeting closed with • Pre and Post Surgical Rehab • Back and Neck Pain the TOPS and KOPS pledges. • Pediatncs • Sports Rehab The next meeting will be Oct. • Orthopedics • Auto and Work Related 14. Injuries • Geriatrics Visitors are welcome to attend the meetings each Lindsay Vertilw. Monday at 500 Lincoln MSPT See a Licensed Physical Physical Therapist Meadows, beginning at 5 tor Therapist Every Visit & Owner weigh-in, with the meeting starting at 5:30 and ending at 4525 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B 6 p.m. Middleville, Ml 49333 For more information, call Patricia. 616-868-0463, or etly, 616-765-3483. •r- FREE AG Color Safe Shampoo or Conditioner! Middleville TOPS 546 news The meeting of Oct. 7 Oct. 8, is a workshop for the opened with singing. Leader weight recorders. Patricia reported on a letter The minutes of Sept. 30 from Angela telling of work- were accepted as read, est losers for the week shops coming up. Tuesday, 0* f -a* » l#ll (616) 891-1591 F irst (Rehab ill ... I- Vll II iii . AO1’ i r>« s' You could save up to $434 a year by switching to Auto Insurance through AAA. We've teamed with AAA to bring you great value and coverage. PREFERRED INSURANCE SERVICES OF GRAND RXPIDS r Adam Jarchow 7992 Clyde Park Ave.. SW. Bynm Center I a 269-795-4230 Independent Insurance Agent info@1strehabpt.com • www.1strehabpt.com 616-583-9661 Insurance underwritten by Auto Club Insurance Assogatton family of companies. -■ I , 02 _ V f �Page ^/The Sun and News, Saturday. October 12 2013 4XA 0 .1* Mary J. Eastman MIDDLEVILLE. Ml Mary J. Eastman of Middleville, age 82, passed away October 5. 2013, sur­ rounded by her family, at her daughter and son-in-laws home where Mary lived. Mary was bom August 30. 1931 in Muncie. IN, the daughter of William and Barbara King. After a long career at General Motors. Mary retired and enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casinos w ith her husband and family. Mary is survived by her children. Richard (Diane) Bast. Karen (Gary) Flick, Barb (Toad) Ogden. Christie (Bob) Harvey and Jerry (Kelly) Eastman; 10 grand- Edward B. Gulch children and five great grand­ brother-in-law. children; Paul Palmer. « Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her hus- band of 61 years. Jerry Eastman. a son. Don Eastman; a sister. Margaret Palmer; a brother. Howard King and a sister-in-law, •arb King. Mary’s family will receive family and friends. Sunday, October 20. 2013, from 2 to 4 p.m.at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home. Middleville, where a memorial service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Memorial contributions to the Great Lakes Caring Hospice will be appreciated, Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for Mary's family. ing to Byron Center. He farmed and later worked at Reynolds Metal and RELOCATE TODAY! We will relocate your manufactured home for FREE* + 199/mo 1st year site rent Wonderful amenities! Pet friendly! Country Meadows Village 5401 76'*’ Street, SE, Caledonia, MI (888) 450-7284 www.4countrymeadowsvillage.com 'Additional site rent incentives arc available in years 2 & 3 and site rent will return to market rate in 4th year. Expires 10/31/2013 EHO, WAC Steelcase. Tom was very mechanical­ ly inclined. He loved air­ planes and got his pilot's license at age 55. He enjoyed having an air strip behind his house. His hobby for many years was buying and fixing up antique 1I-cylinder -cylinder gas engines and taking them to steam shows. Later, he and a friend built miniature gas engines. Tom was preceded in death by his first wife. Marian, in 1972. Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Nelvina; his chil­ dren, Carolynn (Fred) Ruehs, Robert (Faye) Forward, Patricia (John) Neese; stepchildren. Joni (David) Goudz-waard, Calvin (Patti) DeGood; 1 I grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. According to Tom's wish­ es, a private family committal service was held October I, 2013 al Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia with Rev. Dennis Ross officiating. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Nails & Spa r 9357 Cherry Valley (In the D&W Plaza), Caledonia J 7 (616) 891-1139Hours: Mon.-Sat 9:30-7:30 Manicures • Pedicures • Deluxe • Organic • Acrylic I \ * r r : 20% OFF li 10 " OFF I ?: ALL SERVICES ! J Monday - Thursday Expires 10/19/13 I I I I I I I I J I I I I I I I I u ALL SERVICES Friday & Saturday Expires 10/19/13 • i : 1 D 1 1 • i i MUST PRESENT COUPON. NOT VALID W/0THER OFFERS. 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER I fl ^1 MIDDLEVILLE. MI Edward B. Gulch, age 85 of f Middleville formerly away passed Baldwin. Tuesday. October 8. 2013. Mr. Gulch was born September 30. 1928 in Dorr, the son of Gus and Elsie (Ellas) Gulch. Ed served his country in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1955 as a private first class. He was a member of the VFW Post #5315. Ed worked for and retired from Kelvinator after 40 years. Ed will be lovingly remembered by his children. Mark (Jeanne) Gulch. Walter » (Beth) Gulch, and Sue (Terry) Shaffer; six grand­ children and seven great­ grandchildren; brothers. Bud Gulch. Ron (Kathy) Gulch. Jim Gulch; sisters. Jeanette Kaseta. Elsie Prince; sisterin-law. Phyllis Gulch and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers. Walter. Frank. John. Phil. Steve. Tom and sisters. Carol. Jean. Emily. Evelyn, and Christine. Ed was a family man who enjoyed hunting and fishing and the outdoors al his home in Baldwin. Visitation with the family will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, October 13, at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Services in Wayland. 312 N. Main Street. A funeral celebrating his life will be held< al I p.m . Monday. October 14. 2013 al Kubiak-Cook Funeral with Services Father Christian Johnston presiding, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment u ill be at Evergreen Cemetery. Baldwin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15. In honor of Ed. contribu­ tions may be made to the VFW Post #5315. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.kubiakcook.com. /ft & Xi it 0 ■Al Financial Focus Robert Thomas Forward BYRON CENTER. Ml Robert 1‘homas Forward, age 98. of Byron Center (former­ ly of Alto) went to be with the l»rd on Saturday, September 28,2013. He was bom May 19, 1915 to Charles and Carolyn Forward. Tom was an only child, losing his father when he was six and mother when he was eight. He was raised by his uncle and aunt, William and Jessie Shrader. Tom graduated from Caledonia High School. Tom bought an 80-acrc dairy farm in Allo when he was 19, living there for almost 70 years before mov- At *1 _ JiJ’ ‘X Provided by Andrew McFadden of Edward Jones Harvest season offers lessons to investors It's harvest time again. Of course, harvest season may not mean that much to you if you don't work in agricul­ ture. Nonetheless, you can learn a lot from those who do — especially in your role as an investor. Here are a few of these les­ sons to consider; • 'Feed” your portfolio. Through the proper combi­ nation of fertilizers and irri­ gation, farmers seek to maxi­ mize the growth of their crops. And if you want to give your portfolio the opportunity to grow, you need to “feed" it with the right mix of investments. This generally means you’ll need to own a reasonable percentage of growth-orient­ ed vehicles, such as stocks and stock-based securities. Keep in mind, though, that the value of these types of investments will fluctuate, sometimes sharply — and there's no guarantee you won't lose some or all of your principal. • Be patient. Crops don't row overnight. Farmers know that they will put in countless hours of work before they see the fruits of their labors. And they know that, along the way, they will likely experience setbacks caused by a variety of issues; too much rain, too little rain, insect infestations — the list goes on and on. When you invest, you shouldn't expect to “get rich quick” — and you can expect to experience obsta­ cles in the form of bear mar­ kets, economic downturns, changes in legislation and so forth. Continuing to invest for the long term and focus­ ing more on long-term results than short-term suc­ cess can help you as you work toward your objectives. • Respond to your invest­ ment "climate. ’’ Farmers can't control Ihe weather, but they can respond to it. So, for example, when it's been dry for a long time, they can boost their irrigation. As an investor, you can't control the economic “climate." but you can make adjustments. To illustrate: If all signs 4 point to rising long-term interest rates, which typically have a negative effect on long-term bond prices, you may need to consider reduc­ ing your exposure, at least for a while, to these bonds. • Diversify. Farmers face a variety of risks, including bad weather and fluctuating prices. They can help combat both threats through diversi­ fication. For instance, they can plant some crops that are more drought-resistant than others, so they won't face complete ruin when the rains don't fall. As an investor, you should also diversify; if / you only owned one type of financial asset, and that asset class took a big hit, you could sustain large losses. But spreading your dollars among an array of invest­ ments — such as stocks, bonds, cash and other vehi­ cles — may help reduce the effects of volatility on your portfolio. (Be aw'are, though, that diversification by itself can t guarantee a profit or protect against loss.) Relatively few of us toil in the fields to make our living. But by understanding the challenges of those who farm the land, we can learn some techniques that may help us to nurture our investments. IB .ipsiis i IllHR^ I k teh ■FT" I kinds) HlfeltelS 1 tiiitktel •i. 'into i k »’ at This article was written hy Edward Jones for use hy your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. mhn® J I i • ms iota *1^ .. i Pi :»« Full Service Body Shop Wheel Alignments Auto Glass Installation Insurance Work Welcome Visa & MasterCard Accepted • • • • &* Over 30 years experience feu. as Ws,! brucesframe.com r> 'X> f C k M CD f I? h I I Z25-J5W 1 & St 4 1 I 415 2nd • Middleville & NS to » <4 % �The Sun and News, Saturday. October 12, 2013/ Page 7 County board paddles backward on swan-control resolution Hnnn VanHorf oon by Doug VanderLaan Editor & ■ s? § i S Si1 >7 -i ik • " ’’nj % in. 11 ^11 . Jtn dm Vi? 1 iSE n *1 q»oi !■ ® rte idjoniKt S wita Usigg Lmbooipa.]® tatafc ttl fc- ilMii •I ci.i.i jot J npm. a fast jbibe fcriitfelotbesebottis. ktoW • ta fei Wto® of risks, inclalffl? M -II. palkyoDbelport W** ll'ilM 4'®' rctaM jd.fa' JitadHssa to • ll iitta jto. so ifi ”fife 1 "“J ■■ t »: ’5 i !■ | llj I lull $■' II In the end, Tuesday’s death of the Barry County Board or Commissioner’s resolution to implement a mute swan population-reduc­ tion plan on all county lakes came down to what one com­ missioner framed as “fur, feathers and a face." “I do see validity in [this resolution]," said Joyce Snow of the directive origi­ nally passed by the board July 23 to allow the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to imple­ ment a plan to reduce the population of mute swans, an invasive species with a repu­ tation for mayhem and destruction. “Many don’t want to con­ trol the population of an inva­ sive species if it has fur, feathers or a face," pointed out Snow, “but they'll spend money to put chemicals in the water to kill invasive plants and weeds." Snow, who helped provide a unanimous vote to rescind the resolution, voted to fol­ low the will of her three con­ stituent townships, two of which voted to opt out. Barry Township, which provided an opt-in vote was, according to Snow, not adamant about taking a position either way. After receiving vociferous feedback for negating local decision-making with its July 23 resolution, the board amended the resolution Aug. 13, to allow each of the coun­ ty's 16 township boards 60 days in which to take an opt in or an opt-out vote. As of Tuesday, 11 townships had voted against implementing the plan, two voted in its favor, and three others were yet to take a vote before the Oct. I I deadline.' “The has been a long conceded process," Commissioner Ben Geiger, who proposed the original resolution following a pres­ entation by DNR wildlife biologist Sara Schaefer on the threatening presence of mute swans to humans, wildlife and wetland habitat, “but we’ve brought to the table a topic that's not been discussed by anyone. It shows leadership in being willing to talk about it and in Kpino c^ncitivp tn mir rnnbeing sensitive to our con­ stituents. “I view this as a positive. •it The only way it becomes a win/lose is if you inject poli­ tics into it. [Washington, D.C.] is full of people not doing their job. If they acted more like this board, there wouldn't be a government shutdown." Board Chair Crai Stolsonburg suggested that the county board may have •It not been doing its job cor­ rectly, however. “It should have been left up to the townships and the lake associations in the first place," stated Stolsonburg, “that’s why I voted against it from the beginning." Mea culpas continued, especially from Schaefer, who followed up on adverse comments from Commissioner Jim Dull who attending the reported Baltimore Township meeting where Schaefer and the DNR were not in attendance to discuss the issue, “It was never my intention to shove this program down your throat,” Schaefer told commissioners. “This became a tornado of mess. and it’s partly the DNR's fault because the program was :flying under the radar. and now it was out in the open. tl I was told to slow down because there was some question about whether the county’s resolution was legal. I was told not to go to any meetings, and many times I know information presented at those meetings was not accurate. But I was not allowed to speak.' Schaefer defended the veracity of the program and urged commissioners to proceed carefully. “We’ve all learned trom from this experience," said Schaefer, “and it s still a good program for those individuals who want to do this work. It’s important that you not rescind your action too quickly’... the science is here ... and I would encourage you to not act abruptly again like we did last time." Minutes later, the board took its 6-0 vote to rescind. Commissioner James DeYoung was absent. “ thank the “II want want to to thank the board board for finally doing the right - ” said Mary Fisher, a thing, Carlton Township resident and one of the resolution’s most outspoken opponents. “We all became more educat­ ed in the swans themselves and in the way townships work and property rights. John Hoek, of Crooked Lake, who took an opposing r•It~ sition in favor of the resolution also offered his thanks to the board. •II “Each of you made a wise decision ” offered Hoek. “I offer a sincere thanks for all « the time and consideration you’ve given 4 this matter." In other board: business, the • Approved an amended work plan from the MSU Extension office that changes the pass-through of funds for compensation of a part-time 4-H position from the county’s funds to a direct payment made by the funding organi­ zation, Barry County United Way. • Approved the re-appoint­ ments of Anne Richards, Democrat, and Patricia Walton, Republican, to the Barry County Board of Canvassers for a three-year term ending Oct. 31, 2017. • Denied the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program application from Stanley Aspinall in Section 21 of Johnstown Township as recommended by the county’s planning depart­ ment due to the application's description of platted lake lots that are not planned or zoned for agricultural use. • Approved the scheduling of a public hearing regardin the 2014 proposed county budget as part ot the regular board meeting Tuesday, Pct. 22, at 9 a.m. Also approved was the recommendation to adopt the 2014 budget, the general appropriations act and millage, following the public hearing. • ’ Approved $93,235 in claims, $4,596,527 in pre­ paid invoices, and $8,259 in commissioners payroll. • Approved the State ot Michigan Emergency Management Performance Grant for fiscal year 2013. • Received an annual report presentation from County Medical Examiner Dr. Philip Croft of Sparrow Pathology Forensic in Lansing. On a five-year overview comparing Barry County death rates requiring a medical examiner with the other eight counties serviced by his Lansing firm, Croft noted that Barry County has had a significant suicide increase. Deaths by suicide increased to 14 in 2012, up from seven in 2011. Croft did note that, through Oct. 7 of the current year, only six suicides have been reported, “not near the pace of last year." Croft also related that the county is only one of six in the 83-county state to be accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners. All six accredited counties are serviced by Sparrow Forensic Pathology. • Accepted a request from Dull that the board begin to develop policies and proce­ dures for the animal shelter. “How many animals can we support in that building?" Dull asked, to illustrate the need for baseline information that can be used for making decisions about capacity. supply purchase and staffing levels. “We have a framework in place to outline all the poli­ cies that need to be in place," County responded Michael Administrator Brown. “We have had poli- Michigan residents with arthritis urged to take control 15 1 60 i i & » World Arthritis Day is limit activities such as shop12, and the ping, going to the movies or today, Oct. visiting events. i Department of sporting Michigan Community Health is encourfriends, attending clubs or R 3 J/ Communi aging residents to mark the meetings and more, more. ™ control _____ - -of Personal Action Toward occasion by taking ------their health. Arthritis is a seri- Health workshops are proven ous health condition affecting to help adults with arthritis than 2 million Michigan feel better, be in control of more more adults, and is the leading their health and do the things of disability in the they want to do. PATH workcause shops are six weeks long, typcountry. recently ically have 12 to 16 particiAccording to A released national data, 11 per- pants, and are appropriate tor cent of adults nationwide with anyone dealing with a longcondition, health arthritis report being limited term in social participation activi- Caregivers also are: encourparticipate, to I lies. This number is even aged higher in Michigan, where 19 Workshops are led by two |l percent percent of of adults arthritis trained at least adults with with arthritis trained leaders, leaders, at least one one of I are limited in their ability to whom has a chronic condiparticipate in social activities. tion. “ World Arthritis Day is a Symptoms associated with arthritis can cause people to great opportunity for individ- -\J oX* btot < V r uals with arthritis in Michigan to leam about the PATH pro­ gram and all that it offers to patients and their caregivers,I W < AA1 f X —. — . I* • said Dr. Matthew Davis, chief u— ... medical executive with the MDCH. “Arthritis can feel very’ limiting, and the PA FH program is designed to help patients feel empowered toI address those limits and regain time and activities they enjoy with family and friends. are PATH workshops offered in communities throughout Michigan and are usually free of charge. Visit www michigan.gov/arthritis to find out more about PATH PAT H workshops, and the other programs available to Michigan residents to help them take control of their health. cies in place, but they've been related to animal con­ trol. This is about building policy around the animal shelter." Brown committed to hav­ ing material available for commissioners to consider and work with at next week's committee-of-the-w hole meeting. “Thank you. I’ll be looking forw ard to that meeting,” responded Dull. The board does meet next in a commiuee-of-the-whole format Tuesday, Oct. 15, beginning at 9 a.m. in its meeting chambers at the counts courthouse, 220 W. 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Kayla Kuhfeldt took the 100-yard breaststroke for the Bulldog team, in 1 minute 15.46 seconds, with team­ mate Jessie Dion finishing in second-place behind her. Kuhfeldt also teamed with Phoebe Pontious and Lauren Fennema from Caledonia, as well as one other Bulldog teammate, to win the 200yard medley in 1:57.71. Byron Center is off now until an Oct. 22 dual with Unity Christian. 9 J Four Middleville council members make historically bad decision To the editor: One small step for local government is one giant leap backward for the Village of Middleville and potential residents of Barry County. Despite a plea from Barr) Economic County President Development Valerie E ymes; despite a request from Barry County United Way President Lani Forbes for additional afford­ Caledonia's varsity boys’ Jakicl was 76th in 17:16.2 second in 15:42.8, one of six able housing; despite infor­ cross country team finished and Jensen Miller was 84th guys to finish in under 16 mation from Thomapple 14th among (he 38 teams in in 17:23.9. Caledonia also minutes. Kellogg Schools the Division I race at had Flynn Darby 107th in Saline had two guys finish Superintendent Tom Enslen Saturday’s ■« Portage 17:36.0 and Jordan Bennett in just over 16 minutes, w ith regarding not enough afford Invitational. HOthin 17:36.9. Logan Wetzel seventh in able housin; I in the TK Josh Risner led the Grand Blanc's Grant 16:01 and Kevin Hall tenth school district to accommo­ Fighting Scots with a 21st- Fisher won the race by 32 in 16:04 leading their team to date families wanting to reloplace time of 16 minutes seconds over his nearest the title. Saline finished with cale lo this area; despite a 33.9 seconds. competitor, finishin finishing in 177 points. Rockford was request from Bradford White Risner was one of three 15:10.8. Ann Arbor second with 180, followed Corporation for increased Scots in the top 100. Cody Pioneer’s Costa Willets was by Grand Blanc 199. local housing‘4 availability for Olivia Bordewyk from the ’ls ever-expanding workCaledonia'girls'team joined force; despite a report from Risner as a medalist. She Sgt. Tony Stein of the placed 37th in 19:39.5 to Middleville Division of the County Sheriff's lead the Caledonia girls to a Barry Saturday. October 26 Department in regard to no 16th-place finish. 6ai 11-3/)in The Scot girls' team also increase in illegal activities A due to the current village had Olivia Schroder 52nd in < / X J 19:58.5, Holly Rave 62nd in apartment residents; despite * Dejong positive comments from cur20:11.0, Maggie * 97th in 20:45.2 and Amanda rent apartment residents on Sorokin 145th in 21:30.8. the Visser properties; despite Sorokin was just ahead of Fresh Donuts, two teams, Megan Seromik (146th in 21:31.0) and Allie Crafts, Donal son (15th in 21:40.1). Bake Goods, A pair of girls finished in Greeting Cards, f under 18 minutes, led by To the editor: Rockford's Lauren Brasure Jellies, I am writing in response to who hit the finish line in Re-gift table, a letter printed in the Oct. 5 17:36.0. Annie Heffernan edition entitled “Using Holiday Decorations, from St Ursula Academy in Islamophobia to discredit J Baskets, Cincinnati was second in Obama is shameful. ” •-i h Ji 17:49.2. American Girl size clothing This is nothing other than Erasure's Rockford Rams an attempt by an Islamic and much morel! took the team title with 62 apologist to portray Islam as points. Saline was second a benign, harmless, misunBe sure to stay for with 84 and Traverse City derstood and mistreated relik lunch!! Central third with 124 points, gion. The truth is, as I under­ I w stand it, that true Islam is an ideology that demands that it alone is the only acceptable path for humanity and that this path is to be achieved by any and all means available. Middleville This includes dialogue, per­ I suasion, lying, and brute force. United Methodist Church If you don't believe what I 111 Church St.. Middleville. MI 49333 am writing here, I would suggest that you and your readers Google “Bridgette 0M24072 Gabriel'' and see what prompted her to write “Because they Hate.” Also, check out her action group ■11 which will show up online. amily dentistry You can also check out a OF CALEDONIA book entitled “Unveilin; Islam" written by the Caner brothers. They have convert­ ed to Christianity from Have you ever been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea? Islam. They were sent to the Has anyone told you that you snore? U.S. (with their father) to build mosques and, accord­ Do you often feel sleepy during the day? ing to them, had a heart full of hate for Americans. Do you sometimes wake up gasping for breath? Through experiencing G ”s love, because they were free We might be able to help you with a to do so, they became special dental appliance. Christian leaders. In his ser­ Call Our Office For Your Free Consultation Today! “A mon. Muslim Conversion,” Ergun Caner (erguncaner.com) tells al ut his road to Christ. Dr. Gary Also, if your readers .s. would like a crystal clear odgers Ct. • Caledonia, Michigan picture of Islam in action, Each Caledonia team has one medalist at the Portage Invite *4 'I *4 ■/all fiazaai 4 ✓ 4I 4 the countless hours and ener­ gies the village planning commission spent creating what they believed to be a good fit for Middleville; despite the fact that we have empty store fronts and strug­ gling local businesses because there simply aren't enough customers; despite not a single argument against the plan, the Middleville Village Council, by a vote of 4-3, declared that the above reasons were not grounds enough to allow for this proj­ ect to move forward. 1 thought this kind of govern­ ment only happened in Washington. D.C. I pray that the council rescinds its resolution to dis­ allow the addition of quality affordable housing to our community. We are one of the few areas in Barry County — maybe the state — that is growing, changing for the better. Why would they try to put a stop to all those years of work and progress that have made our little comer of the world a destination? At least one of the council members needs to put their personal biases behind, in this case, and make the deci­ sion that's best for best Middleville and our local economic fdevelopment. Otherwise, good luck to the village _ ­ illage council finding — entre preneurs to fill our empty store fronts; good luck find­ ing a quality developer who is willing to work in Middleville; good luck keeping planning commission members; good luck keeping hired help; good luck keep­ ing ppsitions as elected stew­ ard of our community. In case you couldn’t tell, I can t imagine being more disappointed in a group of fellow citizens than I1 am right now. This ranks right up there as one of the poorest decisions vvci ever IlldUC made by uvviaiuiia D) 3 Middleville Village Council. If I've hurt anyone's feel­ ings by anything I've said here, I am sorry. But my community has been wound­ ed by this decision and I'm not happy about it. November 2014 can't come soon enough. , Mike Bremer. Middleville Readers need to study Islam ideology D Call anytime lor Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 F Say Goodbye to Snoring! 616-891 -0004 • Scott, have them contact The Voice of the Martyrs, www.perse­ cution.com, which is an organization that is helping Christians in Islamic coun­ tries who have been and are being viciously attacked for no other reason than they hold differing beliefs than their attackers. In closing, It it seems strange to me that a letter written in West Michigan would find its way over to Southfield. I didn't realize that the Sun and News had such a broad distribution. Could it be there is more to this than meets the eye? While I do not know the woman who wrote the letter to the editor that provoked the response it did, having just read her letter, I would say that, in my opinion, she has a pretty good handle on the situation. I only hope that others will wake up and smell the coffee. If not, we lose. Robert Nation Caledonia Ms J j Saturday Hours Professional Services’ Great Product Selections! wwwcaledoniavisioncenter.com 616-891-2020 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 4931 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. ‘4 r Your local agent insures your Home I FARM BUREAU . 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Every student It *!■ • Ik making a deposit into a per ­ 1 sonal account this August received an entry in the drawing contest. One winner from each of the credit unions' six branches were selected. The winners were allowed to select which teacher and classroom received the funds * in their school. 109 ■ //. R» er Varney said he picked Octob Preferred m| A Davis' science class because ■’I I5 l >I Credit Union r j *k he thought Davis could do I 55 i: LJ * some cool things with the • n I m $1500,00 >ijr money. Varney said one sug­ % R ■ '**«?»* WhWAjii^ - It gestion would be to take the )/( ’ Kcllj * »i s 11 Tlioriiiir class on a field trip to the Dollar* it.. Lowell observatory while «as% j-jy. Hiniilreil dolhlCi they are studying about space. I? .' _ _____________ \lr ------Davis, who had no idea LU UUI!!!1! I nn 11001 j ■ 1L1 the money was coming, said i he’s not sure yet just how the Chris Mulder, (left) vice president of member experience for Preferred Credit funds will be used. 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US-131 AT EXIT 06824176 �3age iCVThe Sun and Newt Saturday October 12. 2013 Fair skies grace outstanding Foundation tailgate party & & $ 9^ $ fa Judy Harrison in a reflective moment with her award ■.'tf The Caledonia High School Marching Band plays the Fighting Scots song as they march down Johnson Street leading the parade onto victory before an enthusiastic crowd, by Fran Favcrman Staff Writer Once again the weather the smiled gods on Caledonia Education Foundation as its eighth annual tailgate party, the ini­ tial event of the Homecoming celebration, got off to a start under sunny skies and comfortably warm weather. Not once in iLs eight years as the party been forced to move to its rainy day default headquarters at the Duncan Lake Middle School cafeteria. Early arrivals enjoyed the music of bagpipers as mem­ bers of the Grand Rapids District Seven Pipe and Drum Band joined members of the recently formed Caledonia pipe and drum band in providing tunes and entertainment for partygoers. The gaily decorated dis­ play tables of festival spon­ sors also saw activity as guests look advantage of the opportunity to acquire teeshirts. exercise handballs, pens, gold and purple neck­ laces, Frisbees, pens and pencils and notepads to men­ tion a few of the materials available as well as informa­ tion about educational alter­ natives and community serv- icc opportunities. Some partygoers took advantage of the 4 p m. opening of the food line as Mimi Mahaney-Stalzer. di rector of food services for the school district, and her staff began serving the nowtraditional menu of pulled pork sandw iches. hotdogs, coleslaw and pasta salad, a veggie tray, nachos and cheese, and cookies and all the condiments followed by cider and water and caramel apples. T he parade began shortly after 5 p.m. pm. with the Leighton Township Fire Department joining the Caledonia Fire Department in leading the parade fol lowed by the color guard from Caledonia Post 305 of the American Legion. Grand marshal for the parade was Peter DeLille. recently DeLille, retired orchestra and hand teacher at the high school. The Caledonia High School Marching Band provided a rousing rendition of the Fighting Scots Song and the ( HS Alma Mater along uith other music geared to the VI* a* Ml ip iff1 ft* Continued next page AM I a A I LANCE E. DEVRIES Vice President, Financial Advisor 9235 Cherry Valley Ave SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 T: 616-771-7715 A /■ *• •• Superheroes was the theme of the Homecoming celebration carried out as Batman and Robin are depicted in triumph over the Forest Hills Central High School football team. WE HAVE JOBS! Providing Caledonia and the surrounding communities with investment and planning advice. 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With the formalities con­ . reception as did the represen­ audience and thanking them tatives of the king and for their participation. He cluded, the crowd began to queen's homecoming court observed the event was the disperse towards the Ralph and the Fighting Scots foot­ foundation's major fundrais­ Meyers Stadium to get to ball team. Trailers and cars er to provide money for their seats. Sponsors for the event followed with student activi­ scholarships and to fund J,. were Davenport University, |j ty groups and representatives nontraditional ideas that oth­ Baker College, ITT erwise could not be funded. from the classes. No parade in Caledonia is He read the citation for Judy Technical Institute, Fifth complete without the partici­ Harrison and presented the Third Bank, Adventures in pation of Buff Rodgers and golden bell, a replica of an . Learning, D and W Fresh • his antique fire engine of earlier * school bell used to Markets, and MC Sports. passengers representing a call students to order. Harrison in her remarks community group; this year the passengers were the jun­ stressed community. "Caledonia is all about ior girls' powderpuff team. The Equestrian Club also community, she said, observ­ participated as did every ath­ ing that several institutions were important in fostering letic group at CHS. The parade was followed the sense of community. She by the usual massive rush to also introduced her family, the food and both serving noting that her grandson, lines were quickly and effi­ Jacob Harrison, the son of ciently served; there was Bryan Harrison, Caledonia Thornapple Kellogg High School cast members are rehearsing for the upcoming even time for some hungry Township supervisor, was performances of “The Man Who Came to Dinner.” Performances will be at 7 p.m. folks to go back for seconds not there because he is a Participants in the annual Nov. 81 and 9. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for senior citizens, students and chilcontest scarecrow in dren younger than age 6. Cast members pictured are, front row, (from left) Soren Middlevine have until Oct. Wrjgh'ti Maddy VerHey, Katie Huska; Kayleigh Aldridge, Jason McNamara, Wyatt 18 to submit their entries. Tussey and David cove. Second row, Jacob Emery, Maggie Doherty, Jager The event is sponsored by the Flikkema, Jason Martin, Marlee Willshire, Amy Cutlip, and Joey Lambert. Third row, "Hfe Can Help” Downtown Middleville Katrina Reed, Emily Davidson, Rachel Belson, Heather Price, Rebeka Hodges, and ALONG WITH ALL YOUR OTHER FOOT CARE NEEDS Development Authority. INCLUDING DIABETIC FOOT CARE AND SURGERY. Heidi Hodges. Not available for the photo were Mallory Berg, Aaron Czarnecki, Scarecrows should be in Yvonne Ogrodzinski, Heather Rolison, Levi Ryfiak, Nate Ryfiak, Kelsea Seifert, Mark place by Oct. 21 with judging DR. EMILEY KENT PODIATRY to 'take place Oct. 22. ~ All Smendik. (photo by Julie Makarewicz) scarecrows should be family 37 years experience 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. friendly and not frightening. T» 1 CALEDONIA, Ml Board Certified Anyone wanting more information can contact the 8 Accepting 8 village hall at 795-3385. New Patients 8 From previous page «. s w r* I■ x Scarecrow contest still open in Middleville J I 1 Thornapple Kellogg students rehearse for upcoming play <1 < i • n I PAIN IN THE ARCHES 'r Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News ads 891-9133 Update Status How you feeling »!»>***• F really? JL * Post & 4 tvcweb.com •• I �* * Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 12, 2013 Sparta edges the TK ladies for first at Tiger Shark Invite A Sparta won the race for the three fastest girls from each team and the race for the for the next four fastest girls from each team to take the title in the Tiger Division for big schools at Saturday’s Allegan Shark Tiger Invitational at the Allegan County Fairgrounds. Thomapple 1 ’s Kellogg girls were second to the Spartans on all three accounts, earning the runner- up title. The Trojan varsity girls' cross country team’s Melissa Winchester had the fastest time of any girl in A either of the Tiger Division races, finishing in 19 min­ utes 13.50 seconds. TK also had Olivia Lamberg eighth in that race with a time of 20:34.02 and Bryn Beyer 13th in 20:55.08. Sparta had girls place sec­ ond and third, well behind Winchester, with Carley * Andrews second in 20:02.43 and Alexis Heimbaugh third in 20:13.86. Sparta’s third in the race was Sarah Monterusso who was ninth in 20:40.06, giving her team just 14 points in that race. TK had 22. In the final overall scores, Sparta finished with 24 points, followed by TK 33, Lowell 64, West Ottawa 74, Mattawan 97, Zeeland East 100, Holland 145, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, September 23, 2013 7:00 P.M. ■••I Please be advised the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will hold public hearings on October 28, 2013 at 7pm or as soon thereafter as possible. The public hearings will take place in the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, for the pur­ pose of considering: 1) Special Use #121: The applicant proposes to build an accessory building in the Rural Residential Zoning District (RR) that would be located closer to the front lot line than the front wall of the principal building and within the first 200 feet back from the street right-of-way line. The subject property is Parcel #08-14-170-004-00, located at 8723 Little Bend Court, Middleville, Ml. [Twp. Ord. Sec. 21.3(e)(2)] 2) Special Use #122: The applicant proposed to build an accessory building in the Rural Residential Zoning District (RR) that would be located closer to the front lot line than the front wall of the principal building and within the first 200 feet back from the street right-of-way line. The subject property is Parcel #08-14-032-027-18, located St 2829 Old Dutch Lane, Middleville, Ml. ]Twp. Ord. Sec. 21.3(e)(2)] ** » 3) Special Use #123: The applicant proposes to build an accessory building in the Rural Residential Zoning District (RR) that would be located closer to the front lot line than the front wall of the principal building and within the first 200 feet back from the street right-of-way line. The subject property is Parcel #08-14-032-033-00, located at 2625 Harw I Lake Road, Middleville, Ml. [Twp. Ord. Sec. 21.3(e)(2)] Any interested person may attend the public hearing to learn about the Special use pro­ posals and offer comments to the Planning Commission. Copies of these Special Land Use Applications may be examined in the Township office at 200 E. Main Street, Middleville during normal business hours: Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. - Noon Written comments regarding these applications may be addressed to: Secretary, Thornapple Township Planning Commission, P.O. Box 459, Middleville, Ml 49333. Linda Gasper, Planning Commission Secretary Americans with Disabilities Notice Persons with special access needs should contact the Township Clerk at 269-795-7202 no less than 72 hours before the hearings. Susan Vlietstra, Thornapple Township Clerk North view 145, Sturgis 161, Fruitport 186 and Plainwell NTS. The top six finishers in the second girls’ race were all from Sparta and TK. Sparta's Jessica Hoover won it in 21:03.27, with Alycia SJ Wright fourth in 21:19.61 and Vanessa Hubert fifth in 21:30.02. TK had Janie Noah second in 21:03.72, Taylor Ward third in 21:13.49 and Rachael Gorton sixth in 21:30.30. TK was third on the boys’ side. Sturgis took the Tiger Division boys' title with 29 points, followed by Mattawan 49, Thomapple Kellogg 82, Sparta 86, West •w North view 103, Ottawa 99, Lowell 109, Zeeland East 110, Holland 176, Plainwell 187 and Fruitport 187. Northview’s Enael 17:26.2. Ottawa Hills’ Nick Matemowski was second in 17:46.5. TK then had Luke Noah third in 18:11.8, Erik Walter fourth in 18:55.6, Gaikema sixth in 19:06.8 and Leach seventh in 19:09.6. The TK girls won by default, with Ottawa Hills having just three runners. The Trojan team had the seven fastest girls, led by Winchester with her time of 19:49.9. Beyer was second in 21:09.0, Ward third in 21:13.4, Gorton fourth in 21:36.3 and Janie Noah fifth in 21:45.3. TK closes out the OK Gold Conference season at Johnson Park Tuesday at the league championship meet. The meet is scheduled to begin at 4:30. Woldemichael edged the Trojans' David Walter for first in the fast race. Woldemichael came in at 16:45.45 and Walter at 16:48.15. TK also had Luke Noah 20th in 18:07.09 and Conor Leach 27th in 18:56.59. In the second race, TK had Joe Gaikema ninth in 18:42.58, Erik Walter tenth in 18:43.83 and Wyatt DeLeeuw 14th in 18:53.80. Sturgis had the top two runners in that race, with Trever Sprowls winning in 17:16.65 and teammate Daniel Steele second in 17:36.80. TK’s teams both scored victories over Ottawa Hills in OK Gold duals at Wayland Wednesday. TK’s boys beat the Bengals 21-40, with David Walter winning the race in ■ ■if Growers urged to take time out for safety As com growers across the nation continue taking to their fields, Michigan Com is reminding the state’s farmers to focus not only on filling their bins, but also to follow important safety precautions that could save their lives. Harvest is one of the high­ est risk periods for farm injuries or fatalities. According to Michigan Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation statistics, in 2011 the highest fatality rate per 100,000 workers in occurred agriculture (25.8), with 32 percent of those deaths being individu­ als older than 65 years of age. There is a documented increase in agriculture-relat­ ed deaths when farm equip­ ment is in the fields. “As farmers continue har­ vest this year, we want to remind them that a success­ ful harvest is one in which there are no serious injuries or fatalities, and everyone remains safe,” said Jim Zook, executive director of the Com Marketing Program of Michigan. “Harvest is a very important time for farmers. With equipment on the roads and in the fields, it is vital for everyone to take proper safety precautions.” Preventing accidents is the first step toward a safe har­ vest. The National Safety Council makes these safety recommendations: • Inspect all harvest equip­ ment, make sure shields and guards are in place and that the seatbelt works properly if applicable. • Never lean or step over a power takeoff shaft while it is operating. • Don’t wear loose-fitting clothing around PTO shafts or other moving parts. • Keep long hair tied back or under a cap. • Check fire extinguishers and smoke detectors to ensure they are working properly. • Remind all farm employ- ees about farm safety and ensure they have had all appropriate training. • Keep bystanders and oth­ ers away from all equipment during operation. • Follow all safety guide­ lines set by the equipment manufacturers. “We realize that this is a hectic time of year for all farmers,” Zook said, “A farmer’s annual income is dependent on harvest, so it is important they remove all their crops from the fields in a timely and productive fash­ ion. We must make sure our farming families take the time to slow down to ensure it is a safe harvest — which is most important of all.” For more information on the CMPM and the MCGA, visit the website at www.micom.org. I’■ I The local group meets the third Thursday of each month. Respite care is avail­ able, call 269-948-4856. For more information, visit www.alz.org/mglc or call 800-272-3900. oV M/o t *-JL J . -X .■ — ■ ifa. - -i I ** I 06823976 %- jT * - FOUNDED IE* * si VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE I (St EmploymentGroup e: Measurably better employees. a® - .J ± Ab JA Apply Now: egnow.com * as F r as full-time employees since 2010. I? group meeting Thursday to the 4,000 EmploymentGroup Temporaries hired by our customer companies h Alzheimer’s support The local Alzheimer’s dis­ ease support group will meet Thursday, Oct. 17, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 w. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. " CONGRATULATIONS I PLANNING & ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Si!? The Village of Middleville is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of Planning & Zoning Administrator. This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week. Complete job description is available at the Village office at 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, 49333 or on the Village website at www.villageofmiddleville.org.. •i •> t > �I The Sun and News. Saturday. October 12. 2013 Page 13 | S H s' S.5 SS V 4svV^ii z •' Ml M*. U.f ’I & In . !A1 If ■wife , IfellBj w Deliciously Scary Treats lit 1—1 J tit If urn I EJjua j®! r u ’WMtpn taqitatfe Si !®E B FDR GDBLINS AND GUDULS GF All AGES tail’ 1 hlfilTH' .kees M • * '_ R FAMILY FEATURES itaiaf his Halloween, throw a wickedly wonderful fete for family and friends With help from the Wilton entertaining experts, you’ll have all the tricks to treat your guests to a spooky celebration that will leave them howling with delight. Halloween’s not just for the kids anymore, so before you put on your costume, grab your baking and decorating supplies and get ready to let the creepy crawlers loose. “Halloween is the one time of the year that you can take your decorating skills to the dark side,” said Nancy Siler, vice president of consumer affairs at Wilton. “From finishing pumpkin cookies with ghastly grins to creating creepy cakes decorated like graveyard skulls, it’s the perfect holiday to have some fun in the kitchen.” Try these tips from the Wilton test kitchen for tasty and terrifying treats: <1 nt^. li MW 1 II ■ Creepy Cupcakes: Transform tradi­ tional cupcakes into other worldly lional creations by decorating with eyeballs, spider webs or candy com. Set up a decorating table during your Halloween party and let kids make their own creepy creations. *> r* & ( ■ Trick the Treat: Swap out the standard packaged treats for homemade sweets. Wrap cookies, pumpkin cake pops and lollipops in decorative party bags for a fearfully •r fun take-home treat. ■1 7 ■ Mummy Wrap: Dress up your Halloween treats with themed baking cups. Pumpkins, mummies and ghosts arc an instant way to give your party extra personality. I Tower of Horror Treats — Skull Cakes: Makes 8 skulls 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 2/3 cups granulated sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking powder I teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Pinch ground nutmeg 1-1/3 cups vegetable oil 4 eggs 2 cups applesauce Buttercream icing Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare Dimensions Mini Skull Pan with vegetable pan spray. In large bowl, combine flour, Hour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cloves and nutmeg. In smaH small bowl, whisk together oil. eggs and applesauce. Add to dry ingredi­ 2/3 ents, stirring until well combined. Fill each cavity about 2 3 full with 1/3 cup batter. Reserve remaining batter. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool •!• in pan 15 minutes. Remove to cooling •A grid and cool above. •It I completely. Bake remaining batter as a To assemble, cut the domes off of fronts and backs of skulls and sandwich with buttercream icing. * y * i"4 V f Try these recipes for Pumpkin Cake Pops and Graveyard Crouque-en-Bouchc tor aI spook-tacular Halloween party. For more unique decorating ideas and recipes visit www.wilton.com. Makes about 3 dozen cookies 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened cups granulated sugar 1-1/2 1 egg 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional) 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 35O°F. Lightly spray Bones Cookie Pan cavities with vegetable pan spray. 1In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer at medium speed •1* it in egg and until well blended. ” extracts; mix well. Combine flour and salt; add to butter mixture. Beat until well blended. Press dough into pre­ pared pan cavities, filling 2/3 full. Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until light brown around edges. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn pan over, lightly tap pan to remove cookies. Cool completely •A on cooling grid. To decorate and assemble: Yellow candy color from Primary Candy Color Set, optional 3 (12-ounce) bags White Candy Melts Candy, melted I (12-ounce) bag Black Candy Melts Candy, melted Large Candy Eyeballs Brown Color Dust, optional Place assembled cakes and cookies on cooling gnd positioned over cookie sheet. If desired, add yellow candy color to melted white candy; pour over cakes and c III kies until well Chill 10 to 15 minutes or until set. Repeat if needed. Icoated ___ Using disposable decorating bag, pipe melted black candy face details on skull cakes; chill 5 to 10 minutes or until set Attach candy eyeballs to skulls with dots of melted candy. If desired, brush Color Dust highlights on candy-covered bones and skulls. Using melted white candy, secure four decorated skull cakes to cake base or serving platter, hold until set; insert decorated bone cookies between cakes. Add second row of skulls, posi­ I * tioning between the skulls below and securing with melted candy, hold until set. Add bone cookies between skulls. Secure final skull to top of tower with melted candy; hold until set. Arrange remaining bone cookies around base of cake tpwer. •Il • Jollv Jack-o-Lantern C ookies Happily Haunted Lollipops Spirited Pumpkin Cake Pops Makes about 2 dozen cookies Each lollipop serves I Each pop serves I 1 package (15.5 to 18.25 ounces) yellow cake mix Water, eggs and oil to prepare mix Orange. Black and White Candy Melts Candy BlackAVhite Colored Lollipop Sticks Candy Eyeballs Preheat oven to 35O°F. Prepare 12-cavity Silicone Petite Pumpkin cup (2 sticks) butter, softened cups granulated sugar I 1-1/2 1 egg 1- 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional) 2- 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt Light Green, Black. Red and Orange Sparkle Gel Preheat oven to 35O°F. Lightly spray Easy Decorate Pumpkin ■ Stack the Skulls: Turn the crouqueen-bouchc. a popular French dessert, on its head by replacing cream puffs with mini-skeleton skulls. To increase the scare factor, mix in bone-shaped cookies and antique the treats with Candy Melts candy and Color Mist food color spray. Cookie Bones: Cookie Pan with vegetable pan spray In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer at medium speed until well blended. Beat in egg and extracts; mix well. Combine Hour and salt; add to butter mixture. Beat until well blended. Press dough into cavities, filling 2 3 full. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown around edges. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn pan over, lightly tap pan to remove cookies. Cool completely on cooling gnd. •Il Gel, using light Decorate cooled cookies with Sparkle Gel. •A green for stem; black for eyes, mouths and mustaches; red for tongue; and orange for remaining pumpkin areas. Let set about 1/2 hour. White, Light and Dark Cocoa, Yellow, Black and Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice or Orange Candy Melts Candy 11.75 inch lollipop sticks Melt Candy Melts candy as needed following package instructions. Pipe or brush details of Candy Com Pumpkin Lollipop Mold with melted candy; chill in refrigerator 5 to 10 minutes or until set. Fill candy mold cavities with corrtrasting melted candy. Place lollipop stick into mold, rotating the stick so it is completely covered with melted candy Chill in refrigerator 10 to 15 candy. minutes or until set. Remove from candy mold. NOTE: For simpler preparation, lolli­ pops can be molded using a single candy variety. Mold with vegetable pan spray. Prepare cake mix following package instructions; fill silicone mold cavities 25 full with cake baiter. Bake 8 to 12 minutes or until t •It thpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from mold and cool •Il completely. Melt orange Candy Candy Melts candy following package instructions instructions. Dip lollipop sticks in melted candy; insert into bottom of cakes. Using spatula or butter knife, spread melted candy onto backs of ot cakes; chill in refrigerator 5 to 10 minutes or until set. Place cooled cakes on cooling gnd positioned over cookie sheet, candy side down; •Il •J spoon or pipe melted candy over cakes until well coated. coated Chill in refrigerator 10 to 15 minutes or until set. Repeat if desired. L-: Meh black Candy Melts candy in Melt tn disposable decorating bag; cut small hole in tip of bag and pipe mouth, nose and eyebrows on pumpkins. If desired, pipe melted white candy teeth Attach candy eyeballs with dots of melted candy �* Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 12, 2013 I Gold champions add regional title, TK girls ninth by Brett Bremer Sports Editor — It was a solid day for the OK Gold Conference at the Division 3 Regional Tournament hosted by South a Christian at Railside Golf Course Wednesday. The host Sailors earned the regional championship, and a spot in this coming weekend’s Lower Peninsula State Finals which will be held at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University. The top three teams and the top three girls not on those teams earned a spot in the finals, and all three indi­ vidual finals qualifiers were from the OK Gold. Wayland’s Ali Martus fired an 85, and Hastings got an 86 from Katie Brown and an 88 from Kylee Nemetz. The host Sailors took the •I® regional title with a score of 352. Lakewood fired a 357 and Grand Rapids Christian earned the final team state qualifying spot by shooting a 369. Wayland was fourth with a 385, followed by Holland Hastings 391, Christian 411, East Grand Rapids 415, Allegan 426, Thornapple Kellogg 437, Unity Christian 443, Zeeland West 466, South Haven 469 and Hamilton 490. ryce Hayward led the ** L . 4 W. > •J J * J v l 4 1 r J < f $ ■y L I ■J* r 4 Thornapple Kellogg’s t Jada Bates taps in a short putt in the 16th green Wednesday during the Division 3 Regional Tournament at Railside Golf Club. (Photo by Brett Bremer) • *9 Foundation Fest 2013 Huge Success!! All proceeds will fund grants for exceptional education programs in the Caledonia Community Schools. TITLE SPONSORS ITT ITT Technical Institute Ini Davenport HZ? UNIVERSITY Trojan team with a 98. Amber VanMeter added a 105 for TK, and Jada Bates and Carleigh Lenard shot 117s. South Christian’s Megan Wierenga had the day’s low round, shooting an 81. She played in a group with the Vikings' Olivia Barker, who was the runner-up with an 82. Lakewood and South Christian were the only teams with five girls under 100. Lakewood's Victoria Hager and Bryonna Barton added a 97 and a 92 respec­ tively. Lakewood also got an 87 from Emily Barker and a 96 from Kennedy Hilley. Behind Wierenga for South Christian, Grace Elenbaas shot an 88, Nicole Hoekwater 90 and Nicole VanderYacht 93. Grand Rapids Christian got an 87 from Marissa David, a 90 from Grace Bolt, a 92 from Rachel Harkema and a 100 from Emma DeWitt. JT w V oV ^b o T I Congratulations to our 2013 Groendyke Inc. 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Elaine Denton, Clerk, Village of Middleville mChs *j® a 06824110 Of M/o &----- ▼ *** F r k i- VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE «! to h NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECTS THEREOF DM MC SPORTS _____ COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SPONSORS Fresh Market 4’ I J -J Y-4 The Caledonia Education Foundation would like to thank all of the attendees and sponsors for making •'C X At right: Thornapple Kellogg’s Sandra Gerou hits her tee shot on num­ ber 17 during Wednesday’s Division 3 Regional Tournament at Railside Golf Club in Byron Center. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Trojans' Amber VanMeter chips her ball up towards the green on the par-3 number 16 Wednesday during the Division 3 Regional Tournament hosted by South Christian at Railside Golf Club in Byron Center. (Photo by Brett Bremer) o ■J’ n Wildwood Family Farms i i Village of Caledonia 06800158 EQUAL HOUWO OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Council of the Village of Middleville (the “Village”) has adopt­ ed Village Ordinance No. 2073 (the “Ordinance”), an ordi­ nance to amend Section 78.04 thereof, the Village zoning map, so as to rezone the following described lands within the Village to the C-l Central Business District: * - 218 West Main Street Lot 6 of Block 45 of the Village of Middleville; Permanent Parcel No. 045-007-10. Publication and Effective Date. The Ordinance provides for the publication and effective date of the Ordinance. Village Ordinance No. 2073 will become effective upon the expiration of seven (7) days after publication of this Ordinance in full or upon the publication of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation in the Village. A copy of the foregoing Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2073, may be examined or purchased at the Village offices, 100 East Main Street, within the Village, during Village office hours. Dated: October 8, 2013 06824052 VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE i ’Si t A ■ -& S. % S! I •i 4 % �■ The Sun and News, Saturday, October 12, 2013/ Page 15 J• SOCCER, continued from page 1 Caledonia goalkeeper Joe Fifer made seven saves, but only a couple of them late in the game were very difficult. “It’s JoJo’s ninth shut out. It’s the defense’s ninth shut out,” Niles said. “We stay organized and focus on win­ ning all those fifties on the ground and in the air, but staying organized is the biggest key. Those guys have been playing together for a long time. That’s really the only way you can be suc­ cessful with a flat back.” The Caledonia defensive effort was led by seniors Jordan Veneman, Steven Sammons and Ryan Beering and junior Alex Ruddock, with lots of help from mid­ fielders like LoMonaco. Ruddock said years of club ball and a few years of varsity soccer have really helped the Scot defenders gel. He said he and his team­ mates were especially keen on preventing the Eagles from getting the ball in the middle of the field. continually “They're active in the middle, with good mids and forwards, always putting on pressure." Ruddock said. “It’s a relief and it’s amaz­ ing,” he said of winning his first league championship. The Fighting Scots' last league title came in 2011, when they shared the OK Gold Conference title with South Christian. Caledonia will return to action Wednesday in the Division 1I District Tournament being hosted by Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central, the only team to defeat the Scots this season. The two teams were 1-1 in their two OK White Conference meetings. The Scots are now 13-4-1 overall on the year. The Scots will face either the Rangers or Grand Ledge in the district semifinals at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Caledonia allowed just five goals in OK White action this fall, adding a shut out Tuesday at East Grand Rapids as well in a 1-0 win over the Pioneers. Jake Royce scored the lone goal on a header off a pass from Peter Spees with less than two minutes to play. Fighting Scot defender Ryan Beering races up to try and pre­ vent a crossing pass by the Miles Eagles’ Kupers during Thursday’s OK White finale in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) * *4 * .* •V F’ r J pvt ... w <• 'I tJ J * X t•1 . J' < 1 t Tiff + Jk?. Second-ranked South pushed to five games by TK spikers South Christian won 25 points in the first three games in Middleville Monday, and the match was still getting started. Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity volleyball team pushed second-ranked South Christian to five games before falling in their second OK Gold Conference meet­ ing of the season with the Wb 1 Sailors. South Christian won by the scores of 25-17, 25-27, 25-12, 17-25, 15-10. and LeMay Sydney Jessica Ziccarello led the charge for TK combining for 45 kills. LeMay had 25 to go with 11 digs and Ziccarello had 20 kills and 12 digs. Setter Holly Dahlke had 48 assists and 11 digs for TK, while libero Erin Scheidel had a team-high 14 digs. South Christian was led by Emily Kalmink with 14 . _ ft ft ft W« kills and 7 blocks. Morgan Torres had 19 digs and three service aces, and Emily Blankespoor finished with 42 assists. The TK ladies are now 33 overall this season and 318-3 overall. Scots’ state championship teams join GR Hall of Fame £ II r ■Bi i * i i B I - lUTA 3 A ;la i The 1993-1996 Caledonia varsity girls' cross country teams were inducted into the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame Tuesday at East Grand Rapids High School. The Fighting Scot teams, Dave by coached four won Hodgkinson, straight Class B State Championships over those four years, after Caledonia girls’ teams had finished as the state runners-up in 1990 and 1992. The 1994 team finished with just 21 points at the Class B Lower Peninsula Finals, with all seven of its runners finish in the top 15 in the Team Run at the finals. That group of state champi­ ons included, Keri Bloem, Barb Warner, Shannon Houseman, Sarah Parbel, Katie Sobczak, Audrey Warner and Sarah Flegel. Gaylord was second that year with 83 points and Fremont third with 182. Other state finals partici­ pants in the group included Liz Fortuna. Fortuna, Brooke Wierenga, Jenny Sprague, Beth Parbel, Sarah Grow, Karyn Duba and Meredith Denison. “We just had a union between us,” Bloem said after the 1996 state finals her senior year. “We were all like sisters. It’s great when you win together.” The Fighting Scot girls were undefeated through that four-year stretch. Current Caledonia varsity girls’ cross country head coach Ben Howell has tried to put their success into per­ spective for his team. “During the course of that year (1994) their team totaled 88 races under 20 minutes,” Howell said. “Last year was our most successful season since that four-year run and we had 26 races under 20 minutes as a team.” » ■i J? Middleville Wednesday. Marlon Nate Sculley, L._ Nick and Bykerk VanderHorst scored goals for the Sailors, all in the first il 1’ .,f A half. Austin Clark and Cody Kok had assists. Andrew Rhoades made ten saves in net for TK, while Zac Medendorp had to make just Medendorp had to make just one in the Sailor net at the other end of the field. TK head coach •4 'i • * i MH V f Larry Jachim said that the score does not reflect the level of his team played intensity with. “They gave everything they had and left it all on the field,” Jachim said. The team understands that South Christian always comes out hard and fast with very skilled players and regardless of the outcome they wanted to end their regular season games feeling that they gave it all - and they did. ” TK ends the OK Gold Conference season with a 54-1 record. TK also scored a 3-1 overtime victory over Be " SENSIBLE" about your water! SMELL THE DIFFERENCE w rn 0ver 35 years of experience AYNARD' I WATER CONDITIONING J — .< *7. 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Dahlke had 144 assists, 7 The Trojans knocked off . Coopersville 25-15, 25-18 in aces, and 32 digs. Scheidel the championship match, passed well and had 36 digs. after topping Covenant Jessica Ziccarello added 25 Christian in the semifinals. kills and 28 digs; Sydney Coopersville had beaten the Krol 29 kills and 23 digs iron odors with an * J Iron Curtain System. t Eliminate: • Sulfur odors Ottawa Hills in conference I • Iron staining action Monday. TK opens postseason play Stop in for your free Tuesday, at home against Hastings at 7:30 p.m. The two water test! teams split their two OK Gold Conference clashes this sea- I AYNARD’S son, with each team detendI WATER CONDITIONING • — • ing its home field. that winner of • The If your water and laundry don't smell Division 2 District opener or look as clean as you would like... between the Trojans and Call Us Today! 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The Scots fall to 5-2 overall with the loss and 2-1 in the OK White, while Lowell improves its league mark to 3-0 and keeps its undefeated record intact at 7-0. Lowell quarterback Kyler Shurlow completed 13 of his 17 pass attempts for 349 yards and three touchdowns, including strikes of 75 yards to Dylan Brower and 32 yards to Josh Branagan for touch­ downs in the opening quarter. Shurlow added a 34-yard touchdown pass to Ben Bigham with 4:06 left in the third quarter. Bigham added a 34-yard touchdown pass of his own to Josh Bearup with 8:23 left in the game, on his only passing attempt of the game. - . Bigham finished the game with three receptions for 128 yards. Brower had three catches for 107 yards and Jeff The Fighting Scots’ Ed Bonner is held up as he tries to bring down a Red Arrow ball Houston added three catches for 79 yards. carrier during Friday night’s OK White contest in Lowell. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Scots trailed just 25-12 after an 85-yard touchdown run by Eddie Kelly, his sec­ ond long touchdown run of the night, with 5:50 to play in INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR the first half. Lowell though answered with a two-yard touchdown run by Kyler Shurlow 1:16 before the break, then tacked on an 8yard Shurlow TD run about four minutes into the second Delivery on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays half to take control of the Reliable transportation required ballgame. Contact: Kelly led the Caledonia attack, rushing 14 times for Paul (616] 541-0564 / Brian (616) 541-0563 174 yards and two touch ­ District Sales Managers downs. He added a 35-yard Monday thru Friday between 9:30am-6pm or Circulation Department scoring run in the second quarter. Logan Soule scored the THE GRAND RAPIDS Scots' first points, on a 46yard run 4:45 into the contest. Be someone who gets it. After Kelly's second touchdown run, the Red Re someone who gets it Arrows held the Scots off the 06823988 Equal Opportunity Employer score boa rd until quarterback RESS MOTOR CARRIER FOR CITIES OF MIDDLEVILLE & CALEDONIA king and queen Seniors Steven Sammons and Abigail Rossman were named the 2013 Caledonia High School homecoming king and queen during a ceremony following the Fighting Scot varsity football team’s 42-7 victory over visiting Forest Hills Central inside Ralph E. Meyers Stadium in Caledonia Friday, Sept. 27. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Kobe Wilson completed a 13yard touchdown pass to Matt Sarver with 1:22 to play, That was the lone pass Wilson completed on the night, on nine attempts. Soule added nine rushes for 71 yards for Caledonia, and Wilson rushed four times himself for 22 yards. Kanon Dean led the Red Arrows on the ground, rushing eight times for 72 yards. Shurlow added 16 rushes for 53 yards and Brower ran nine times for 38 yards. 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Y 1 •» % a % / i I �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 12, 2013/ Page 17 Wildcats push TK around on homecoming night Wildcats went on a threeplay, 70-yard drive to start the Sports Editor There were first graders second half, a drive that cul99 minated in a 60-yard touchsinging “God Bless America Mike run and skydivers dropping off down by Miklusicak. , the game ball. Wayland scored on its next Senior Tom Williamson and Erin Scheidel were four drives as well. The only crowned king and queen at second-half drive that didn't end in a touchdown for half-time. The Trojan reserves got a Wayland was the one that few minutes on the field at the ended with the clock at 0:00. “You've got to give credit end of the ball game.' The student section was to Wayland. Their line just there waiting to join its classpushed us back and their runmates on the field after the ning backs just lowered their ' pads and ran downhill. That's postgame huddle. said to There were a lot of things tough stop. one would hope for at a Thornapple Kellogg head coach Chad Ruger, who’s team is now 2-5 overall and 1-3 in the OK Gold. “We knew what was com­ ing. That’s what they want to do, and they do a great job at it. You’ve got to tip your hat to them, because they came straight at us." Wayland rushed the‘ball 64 times for 500 yards in the game. Miklusicak carried the ball 23 times for 226 yards and three touchdowns, and bruising full back Jack Phillips had 20 rushes for 121 yards and a score. “We told them what was coming. We rep'd it all week, like you would," Ruger said. Li There just comes a point in time where they had the hors99 es coming at us. Wayland had nearly 200 of those rushing yards in the first half, but turned it into just 12 points. Ruben French made a big tackle in the Wildcat backThornapple Kellogg junior Austin Beardsley races field to help stall out one around the right side on a kick-off return during the sec­ Wildcat drive in the middle of ond half of Friday night’s homecoming contest against the opening quarter deep in Wayland in Middleville. (Photos by Brett Bremer) TK territory. The Wildcats had to settle for a 32-yard field goal from Brandon Kennedy. TK had its own drive stall out on the ensuing possession, as the Trojans lost a by Brett Bremer A ’ Wit. ‘c Rw •• HUi W ’■I JU L y* HIM ■MtS' • ______ b •SMi .-J?” 1 £? ! ■ VWs iJ- homecoming football game. but the Thomapple Kellogg students didn't rush onto the field at the end of the Trojan varsity football team's homecoming contest against Wayland Union Friday night. They walked slow, ready to console their classmates. Wayland started the clock running with its sixth and final touchdown with 6 minutes and 6 seconds to play in a 49-6 victory over the host Trojans inside Bob White Stadium in Middleville. , The Trojan defense held the physical Wildcats in check for the first half but the TK defenders Collin Irwin (1) and Cole Cronkwright (83) lead the celebration as the chains show that that Wildcats have come up short of the line to gainQn a fourth.down run deep jn Trojan territory during the second quarter Friday. fumble at the Wildcat 11-yard line. TK fumbled the ball OV er to the Wildcats three over times in the game, and put the ball on the ground a few other times as well. The Wildcats took that Trojan fumble and marched 89 yards, getting a touchdown 10-yard run by on a Miklusicak with 9:04 to go before the half. TK’s Cole Cronkright blocked the extrapoint try to make it 9-0 Wayland, A fumble ended the next Trojan drive, and the drive, Wildcats quickly found themselves inside the Trojan 10yard-line. The Trojan defense came up big again, stuffing run runss on third-and-1 and fourth-and-1 to get the ball back for the offense. One more Trojan fumble pUt the ball back in the Wildcats’ hands before the half, but the defense again <Wr *•I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I >J GET UP TO COOPER TIRES VISA PREPAID CARD ■ — ■ OFF --— the » I i.— AUG. 23 - WOK 5, 2013' -- When you buy a new set of four qualifying tires today, you’ll get more than tires built for you. You’ll get i i a Visa Prepaid Card worth up to $80 by mail. • 1M VISA $80 Reward - A/T3. CTS, Cooper Zeon RS3-S $60 Reward - CS4, H/T, H/T Plus, HT3, •Il • Cooper Zeon RS3-A $40 Reward - CS3. GLS I I I I I I I I I I I I I s I OFF ! Oil, Lube & ! 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The Wildcats recovered TK’s on-side kick attempt, and quickly moved down the field to get those seven points back. Wayland scored on runs of 60 and 18 yards by Miklusicak and got a 14-yard touchdown rum from Phillips in the third quarter, then tacked on short touchdown runs for Danyon VanVuuren and ZMichael Swankston in the __J "/ fourth quarter. Harris was 10-of-21 pass­ ing for TK, for 130 yards. Clay Francisco had two catches tor 40 yards and Connor Collier and Israel Torres each had a couple receptions for TK as well. Collier led TK on the ground, rushing 13 times for 60 yards. Phillips found some room to run in the second halt and finished with ten carries for 53 yards. I ■M i -Wk J® stiffened near its goal-line and held the Wildcats to a 22yard field goal by Kennedy which made it 12-0 at the break. By the second half, the Trojans were just worn down. “We had to have some kids 99 playingocr both ways. ways,” Ruger said. “We're injury stricken, so we’re a little bit thin and had kids trying to play both ways. That’s an offense that takes a lot out of you from a defensive stand-point. We had some kids that had to go both ways, that makes it tough and you can't fumble the football four times in the first half or whatever it was and turn the football over to 99 them, TK’s lone points came on a 13-yard touchdown run by quarterback Garrett Harris with 4:49 to play in the third quarter, and Nick Iveson's extra-point kick made the GET A _CAR CARE CASH SERVICE CARD! ----- - ** _ M -M r 1' A'- h Ji,, flJlTi *1 rvi t mo ervlcb ASK ABOUT BATTERIES & SNOW TIRES I �Page 18/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 12, 2013 Top singles players get the Scots’ only wins at regional Grandville had the top seed at first and second sin­ gles at Thursday’s Division 1 Regional Tournament in Grand Haven. The Caledonia varsity boys' tennis team’s top two singles players each scored opening round wins, but then ran into the Bulldogs. Caledonia’s Skylar Buchan won his opening round match against East Kentwood’s Tien-Anh Tran 6-2, 6-3, before falling to Grandville’s Chase Simsa 62, 6-.1 in the quarterfinals. At second singles, Caledonia’s Julian Buchan bested East Kentwood’s Kevin Seo, but then fell to Grandville’s Zach Rabitoy 62, 6-0. I The top seeded Bulldogs each went on to win flight titles, two of Grandville’s four flight championships on the day. Grandville tied West Ottawa for the regional title with 22 points each. Rockford will also make the trip to the Division I Lower Peninsula Finals thanks to its 20-point performance. Hudsonville was fourth with 14 points, followed by Grand Haven 11, Holland 7, East Kentwood 3, Caledonia 2, Kalamazoo Central 1 and Grand Rapids Union 0. Jarod VanNorman and Michael Gantos played a tough three-set match at third doubles for the Scots, falling to Hudsonville’s fourthseeded duo 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. The Scots were fifth at the OK White Conference Tournament, which was played Saturday and Tuesday in Grand Rapids because of rain. Forest Hills Central earned the conference title by tying East Grand Rapids at the top of the tournament standings on the end of the day Tuesday. Each team fin­ ished with 43 points. Grand Rapids Christian was third with 29 points, followed by Jenison 19, Caledonia 18 and Lowell 16. Skylar at first singles and Julian at second each placed fourth for Caledonia, as did the first doubles team of Steven Steams and Patrick Gantos. Caledonia golfers one spot shy of place in State Finals The Fighting Scots were so close. The top three teams and top three individuals not on those teams at Thursday’s Division 2 Regional girls’ golf tournament at the El Dorado in Mason earned spots in next weekend’s Lower Peninsula State Finals.. The Scots finished five strokes behind third-place East Lansing. Jackson’s Sara Garcia was the third and final individual finals qualifier, shooting an 83. Caledonia's top player, Emily Short who was sixth overall individually, fired an 85 and teammate Gabby Kerr was 13th overall with an 88. Caledonia was one of just three teams at the regional that had all five of its girls shoot under 100, but only the top four scores are taken into account for the team score. Okemos and St. Joseph each had five under 100, scoring a 339 and 354 respectively. East Lansing was third DOBBINS a™*” COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE CENTER £1’ 'Oom I I C /?///! 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Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-9554 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Graph lr« �Page 20/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 12, 2013 Record-setting relay team helps TK/Hastings to victory The Thomapple L Kellogg/Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team ended its eighth straight dual meet victory to start the season with a flourish. The Trojan team of Hannah Bashore, Hayley Bashore, Lauren Kroells and Kayla Kroells set a new team record in the 400-yard freestyle relay with a time of 3 minutes 55.77 seconds, and TK/Hastings also had the team of Marissa Swanson, Katie Beauchamp, Kourtney Dobbin and Jennifer Tuokkola place second in the race with a time of 4:10.65. The TK/Hastings girls are 8-0 overall and 5-0 in the OK Rainbow Tier II Conference after topping Wayland 10477 in Hastings Thursday. The 100-yard backstroke was the only race the Trojans didn't win all evening. Lauren Kroells, Libby Betcher, Hannah Bashore and Dobbin started the night by winning the 200-yard medley in 2:00.05 and the team of Beauchamp. Swanson. Dobbin and Kayla Kroells won the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:50.20. Tuokkola and Hannah Bashore won two individual events each. Tuokkola took the 200-yard freestyle in 2:11.25 and the 500-yard freestyle in 5:40.79. Bashore took the 100-yard butterfly in 1:04.37 and the 200-yard individual in medley 2:27.13. The diving competition went to TK/Hastings’ Brie Sheldon, who finished with 173.55 points. TK/Hastings also had Dobbin win the 50-yard freestyle in 26.82 seconds, Kayla Kroells the 100-yard freestyle in 58.31 seconds, and Betcher the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:11.54. Wayland’s lone win came from Emily Gibson, who took the 100-yard backstroke in 1:08.78. The Trojans return to Central 316, Muskegon two of those girls winning Catholic Central 297.5, individual races. Betcher Grand Rapids Union 258 and took the 200-yard individual Ottawa Hills 112. medley in 2:26.57 and the TK/Hastings took four 100-yard breaststroke in events, with the team of . 1:12.36. Kayla Kroells was Hayley Bashore. Betcher, the 100-yard freestyle cham­ Kayla Kroells and Dobbin pion in 59.44. winning the 200-yard med­ ley relay in 2:01.30. and then league action Thursday at home when they take on Catholic Grand Rapids Central. TK/Hastings scored 459 points to win at Ottawa Hills Saturday. Calvin Christian was second with 352, fol­ lowed by Wayland 345.5, Grand Rapids Catholic Caledonia spikers split three times in Otsego Caledonia's varsity vol­ leyball team split three of its four matches at Tuesday’s Otsego Six Pack. The Fighting Scots won the opening set in matches with the host Bulldogs (2523, -15-21) and with Kalamazoo Central (21-17, 15-21). Hannah Latham had ten kills in the match with . LOTS OF 1-OWNER TRADES!! 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 No. 42/October 19, 2013 ‘ ,oH • 138th year TK Board approves administrative contracts by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Kellogg Thornapple School Superintendent Tom Enslen will not have any changes made to his contract for the 2013-14 year. The board of education Monday approved his con­ tract for another year and honored his request that no changes, including no pay increases, be made. Enslen’s current salary is $144,000 per year. He was hired as Superintendent of (I >fIT □orio2 idlznB gnsrio o 1 idt 3rfT bnoM loin) nonod znB baiiri the district in 2012 after hav­ ing served as an assistant superintendent for five years, an elementary school princi­ pal, and a middle school assistant principal. The board of education also approved 2013-14 con­ tracts for administrators and non-represented employees. They will receive a .44 per­ cent wage increase. Finance Director Chris Marcy said that is consistent with what Thornapple Kellogg Education Association and Thomapple Kellogg Education Support Personnel received for the 2013-14 year. The .44 percent wage increase is what is called an increase. “off-schedule” meaning it does not stay with the employee’s salary base from year to year. It is an additional pay agreed upon for one year only. District employees received a 1.5 percent off-schedule pay increase in 2012-13. Marcy also reported the district received a favorable and clean audit from the accounting firm of Maner Costerisan of Lansing. “It is a clean opinion,” she said, “the best we can get.” The district has $2.3 mil­ lion in fund balance or about 8.36 percent of one-year’s budget. Although that num­ ber is below the 10 percent the district likes to maintain, Marcy said the figure is up about $107,000 more than anticipated. She credited the food service budget and department with much of that additional savings. “It does mean a lot to get this clean bill of health finan­ cially. It let’s us know that we are on track,” said Board President David Smith. In other business: • Cindy Middlebush was recognized by the board for her work throughout the summer delivering books to students in her “Book Bug” — a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle. • Board Board members approved purchase of 30 advanced placement chem­ istry textbooks for the high school at a cost of $4,956. • Doara Board members approved a $46,600 expense for repairs to the high school tennis courts. The work was completed this summer. • Enslen reported the dis­ trict enjoyed a “spectacular” homecoming event that seemed to bring out many people from the community. He said he heard lots of pos­ itive feedback from visitors, including a consistent mes­ sage that “TK is a family — not just a school,” he said. I 1 I Renovations moving on former Sam’s Joint building ■■ -• • • — • jjiji Sig). r r I by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Renovations are proceed­ ing on the former restaurant building purchased by Phil and Chris Fricano who are planning to bring a menu very similar to the one at Fricano's in Alamo. The menu includes the family's signature pizzas, steaks and ribs, and selected seafoods as well as salads and sandwich­ es. Village president Glenn Gilbert, at Monday evening's council meeting, said mem­ bers of the council had accepted the invitation to tour the building, irWe really appreciate to gni ibliud ) bm; nnslq psv isonH unom l£ngi8 IB ,edh £ lbw .80 mv nadliD bnuoo > 8TSd Iqaoos ri) wo) V" their willingness to show us what they are doing,’’ he commented. “They are mak­ ing progress. We look forward to their opening.” The Sun and News received a tour of the build­ ing this week as a new heat­ ing and ventilation system was being installed by Cooling Frontier and Heating. Plumbing and elec­ trical are being redone. The Donald Miller firm was removing old plaster from brick walls in the basement of the building. New blue panels were awaiting instal­ lation and the pleasant odor of new wood added a nice touch. According to him both • . • entrances and restrooms will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. When they had appeared before the village council to introduce themselves and explain what they were about,z the Fricanos had said • they were shooting for a December opening, but had indicated that the date was not hard and fast. Though recognizing that in every major remodeling project there are events beyond one's control that has pushed their projected open­ ing back to January or February, the Fricanos are definitely on site. jr N( B IR ’I a -« • Tvam ■ * ~ kbit /Xi I Kj r i '—• The front of one of the older buildings on Main Street in the Village of Caledonia is reclaiming the open storefront look it had for several years thanks to new owners Phil and Chris Fricano locating an old photo. Caledonia Township f % X X' fTT r*. -• Li • aS ' *V woman found dead A 53-year-old Caledonia Township woman was found dead in a national forest area in Wexford County last weekend. Police say they do not was believe foul play ■v n involved. Family members contacted the Kent County Sheriff’s Department reporting Catherine Jane Davis had not * . been seen or heard from since about 9:30 p.m. Oct. 8. A missing-person report was issued Oct. 11. Her body was discovered by a hunter in Wexford County Oct. 13. Family members told Kent County Police that Davis may have been confused or known for the colors of the changing leaves on the trees. But despondent because of some Autumn is generally this morning photograph proves the sunrise can be equally colorful and beautiful. medical issues. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) r r Volunteers needed to serve in Middleville by Julie Makarewicz . Staff writer The Village of Middleville has several openings for volunteers and one for a part-time event coordinator. Downtown Development Authority event coordinator I Jean Lamoreaux submitted her letter of resignation to at the DDA board Tuesday’s meeting. Lamoreaux created the position to help oversee and coordinate events within See VOLUNTEERS, pg. 5 I z » In This Issue... I MbJJT - • *** Sunrise adds to autumn color uiuA >m airtt otoriA) I V 1 • Thornapple Township board welcomes fire station bond payoff • TK elementary walk-a-thon raises funds • CHS student council ready to ‘scare away’ hunger • Fighting Scots finish second to Eagle boys in race for White title �t Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 19, 2013 Thornapple Township to implement new payment options / I* I ■■ A* oa fl * k». Supervisor Mike Bremer recognizes Deputy Chief Randy Eaton for 25 years of service to Thornapple Township. I US’* if'- Ik ift? 1 J01 Supervisor Mike Bremer presents Chief Dave Middleton a certificate recognizing his 30 years of service to Thornapple Township. by Constance Cheeseman ‘ Staff Writer Debra Buckowing, Thomapple Township treas­ urer, Tuesday gave board members an update to a reso­ lution approved in July to purchase and to install debit/credit card payment options for residents within the township. The payment options JU are expected to improve conven­ ience for residents and record-keeping ability of the township. “The option of paying property taxes with debit or credit cards has been in the ■ LAST WEEKfor this season 4 Stock up for winter. Apples, Squash, Potatoes & much more Get them all at the • • • f /Larmiers^ Find us on - Facebook - Caledonia Christian Reformed Church c? Located at the corner of M371100th across from the Caledonia Hardware Store J marKet »> 4* works for some time now,” said Buckowing. Currently, the village of Middleville uses BS&A for its payments collection pro­ gram which allows use of credit or debit cards. The res­ olution permits the option for towns folk to pay with their debit/credit card. Additional benefits with the new system would include providing res­ idents access to current prop­ erty tax information, tax assessment activity, ceme­ tery information and the option for utility billing. Point and Pay, a company closely affiliated with BS&A, will enable the pay­ ment process. The township will not have to pay any fees for this service; a flat rate of 3 percent will be applied to Sa, % tA i -r<.' ' s' residents using this payment option. By the Village Hall on Main St., Downtown Middleville Middleville Fall Fest *V * 2pm f 3pm * ex A a I ' L7IH \ Costume Registration Old Fashion Games Visit Merchants Booths for Treats 1\ 3pm Costume and Pumpkin Judging Contest Categories • • • • • • io i Ji * J i rx*- M" }»■ msnis Treasurer Debra Buckowing recognizes Office Coordinator Karen Winans for her 10 years of service with the township. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013 X 'Co 151 F Z’ MH Middleville Fall Festival --*1 51* ••• Pets Infants to 4 years old 5-7 years old 8-11 years old 12-15 years old 16 to adults 3:30pm - Costume Parade I 1 _ V" II II ■ it! Il i a •• Buckowing said the town­ ship would like to have the service in place by Dec. 1, prior to the winter tax sea­ son. “We’ve had a ton of inquiries about this possible 111 option for our residents and for the township administra­ tion,” she said. The program will offer three types of payments to the residents via website, over the counter at the town­ ship office and payment over the phone. “Our Florida ‘birds’ will appreciate this option and improved service,” said Buckowing. “The Village of Middleville has been very helpful with the installationof the program.” . Township clerk, Susan Vliestra, presented data to the board supporting the switch of the township's employee insurance carrier from Blue Cross Blue Shield, a PPO, to Priority Health, an HMO provider. “Health insurance renewal is coming up Jan. 1 and a comparison between BCBS and Priority Health has shown that a better package plan is being offered by Priority Health,” said Vliestra. With the proposed change to Priority Health, employ­ ees will have 100 percent ■viwm 111--. coverage of hospital expens­ es, lower individual premi­ ums, a higher deductible (which will be offset by the pool of employees), and a cost savings to the township of approximately $20,000,” she said. “1 believe this is a great benefit package, and the terms offered are some­ thing we can purchase this year. And I would encourage township employees to enjoy this opportunity while you can, since deductibles will be rising after Jan. 1 with the implementation of the Affordable Health Care Act.” A motion to change to the Priority Health insurance carrier was unanimously approved. Fire Chief Dave Middleton said door locks to the Thornapple Township Emergency Services build­ ing were not working again and that the need for new locks was evident. Middleton approached the township treasurer about the III possibility of installing the same system the township uses for security and record keeping. system, This installed and monitored by the West Michigan Lock and Key company, would “piggy back” the townships’s cur- KlV ?» * oI uWi <it & I I (l iS In ►1 I Continued next page W I > 4 •t I �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 19, 2013/ Page 3 I Thornapple Township board welcomes fire station bond payoff II J I ►iI ■ 4 • by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Sighs of satisfaction were heard from board members Wednesday evening when Debra Buckowing, Thomapple Township treas­ urer, reported that the last bond payment for the new fire station had been paid on 14. The Monday, Oct announcement drew applause from the board members and attendants. The final payment of $355,862 was applied to the account today,” announced •uckowing. “This payment signifies the building belongs to the township, officially on Nov 1.1 think as a community we should be very proud of this.” Mike Bremer, township supervisor, noted that the day also marked Catherine Getty’s first day as a full time Thomapple Township employee. The part-time position Getty vacated will Ct be filled by the Village of Getty will Middleville. remain accessible to the vil­ lage to assist with transition for the administration. Susan I v * • K1 ^k * II » i 1 f A Vliestra, Thornapple ing difficulty paying their Township clerk, reminded property tax. “We understand there are the board that a planning and zoning budget amendment times when you and your was required to approve the family suffer hardship due to change in Getty's employ­ loss of income and/or health issues making paying prop­ ment to full-time. Getty provided the board erty taxes difficult during with a planning and zoning those times,” said Bremer. report, saying a permit hac} “You can come and ask the been recently issued to a res­ township for a property tax ident who owned a gunsmith exemption and have your property taxes abated for that business. The permit will allow the business to be year.” Implementing a limit to operated from the resident's home. Getty said the guns the number of times a resi­ will not be delivered to the dent uses the exemption is resident. Instead, he will be the goal of Bremer's sugges­ picking them up, performing tion. Buckowing suggested the work and returning the to the board that they may guns to their owners, effec­ need to research the legal tively eliminating the con­ ramnifications of this action. “Though we certainly do cern associated with people driving around with weapons not want to put anybody out of their home, there needs to in their vehicles, she said, Bremer introduced a new be a limit to the number of discussion to the board, times this option is allowed resident,” offered requesting an investigation per into the possibility of the Bremer. “Not paying taxes township implementing limi­ every year, via this exemp­ tations to the Property Tax tion, is not a solution to Poverty Exemption applica- financial hardship.” • The plan Bremer suggesttion process. The tax abate­ ed would limit the number of ment applications are avail­ times a resident can request able through the towhship to residents who are experienc- the tax abatement. Vliestra said the township used poverty guidelines pro­ vided by the federal govern­ that the range of the current ment, “but we are given the router will reach the TTES flexibility to increase the building. The cost of upgrad­ income eligibility for this ing the locks and connecting program, up to_ 125 % of the the security system through federal guidelines.” Breiner said six residents West Michigan Lock and Key will be approximately currently use the exemption. “It is meant to help people $3,200, without the addition of a new router, or $4,000 if during tough times, but not a new router is required. meant to provide a means to property “This would be nice dur­ avoid paying ing election season,” said Vliestra, “and it would be great if codes were sychronized so we would only need one per person and that these codes would work for both buildings.” remer told Middleton, “if In the past two weeks, we can :find a way to fund sa|es representatives from this request, you will have Roese Contracting have been your new locks.” in Irving Township letting A motion was introduced some residents know natural and approved to provide up gas may be available for a to $4,100 for West Michigan portion of the township. Lock and Key install the Roese Contracting is a Trilogy lock system to the Consumers Energy-author­ Emergency Services build­ ized contractor. ing. So far, according to town­ ship officials, 85 households have signed up for the natu­ ral gas program. Another 25 .. households are needed to 1 ■ order for the company to bring the natural gas to the township. According to officials with Roese Contracting, the cost of gallon for propane this Continued from previous page----rent security system said Middleton. A test of the current routers’ ability to communi­ cate with the TTES building is in the works with the hope 1 ‘ ‘ >11 -—.I HASTINGS 4 I 269-205-4900 I Goodrich » Downtown Hastings on State St. ZUALITY GQTI.com and on Facebook THEATERS i BARGAIN TWILIGHT $5. 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Registration for the costume and pumpkin contests will be from 2 to 3 p.m., along with old-fashioned games and a chance to visit merchant booths for some early trick-or-treating. The costume and pumpkin judging will take place at 3 heating season averages about $42 per gallon. Natural gas will cost about 77 cents per gallon. A $200 connection fee is required, as well as a main line contribution of $3,259. The main line contribution can be financed over a period of 10 years. If enough residents sign up for natural gas service, it could be installed in spring and summer 2014. For more information about the program, financ­ •It ing, costs or other concerns, call Irving Township officers, 269-948-0633 or visit the website, www.irvingtownship.org. 0 Yoiilre Invited... r p.m. Categories for the cos­ tume contest include pets, infants to 4 years old, ages 5 to 7, ages 8 to 11, ages 12 to 15, and ages 16 to adult. A costume parade will begin at 3:30 p.m., followed by announcement of the win­ ners. This fall festival event is sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority. A Caledonia I I (Sffld tfnto (jofor ofafe! Schedule a hair coloring appointment during the month of October FREE Admission FREE Parking Concessions Available www.caledoniaresourcecenter.org Contact FREE AG Color Safe Shampoo or Conditioner! Up to a $20.00 value X i 1 I Must present ad to receive a free shampoo ° or conditioner. 134 E. Main Street, Caledonia, MI 49316 (616) 891-1591 caledoniahairco.com 06823594 □ Ho World’s I^irsjcst Onise Sole! October 20-27 I o O> CD ro -u cn GJ GJ ed., Oct. 23rd I B ret on Travel for Special & Exclusive Cruise Week Offers 616-942-0300 reton Village Mall 616-957-5055 East Paris & 28th St. www. BretonT ravel .com________ s L I V 1 •. I and receive a 111 Breton Village Ottiee- 1 to East Paris & 28tli St. OfTice- K to <» pm ALL Your Cruise Questions Answered Meet Faith Sutkus of Royal Caribbean MBS Be WOWEP by Quantum of the S For more information call 891-8117 I nr rf m ¥ II in it him for his commitment to the township and communi­ ty. A certification of appreci­ ation also was given to Fire Chief Dave Middleton for his 30 years of service to the township. Also recognized was Karen Winan's 10 years as the township's reception­ ist. County Barry Craig Commissioner Stolsonburg provided a com­ missioner's report confirm­ ing that the Mute Swan pop­ ulation control resolution had been rescinded. He also reported that a proposed bal­ anced budget for 2013 has been submitted without requiring a reduction in county staff. Middleville fall festival to include costume, pumpkin contests 0 0?^ If.1 Eaton for his 25 years of service as an employee of the township's emergency serv­ ices department. Bremer pre­ sented a certificate of appre­ ciation to Eaton, thanking □ I i Mike Bremer, township supervisor in Irving township I II “Though we certainly do not want to put anybody out of their home, there needs to be a limit to the number of times this option is allowed per resident. Not paying taxes every year, via this exemption, is not a solution to financial hardship. Natural gas a possibility Crafts Show J taxes,” Bremer clarified. “We need the limitation to prevent abuse of the pro­ gram.” •uckowing suggested the township could limit the number of times an individ­ ual can take the exemption to three per 10-year period, instead of using a sliding scale. Citing the need to review the suggestion by Bremer to ensure it promotes fairness to all the residents of the town­ ship, Buckowing offered a motion to the board to add the suggested resolution to the agenda for next month's board meeting and the motion was approved. In other business, the board recognized Randy RoyalCaribbean I NTERNATIONAL �Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 19, 2013 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY baptist (church alaska 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 WWW Our mission is to worship God and equip Sunday Services: 9:30 AM - Worship 11.00 AM - Sunday School 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study 6:00 PM - Student Ministries committed followers of Jesus Christ who will reach our community with the Gospel Dr. Brian F. Harrison, Pastor Dutton United (Reformed Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 * * Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6: pm WFUR 102.9 FM www.duttonurc.org Ail walks, One faith brighTside first" II David Ordway. Youth Panor intern. Leanne Bailey. Development and Public fabric (269)795-9726 M-37, North of .Middleville ......... 10:00 a.m. ......... 11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. MorninqMStar An Evangelical Covenant Community Services: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School..................................... ..9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................... .6:00 p.m. 640 Arlington Court • Middleville Wednesday Student Ministries.... .6:45 p.m. Next to Tires 2000 Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........ .6:45 p.m. Wednesday Word of Life (Hubs............................ .6:45 p.m. K PLACE tor \ OU www.fbcmiddlcville.net HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH middlevilleyouthgroup.com Sunday Worship Presbyterian r A Church for all Ages 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.org Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth.................. Pioneer Club...... Bible Study......... Alan Moody. Youth Pastor church Church Real. Relevant. Relational. Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor - Caledonia KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Wednesdays 6:30-8 pm The Intersect (9-12th) Fridays 9:30-11:30pm 405 N. M-37 Highway 9:00 a.m. All church studies 10:30 a.m. Worship Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-5463 Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses.......... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 269.743.4104 MomingStarChurchOnline.org Good Shepherd oc 1 Lutheran Church A J* 10:00 a.m. Worship, Elementary Youth meets 2nd Thurs. @ 6 p.m. Middle School fii Youth meets Wednesdays @ 6 p.m. High School fit: Youth meets Sundays @ 6 p.m. Rev. Jodie R. Flessner, Pastor •n Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 616-891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org . Church: (269) 795-2391 Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 www.stpaulcaledonia.org SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday...................... Sunday........................ Sunday (Spanish Mass) "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace” MIDDLEVILLE A full Gospel Bible Church where "Everybody is Somebody" Come Worship with Us 708 W. Main Street i*ir ®ilw6’ •h (269) 948-9623 middlevillecrc.org iSKiii SElia: sw#a ittt IK if GOD'S WORD NOURISHES mkits ut* big « * in H (616) 891-8661 <4 Celebrating 50 Years in 2012" Sunday School Kt for all ages Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Jr. & Sr. Youth Group Wednesday AWANA Midweek Prayer SUNDAY SERVICES AT 8:30 & 1L00AM Sunday School for all ages at 1QOOAM Interim Pastor, Charles Steiner www.whitneyvillebible.org 6: III p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. ifca Whitneyville Fellowship Church 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52nd and 48!,‘ St. 11? J. . fcS ’ Vaen Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting — Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 www tvcweb.com 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto Morning Worship Service.... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service . 5:30 p.m. Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058 / Bible ^Church Sunday School........................................................ 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED iiMh®5 ifotikMi C H .................................... 9:30 a.m. ______________ www.lakesidecommu n ity.org 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm www Pcac eChur ch .c< 616 891 8119 CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship I PF. J •. f 'J I 20 State Street Middleville. Ml 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto ---------- Schedule of Services:----------Sunday Worship Service 11: a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. 951 •Il / 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia. MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 A Place for Family & Friends Church Office: (616) 868-6402 r t 4 * i @ St. Paul Lutheran Church Community Church • ■ I " < —■M ll during service SUNDAY: 9:30am/11am Lakeside Confessions of Truth ill Nursery available PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Peacea a ▼ . the best day ofyour week Class 9:45 a.m. SERVICE TIMES liurcl i]ll us F'C la ■ • F» H U R oshio warms tneheorf I 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse 908 W. Main Street, Middleville 9266 Parmelee Road (Missouri Synod) Worship....................................................... 9:30a.m. Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Sunday School..................................11:00 a.m. Church phone (269) 795-8816 Adult Bible Class............................... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor Pastor Terry Kenitz 11:15 a.m. Sunday School Jit for AU Ages Sunday School Bible J www.FirstChurchHastings.org 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) t (Bib tltime ii J JftletljoiHsft Ourclj J Wbe Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 Considering becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST i Sunday Traditional 8:30 a.m. Contemporary 11 a.m. M Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor W •' i * 1 1 ? ft •' k * 1 Pastor Greg Cooper Make_ 1 iviciK 7 I 1 Service Tinies: Morning: 9:30 am 698-6850 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville. MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Is Truth Thy Vslord Middleville Wesleyan Church Sunday Services: »I II L u! Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship org - 616-868-0621 -H i 1 i M---- ? i ■v 6*1 • —- Sunday 9:30 & 11:15 am Monday 7:00 pm iT p □cornerstone n® church www.cornerstonemi.org 84fh Street & Kalamazoo Avenue akCJ * -ft X , H- Trfl Yankee Springs Bible Church Middleville United Methodist Church 111 Church St. Office: (269)795-9266 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children's ministry during worship Pastor Tony Shumaker Corner of Dufiy and Yankee Springs Rd. I A “Lighthouse” on the corner... Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) 17 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 10:00 A.M. Holy Communion Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 www.umcmiddleville.org I <■ http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/chl7897 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.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study..................... 7:00 p.m. fl ’s IS Pastor Merritt Johnson 06800318 1 4 I' •i V �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 19, 2013/ Page 5 _7j u»w • . 13* S- I TK elementary walk-a-thon raises funds ■• -* * <5* 1 x • r. .< A -St 4 -< • f’ \4^> •r vA. I a & & r a r \ / a srW » ’s I «• s. i v 2^ ii Qir« w. T< 1 _,■.> ■ -• r• • —- ’..-i * 'I- 4—' -* • c *»*■ * •.-* * ^T$ ■ -it r •< - " . z •f •r : • -’ w'T 4 v*: ■ t «x < v <■ « -• -1*I V? ’ * U• ♦ fjJr>» >• i • wv ~ L ' ' 9 ;. I p- RE ft* % ? * * * wXLi ---------- i • WX5 / ■ Xi s g \ * ft 4 IV r Lfl r '1 4 /« ■ •?3 •t • < 1 <r a_^w /a?8 >1 v r r > ZB **-- TS1; 'S Y r r » <4 • ’■'J: Otv « frs iU« ^’5 •** ■ I r •• . t X.J - f ! >1 <1 LV \s n5 ■v- 4 * J • • •’ / .- • • A -n* . ■z- V'. c’*" . -* -■ ’ yiOS's C.V t Sjn- r^T" m - ‘4% :■ I K '.•w. i'- ■Aii '.V ■ t t. ’z v YA1 —Jk► . I .3 V. Ti • *1 i t w« . .. - •/ -*•. X— 'rAi1 •? GFWC women encouraged to write personal stories Personal historian Deb Moore talked with members of the General Federation of Women's Clubs Gun Lake * % 4 . t >>- •*• ■ •— —* *«fCw A* ** Area about writing their own stories of their lives. She told members at a recent meeting that “the sto­ ries of your life" are an important way to save stories and histories for future gen­ erations. She said through genealogy, people can usual­ ly trace names, pertinent dates and even sometimes pictures, but, she said, the stories of their lives are often lost to time. Moore said generally a story passed on verbally sur­ vives only two generations, but if it is written, it is more &EHE k’C!'•■ • «■ *• i MD W6 accurate and can survive as a personal memoir. More than 50 members of the club attended the meeting at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. During the business por­ tion, members were updated on the many service projects the club supports. Providing scholarships to students in four area high schools is one project IS worked on throughout the year by raising funds to sup­ port these awards. A ‘warm-up' program provides blankets to the local police and fire departments to be given to accident or fire victims during a crisis. GFWC members also Thomapple Kellogg elementary students walked, ran, skipped and even danced their way to raising $24,000 for the Thornapple Kellogg PTO. The annual walk-a-thon with McFall and Lee ele­ mentary schools was held Sept. 27. The two schools X& \r t *• ■• ru '7sa • •■■ • ’’ . / - <si "* •. zi * ^npi *?r U >rxr-'.f ■ T • 1• • 3* *■ ' -7 •* r•• 4 4e VI tojj ■r I ^4 M-1 s I 1 ( -*4x^5 :« •. 1 Ai- ■§?.WL **• v th L.V «• * 1 Zf ’ —— v 1Y1~ O- 1^' t*Bl? Bft < 4 Ti ,*rW" q R —- Thornapple Kellogg High School football players and cheerleaders participate in the event and take a few minutes out of walking to do the “Cupid Shuffle. t a - jQ work to beautify M-179 through trash pick-up, and they deliver Thanksgiving baskets to area schools. Another project supports a local nursing home by pro­ viding bingo gifts, and at Christmas, each resident is presented with a gift bag. Recently, the club has taken on the care of the flower berms at the Yankee Springs Township Park. The next meeting of GFWC Gun Lake Area will be Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Yankee Springs Golf Course at 9:30 a.m. For additional information visit GFWC about www.gfwcgunlake.org, or call 616-822-2874 At left: McFall Elementary students log the number of laps as they take their turns during the walk-a-thon. VOLUNTEERS, continued from page 1 ••• ■ the village. She will continue working with the village until Jan. 1, 2014. said members DDA Lamoreaux's work has been significant in helping estab­ lish and promote events in the village. Lamoreaux said it's time for her to do other things. She is looking forward to the birth of her 14th grandchild early next year and said she'd like to work on other projects. In another resignation, DDA board member Brian Appel offered his letter of resignation. Appel said one of the main reasons he joined the DDA was to overhaul the facade program. Now that it is completed and his busi­ ness is picking up, he said aui’J kit y UJ rfS s I TKHS to host Veterans Day program Nov. 11 Thomapple Kellogg High School will host their third Veterans Day annual Program at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the high school. All area veterans are invit- GREAT RATES & LOCAL SERVICING Dann Mulder V|>• Personal Service • Experienced Lenders • No Application Fee A> i •i .1 616.891.2530 or apply at www.unitedbankofmkhigan.com NMLS4133188 tt UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION 0* 1•— — - A. J « A- X . -•1♦ » ■ I z1 % 9O 1 should have already been established but has not been done. The council will need to be in place before the DDA can approve an amend­ ed development and TIF plan. The village council will need to appoint members to the council. Fleury said she will prepare a letter to be sent to residents in the DDA dis­ trict, explaining the commit­ ment and criteria needed to serve on this board. Anyone within the devel­ opment area interested in applying may call the village hall, 269-795-3385. ♦ he's finding it difficult to find time for the DDA and all other responsibilities. The village will be look­ ing for another member to appoint to the DDA. Anyone interested should call the vil­ lage hall, 269-795-3385. The village also is looking for a few volunteers to serve on a development area citi­ zens council. Village Manager Rebecca Fleur}' told members of the DDA board, the tax incre­ ment financing plan requires the village to create a ninemember citizens council. She said this is something that 4 xv c 5 Thursday • 6:30 p.m. 9868 Cherry’ Valley each week thru 5/24/14________ s 5H/J0IN IISWT < 1— xs Post 305 N OR • ( A A 06824393 UNICEF z 1 T £< Boxes are located at Caledonia Elementary, Paris Ridge Elementary, BP, Kims Consignment and D&W ■r ■_ X TH T“ ■^r IQ 1 I Girl Scout troop 3723 is bringing “Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF" to Caledonia. Caledonia American Legion CM CD s o ■ ’/I ’A t fl •• w You are invited to cele­ brate Millie's 80th birthday with her family on Saturday, October 26 from 1-4 p.m. at Peace Reformed Church in Middleville. No gifts please. Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads i Nails & Spa r 7 CA Birthday celebration for Millie Ploeg r M I 9357 Cherry Valley (In the D&W Plaza), Caledonia ip w (616) 891-1139 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30-7:30 k Manicures • Pedicures • Deluxe • Organic • Acrylic Shellac • Facials • Waxing • Permanent Makeup <3 fe I ________ > fl - TREE manicure: $3 OFF i ~ OR ~ •5 OFF Call Dann Mulder at •4 r ed to attend. They are encouraged to wear their uni­ forms, if able, and submit a photo to the high school. Lunch will be served to vet­ erans after the service. Visitors and veterans should park in the athletics lobby parking lot off Bender Road. Veterans should arrive between 9:15 and 9:30 a.m. to be seated. Call Becky Otto at the high school. 269-795-5441, if planning to attend or know of a veteran planning to attend the event. Photos can be submitted electronically to botto@tkschools.org. « Z*’ ** BINGO i9 » stopped by to encourage the younger students to keep walking and have fun. and Middleville's Police Sgt. Tony Stein of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department encouraged students with a large sign. Through sponsor dona­ tions, students earned prizes. To learn more about TK PTO. visit the website www.tkschools.org, under the “parents parents" tab or on liking by Facebook 00 PTO. Thornapple Kello oe combined to raise $24,000 for the PTO, which will fund a number of special events and activities for the students throughout the year, includ­ ing author visits, field trips, assemblies, winter crafts and more. Students, parents and staff used the walking path at Lee Elementary School. Music Masters' DJ Chad Briham donated his time and service to keep the students encour­ aged and motivated with upbeat tunes. athletes High school I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i i FULL i SET MANICURE - OR - PEDICURE ■ ; REG. MANICURE : 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 AND PEDICURE $30°° I I 11 v �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 19, 2013 Young artists sell works for preschool PTO •••* Hi ■ — I—— »•— ——•—I- .■i —— GIR aj & 3* *» if Parents and guests view artwork created by preschool students. is» • ■ The artwork is a donation to Preschool PTO raise funds for school needs. Loan Huynh The 616-891-9703 REIV Monday 9-7; Tuesday/Wednesday 11:15-7; Thursday-Saturday 9-7 Barber Salon _________6561 Jasonville Farms B. yd. S.E., Caledonia^Ml 49316 • Haircut, naircui, rimsn Finish w/not w/Hot Cream cream Kazor . 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Family members were ? ■ • y Insurance “sold" for the TK to help the pre­ Thornapple Kellogg Preschool students showed their talent and artwork at the third annual art show Oct. 10. Hallways of the school were lined with hundreds of pieces of original artwork by the 3- and 4-year-old stu­ dents. — «■ State Police said the scam involves the caller obtaining access to the victim’s com­ puter by using a legitimate remote support website. The scammer portrays a sense of urgency by informing the victim that her computer would stop functioning nor­ mally and continue to send error reports unless the vic­ tim allowed the caller to fix the problem remotely. The callers ask for credit card information to bill the victim $254 to cover the repair and a three-year re-licensing agreement for Microsoft Windows. One caller re-contacted a victim a few weeks later and instructed her to go into the remote support site once again to do a check-up of the system. It was during this interaction that the victim received an instant message from the remote support site informing her that she was being victimized by a scam artist. Police warn anyone who has received similar calls and allowed remote access to their computers that personal information may have been compromised. People should contact credit card compa­ nies and banking institutions, obtain and review a copy of credit reports and contact Social the Security Administration. Victims may also want to contact a profes­ sional to check their comput­ er. Police warn against pro­ viding access to your credit or computer without inde­ pendently verifying the source. Additional tips to avoid becoming a scam victim: • Do not give personal information to unknown callers. • Do not respond to unso­ licited emails from unknown senders. • Confirm the identity of a contact by independently speaking with the identified source. • Use a reliable source, such as the phone book, to confirm the contact's phone number or email. • Report any suspicious contacts to police. Motivational speaker to encourage TK students, community Students and parents may find inspiration, courage and strength after listening to special guest speaker Michael Scott Karpovich when he appears at Thornapple Kellogg • High School on Oct. 24 at 1:05 p.m. and then holds an open community event at 7 p.m. Karpovich will talk about facing challenges in life, specifically standing up to alcohol, other drugs and bul­ lies. Karpovich was diagnosed with brain damage when he was only four years old, after Joeing called a nerd by his 'peers, beaten by bullies and diagnosed with dyslexia. He persevered, however, and a became motivational speaker among a variety of — — <• I •— other jobs. He's been a farmer, high school drama coach, disc jockey, college instructor and drug prevention coordi­ nator. He's presented to more than 6 million students around the country and com­ bines education and enter­ tainment to help other stu- dents learn how to be strong and to stand up for them­ selves. Karpovich's appearance is being brought to the high school and the community by the Healthy, Safe, Drugfree Coalition. Saturday Hours Professional Services! Great Product Selections! www.caledoniavisioncenter.com 616-891-2020 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 4931 6 ____ Richard J. Choryan, O.D. IMD® ft jsjgx fib taiite 1 itawi Utah »• k fli a J’u ITii ini �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 19, 2013/ Page 7 Financial Focus Provided by Andrew McFadden of Edward Jones a• Lessons from ‘save for retirement week* kI Ku w1 •• "52! ^4 - ■ It8I h: Latest ■ MVcs n. i Congress has designated the third week in October as National Save for Retirement Week — which means it’s a good time to think about your own retirement savings strategies. Ensuring that you have enough money to support your chosen retirement lifestyle is certainly impor­ tant. Unfortunately, many of your fellow Americans have apparently not done enough in the way of building retire­ ment savings to ease their minds. Consider these fig­ ures, taken from the Employee Benefit Research Institute’s 2013 Retirement Confidence Survey: • 49% of those surveyed said they are not confident about being able to afford a comfortable retirement. • Just 46% of survey respondents say they and/or their spouse have even tried to calculate how much money they will need to live comfortably in retirement. What steps can you take to gain confidence in your abil­ ity to retire in the manner you have envisioned? Here are a few sugges­ tions: • Envision your retirement lifestyle. At what age do you want to retire? When you retire, do you plan to travel or stay close to home and pursue your hobbies? Will you do some part-time work or consulting? It's important to identify your retirement goals and then, as best as possible, estimate how much they will cost. Once you know what your retirement goals look like, you'll be able to shape a strategy for achieving them. • Contribute as much as you can afford to your retire­ ment accounts. No matter what your retirement goals may be, you'll help yourself by contributing as much as you can possibly afford to your IRA and your 40 l(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. (At a mini­ mum, put enough into your 401 (k) to earn your employ­ er's matching contribution, if one is offered.) And if you reach the point where you can “max out" on these plans, look for other tax­ advantaged investments to which you can contribute. • Invest for growth. To help you reach your goals, you’ll want to include a rea­ percentage sonable of growth-oriented vehicles in your retirement accounts. The exact percentage will depend on your risk toler­ ance and your specific objec­ tives, but it's important to have that growth potential. Keep in mind, though, that of Members the Caledonia High School Student Council will host *- Ji investing in growth-oriented the sixth annual Fright vehicles involves market risk and possible loss of princi- Night haunted forest from pal. 6 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, • Review your progress. At Oct. 24 in the trail area least once behind ----------- -a year, — , review ...... ...... - the ..... high -c - school. IV your portfolio to determine if The cost is $5 per person, its performance is still on wjth all proceeds benefit- i track to help you make the jng i Dutton Food progress you need to reach Pantry. Younger kids can your goals. participate in games for • Make changes as needed. the night or participate in a If your investments are sim­ less-scary, trick-or-treat ply underperforming, you version of the forest from 6 may need to make some changes. And in the years to 7 p.m. At 7 p.m., the trail immediately preceding your will turn fearsome and is retirement, you may also no longer recommended need to adjust your holdings,z for vounaer children, younger possibly by moving some Concessions and will be dollars from growth-oriented available for purchase at investments to income-pro­ the event. Pictured are ducing ones. However, even student council members at this stage of your life, you senior Matt Delaney (left) may still need your portfolio and junior DeLane Young to provide you with some getting ready to scare you growth potential could be retired for two or some visitors. three decades, so you'll want your money to last and to stay ahead of inflation. for Save • National Retirement Week comes just once a year. Take its mes­ sage to heart. 1 ■ nann i ■■ihaidl 'Miks K3S>.3» IB!'’® lawiKUX V Alaska Baptist Church in Caledonia will host a com­ munity dedication service for a “Monument to the Unborn" and “Reflection Bench" that has been added to the Alaska Cemetery. The ceremony wil take place at 11 a.m. Oct. 26. The memorial was donat­ ed by members and friends of Alaska Baptist Church as ,r... ah is* si Vass1 - . I SECOND ANNUAL 1J T * ! V. OCTOBER 26th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM ♦ ♦ ... A FREE event with games, pumpkins, bounce houses, dinner, lots of candy, and I & fun for the whole family! < r % J New Ground Church 5455 84th St Caledortll Just west of k i I ill • as» 3-^ A* £ •j. * v ' • < •iXv. <« - • ** I < * J . 3 .V Volunteers sought to help organize Middleville New Year’s Eve event This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Alaska Baptist Church dedicates monument to unborn ’ta. I ■s c • f 4^ -•5 *• ■ ’Dobbi is * •V. , te®iac i CHS student council ready to ‘scare away’ hunger a place to remember children who died during pregnancy, regardless of circumstances. The monument and bench is for parents and families who suffered the loss of a child, but do not have a particular place to remember, grieve and validate their child's life. The dedication will be followed by a committal service at the Alaska cemetery, Families are also invited to an informal time of fellowship at the church following the service at the cemetery. Parents who would like . their child's name recorded and read aloud during the committal service may sub­ mit their child’s name and approximate date of death to the church office (616-6988104). Names received by Tuesday October 22 will be recorded and uniquely pre­ served “within” the monu­ ment itself. The church is located about two miles east of M-37 on 68th Street at 7240 68th St., SE, Caledonia. Call anytime lor Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 or artists. Village Manager juried art show in Barry by Julie Makarewicz Rebecca Fleury said the County and if done properly, Staff Writer In order for a New Year's biggest thing many of them a show in Middleville could Eve event in Middleville to reported wanting to see is a attract a variety of entries. The council may explore become reality this year, juried art fair, and organizers organizers are hoping to are already exploring the partnering with Thomapple Kellogg schools when it have a meeting soon and idea and how it could be put hosts the student art festival invite anyone interested in together. Fleury said there is not a in the spring. assisting with plans. * the of Members Development Downtown Authority authorized funds Your local agent insures your Middleville .company to LumenFlow to create a lighted ball to be used tor the event. 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V- �* r —■ * Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 19, 2013 TKHS homecoming festivities draw crowds f i’ I h I $ A Guests are greeted into the main hallway at the high school decorated with bright orange balloons and titled n “The Great Senior Pumpkin Lila Ritsema, 3, J __ > _I • _ _ tosses the bean bags at the chil__ • I_ f .• Drake Snyder, 8, and his sisters, Carly (left) and Ashley are all decked out in orange and black to show I* II Members of the Thornapple Kellogg High School marching band warm up before the game. Ben Reaser, 3, gets a Trojan temporary tattoo on his face before the homecoming game. Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 Bard Bloom, O.D. Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations Hastings Wayland 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 ,06801160 216 N. Main 792-0515 MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED Crowds gathered for the pre-game Homecoming festivities at Thornapple Kellogg High School Oct. 11. Instead of a parade, this year's festivities were held inside and outside the high school and included an opportunity for student serv­ ice learning. A pumpkin decorating contest was scored by the number of nonperishable items donated as a vote for each entry. Guests dunked favorite teachers and staff members in the dunk tank, ate candy apples, contributed to Cow Pie Bingo, and jumped in the inflatable out­ side the high school. The tailgate party includ­ ed hot dogs served inside the gym while some community •It members took advantage of the ideal weather and had their own tailgate parties in the parking lot. While the festivities were an overwhelming success bringing in many people, the football team didn’t fare so well as it lost to Wayland in the homecoming game later that night. (Photos by Julie Makarewicz) I IJ' JI I „ ■II Molly Formsma’s Page Elementary students cooked up the idea for this “Burger King of Pumpkins” entry. 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Bob White Stadium in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 11 * t •r �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 19, 2013/ Page 9 ME" - f w. Thornapple Kellogg High School freshman get their picture taken at the photo booth. Pictured from left are Kaleb Mastej, Emery Shepherd, KaLeigh Aldridge and Kyle Thompson. Young students bounce in the inflatable that were a big attraction at the homecoming festivities. t v - z V F▼. *•** JI = ■■ « I r 41 r .. r L "S •27*3 J JI >23 4 • Sb.. H J, H < 4* a...,., - I t Ze ■ i r. $ • A 7 -* Kt \ Xr I f ■ inSSSS 1 z. /. u- G I z • E :- £ ' V * 40 I / *> i - ----- - — tv - 7 / ■ V I 'i * L * YK *4 •w k a t L- J ■ I - •* / Y J V f&T •• I\ 1 •. 1 !■ V “ pumpkin is This “Haunted by great books” and was an entry from the sixth grade reading classes at the middle school. nuim ■ 5 Q 1 t < > I Seniors Sydney Krol (right) and S ydney LeMay study the candy in the jar to make an accurate guess of how many items there are. Now Enorlling for Fall Classes Caledonia High School registered •r <7 for Celebrate My Drive contest ■ ■— Caledonia High School This caramel apple pumpkin delight created by Molly students are hoping to win a Formsma’s classes looks good enough to eat. grant — and maybe even a concert by Kelly Clarkson. nniii Students Helping Others YOW Thank <Jou WANKYOU || > ; 1 or Choose Knowledge, ti H® =3 SHOCK, Caledonia High ww Thornapple Kellogg PTO would like to School’s SADD organiza­ thank the businesses who contributed to tion, will be participating in the success of McFall Elementary and Lee the Celebrate My Drive conElementary school's Walk-A-Thon test Oct. 18 to 26. Celebrate My Drive was | started by State Farm Andrew Parsons, MD of Hastings Surgeons Insurance in 2012 as a way Bradford White of reminding young drivers irian McKeown, DDS especially to make smart Bright Start pediatrics •• choices while driving. It’s Buer Well Drilling also a commitment from the Carrie Wilgus, MD of Southside Pediatrics community to pledge to Chad Brigham, Music Masters DJ make those same smart Chemical Bank choices as adults. Design Wear Traffic accidents are the Eric D. Hannapel, DDS, MS, PC No. 1 cause of teen deaths in Freeport Enterprises the United States, with the first year of driving being the Insurance First most dangerous. Insurance Services Agency of Gun Lake at During the week Thornapple Kellogg School Athletic Department at students lunchtime, Caledonia High School can We appreciate your generosity, gg sign a pledge making a comyour time, and your services! mitment to safe driving. It’s S also open to family, friends, Thank you for sponsoring art and high school staff mem- I the school winning the grant or the concert. To help support the cause, www.celebratemy visit join, drive.com, find Caledonia High School and cast a vote for Caledonia. Participants may vote once daily now through Oct. 26. 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Scott, *>■ �r• * Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 19, 2013 Safe Harbor to open satellite office in Barry County to help young abuse victims 1 •V n <U prosecutor in Allegan County. Safe Harbor, •A a nonprofit organization, is a place where victims of child abuse can feel more comfortable and at ease when sharing their accounts of abusive sit­ uations. It’s a collaborative effort with police, child pro­ tective services and the courts. In Allegan County last year, Safe Harbor •It worked with 198 cases of •It child abuse and about 20 of those were from Barry County, according to execu­ tive director Lori Antkoviak. She said once the center is open in Hastings, she antici­ pates at least 100 cases per year. Antkoviak said Safe Harbor has signed a lease for a site at 1127 W. State St., by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer A new tool in helping vic­ tims of child abuse soon will » be coming to Barry County. Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center has been open in Allegan County for 30 years and now officials are hoping •It to have a satellite office open in Hastings by November. The service was somethin 4 Barry County Prosecuting1 Attorney Julie tit Nakfoor-Pratt promised to try and bring to the county durin;•!< her election campaign. “I’m thrilled. It’s happened a lot sooner than I thought it would, but it’s definitely something I wanted to do,” said Nakfoor-Pratt who worked with Safe Harbor •It when she was an assistant 4 Hastings. She hopes to have an open house by mid- to late November. When a victim is referred to Safe Harbor, a forensic interviewer talks with the victim. That interview can be witnessed on closed-circuit television by officers from •It police, child protective serv­ ices and the courts all at the same time and recorded. “The process of being interviewed is extremely frightening for many chil­ dren, so anything we can do to help ease that at all is a benefit for the kids,” said tn Nakfoor-Pratt. “This place is kid-friendly. It brings organization and even strength to cases.” Antkoviak said police sta­ tions can sometimes be frightening places for chil­ dren who might even think they are the ones in trouble. “A child walks in to Safe Harbor and sees toys and painted murals on the walls, and it feels much more familiar and welcoming to •It them than a police station,” said Antkoviak. “We are all geared toward the children and making them feel com­ fortable and safe.” By coordinating with •It police, courts and child serv­ ices, the process is efficient. “It saves the child from having to be interviewed multiple times by different agencies. They don’t have to tell their story over and over again. It helps keep them from being re-victimized,” said Antkoviak. Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Jeff Pratt said he thinks the additional serv­ ice is going to a big benefit for investigations. We’re trying to ease the trauma as best we can. Hopefully, this will be one place where we can have their needs taken care of. We !4 ■!4 — Beyond expectations. My promise to you. 0 i John Kuiper - Funeral Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES 891-8155 • ww’w.mkdfuneralhomc.com 616 East Main Street SE, Caledonia or all know there is a need for this in Barry County,” said Pratt. He said having a safe place like this for victims might also encourage more victims to come forward. Safe Harbor Bit also works to coordinate counseling, med­ ical attention, and other serv­ ices as needed. Antkoviak said sometimes the offender is a family member who is removed from the home. If that person happens to be the family’s main source of income, it can create a finan­ cial uncertainty for the fami­ ly. Safe Harbor connects the families with other county services. Antkoviak told members of the Hastings Kiwanis Club last week she’s excited about •It the chance to open the satellite office. Initially, she said, a forensic interviewer and a victim advocate will be at the site. Eventually, she would like to add a staff counselor. All administrative duties will be done in Allegan County. She gave Kiwanis mem­ bers some eye-opening sta­ tistics, saying nationally one in four girls and one in six boys •It will be abused at some time before they are 18 years old. By helping youths, she hopes the cycle of abuse can be stopped. Nationally, chil­ dren who don’t get treatment and services they need have higher rates of suicide, alco­ hol abuse and drug abuse, and about one-third end up being abusers themselves, she said. She also said most victims know their abusers and that “stranger danger” is mini­ mal. She estimated 60 per­ cent of the abusers are fami­ ly members or extended family members. The Barry County office is getting started with a ■Ji Children’s Alliance. It’s a lengthy process involvin meeting 10 standards. She said accreditation likely won’t be possible until the end of 2014, but once it is accredited, the center can qualify for state funding. Antkoviak said the Allegan center is already accredited. “We’re very excited about being in Barry County,” she said. “We help children have the ability to heal and help them become kids again.” $23,000 grant from National Children’s Alliance. Antkoviak said they are working on additional grants and funding sources, and said she feels confident funds will be available to keep the center open. Safe Harbor relies on volunteers, private grants, fundraising and donations to continue operations. Antkoviak will also be working toward accredita­ tion through National I t. ■ I fv I f 9 Middleville TOPS 546 V I i I Ml /J The meeting of Oct. 14 opened with singing. Leader Patricia reported on a letter from Angela telling of workshops being held in Wyoming Nov. 16. Materials for weight recorders will be available. Several members have expressed an interest in attending. Angela will be attending the meeting next week. Phyllis is the club’s newest KOPS member. Helen received a prize for being the best walker on the virtual trip to Minneapolis, •It with a total of 170 miles for September. The club record­ ed a total of 595.5 miles. Roll call showed 17 mem­ bers present. Minutes of the Oct. 7 were accepted as read, with the suggestion from Jan that we specify the time of our meetings as from 5 weigh-in to 6 p.m. Sue recommended check­ ing bylaws for awards that are available. Best loser for the week was Virginia, with Cathy and Sharon runners-up. The KOPS winner was Dorothy. Members showed a total of 15 pounds •It lost. Jan gave the program on sweet potatoes, stressing the value of vegetables and other foods. The food chart winner was Frances, with Helen, Donna, Patricia, Alice P., Betty, Nancy, Cathy, Sharon and Jan also participating. Linda won the ha-ha IJU x, and Alice and Jane won the 50/50 drawing. The meeting closed with KOPS the and TOPS pledges. The next meeting will be held on Oct. 21. Visitors are welcome to attend the meetings each Monday at 500 Lincoln Meadows, beginning at 5 for weigh-in, with the meeting starting at 5:30 and ending at 6 p.m. For more information, call Patricia, 616-868-0463, or 'i Betty, 616-765-3483. I •SJ •SJ I II • s II A i L !J r ■’ / Z IW '.y I Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads I I Ji 1 269-945-9554 or i V 1-990-870-7085 ii: RE AVOLUNTARY SUBSCRIBER ' I ■M % Ar >• Si, I I I I / I I I I I MB BM BM Community Newspapers Voluntary Partnership Program I want to help keep my community newspaper strong. 1211 A 1 1 — M 4 4 w 1 . . »» 1 — . — —I I— _ _- f Please enroll me as a “voluntary subscriber.” I I am unable to make a voluntary subscription I ONO payment at this time. I Please support our effort to continue covering “all the I news” from the area. 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Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-9554 / �< — Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 19, 2013 Women's giving circle forming in Barry County by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Nancy Goodin, assistant vice president and marketing director for Hastings City ank, visited the Marshall Women's Philanthropic Circle in Calhoun County she was so and said sne impressed with the simplici­ ty and the impact of com­ bined giving to nonprofit agencies, she brought the idea home to Barry County. One meeting later, the idea became a reality. The purpose of the Women's Giving Circle of Barry County is to bring together women in the area who care about nonprofit organizations and want to support them. Members Caroline Dimmers, Stephanie Fekkes, Nancy Goodin, Sue Kolanowski, Debra McKeown, Kim Norris and Carla Wilson-Neil put together an introductory let­ ter, guidelines, a member­ ship form and a list of Barry County nonprofit agencies. Local artist Jennifer Haywood designed the logo for the group. “Together we can make a positive impact to others in our community,” said McKeown. “Collectively we 06824637 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To: The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County and any other interested persons. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special meeting of the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission will be held on November 7, 2013 at 7 p,m, at the Yankee Springs Township Hall to consider the following: 1. A request by Chemical Bank to rezone Parcel No.08-16-019-01002, located at 12850 W. M-179 Highway, Wayland, Ml 49348 for a con­ ditional rezoning from C-l, Commercial Office zoning classification to a C-3 Commercial zoning classification to permit Curley Cone to do business on the property. 2. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. 4 IRVING TOWNSHIP PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township’s Land Use 4 Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and the applications for the aforesaid rezon­ ing will be available for inspection at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours of regular business days until and including the day of said hearing as well as said hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Planning Commission reserves the right to recommend rezoning to a more restricted classification or a modification thereof at or following the public hearing to the Yankee Springs Township Board for final action. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that written comments will be received at the office of the Township Clerk at any time during reg­ ular business hours of regular business days until 4:00 p.m on the date of said hearing, and will further be received by the Planning Commission at the time of said hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and servic­ es at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon five (5) days’ notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk of the need for the same. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the Township hall. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in discussion on the above. Synopsis IRVING TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting October 9, 2013 Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. with pledge to flag. One board member absent. Six guests present. Received: Fire, assessors, cemetery, and commissioners reports, board comments, public Treasurer’s report placed on file for audit. Approved: Clerk's September 11, 2013 minutes. Payment of bills. Sending letter to Commission­ ers on decision of board regard­ ing mg recycling recycling. Approved two additional members to' Central Dispatch Technical Advisory Board. Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Next meeting is November 13, 2013. Attested to by Jamie Knight, Supervisor Submitted by Carol Ergang, Clerk The complete transcript of the minutes may be viewed on www.irvingtownship.org. 06824370 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Janice C. Lippert, Clerk 284 Jb Briggs Road, N. Middleville, MI 49333 269-795-9091 INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR RESS MOTOR CARRIER FSB cnits OF HIDDUVIUE a cueb.hu Delivery on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays Reliable transportation required Contact Paul (616) 541-0564 / Brian (616) 541-0563 District Sales Managers *4 Monday thru Friday between 9:30am-6pm or Circulation Department 1-800-878-1411 the grand rapids Be someone who gets it. J> PRESS ................ Be someone who gets it 06823988 Equal Opportunity Employer can affect the lives the residents of our community in a significant way.” Norris said she likes the idea of uniting women of her community. “Sometimes it’s a daunt­ ing task to ask someone to donate for a good cause, because personal circum­ stances are not known by everyone. This way, we can provide donations to non­ profits in our area and give a significant amount as a group as well as network with like-minded and kindhearted women.” Goodin said, “This group will open doors to opportuni­ ties and a medium for women in our community to back.” Dimmers said she is excit­ •I* •It ed about the potential for a large membership within the circle. “I have had great recep­ tion to the . idea. Several ladies have RSVPed for the first meeting,” said Dimmers. “This is affirma­ tion that we starting are something great.” The Women's Giving Circle of Barry County will meet four times a year, over lunch or dinner. Each member will pay for her own dinner and members agree to i donate personal checks for $50, which will be made payable to the chosen non­ profit agency voted on by the entire group in attendance during the meeting. Each member will have one vote for a 501(c)3 charitable organization or agency that serves the community. Each member will vote for the charity she feels most needs or deserves combined contribution. Members must be present to vote. An organization or agency may receive funds only once every 12 months. I Churches, church projects, political organizations and | national organizations are excluded. Nonprofit agency repre­ sentatives will be’invited to speak about the work they do and how it benefits Barry County. Two speakers will be at each meeting; the recip. ient of the past quarter’s donation and a member of another nonprofit agency. To encourage young phi­ lanthropists be part of the group, anyone under age 30 may join at the $30 level. “We know that women value networking and mak­ ing informed decisions,” said Goodin. “Membership in the Giving Circle allows both. »!• We hope to include those who may work outside of the county, but would like to become involved in the com­ munity in which they live. Call for Sun & News ads 269-945-9554 or 1-806-879-7985 I -W We also hope to encourage young women to learn about the agencies that benefit all of us, and with their contri­ butions, make a real differ­ ence. Everyone giving a little Information will be emailed to interested women. RSVPs for the Nov. 6 meeting are required by Friday, Nov. 1. awith "s our "p. combined giving. VILLAGE OF The first meeting will be Wednesday, Nov. 6, with a dinner at the County Seat Restaurant. The cost for din­ ner is $17 per person, includ­ ing tax and gratuity. Each member will pay restaurant directly for her meal. RSVPs are required. The first meeting will fea­ ture Barbara Cooke, a founder of the Marshall Women’s Philanthropic Circle, and Bonnie Hildreth, president and CEO of the Barry Community Foundation. Hildreth will speak on the power of chari­ table giving and what a dif­ ference it can make in a com­ munity. For more information or to RSVP, contact any of the charter members above; email NanGoodin@aol.com; or call 616-891-0325. CALEDONIA HASTINGS/ DELTON JOB FAIRS Join us for our Delton Job Fair on Tues, Oct 22, 1:30pm-4:00pm at Delton District Library, 330 N Grove, Delton. Or, join us at our Hastings Job Fair on Fri, Nov 1, 10am-3:00pm at Hastings Ml Works! 535 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Our Grand Rapids and * attle Creek Offices have great opportunities. GRAND RAPIDS: Custodians/Rackers / Sorters/lnspectors / Machine Operators / Assemblers: $9-10/hr, all shifts, 6+ mos work history with 1 employer. HASTINGS: Machine Operators / Assemblers/lndustrial: $9/hr, .50 raise after 90 days, Machinists: $12/hr, 1st shift, 10-hour days, CNC exp a plus. General Labor: $8.50/hr, many sit-down jobs, all shifts. BATTLE CREEK: CAD Technician: $18-$21/hr, 6-month contract, 1st Shift with weekday OT, 2+ yrs exp with AutoCAD software, Lisp/VBA programming exp, strong PC skills, 100+ Openings at DENSO, $9-$10.00/hr + .30 for 2nd and 3rd shifts - up to $13.90 at hire-in. Material Handlers / Forklift Drivers: Warehouse / $9/hr + .30 pay differential, all shifts, trial-hire, 6+ mos recent history -U <-n Battle Creek. CH You must apply at www.employmentgroup.com before the Job Fair. VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting Council Minutes October 14, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00pm by Gilbert Present: Erskine, Hahn, Gilbert, Grinage, Scholl, Regan, Ayers & Wangerin Absent: Pledge of Allegiance: Consideration of the meet­ ing agenda: Motion by Hahn, second by Grinage. Motion car­ ried. Public Comment (Brief): Written Correspondence: Committee Minutes: PC min­ utes 9-26-13. Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion to approve by Regan, second by Scholl. Motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes of Regular meeting on September 9, 2013. B. Building Inspector’s report IMS Permit Listing C. Treasurer’s reportD. Approval to pay bills Inquiry of conflict of interest Reports from Council, Staff, and Consultants 1. Engineer’s Report- Paul Galdes- Proposal for Parks and Recreation Plan 5 year update. Motion to approve by Grinage, second by Gary. 5 ayes, 1 nay, motion carried. 2. Township Liaison ReportTownship has hired an Engineer for Phase I of the trail plan. 3. Planning Commission ReportJourney Church, reviewed site plan. Worked on the update to the General Development Plan. 4. Other Committee Reports5. Village Manager’s ReportDerrick Hall, Village Auditor, reviewed the 2012-13 Village audit report. The Village is in good shape and we are being fis­ cally responsible. Speeding on Main Street-traffic speeds on Main are still a problem. A resi­ dent lost their pet dog to a speed­ ing car and are concerned that it could have been someone’s child. Discussion from Council and engineer regarding ways to slow traffic down. The KC Sherriff Dept needs to be called when possible. 6. President’s Report- Remin­ der to the Downtown business Owners that they are responsible for clearing the snow from the sidewalk in front of their busi­ ness. Unfinished Business New Business 1. Caledonia Cable-request for funds-Motion to approve $3, •Illi now and for them to come back in May for Council review by Gilbert, second by Grinage. All ayes, motion carried. 2. Labor Committee Reviewed notification from Altruis and would like to discuss approval for an early renewal for health insur­ ance.-Motion to approve by Grinage, second by Gilbert. All ayes, motion carried. Jason Public Comment: Wangerin reported that a quadri­ plegic was reported to the KC Sherriff Dept over the weekend for using their electric wheelchair on the Paul Henry Trail, and was asked to leave the Trail. Council Comments: Erskine: leaves are starting to be raked out into the parkway for the Village leaf vacuum. Hah: watch out for Trick/Treaters on October 31st. Some Village sidewalks are being invaded by overgrown bushes and the Village will be trimming these back. Adjourn: 8:37pm-motion by Grinage, second by Scholl. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted: Sandra Ayers, Clerk 06824639 $ z 'A f- - 101 Ji gall ■z. 11 I "7 a I®i ft n. W In Si I MHt f\ wi Lx ' 111 X b 4 * * N -hS ‘V $s yr �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 19, 2013/ Page 13 Pheasant hunting season ready to begin in Michigan s. ’ With the opening of pheasant hunting season just around the corner, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters of a growing number of opportunities to take part in this treasured Michigan tradition. Pheasant hunting season began Oct. 10 and continues I XI I Jhl 1 w_ % % w through Oct. 31 in the Upper Peninsula in Menominee County and portions of Iron, Marquette, Dickinson and Delta counties; Oct. 20 to Nov. 14 in the Lower Peninsula and Dec. 1 to Jan. 1 in selected areas of Zone 3. The bag limit is two male pheasants daily, with four in possession. A small game to I O? M/£>£ lV NOTICE OF 4/ (S b PUBLIC HEARING •—4 7 * 1 FOUNDED liy w ^CHlGf^ Please be advised the Village of Middleville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on November 5, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible to consider an application for a variance on property located at 315 E. Main Street Middleville (also known as Parcel 08-41-00500700) to expand a non-conforming building. This hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. •'»%i he5 IL * . i The application to be considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals seeks the following variance from the terms of the Village Code: Sec. 78-703(b), non-conforming buildings and structures. Any interested person may attend the public hearing to offer comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals. A copy of the Variance application is available for inspection at the Village office, 100 E. Main St., during regular business hours, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Persons with special needs who wish to attend should contact the Village Clerk no less than 72 hours prior to the public hearings. J 1 * *1^ Posted: Respectfully submitted, Elaine Denton Village Clerk ii.' 06824399 07639894 ‘41 - - fi El It -an* ► 1 I Tfr w ■ *y • r X* r OH waste; YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN wi3?. 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-9091/FAX 269-795-2388 • JD • <S *40 • NOTICE jrz'xiv «,!■<■!to Yankee Springs Township - Barry County Now accepting SNOW PLOWING BIDS 2013-2014 YEAR Sealed Bids received no later than November 8th, 2013 Will be opened at the November 14, 2013 Township Board Meeting esilW1’ lb ■■ (IltlllK- Township Hall Facilities located: 284 N. Briggs Road - Middleville, MI Parking Lot Township Hall Entrance & Office Entrance Sidewalks Yankee Springs Township Fire Station located: Comer of Payne Lake Road & M-179, Wayland, MI Parking Lot & Small Walk Way Salting as needed Fire Station to have #1 priority Certificate of Liability Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 must be submitted with Bid Address all Bids no later than November 8th, 2013 to: Yankee Springs Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, MI 49333; 269-795-9091 * -a license is required to hunt pheasants. “A few years ago Outdoor Life magazine rated Michigan’s Thumb in the top 10 places in the country to go & pheasant hunting, which points to the fact that pheas­ •It ant hunting is still alive and well in our state,” said Al Stewart, DNR upland game bird specialist. “The DNR and our partners are making progress toward creating more quality pheasant hunt­ ing opportunities with the Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative, a col­ laborative effort to revitalize Michigan pheasants." Stewart explained that, while pheasant populations have been in decline for a number of years, pheasants can be found in southern Lower Michigan and in some 2J NOTICE OF vPUBLIC HEARING 4/ cy t • —• jT Si'S * a? •* f r* F * Please be advised the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 5 2013 at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible to consider a modification to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plan. This hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. The aoolicant Carveth Village LLC, has submitted a Final PUD Development Plan for modifications to its existing’PUD located locatedon on Parcel 08-41-022-439-00 (also known as 690 West Main Street^ Subiect Parcels include Parcel 08-41-022-439-00 (690 West Main Street) and 08-41-022-438-00 West Main Street). The applicant proposes to add P Parcel .08-41-022^438^-00^(690 (704 arcel'^ 8’4^°22p^0 <690 West Main I Street) to the PUD as well as aadd dd additional Peking parking on^the on the north end off Parcel 08-41-022-438-00 •II and increase parking areas on Parcel 08-41-022-039-00. attend the public hearing to obtain information about the Final PUD Any interested person may offer*comments to the Planning Commission. A copy of the application is availabtefor^sScton at the Village offices. 100 E. Main St., during regular business hours, 9:00 am at the Village offices. 100 E. Main St., during regular business hours, 9:00 a. RRS;through Friday. Persons -h speciai needs who » «.nd « than 72 hours prior to the public hearings. Written comments will be the Village Clerk no less until the day of the hearing and may be addressed to the Planning Commission received up to and ' at PO Box 69, Middleville, Ml 49333. Respectfully submitted, Elaine Denton Village Clerk oV M% cy — T X- 7 ★ MIDDLEVILLE V las FOUNDED 1AM PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that for the residents of the Village of Middleville final yard waste and brush pick-up for 2013 will be the week of October 21, 2013. ij Brush and yard waste must be at the curbside by 7:00 A.M. on October 21, 2013. Only one pickup per resi­ Vacuum Leaf Pickup will begin October 28, 2013 with a final pickup November 11, 2013. You are not required bachelor of science in busi­ ness administration. Corners Hickory Adrienne Schroeder, bache­ lor of music. Middleville — Curtis Bouchard, bachelor of sci­ ence in business administra­ tion; Ryan Brew, bachelor of science in electrical engi­ neering; Erin Nelson, bache­ lor of science. 34 •—■ F dence will be made. Brush or yard waste placed out after 7:00 A.M. October 21, 2013 will not be collected. F - \ r FOUNDED * ^chig^ to bag the leaves. The Village will vacuum leaves placed between the sidewalk and the edge of the street. Do not place leaf piles in the roadway. This can be very danger­ ous as young children like to play in the leaf piles. Outdoor burning of leaves is not permitted within the Village limits. Should you have any questions, please contact the Village of Middleville at (269)795-3385 dur­ ing the hours of 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. Elaine Denton, Clerk, Village of Middleville 06824110 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please be advised the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hear­ ing on November 5, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as | ssible to consider var­ ious text amendments to the Village’s Zoning Ordinance. This hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. Proposed amendments include updates to referencing of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, as well as the following: Article I: General-Modifications and additions to certain terms used within the ordi­ nance and other changes to general provisions related to accessory buildings, fences, lighting, performance standards, and certain special land uses. Article II: Districts-Modification of certain districts related to permitted and special land uses. Article III: Wireless Telecommunications Facilities-No changes. Article IV: Special Land Uses-Reorganization of chapter to move specific special land use provisions from Article I to this Article IV. Article V: Site Plan Review-Modification of standards to require digital submission of site plans. Amendments clarify composition of Site Plan Review Committee and application and review processes. Article VI: Landscape Standards-No changes Article VII: Signs-Refinements to temporary, digital sign and other permitted signs to ensure public health, safety, welfare and community aesthetics. Amendments include the addition of non-conforming sign provisions. Article VIII: Parking and Loading Spaces-Clarification of the intent of parking stan­ dards to minimize over parking. Article IX: Nonconforming Uses of Land, Buildings, and Structures: Added provisions related to the abandonment of nonconforming buildings or structures. _ ^ChiG^ *5, X- "■* CMU graduates Several area students com­ pleted requirements and degrees received from Central Michigan University in May. Among the most recent CMU graduates are: Alto — Daniel Barofsky, bachelor of science; Shane Montgomery, bachelor of science in business adminis­ tration; Melissa Stanley, bachelor of science in educa­ tion. Caledonia — Bradley Boy, bachelor of science; Robert Kozlowski, bachelor of science; Stephanie Lerg, master of science in adminis­ tration; Aaron McGillicuddy, bachelor of science; Ashley Moon, bachelor of science in education; Andrew Schaibly, bachelor of science in educa­ tion; Callie VanDenBerge, bachelor of science in busi­ ness administration. Sara Hastings Archambeau, bachelor of science; Harry Barton, bach­ elor of science; Rebecca Davis, bachelor of science in education; Emily Ellwood, bachelor of science; Garrett Harris, bachelor of applied arts; Jennifer Jenkins, bache­ lor of science; Audrey bachelor Valentine, of music; Justin von der Hoff, Michigan is one way the DNR plans to create worldclass recreational opportuni­ ties with funding from hunt­ ing and trapping license sales. For more information about the Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative and visit pheasant hunting, www.michigan.gov/pheasant. VILLAGE OF <y — Local students among o? M/£>£ I • create small-game hunting increase opportunities, populations, wildlife improve hunter satisfaction and help Michigan's econo­ my. Landowners can get involved — and can get tech­ nical and financial assistance — by forming•5J cooperatives to create and enhance pheas­ ant habitat. Bringing back quality pheasant hunting huntins to areas of the Upper Peninsula. The best counties for pheas­ ant hunting are in south-cen­ tral to mid-Michigan and into the Thumb. There are some localized concentra­ tions of birds elsewhere based on habitat availability. Stewart advises hunters to look for warm-season grasses, especially idle farm fields. Late-season hunters can have success in cattail and shrub lands adjoining picked agricultural fields. The DNR asks hunters to help monitor pheasants and quail in Michigan by becom­ ing “hunter cooperators" and filling out survey forms that provides important information about the status of these game birds. The Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative aims to « • • — — * ____. — Article X: Flood Hazard Areas-No changes Article XI: Board of Zoning Appeals-No changes Article XII: Zoning Code Administration and Permit Enforcement: No changes Article XIII: Amendments to the Zoning Code: No changes. Any interested person may attend the public hearing to obtain information about the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and is encouraged to offer comments to the of the application is available for inspection at the Village Planning Commission. A copy of offices, 100 E. Main St., during regular business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Persons with special needs who wish to attend€ should contact the Village I Clerk no less than 72 hours prior to the public hearings. Written comments will be received up to and until the day of the hearing and may be addressed to the Planning Commission at PO Box 69, Middleville, Ml 49333. Respectfully submitted, Elaine Denton, Village Clerk 06824397 06824587 * -* * ■■■ �■^1 ■ / z Page 14/The Sun and News. Saturday. October 19. 2013 Public safety open house draws crowd in Caledonia Xi r. * -v ■A J* S3 ite _* < 1 i 1 rV. bc —»m £i/Z f » •> - 9? KL 4 ■ •• r. * rc *• * I f .53*6’^ -• CJ . x J? ■» X' »- •— 'A**** •>Xl { r- Tw-’ * JCT “7: *• ? »\x — Xi ■• • •. ' < >! i\M» ___________________________________ Two members of the Kent County Sheriffs department mounted traffic squad keep an eye on the crowd as they patrol on their horses. 'V • I •- i -. Lw V’ .A*# ■ li *< *. r The bulldozer supplied by Brian Russell, forest fire officer for Michigan Department of Natural Resource, is used to create fire lines to contain fires and create safe zone for firefighters. * fire fighting equipment to police vehicles, guests at the Caledonia Fire Department and Kent County Sheriff s <’ >• -4 •f ii f kJ 7/\ * ’A •• V •VI -- 4 <5^“ * • r By Fran Faverman Staff Writer From child car seat safety to teen driver safety, from } 5 •" .F V 1 X3 Department open house in Caledonia Saturday had the chance to learn about how officers are keeping residents n i K I J • I’■ J * u! f. p I* . -■ « —- -. • - I —9 I? 4 - 4 • •> h_ _ _ _ _ ¥ ■■■ • Z3 % r—- • I- • -■ •” <•• ir 33 33 JI i * —* J -Z’ r r •r .X 4^4 I X • .9 t 1 ;!1W; £ H . .,si^ 41^' .^0» •Z- • '*19 ■ • Jx - x-* i- > Jj ® ■ ■£2S te iiSStta •-Z ■-Z ** sj^pi The Kent County Sheriff’s Department displays its Humvee which was refurbished, painted black and equipped with additional armor and is now part of the TAC team. iiiasi EJiSS Miiitv i Spw tins. •• i MOji » m 1 Mm A large crowd gathered for the public safety open house at Caledonia Fire Station Saturday Oct. 12. ^iiu( Hu C e) Carhartt Hard at work since 188? FREE Gift to the first 150 Customers! fe c ac TW r » * 4“ When: Oct. 1st - Oct. 31st So many men’s & women’s styles to choose from! - - k - I / A 6 « / A WE HAVE THE NEW DUCK RIPSTOP STYLES! I Comfort you can’t live without! Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E. Main St., Caledonia 616-891-8108 Hours: 8am-5:30pm Monday - Friday; 8am-Noon Saturday § (\J § Melanie Salamone (left) and Kim Quist (right) are pictured with Caledonia Fire Chief Brian Bennett. Salamone and Quist are members of the public safety advisory committee, safe. Caledonia. Salamone said 20 installed in vehicles. Saturday's event, organ­ vehicles were checked for Kate and Scott Francis, ized by the Public Safety proper installation of car who are expecting their first Advisory Committee, was seats and approximately 50 Continued next page part of National Fire discounted seats were Prevention Week. The open house was held at the Foot & Ankle Caledonia Fire Barn, 8192 KENT PODIATRY Pain Broadmoor Ave. and was co­ by chaired Melanie 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. Diabetic Salamone and Kim Quist. CALEDONIA, Ml Foot Car e Beginning virtually with the cradle, automotive safety 891-9133 More for children was the mission X.V-K J “» / of Safe Kids, a division of V TJ EMILEY, DPM Helen DeVos Children's Board Certified Hospital in the Spectrum MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED Health System, and spon­ INCLUDING On Staff at all sored by the Kiwanis Club of MEDICARE & MEDICAID Grand Rapids Hospitals § I ?u$$ •> li \ k’ i V i * •k �— The Sun and News, Saturday, October 19, 2013/ Page 15 1— From previous page .V' t I I as ! r 1! La1 a Ln ■A s 1 * 1 ® i Although the incidence of weight. An estimated 8,140 The MDCH Breast and Michigan women will be breast cancer is highest diagnosed with breast cancer among white women, breast Cervical Cancer Control and 1,360 women will die cancer mortality rates are Program provides breast and from the disease by the end highest among racial minori­ cervical screening and select of the year. The good news is ties. African-Americans are diagnostic services to eligi­ more likely than Caucasians ble women who otherwise that it can be detected early. During Breast Cancer to die from breast cancer, would not have access to services. Any thc partly due to a later stage at these Month, Awareness Michigan Department of diagnosis. However, even at Michigan woman, ages 40 Community Health is the same stage of diagnosis, through 64, can call 877encouraging women to fol­ African-American women 588-6224 to obtain a local phone number to talk to the low screening recommenda­ show lower survival rates. BCCCP coordinating agency Nationally in 2008, tions to detect breast cancer women with a disability ages closest to her home. Each early. “Early detection is the key 50 to 74 reported a lower rate woman will be assessed for to survival. With regular of mammography use than program eligibility based on screening, breast cancer is women without a disability age and income, and provid­ more likely to be detected at of the same ages. Studies ed an appointment to a health an earlier stage, when it is also show higher rates of care provider or clinic near most treatable,” said Dr. death related to breast cancer her home. For more information Matthew Davis, chief med- among women with a dis­ Gage Parent enjoyed experimenting with the robot ical executive with the ability, even when diagnosed about BCCCP and cancer in used for explosive detonations. MDCH "The f>ve-year sur, at the same stage as women Michigan, visit www.michivival rate among women without a disability. Having gan.gov/cancer. ed division drew a lot of vehicle. whose breast cancer has not regular mammograms can Tours of the departments spread beyond the breast at lower the risk of dying from attention as they rode around the station area. Volunteer training facility, a house built the time of diagnosis is 98 breast cancer. Joe Tuckers said the squad is within the station and fur­ percent.” Some things can increase made of mostly volunteers nished with normal house­ * It is recommended that the chance or risk of breast and some deputies. Deputy hold goods, attracted many women ages 20 to 39 receive cancer, such as increasing Brent Stein said the squad is as members of the depart­ a clinical breast exam every age, personal history of used for crowd control at cer­ ment demonstrated the chal­ three years, and women 40 breast cancer, family history emonies and in situations lenges facing them in resi­ years and older receive a of breast cancer and, in a few where motorized vehicles dential fires. The exercise clinical breast exam and cases, breast cancer is inher­ might only add to the prob- demonstrates the need for mammogram yearly for as ited due to genetic factors. residents to have evacuation long as a woman is in good There are things women can lem. Members of the Michigan plans in place before a fire health. Additionally, 'if a do to lower their risk of get­ Natural happens. Department of woman notices a lump or ting breast cancer including The fire equipment, pol- other change in her breast, limiting alcohol intake, being Resources made their first ished and shining brightly, she should have it checked physically active and main­ participation in the event. Bryan Russell, forest fire also demanded a lot of atten­ by a doctor right away. taining a healthy body officer stationed at Bassett tion. The 100-foot aerial lad­ Lake in the Yankee Springs der truck sat outside with a large American flag flying Be "SENSIBLE" about your water! State Game Area, explained the bulldozer on display was from it. Visitors also got upused to create fire lines to close looks at brush trucks, contain a fire and provide a pumpers, rescue vehicles, safe area for firefighters. He and a boat used for water said most people do not rescues. Caledonia Fire Chief know the DNR operates a Brian Bennett also had his fire department that operates statewide and nationally to ArtPrize sculpture “Time of handle wild life fires. He Crisis” on display. The added this year DNR crews sculpture was created using had assisted the U. S. Forest discarded fire equipment. While not technically a Service and state depart­ Idaho ments in and part of the department, the ambulance provided by Life California. k ri* ■n i Another event drawing a Ambulance drew its share of SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS lot of attention was the Jaws curious youngsters who lis­ RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL of Life demonstration by tened attentively as a para­ SERVICING ALL MAKES AND MODELS ■r Caledonia firefighters. Fire medic demonstrated equip­ y. < ment and explained his job. MiWv 11’ Captain Scott Siler explained \1 Vi ; ■ • Life Driving sponsored by the steps the team went 2 through as it extracted a vol- Ron Zuverink talked to teens unteer from the damaged about learning to drive and being a safe driver. Visitors also had the chance to go on a scavenger • Clear hunt created by members of the department. Participants • Fresh which had to determine vehicle was used for what • Healthy purpose and where to find turnout gear. The Kent • Safe District Library System Without the under the direction of Caledonia, Ml contaminants found in Caledonia branch manager Elizabeth Guarino, provided ordinary tap water! Eliminate the hassles of selling your vehicle... g a youth arts and craft project LET US SELL IT FOR YOU! § staffed by members of the I * L Caledonia High School Key Club. i ‘ V child in November, present­ ed a vehicle that offered a challenge to the technicians. Not only was installing the seat difficult but assuring that the angle was correct also added to the difficulty. The problem was solved and the couple departed with the assurance their child will be safe in the rear seat of their SUV. Another client presented a a 10common problem year-old child who prefers riding in the front seat and refuses to ride in a booster seat in the back. Family informed members were that current standards require back seat occupancy for chil­ dren 13 and younger. Abuse of the program has forced Safe Kids and the Kiwanis Club of Caledonia to move from providing free seats with a minimal dona­ tion requested to sale of the seats at a heavily discounted price. The $65 seats are now sold for $25 each. The discovery that the same people were showing up at different Safe Kids events and receiv­ ing seats which then turned up for sale on E-bay prompt­ ed the change in policy. The Kent County Sheriffs Department, South Precinct, under the direction of Lt. Jeff DeVries, provided a display of equipment, including the command bus. Especially popular were the newly acquired Humvee and a $15,000 robot. The robot, which has a range of 300 feet, is primarily used to det­ explosive devices. onate But Saturday it provided amusement as Sgt. Edward Johnson demonstrated the robot’s ability to turn on a dime, :flip over and right itself, and to wind its way through groups. Johnson and Deputy Joel demonstrated Siemens equipment used by the Tactile departments and Apprehension Confrontation team. The Humvee is a retired military vehicle acquired and rehabbed through a grant according to Siemens. Other equipment on display was an M-4 rifle and a rocket grenade launcher now used for launching gas canisters. 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We knew coming in it was going to be down to the wire, I'm so proud of our kids and their effort and fight to get back in it,” said Caledonia head coach Steve Uyt. “We just came up a little short. We have to rebound quick and get one next week.” East Grand Rapids took a 16-10 lead on a 5-yard touchdown run by Evens with 7:50 remaining in the third quarter. Bl The score stayed that way until Fighting Scot running back Eddie Kelly broke free around the left side, turned a safety in circles and sprinted 70 yards for a touchdown with 3:52 left, The Scots called a time-out to give Kelly a breather before he booted the extrapoint kick which put his team up 17-16. Quarterback Pete Stewart. who completed 7-of-14 passes for 120 yard on the night, used his legs to put the Pioneers in position for their final score more than his arm. The Scots didn't give Stewart many open spaces to throw the football on the Pioneers’ game-winning drive, so after a few seconds he took off. He had runs of 21 and 25 yards, and completed a 15-yard pass to Sam Boeve to move his team out of its own end and down to the Caledonia 10yard-line where Evens finished off the drive. While Stewart was big on that last drive, adding the two-point run as well, Evens was the workhorse for the Pioneer offense. The 5-7, 225-pound running back car­ ried the ball 30 times for 151 yards and was always moving forward. “That’s what they do That’s what they’ve done all •• $ & 0 I 1 >5 r Caledonia’s Ed Bonner and Matt Delaney (81) fight to bring down East Grand Rapids running back David Evens Jr. as teammates Zach Zoet (16) and Jake Harrison (30) race over to try and help out on the play during the openin9 quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) very physical. They have done that to other teams all year as well. Defensively, I thought we played well for the entire game outside of a few plays here and there.” Kelly was the workhorse for the Scots, rushing 16 timeS f°rJ {ards’ a"d get’ ting much of that work done year,” Uyl said. “He’s a good running behind center Tagg back. He’s tough to bring Huver and Jacob Babb and down. Their offensive line is Jake Vanderveen on the left very good, well-coached and Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? You can save up to 75% when you fill your prescriptions at our Canadian and International Pharmacy Service. r •' Bottle A kUnuUou'rd By Pfizer* _____ Celebrex™ $568.87 Typical US brand price (or zoomg x 100 Bottle B By Ceneik) MuniUctu/m Celecoxjb* C$6i.ool? -----------^51 ■ ■■ ■ _______ > Generic equivalent of Celebrex™ Generic price lot aoomg x 100 * Compare Our Prices! Call us toll-free at 1 -800-259-4150. 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It took less "than four min­ utes for Caledonia to answer, finishing a drive with a 28yard field goal by Kelly that tied the game at 10-10 going into the half. Salasky's extra-point kick following Evens' first touch­ down run, -early in the third quarter, was no good - leav­ ing the Pioneers up six head­ ing into the fourth quarter. Gourney Sloan came up big for the Pioneer defense, picking off Scot quarterback Kobe Wilson twice, and get­ ting his fingers on another pass or two. The Scot defense came up big too, with Zach Zoet picking off a Stewart pass late in the third quarter deep in the Scots’ end. Jalen Burton had a solid night rushing for the Scots too, carrying the ball six times for 55 yards. The Scots amassed 202 yards rushin8 in the contest to the Pioneers' 253. Wilson was 4-of-12 pass­ ing for 88 yards. Kelly had two catches for 64 yards. Both the Pioneers and Fighting Scots are now 5-3 overall and 2-2 in the OK White Conference. < I nil 11 li I 1®^ Caledonia’s Eddie Kelly is grabbed by East Grand Rapids’ Jack Faulkner as he races up the left side after grabbing a pass in the fourth quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Bengals top TK with late TDs Call toll-free: 1-800-259-4150 * JivM i r The Fighting Scots’ Jalen Burton drags East Grand Rapids’ Jack Faulkner (8) and Carter Masek (17) to gain a couple extra yards on a run during the second quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) * I. : Use code 10FREE to receive this special offer. Please note that we do not carry controlled substances and a valid prescription is required for all prescription medication orders. Prescription price comparison above Is valid as of May 31,2013. All trade mark (TM) rights associated with the brand name products in this ad belong to their respective owners. ‘Generic drugs are carefully regulated medications that have the same active ingredients as the original brand name drug, but are generally cheaper tn price. Generic equivalents are equal to their 'brand* counterparts in Active Ingredients. Dosage. Safety. Strength, Quality, Performance and Intended use. It may vary in colour, shape, size, cost and appearance. by Brett Bremer , Sports Editor Ottawa Hills scored 14 fourth quarter points to wipe away a one-point Trojan lead and scored a 27-13 victory over visiting Thomapple Kellogg Friday in Grand Rapids. The host Bengals led 13-7 at the half. Thornapple Kellogg took its first lead of the game in the third quarter on the second of two touchdown runs by Connor Collier and the second of two extrapoint kicks by Nick Iveson. The Trojan defense was stout throughout the evening, but the Bengals managed to find a way to score two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to secure the win. “They just played physical and aggressive like they have all year,” TK head coach Chad Ruger said of his defense. “We had kids flying around, making tackles, and flying to the football. Over time, Ottawa is one of those teams that all they need is a little sliver and that s how they did it. I thought our defense played good football. I was very very proud of our defense, They kept us in the game and gave us a lot of opportunities. Kameryn Kidder led the Trojan defense with 15 tackles. Cole Cronkright had eight tackles, Collier and Ruben French added six each and sophomore Dakota Huska who was just moved up to the varsity had five. 55 The Trojan offense couldn’t hold up its end though. TK loss a pair of fumbles and had one pass intercepted. “We made some little mistakes. Our field position wasn’t good. We didn’t want to have third-and-6s and that’s kind of where we were ending up,” Ruger said. “When we had a third down play, it was always a long third down play. We just didn't move it like we wanted to move it offensively. They had some Dan Yates added 27 yards on the ground. ’•mill Mi IM>a< Harris also completed 15 passes for 66 yards. “Our guys played tough,” said Ruger. “Our guys played hard. This is a great group of kids. I've asked them to play outside of themselves and they really have. I ’m extremely proud of them. Unfortunately, we re coming up short of the wins, but they need to be commended for the effort that they give because big old boys up front and we they have not given up for a had a hard time pushing them second of a football game so we could have room for notone.” our backs to run. The Trojans are now 2-7 Collier had the two TD overall this season and 1-4 in runs of 1 and 14 yards, and the OK Gold Conference. totaled 44 yards on 14 rushes. They head to Byron Center to Quarterback Garrett Harris close the . season against ran 12 times for 90 yards, and South Christian Friday. IIUi>.. It 95 *> i �The Sun and News, Saturday, October 19, 2013/ Page 17 Scot spikers pull out their last match at EK Invitational ♦ - The Fighting Scots last three sets were their tightest of the day, and the pulled out two of them to finish 1-4 at the Kentwood Volleyball Invitational Saturday. The Fighting Scots ended action in the Copper Bracket by knocking off Holland 2523, 26-24. That win followed a 25-11, 26-24 loss to Mona Shores in the opening round of Copper Bracket play. Each team played five matches Saturday, staring with a festival style opening round, where the Scots fell 25-19, 25-19 to Portage « * U 4 Central and 25-9, 25-12 to Traverse City West High School. In the cross-over pool play, the Fighting Scots were downed by Grant 25-21, 2517. Caledonia started picking up its play in its second game against Mona Shores. After the Sailors won the first set 25-11, they built a 21-10 lead in game two before the Scots went on a tear. A big kill by Jenna Walma cut the Mona Shores lead to 24-17. Elizabeth Brown then stepped to the service line Caledonia’s Mackenzi Bredeweg reaches down to pass a Sailor serve during the Scots’ contest with Mona Shores at the East Kentwood Invitational Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 1 0' 5c USS* •- Sm, I Fighting Scots’ The Jenna Schumaker smacks a kill during her team’s match with Mona Shores '*-**!'• 4. EK Saturday at the Invitational. (Photo by ■J Brett Bremer) Fighting Scots finish second to Eagle boys in race for White title > A trio of Fighting Scots 65, Jenison 132, Forest Hills edging Jenison at the top of T------ ’ the standings Wednesday. wrapped up all-conference Central 137 and Lowell 144. L and served the next seven seasons in the OK White this Risner led the Fighting The Eagles finished with 49 I points for the Scots to tie the fall with their performance at Scots, placing fifth in 16 points to 55 for the Wildcats. Forest Hills Central was L set at 24-24, with big kills the final league jamboree of minutes 38.55 seconds. He 1 I fl I coming from Jessica Marvin the season Wednesday in was one of three guys not third with 71 points, fol­ lowed by East Grand Rapids from Grand Rapids Christian and Cara Murphy and Grand Rapids. I in the top nine overall. His 73, Caledonia 110 and Caledonia's varsity boys' Marvin doing a great job of Lowell 149. teammates Bennett leading the Caledonia block cross country team had Josh “ J* 1 ■lir* ivT I Bordewyk led the Fighting and (16:58.18) Miller against the Sailor attack. Risner and Jensen Miller I A Marvin block earned the honored among the top run- (16:59.33) were tenth and Scots, finishing seventh in r** 19:28.75. Caledonia also had 11th respectively. Scots the point that tied the ners in the conference, while Caledonia also had Cody Olivia Schroder 22nd in set, but after a Sailor time­ Olivia Bordewyk from the Ifv 20:07.31, Holly Rave 23rd in Jakiel 16th in 17:09.30 and girls' team earned all-confer ­ out Mona Shores ’ Joelle r1’ • ' 20:10.68, Maggie Dejong Zach Feyen 17th in 17:10.71. Fisher had an attack roll over ence honors. The top seven Scots were 28th in 20:24.03 and Allie The boys’ team from the net and into an open spot Donalson 31st in 20:24.03. ip-r***v^ all among the top 26 overall, the court. The Sailors Caledonia also had Cody on Despite having the top &J? * closed out the victory on the Jakiel and Jordan Bennett with Flynn Darby 19th in 17:12.78 and Owen Woltjer three runners, the Wildcats next point, as Raelyn Sells named all-conference honordidn’t get the fifth score it 26th in 17:35.72. hit a serve that the line judge able mention. Grand Rapids Christian's needed to stay ahead of the Those four guys helped ruled caught the back edge of power the Fighting Scots to a Benny Briseno and Mark Eagle girls. Ellie Leonard the end line for an ace. DeJong battled for the day's won the race in 18:22.03, Caledonia returned to OK runner-up finish in the with Bailey Johnson second individual title, with Briseno and White Conference action league Wednesday, and Chelse in 18:35.71 edging his teammate overall for the season, behind Thursday, falling 25-19, 25in third 16:08.20 to 16:08.49. East VanSpronsen *0 20, 25-18 at Forest Hills Grand Rapids Christian. 18:48.54. The Eagles took Grand Rapids’ Matthew Central. Eagles Grand Rapids Christian ’ s Levitt was third in 16:25.93. Wednesday's jamboree with Adrianna Bunce had a Rachel Warners was fourth Grand Rapids Christian Caledonia’s Cara Murphy rises up to hit an attack team-high 12 kills for the 22 points. Caledonia’s boys in 19:12.77. earned a share of the girls' were second with 59, fol ­ Scots and setter Kara against Mona Shores Saturday at East Kentwood High lowed by East Grand Rapids title in the conference by Armock recorded 24 assists. School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Rangers got 12 kills from Rachel Bouma and 25 i assists from Mya Udell. Thornapple Area Soccer Club The Fighting Scots play a 1 SOCCER J OK pair of White (TASC) Conference matches this 9 week, at home against X 'S; Lowell Tuesday and at East Grand Rapids Thursday. I 11 t r I'd f —• IBM® Full Service Body Shop 1 fill $ Attention: Middleville, Caledonia, Hastings, Wayland and surrounding areas Wheel Alignments Auto Glass Installation Insurance Work Welcome Visa & MasterCard Accepted • • • • iw' TRYOUTS GIVE THE GIFT OF St NEWS! 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All tryout candidates will receive an email or phone call from the team coach advising whether he has been accepted on a team. cn s more information. Visit our website: www.thornappleareasoccerclub.com •• •• �Page 18/The Sun and News, Saturday, October 19, 2013 £ Rival Saxons end Trojan soccer team’s season by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Both teams did their best to take advantage of the rainy, windy conditions in Middleville Tuesday. Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg each scored a goal from about 40 yards out with the wind at its back during the Division 2 boys’ soccer district opener inside Bob White Stadium. The Trojans’ long goal, by Ben Raab, gave them the lead midway through the first half. The long score by the Saxons’ Matt Johnson gave his team the lead mid­ way through the second half, and proved to be the game­ winner as Hastings topped the Trojans 3-2. “That’s what I told my boys to do, ‘give it a chance, that’s all you have to do,”’ said Hastings head coach Ben Conklin. “You never know. The second half we were able to just maintain possession as much as possi­ ble considering the condi­ tions. That’s not our normal style of play by any stretch, but you’ve got to do what’s going to work for the game and if it’s going to work for this game, great, we’ll get the ‘W’ and we’ll move on to the next one.” The next one was a district semifinal meeting with Grand Rapids Christian at Grand East Rapids Thursday, which the Saxons won 2-1 to advance to today’s (Oct. 19) district final against the host Pioneers. Raab’s goal gave the Thomapple Kellogg’s Wes Morgan looks to contain Hastings’ Carson Williams along the sideline during Tuesday’s Division 2 District Opener in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Trojans’ a 2-1 lead in the first half Monday. The Saxons found themselves, like so many times earlier this season, down at the half. “I don’t know what it is. I honestly don’t,” Conklin said of his team’s ability to overcome second-half deficits. “We have played well in first halves as well, but it seems like sometimes ■!4 we get mentally out of it and we wait. We hold back a lit­ tle bit. 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Williams' first goal tied the game at 1-1, before Raab put his team up for the remainder of the first half. “The only thing we ask these guys is ‘did you leave everything on the field?”’ said TK head coach Larry Jachim. “They did, and that’s all we can ask for. I’m proud of what they did. They hus­ tled. There was a good possi­ bility I really felt it could B'smrm 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE i / *• f ’ _______ - DE BEER R E F I N I S H 4 4 MME GREEN One of the first shops in the area to do our part in protecting the environment with ECO friendly products that are the future and state of the art products for yout automotibles finish! r 1 M SttM £ NATLABASE* THINNER I r— 4 WATtMAM* r — Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner O* fill C, * •— 616-891-0150 “ ... .. 9-1S1 ■> mum, < 1 t — ■ -- oi vita( WATERBASE* I I ! 9 «■» MM BX gs 3 B MM 1 MU 977 110 Johnson St, Caledonia • ww.edsbody.com OPEN 7:30 TO 5:00 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY K? I Thornapple Kellogg’s Tom Williamson (18) and Hastings’ Austin Haywood both try to recover from a collision to get their feet on the ball during Monday’s Division 2 District Opener in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) have gone either way, and it didn't go ours.” Jachim said he expected Hastings to chip the ball ahead to forwards Brody Madden and Carson Williams, who were the top two goal-scorers in the OK Gold Conference this fall, especially in the second half. He was hoping a few of those passes ahead would roll to his keeper or pass the end line, and prevent the Saxons from getting good •I« chances. . Madden and Williams were both able to get some good chances against TK keeper Andrew Rhoades, who made seven saves in the contest. He didn’t have to stop the ball on some of the Saxons’ best scoring chances. “When they focus more on putting it on the frame, the power will sort itself out. It’s the accuracy that is our biggest issue,” Conklin said. “It shows when they do put them on frame, even against a good goalkeeper, in the first half I think Brody had some chances he would have loved to have back early on, " 0 but fortunately we just kept in it and kept getting them and made it count.” The Saxons did a great job of winning the 50/50 balls in the midfield, especially in the second half, to create some of those scoring oppor­ tunities. The Hastings defense was solid, as was keeper Taylor Harding who made six saves. Harding had a few balls slip off his finger tips, but cor­ ralled the ball soon enough to prevent the Trojans from getting off many second­ chance shots. AS 1 $1® Ml TK girls second at Gold finale, David Walter wins boys’ race Six Trojans and five Sailors came across among the top 13 finishers in the girls’ race at the OK Gold Conference Meet at Johnson Park in Grandville. They clearly had. the top two teams in the conference, and South Christian was clearly better than Thomapple Kellogg, at least Tuesday. The Sailors clinched the outright OK Gold Conference championship, led by individual champion Alexis Miller who came in with a time of 19 minutes 6.8 seconds. Thomapple Kellogg, led by runner-up Melissa Winchester (19:49.0), was second with 44 points, fol­ lowed by Hastings 98, Grand Rapids Catholic Central 101, Wayland 108 and Ottawa Hills NTS. The only two girls among the top 13 not from South Christian or TK were Wayland freshman Emily Gray who was fourth in 20:38.3 and Hastings senior Trista Straube who was eighth in 20:55.1. South Christian took the title by having its top five scorers all finish before TK’s second runner. The Trojan team had Olivia Lamberg ninth in 21:06.3, Rachael Gorton tenth in 21:11.5, Taylor Ward 11th in 21:21.0, Bryn Beyer 12th in 21:22.3 and Janie Noah 13th in 21:24.7. Ahead of that Trojan pack for the Sailors were Megan Schwartz in third place (20:24.4), Amanda Montgomery fifth (20:48.7), Alyssa Schwartz sixth (20:52.7) and Bailey Montgomery seventh (20:53.5). Grand Rapids Catholic Central was a little too deep for anyone on the boys’ side to keep pace with. The Cougars boys clinched a conference crown by win­ ning Tuesday with 47 points. Hastings was second with 62, followed by South Christian 73, Thornapple Kellogg 79, Wayland 98 and Ottawa Hills 149. Thornapple Kellogg’s David Walter was the indi­ vidual champion, coming in at 17:14.6, Catholic Central had the next two finishers, Rylan Jaglowski (17:24.9) and Andrew Truszkowski (17:33.5). The top of the Saxon pack followed those two Cougars, with Chance Miller fourth in 17:41.5, Ronnie Collins fifth in 17:41.8 and Sam Johnson sixth in 17:42.3. Hastings also had Jake Miller 15th in 18:18.6 and Alex Beauchamp 32nd in 19:11.1. Catholic Central’s three, four and five were Dylan Sykes seventh in 17:45.2, Isaiah Fox 14th in 18:17.4 and Christino Hoban 21st in 18:40.5. Behind Walter for TK, Luke Noah was 11th in 18:11.8, Conor Leach 13th in 18:15.1, Joe Gaikema 26th in 18:52.2 and Erik Walter 28th in 19:02.7. fafi 1 If' W® | ■■ * fafc 'C 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. 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The Trojans improved to 6-0 in league duals with Ja 113-70 lead over Grand Rapids Catholic Central in Hastings Thursday. * I I TK/Hastings closes the sea­ son of duals with a trip to Eaton Rapids Tuesday and a home conference match with Grand Rapids Union Thursday. Grand Rapids Catholic Central won seven of the 12 events, but TK/Hastings really made up for that with its depth. The Cougars didn't have a diver, so TK/Hastings scored 13 points in the div­ ing competition, led by Brie The Trojan team took two of the three relays, and had two of the three scoring four­ somes in all three relay races. The team of Hannah R •ashore, Betcher, Jennifer Tuokkola and Kourtney Dobbin won the 200-yard medley relay in 1:58.12 and Lauren Kroells, Kayla Kroells, Dobbin and Hayley Bashore teamed up to win the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:47.32. Hannah Bashore added a win in the 100-yard butter­ fly, touching the wall in 1:04.63. Even though the Cougars won the first three individual races of the night, the Trojan team had swimmers place second, third and fourth in the 200-yard freestyle, the Sheldon who scored 181.88 points. Raelee Olson was second with a score of 146.70 and Abbie Brower third with a score of 140.25. TK/Hastings also piled up »!• points in the 100-yard breast­ stroke, taking the top three »!• spots. Libby Betcher won the race in 1 minute 13.62 sec­ onds, with Sam Richardson second in 1:21.96 and McKayla Sheldon third in 1:22.59. Call for Sun & News ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7985 r LOTS OF 1-OWNER TRADES!! LOTS OF 1-OWNER TRADES!! 200-yard individual medley . also had Hannah Bashore in the MISCA Meet in a couple and in the 50-yard freestyle. Thornapple of individual events, and all Kellogg/Hastings had a team three relay teams. record broken Saturday at Hannah was 72nd in the Eastern Michigan University 200-yard individual medley at the Michigan with a time of 2:24.40. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 No. 44/November 2, 2013 TK wins regional title with 7 girls among top 40 ioH gni ooslq J sdJ ziviG bD yd fteiH .dulD / II I .njoi d! bib io qol )dT ig yriz now ptteno '8 12Uj ZfllSdJ isrnsa nuU2 ninoA ioirlw natal tool 8 IT aiil guod) jolted :qna8 i T‘ by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Four girls' teams, includ­ ing Thornapple Kellogg, placed two runners among the top 15 at Saturday's Division 2 Regional hosted by Carson City-Crystal at the Fish Creek Sportsman's Club. It was what runners three, four, five, six and even seven did that put the Trojans at the top of the pack though. Thomapple Kellogg's var­ sity girls' cross country team won the regional champi­ onship Saturday in Carson City, finishing the day with just 87 points. The top three teams and top 15 individuals earned spots in this Saturday’s Division 2 Lower Peninsula State Finals, which will be at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. “It surprised even me. I surprises like pleasant though,” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Tammy Benjamin. “1 really thought this was Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ cross country team celebrates its championship Saturday at the Division 2 Regional meet hosted by Carson City-Crystal at the Fish Creek Sportsman’s Club. (Photo by Brett Bremer) going to be a little tougher today. The kids ran well, which is what we always The kids ran very <expect. ' _ well. They did what they were supposed to do. I’m just surprised that we won it, but I’ll take it.” The Trojan girls' team will be joined at the state finals by David Walter from the TK boys' team. He was ninth in the Division 2 boys' race Saturday. It wasn’t totally clear right after the race whether or not the TK ladies had finished in the top three, let alone won a regional title. Forest Hills Northern was second, with 92 points, DeWitt fourth with 103 and St. Johns fourth with 116. All three of those teams had two girls’ finish before the Trojans’ top runner, junior Melissa Winchester who was ninth in 19 minutes 50.9 sec­ onds. St. Johns even had three girls finish before TK's second runner, runner. Olivia Lamberg, who was 15th in 20:06.4. Lamberg, a sophomore, was one ■of five Trojans though who had their best times of the season Saturday. Junior Janie Noah was 18th in 20:25.5, senior Bryn Beyer 22nd in 20:34.0, fresh­ man Rachel Gorton 23rd in 20:35.9 and senior Shelbi Shepherd 31 st in 20:53.8. TK’s seventh runner, Taylor Ward, was 39th in the field of 101 runners with a time of 21:07.2. Noah, Beyer, Gorton and Shepherd all finished before the fourth runner from Forest Hills Northern and DeWitt, and Shephered was just one place behind the fourthi run­ ner from St. Johns. Ward fin­ ished before the fifth St. Johns runner though. “It was just crazy,” Beyer said. “We were over there, coming back from our warm­ up and our coach ran up to us and she was like, you know no matter how we finish we are a team still. She told us that Winchester qualified individually and that Lamberg qualified individu­ ally, and then she was like and 1 just can't believe it, but we won the whole thing. “It was crazy. I think See CROSS COl/NTRY, page 15 removed in Caledonia Donation boxes to be I KO 8 ) enoh xoqqoq oiisool Item b loriT woIIbH i .noon <■ rit yd HfijisM by Fran Faverman Staff Writer •oxes requesting dona­ tions of shoes and clothing popped up recently at two locations in the Village of Caledonia Centre mall and in a mall on the east side of M- 37 in Caledonia Township. The boxes carry a logo for the Childhood Disease Research Foundation and a phone number. The organi­ zation’s website says the charity is raising funds for research into a diagnostic test for childhood diseases. According to village man­ ager Sandy Ayers, it took the foundation quite a while to respond to her phone call made after learning that the charity's performance is questionable. Ayers says she i was also surprised to leani from local businesses on whose property the boxes were located that they had not authorized the placement of the boxes. As a result of her phone call, the charity is arranging to have the boxes I * i/ 4 X •3d A’q • 'h What the organization’s removed. Scott Shurlow, whose website does not say is that company owns the site in the members of its board of Village of Caledonia Centre directors and its executive mall where two boxes are director are all employees of located, told the Sun and a Canadian firm that will News he definitely had not receive any grants from the authorized them and said the foundation. Janet Elandvillage office was taking care Greenhaigh, the organiza­ tion’s executive director, is of getting them removed. Nicholas Diephouse, also the executive vice-presi­ property manager for the site dent of Hygea Life Sciences, where the former Monterey Inc., the company supposed­ Grille is located, said he did ly engaged in doing research not like the sound of the pro­ to create a test that, with posal and turned it down. complete accuracy within 90 Nevertheless, the box is seconds, will diagnose all the childhood diseases a child there. Attempts to reach the may have or for which the appropriate Chemical Bank child may be a candidate. While the aim may be officer, which is the owner through foreclosure of the laudable the performance is shopping center immediately not. The charity is part of a north of the Ace Hardware group of three charities that location, were unsuccessful by press time. See BOXES, page 3 In This Issue V Which one is the greatest pumpkin? i his farmer outfit is out looking for the perfect pumpkin for Thomas Grabemeyer, 1 1/2, of Middleville, dressed in children and families attending the Middleville Fall Festival Saturday after“wen -d won prizes for best costumes. The event --sponsored photos and award-winning costumes inside. (Photo by Julie by the Downtown Development Authority. See more [ Makarewicz) . • Commission recommends denial of PUD amendment • Davenport holds exercise to simulate gunman on campus • Saxon boys and TK girls score Barry County titles • Scot teams each send one to cross country state finals �Page 2/The Sun and News Saturday. November 2. 2013 Caledonia Methodist hosting holiday sale Caledonia United Methodist Church will have its second annual holiday decor and bake sale from 9 a m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. al the church at 250 Vine - • — ’ — <■-- ■» J r e - ~ * J k 4 <r-'i Sl 2S8 The sale will include gen­ tly used holiday decor, « as well as a large selection of baked gfxxis and holiday treats for sale. £ rs JT & f z -“3 n I Veterans Day program set at TKHS Thomapple Kellogg High School will host its third annual Veterans Day pro­ gram at 10 a m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the high school. All area veterans are invit­ ed to attend and arc encour­ aged to wear their uniforms, if able, and submit a photo to the high school. Lunch will be served to veterans after the service. — - 1 1 ' •is - — « r — «‘k - A Visitors and veterans should park in the athletics lobby parking lot off Bender Road. Veterans should arrive between 9:) 5 and 9:30 a.m. to be seated. Veterans planning to attend should call Becky Otto at the high school, 269795-5441. Photos can be submitted electronically to botto @ tk school s.org. * ■OB -1 * • jr - •~ x* r •’ ■ ’: * Boy Scouts complete challenging canoe trip Members of the Middleville Boy Scout Troop 105 completed a high-adventure canoe trip this summer in the Upper Peninsula. Ten scouts and four adults traveled to Germfask in Schoolcraft County where they rented seven canoes to float down the Manistique River toward Lake Michigan for three days. The scouts and parent advisors spent between 18 and 20 hours on the river and camped along the riverbank and in the clearings in the woods each night. They soon realized the Manistique River, at that time of year at least, is a fairly slow-moving river requiring lots of paddling. During the trip, they encountered many obstacles in the river and flood debris that made the trip more challenging. After the canoe trip the scouts also drove up to Lake Superior and hiked along the shore­ line. Pictured are (from left) Ryley Cisler, Soren Wright, Ryan Smelker, Kyle Makarewicz, Evan Smelker, Michael Moore, Merle Simmons III, Neil Hoskins, Cass Kramer and Aaron Czarnecki. (Photo provided) r1 . ji & Commission recommends denial of PUD amendment by F ran l a verman Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission voted 6-1 at its October meeting to deny the request by North Kraft l^akc Ventures for a second, west-facing sign of 75 square feet on its build­ ing. The vote followed the required public hearing on (he propmed amendment to the Farmers Insurance build­ ing Planned Unit Development for its Prairie Creek Office Park. lorn Gregwer, represent­ ing the company, said it would be willing to give up the 32-square-foot monu­ ment sign in front of the building to get the second, larger sign on the building. Currently, the building will have one large sign facing south. He said the second sign, facing M-6, was needed to enable clients and employ­ ees to find the building. He also said Campbell Insurance had received permission for two larger signs on its build­ ing. Gregwer s request was opposed by representatives of Campbell Insurance, an adjoining tenant whose pri­ vacy, accordini V to owner Don Collins, would be infringed upon. It was noted that the company had pur­ posely purchased the larger site to be able to justify its signage exception. Planner Lynee Wells, in her memo to the commis­ sion, said the commissioners should consider two issues in their discussion. The first is the request for additional signage warranted by the building placement and configuration within the development thus conform­ ing to the PUD design con­ cept. The second concerns the additional signag's con­ formity to the township’s vision for the M-6 corridor. It is the conformance with the vision in the master plan for the M-6 corridor that created most of the problem for North Kraft Lake Ventures because the site is an interior site. % CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is seeking volunteers to participate on a Growth Committee to provide input regard­ ing future projects related to facility needs. The committee will meet weekly through­ out November and early December. Residents may contact Kelly Clark at the administration offices at 891-8185 or via email at kellyclark@calschools.org to express their interest in serving on the committee. omzszsc 1 m ou 9357 Cherry Nalley (In the D&W Plaza), Caledonia \ (616) 891-1139Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30-7:30 Manicures • Pedicures • Deluxe • Organic • Acrylic i Peter Murray, facilities manager for Farmers Insurance, supported the request sayin; that it had been approved by the Prairie Creek Associatipn. He feels that Farmers Insurance will be continuing to add facili­ ties. Commission Chair Archie Warner asked Gregwer if the intention was to advertise on M-6. Gregwer replied that that was not the intention. Commissioner Mike Kelly said the building sign would not be far from the monu­ ment sign in front of the building. Commissioner Duane Gunnink commented the proposed signage was a lot of signage for the size of the building, which is 9,997 square feet. He added he did not think it was needed. Commissioner Adam Paariberg declined to com­ ment saying that the PUD preceded his tenure on the commission. Commissioner Don Koopmans said that most of the exceptions granted, espe­ to cially Davenport University, were for direc­ tional signs. Kelly returned to the discussion saying that Campbell Insurance had bought several lots and the Davenport exceptions for larger signs had been granted because the 75-foot signs could not be seen from M-6. Commissioner Jodi Marlink felt the additional signage was a violation of the PUD concept. She moved to rec­ ommend to the township board that the board adhere •J /, r f■ FREE ® s3 OFF -OR- 5 OFF Expires 11/9/13 I I • I I I I I I I I I 9 • < I • I I MANICURE ~ OR' PEDICURE Expires 11/9/13 ■ REG. MANICURE ■ I I I I I • I I I • I I I I I I AND PEDICURE $30°° I I I Expires 11/9/13 MUST PRESENT COUPON. NOT VALID WITH OTHER OFFERS. EXPIRES 11/9/13. V r Call anytime lor Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 to the PUD concept. Warner clarified that a “yes" vote would be to deny the request. Commissioner Ric Parent was the dissenting vote on the 6-1 decision. Also before the commis­ sion was a request by Bertram Reynolds, of 7777 Sunset Court, for a special exception permit. His origi­ nal request for a special use permit had been tabled at the commission's September meeting because of uncer­ tainty about where his request actually belonged. An opinion from township attorney James Brown clari­ fied that as a special excep­ tion use, his request belonged in the planning commission. Reynolds supplied the data requested by the commission. including an approval from the architec­ tural committee of the home­ owners' association and a withdrawal of their original objection and a complete site plan. The commission unanimously approved the special exception use permit with three stipulations: submis­ sion of required permits and approvals, confirmation by Wells that she has received the materials, and use of the building only for storage. Betty Gajewski, appearing for the West Michigan Environmental Study group. explained in her presentation that the group wanted Caledonia to become a part­ ner in efforts to contain water runoff on site rather than having the water flow into drains and be lost. It is part of an effort to promote low-impact development. Warner noted that some of what Caledonia could do was already being done and state law required property own­ ers to take responsibility for the effect of their runoff water on neighboring proper­ ties. The next regularly sched­ uled meeting of the commis­ sion will be Monday. Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. in the township offices, 8196 Broadmoor Ave. I (IF- .'I ikf**1 «■!>> Hi I jolt Indi r xtalitta tau fir lelsad i ■‘M Tech seminars added to Barry County economic summit, expo I he annual Barry County Economic Development Summit and Business Expo returns Thursday Nov 7 and will include technology breakout sessions. A keynote speech and business __ awards will be delivered from 10 a.m. to noon. George Erickceck of the W. E. Upjohn Institute will deliver his 2014 economic outlook. Dan Manning from ConnectMI will speak on creating a bet­ ter economy through broadband. Awards will _ be _j presented to area businesses. From noon to 3 p.m., guests can enjoy a roving lunch within the business expo and choose from a vari­ ety of 30-minute breakout sessions on subjects such as document management, social media, QuickBooks, getting the most from an iPad and more. The cost for the entire day — including lunch and pro­ grams — is $10. The summit will be at the Barry Expo Center, 1350 N. M-37 Highway, between Hastings and Middleville. For more information, call the Economic Development Alliance, 269-945-2454, or email carol@mibarry.com. I I• I ^0 r i I I fon �The Sun and News, Saturday, November 2, 2013/ Page 3 Davenport holds exercise to simulate gunman on campus 1> ft & : 'Ufe x 11 ... * *J :c ** 3 IcV.. ■ t L* !*• *4^ 'll friH W T 5U fa bfa| Si tjg- '***' ?S i^Jnistas T»l|(p ClItdoQDt fata kt a 4 r- vtntfi xr bir to hate » nu fad motel! i mips priis fir-* hi dr••• vauids? hasisi by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Davenport University and the Kent County Sheriff Department's Tactical Apprehension and Confrontation team held a combined training and simu­ lated gunman-on-campus exercise in Snedden Hall at the W.A. Lettinga campus in Caledonia Friday afternoon, Oct. 25. Communications officer Rick Jensen, representing the university, said the training was part of a series of exer­ cises at other campuses of the university. He said planning for it had begun several months earlier and they were able to align the needs of the school and the sheriff's department. In preparation for the exer­ cise, most of Snedden Hall had been closed to students and staff except for those who volunteered to participate in the exercise. Shall in Filmaker, executive director of security for the campus, said the partnership with the department provided an opportunity to educate staff and students on what to do in such a situation. She added they engage in this type of Ll. training each year. Troy Woodwyk. comLt. Troy Woodwyk, com­ mander of the detachment, praised Davenport for offering the opportunity for collaborative training. Members of Davenport’s own security staff, clad in yellow vests Members of the tactical apprehension and confrontation team proceed cautiously up the stairs during a training exercise Oct. 25. (Photo by Michael Croff) —* ■—'**■** While his team members charge up the stairs in search of an assumed gunman, another member of the tactjca| apprehension and confrontation team covers thej|, backs A|| sjmu|ated firearms were made of bright- * “lored PlastiC' <Ph0,° MiChaSl Cro,° over their blue uniforms, also participated. “Every time we hear of an incident, it enhances our efforts,” said Woodwyk, adding that the objective is always to “get on the scene to stop : _ the violence, get people outside, and neutralize the party.” Scripts for four scenarios had been written. A major actor in the scenarios was Detective Jason Richards, who played the role of “the bad guy.” The scenarios were played on the first and second floors of the building. The tactical team entered from the department's mobile command center and searched hallways and restrooms first before proceeding to the sec­ ond story. In one scenario, the staff of the financial aid office was evacuated. In another, the staff quickly evacuated the second story via the stairs. Gunshots sounded and, in all four scenarios, Richards later told the Sun and News, he was dead. None of the team members appeared to have been wounded by him. The exercise was followed by a debriefing session from which media covering the exercise was barred. J PiM I I b ■— • & ■3 *7 rt 1j , I I > !•- [%> r 1 l /! I- n -• I > • ■■ 11 >• Three students at Davenport University are evacuat­ ed from the second story of Snedden Hall. (Photo by Michael Croff) BOXES, continued from page 1 M ■ i to MS raw OK j 4 —a. |»®3SB -HL MOfc'll® fc®•I«J31* jjgu 1 3I? gtsivii appear to be run by the same people. Two of them, the Optimal Medical Foundation and the National Charity for Cancer Research also have websites. The fourth, the Association for Breast Cancer Research website came up as a blank page, which suggests that it is inac­ tive at the present time. The Childhood Disease Research Foundation lists its headquarters as Fremont, CA and it is currently being investigated by the office of the Attorney General of California. Its right to oper­ ate has been suspended in W IO , CXJ ’ o Iowa. It is also being sued by a retired professor of medi­ cine, who maintains that he has never been an advisor or consultant to the foundation and his name was used with­ out his permission. The largest grant made by the foundation appears to be $10,000 to Hygea Life Sciences. The Optimal Medical Foundation appears to be the parent organization. Formed in Canada in 1999, the foun­ dation was suspended by the Canadian government for violating regulations regard­ ing how much charities can spend in fund-raising efforts Philanthropy give the organ­ and doing business with izations a failing grade. For related companies. The foun­ example, Charity Watch, org dation has relocated to a site stresses the importance of in Sault Ste Marie. Michigan basic documents to guide does not consider such con­ giving decisions: an annual cerns to be a regulatory report, completely audited financial statements, and the issue. Internal Revenue Three of the companies U.S. are registered with the chari­ Service Form 990 which is table trust division of the required to receive an open­ Michigan Attorney General's book rating for transparency. office. The notice above the Besides the two organiza­ registration information does tions noted, another useful advise residents that the state site for information is makes no effort to determine irs.gov/charitableorganizatheir legitimacy and recom- tions, which characterizes mends checking with other groups by their status, sources of information. 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Rodgers Ct. • Caledonia, Michigan L �* ♦/The Sun and New* SaJurday. November 2. 2013 10CAI CHURCH DIRECTORY baptist (church alaska Dutton ‘United HcformecC Cfiurcfi Middleville Wesleyan Church 6950 Hanna Laka Ave SE • Caledonia. Ml 49316 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville. M! 49333 • 945-1555 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life ro Sunday Senncet 930 Aft - fenhc 11W AM - Sunday School •/p \No<6 6W PM - Aom BMe Study PM - SUM Mnstria Our raw « to raenha fistf mt «gur cjomuunud taftMwv of Jm om Mito *• fUKt uur ownrnt^ty fl* taw £>» Brian f Htmwn, Morning 9 30am Evening 6 00 pm Radio Broadcast Sun 6 00 pm WHIR 102 9 FM 698-6850 www duttonurc org I BRICHTSIDE Church church Peal Relevant. Relational. 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CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH AntEvanuHica ownanl Community Services: 10:00 a.m. Traditional 8:30UH Contemporary 11 am Sunday School Ribk Class 9 45 a.m \uncn **uhNt dunng sen kt 8436 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia. Ml 49316 Morninq/NStar ...„9 45 a.m. ...IKK) a.m .. 6100 pan —. ft 45 p.m ...4:49 pm ,...4:45 p.m Sundai Mfimmg W'wvhfp Saricx hund»i Ftcnmg Service... ftedneadat Sftodmt Mtmatnc* 14<-dne»d»< Mid Prmw ..... Wcdmvdaj W'ird of lafctJulw .. ........... 10.-00 a.m. ........... 11:00 a.m. Weds. 6.30 p m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thur*. 9:30 a m. Make J Jvia * [Sunday IjKuird near the comer of M-37 and McCann 7240 BT Street SE Caledonia, Ml 4ft31 ft 61B-OftB-ft1O4 AH walks. One faith Sundin Services: 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday........ ••MM••4III .... 4 00 pm Sunday .......... ......9:30 am Sunday (Spanish Mass) ......5.00 pm I* i>1 If. i A HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH rian Traditional: 9 AM 405 N M >7 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269 945 5461 Saturday Evening Mass..................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a m. &. 11:00 a m. Conudering becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 2Mi Vine Street iM-37 to Emmonw to Vine) 10.-00 a.m. Worship. II 15 a.m Sunday School for All Ages Elementary Youth meets 2nd Thun, (a 6 p m Middle School Youth meet* WrdncMlayu (a 6 p.m High School Youth meets Sundays 6 p.m Rev. Jodie R Messner. Pastor Church Office: 616-891 8669 Fan: 616-891 8648 www.calednniaumc org 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Al Strouse Royle Bailard Contemporary: 11 AM fiurui i* 9669 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia Phone. 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycalcdonia org QTbe (£>[b QTime itlcthobigt (Church Sunday Worship Senior Poftor Phone; (269) 948-2261 Good Shepherd ’ Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) Worship............................................ 930 a.m. Web lite http://goodthepherdkrm.googlepage’i com Pastor Terry Ken it? Church: (269) 795-2391 20 State Street Middleville, Ml Church phone (269) 795-8816 J^cv. Will Clegg, Pastor Helping ()thers Through (rod's Loving (fraie HW I’ClK r< Huh 114 < h\h HOI HI 19 A full Gospel Bible Church where "Everybody is Somebody” MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Come worsHip witH us 708 W. Main Street Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-9623 J / —i ■ Saturday: 6:00pm Sunday: 9:00am, 10:30am, 12: P ^cornerstone Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service /V '///<' Bible C 4 h u re I > Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a m Sunday Worship |10:30 a.m. & 6 p tn. Jr. & Sr. Youth Group 6:00 p.m. Wednesday AWANA 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer 6:45 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES AT 8 io * 11KJ0AM Sunday School for all ages at IO00AM Interim Pastor, ( harlei Steiner H’UH' whitnr n tile bible org V." church - t www c omersf onemi org Pastor Tony Shumaker www.umcrniddleville.o n I ^1 Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www WhitneyvilleFellowship org - 616-868-0621 Middleville United Methodist Church 9:00 a m. Sunday Service 11 i R— ~^l^>«* 4935 Whitneyville Ave Located between 52nl and 48”' St. middlevillecrc org Office: (269)795-9266 • Fellowship Church Rev Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 r IFCA Whitneyville "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH’ 111 Church St I "Celebrating SO Yean in 2(U2" 10:00 a.m, 5:30 p.m. Children’s ministry during worship 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue ^7//<//„< 8655 Whiincyville Avenue. Alto (616)891-8661 Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Allo www.lakesidecommunfty.org ------------ Schedule of Services:-------------Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10.00 a m. Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. GOD'S WORD NOURISHES Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Lakeside Contemporary Worship ............................. 9:30 a m Sunday School.............................................. |O:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosse her Church Office: (616) 868-6402 Confessions of Truth «■ Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 CHRISTIAN REFORMED 0 trt 9266 Parmelee Road Peace ' •«'»<* r/orship MIDDLEVILLE PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School........................................ 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Clast..................................... 11:00 a.m, ,wr« SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9 30am/11am riuMiiiij .Hi* C/iin Ji Jll II' ,111,1 tlllVIUj/l II' www.FlrstChurchHaftlngs.org t AftociMt Parlor Phone . (616) 068-6437 A d 74 l-il Yankee Springs Bible Church TUftE Comer of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. * WW' Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Ipving) V//V/I4V 9:15 A.M Morning Prayer • 10.00 A M Holy Communion PI Rev David I Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http //netrninstres cxg/see/churches exe/ch 17897 E3 B—l A Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the I ruth from Godi Word. Morning Wordlip............................................. 10:00 a.m. — Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended NurseryI 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 08800318 « •«* •• w • • ■’h So, 'Wit ■H :>% ■■ A �The Sun and News, Saturday. November 2, 2013/ Page 5 Thornapple Kellogg students present fall play _________________ — « 1.1 «- * I ■- I■ -T r 'Jz/ * ■ L A - ; 4! 1 I K'[?• \v '' r r > -■'I-. iiv kv * S - I * i L< TFi 51 a u A & i ii % s. ■ ML v -Ar 2-3 • •</ a ** N 1 ♦/a 1 *- .4.5- r. rS f'i ll 11 r P/ f < <. f, - I * Ai 1 I ■ L f •) /— 1 r li 1 I Jager Flikkema scolds Maggie Doherty while she’s being sheltered by Amy Cutlip as TKHS students pre­ pare for the fall play. V \ it. /■■J I, liV*’ * — Uk $ f IK .* 7 < IKM k ?c;. S k * 4 \ u . •A School students will present “The Man Who Came To Dinner” at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 and 9. The performances take place in the high school audiJ torium. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for senior citizens, for Thornapple Kellogg students and for children younger than six years of age. The play is under the direction of Tricia Rickert. More than 25 high school students are involved in the fall production. Tickets can be reserved online at www.tkschools.org or may be purchased at the door prior to the show. Thornapple Kellogg High Xsll * ** -w' • Ti ’ MJ GREAT RATES & LOCAL SERVICING ■ Dann Mulder I • Personal Service • Experienced Lenders Mil —— J • No Application Fee 7 MtkX It Emily Davidson and Nate Ryfiak are among the 25plus Thornapple Kellogg High School students involved in the fall production. TKHS students Maddy VerHey and Aaron Czarnecki rehearse a scene in “The Man Who Came To Dinner.” Pheasant restoration initiative meeting planned Thursday I ’ III I The Pheasant Restoration Call Dann Mulder at Initiative will hold the first of 616.891.2530 or apply at meetings www.unitedbankofmichigan.com quarterly on I NML5H133188 Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 0 o p.m. to discuss and to organ ­ tt MORTGAGE UNITED BANK CORPORATION ize local support for its pro­ gram. the meeting will be held at the Luella Collins ✓c Community Center, 419 c 126th Ave., Shelbyville. All I meetings are open to the gen­ eral public and all landown­ ers and area residents are welcome. The initiative includes the Tribe Gun Lake of Indians, Pottawatomi Pheasants Forever. Michigan Natural Department of Resources and Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Meeting goals include I connecting private landown^^^etolopy ers in Allegan and Barry County who share a common Thornapple Kellogg High School students rehearse for their upcoming perform269-205-2445 • 620 S. Broadway, Middleville “ interest in raising and hunting pheasants, developing a local ances. Pictured (from left) are Jacob Emery, Marlee Willshire, Jason Martin and Clinic Hours: M-W-F 9:30 3:30; Th. 12:00 6:00; Sat. 8:00 3:00 f facebook group of landowners to Heather Price. restore wild pheasant popula­ tions in southwest Michigan, Caledonia United Methodist Church outlining a strategy to devel­ op a local Pheasant Presents its Second Annual Restoration group, and gain­ Holiday Decor Sale ing an understanding of what Bake Sale a local pheasant restoration xlr * group could accomplish in Barry and Allegan counties. For more information Come to the Caledonia United remains The accident pronounced dead at the was A 52-year-old Belding about the program, visit the under investigation. Methodist Church at 250 Vine St. scene. man was killed in a oneMDNR website, www.michifor a grand selection of gently used | vehicle accident in Irving gan.gov/dnr. To RSVP, call Shawn Township Friday, Oct. 25. fall and winter holiday decor. Barry County Sheriffs McKenney at 269-792-1968 Or indulge your sweet tooth with a Saturday Hours deputies were called to the or 616-260-4361. - •Professional Services! great selection of baked goods. accident on Woodschool Great Product Selections! Road near Sisson Road at www.caledoniavisioncenter.com about 7 p.m. According to police, the One Day Only 4 driver, Mark Edwin Byrne, 4s Saturday, November 9 - 9AM - 3PM was northbound on Woodschool Road when his Caledonia American Legion 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 250 Vine is in the village, north off Post 305 vehicle left the east shoulder Thursday • 6:30 p.m. of the road and hit a tree. He • Emmons, just west of M-37 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. * i I / 5 ' M ■ Ki • w •• • n... 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Ml Purchase onto, or caM 231-947-RIDE (7433) www prandtraverMtoura com 1 www.^randtrawrwtMMoom^com * November Sal 20% Fabrics Excludes sale Hems Sale ends 1150 13 to to to to to to to — Pray for our Troops— 718 E Olaia St Haaungt 945-9673 OHBN Mrxittev ThufMhr * am 4 90 pm F nO»» « «rr> 7 talurt»T 8 X jr . Financial FOCUS k ■fl to Provided bv Andrew McFadden •F of Edward Jones standard size shoe box and filling it with age appropri­ ate gifts for a boy or girl Some gift ideas include school supplies such as pens, pencils, crayons, markers, stamps and ink pads, paper, solar calculators and picture books. Toys such as stuffed animals, yo yo-yos, jump ropes as well as hygiene items including tooth brush­ es. wash cloths. combs and brushes are also welcome Miscellaneous items such as 1 -shirts. KK'ks. sunglasses, hair dips and toy jewelry, or flashlights with extra batter also les will provide immense assistance Anyone may bring a shoe box filled with gifts to the church for delivery. The church is located at 250 Vine Street Volunteers will be work­ ing at the church from 4 to 7 p.m Monday. Nov. IX through Friday. Nov. 22. from noon to 3 p.m Saturday, Nov 23 and Sunday. Nov. 24, and from 10 a m to noon Monday. Nov. 25. For more detail* about how to get involved, how to prepare a box. or where to find drop-off locations, visit w w w' samantanspurse org/w hat-we-do/operationchriMmas-child. Hutof Ctowtera RcA-Up Sfaflon a What does debt ceiling resolution mean to investors? After plenty of haggling, and a fair amount of political theater. Congress reached a last minute agreement to raise the debt ceiling and end the partial government shut down Most people would agree that a fully functioning government that can pay its bills on time is a positive thing — and it’s ceria in I) good news for investors, because a default on the part of the U.S government lxmid have had serious reper­ cussions in the financial mar kets But what i next? We may find out fairly mkhi. because the legislation that passed only funded the government through Jan 15 and raised the debt limit through Feb 7. But as an investor, you don’t have to wait until next year to respond to these ongoing political issues Consider taking the follow,n£ ^CP*; • htok for opportunities. llic stock market didn’t overread to io me the orama drama in Washington, Also, despite the likely short term drag on the economy caused by the partial government shut down. U.S. companies have shown that they are able to increase earnings, even w ith slow sales growth — and corporate earnings are a key driver of stock prices. These are all good signs for investors And stock valua­ tions (as measured by price to-eamings ratios) are rea­ sonably attractive So. now may be a pood time to pursue new investment opportuni­ ties, assuming the) re appro­ priate for your individual needs, goals and risk toler­ ance. • Re prepared for volatili­ ty. The financial markets ha st their “likes and “dis­ likes’ — and one thing they don’t like is uncertainty. So. despite the fact that the mar kets stood up pretty well dur­ ing the shutdow n debt ceil­ ing episode, it’s still quite possible that we’ll sec some volatility in th£ weeks ahead To prepare yourself for these potential fluctuations, you’ll want to own an appropriate mix of investments — which means you may need to rebalance your portfolio. A diversified portfolio can’t guarantee profit or protect against loss, but it can reduce the impact of volatility — and it can help keep you calm, too. • Re aware of interest rale movements. If the debt ceil­ ing had not been raised, it’s highly possible that we would have seen a spike in interest rates, which could have hurt the value of your bonds. (When interest rates rise, investors won't pay full price for existing bonds because they can get newly issued ones at the higher rates ) But even though we avoided this sccnanrt, you'll still need to be on the alert for interest-rate movements over the next several months — especially if the Federal Reserve discontinues its bond buying program, which is designed to help keep long term rates low . Still, it’s probably not a gcxxl idea to totally avoid bonds in antici pation of rising rales, because bonds can help bal­ ance your portfolio if stocks were to decline. Nonetheless, keep a close eye on the Fed’s actions, and be prepared to make changes if it appears that rales may indeed jump Apart from registering your opinion w ith your elect­ ed representatives, you can’t control what happens in Washington. But. no matter what political conflicts are taking place, you can control your investment decisions — and you can continue with a strategy that can help you make progress toward your long-term financial goals. 7'his article was written by Edward Jones for use h\ your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Be "SENSIBLE" about your water! SEE THE DIFFERENCE Local woman bringing Veterans Day film to Grand Rapids Over 35 years of experience AYNARD' IWATER CONDITIONING SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS IttIDFNTIAl • COMMtKClAl • INDUITtlAi L SERVICING AU MAKES AND MODELS ■ Calcium and Iron ruining your home & appliances? See the difference: • No iron stains • No hard water stains • (lean & dear water Stop in for your free water test! XYN ARD’S WATER conditioning Stop staining laundry, sinks ond showers, (all Today! Authorized PRO'S PICK'Dealer k 9980 Cherry Volley, Caledonia 49316 On the fomer of M 37 ond 100th Street Mon. 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He was a 2006 gradu­ ate of Thomapple Kellogg High School who had joined the Marines right out of high •I* two tours school. He served of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. His suicide is a tragedy Angie says she never wants another military family to face. So she’s helping spread the word about the increas­ ing number of soldier sui­ cides and what people can do to help. The movie is a feature film telling the story of Staff Sgt. Cole Lewis, a war-tom Manne who returns home o face his fiercest battle of all — the one against himself. Filmmaker Lorrel K Manning puts a human face on post-traumatic stress. Stop Soldier Suicide is the first national civilian notfor-profit organization dedi­ cated to preventing military suicide. 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A few lucky ones took home trophies for what was deemed the best costume for —I ■ , i4- ' At right: Peyton Hardy, 4, of Middleville carefully balances candy on a spoon in a relay race at the fall festival. •T nr* ^4 A ^-4— ,* * »• .. -Z . ku ■ ‘4 •> C. : ... I A I I7'' L f T -I > X Lx' r- ->:• 1IF L- > 4 /- X S Lit '0 4- I * #2 V 11 4 < 4/ •* 4. ** .v<_ <z->' X V •Z. • I *’ •r*/* X1 Il .. ? 4 Anen Kamble wins the pumpkin carving contest at the fall festival. —* I I - [ * I ’ tv- Detroit baseball players, princesses, ninjas, goblins and rock stars were in town Saturday for Middleville's fall festival as a prelude to Halloween. Families were invited to dress up for the occasion, which included trick-or-treating and a cos­ tume contest. The event, sponsored by the Downtown Development iJW 4 J 1 UjiiS 1 • r* rjf5i % r ■ * -. zw I * Z- V W + 1 to ^.4 < Jessey Ellard, 4, of Delton, takes his Ninja costume to heart. L- Sabastian Johnson is easily the youngest entry in the costume contest at only 2 months old. Johnson, of Middleville, is dressed as a lobster in pot. 4 - 1 4 1A ♦ •< -3*^ h 7 WOMENS 9* X » :.r • — I* I .'~L. Laura Doherty, M.D., Laura Kota, M.D., and Robert Valice, M.D. are pleased to announce that Women's Health First has joined the Pennock Physician Network. Located at 1108 W. State Street in the Pennock State Street Center, the physicians ___ at Women's Health First offer complete OB/GYN services as well as robotic assisted surgeries using the da Vinci® Surgical System. Contact Women's Health First at 269.945.8080 for more information or K to make an appointment. Skylar Thomas, 6, of Middleville is a beautiful princess taking part in the relay race at the fall festival. I• I RT fir- beyond expectations. My promise to you. Pt : Ku I *• Il LJ* W Jeffrey Manhysse - Funeral Director Vi L >«3b b Matthysse Ki lt if Kuiper DeGraaf . j P ennock V V HEALTHServices ;S * 1009 West Green St., Hastings ■ www.pennockhealth.com FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES 891-8155 • vvww.mkdtuneralhomv.com 616 East Main Street SE. Caledonia I f I •V 4 ’i �The Sun and News. Saturday. November 2, 2013/ Page 9 I T I Costume winners in the various categories are (front, from left) Elaina Oriley (8 to 11), Elliott Mingerink (0 to 4), Ethan Mingerink (5 to 7), Karsyn and Morgan Boersma, Bella DeVries with her dog Cosmo (back) Mira Smith (12 to 16), Vikki and Jason Boersma with 6-month-old Nathaniel Boersma. The Boersma family won in the 16 and older category for their family of s’mores. Karsyn, 4, Morgan, 2, and Nathaniel Boersma, 6 month, of Middleville are all dressed as s’mores for the fall festival. Their parents, Jason and Vikki, also dressed as s’mores. Arson dog joins Kent County Sheriffs Department Gun Lake club meeting to feature fi speaker on healthy caregiving Kent County Sheriff's deputy Dale DeKorte has a new partner — K-9 Ritzey. Ritzey is a certified arson dog, trained to sniff out accelerants used to start fires. Ritzey is one of more than 300 arson dogs in the United HE States and Canada sponsored -J I IV r / < by State Fann Insurance and trained by Maine Specialty Dogs. The arson investigation teams assist local and state law enforcement officers investigating fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association, more than 41,500 fires were intentionally set in 2009, causing more than $792 mil­ lion in damage. Arson dogs played a key role in determining the cause of many of those fires. GFWC-Gun Lake Area will hold its monthly meet­ ing Nov. 13 at Yankee Springs Golf Course. The meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. to all veterans. For more information, go to www.gfwcgunlake.org or call 616-822-2874. 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Briggs Road - Middleville, MI Parking Lot Township Hall Entrance & Office Entrance Sidewalks ******* Yankee Springs Township Fire Station located: Corner of Payne Lake Road & M-179, Wayland, MI Parking Lot & Small Walk Way Salting as needed Fire Station to have #1 priority Certificate of Liability Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 must be submitted with Bid Address all Bids no later than November 8th, 2013 to: Yankee Springs Township Clerk, 284 N. ' Briggs Road, Middleville, MI 49333: 269-795-9091 Township of Yonkoo Springs 284 N BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE. MI GAN 40333 289-795-9091 / FAX 289-795-2388 Flu is here and so are vaccinations The Michigan Department Disease and Control of Community Health has Prevention will report confirmed its first cases of Michigan’s flu activity as influenza, the first identified “sporadic,” the second low­ by the state laboratory during est of five influenza activity the 2013-14 Michigan flu categories the federal gov­ season. The illnesses ernment tracks. Nationally, a occurred in both children and mix of sporadic influenza adults, and have been con­ viruses have been detected firmed as influenza A(H1N1) during the past month. 2009 viruses and one as an Flu activity typically influenza A(H3N2) virus. peaks in late January through “Each year, we expect the February, but can sometimes first influenza cases to peak earlier or later, depend­ appear in the fall, and this ing on the strain of flu and year has proven to be no dif­ severity of the season. ferent,” said James K. • Because of the unpredictabil­ Haveman, director of the ity of each flu season, it is MDCH. “We continue to important to get vaccinated encourage all Michigan citi­ early before flu activity is zens to get vaccinated as it is widespread in the communi­ the single best way to pre­ ty. It takes about two weeks vent the flu.” from the time of flu vaccina­ While influenza A viruses tion to develop protection, so have now been confirmed in no one should delay getting Michigan, it is too early to immunized. tell what influenza viruses The flu is a contagious will circulate during this respiratory illness caused by influenza season or how influenza viruses. It can severe the influenza season cause mild to severe illness, may be. The Centers for and at times can lead to NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE PAYNE LAKE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, THE OWNERS OF LAND WITHIN THE PAYNE LAKE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, 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 $87,500 which will be levied in annual installments of $17,500 over a five-year period. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the assessing officer has further reported that the assess­ ment 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. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, located at 284 North Briggs Road, Middleville, MI 49333, on November 14, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing said special assessment roll and hearing any objections there­ to. 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 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 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 or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance 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 the confirmation of the special assessment roll. . ,. , Janice Lippert, Township Clerk 284 North Briggs Road Middleville, MI 49333 06824979 I I * - Township of Yonkoo Springs 284 N BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE MICHIGAN 48333 289 795-9091 / FAX 289-796-2388 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE BARLOW LAKE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, THE OWNERS OF LAND WITHIN THE BARLOW LAKE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, 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 Barlow Lake Special Assessment District benefited by the Barlow Lake aquatic plant control project. Said assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assess­ ing the costs of the project and work incidental thereto in the total amount of $60,000 which will be levied in annual installments of $12,000 over a five-year period. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the assessing officer has further reported that the assess­ ment 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. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, located at 284 North Briggs Road, Middleville, MI 49333, on November 14, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing said special assessment roll and hearing any objections there­ to. 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 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 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 or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance 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 the confirmation of the special assessment roll. . .. . _ ,. , Janice Lippert, Township Clerk 284 North Briggs Road Middleville, MI 49333 06824977 health care professionals, household members, and caregivers. MDCH’s Vaccines for Children program gives childhood vaccines to eligi­ ble children in families who are in need of affordable immunizations. In VFC, doc­ tors and clinics enroll in VFC and give vaccines to children who qualify. Residents can check with their doctor or local health department to see if they par­ ticipate in the VFC program. For more information on the VFC program, visit www.michigan.gov/vfc. Residents may call their physicians, local health departments, or check the Health Map Vaccine Finder, http://flushot.healthmap.org/ to find nearby influenza vac­ cination locations. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/flu. death. The flu is much more serious than the common cold but can be easily pre­ vented. An annual flu vac­ cine is the single best way to protect against influenza. For the first time there are more options for the flu vac­ cine available. Previously, flu vaccines only protected against three types of influenza virus but this year, some of the vaccines will protect against four strains. Health care providers should have ample supply of vac­ cine. Everyone 6 months of age and older is recommended by CDC to receive an annual seasonal flu vaccine. Vaccination is especially important for those at high risk for serious flu complica­ tions, including older people, pregnant women, children who are 6 months through 18 years of age, people with cer­ tain health conditions, as well as contacts of high risk individuals — new parents, Parks and rec board wants input on five-year plan A second public meeting to gather input on an updated »!• Barry County Parks and Recreation five-year plan is set for Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Barry County Courts and Law Building community room, at 6:30 p.m. The parks and recreation •Il board, along with the board of the Charlton Park Village and Museum, are working together on an update to the current plan that expires in December. “We hope anyone with an interest in parks and recreation in Barry County will take this opportunity to help us create a plan that will guide our boards over the next five years,” said M board chair Michelle Skedgell. “Community input is needed.” Tuesday’s public meeting is part of the process to formulate a plan that will be written to meet the require­ ments of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to allow recre­ ation grant applications. The State of Michigan currently has money available for land acquisition for parks and green space and develop­ ment of recreation facilities through the Natural 4 s' Ml ■F Resources Trust Fund and the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, and an updated •Il plan is required to apply for the funding. The meeting will allow the public an opportunity to comment on the goals for the plan, as well as proposed capital projects. Board mem­ ber Deborah Jensen will also present the findings of a sur­ vey completed earlier this year on recreational needs in the county. The courts and law build­ ing is located across from the Barry County Courthouse. I 06824969 I I • ’MF. Free workshop helps smokers quit The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is offer­ ing a free smoking-cessation workshop brought Tuesday, Nov. 12, from noon to 2 p.m. at the health department, 330 W. Woodlawn Ave., in Hastings. Participants may register by calling Jill Sambaer, 517541-2610, or emailing jsambaer@bedhd.org. Lack of participants may lead to cancellation of class. The program will include tips, information on medica­ tions, strategies and resources to help become free from nicotine addiction. Call the Michigan Tobacco Quitline for free information and help, tobac­ co treatment referrals or for 24-hour-a-day support, 1800-QUIT-NOW. ’ U I IV. ■c 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 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2014 COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD, MID­ DLEVILLE, MI - BARRY COUNTY, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. ZOC 13-10-02. A request by the Yankee Springs Planning Commission to rezone the property known as 12747, 12755 and 12759 Whispering Pines from the current zone of Gun Lake Residential lake Front to a proposed zone of resort and Recreation per Article XIX, of the Yankee Springs Zoning Ordinance. PARCEL ID Numbers: 08-16-370-001-00, 08-16370-002-00, 08-16-370-017-00, 08-16-370-018-00, 08-16370-019-00. 08-16-370-020 and 08-16-370-021-00. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commission. 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 November 14, 2013. 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 ofof the above proposal(s). Yankee Springs Township Frank Fiala, Chair of PC Larry Knowles Yankee Springs Township Zoning Administrator I •i t �I I The Sun and News. Saturday, November 2, 2013/ Page 11 \ 'S >* I < S SM’ Sv .?> > kS! ^SS ‘ s s$ ■ *Ss 5 $: ** b M w SIS I’ We Ship i , l S »b ‘S raj jr ■fete ?.*“< __ “'•’aWilj - -** I ’ nss tB5f» iha/rji trJii} ik i* aHMiniBi ' > fas kiithrt • r“ E ■ *Q - p ® rishiiK iamii i&itHit »'I6 4 • 4 a/ll? ram 11 XT I Ml «• ■ i rnisc ii i*» £« r I F >. . W5 ,?W# *€?■»' iS^.-ii’S*5 , * •’ V 1 * J*'** ‘ »-1 . 1 h- ,. ,s " <£> i lu >! *’•> <n.. ■ Ip - a/— b ff 'dr> * J sunshine 1 ZL***^< I BOWJk s Pack & Ship n \ X w J I'. VW I 2^<? J if / V X. \ *3.7 2 269.945.9105 i OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 .! nV 1351 N. Broadway (M-43) Hastings » ' \ 1 1 Graphics ✓ rap’H^ I k°" \ k i I �Page 12/The Sun and News. Saturday. November 2, 2013 GED requirements changing Jan. 1 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Barry County residents who have begun taking the 2LXJ2 series General Education Development tests are being strongly encour­ aged to complete the series » before Barry intermediate School District and Michigan Works switch to the 2014 series Jan. 1. “We currently have about 45 people who have started the process. and we are encouraging them to finish the process before the change goes into effect." said BISD Superintendent Ronna Steel. “There are two testing sessions before Jan 1. an J JOB FAIRS Join EmploymentGroup at Allegan County Mi Works! on Nov 5,9am-12pm, at 3255 122nd Ave, Allegan. we hope they take the oppor­ tunity to complete the series under the traditional model." Individuals may wait to start the assessments after the 2014 is launched Jan. L However, those who have only partially completed the five 2002 assessments risk having to start over when the 2002 series expires at the end of 2013, she said. “The new series will only be available online, and it « will be more difficult because it reflects today’s more rigorous graduation and job requirements," she said. The current 2002 GED test series offered by BISD and Michigan Works con­ sists of language arts read­ ing, language arts writing, math, science and social studies. An individual earns a GED certificate after pass­ ing all five assessments. The change is the result of changing economic condi­ tions that have made it hard­ er for high school dropouts to get jobs. Many job post­ ings require a high school diploma or GED. Obtaining a GED certificate can remove one of the largest barriers to employment. The new GED assess- Or at our Delton Job Fair on Fri, Nov 8, 2pm-4:30pm, at Foot & Ankle Delton District Library, Pain ments will move from the traditional paper format to computer-based only. Individuals will be able to register and pay online; how­ ever. they will still have to visit a Pearson Vue/GED approved testing site to com­ plete the assessments. Those wishing to com­ plete the 2002 GED series before the end of 2013 may go to the BISD building to register and take the tests. Testing registration will take place prior to the scheduled testing dates. The last two registration dates for 2013 are Monday. Nov. 11. and Monday, Nov. 25, from I I to 11:30 am. a.m. Individuals should bring a photo identifi­ cation and $20 cash for each test they wish to take. Once documentation is completed, the actual tests will be administered by Michigan Works personnel Thursday. Nov. 14, and Thursday. Dec. 12. BISD and Michigan Works is the only site in Barry County that still offers GED testing. “Michigan Works and the ISD are excited to be able to continue giving access to GED testing here in Barry County." said Steel. -------------------------------------- HASTINGS: 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. CALEDONIA, Ml More x1 •> Ind, Assembly & Machine •\ Operators: $9/hr, $.50 raise / 891-9133 TJ EMILEY, DPM Board Certified after 90 days; all shifts. Machinists: $12/hr, 1st shift, 10-hr days. CNC exp a plus. MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED INCLUDING MEDICARE & MEDICAID On Staff at all Grand Rapids Hospitals SOUTHERN GRAND RAPIDS: I 5 Inspectors, Machine Ops & Assemblers: $9-10/hr, all shifts, 64- mos. industrial exp. Your local agent insures your PLAINWELL: Seasonal Workers, Nov 11 - Dec 24; Picking and Packing toys and games. $8/hr with lots of overtime available. 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Not available for the photo were sixth grader Grace Densham and eighth grader Nicolas Smith. -*1 I•KM1' A — tea® Scot teams each send one to cross country state finals r.i General Labor: $8/50/hr, many sit-down jobs, all shifts. • KENT PODIATRY 330 N Grove, Delton. Diabetic Foot Care & /■ § o s Caledonia is sending a pair of runners to today's Division 1 Lower Peninsula State Finals, and nearly everyone earned the right to compete. ‘ The Fighting Scot varsity boys' and girls' cross coun­ try teams each placed fifth at Saturday's Division 1 Regional at Portage West Middle School. The top three teams and top 15 individuals at last weekend's regional races earned spots in the state finals, which are being held today (Nov. 2) at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Senior Josh Risner from the Caledonia boys’ team and junior Olivia Bordewyk from the Caledonia girls' team each finished among the top ’ 15 individuals Saturday in Portage. Risner was tenth in the boys’ race, with a time of 16 minutes 38.0 seconds. The Caledonia boys were just eight points behind the third place spot. Grandville took the regional title with 56 points, followed by Hudsonville 102, East Kentwood 133, Grand Haven 138, Caledonia 141, Portage Central 142, Portage Northern 152, West Ottawa 159, Battle Creek Lakeview 173, Mattawan 232, Jenison 267, Kalamazoo Central 362, Holland 366 and Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 381. The next five Fighting Scots behind Risner all fin­ ished within 16 seconds of each other. Senior Jensen Miller was 25th in 17:09.6, sophomore Cody Jakiel 33rd in 17:16.5, Flynn Darby 36th in 17:20.9, Jordan Bennett 37th in 17:21.7 and Owen Woltjer4lst in 17:25.4. East Kentwood was led by the day’s individual champi­ on, Justin Kiprotich, who’ edged Portage Central’s Connor Wuori for the title. Kiprotich finished in 15:48.6 and Wuori in 15:49.3. Hudsonville's Jack Lindsay was third in 16:14.6. Bordewyk was 13th in the girls' race, with a time of 19:15.2. Freshman teammate was two spots shy of the final state qualifying spot, coming in 17th in 19:36.8. Not far behind Bordewyk, a pack of Scots finished within 20 seconds of each n«i Ifl SB* B ft IM other. Senior Holly Rave was 24th in 20:05.4, senior Maggie DeJong 29th in 20:17.9, senior Allie Donalson 30th in 20:18.8 and junior Hannah Hazelbach 34th in 20:25.2. The Scot girls weren’t quite as close to third place as the boys, finishing 28 points back. Hudsonville won the girls’ championship with 32 points, followed by Grandville 71, Grand Haven 85, Jenison 94, Caledonia 113, Portage Northern 174, Portage Central 216, West Ottawa 217, Battle Creek Lakeview 240, Mattawan 259, East Kentwood 276, Loy Norrix 316, Kalamazoo Central 388 and Holland 404. Grandville and Hudsonville runners filled eight of the top nine spots, *4 with the Bulldogs' Valerie Wierenga taking the individ­ ual title in 17:55.7. 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M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits 1 ■I �The Sun and News, Saturday, November 2, 2013/ Page 13 TK lets couple get wins get away at Byron Center «1 I 41i i ; 4 X t* i 4 I 1 ^•4 - ■L ^4 ■« tiflBijkr, •‘wjiUiBb * 5 hja 1T1 ■ 1 jn* " ct tali!! — •• ' L_ ob : a ■ s M * £ HliE flBIHS ic by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans finished the regular season with 41 victo­ ries. They’d have liked to have had at least 43. Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity volleyball team went 1-2 at the Byron Center Quad Tuesday, finishing off the 2013 regular season with a record of 41-11-3. The Trojans had the lead in each of the two matches that it lost, against Plainwell and the host Bulldogs. TK started the evening with a 25-9, 25-17 victory >3 * over Zeeland West, and was cruising to a first set win | against Plainwell, up 20-11, when things started to go awry. Plainwell rallied to win that first set with TK, 26-24, I then took the second 25-20. “We had a 20-11 lead. Thornapple Kellogg senior Sydney Krol slides to the You don’t give that up,” said floor to pass a ball during her team’s contest with Byron TK head coach Patty Pohl. Byron Center completed a Center at the Bulldogs’ quad Tuesday evening. (Photo 3-0 nighf knocking off the by Brett Bremer) Trojans 17-25, 25-21, 15-10. someone else ’ s ball, and not home against Caledonia “In the end, our serve being in position and not Monday at 7 p.m. The win ­ receive passing really let us down,” Pohl said. “I’m sure ner of that match advances to shifting. “ We ’ ve always relied (setter) Holly see Byron Center in the dis ­ you saw more on our offense. We trict semifinals at East Grand (Dahlke) running all over the School need to get better defensive­ High place. The other team, they Rapids ly. We’ll work on it. We were digging lots of balls up Wednesday, have three more practices. ” “ Hopefully, we ’ ll get to and playing really scrappy All the Trojans had see them again, ” Pohl said. and we weren't.” moments of strong play and “ In practice, if balls are That's something Pohl was hoping to see her team dropping, we’re going to just weak play Tuesday. Amy Ziccarello had a fine night improve upon during the drop everything and run. We attacking, with a couple of need to be more ready, and final three practices of the very strong back row attacks, low, and more determined season before the start of but Pohl also noticed a time not to let balls drop. We get next week's Class A District late in the loss to Byron to standing, and thinking its Tournament. The Trojans Center where she could have not our ball, and hoping its open postseason play at reacted better as a Bulldog attack went to the floor. 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US-131 AT EXIT 64 269-792-2205 11-800-WAY-F0R I I i I I I �i Page 14/The Sun and News. Saturday. November 2. 2013 ft Saxon boys and TK girls score Barry County titles 4 by Brett Bremer State medalist Melissa Sports Editor Winchester, not Delton Kellogg athletic “Manchester”, was the indi­ director Mike Mohn chal­ vidual champion. She hit the lenged Hastings to be as finish line in 20:04.56. She entertaining as he and the pulled away from OK Gold Panthers were in hosting Conference rival Trista next year’s Barry County Straube, from Hastings, in Cross Country Meet. the second half of the race to Mohn announced earn the top spot. Straube Thornapple Kellogg’s was second in 20:27.06. Melissa “Manchester” as the The only runner not from individual champion in the Thomapple Kellogg or girls’ race at Gilmore Car Hastings in the top 14 overall Museum Monday, before was Delton Kelloggs eventually handing Melissa Marcie Stevens, who was Winchester and her Trojan 13th in 21:53.62. teammates the championship TK had Olivia Lamberg trophy sporting a small gold­ third in 20:51.94. Janie Noah en runnfcr with her ankle fifth in 21:00.56, Bryn Beyer taped up. sixth in 21.13.06. Rachel The wind blew it over, he Gorton seventh in 21:14.75, told the Trojans. Taylor Ward eighth in TK ’s girls were still happy 21:15.37, Morgan McNutt to celebrate their victory, as tenth in 21:22.53, Fiona Shea were the Hastings boys. 11th in 21:33.47 and Shelbi Thomapple Kellogg fol­ Shepherd 14th in 22:33.22. lowed up winning a Division Hastings filled the other 2 Regional championship two all-county spots, with Saturday at Carson City- Katherine Weinbrecht ninth Crystal winning in 21:19.15 and Rachel by Monday's meet with just 22 Rimer 12th in 21:45.81. points. TK had nine girls fin­ Thomapple Kellogg and ish in the top 14, earning all­ Hastings met up all year county honors. •4 long, in the OK Gold re­ •c The top seven runners at Conference and then at their HF r tvv hf <51 the county meet make up the regional Saturday. The p 4W All-Barry County First Trojan boys got the best of * Team, while the eighth Hastings Saturday, but at the f 1 / through 14th-place runners county meet Monday the Ui* .> -'T* •C*> w < comprise the All-Barry Saxons turned the tide. J. 2 WMf County Second Team. Like Hastings won the IGt ys’ The Trojans’ Fiona Shea (front) and Morgan McNutt in other meets, only seven county championship with wind their way through the buildings on the campus of runners count in the overall 37 points. Thornapple Kellogg was second with 43. the G'lmore Car Museum in Delton Monday during the team scoring though. Hastings' girls were sec­ followed by Maple Valley BarrY County Meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ond with 43 points, followed 46, Delton Kellogg 133 and who admitted to being a little to get it done here today.” by Delton Kellogg 77, Maple Lakewood NTS. tight at Saturdays’ regional Maple Valley’s Andrew Valley 103 and Lakewood The Saxons got a bi meet. Miller was the runner- Brighton led for much of the 147. boost from Chance Miller, up Monday, finishing in race, but Walter picked up 17:21.31. TK’s David the pace late. When Walter Walter, the lone boy to qual­ started going, that's when ify for this year's state finals Miller started to move too. from the county, won the “I ran with (Walter) most h>n\ Pinfrcw ski , ( )\\ in r / I27« N.M-37 Highway race in 17:17.22. of the time,” Miller said. “He Hastings. Ml 49058 Just South of Barry County Fairgrounds Phone 269-948 9802 “ It was amazing, ” Miller asked me to go with him, and al the Former M-37 Auto Parts Fax: 269-948-9803 said. “It was good to run with I did my best to go • with him. • New and • Exhaust my teammates at the begin­ Towards the end, with Used Tires • Fuel Injection ning part. I really wanted maybe a quarter mile to go, I • Front End Service Service them to stick with me. I real­ knew I had to give it every­ • Alignments • Tune-Ups • Shocks 8t Struts • Brakes ly wanted to get out there thing I've got and I passed • Oil Changes • Diagnostics and help my team win it. the Maple Valley kid. I Came off a bad race on always like to finish strong.” 06025773 Saturday, so I really wanted The all-county honors on f■ the boys’ side were a bit more spread out. Brighton finished thirda in ar17:26.78, I •n one of four Lions in the top I I fir 14. TK had five runners in the top 14, while Hastings k had four and Lakewood one. Behind Chance for the Saxons, Sam Johnson was fourth in 17:27.78, ,Jake Miller fifth in 17:37.38, t R E F I N I S H Ronnie Collins seventh in 17:53.53, and Alex One of the first shops in Beauchamp 19th in 19:03.62. the area to do our part in This is our first victory r since I've been in Hastings, protecting the environment with V r GF’i so this is big for us. We’ve r mw" ECO friendly water bourne got a strong team coming « c back (next year),” said products that are the future Chance. TK had Luke Noah sixth and state of the art products 1 in 17:37.78, Joe Gaikema *An«RA5£* TWtfWFH < tenth in 18:10.18, Drayson for your automobiles finish! WAYTMAM* Beyer 12th in 18:21.59 and nBfM Erik Walter 14th in 18:36.53. ■■ !— 9-151 W»T{RUW‘ 1 Behind Brighton for Mfflll . ■» MH Maple Valley, Austin Rood iX was eighth in 18:00.06, Kyle . MM 977 w Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner Brumm ninth in 18:03.09, Micah Bromley 11th in 18:14.78 and Brandon Wilson 15th in 18:44.72. OPEN 7:30 TO 5:00 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY Lakewood’s all-county • ____________ % V v«f y Illi* X 1 ® •! •-< 1 • ’■'J1* L ■;;; Thornapple Kellogg’s Drayson Beyer cruises through the chute at the conclusion of Monday’s Barry County Meet at the Gilmore Car Museum. (Photo by Brett Bremer) <•/ J'l iTi th iAx' r VI * ,VH6 li“! *■ Integrity Automotive Service j X rimrar was performer Daniel Sauers, who was 13th in 18:30.22. The Vikings also had Traviss AldrichWilkerson 18th in 18:55.53, Tyler Schrock 23rd in 19:48.59 and Grant Patrick 24th in 19:53.56. Delton Kellogg's leaders were Lane Homister and Brock Mueller who finished 26th (19:59.09) and 27th (20:06.18) respectively. The Panther team also had Eric Hoeberling 29th in 20:34.38, Andrew Jackson 30th in 20:43.81 and Jacob Morgan 31st in 20:58.09. Delton Kellogg's girls team had a couple of girls just miss all-county honors, Sarah Rendon was 15th in 22:46.78 and Megan Grimes 16th in 22:52.66. The Panther team also had Kanoe Chaffee 17th in 22:54.31 and Nicole Thompson 25th in 23:34.81. Behind the top three for Hastings, Emily Westers was 19th in 22:58.37 and Abby Laubaugh 23rd in 23:06.96. Lakewood's first finishers was Davila Mater, who was 18th in 22:56.44. The Viking team also had Olivia Louthan 31st in 25:06.59, Anna Zuver 37th in 26:35.53, Mercedes Smith 40th in 27:45.25 and Marissa Michaud 53rd in 35:39.00. Maple Valley’s girls ran in a pack, with McKayla Lamance 20th in 23:04.97, Emily Mattocks 21st in 23:05.72, Breanna Heinze 22nd in 23:06.24, Hanna Kyle 24th in 23:17.00 and Emma McGIocklin 26th in 23:55.47. lip6; ■f, $ I I I , into 1 pilEH 1 sea 4ws railta! bi mi arasp « tea ’fSiril '11 I i i DE BEER •i. ■ < WE HAVE GONE GREEN! f ! ' ; J ! ! •i M Stop in for a !g ! • re1 [ •Uli ’S® .1 CHILI DOG .. $2.59; With our exclusive secret recipe chili sauce. No charge for extra toppings Sorry, beverage not included I With presentation of this coupon. Not valid in combination with other discounts. • Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10:30 - 8:00 I I I I I I I • r4"* Welcome Joleen to the Big Easy Krewe M 616-891-0150 9952 B Cherry Valley Ave SE ; , Caledonia, MI 49316 • 616-891-2442 I »»?• ■ w BG+EA&Y DELI • BAKERY » * ■ ? “A Flairfor New Orleans ” Monday-Saturday 7am-3pm 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • ww.edsbody.com rj? £ o v— CM o 126 E. Main St. • Middleville Phone 269-795-7777 Fax 269-795-7713 Nil. 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Sealy Pillow Top king mattress set, coffee table, handmade black walnut drop leaf table, La-Z-Boy sofa and chair, rockingloveseat, and lamps bookshelves. Singer sewing machine in cabinet, TV stand for flat screen, computer desk and older HP computer, file cabinets and a wicker trunk. Pfaltzgraff "City Scape" dishes, Nontake "Homage" service for 12, Debby Mumm Christmas dishes, service for 8, complete kitchen with cook and bakeware and cookbooks. Lovely red and white Chinese tea set and linens of all types, 2 signed and numbered Make Casper framed prints, 2 Carol Jean prints, Linda Pirn framed silk print, lots of SW decor, Adin Shade SW print, Delmary SW print, stereo^ systern,__luggage, lots of holiday i decorations and wreaths for all seasons. Craft supplies, old style bicentennial tele phone (works), lots of very good men's and women s clothing and shoes Some presidential collectibles in­ cluding a large framed copy of "The Buck Stops Here photo of Harry S. Truman. Troybilt lawn mower with Honda motor,, Snapper .. ... rr— snow - -blower, lawn and garden tools and garden hoses and many cement garden stat­ upright Kelvinator ues. freezer (great for deer'hunt'season), 'O—CLSchwinn and Si Sid™!™much ing V, * <7*4? yiu — St Sr* * Hr life 1 whs, j M?«.i ’ * *ii3. JEW* •1 * »Silisyc ■ Nwie st a i r taaSiBl lil'ib call 1iii9l j.. inc itiifisi nW )bIR> s •®^1 II *•.! « 10«-11 j> 1 — / wr • UCfl -• f.• • &.’ i... t a >tW. ASSISTED LIVING: mod­ ern country home in Alto. Cathy (616)891-1840. Email: AssistedLivingAlto^charter. net Xi I f f 1 I SHELBYVILLE GUN LAKE AREA: 2535 7th St. 3 bed­ room apartment $750 per month, 2 bedroom apart­ ment $600 per month. No pets. (269)217-5134 to sched­ ule an appointment. APARTTHORN-BARRY MENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, Middleville. 2 bedroom apartments starting at $645. No pets allowed. Please call (269)795-3889 to schedule an appointment. Business Services * I ,1 I 1 *• i I M addiCONSTRUCTION: remodeling, roofing, doors/ windows, siding, Pol*ba™s & deckTs' Licnensed builder 20 years. Tom Beard, cell 269-838-5937. GLOBAL DISCOUNT GARAGE DqoRS. Spring repairs, electric openers replaced and repaired, Free es­ timates, Lowest prices guar­ anteed. Call (616)334-3574. . GUTTER LEAF GUARD! yye install several styles of |eaf protection for your gutter & downspout system, one for every problem & * t _ budget. Before you sign a high priced contract with the ^jg firms, get a price us We've served this 3rea area since 1959. BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING (269)945-0004 CHAINSAW CHAINS Sharpened. Durkee Lumber, Alto, MI (616)868-6026. __ Thornapple Thornapple Kellogg Kellogg’’ss David David around a corner just beyond Saturday’s Division 2 Regional VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS- Easy maintenance. Never needs paint­ everybody jumped about jng. Conserve energy. Cut three feet high.” heating and cooling cost. weren't The Trojans Durkee Lumber- Alto, MI ranked among the very top (616)868-6026. teams in the state this year despite replacing just one Help Wanted runner from last year's team CAREGIVER­ ANIMAL LOOKING for an ambitious, that was fourth at the physically fit person toi care Division 2 State Finals. for man y small many small dogs in in aa Gorton filled in nicely, setlarge, impeccably clean fa- ting a new personal record at cility lst or 2nd shift in_ the regional. ciU(jes some weekend hours, Benjamin attributed that in Alto area E-mail resume/in- part to all the tough courses quiries to: animalcaregivthe Trojans run on all season prs(a>outlook.com long, which don’t set kids up DAYCARE CENTER needs just to set PRs meet after associate to help in toddler meet. rooms. Must be flexible, a Forest Hills Eastern 'was team player and able to fourth in the team standings W ork .until 6pm. ca Call with 132 points, followed by 6om. until work (616)891.0855z (616)295-7940. Ionia 142, Belding 195, Haslett 205, Williamston Miscellaneous 228, Hastings 234, Corunna PRINT PLUS- YOUR printincr center for all tvoes of uwosso , daubing mg center _ tor an types ot ___ > pdndn'g Che°k us tKZ Waierly 271 Aima 38i and juo I ' z-> 1 1 f Z'X ri I I I Lakewood 450. Forest Hills Northern's Morgan Posthuma was the individual champion on the girls’ side, finishing with a time of 18:10.7. St. Johns’ Karrigan Smith was second in 18:36.7. Alex Haslett's McCormick took the boys’ in 16:03.6, with race Corunna's Blake Watson second in 16:05.4. HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW That duo joined Walter & MARKET, November 9th, 9am-3pm, Delton Kellogg among the 15 guys who fin­ ished in under 17 minutes Middle School. Saturday. Walter will be making his second trip to the state finals. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ He just missed out on a trip paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act to MIS as a sophomore, plac­ and the Michigan Civil lights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise ing 16th at regionals, but was “any preference, limitation or discrimi­ 15th as a junior at regionals nation based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, familial status, national origin, to earn a state spot. age or martial status, or an intention, to He was happy to have make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes some cushion at the end this children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant year, placing ninth in a new women and people securing custody of personal record time of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly 16:34.7. accept any advertising for real estate “I was right around where which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all 1 wanted to be,” Walter said. dwellings advertised in this newspaper “I held off a couple guys so it are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the was not a super-spectacular Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for day, but I'm happy with it.” the hearing impaired is 1-8 Ki -927-9275. A toe injury he dealt with I last spring slowed down his 6 training throughout the sum06800158 EQUAL MOUSM OPPORTUNITY 'V I - •v Watler Watler works works his his way way the two-mile mark at Meet hosted by Carson Thornapple Kellogg’s Bryn Beyer (474) stays a few steps ahead of teammates Rachel Gorton (475) and Shelbi Shepherd (479)^ Saturday at the Fish Creek Sportsman’s Club in Carson City. (Photo by Brett Bremer) City-Crystal. (Photo by Brett Bremer) a For Rent r a I I ♦ ♦ BLEAM EA VESTROUGHING Seamless gutter. 50 Colors. Free Estimates. Since 1959, 269-945-0004 www.bleameaves.com L wv I- 1 z’X II quote on your print job. Call more. This is an extra nice sale of good usable house- 945-9105. hold items. Photos can be Community Notices viewed at EstateSales.net. EDUCATION Sale by The Cottage House DRIVER Antiques Estate and Moving SEGMENT I class forming Bur ­ now in Hastings, Sales. (616)901-9898. chamEnterprises.com RegisESTATE/MOVING SALES: ter with a* friend before the by Bethe? Ti^meZ- The* Cob first day of class and both Antiques, students receive Segment II House tage for free. No cash value. Call (269)795-8717 or (616)901for details (517)649-0083 9898. / CROSS COUNTRY, from page 1 I mer a bit, and he’s a little surprised to see that he’s right about where he was a year ago at this time. Walter was the only local runner to place in the top 15 Saturday. Hastings was led by junior Ronnie Collins, who was 31st in 17:30.6. Forest Hills Northern won the team title on the boys' side, with 80 points. Forest Hills Eastern was second with 90, 90. followed by Corunna 160, St. Johns 137, Ionia 143, Williamston 159, Haslett 187, Thornapple Kellogg 212, Hastings 243, DeWitt 252, Alma 256, Lansing 280, Owosso Waverly 306, Belding 309 and Lake wood 422. Behind Walter for TK, freshman Luke Noah was 41st in 18:01.8, freshman Erik Walter 46th in 18:09.0, sophomore Drayson Beyer 60th in 18:37.7 and sopho­ more Joe Gaikema 56th in 18:31.5. ■ CD CD CD O T— bC\l o ■ Downtown Middleville • 116 E. Main St. Open 7 Days a Week • (269) 795-3573 I F/OIAT SERWMG... STONE 1 BAKED PIZZA At. COSTUME EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT Coiwrw Fried Steak Served with mashed potatos, gravy, salad & dinner roll Sat., Nov. 2nd starting at 9 p.m. with music bv • • • i: lind irrels” 1 [ash 1 frizesfor fest Costume! 44 SUNDAY & MONDAY FOOTBALL r •—* tr-. Li V * C# ’’Co J * ecuc SO 00 32 oz. DOMESTIC PITCHERS 0 Buffalo Live Music I H ** >. <■ -r ALL DAY SUNDAY & MONDAY WINGS 4 22 oz. Bonus Bud, Bud Ught, Coors Ughi Miller Ute EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT! Starting Oct. 19th 9:00 p.m. ■ 1:00 a.m. LARGE SELECTION OF CREAFT BEERS! �I Page 16/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 2 2013 Honor and Respect to the Last Hammerhead Swim Club holds first practice of season Monday thank our nation’s Veterans for service given and sacrifices made to protect The Hastings Participation in meets Hammerhead Swim Club is throughout the course of the looking for kids from the year is optional. ages of 6 to 18 who love to The goal of the club is to swim. have fun and to teach kids The Hammerhead swim how to swim better and to club practices at the Hastings swim competitively if they community pool every would like. Monday and Wednesday The club allows kids to night. The swim club is open swim for a week without to anyone who loves to swim having to pay to see if they and would like to be part of a like it. It is a great way to swim team. keep kids active and healthy The team has swimmers over the winter months and from Hastings, Middleville. with only two practices a Wayland, Delton and all week it doesn’t take up too other areas of the county. much time and allows for The club has two practices . other activities. divided by age and ability. Practices begin on Nov. 4. the freedoms of this great nation. 4*” V 1 ■ ’• Beeler-Gores Funeral Home 1 /.Mil w, '•;/ i i ‘.I’l' ! rw a 914 W. Main Street, Middleville, MI 49333 (269) 795-3694 www.goresfuneralservice.com > r•tuuT 4k*Fl Veterans & Family Memorial Carc^ * 91 Ct" SEfc- ■ PROl 1)1 Y S| RVIX(i IHOSI WHO 11 AVI PROl 1)1 V SI RVI l)sM LOTS OF 1-OWNER TRADES!! LOTS OF 1-OWNER TRADES!! but swimmers can join any time. Practices on Mondays and Wednesday run from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the younger swimmers and from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for older swim­ mers. Those with any questions or who would like more information can check out the club's webpage at www .hammerheadswimclub.weebly.com or email team administrator Kim Kroells at hastingshammerheads@yahoo.com or head coach Mike Schipper at mikelschipper@hotmai.com. LOTS OF 1-OWNER TRADES!! rrnir? I 2006 F 2007 CHEVY HHR LT ft 4 cyl., loaded, one owner trade-in, (A Ul 7; 111 m p ft ,495 !? ft 2010 CHEVY MALIBU 2LT 2006 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS 2009 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE 2012 CHEVY CAPTIVA J PONTIAC G-6 U —a 1 ___ Mh II a' •d ■ LewYnflr DftftiftO Mfltl 35.000 ml < r 6 bV •T • th ■I Leather heated seats. 1-owner. 97,000 ml. f 1999 CHEVY TAHOE 4X4 2009 CHEVY EQUINOX AW0 2010 CHRYSLER T&C TOURING 2003 MAZDA TRIBUTE L_ \ ITfl -V • •** J* E: kJ'►! Fully loaded, only 53.000 ml. 5.3 v-e, leather, moon roof, 1-owner, 74,000 ml. J 111 -* J L^ au » • --**1 ’ < 9 - k. :—J Liz ■ > V */ •■ w ■ tSa.. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Middleville council member asks for Caledonia board adds special reconsideration on Visser project vote assessments to winter tax bills Their plan would have added January. In the meantime, Village 38 more townhomes. Staff Writer Manager Rebecca Fleury has Ed member Council There’s a chance Visser been instructed to contact Schellinger voted against the Brothers could get another Visser Brothers and to dis ­ request to reconsider the shot at changing its failed cuss the option of a full-time, request saying he's talked to planned unit development on-site manager with the too many people in the request for more townhomes instead of retail and commer­ neighborhood and area who company. Van Noord said he are not in favor of more cial space on the site adja­ beleives the council needs to rental units in the village. cent to the existing Toewne be able to sit down and to But he said if Visser would Center complex. Middleville village coun­ commit to hiring a full-time, discuss all the pros and cons cil members discussed their on-site manager for the exist­ and clearly state reasons for October vote to deny the ing apartments and the pro­ its decisions. “Why is it a ‘no' vote? project at Tuesday’s commit- posed new units, he might be tee-of-the-whole meeting. open to further discussion he asked. “I don’t know.” Van Noord said he need­ Council member Phil Van and possible reconsideration. ed to bring evidence support ­ Members of the village Noord asked the council to ing his decision to vote in planing commission origi ­ reconsider its decision and it favor of the change. He said nally recommended approval agreed, after much debate, to there is simply no need for of the Visser proposal after a bring it back to the commit­ commercial/retail more public hearing and much tee of the whole meeting in development at this time. debate. But, on a 4-3 vote, January. Visser officials told the the council rejected that rec- There are empty store fronts, not only in Middleville, but and sent council there simply isn’t a ommendation neighboring also in Visser away without a plan need for more commercial Caledonia. for the vacant property. space in the area as original­ Fred Jacobs, owner of J“ I don ’ t think we made a ly planned in the planned Ad Graphics and publisher good decision, ” said Van unit development. And they of the Sun and News, also Noord on Tuesday, asking don’t believe there will be a commented on the council ’ s the council to rescind its ear ­ need for more commercial decision. As a member of the lier vote and bring it back for development any time in the Barry County economic He later future, either. But, they reconsideration. near . argued, there is a need for withdrew that motion and See VISSER, pg. 2 affordable rental housing. agreed to table the issue until by Julie Makarewicz by Fran Faverman Staff Writer At a meeting convened on Wednesday evening by Treasurer Richard Robertson in the absence of Supervisor Bryan Harrison Clerk Jennifer and Christian, the board took up three items of business before going into a budget workshop. Fire Chief Brian Bennett and Lt. Kyle Fennell appeared to explain the department’s request for a resolution supporting an effort to write a grant to the Township Michigan for Plan Participation $5,000. Fennell explained the department had received two grants from the organi­ zation that were used to build the training house. The current application is for a grant to comply with a federal requirement. “All fire equipment built from 2009 is required to have chevrons to increase reported visibility,” Fennell. “All of our equip- ment was built before 2009 and does not have the mark­ ings. The grant would be applied to the chevrons." In the discussion that followed, Bennett said his command vehicle would be striped on the tailgate. Responding to a query about what amount of striping the grant would cover, both men said it would not cover the cost of striping all the department vehicles. “ ‘ ’ The major problem is the diamond aluminum back of the aerial truck. “It is extremely difficult to stripe because of the diamond pattern,” explained Fennell. Trustee Don Koopmans asked if the striping had to be professionally applied as opposed to having it done by members of the depart­ ment. Fennell, referring to the aerial truck, answered, “In this case, yes.” Bennett added that it was a safety issue. “You would think with the lights flashing, we would be visible,” observed Bennett, “but fire trucks get hit every day. It is part of the insurer's risk manage­ ment plan." The board unanimously approved the required reso­ lution supporting the grant application. A proposal to increase the cost of cemetery plots in Caledonia was explained by Deputy Clerk Angela Wilcox, who said she had researched the fees for residents and nonresidents in several surrounding and nearby townships and the city of Kentwood. The range over the communities for residents was from $30 in Vergennes Township to a high of $750 with Kentwood in Caledonia in the bottom third at $100. The range for the same communities for non-residents seeking to purchase a cemetery plot ran from a low of $250 in w* I See BILLS, page 10 Troians rally 3 times to earn spot in district final pronounced in the third set when the Trojans fell behind 10-3. The Bulldogs kept that edge going for longer, and Pohl had to use her team's second time-out down 17-10, before the Trojans rebound­ ed to win 28-26. Jessica Ziccarello and Sydney LeMay tied for the Trojan lead in kills with 12 each. Pohl said that Ziccarello had some great attacks throughout the course of the night, and that Sydney Krol had her best hitting match of the season. Krol finished with 11 kills, also adding 11 digs. LeMay had three aces in the contest, and a number of big serves in the third set to help her team pull by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “Unreal.” the That's the word Thomapple Kellogg varsity volleyball coach Patty Pohl used to describe the momen­ tum swings she saw in her team’s 3-0 victory over Byron Center in the Class A District Semifinal at East Grand Rapids High School Wednesday. The Trojans and Bulldogs went back and forth all evening long “I was proud of the way they played in the final moments of the sets,” Pohl said. “They played with con­ fidence and attacked the ball well when the pressure was on, and they didn't give up, and that’s what we have to do to compete. If they could find a way to play with that confidence and determina­ tion for the whole match, without such big momentum swings, they would be spec­ tacular.” The Bulldogs led the opening set 2-7, the Trojans rallied to go in front 19-11, then held on for a 25-21 vic­ tory. In the second set, the Bulldogs started out on an 82 run before TK came back to win 25-23. The swing was even more out the victory. Dahlke Setter Holly played well for the Trojans too, finishing with 34 assists and 18 digs. Erin Scheidel had a great serving game. She had two aces in her 16 service attempts, and no errors. Pohl said that Amy Ziccarello and Jenna Shoobridge also made some really nice plays during the match. Trojan senior Sydney LeMay hits an attack over The Trojans now get to Fighting Scot senior Adrianna Bunce at the net during face the district hosts, East Monday’s Class A District Opener in Middleville. (Photo Grand Rapids, today in the “East Grand Rapids is the opening round of the dis­ going to be tough to play in trict volleyball tournament. East Grand Rapids is host­ the finals on Saturday," Pohl said. “They had a huge home ing this week’s tournament/ crowd tonight. They are very but opening round matches consistent. They don't make were at home sites, giving many errors, don't have the the Trojans the chance to big momentum swings, so play on their home court in that’s what makes them front of their home fans. tough. But we can definitely They topped the Fighting compete with them if we are Scots by the scores of 25-13, playing our best. Anything is 25-15, 25-20 taking advan­ tage of all the positive ener­ r•It_ssible.” The Trojans head into gy they could find. “We made a point after Saturday with an overall every single play to get up record of 43-11-3. and get excited,” said Krol, Kellog Thornapple Kellogg earned its school's first ever “We did it for everybody. It postseason victory in a Class didn't matter who it was, or A state tournament Monday if they made a mistake or when the Trojans knocked off visiting Caledonia 3-0 in See VOLLEYBALL page 11 H ftHI by Brett Bremer) district finals at 1 p.m. - - I In This Issue • Cuddy Drain still in discussion stages • Top Scots finish season at finals • TK’s David Walter misses medal by four-tenths of a second • Middleville officials ponder 2014 budget �Page 2/The Sun and News Saturday. November 9, 2013 Return on investment results in damaged guard rail at Orangeville hall by Constance Cheeseman means any attempts to remove the device without Staff Writer the proper code would result Someone hit and in a very distressing- alarm,” destroyed the new guard replied Boutler after the rail” was how Supervisor comment by Clerk Jennifer Tom Rook started Tuesday’s Goy that it might be stolen. Jltx Orangeville Township board Boulter continued by giv­ meeting to which Fire Chief ing the board a fire depart­ Dan Boulter replied, “it cost ment update that included the driver a night in jail.” mechanical repairs being Boulter added, however, done to two fire trucks and that the recently installed the repair of all the lights guard rail, on 9 Mile Road, around the township hall. probably saved the driver’s Boulter noted the consumers life” . energy bill for the building The incident was one of had gone down $100 since several that brought the the repairs were made. board •!• ’s attention to safety Also on Boulter’s report issues. was a request that the town­ A medical emergency at ship hire three more part the township hall three time firemen. Discussion weeks ago had brought to regarding the request pointed •It. light the recommendation for out that the cost for the train­ a automatic electronic defib­ ing of new firemen was sig­ rillator for installation at the nificant and recently, as * hall, said Boulter. Also noted noted by Vicki Ritchie, delinquent was the lack of township treasurer, the town­ address information of the ship had received two resig­ hall by patrons inside the nations from previously building. hired and trained Recommendation was firemen/emergency b person­ made to purchase the AED nel in the last three months. •v and signage and have them Boulter agreed it was installed somewhere con­ important •It. to ask potential spicuous in the hall building employees of their long term and the board approved. plans to slay in Orangeville, “Special security options but that the recent resigning members need to be replaced. Also noted was that the Fire Academy would not be able to receive the new cadets for almost a year, according to Boulter. The request was tabled for further discussion. Boulter said, due to the coming Fire Safety Awareness Month, the fire department would be givin away free smoke detectors as they have been able to do in the past, but this year, there would be carbon monoxide detectors available, as well. Barry County United Way coordinates the give-away program, with sponsorship by the Kiwanis Club, Fire Association, Barry County Lumber, along with cooperation by Pennock Foundation to provide smoke detectors to new parents. The fire department will distribute and install the smoke and monoxide detectors for free. Marlene Gregersen informed the board of a suc­ cessful clothing drive and of the upcoming food drives Nov. 23 and 24. Food collec­ •It tion boxes will be located at Weick’s Grocery and both Family Fare locations. The Smile for Christmas program is the recipient of M < f SHOP \ SMALL development alliance, Jacobs said it’s important for the vil­ lage to look to the future. “I’m sure when Visser submitted its plan they thought retail business would come back,” Jacobs pointe out. “But the economy has changed in the last 10 years.” ------------------------ at... - ----------------------He reminded the council members that the overall goal of a planned unit devel­ opment is to initially gain not 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) • Caledonia an only an idea of what the 616 891-2418 entire develoment might SATURDAY. -------------- NOV 30---------------- KIM'S K0NSIGNMSNT Vtal ■ ■ c 1 ■ w J J. 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Also planned for linkings. to the township webpage would be planning and zoning information. Closing*4 out the meeting was the discussion of the allowance of muskie stock­ ing to take place in Orangeville Township. said. Perino said, “The Department of Environmental Quality had focus groups here in the hall to identify the level of sup­ port for the initiative. So far, this township does not sup« a port muskie stocking. It has been discovered that pan-fish such as blue gill and other smaller fish would be signif­ icantly reduced by the stock­ ing.” Goy and Ritchie made a request to change the hours of operation for the township to Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to consolidate their work schedules. * '--it W Wf DATS > ‘No Wake’, ‘Obstruction’ or informational buoys next spring. Barney * said now is the time to start preparing for these steps. Bo township Perino, trustee, remarked that $1,500 had been budgeted for this next year. Barney added that solar power/Iighted buoys would be an option this next spring. Regina Young from the Barry-Eaton District Health •It Department spoke on the new newsletter from the organization and invited the township to link it to their webpage. Young offered highlights of planned pro­ grams including the Nov. 21 Great American Smoke-Out and smoking-cessation pro­ grams offered from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 12. Young noted the recom­ mendation to practice emer­ gency ft preparedness, high­ lighting the creation of the » Go Bag for emergencies. She also reminded everyone that flu season was early this year and urged residents to call the health department for shot times and locations. Cory Robbie, senior at Delton High School, gave an update on the township's webpage, as its administra- the food collection efforts to provide food and Christmas •J ifts to families with chil­ dren. Families are recom­ mended by the area schools •It of Delton, Martin and Hastings. Gregersen said the I most requested gifts by the children of the families was warm pajamas and books. “Kind of makes the heart melt when children ask for simple comforts instead of toys,” she said. “There is great joy in see­ ing the faces of the families and children when we deliv­ er the baskets,” agreed Gregersen and Goy. Other business included the reminder by Michael Barney t f the Gun-Ho Association that it’s time for the removal and repair or replacement of the buoys on various lakes in Orangeville •-4 and neighboring townships. The new Department of Environmental Quality regu­ lations require replacement buoys be sought by permit through the township and that several of the public waterways such as Black Bird Island, Turtle Rock, England Point, Hastings Point, Chicago Point, and other shared public water­ ways, need replacement of M2 MonthsU • Interest Free? • Financing . 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NOV. 28'M ll:30dm - 3:30pm Olla 9mt g Under 3 FREE 7 alia aw HASTINGS 4 Children(Under 12)...58.25 Thanksgiving rr . Buffet midh do we have if we use this for apartments?” Lutz argued that dis­ cussing the issue again is not necessary. She said the coun­ cil has voted and the decision should stand. “Are we going to allow anybody who doesn't like the way a vote went to bring up the issue again and again?” she asked. “This would set a precedent. If we discuss this again now then, any time the way I vote is not in the majority, 1 have the right to ask for it to be recon­ sidered.” Attorney Mark Nettleton said the council has that dis­ cretion from any member. Van Noord said it goes to •J a deeper issue of the council being able to work together and to discuss ideas and thoughts. 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(lii World War 11 veteran Roger VanLaan visited his great niece’s history class Friday, Oct. 22, to share his r < c memories of growing up in r r Caledonia during the mid 1930s and of going off to JBg war in 1942. “Every year I have my great uncle speak to my his­ tory class/ said Jenny Jonkman, Caledonia social teacher studies and Roger VanLaan graduat­ VanLaan’s great niece. “He ed from Caledonia High speaks to my students about living in Caledonia and he School in 1939 at the age also speaks about serving in of 16. World War II. He has spoken Washington, DC. where the to my students for the past Gl Bill paid his tuition to a four years and is a fantastic trade school where he began speaker since he’s still very his development in computer mentally sharp at 91 years of code development and the age." couple was able to buy a are (from left) Rebecca Sinclair, VanLaan ’ s grandVani>aan was 16 when he Welcoming World War II veteran to Caledonia High School and 54 classmates graduated daughter; CHS students Jennifer Kurth and Mane Schmehil; VanLaan, Jennifer Jonkman. VanLaan’s great-niece house in Mankind where he still resides today. from Caledonia High School and teacher at CHS; and John VanLaan, VanLaan’s nephew and a 1977 graduate of CHS He remembers using his in 1939. recalling that the 1945. I don ’ t know who knowledge to work on IBM our uniform and we were department, bottling milk. ” “ History was not my best county wide graduation cere­ broke the bottle of cham ­ computers that were “ bigger required to wear it on our picked up VanLaan. “ A few subject. ” said Vanljian, with mony was the highlight of pagne but Harry S. Truman than this classroom." said bell at all times. ” months later I received a let ­ a wink to his niece. the school year excepting, was the speaker. ” remem ­ VanLaan graduated from VanLaan. ter from the army that effec ­ When asked what the perhaps, the junior senior bered Vanl^aan. “The war VanLaan retired from electronic school in 1943 and tively said. *we know who town looked like back then. banquets. was kind of winding down electronics after 30 years. He was sent to Charleston, S.C., you are. we know where you Caledonia did not have VanLaan painted a captivat­ by then and I received continues to return to to a ship being recommis ­ are. you had better get your proms back then as the resi­ ing word picture. approval for discharge Michigan two times per year sioned as an escort for mer ­ ducks in a row. because “ There were a couple of dents did1 not condone danc­ before the Roosevelt was for family reunions and to chant ships sailing back and you ’ re going to be in the groceries stores, an imple ­ ing." VanLaan told students, ■• assigned a duty and that was speak to the next generation forth to Europe. Out of his Army shortly. ’ said “the only form of entertain­ ment dealer, a drug store the end of my Navy career." of students in Junkman ’ s crew of 200 enlisted men and ment for students was roller which is where you bought VanLaan. VanLaan got married class. 12 officers, only about 20 of VanLaan chose instead to skating and there’s where your books, a barber shop shortly after discharge and them had ever seen the and jewelry store.” he relat- enter the Air Force at the age you took your dale.” moved with his new wife to ocean. of 19. After convincing his The junior/senior banquet ed. “The Ford dealer was VanLaan ’ s Navy career parents to ‘ sign off, ’ was held at the end of the where the farmer co-op is was colored by experiences Drop Off IjKation for VanLaan went to Great today. The bank on the cor ­ year, VanLaan explained. that included skirmishes Lakes boot camp and then and that was the big deal of ner of Main Street had seversubmarines with and onto Washington. DC., to al apartments above it where the high school year. There Kamikaze pilots, and seven CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH school for electronics, was a speaker and the meal all the teachers lived.” 250 Vine Street in Caledonia different invasions of islands “ which is those days meant VanLaan grew up on served in the gym, havwas Bring your packed ihoc boxes to the church during the following hours: occupied by Japan in the radios, ” said VanLaan. mg been prepared and dairy farm, where his father Monday, Nov. I ft thru Friday, Nov. 22 from 4-7 p.m. Philippines. “ One of our first classes Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday.Nov. 24 from 12 -3 p.m. cooked in the home econom­ still farmed with horses, Upon returning from the was math and how to use a though most of the farmers il^Monday. Nov. 25 from 10a.m.-12 p m. ics room. Philippines. VanLaan was slide rule. It was the forerun ­ I tried to play sports and back then had already pur­ then assigned to an aircraft ner to calculators that you was on the second team of chased their first tractor. His carrier, the Roosevelt. use today, ” noted Vanl^aan basketball, but I never made father loved to farm with “Commissioning of the to the students in the class. a basket, not one.” joked horses, he treated his horses aircraft occurred in Oct. 27. “ It was considered part of very well and he continued VanLaan. There were also only four to use them until he bought teachers for the entire high his first tractor in 1942. “That same year I began school. He had favorite teachers but really only liked working at Michigan State University, in the dairy English. Operation Christmas Child rr Let’s Give Back to Our Veterans! Gun Lake church hosting blood drive Wednesday No matter what time of year . most individuals can be somebody who keeps giving.t and blood is the ultimate gift from the heart. Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church near Gun Lake will host a Michigan Blood drive Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Anyone who is at least 17, Ml For the entire month of November, for a fee of only $29 we will provide all new patients with: • Consultation with the Doctor • Orthopedic & Neurological Exam • Report of Findings weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably gcxx! health and has not donated for 56 days, is eligible to donate blood. information For more about being a donor, call 866MIBLOOD. The church is located al 159 131st Avenue (Cobb Lake Road) just west of Patterson Road. - Seif chiropractic will donate your entire fee of $29 to the Homeless Veteran's of Grand Rapidsl! ($75.00 Value - Excludes Medicare, Work Comp and Auto Cases) in*)<*n rt1 J BEST BREAKFAST Seif Chiropractic AROUND J ijL- " d & K r.l'li F ■7 Served Anytime. Open 5 amr. November I5t/i J CImornapple ITCHEN 499 Arlington (M-37), Middleville • t: 9090 S Rodgers Ct., Caledonia •I • 1 x I 269-795-3672 > / 7^4 RESTAURANT LX r 0682626? �Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 9, 2013 * LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY baptist church alaska 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 (Dutton TlnitecC (ReformecC Church Middleville Wesleyan Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Thy Sunday Services: 9:30 AM - Worship •• 11:00 AM - Sunday School 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study 6:00 PM - Student Ministries www.alaskabaptist.org Our mission is to worship God and equip committed followers of Jesus Christ who will reach our community with the Gospel Dr. Brian F. Harrison, Pastor Service Times: Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org I Alt walks, One faith \s -frutb Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor Alan Moody, Youth Pastor BRIGHTSIDE David Ordway, Youth Pastor I ntetn. % Leanne Bailey, Dcvclopmem and Ihiblic Relations (269)795-9726 M-37, North of .\Gddlcvillc church Church Real. Relevant. Relational. Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! Sunday J School...................................................... Sunday Morning Worship Service..................... Sunday Evening Sendee..................................... Wednesday Student Ministries........................... Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer............................. Wednesday Word of Life Clubs....................... www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 81 75 Broadmoor - Caledonia KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Wednesdays 6:30-8 pm The Intersect (9-12th) Fridays 7:30-9:30pm 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.org ..9:45 a.m. 11:00 am. .6:00 p.m. .6:45 p.m. .6:45 p.m. .6:45 p.m. A PEA CE for Y o U www.fbcmiddleville.net fi HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Presbyterian " A Church for all Ages Morning/TStar An Evangelical Covenant Community 269.743.4104 Sunday Worship J 37Ije Traditional: 9 AM * Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, 11:15 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages Elementary Youth meets 2nd Thurs. @ 6 p.m. Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays @ 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays @ 6 p.m. Rev. Jodie R. Flessner, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 616-891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Confessions of Truth ▼ A full Gospel Bible Church where "Everybody is Somebody" Come Worship with us ------------- Schedule of Services:---------Sunday Worship Service 11: •It a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. • Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-9623 -------------------- ---------M * I r 4. j 1 . i . _ _ - r- $ Good Shepherd I/ Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) Worship.............................................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School...............................11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.............................11:00 a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Pastor Terry Kenitz Lakeside Sunday: 9:00am, 10:30am, 12? ■' X -1 www.stpaulcaledonia.org < >1 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday........................... Sunday.............................. Sunday (Spanish Mass) ....4:00 pm ....9:30 am ....5:00 pm gfSl'j MIDDLEVILLE SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9:30am/11am 20 State Street Middleville, Ml / www.tvcweb.com I tai® * If GOD'S WORD NOURISHES Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor « 'Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace” t WH I i ir* rex.. www.PeaceChiirchcc 61689!-8119 Peace rCHURCH h ii ft r u Bible ^Church 1 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 Celebrating 50 Years in 2012” WHAT HAPPENS V CONVICTION MEETS V SUNDAY SERVICES AT 8:30 & 11:00AM Sunday School for all ages at 10:00 AM Sunday School for all ages ' 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Jr. & Sr. Youth Group 6:00 p.m. Wednesday AWANA 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer 6:45 p.m. Interim Pastor, Charles Steiner hw. h’/i itneyvillebible.org MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 1 IIFCA MTIW M A 4 —* i W Whitneyville 1 X, Fellowship Church 708 W, Main Street A 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52' 1 and 48” St Morning Worship Service.... 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Evening Worship Service . Worship - Sunday Warn & bpm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship org - 616-868-0621 middlevillecrc.org Middleville United Methodist Church www.umcmiddieville.org •X I p4 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a .m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED Pastor Tony Shumaker I PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service* Children's ministry during worship $% SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH A Place for Family & Friends Contemporary Worship ....................... .9:30 a.m. Sunday School......................................... 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher Church Office: (616) 868-6402 www.lakesidecommunity.org 5« 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 Community Church 111 Church St. Office: (269) 795-9266 — www.cornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue ex co Church: (269) 795-2391 oship warms thehearf ^cornerstone 1 church r @ St. Paul Lutheran Church Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 His Church 'In us dhd tlireuqli us www.FirstChurchHastings.org A 11^ 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse Considering becoming Catholic? CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST ' J ■Ri/iMiiii] Call or see our website for information. day ofyour week Next to Tires 2000 (Blb 3FBletFjobi£it (Cburcb 405 N. M-37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-5463 the 640 Arlington Court • Middleville MorningStarChurchOnline.org Contemporary: 11 AM TSunday best Services: 10:00 a.m. middlevilleyouthgToup.com Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Saturday: 6:00pm . ...........10:00 a.m. ........... 11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth..................... Pioneer Club....... Bible Study.......... Make & Sunday Services: Traditional 8:30 a.m. Contemporary 11 a.m. Sunday School © Bible Class 9:45 a.m. Nursery available during service Yankee Springs Bible Church Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. <1 mile off M-37 in Irving) 47 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 10:00 A.M. Holy Communion Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 t A "Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from Gods Word. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship......................................... - Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade - Attended Nursery 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 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.................. ^F Pastor Merritt Johnson 06800318 •» �The Sun and News, Saturday, November 9, 2013/ Page 5 Davenport hosting Veterans Day event hk Davenport lit University and its chapter of the Student Veterans of America will Veterans Day celebrate Monday, Nov. 11, on its W.A. Lettinga Campus in Caledonia. The event is free and open to the public. Ceremonies will begin at 10:30 a.m. with color guard displays and a guest speaker. At 11 a.m., everyone will observe a moment of silence, followed by playing of the national anthem. A free lunch of hot-dogs, chips, pop, coffee, hot chocolate will then be served until 1 p.m. During that time, visitors may view military equipment displays and visit with veteran service vendors. I M mA'. w ■ •s L1^ i u 1 1 Members of the military will be displaying vehicles and equipment like those being used overseas. Visitors will be encouraged to sign a Davenport University flag and write letters to deployed DU students currently serv­ ing in combat. Military vehicles and weapons that were used in combat operations by the 1st Battalion 125th Infantry Regiment in Afghanistan last year are tentatively sched­ uled to be on display. A face-painting and ternporary tattoo table will be available for kids. The event will be on the first floor of the Robert W. Sneden Center, 6191 Kraft Ave., SE. Middleville TOPS 546 I s The meeting of Nov. 4opened with singing “It’s A Tops World.” Patricia received a note from Angela complimenting the club on its mileage reports. Members also were reminded to turn in mileage sheets for the month of October at the next meeting. Losers for the holiday weekend were Cathy, Betty, Jane, Virginia, Alice B., Helen, Phyllis and Dorothy. Best loser for the week was Linda, with Helen runner-up. KOPS best loser was Phyllis. Phyllis renewed at a lower weight. Patricia presented the pro­ >1 h * Sa •be HIM® tai sc® sw. ib % Stetl art b to IAN’T i Itl.VGO: I i Caledonia American Legion Post 305 a Thursday • 6:30 p.m. 4b 9868 Cherry Valley each week thru 5/24/14_______ i ft nb gram, giving top 10 reasons to quit complaining. Frances won the food chart drawing, with Joyce B., Nancy, Helen, Cathy, Betty B., Patricia, Jan and Alice P. . also participating. Patricia lost the ha-ha box and Frances won the 50/50 drawing. In closing, Patricia read a article titled “Bad Biker,” which ‘ everyone enjoyed. The meeting closed with KOPS and TOPS pledges. The next meeting will be Nov. 11. Visitors are welcome to attend the meetings each Monday at 500 Lincoln Meadows, beginning at 5 for weigh-in, with the meeting starting at 5:30 and ending at 6 p.m. For more information, call Patricia, 616-868-0463, or Betty, 616-765-3483. 1r 71 BibVfc li V * a' w** (fisj I -4 I &' Ill'll I H I i/vtrodLcoLuvg oixr uvew L (fir csr AiazIaz wepvger Agepvt United Way seeking applicants for funding *48 V’ Hanfords to celebrate P 60th wedding anniversary Maurice and Grace Hanford were married on November 14, 1953. They will be cele­ brating their 60th wedding anniversary on November 14, 2013. K- YAC roofsit will benefit Barry County YMCA The Barry Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Council is planning its 13th annual roofsit to bengarry County YMCA. The roofsit will take place Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of Secondhand Corners in downtown Hastings. Hastings Fiberglass Products will match up to $3,000 of the funds raised for the roofsit. “We thought by matching contributions, we could get the community excited about raising money for the YMCA and maximize all of our efforts” said Dave Baum of Hastings Fiberglass Products. “We have always felt that supporting youth activities is an important part of building a strong commu­ nity for the future.” Airtight Insulation is donating scaffolding for the roofsit. Many area business­ es and individuals have already donated money. Individuals who are inter- ested in contributing to the YAC roofsit benefiting the Barry County YMCA may the roofsit visit students at Nov. 16 to donate or call Annie Halle at the Barry Foundation, Community 269-945-0526, for more information. YAC is comprised of Barry County residents who are between 13 and 21 years old. Currently, more than 50 kids on the roster from all over Barry County, repre­ Delton Kellogg senting Hastings, Maple Valley and Thomapple Kellogg schools. l BOPtiAzLe MersdLth cn f f CM CD CM CO CD LO & ing future projects related to facility needs. The committee will meet weekly through­ out November early December. and administration offices at 891-8185 or via email at kellyclark@calschools.org to express their interest in serving on the committee. 06825756 / h JB I I GREAT RATES & (269) 795-3302 or Toll Free (800) 706-3302 I is seeking volunteers to participate on a Growth Committee to provide input regard­ 1I #5-. i*i 497 Arlington St. (M-37), Middleville. MI 49333 I • LX VJjJ KI ■» H * Dann Mulder • Personal Service Nails & Spa 4 • No Application Fee Call Dann Mulder at Call, Click or Come in. 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Auto-Owners Insurance jr > htfuranct k * CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Call 945-9554 any time for classified ads w Insurance First 5 3 ■** * As your local independent Agency, we live in your community and we're here for you 24/7! / “This is a great way to give one gift and have it impact so many agencies and programs,” said Courtney Collison, allocations chair­ person. Agencies have the oppor­ tunity to apply for available funding through the alloca­ tions process that begins w ith filling out the application. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, and are available at the Barry •• County United Way office located at 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, or online at w w w. bcu n i ted way .org under the “News” tab at the top of the page. More than 30 local volun­ teers divide into groups to meet with the applicants to evaluate the health and human services care pro­ grams, including how suc­ cessful they are in improving the lives of residents through measurable results. For more information, call Barry County United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes, 269-945-4010. The Barry County United Way allocations applications are now available for the 2014-15 funding year. Agencies applying for funding must be health and li u m a n services 501(c)3 charitable organizations as determined by the Internal Revenue Service or be a 501(c) incorporated in the state of Michigan. The not-for-profit agency must provide services to Barry County residents in one of the four funding areas: Helping youths achieve their full potential; supporting families to achieve well being and success; helping senior adults find support and maintain independence; and addressing urgent and emerging needs in Barry County. Last year, residents of Barry County utilized servic­ es of United Way and its partner agencies more than 94,000 times. This is due to the contributions that are made throughout the United Way campaign currently . underway the community. Residents may contact Kelly Clark at the LOCAL SERVICING I non-Legion members, fami­ lies and the community, are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served immediately after the service. American • Caledonia Legion Post 305 will host a Veterans Day service for the community at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Legion Post, 9548 Cherry Valley. All veterans, including awd * 0 Caledonia Legion post hosting service Monday Ub Htcw Cir ***• tt UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION f. �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 9, 2013 * Financial Focus Provided by Andrew McFadden of Edward Jones Plan for long-term care costs •azu.b. B 4 r •v En. -It- —« •_ ‘ 4 Caledonia man wins TV from Chevy dealers Caledonia’s Jeff Kieliszewski man was the winner of a big-screen television from a Chevrolet program that partnered with local youth baseball leagues. Seif Chevrolet was one of 22 Chevrolet dealers in the Grand Rapids area that partnered with local youth baseball leagues for the 2013 baseball program. Seif partnered with Caledonia Baseball League providing new equipment, a monetary contribution and an opportu­ 0 nity for community members to enter the free Chevrolet vehicle sweepstakes. Donated equipment from Seif included equipment bags, baseball buckets, practice hitting nets, umpire ball bags, batting tees and Chevrolet Youth baseball t-shirts. The dealership also helped donate either a Chevy Malibu or Chevy Traverse as the grand prize for a free regional sweepstakes. In 2013, more than 1,600 Chevrolet dealers participated in Chevy Youth Baseball. Since the program began in 2006, Chevrolet has made a positive impact on more than 3.6 million children through the program, Pictured (from left) are Tim Harkema, sales manager at Seif Chevrolet Caledonia and Kieliszewski picking up his new television. November is Long-term Care Awareness Month. And when it comes to long-term care — such as a stay in a nursing home or the services provided by a home health aide — you'll want to plan for the potential costs involved. Of course, you might think that you'll always be able to live independently, without requiring any assistance — and perhaps you will. However, the odds aren't necessarily in your favor: About 70% of Americans who reach the age of 65 will need some form of long-term care in their lives for an aver­ age of three years, according to estimates from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. And every type of long­ term care is expensive. Consider these numbers, taken from the 2013 Cost of ^are Survey produced by Genworth, a financial security company: • The national average rate for a private room in a nursing ine home is $83,950 — a |umP o< 24% °\er the Pa$l five years. And it's not much cheaper for a semi-private m in a nursing home — the average cost is $75,405 per year, up 23% from five years ago. • A full-time home health aide costs, on average, $44,479 per year. Caledonia woman drives : vehicle into building A 32-year-old Caledonia woman crashed into a Marathon gas station at 84th Street near U.S. 131 around Start your new career. Just 44 weeks to become a cosmotologist I New Classes start Dee. 3 Present this ad for ’100 off enrollment 9:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4. Kent County Sheriff’s deputies reported ref•it the woman, who was drivin a 2013 Lexus, pulled into the lot and crashed through the front wall of the gas station. The gas station employee on duty was not inside the building at the time of the crash. Neither the employee nor the driver were injured. Police said alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash. e osmetoloQy 269-205-2445 • 620 S. 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Kolk worked as an orches- tra teacher in Washington state before returning to Caledonia. The Caledonia String Players is a community musical charity currently in its sixth year of providing performances throughout Kent County at community events, senior homes, hospi­ tals, veterans events, fundraisers and parades. The membership presently GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! includes 17 string-playing student musicians, mostly from Caledonia High School. •II The program, however, is open to string music students from other area schools as well as home-schooled stu­ dents who are studying an orchestral instrument. Additional information is available by contacting caledoniastringplayers@yahoo.c om. ibtio a •<ik I »■. -1 I '»g*| I I J I !S inn: binglo Live DJ • Drink Specials • Contests • Prizes |L* ■ ’ ii is EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT Doors open at 9:30 pm • Session begins at 10:30 pm Five regular games with S100 cash prize each round. Final round winner receives $500 cash prize Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Breton Travel ©2013 Celebrity Cruises. Inc. Ship’s registry: Malta & Ecuador •w Ports of Call some of the other factors that may be connected with the need for long-term care serv­ ices. To illustrate: If you were to enter a nursing home, you might be suffer­ ing from a physical or mental disability that could keep you from handling your own affairs. So you may want to consult with your legal advi­ sor to discuss a durable power of attorney, which would allow you to delegate your financial decisions to a relative, close friend or any­ one else you might choose. Preparing for the unex­ pected, including long-term care, takes time and careful planning. So why not observe Long-term Care Awareness Month by getting started on your plans? It can be time well spent. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. 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How can you deal with these expenses? Essentially, you have a couple of options. First, you could “self-insure" by incor­ porating long-term costs into your future budget — but, as the above numbers indicate, that could be pretty expen­ sive. Your second choice is to “transfer the risk" of incurring long-term care costs to an insurance compa­ ny. A financial professional can assist you in choosing the right solution for your individual needs. However, as important as it is to address costs, and ways of meeting them, it's also necessary to look at GET YOUR VI FIREKEEPERS CASINO* HOTEL Call 945-95547 for more information. oN BATTLE CREEK 1-94 to Exit 104 | 11177 Michigan Avenue | Battle Creek, Ml 49014 CM 877-FKC-8777 | FireKeepersCasinoHotel.com i Schedule subject to change. Management reserves all rights. t •i ■i I tt �The Sun and News, Saturday, November 9, 2013/ Page 7 Middleville, Hastings, dentist offices challenge each other for donations I F HT! ; tf’1 I' • ■fl * ;s. • III t I f4 |»/4 hj If •*(IfI I 1 VJ 1 V ' I a 1v* 'Jv . •* u «S X' «r,- I X Ir 4 III’ I• .M ! • I I rf | .. ’$11 lb •* V - i •4 * * ft W* X * .i < <4 r t T / c< :t£. T- p" * ' Jjf'‘ td 7^6 * i wI A I 1 K 27 * ** VtSP’t rr, -f<■ y/ / // " "A•7*7 I •• r - & 45 J 85Tx f -*■* . '<^‘2 • A •• ♦4 F'- - c=> •• •<•>- ru< ;1 LI* ai . *•' I ••S’; •: V. i c * »i - ’-v. > K 41I Dr. Kevin and Glenn Hahn (back row) are pictured with their office staff (front, from left) Terry Bushee, Kellie Kantner, Sue Haskin, Christy Jiles, Martha Hollister and Sue <$ Davis. s S’ > Two dental offices in Barry County are challeng­ ing each other to collect per­ sonal hygiene items to donate to Barry County's Fresh Food Initiative. Dr. Brian McKeown of Middleville and Drs. Glen and Kevin Hahn of Hastings, wanted to do something to support the community. So staff members talked with Barry County United is ~ M Way Director Lani Forbes who told them about current needs in the county. Personal hygiene items, such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, tooth­ paste and other items people may take for granted are often items needed. The Fresh Food Initiative is a local food distribution effort that helps families with food and personal hygiene items, the latter being less frequently donat­ ed. Both dental officers are asking area residents to donate items. These items will be collected at the two dental offices Nov. 11 through Dec. 10, then deliv­ ered to Fresh Food Initiative. Items needed include shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, facial tissue, tooth­ paste, toothbrushes, mouth- t 4 Dr. Brian McKeown (left, front) and Jodie Elies are pictured with the staff of McKeown’s office (back, from left) Rochelle Lorenson, Catie Cooley, Debbie Lund, Kathy McKeown, Marina Lakos, Amber Slater, JoEllen Anderson, Gwen Bainbridge and Chloe Buxton. Saff members from both offices are hoping to collect the most donations. The Hahn office is located wash, hairbrushes, deodor­ ant, lotions, soap, hand sani­ tizer and any other personal care items. at 1235 W. State St., Hastings. McKeown's office is located at 4525 N. M-37, Middleville. a? » _ • : a J!- Wiit Cuddy Drain still in discussion stages by Fran Faverman Il' County, in whose district the drains, are located was pres­ ent. Fredericks noted that the Cuddy Drain was established in 1915 with a 60-foot right of way. The drain was relo­ cated in 1951 when the first channel on Gun Lake was built. The addition of a development upstream that was not platted, thereby escaping attention in Allegan County and the installation of undersized culverts has added to the problem. Culverts installed under Patterson Road had an expected lifetime of 25 years and are now corroded to the point that the Allegan County Road Commission favors replacing them with a larger box culvert that would eliminate the increased water, debris, and sediment flow that has drawn the , Staff Writer Amid continued discussion of how to solve the Cuddy Drain issue and who ’ : CS M li LLC, will be financially responsi­ * 1KB fa. i! ble for the fix, the Cuddy t* s? ka a Intercounty Drain Drainage » oard met Friday in the Yankee Springs Township Hall to hear from two consuitants. Dan Fredericks, P.E., from I R I Land Resource and Engineering, provided a review of the study undertak­ en by his company. He reit­ a ar i erated the five goals stated in the petition accepted on July III l 23 from Yankee Springs W ! Township. The five goals Ik C**® ’ were preservation of proper ­ Vo 51 11 -■> ty values, limiting the rat* amount of organic and other debris entering Gun Lake, limiting enteraaaaaavaaa^ the sediment- -------jxfljai! ing channels on Gun Lake, limiting the presence of E. attention of residents on the Gun Lake channel and coli in the lake, and estabI lishing a fair and equitable Yankee Springs township officials. division of project costs. “It is not a new problem,” Although no representa­ Wayland said Fredericks. “Five huntive from dred cubic yards a year of Township was present, the township had also presented sediment are coming from a petition at the July meeting the Cuddy Dram. Initially, Allegan dumped addressing a desire to con­ solidate some drainage dis- sediment in the 60-foot right tricts with the Cuddy Drain of way. When that was and to solve a problem at filled, no more was removed, another drain. Commissioner Engineer Glen Pomp of ’2J £ Don Black from Allegan Allegan County, agreed that it Moi ■ 0’^ 06826286 i M 4/ X CURRENTY ONLINE AUCTION RUNS THRU 8:00 p.m. TUes. Nov. 12th ■ Check out our great deals on M37Auction.com Lg APPLIANCES! Consignment Auction 30-Day Warranty! 9790 Cherry valley Ave. SE, Caledonia 616.871.2662 Ji' '"R future removals would require hauling off the mate­ rial. The presence of E. coli in the lake was address by con­ sultant Aaron Snell, aquatic/restoration biologist, from Streamside Ecotopical services. He congratulated Deb Gun Lake Masselink, Protective Association, for the work she continues to do sampling the lake for E. coli. “E. Coli is an indicator,” Pomp observed. He went on to say that it is not the E. coli that makes people sick, it is other organisms in the water and people do not make the connection but assume it is the E. coli. He did add that it extremely difficult an is problem, Pomp's primary recom­ mendation is for concentrat­ ed sampling with materials supplied by a laboratory. “Pick five sites and do them for five weeks. Establish a chain of custody.” Mark Englerth, Yankee Springs Township supervi­ sor, raised the issue of tracing contamination. In the general discussion that fol­ lowed, it became apparent that E. coli grows in drain tiles, in pipes leading into the lakes, and in manure of all types and in human waste. Ending the discussion of E. coli and moving onto what to do next, Drainage Board Member Brady Harrington, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, raised a jurisdictional issue. “How much of the Gardner Drain to consolidate with the Cuddy?” asked Harrington. “I support leav­ ing Gardner to the county.” Englerth said he wanted a fair and equitable division of PAIN IN THE ARCHES costs. Harrington replied the board splits the costs between the counties and each county then does its own allocation of costs. Englerth • said When Patterson Road was used by residents of both counties, Harrington said the board was limited by what was in the petitions. “I was assuming we were dealing with the watershed,” observed Masselink. Harrington replied that he would need to seek legal counsel to see if anything could be added that was not in the petitions. The meeting closed with instructions to Fredericks to work on plans for replacing all the undersized culverts, stabilizing the Timber Creek area, regaining the sediment basin, and solving the Patterson Road problem. problem, "We Can Help ALONG WITH ALL YOUR OTHER FOOT CARE NEEDS INCLUDING DIABETIC FOOT CARE AND SURGERY. KENT PODIATRY DR. EMILEY 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. CALEDONIA, Ml 37 years experience 891-9133 Accepting New Patients w- Board Certified I § SPfWHLYMWtfO tTWS THROUGHOUT THf STORC. 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OB Dewey Michael McDaniel. would return home to face the biggest challenge of his life — cop­ ing with severe po*t traumat­ ic stress. “When he came back, he was different. Something about him changed." said Angie remembering her brother who used to joke and smile all the time. He was a 2fX>6 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High school where he played baseball and soc­ cer. And even though he had a full academic scholarship to Michigan Central University. Michael opted to enlist in the U.S. Mannes after high school. Eventually, stress and depression after he returned were too much, and Michael suicide committed in November 2012. He was 25 years old. * His suicide is a tragedy Angie says she never wants another military family to face. So she’s helping spread the world about the increas­ ing number of soldier sui­ cides and what people can do if Michael “Dewey” McDaniel had a happy, playful per­ sonality. to help. Angie, who lives in Delton, is partnering with a national organization called Stop Soldier Suicide to bring a film screening of the criti­ acclaimed cally film “Happy New Year* to Grand Rapids on Veterans Day. The organization is trying to make it a national movement showing the film in different cities across the country on the same day. Celebration Cinema at Woodland Mall will have just one showing at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11. In order to guarantee the showing, Angie had to pre-sell a num­ ber of tickets. She’s met that goal, but says there are still plenty of tickets available. Tickets are only available online at www.tugg.com/titles/stopsoldiersuicide. The 105-minute film is currently confirmed to be shown in 14 other cities in the United States, and sever­ al others are pending. The Grand Rapids showing*4 is the only confirmed showing in Michigan. “We have to get more peo- U.S. Marine Michael McDaniel’s casket is draped with a flag during his funeral late last year. Honor and Respect to the Last thank our nations Veterans for service given and sacrifices made to protect the freedoms of this great nation. ws $ Beeler-Gores Funeral Home 914 W. Main Street, Middleville, MI 49333 (269) 795-3694 www.beelergoresfuneral.com Veterans & Family Memorial Care- PROI 1)1 YSI RVING IHOSl WHOII-WT I’ROI 1)1.Y SI RVI I) ’ w Angie McDaniel treasures of photo of her and her brother Michael. pie talking about and doing something for our warriors," said Angie. “This film can do that. It's a tough film to watch, but it's right on the pulse ... and it's just a great movie. ” The feature film tells the story of Staff Sgt. Cole Lewis, a war-torn Marine who returns home to face his fiercest battle, the one against himself. Filmmaker K. Lorrel Manning puts a human face on post-traumat­ ic stress. Stop Soldier Suicide is the first national, civilian notfor-profit origination dedi­ cated to preventing military suicide. Using a model of care and resources, the group helps service members, vet­ erans and their families who need to work through emo­ tional or other issues that are leading to suicidal thoughts. Laura Black, chief mar­ keting officer for Stop Soldier Suicide, said that one active-duty soldier and more than 22 plus veterans take their own lives each day. “It's so easy to support this and learn something at the same time about military people and how they feel, what they go through.” said Black in a press release about the film. “For the price of a movie ticket, you can help save lives. “We have to stop this stig­ ma around asking for and getting mental health care.” Angie said she will always wish she could have done more to help her brother. “I didn't know what to say or do to help him. There was nothing I could say to make him feel better,” she said. She remembered seeing a change in him after his tours. “He was depressed. It was one thing or another piling up on him, and eventually I guess he just couldn't get out from under all of it,” she said. Michael shot himself Nov. 26 and died Nov. 27. His family donated his organs to help others, but Angie said she felt the need to do more to help prevent others from committing suicide. “It was the worst thing that could have happened. To know that things were so unbearable for him, that he j® «» I IS l —— WE1 4W *s U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael “Dewey” McDaniel enlisted after high school. thought suicide was his only choice, is horrible,” she said. Angie said she and her two brothers didn’t grow up together, but came together later in life. She said before he died. Michael loved being an uncle to her daughter and loved having the chance to be a family. (ft He needed someone to talk to someone who understood what he was going through,” said Angie. She said getting involved with Stop Soldier Suicide is a way for her to bring closure to her own pain and grief. “I hope something good in can come from this tragedy. We donated his organs, but I want to do more. I don’t want other soldiers to face what he faced. 1 don't want other families to have to deal with a loss like this,** she said. According to recent stud­ ies by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, in 1999 and 2000 suicide rates among active-duty soldiers and veterans increased to nearly one every 65 minutes. That's more suicide deaths to soldiers than combat deaths, according to the study. Stop Soldier Suicide has chapters in Texas, Ohio, Oklahoma, North Carolina and Georgia. It was founded in 2010 by veterans Nick -lack and Craig Gridelli. It's board of directors is com­ posed of active military serv­ ice members and veterans. For more information about Stop Soldier Suicide, visit the website www.stopsoldiersuicide.org. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! w s '1 Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. 7 4 •i. I �I » - F I The Sun and News, Saturday. November 9, 2013/ Page 9 Working together I 1V I f Lil ci I 1 •» T l! ■ti’S'Sl. I 9 <4 M? ■ F 43. 1 MF I s- GV t I. I < L £ ■ I • a -A 4 r X / w r Neighborhood association donates to church food ministry TK Middle School names students of the month Thornapple Kellogg Middle School officials recently announced the students of the month for October. Pictured are (front row, from left) sixth graders Dalton Bailey, Mitchell Allen, Aiden Hannapel, Colson Brummel, Claire Middleton, Savannah Bronkema (second row) seventh graders Kennon Aldridge, Chaz Knorr, Jenna Walters, Bryce Geiger, Sarah Possett, Sophia Grusnis, Cole Risner, Hunter Allen (back) eighth graders Kellie Book, Zachary Saunders, Reegan Edema, Allyson McNutt, Eden Beyer, Adam Johanson and seventh graders Shylin Robirds and Brook Smith. Not available for the photos were sixth grader Grace Densham and eighth * The a-Round Green Lake Association'presented nearly $4,400 to Green Lake Ca|vary church to benefit the church’s Food for Life ministry. The gift will support ejght months> worth of food truck distributions. The two checks given to the church’s food distribution ministry were for $2,180 each — one check from the August aRound Green Lake Association 5K run/walk and the other a matching gift from the a- Round Green Lake Association. Green Lake Calvary Church once a month distrib­ utes 5,000 pounds of food to 60 to 90 families in the surrounding community. The Food for Life Ministry is delivered from the Feeding America headquarters in Comstock Park. Green Lake Calvary does not have the facilities to maintain a tradi­ tional food pantry, so the mobile food trucks allow the church to provide the service directly from its existing building. 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I ?v , b 'a : • ' '^,1 •9 - .. h l / I.I'; 1 / IJ • ■♦i CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting Minutes The minutes for the October 2nd, 2013 Township Board of Trustees Meeting which were approved on November 6th, 2013, are posted at the Township Offices at 8196 Broadmoor Ave, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org. 06826231 PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET FOR 2014 FISCAL YEAR PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on November 20, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., at the Caledonia Townshipe Hall, 8196 Broadmoor Avenue SE, Caledonia, Michigan, to hear and consider com­ ments regarding the proposed Township budget for the January 1,2014 through December 31,2014 fiscal year. n A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Caledonia Township Office, 8196 Broadmoor Avenue SE, Caledonia, Michigan, during Township business hours. The property tax millage rate(s) proposed to be levied to support the proposed budg­ et will be a subject of this hearing. All interested persons may attend the public hearing on November 20, 2013, and be heard with respect to the proposed budget and the proposed property tax millage rate(s). This notice is given pursuant to Act 43 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1963 (Second Extra Session), as amended. Dated: November 7, 2013 06826295 * they enter the sheriff’s department building. Light office work is also included in this position. • Courtesy trail patrol — This is a seasonal •a sition for those 18 and older. Volunteers patrol the White Pine Trail, East Trails and Kent Trails. Duties include providing assistance to citi­ zens on the bike path who have questions or need serv­ ices of police. • Kent County Citizens Academy — the Kent County Sheriff’s Department Citizen Police Academy was established to continue building relationships between the citizens and the department. The goal is to develop and enhance citizen awareness and understanding of the police roles in the community. • Kent County traffic squad — this position offers an opportunity for residents who have an interest in serv­ ing the community in a vari- ety of ways that are oriented around law enforcement and public safety. • Chaplain program for clergy — this will be an hon­ orary position and, the chap­ lain will serve at the appoint­ ment of the Sheriff. Qualifications that will be considered include educa­ tion, experience, endorse­ ments, and the willingness to develop a rapport with departmental members. Clergy must be ordained and serving a local church or ministry in Kent County. Community Emergency Response Team — training prepares participants to help during emergency situations. Training topics include per­ sonal preparedness, fire safe­ ty, search and rescue, and basic medical operations. Anyone wanting to attend the open house or have any questions about volunteer positions should call Sandi Jones, 616-632-6221. •• r I J BILLS, continued from page 1 A / The Kent County Sheriff’s Department will host a vol­ unteer open house at 10 a.m. Tuesday, , Nov. 12, at the sheriff’s office, 701 Ball Ave., NE, Grand Rapids. The open house will last approximately one hour and highlight the volunteer opportunities available through the sheriff’s depart­ ment. . * Some of the volunteer opportunities include: • Senior volunteer pro­ gram for volunteers 55 and older — the program includes handicap and fire lane parking enforcement, homebound visits and vaca­ tion house checks. • Victim advocate pro­ gram — a group of civilian volunteers who provide sup­ port and assistance to fami­ lies who have experienced the sudden traumatic injury or death of a family member. • Front desk greeter — volunteers greet and provide directions to the public as Courtland Township to a high of $1,000 in Byron Township. She said the clerk’s office, which is responsible for cemeteries was asking for an increase in the fee for Caledonia resi­ dents to $200 and for nonres­ idents to $500 to help meet the constantly rising costs of maintaining the cemeteries. “The usual revenues from sales are about $6,000 a year,” reasoned Robertson. “It costs $14,000 just to keep the grass mowed. . .1 don’t expect ever to break even on cemetery costs.” Trustee Kelly Wolf want­ ed to know if the revenue from sales was earmarked She said for cemeteries. Grand Rapids had some sort of a fund for such costs. Robertson replied they were considered general fund rev­ enues. A suggestion to insti­ tute an annual fee of $10 for every year a plot was not used as well as a suggestion that sales to nonresidents be stopped were deemed improbable of success. The discussion closed with his remarks that when the cur­ rent cemetery space avail­ able was exhausted, the township had no plans to purchase additional space. A motion to adopt a fee sched­ ule of $200 per plot for resi­ dents and $500 per plot for nonresidents was unani­ mously adopted by the board. It was also necessary for the board to adopt a resolu­ •It tion placing special assess­ ments and sewer and water bill delinquencies on the winter tax bills for December 2013. The total value of the special assessments includ­ ing the delinquencies is $215,402.75. The resolution was adopted unanimously on a 5-0 roll call vote. The next meeting of the board will be Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. in the township offices at 8196 Broadmoor Ave. Conservation officers offer tips for safe hunting With Michigan’s rich tra­ dition of fall hunting getting underway, conservation offi­ cers at the Department of Natural Resources have offered their top 10 tips for a safe outdoor experience. “Hunting in Michigan is a time-honored activity, rich in tradition, when families and friends come together to enjoy our great outdoors,” said Lt. Andrew Turner, who leads the DNR’s Recreation, Safety and Enforcement Section for the Law Enforcement Division. 44 Making your hunt a safe •It and responsible experience is key to having an enjoyable and memorable time. By fol­ lowing these safety tips, hunters can help us all have a good season.” Turner said the top 10 safety tips for hunters to remember are: • Treat every firearm as if it is loaded. • Always point the muzzle in a safe direction. • Be certain of the target, and what’s beyond it, before firing. Know the identifying features of the game being pursued. Be sure to have an adequate backstop; don’t shoot at a flat, hard surface or water. • Keep finger outside the trigger guard and off the trig­ ger until ready to shoot. • Don’t run, jump or climb with a loaded firearm. Unload a firearm before climbing a fence or tree or jumping a ditch. Pull a firearm toward the body by the butt, not the muzzle. • Avoid alcoholic bever­ ages before or during hunt­ ing. Also avoid mind- or behavior-altering medicines or drugs. • All firearm deer hunters on any land during daylight hunting hours must wear a hat, cap, vest, jacket, rain­ wear or other outer garment of “hunter orange” visible from all sides. All hunters, including archers, must com­ ply during gun season. • Camouflage hunter orange is legal, provided 50 percent of the surface area is solid hunter orange. (Exceptions: waterfowl, crow and wild turkey hunters, and bow hunters for •It deer during bow season). • Always let someone know of specific hunting locations and expected time of return. This information helps conservation officers and others locate hunters who get lost. • Carry a cell phone into the woods. Remember to turn the ringer off or set the phone to vibrate rather than ring. Cell phone s emit a sig­ nal that can help rescuers locate lost hunters. Smartphones have GPS set­ tings that help searchers. Make sure before leaving for the woods each day that the phone is fully charged. MiniI & A 1• Conservation officers also recommend that smartphone users download compass and flashlight apps, most of which are free. “These simple, common­ sense tips can prevent hunt­ ing accidents and save lives,” said Turner. “We encourage all sportsmen and •it women to follow these guidelines when enjoying the great outdoors in our state.” Michigan’s regular deer firearm season starts Nov. 15. For more information 'SJ about hunting in Michigan, visit the DNR website www.michigan.gov/hunting. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. 7 rl 'i I �The Sun and News, Saturday, November 9, 2013/ Page 11 >■ VOLLEYBALL, continued from page made a good play.” Staying positive, excited and loose is something that hasn’t always come naturally to this team, but the girls have worked on it. That showed Monday. “Coach always says smil­ ing relaxes us. It's so true,” said Krol. The home crowd helped, with painted-up classmates, a loud group of parents and encouraging signs through­ out the crowd. “They’ve never had that * k>. s' *2 v J SA s ss before,” said 'Pohl. “That was a lot of fun for them. They've done a lot of talking since we played at Byron Center (Oct. 29) and they realized we really need to be up and encouraging each other and be excited. They know. They've got goals that they want to do and how they want to execute. Hopefully, we’ll play to our potential.” The Bulldogs scored a 2-1 win over the Trojans at their quad last week. LeMay led the Trojans to season and they still hung in every sinsle game. It's going to be hard. 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Hannah Latham, Cara Murphy, Ashley Dougherty and Bunce were the four seniors Caledonia who played their final varsity contest Monday. “They’ve done a great job leading their team all sea­ son,” Webber said. “Not all of them got to start, but they were supporting the people that were starting in front of them, just bringing that effort every single day to practice and being there with their team. We had a losing PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: www.boatangel.com CTOP CRIMES AGAINST CRXW! the win Monday, pounding 13 kills to go along with seven digs. One particularly powerful attack found the face of Caledonia libero MacKenzi Bredeweg early in the third set and sent her to the bench for the rest of the evening. Caledonia head coach Katie Webber was happy with the way her team rallied even without its defensive leader. “They really stepped up and we were the closest in that last game without our libero,” Webber said. “That was huge to know that they could play with them.” Neither team played par­ ticularly well. The Fighting Scots really struggled to pass the ball much of the night. Both teams were aggressive at the service line, but made a lot of errors. The Trojans had ten and the Scots 11. “You've got to serve and pass to win in high school, at least that’s what I've found,” Webber said. Dahlke passed up 25 assists in the win. She also had nine digs and three aces. She tied for the team lead in digs with Amy Ziccarello, in Am _ n UOOCARANta 8 ■ •* 4 opener Shoobridge during Monday’s district Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Earn EXTRA CASH! -0 DELIVERING LOCAL PAPERS fa’ LOCAL PAPERS NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR WALKING & DRIVING ROUTES EARN A WEEKLY BASE PAY ... • • • plus Insert Pay. Apply in person at... 5 1351 North M-43 Hwy.J 1 .. 'The People Paper 77581848 » Hastings, Michigan V . * » No 4 Phone Calls 4 Please �~* Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday. November 9, 2013 Top Scots finish season at finals Caledonia junior Olivia cross country team sent one Bordewyk held off a couple runner as well, with senior of challengers to finish in the Josh Risner He battled ill­ top 100 at the Division I ness and the wet course to Lower Peninsula State Finals place 245th in 18:07.1. at Saturday Michigan The individual champion International Speedway in the DI uo, ys’ race (MIS) in Brooklyn. Saturday was Grand lane Bordewyk was 98th in her junior Grant Fisher, who third trip to the finals, finish* came in at 15:13.7. mg the DI girls* race in 19 Highland-Milford senior minutes 32.2 seconds. Brian Kettle was a distant Bordewyk was a state second in 15:31.7. The top medalist a year ago, placing '22 guys all finished the race 27th with a time about a in under 16 minutes. minute faster than her result Kettle's Highland-Milford from Saturday. The 19:32 team earned the stale title, was right about the time she finishing the race with 165 ran as a freshman at the state points. Waterford Mot was finals. The time Saturday second with 170 points, fol­ was g(xjd enough to help her lowed by Traverse City earn Academic All-State Central 180, Saline 196. honors this fall. Northville 202, Saginaw The wet course had been Heritage 205, Ann Arbor beaten down into a slick, Pioneer 248. Pickney 260. muddy track by the time the Birmingham Seaholm 285 Division 1 races took off in and Oxford 295 in the top the afternoon at MIS. ten. 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But there are many other ways to add grapes to special meals and party fare. The recipes included here arc easyto-make, beautiful and tasty examples of unique ways to prepare and serve grapes. Luckily, many varieties of fresh grapes from California are available throughout the holiday season and into January. For more recipes and serving suggestions, visit ww w.grapesfromcalifomia.com. Grape Tuxedo Bites, 3 Ways Sometimes, the amount of cookies and other sweets served during the holidays can he overwhelming Grape Tuxedo Bites 3 Ways are the except Biles exception. ion. These three recipes, recipes. featuring white and dark chocolate, caramel, toffee bits, almonds and peanuts, are definitely rich, but because the center of each is a refreshing. Juicy grape, they avoid being overly sweet. s5 -- Chocolate Toffee Grapes A Ife Makes 25 25 green or red seedless California grapes 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped semisweet chocolate I teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup finely chopped toffee bits Put toothpicks into grapes, set aside. Line baking sheet with wax paper or parchment. In small double boiler, melt chocolate and oil together over medium-low heat, stirring until melted, about 5 min­ utes (or in microwave on high power 30 seconds, stirring once). Dip grapes in chocolate and then in toffee. Place on baking sheet lined with wax paper or parchment. Repeat until all grapes are used. Chill until set. Nutritional analysis per dipped grape: Calories 4 7; Protein .5 g; Carbohydrate 6 g; Fat 3 g: 48% Calories from Fat; Cholesterol 2 mg: Sodium 20 mg; Potassium 22 mg; Fiber .24 g ’Wk i Mi • • I wI i Ifcfi fll; ■oki '’•‘.asfr ,a /Ai I •iiWffii- iffl •• .I White Chocolate Almond Grapes Hi to i(ml iW I T I, I |FIW«‘ II I# Makes 25 25 green or red seedless California grapes 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate I teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup finely chopped salted almonds Put toothpicks into grapes, set aside. Line baking sheet with wax paper or parchment. In small double boiler, melt chocolate and oil together over medium-low heat, stirring until melted, about 5 min­ utes (or in microwave on high power 30 seconds, stirring once). Dip grapes in chocolate and then in almonds. Place on Ibaking sheet lined with wax paper or parchment. Repeat until all grapes are used. Chill until set. Nutritional analysis per dipped grape: Calories 48: Protein / g; Carbohydrate 4 g; Fat 3.5 g: 61% Calories from Fat; Cholesterol .71 mg; Sodium 17 mg; Potassium 49 mg; Fiber .5 g Caramel Peanut Grapes Makes 25 25 green seedless California grapes 1/2 cup finely chopped salted peanuts 1/2 cup caramel bits or 10 unwrapped caramels 1 tablespoon heavy cream Put toothpicks into grapes, set aside. Line baking sheet Iwith parchment. Place peanuts in small bowl and set aside. In small saucepan, melt caramel and cream together over medium-low heat, stirring until melted, about 5 minutes. Keep warm. Dip grapes in caramel and then in nuts. Place wax paper or parchment. Repeat on baking sheet lined with a a ■* a •• until all grapes are used. Chill until set. Note: You can also melt caramel in microwave. Put caramels in microwaveable bowl or glass measure and zap on high 30 seconds. Stir until smooth and zap an additional 20 seconds if necessary. Nutritional analysis per dipped grape: Calories 38; Protein I g; Carbohydrate 4.5 g; Tat 2 g; 46% (. alories from Fat; Cholesterol I mg: Sodium 19 mg; Potassium 8 mg; Fiber .3 g I H I i Set a sparklingL table with frosted grapes * Set amid a selection of other treats, frosted grapes make quite an impression. Delicate. but ever so tempting, these easy-to-make beauties are also a lovely garnish atop cakes and custards. Frosted Grapes 0 t* I II 2 pounds seedless California grapes, cut into 2- to 4-inch clusters 2 large egg whites, beaten or 1/4 cup pasteurized liquid egg w hites 1 cup superfine granulated sugar Hold one grape cluster by the stem and brush lightly with egg whites. Transfer to rack set over wax paper, then sprinkle with sugar. Using fingers, turn cluster to lightly coat. Gently shake ofTexcess sugar. Repeat with remaining clusters. Let grapes dry, uncovered, at room temperature, about 2 hours. * 1 teaspoon safflower or vegerame o 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground pepper 1 baguette, sliced thinly In medium bowl, combine chopped grapes, shallot, thyme, vinegar, sugar, oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to small serving bowl and set aside. Makes 2 cups. To make crostini, preheat oven to 350°F. Spread baguette slices on baking sheet and toast until crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Nutritional analysis per 1/4 cup grupe relish: Calories 27; Protein .3 g: Carbohydrate 6 g; Fat. 63 g; 19% Calories from Fat: Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 74 mg; Potassium 57 mg; Fiber .3 g Suggested buffet platter selections to accompany relish: Crostini, ham. sliced duck breast, pates, additional grape clusters. assorted mustards in small condiment bowls or custard cups and cheeses, such as St. Andre, Manchego, aged chcddar or goat cheese. Grape Roquefort Canapes The welcome combination of grapes, cheese and nuts on holiday buffet platters is fairly common, but these tasty Grape Roquefort Canapes roll all three altogether in one simple bite-sized serving. Creamy cheeses, with the distinctive bite of Roquefort, the juicy sweetness ofgrapes. the crunch of nuts and the anise hint from the tarragon are just the kind of easy-to-eat appetizer that quickly satisfies without being heavy. Phis, they re very elegant. Makes 20 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup crumbled Roquefort or other blue cheese, at room temperature 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon 20 red seedless California grapes 1/3 cup finely chopped toasted pistachios or toasted walnuts Line small baking sheet with waxed or parchment paper. Set aside. In small fez:1 processor (or mix by hand). combine cream cheese, Roquefort, heavy cream and tarragon until well mixed. Trans­ fer to medium bowl and stir in grapes. Put nuts in small bowl. With tablespoon, scoop up grape and gently coat in cheese mixture. Roll in nuts and place on prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours and sen e. Goat Cheese Variation: Substitute 1/4 cup . soft goat cheese for Roquefort; 1/4 cup finely cut chives for tarragon; and 1/4 cup toasted chopped pecans for pistachios. Nutritional analysis per canapi: Calories 42; Protein . 9 g; Carbohydrate 1.4 g; Fat 4 g; 79% Calories from Fat; Cholesterol 9 mg; Sodium 34 mg: Potassium 30 mg; Fiber .2 g A �I Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 9, 2013 Walter misses medal by four-tenths of a second by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It took a while -for Thomapple Kellogg senior David Walter to know how happy he should be with his performance at the Division 2 Lower Peninsula State Finals Saturday. Walter had to head across pit row, and wait with every­ one else for the times to be put on the wall on the infield at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. In his head, he thought there was a good chance hed earned a state medal with a top-30 finish. Walter was in a pack of seven runners with about 50 yards to go to the finish line. He finished in the middle of that pack, four tenths of a second behind the guy in :1I •4 •• x •• :I» * front of him, fourth tenths of a second behind the 30th fin­ isher. “I thought I was like 27th, so when that guy was right there at the end I thought 1 was safe but things happen I guess,” Walter said. “Somebody has got to get 31 st.” Walter, the lone state qualifier from the Trojan varsity boys’ cross country team, placed 31st in his final high school cross country race, setting a new personal record with his time of 16 minutes 32.0 seconds. Kapo Suarez from Coopersville earned the 30th and final state medal, hitting the finish line in 16:31.6. “I can’t complain,” Walter said. “I feel like 1 tried every­ thing. 1 tried my hardest in 1 •• 1 w w * liter* •• w r •:»i «- i0 i 4^ Thornapple Kellogg junior Melissa Winchester (366) races past Clawson’s Katlyn Pizzo on her way to the finish line at the end of the Division 2 girls’ race Saturday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg’s Olivia Lamberg (362) and East Grand Rapids’ Kate Krug pass the clock just beyond the two-mile mark near the end of Saturday’s Division 2 girls’ race at the State Finals in Brooklyn. (Photo by Brett Bremer) that race and that was a tough race in the mud and with the good competition this year I can’t be too disap­ pointed with 31st.” Junior Melissa Winchester was close to a state medal too, but not quite as close as Walter. Winchester was 35th in the Division 2 girls' race Saturday, finishing in 19:39.1. Winchester led the Trojan girls’ team to a 13th-place finish. The TK girls' team also had sophomore Olivia Lamberg 84th in 20:12.9, senior Bryn Beyer 107th in 20:28.9, junior Janie Noah 123rd in 20:41.6, senior Shelbi Shepherd 158th in 21:00.5. 21:00.5. r ■1 in rin 04 co <o o i 7 I A ■\ DE BEER R E F I N I S H 4 HE HAVE GONE GREEN! ! One of the first shops in i f the area to do our part in V protecting the environment with ECO friendly water bourne products that are the future and state of the art products for your automobiles finish! M felt* £ MTERBASE* THINNER ni atit 4 — WATEMAW TJ B — 1 616-891-0150 Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner t M, I i Cl vat* ! 9 WATtRBASE* ]I ■it I — m * Ml e;_ • ■ MM 930 ■I MM977 ... 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • ww.edsbody.com OPEN 7:30 TO 5:00 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY . Thornapple Kellogg senior David Walter works his way through the crowd as he passes the two-mile mark Saturday at the Division 2 Lower Peninsula State Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. (Photo by Brett Bremer) final stretch to the finish, led by Grand Rapids Christian Cedar Springs. Weiler fin 180, Linden 198, Otsego I "I can’t complain. I feel ished in 17:55.1 and 226, Chelsea 246, Forest like I tried everything. Bredenberg in 17:55.9. Hills Northern 252, East I tried my hardest in St. Johns’ Karrigan Smith Grand Rapids 276, Forest I that race and that was third in 18:04.0. The top Hills Eastern 289 and Sturgis I was a tough race in six finishers were all juniors, 229 in the top ten. I the mud and with the a group which included Cedar Springs had the good competition • Mason's Meg Darmofal individual champion on the this year I can’t be (fourth, 18:21.8), Forest boys’ side too, with junior I too disappointed Hills Northern’s Morgan Austin Sargent finishing in Posthuma (fifth 18:21.9), with 31st.” 15:42.7. Mason senior South Christian's Alexis Mason VanDyke was second Miller (sixth, 18:40.1). in 15:48.5. The top five guys Thornapple Kellogg Pennfield senior Audrianna all finished in less than 16 senior David Walter Bomamann was seventh in minutes, with Corunna soph­ 18:43.4. omore Blake Watson third in St. Clair took the Division 15:52.5, Haslett senior Alex 2 boys' championship, with McCormick fourth in Junior Taylor Ward was 106 points. St. Joseph was 15:58.1, and Otsego senior 169th in 21:10.6 and fresh­ second with 127, followed Justin Starr fifth in 15:59.1. man Rachael Gorton 199th in 21:49.6. The freshman Gorton was the only Trojan running at the state finals for the first time. The other six girls helped the TK team to a fourth-place finish in 2013. On the wet, muddy course this season Beyer was the lone Trojan to improve on her time from the 2012 finals. Grand Rapids Christian was the overwhelming champion in the Division 2 girls' meet, finishing nearly 100 points ahead of runnerup Spring Lake. Christian finished with 109 points to Spring Lake’s 205. Otsego was third with 213 points, followed by Linden 216, East Grand Rapids 219, South Christian 226, Warren Regina 229, Sparta 231, Gull Lake 290, Forest Hills Northern 308, DeWitt 309, Vicksburg 337, Thornapple Kellogg 343, Chelsea 348, and Cedar Springs 356 in the . V top 15. Thornapple Kellogg senior Shelbi Shepherd nears the The individual champion, junior Kenzie Weiler, who finish line at the end of the Division 2 girls’ race at the edged Detroit County Day’s Lower Peninsula State Finals Saturday afternoon. Jackie Bredenberg in the (Photo by Brett Bremer) .fat til#iiBai MW I | iw iifti itita ■ B 4•i fall |'W - ^25351 *1 �The Sun and News, Saturday, November 9, 2013/ Page 15 3 ~ Drain assessments challenged again An orphan in Haiti receives her “Memory Project” art­ work. CHS student artwork delivered to orphans in Haiti *s*i , I* b 3ihi I 3 IKE ta - Mi rfcan t O, m iKini iB fci taiss; team boi M is i te Hii ffiire ■ 1 jMlfai .11 a sistas tea® in Bite’ - is In the 2012-13 school year, Caledonia High School art students teamed with an organization titled “The Memory Project” to create portraits of orphaned chil­ dren in Haiti. Each art student received a photograph of a Haitian child in order to construct an orig­ inally-designed art piece to send back to the orphanages. The delivery process was extensive due to a new pro­ gram implemented in the orphanages that allowed the children to live in a foster home for the summer. In spite of the complicated delivery, the project proved to be an extreme success. As reported, great animation ran through the orphanages as the Haitian children received their meaningful keepsakes.The Memory Project was also able to raise $4,000 to •2J purchase the orphanages' younger children new rtiattresses. Caledonia High School’s National Honor Society and National Art Honor Society's Fine Arts Night contributed to these funds by donating 100% of their admission fees. Emmons Lake students host Veterans Day special •w Caledonia Emmons Lake Elementary School will host a Veterans Day program at 2 p.m. Monday. The estimated 45-minute special will feature a guest speaker, presentation of the flag by the American Legion color guard, playing of the National Anthem and Taps, and other specials from the students. All area veterans are invit­ ed to attend. 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Rocking chairs, Adirondack. swings, benches, begin the project. Council member Mike Pub tables with chairs and Yonker more. Dave Lytle said the council has www. crop(269)948-7921 looked at this many times kedcreekwoodworking.com and said it's out of the village hands now. He said it's been For Rent turned over to the county ASSISTED LIVING: moddrain commission. em country home in Alto. Lutz askedu if there isuany, Cathy (616)891-1840. Email: way to get the project back AssistedLivingAlto@charter. from the county. Nettleton net Real Estate said if that is possible, the ---------------------------------------BRAND NEW- 3 bed., 3 village will then be required SHELBYVILLE GUN LAKE bath ranch home in Pine Ha­ AREA:------2535 7th to fund the $390,000 bonds. --------— St. - 3- bed— ven Estates, covered deck. The village is already roon\ aP_arty'ent $750 per large |Qt 'finished garage. month, 2 bedroom apart­ Over 1900sq. ft. $165,000. assessed nearly $136,000 for ment $600 per month. No (616)891-8982. the project. pets. (269)217-5134 to schedIn another matter, the uje an appointment. ----------- CALEDONIA/MIDDLEcouncil discussed the need to APART- VILLE: 58 ACRES, sandy create a nine-member down­ THORN-BARRY MENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, soil, very rolling, mature town development citizen's Middleville. bedroom pines and hardwoods. Natu2 council. Village Manager apartments starting at $645. ral gas. (616)891-1693. Rebecca Fleury said--------this is --------- j ------~~ INO ets allo , No p Dets allowed. Please call required and should have (269)795-3889 to schedule an Help Wanted been done when the DDA appointment. CAREGIVERANIMAL was created. She said it is a LOOKING for an ambitious, requirement if there are more physically fit person to care Automotive than 100 residents living for many small dogs in a $$GET WEIGHED- GET large, impeccably clean fa­ Bit within the DDA boundaries. PAID$$ for scrap cars. Go cility. 1st or 2nd shift, inin­ She told council there are Go Auto Parts, Delton, MI cludes some weekend hours, more than 100 within the (269)623-2775. Alto area E-mail resume/inMiddleville district. quiries to: animalcaregivLutz questioned that num- z08 KIA SEDONA: extend- ers@outlook.com ber and asked for a map of ect silver, leather, DVD, the district as well as the moonroof, many more^ op- FABRICATION MIG FABRICATION bons, 106k miles, $8,9 •II ’ WELDER NEEDED. At least addresses of all the residents (616)891-1693. 2 years of experience. Must within the district. I be able to work from prints Fleury said she has Farm I and cut/grind own materiaddress labels for all of them $$GET WEIGHED-GET als. $15-$22 hr. 1st shift. and will provide them to PAID$$ for scrap metals, car Middleville worksite. Apply Lutz. 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NAL BASEMENT SERVattorney-client privileges. Miscellaneous Village Attorney ~ Mark ICES waterproofing crack mold remediation. PRINT PLUS- YOUR print­ Nettleton explained that, if [Xl'/ficensed. Free esti- ing center for all types of the village waives its attor­ mates. (517)290-5556. printing. Check us out for a ney-client privilege once, it quote on your print job. Call BLEAM could open the village up to 945-9105. EA VESTROUGHING contest for all attorney Seamless gutter. 50 Colors. Communitv Notices memos and opinions. Free Estimates. Since 1959, “If you release some but CRAFT & BAKE SALE! 269-945-0004 not all, it puts you in a quag­ 1 Nov. 16, Saturday Only www.bleameaves.com mire,” said Nettleton. 10am-2pm. No earlies. CHAINS Great food, cool crafts Lutz said the questions are CHAINSAW and lots of other stuff. asked of Nettleton in open Sharpened. Durkee Lumber, Alto, MI (616)868-6026. Lincoln Meadow Apts. meetings and his opinions 500 Lincoln Street should also be available for CONSTRUCTION: addi­ Middleville, MI open discussion. tions, remodeling, roofing, While you are there doors/windows, siding, enjoy our quilt galley pole bams & decks. Licensed and pickup a brochure. builder 20 years. Tom Beard, Great people, good times! cell 269-838-5937. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Even though the Towne Center Drain is nearly com­ plete, residents continue to voice concerns about their property assessments to pay for the project. Paula Sclafani told council members at the committeeof-the-whole meeting on Tuesday that she doesn't understand how the assess­ ments were determined and why property owners should have to pay for it. The county drain commis­ sioner and his assistant attended the last council meeting and openly dis­ cussed how the process works. At least one council mem­ ber said the property owners should not be assessed at all since others in the village are not assessed for their drainage. Council member Joyce Lutz said the village should pay for the entire project or give the residents a refund somehow. The village turned over the $390,000 project to the coun­ ty rather than doing the proj­ ect themselves. The county is the only entity that can assess the Michigan Department of Transportation. Because M37 is involved in the project, MDOT is paying $95,000. If the village had not turned the project over to the county, MDOT could not have been assessed at all. Lutz said all village resi­ dents have water that drains off somewhere but, for most of the residents, they are not assessed an additional fee. “I don't see how we can pay for some and not for all,” Lutz said. The drain commission fol­ lowed the rules of notification and hearings. The public was notified of the day of apportionment when anyone could see how much their property would be assessed and contest that assessment at that time. The county drain commis­ sion sold bonds for the proj­ ect once the assessments were finalized. Village Attorney Mark Nettleton said the determination was made by the county drain commission to estab­ lish the district, the assess­ ments are based on a percent- F reeport ‘Over 50’ group plans potluck Wednesday Your local agent insures your Over 30 years experience II brucesframe.com cn CD in cm oo <0 O 795-9596 V A /A V .A' 415 2nd • Middleville _ - ___ ■■ Lori Barcroft on fiddle. “There are no charges, dues or fees,” says Marge Barcroft, “just a group of seniors getting together for a good time and good food. So, before folks go South for the winter, let's all get together.'' The community building is at the west end of Main Street, behind the fire barn. For more information, call hosts Gerry' or Lou Allen, 616-765-8331, or Marge Barcroft, 269-945-2687. Area residents age 50 and over are invited to a noon potluck at the community building Freeport in Wednesday, Nov. 13. Guests should bring a dish to pass, a serving utensil and their own table service. Tea and coffee will be furnished. 1 After dinner, everyone will be entertained by Brush I I Ridge. The musical group features Bill Barcroft on gui­ tar and vocals, Tom Freridge on bass guitar and vocals and FARM BUREAU INSURANCE9 CotKpa*Lf 9^ Lynn Denton CD in CM 3 139 W. State Street Hastings 269-945-4520 ldenton@fbinsmi.com theLynnDentonAgency.com o ■ * - • * Business �* Page 16/The Sun and News, Saturday. November 9, 2013 Middleville officials ponder 2014 budget by Julie Makarewicz «■" ■ - > i I a month ago and brought enues at $1,435 million at a them to the committee-of12.5 millage rate. If the rate the-whole meeting again is reduced to 11 mills, the Tuesday for discussion. total revenues are $1.4 mil­ ll If nothing changes, the lion. 11.5 mills puts us in a Total estimated expenses deficit," explained Fleury. in the general fund are 46 If that’s what you want to $1,432 million. That leaves a do — you have to decide slight balance of less than where to make cuts.” $3,000 if the millage rate is Fleury said the budget is maintained, but creates the based on best estimates of deficit if the rate is reduced. costs and revenues, although The millage rate provides she admits there are several for 10.5 mills for the general unknowns. fund and 2 mills for the Lutz said she wanted the major street fund. budget at 11.5 mills prepared Fleury said the budget is so that it is a balanced budg- * conservative and that, like et, though it would require any budget, there will be $32,000 in cuts. Fleury said changes. The 2014 budget that is up to the council to does not provide for any decide where to make those additional staffing in the vil­ cuts. lage. There are increased The general fund budget costs for police services and for 2014 estimates total rev- budgeting for a police vehi­ Staff Writer The Middleville village budget will be discussed at the Nov. 12 village council meeting to be followed by a public hearing later this month. One big issue the council will have to decide is whether to maintain the cur­ rent levy of 12.5 mills or reduce the millage to 11.5 mills. Council member Joyce Lutz requested the budget be prepared using both millage rates. She claims the village promised residents that the millage rate would be reduced once the village is out of deficit budgets. Village Manager Rebecca Fleury presented the two requested budgets more than Bender Road near Page Elementary School. Central Dispatch is responsible for Thornapple dispatching Emergency services to med­ ical and fire calls in the vil­ Middleville, lage of Township, Thornapple Yankee Springs Township and parts of Irving Township and outside their service area as needed. There have been issues of pockets of areas where radio service is not as strong as officials would like it to be. Testing done on the top of the water tower shows that it would be an ideal location for communications equipment. In the meantime, the council is also being asked by Internet provider FreedomNet for use of the water tower to locate an antennae for service. The vil­ cle in either 2014 or 2015. “It’s a fluid document. It’s our best. look at what we think will happen for the year," said Fleury. She asked that any of the council members who have questions about the budget, contact her and she will pro­ vide information. The council is expected to have a public hearing on the budget, millage rate and water and sewer rates at its Nov. 26 meeting, then adopt the budget and rates at the Dec. 17 meeting. In other matters at the committee-of-the-whole meeting: • Council heard a request from Barry County Central Dispatch to install radio transmission equipment on the village water tower on lage has been in discussions with the company for several months. No agreement has been finalized and council members said they may want to wait now to see how the Barry County dispatch tower works before allowing a sec­ ond tower. The council will consider both requests at their Nov. 12 meeting. • Council will consider approval of a two-year agreement allowing snow­ mobiles to run in the village along the new Crane Road to access snowmobile trails heading north. The village currently has an ordinance prohibiting operating snow­ mobiles within the village limits. 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Ff Thornapple Township reviewing possible use of tablets, administrative software 5 » by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer The Thomapple Township Board on Monday discussed the option of tying in plans of interconnecting the Emergency Thornapple Services Building and the township hall with adminis­ trative software aimed at recording, storing and syn­ chronizing all activity per­ formed within the township government. Being connected to our own activities will stream­ line and reduce paperwork,” said Susan Vliestra, town­ ship clerk, also mentioning that Barry County commis­ sioners use tablets to main­ tain connection to informa­ tion and activity that is gen­ erated by local governments. Vliestra had recently attended a clerks' conference last June, and was very impressed with the amount of software options available to township administrations, including paperless agendas. “1 like Municipal Code A* Middleville's Wildwood Mountain bike trail is open l The mountain bike trail in Wildwood Trails Park in Middleville has been completed and is open for use. The ,6-mile single-track trail features technical tight turns, uphill climbs, a downhill section and a few gulleys as it winds through an evergreen section difficult for kids and families of the park. The technical challenges should not be too living in the area. Wildwood Trails Park is located on 569 Oak Meadow Drive, which j be accessed from Town Center Drive off of M-37. The park has mulched walking can paths around the outside of the pine forest with the mountain bike trail to the right of the parking lot. The mountain bike trail is to be ridden in the direction of the arrows posted. The trail is open from dawn until dusk but should not be ridden in wet weath ­ •IB. to preserve the integrity of the trail. Signs have been posted at the entrance to the ertrail. An opening ceremony will be scheduled in the spring. riT i bne jmilo to pnivil 5 nso srltaq q erh ateoq ot ,19 Jifiit 138th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. • 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 because they provide meet­ indexing ing minutes indexing,” pointed Vlietstra out. “However, they quoted a cost of $20,000 to get start­ ed. Another company called 1QN2, is a national company that provides a secure web­ page, with township log in, that will record and track meeting minutes and allow for media tracks, should we ever use them, and they gave me a demo to try for a couple of months, without risk. There is no upfront cost and they charge $280 per month for the service. 1 am in to delving deeper researching this option for 44 us, as a township.” Vliestra moved on to dis­ cuss general fund activity, noting that the township had received a reimbursement from the county for Duncan Lake Drain project expenses, paid by the township over the last three years, in the amount of $17,000. I was not expecting it this soon," said Vlietstra. “This is extra money in the fund balance for now. Debra Treasurer Buckowing added that she had contacted several com­ mission members and the 44 See TECHNOLOGY, pg. 13 r; A ■ % Village institutes » * Village council will debate millage rates new and 2014 budget at Nov. 26 meeting procedure iV by Julie Makarewicz I Staff Writer Middleville village coun­ cil has set a public hearing for the proposed 2014 budg­ et and millage rates. The hearing will be at 7 p.m. during the Tuesday, Nov. 26 council meeting in the vil­ lage hall. There is still some debate about whether to reduce the current millage rate from 12.5 mills to 11.5 mills. Village Manager Rebecca Fleury has present­ ed two budgets using the two millage rates. If a reduction of the millage rate is used, the village will be about $32,000 in deficit and council members will need to find ways to make cuts to balance the budget. The 12.5 millage rate budget shows a bal­ anced budget with less than $3,000 in estimated rev­ enues over expenses. Council member Joyce Lutz argued that Fleury should have prepared a bal­ anced budget using 1 1.5 mills as well as the balanced IM id I io d t ini IE tO neorl niiub muoo I ogsl HT roods OTim5 : C.£l IV n bo 1 OWJ HI i II iw ioftob lliw i igbud OtBl worm JOT.? oD SluJ luorie sllim • • IT budget using 12.5 mills. “1 trust Rebecca to go through and take out what has to be taken out to make it a balanced budget. I'm asking Rebecca to prepare a balanced budget on 1 1.5 mills,” said Lutz. “We shouldn't have to deal with it. We can trust her to make that a balanced budget.” Fleury said she and staff who prepared the budget would not recommend a reduction in the millage rate because it does create the deficit situation and there are still a number of uncer-. tainties about state revenues and other funding sources. When Lutz asked the same question at the prior week's committee of the whole meeting, Fleury told her that was up to the coun­ cil to make those decisions about where to make budget cuts. “1 would think that’s why we have you,” said Lutz to Fleury. “We asked you to prepare a budget using 11.5 mills and you haven’t done it. This i^n’t a balanced by Fran Faverman budget." Council member Phil VanNoord spoke up saying he believes it is the coun­ cil's responsibility to make those decisions. “This is on our shoul­ ders, not hers,” suggested VanNoord. “If we want to ogo with the 11.5 mills, we have to decide what to rut. That's not up to her." VanNoord said he would favor staying with the cur­ rent 12.5 mills since the vil­ lage is just coming out of the deficit reduction plan and finally recognizing budgets in the black. “Why would we want to change that now?" he asked. Mention of the deficit reduction plan brought out another barrage of questions and accusations from Lutz. She said she’s been asking to know exactly where the village stands with the deficit elimination plan since last spring. “But you (Rebecca) never gave it to us,” Lutz charged. Staff Writer Village residents who have a problem that falls within the responsibilities of the Department of Public Works will be able to use a new pro­ cedure to improve communi­ cation with the department, according to a report deliv­ ered by Village President Glenn Gilbert at Monday night’s council meeting. The process worked out by Gilbert and Village Manager Sandy Ayers will begin with a resident who has a com­ plaint or concern providing notice by phone, e-mail, let­ ter, or personal appearance to Ayers or the village office. She will issue a work order to the DPW. In turn, the DPW staff will be assigned to the problem and Ayers will be able to track its progress to resolu­ tion. The new process will also enable the village to track more accurately the time needed and the costs to solve the problem. The new See BUDGET, pg. 2 See PROCEDURE, pg. 3 Honoring veterans Herb Elfring, a World War II veteran, speaks to Thornapple Kellogg High School students and the com munjty about his experiences at Pearl Harbor and d ing the war. He is the guest speaker at the TK Veterans Day program Monday. (Photo by Kevin McGee) In This Issue • Yankee Springs board scrutinizes Whispering Pines fact-finding data • Village seeks volunteers for DDA citizen council • LeMay chooses Western as next volleyball home • TK/Hastings girls perfect for the 3rd straight fall �li Page 2/The Sun and News. Saturday, November 16. 2013 Yankee Springs board scrutinizes Whispering Pines fact-finding data by Constance Cheeseman said Heilman. “I have heard guns shots on the camp­ ground property, the renter leaves trash that blows into my yard, there have been four fires at the campground, two of which my wife caught before they spread to one of my buildings threatening my assets. “One of the pines on my property was cut down by a seasonal renter, without con­ sideration to law and courtesy. The guy said he needed the firewood and was doing •ft me a favor because the tree was leaning." Heilmans statement that there are a lot of people liv­ ing in a small space without proper confinement or remedy to neighbors for instances of damage and/or trespass implied inappropriate use of planning and zoning power. “I've had people from the campground walk onto my property and into my build­ ings," Heilman continued. “Just a few weeks ago, a man helping one of the seasonal renters move out, walked into my work building while I am in there, and started going•4 through some of the boxes. When I asked him what he was doing, he said he was just curious to see what I had." Heilman was visibly unhappy that the planning commission did not see the importance of his request for the six-foot •ft fence. “I am liable to and for land under the proposed road work," Heilman explained. “I have a liability with my property and buildings, yet am I am to be held account­ able for situations beyond my control? This is unfair and places a huge burden on myself and my neighbors." Township Supervisor Mark Englerth then invited Staff Writer Objections to a proposed Planned Unit Development for the Whispering Pines condominium project contin­ ued to dominate discussion at Thursday’s Yankee Springs township meeting which was attended by sev­ eral interested residents. Presented to the board for approval were two plans: the condominium preliminary development plan and the planned unit development special use permit/preliminary approval. Included in the plans were findings of fact on the con­ dominium project and condi­ tions to the approval of the plan. Ron Heilman, a resident who lives adjacent to the Whispering Pines camp­ ground, voiced concern over the planning commission’s recommendation to grant a planned unit development permit, stating, “we [resi­ dents neighboring the prop­ erty] were never included in the planned assessment for road." Heilman said he has talked with neighbors and there are concerns about the paving of the two-tenths of a mile sec­ tion, currently dirt, because of the increased traffic and speeds of vehicles on the proposed paving of the road, and he, “does not see the need to pave this road." Also concerning Heilman was the recommendation by the planning commission to erect a four-foot rough sawn fence between his property and the campground. “I have asked for a sixfoot fence to be erected because of a history of issues relating to trespassing and damage to my property,” •ft •ft Drop Off Location for Operation Christmas Child CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 Vine Street in Caledonia Bring your packed shoe hoxes to the church during the following hours: Monday, Nov. 18 thru Friday, Nov. 22 from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday,Nov. 24 from 12 '3 p .m. ^^Monday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. “I am liable to and for land under the proposed road work. I have a liability with my property and buildings, yet am I am to be held accountable for situations ■ft. beyond my control? This is unfair and places a huge burden on myself and my neighbors." Ron Heilman planning commission mem­ ber Frank Fiala to read and to explain the eight ‘findings of fact’ on the proposed condo project as well as to address Hielman's concerns. A new application for the Whispering% Pines condo­ minium proposal was made to the planning commission in late 2012. In September 2013, the zoning11 board of appeals granted the LLC for Whispering Pines’ six vari­ ances. The variances includ­ ed reducing the minimum acreage for the project to 3.88 acres from 10 and allowing a reduced road width of 20 feet instead of 66. A variance was granted to delay the required road paving until Sept. 2016 and ,!4 another was granted to allow ‘grandfathered’ utilities to remain above ground, unless they are replaced. None are !4 to be left above ground after four years. Conditioning the granting of the special use permit were the road paving stipulations/variance which includ­ ed finding the financial mechanism to ensure con­ struction and that the town­ ship establish a special assessment district for paving if it is not completed w>thin a three year period. Russell Drive will be paved to the end, Whispering Pines Drive where it joins Patterson will be paved and the recommendation is that the 31 owners — including the 21 units of the resort — assist in the paying of the cost. Also required is a fire safety service drive. Additional conditions stipulate that all potential underground utilities must •ft •ft bixgo? Caledonia American Legion I Post 305 ill s Thursday • 6:30 p.m. I •J o5 AS? I 9868 Cherry Valley each week thru 5/24/14 - i I™ \\ • r - Nails & Spa 9357 Cherry Valley (In the D&W Plaza), Caledonia be placed underground with­ in four years and that a mechanism is put in place to •ft ensure this is done, and all 21 •ft boat slips must contain sig■s. ­ nage identifying the owner. Docks and boat slips must meet Michigan DEG require­ ments for boat and dock lengths and Lift boat slips may only be used by condomini­ um owners or renters of the units and can never be sold or assigned to anyone else. Beaching or docking of watercraft overnight by non•ft owners is not permitted, boat lifts are prohibited, and no tents, campers, recreational •ft vehicles or temporary mobile sleeping•1 units are allowed. The fencing, referred by Heilman, will be split rail, constructed and maintained along•!< the south and west boundaries of the property. The planning commission reserves the right to revisit the screening contingent on whether there will be resi­ dential uses developed that would require the need for a six-foot opaque fence. •ft In response to the con­ cerns voiced by Heilman, Fiala said, “If there are issues with trespassing or noise, they will be handled by law enforcement, as is the normal procedure.” Citing the need to ensure compliance, the conditions require th^t an annual report •ft and review be filed yearly to the planning commission on the progress of the financing and construction improve­ ments. Seasonal use and compli­ ance with the resort and •ft VI Manicures • Pedicures • Deluxe • Organic • Acrylic a j Shellac • Facials • Waxing • Permanent Makeup 1. FREE»HS3 OFF I - OR MANICURE -OR5 OFF PEDICURE I I I I ! Expires 11/23/13 I I I i i i i i ■ i • i i i • Expires 11/23/13 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 1 I I I I I I I I I • I REG. MANICURE AND PEDICURE $3000 Expires 11/23/13 MUST PRESENT COUPON. NOT VALID WITH OTHER OFFERS. L i I I I •ft •ft Trustee Mary Cook added, “there is still room to address problems should they come up. I want to make sure we are not locking our­ selves into unnecessary restrictions. This plan needs Xl to be malleable." The board then approved the preliminary development plans unanimously. nt Additional reports came •ft from Thomapple Fire Chief Dave Middleton, as he sup­ plied the activity report for the month and reminded the •ft board that the shelf life of the departments' self contained breathing apparatus is up next year. Jerkatis asked Middleton if he could provide more spe­ cific information regardin •!4 the calls to which the depart­ ment responds. “Because of HIPPA laws, I cannot divulge much more information that what I already provide," responded Middleton. “I will see about adding descriptions of the actions, but I do not see too much additional information being allowed." Middleton then addressed the the breathing devices. “Each of the units must be re-hydrostated every three years and thrown away after 15," he explained, Our equipment is 14 years old and I have been trying for two years to receive FEMA grant funding to replace them. “Last year, we were denied the grant but this year I hope to be approved. The equipment cost $6,900 a piece for a total cost of $119,000 covering the 17 units. That may seem like a lot, but Thornapple Township is considerin ■!4 buying 23 units." • Englerth informed the •ft board that the road work on the bank at the intersection of Chief Noonday Road was complete. 1 ..*» 1A0 $$ < ■x J M- & I1- iff! 1 .J#0 II. I uftkW I I rife- ll II |UP S (M* I t• teiW'i •JiaiDOU hl 11 itfa BUDGET, continued from page 1 — “Here it is November now and I still have not received •ft an update on the deficit elim­ ination plan.” The deficit elimination plan update report as of the •ft end of 2012 was given to the council as part of its May 14 council meeting packet and 14 Fleury gave a brief report •ft on the deficit elimination plan as part of her manager’s report at that meeting. “I have provided the updated report to the vil­ lage's deficit elimination plan as of the end of the fis­ cal year 2012," wrote Fleury in the May 14, 2013 manag­ er report to the village coun­ cil. “This report includes the recently completed audited data from Siegfried Crandall. We are ahead of schedule in all funds in comparison to the plan provided to the Treasury Department. While it appears that all funds are now out of deficit, the major street fund has a false posi­ tive variance due to bond proceeds. Overall this report is great news.” The minutes ’of the May 14 meeting also clearly state that the deficit elimination •ft •ft (616) 891-1139Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30-7:30 recreational zoning classifi­ cations will only permit a renter or owners' stay not to exceed 180 days per year, and no more than 120 con­ secutive days. Fire pits are limited to one on the beach and two central­ ly located on the property, effectively removing the possibility of uncontrolled fires reaching neighboring residents' property. Finally, any expansion by the resort is prohibited at any point in the future. Board members scruti­ nized the proposed approval of the plans asking questions to clarify information to the members and attending1 residents. Township Supervisor Mark Englerth offered, in response to Heilman's con­ cerns, his own verbal com­ mitment. “Eighty percent of the res­ idents in Yankee Springs live •ft. on or near Jakes," pointed out Englerth. “We are all involved in trying to make •ftft this fair for everybody. We, as a township, must work together to move through these steps to ensure satisfac­ tion for all affected." Satisfied with the answers provided by the planning commission and reminding the board and audience that approving the plans was only the first of a two step process, Englerth added, “This allows us to move the project forward. If there is a problem, the people can come together and work through it, positively." Treasurer John Jerkaitis asked the planning commis­ sion attorney if there was an appeals process in place if problems arise in the future. a Receiving positive response, Jerkaitis thanked the planning commission and Fiala for all the work and effort put into the progres­ sion of the project. plan was presented to coun­ cil covering the plan through the end of 2012. Lutz still argued she never received the information she requested and wants more up-to-date numbers, The deficit plan given to the council shows the general fund came out of deficit in 2011 and remain out of Local deficit in 2012. streets also came out of deficit in 2011 and remains out of deficit for 2012. “I expected it would show us exactly where we are and how much we have left to pay,” stated Lutz. “We talked about this because we promised people we would reduce the millage rate once we were out of the deficit." Lutz asked for the reduc­ tion in June based on the audit and deficit plan reports. Council President Charlie Pullen reminded Lutz that no such promises, as she con­ tends, were ever found in council meeting minutes and other members of the council do not recall making any promise. Lutz continued arguing saying she needs information •ft about the deficit elimination plan and figures about the village funds. “Why don’t we have this information that I asked for a long time ago?" she asked. “Here it is down to the 11th hour and we have nothing." Fleury said the most accu­ rate information available has been given to the council with the audit report. According to the 2012 audit, the general fund is expected to show a positive balance of about $82,000 by the end of 2013 or about 7.5 percent of yearly expenses. Auditors reminded council members that, ideally, a vil­ lage should have between a 15 and 17 percent fund bal­ ance. The village has been under a deficit elimination plan for 14 the general fund and for the major and local street funds for the past few years. In 2012 , the local street fund was solvent and in 2011 the general fund became solvent. This is the last year the vil­ lage is required to submit a deficit elimination plan to the state. pit; I hi n * I Li I I I I 5 •ft ®l(j err IS s; ii I e •( I % �The Sun and News, Saturday, November 16, 2013/ Page 3 ■r Village seeks volunteers for DDA citizen council SA■. i by Julie Makarewicz is s v’* v * c■ Awn ih<». '*>* S'* s*w t.... u: it *<82^ J W»ill s<i> sis. ■ I a .. iJ _I k nd itmn’ . Saia KT It kfcs P j||j nr sIe iuI US :sc: lx k ’e Irakis I i IB? blJE’ ’ 1 • KEQC id ie 'r iniiwd italic Staff Writer The village of Middleville is looking for citizen volun­ teers to serve on a Downtown Development Authority citi­ zen council. Letters will be sent out to residents living within the district. The village council will make appointments to create the nine-member board. The citizens council must be made of up people living within the DDA boundaries. The council must be formed in order for the DDA to amend its existing plan and to re-charter for another 10 years. The council should have been established when the DDA formed in 2001, how­ ever it was overlooked at that time and never created. The citizen council acts as an advisory body to the DDA and the village council in adoption and any amend­ ments to the DDA plan. Village Manager Rebecca Fleury said it is important to continue with this process even though there may be legislation pending that will affect DDAs in the future. The DDA has recently completed an amended and restated tax increment financing plan and development plan. The amendment allows for continuation of the DDA plan for another 10 years. Without the amendments, the DDA plan is completed in 2015. Council member Joyce Lutz at last week's commit­ tee of the whole meeting asked for a list of addresses within the DDA district. She questioned if there were real­ ly 100 people living within the district. Fleury provided address labels to Lutz detailing all of the addresses within the DDA. Lutz said at Tuesday night's council meeting the addresses do her no good since she really needs the names of people living with­ in the district so she can help recruit people for the council. “I asked for the names. You only provided address­ es,” said Lutz. “I might be able to try and get people on board if I know who lives in the district.” Fleury reminded Lutz that she told her at the committeeof-the-whole meeting that she could provide the requested address labels. Fleury said the ’letters are being sent out addressed to “Resident” and, without spe­ cific names, more time would be required to fulfill Lutz’ request. In the meantime, the council approved establishing the council and sending out the letters. Lutz was the only dissenting vote. Lutz also asked that the minutes of the Nov. 5 committee of the whole meeting be changed to state that she asked for “enumeration” of the residents in the DDA as well as a map of the district. In other matters before the council Tuesday night: • The council approved a cell phone policy for village employees. The policy will be added to the personnel policy stating “Cellular tele­ phones shall not be used to call or text while operating city owned vehicles or equipment.” The policy excludes law enforcement officers. • Three applicants were interviewed for the position of planning and zoning administrator. Village staff will make a decision in coop- 1^ s® The American Legion top! Auxiliary Unit #305 •I’ invites you to m/I- J I’l Night Out w # «- *. i ) •» « < % (()!(/ £53 mated revenue from the fran­ chise fee paid by Charter Communications to the township. He also noted that the township Parks and Recreation subcommittee on trails was embarked on Phase One of its study of trails; he observed most of Phase One was located in the village, Trustee Danise Regan the Planning reported Commission had not met in October. Hahn reported the Fourth of July Committee had not met. Ayers reported that leaves would be picked up by the DPW this week. In a later conversation with the Sun and News. Ayers said she has been attempting to get a representative . of the Childhood Disease Research Foundation to remove the five donation boxes, three in the village and two in the township, placed without the permission of property own­ ers and managers. Again the foundation is regarded as questionable and under investigation in other states because of its high fundraising costs and interlocking relationships with for-profit entities. Odd-even parking rules on village streets will be in effect beginning at midnight on Friday, Nov. 15. On oddnumbered days at 12:01 a.m., cars must be parked on the side of the street with oddnumbered addresses; on even-numbered days at 12:01 a.m., cars must be parked on the side of the street with even-numbered addresses. The purpose is to facilitate snow-plowing. Ayers also reminded resi­ dents that sidewalks must be cleaned within 24 hours after snowfall. Residents who will be away during the winter season are urged to make arrangements to have their o walks cleared. Village offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28 and on Friday, Nov. 29. Normal business hours from 8:30 a.m.to 3 p.m. will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and will resume after the weekend on Monday, Dec. 2. The meeting closed with thank-yous to veterans for their service. The next regu­ larly scheduled meeting of the council will be on Monday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. in the village hall, 250 Maple Street. 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-1085 ■r Be "SENSIBLE" about your water! 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Gilbert also said he want­ ed council members to inter­ view the two announced candidates, Elizabeth Fanco and Jason Hansen, for the council seated vacated by former trustee Tim Overholt. He said, "I want to take this up in December, - What did require action by the council at its regularly scheduled meeting this past Monday evening was a resolution from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for the Storm Water Asset Management Grant. Village engineer Paul Galdes reported that adoption of the resolution from the department was required in order to sub­ mit the application. He said the application will be for approximately $950,000 to w 11 h $1,050,000 with about $500,000 earmarked for improvements to the wastewater treatment plant. The required 10 percent match would be split between the village and the township. The resolution was approved 6-0. Trustee Gary Scholl, liai­ son to Caledonia Township, Caledonia said the Cable Community Corporation was in the forthcoming township budget year for $60,000, the esti- A z * eration with the city of Wayland and the two com­ munities hope to have someone working jointly by early December. • Fleury reported there is legislation being considered that would greatly affect rental certification programs, She suggested the village wait to see if the legislation passes before continuing to develop a rental certification program. • Department of Public Works Director Duane Weeks reported leaf pickup will continue through next week so long as the weather permits. He said it has been a late season and that village residents should work as soon as possible to get their leaves to the curb for pick up. • The council approved a two-year amendment to the village snowmobile ordinance allowing snowmobiles to run in the village along the new Crane Road to access snowmobile trails heading north. Snowmobiles are prohibited elsewhere in the village. • The council approved the Thomapple Kellogg Athletic booster request for a special use permit to conduct a “Jingle Bell Run” which will be a 5K walk/run on the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail. The event will take place of the village Christmas parade Dec. -------7. The run will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. • The council approved the special event permit for the Development Downtown Authority sponsored Holly Trolley event from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 19. • Police Sgt. Tony Stein reminded people to be careful while driving during deer season and to slow down and to watch for animals. • Bob Klinge asked the # council where they are filing for a grant to do an environ­ mental study on what he claims is his property at 307 Arlington. He said the prop­ erty ownership is still in negotiation with the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. He said he wants to know who he will have to follow up with when the property is returned to him through the court of appeals process. PROCEDURE, continued from page 1 SAT-SUN 11:50. 2:10. 4:20, 7:10,9:20 MON-WED 4:20. 7:10. 9:20 < 6167891 0303 www.maynardswaterconditioning.com '4* �11 Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 16, 2013 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY baptist church alaska Middleville Wesleyan Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia. Ml 49316 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville. MI 49333 • 945-1555 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Thy \Notd Sunday Services: 9:30 AM - Worship 11:00 AM - Sunday School 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study 6:00 PM - Student Ministries www.alaskabaptist.org Our mmsion is to worship God and equip Uh •nm/tled lollowers ol Jesus Christ who will reach our community with the Gospel Dr. Brian F. Harrison, Pastor \s Truth Morning: 9:30i am »i pm Evening: 6:00 Radio Broadcast Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org I Service Times: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth.................... Pioneer Club....... Bible Study.......... Make [Sunday the best Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann 7240 68* Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 All walks, One faith Dutton United Tieforme d Cfiurcfi 10:00 11:00 Weds. 6:30 Weds. 6:30 Thurs. 9:30 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. a.m. day ofyour week Sunday Senices: Traditional 8:30 a.m. Contemporary 11 a.m. Sunday School Bible Class 9:45 a.m. Nursci} available during service @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia. MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Frank P. Snyder. Past »r Man Moody. ¥<«urt» I’jstur firs BRIGHTSIDE Church Intern • * Leanne Bailey Orvcfapmcnr and church CT An Evangelio^ovenant 1*ubk Relation* (269)795-9726 M 57, North rf Middleville Real. Relevant. Relational. Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! Morning7<Star David Ord wav. > w«h h>»n Community A 640 Arlington Court • Middleville Next to Tires 2000 269.743.4104 PLA CE for Y O U vww. fbcmiddlevillc.net MomingStarChurchOnline.org middlevilleyouthgroup.com $• 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Services: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School • • • • • •• * ....9:45 itn. Sunday Morning Worship Service ..11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.......... 6:00 p.m. •• Wednesday Student Ministries .6:45 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer. •• .6:45 p.m. Wednesday Word of Life Clubs.. 4 • • • •••••• < 9 •<•••••• .6:45 p.m. www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor - Caledonia KidzBIitz (K-5lh grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Wednesdays 6:30-8 pm The Intersect (9-12th) Fridays 7:30-9:30pm SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 1 Mass Times: Saturday.......................... Sunday............................. Sunday (Spanish Mass) 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm 1 *r HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-925^ www.holyfamilycaledonia.org R IP Presbyterian A Church for all Ages Sunday Worship Traditional: 9 AM Contemporary: 11 AM Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 K. 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, 11:15 a.m. Sunday School v». for All Ages (II . ^***' 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) Worship............................................................... 9:30a.m. Elementary Youth meets 2nd Thurs. @ 6 p.m. Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays •& 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays @ 6 p.m. Sunday School.................................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class..................................11:00 a.m. » Rev. Jodie R. Flessner, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 616-891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages .com Pastor Terry Kenitz Church: (269) 795-2391 T>nil(tiih] HisChuivli * MIDDLEVILLE Tdsid SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9:30am/11am < i 20 State Street Middleville, Ml / www.tvcweb.corn * Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 2 ■ Iktitf Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 'll US till.I tlUVUijIl US www.FirstChurchHastings.org •r oc f Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST J 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 405 N. M-37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269 945 5463 Considering becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information. & tJClje lb tLime J dffiletljotHfift Ourd) J PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH am - 1 9266 Parmelee Road Eft fete Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 GOD'S WORD NOURISHES Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a .m. Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace” Bible ''Church Lakeside Worship warms tneFeart Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ....................... .9:30 a.m. Sunday School......................................... 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher Church Office: (616) 868-6402 www.lakesidecommunity.org Confessions of Truth A full Gospel Bible Church where "Everybody is Somebody " -------------- Schedule of Services:---------------Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer & Share 6:30 p.m. Founder and Pastor: Sandra Woodmansee 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-9623 * i Saturday: 6:00pm Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Sunday: 9:00am, 10:30am, 12: ^cornerstone church www.cornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Iifving) 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 10:00 A M. Holy Commdnion Pastor Tony Shumaker www.umcmiddleville.o w Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. Children’s ministry during worship *-— •i Yankee Springs Bible Church * 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Fl Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship org - 616-868-0621 Middleville United Methodist Church Office: (269) 795-9266 ifca Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" „ I I 4935 Whitneyville Ave Located between 52nd and 48?‘ St. Morning Worship Service... 10:00 a. m. Evening Worship Service 5:30 p.m. 111 Church St. w Fellowship Church middlevillecrc.org I I Whitneyville 708 W. Main Street Come worship with us •J Pastor, Dave Deets www.whitneyvillehihle.org MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED ▼ r V •v 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 "Celebrating 50 Years in 2012 »• Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Jr. & Sr. Youth Group 6:00 Cl p.m. Wednesday AWANA 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer 6:45 p.m. Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/chl7897 I 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.) 6:30 p.m. Sun. Evening Worship..................................... ........................... 7:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study............... I Pastor Merritt Johnson 06800318 I t 1 t 1 a �The Sun and News, Saturday, November 16, 2013/ Page 5 K9 team tracks break-in west of Gun Lake suspects .'V/ it/'.1 < 0 I Two men were arrested Nov. 10 after allegedly breaking into a home in Wayland Township. Michigan State Police from the Wayland Post were called to a break-in in progress in the area of 131st Avenue and 4th Street in at about 6:45 a.m. The homeowners discov­ ered the suspects in their garage. The two then fled the scene. !/ : lA' “$ ■*v I ij ■f /' I ; 7 J.I State Police used a K9 team to track the two sus­ pects. The K9 team located the 19- and 20-year-old men south of the scene where one was taken into custody and the second continued to flee from officers. A short time later, police said the K.9 team picked up the second sus­ pect's track and located him. Both men were taken to the Allegan County Jail on charges of home invasion. resisting and obstructing police, breaking and enter­ ing, and larceny from a motor vehicle. Police recovered suspect­ ed stolen property and are continuing to work to identi­ fy ownership of the items. Allegan County Sheriff, Wayland City Police and the Tribal Police assisted with tracking the suspects by helping secure the area. s Caledonia High School students play the parts of magical fairies. Pictured in the front row (from left), are Marie Schmehil, Savannah Rydstrom, and Allison Samp. Back row, Hannah Hullinger, Paige Van Sickle, and Mallory Waayenberg. District court hosting Adoption Day ceremony Friday in Hastings by Julie Makarewicz Caledonia students present ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ ^0 Qi R -V; it Caledonia High School students are in the midst of of performance their “A Shakespeare's Night's Midsummer Dream.” There are still two per­ formances left at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16 in the high school fine arts center. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens. All seats are general admission and tickets are available a the box office one hour prior to show time. “A Midsummer Night's Dream” is Shakespeare's wild comedy of romance, and miscommunication magic. Four lovers from Athens and a band of wanna- w- » ■> . .. Al 42 I & 7/ -;A r 1 j i n A'-r iflW fl Caledonia High School students Connor Sanford Black Morgan and rehearse for the upcoming “A of performances Night’s Midsummer Dream.” • ■(^ I fjuf * t 0 I i be actors are at the mercy of magical creatures as they venture in to the forest on a midsummer evening. .- Illi Exchange, and the Child Welfare Services Division of the State Court Administrative Office. the Statistics from Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System showed that 5,235 foster children in Michigan were waiting to be adopted in 2010. The average length of stay for children in foster care waiting for adoption is more than 2 1/2 years. In 2012, Michigan report­ ed 272 adoptions, according to the U.S. Department of State/Bureau of Consular Affairs. In the years from 1999 to 2012, the state had reportedly 10,395 adoptions. Survivors of Suicide to host conference in Grand Rapids A'-’1 , J J «* >.'A‘ Staff Writer, To help celebrate adop­ tions and families, the Barry' County 56B District Court will participate in a Michigan Adoption Day cer­ emony at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22. District Court Judge Mike Schipper and staff of the district court will host the ceremony and reception which are open to the com­ munity. Michigan Supreme Court Justice Stephen Markman will be the guest speaker for the ceremony that gives thanks for fami­ lies. The 56 B District court­ room is located in the courts and law building in down- town Hastings. The reception will follow the ceremony in the first-floor community room of the courts and law building. Anyone wanting to attend should call 269-9451404 ext. 1057 to leave a message for the number of attendees. Michigan Adoption Day is held each year around Thanksgiving. Participating courts finalize adoptions, hold parties for adoptive families and educate the pub­ lic about the -adoption process. Michigan Adoption Day is co-sponsored by the Michigan Supreme Court, Michigan Department of Human Services, Michigan Adoption Resource West Michigan Survivors died in January 2001 at the of Suicide, a Grand Rapids- age of 30. The annual conference based support group, will host its annual conference begins with registration at Saturday, Nov. 23, at the 8:30 a.m. The keynote pre­ Grand Rapids Community senter will be Dr. Donald College Tech Center, 151 Topp, a Grand Rapids psy­ chologist, who will speak on Fountain St., NE. All members of WMSOS depression awareness and its are survivors whose family connection to suicide. His members or close friends presentation begins at 9 a.m. The goal of the event is to have died by suicide. The group meets regularly provide information on the on the second Thursday of risks leading to potential sui­ each month at Park Church cide, the nature and methods of a tending to risks, and in Grand Rapids. residents hopefully reducing the risk Middleville Marilyn of suicide. and Dave During a break at 10:30 McDonald serve as facilita­ tors for meetings of about a.m., participants will be eight to 25 people. Their son encouraged to share memo- ries of loved ones. Survivors attending are invited to bring photos and items of signifi­ cance relating to their loved ones. Display tables and will be provided. Lunch, from 1 I a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will include a panel discussion. A roundtable discussion will com­ plete the day at 1 p.m. with final comments from Topp and brief review of Healthy Kent Suicide Prevention Coalition efforts. To register for the event or for more information, email Dave McDonald, dmcml25@att.net, or call 616-949-3402. * 0- ( Photos by Julie Makarewicz) Chelsea Dykstra and Brett Schaafsma work together in one scene. ■ ■ K Alzheimer’s support group to meet in Hastings Thursday _ The local Alzheimer’s dis­ ease support group will meet Thursday, Nov. 21, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the •airy County Commission on _____ Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. The local group meets the third Thursday of each month. Respite care is avail- 4» GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! ■ able, call 269-948-4856. For more information, visit www.alz.org/mglc or call 800-272-3900. Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 16, 2013 TK National Honor Society inducts new members /W Keith H. Gorton GUN LAKE, MI - Keith H. Gorton, age 82, of Gun Lake, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 14, 2013. Z ’ ‘ He was bom January 13, 1931 to Clyde and Virginia Gorton. After graduating from South High in Grand Rapids, Keith began working for General Motors and retired after 35 years of serv­ ice. He was a man of God and most of all enjoyed spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed his grand­ children, making many mem­ ories including his annual Fourth of July Family Golf Outing. Keith was known as a gen­ erous and kind man with a twinkle in his eye, a smile on his face and a hug to share. He will always be remem­ bered by his firm handshake. Sydney L. He was an avid sportsman. enjoying golf, downhill ski­ ing, and fishing. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Helen; loving daughters, Jill (Steve) Zoet, Kristi (Thad) Temple, Nancy (Robert) Paula Koning, (Todd) VanDuine; 13 grandchildren, Schut WAYLAND, MI - Sydney L. Schut, of Wayland, passed away after a courageous bat­ tle with cancer November 8, 2013. Syd was born April 3, 1952, in Grand Rapids, the son of Sydney and Evelyn (Smitter) Schut. Syd was a retiree of Steelcase, and fol­ lowing his retirement he owned and operated Syd's Topsoil. Syd had a passion for purchasing, selling and operating heavy equipment. He was a NASCAR enthu­ siast and rarely missed a race. Syd will be remembered as a person that always found the solution to the problem and was prepared to assist anyone that came into his path. h <4 7^1 5 * REW Barber Salon I •< La & Surviving are his loving wife, Wanda (Steensma); a son, Chad (Amanda) Schut; a daughter, Jayme Schut; brothers, Reggie (Cathy) F Monday 9-7; Tuesday/Wednesday 11:15-7; Thursday-Saturday 9-7 6561 Jasonville Farms Blvd. S.E., Caledonia"Ml 49316 • Haircut, Finish w/Hot Cream Around Hairline, - for only.... • Mens Facials fl "$11.00 -$25.00 • Women’s Haircut ___________ $14.00 Color $35.00 Perm Perm Facials Facials $50.00 $30.00 & more The Crew Cut thanks you for your support J ■2J B Loan Huynh 616-891-9703 The Lucas (Lana), Rachel (Druvis), Mary-Caitlin (Ron), Ethan, Emily, Seth, Katie (Scott), Justin (Kristi), Anna, Tess, Gillian. Olivia, Micah; five great-grandchildren, Brady, Elijah, Christopher, Blake. Maja; sister. Beverly (Ron) Clark; and sister-inlaw, Lorraine Gorton. The family would like to thank Spectrum Health Hospice for their wonderful care of Keith in his last days. A celebration of life serv­ ice will be held Tuesday, November 19‘, 2013 at Stroo Funeral Home. Memorial contributions Thomapple Kellogg High may be directed to Spectrum School inducted 67 addition­ Health Hospice. al National Honor Society Arrangements made by members at a recent fall cer­ Str Funeral Home, 1095 emony. New members are 68th St. SE. junior and senior high school www.stroofuneralhome.com students who have a 3.5 ■sj or better. grade point average Pictured are (front row, from left) Melissa Winchester, Rae-Lynn Carter-Orr, Megan Genther, Makayla Schut, Vic (Sherry) Schut, Tussey, Rachel Rachel Belson, and Jeff (Jodie) Schut; a sis­ Joseph Lambert, Madeline ter, Wanda (Al) Talsma; his VerHey, James Senard, mother-in-law, Mary Madeleine Lince, Amber Steensma; and a granddaugh­ VanMeter, Jenna ter, Breanna Schut. In addi­ Shoobridge, (second row) tion, Syd has several nieces Taylor Cross, Graycen and nephews, and his big Bailey, Jade Hilton, Jessica black labrador "Sam" whom Quick, Jillian Sterman, has been a loyal companion. Taylor Ward, Jane Noah, Syd was preceded in death Marlee Willshire, Hallie by his parents; his father-in- Ross, Jenea Petter, (third law, Herm Steensma; and a row) Caleb Sabri, Hunter nephew, Daniel Talsma. Meyerink, Andrew Brown, A funeral service was con­ Connor Tedrow, Jonathon ducted Monday, November Campbell, Dustin Moody, 11, 2013, at Middleville Austin Webster, Sarah United Methodist Church, Bakker, Amy Cutlip, (fourth Pastor Robert Bolt, officiat­ row) Christopher Kaboos, ing. Burial took place in Thomas Hamilton, Nicholas Hooker Cemetery. Iveson, Clayton Francisco, Memorial contributions to Jessica Eckhoff, . Kortney the American Cancer Society Richardson, Lauren Grinage, will be appreciated. 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Expanded Jewelry Inventory KIM'S KONSIGNMHIT 06826731 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) • Caledonia 616-891-2418 St ,iS» f ’i t �The Sun and News, Saturday, November 16, 2013/ Page 7 * r Beuschels to celebrate 50 years of marriage F I’1' to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary ,1 Sandy and Larry McAlary of Middleville celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Friday, November 15, 2013. Sandy and Larry were married 50 years ago in a small family service. Their three daughters and sons-inlaw include: Tammy and Brian Miller, Carmen and Jeff DeGroote, and Corinne and Tom Strumberger, Jr. Their grandchildren and great-grandchildren include: Taylor * Miller, Noah Miller, Trevor DeGroote, Tobi DeGroote, I Chelsey (Zachary) Koster with great-grandchild Brinley, Alecia (Jordan) Knudsen, and Kayla Strumberger. The cou­ Robinson-Kligerman ple celebrated their anniversary with a weekend getaway up north to Thunder Bay Elk Resort and a special family din­ united in marriage ner. They enjoy their retired years together by spending Denise Robinson and Michael Kligerman were united in tjme wjth family, camping, attending their grandchildren’s marriage on April 6, 2013, on the patio of the Royal Sonesta activities, and spending time in worship with their church Jim and Peggy (Alberts) Beuschel were married November 22, 1963. They will be celebrating this spe­ cial occasion with a family vacation in the spring. They have been blessed with four daughters: Barb (Scott) Schiefla, Julie (Ty) Jones, Kelly Hurth, Jamie (Dan) Miller, 12 grandchildren, and six great-greatgrandchildren. The family encourages everyone to help celebrate this special occasion with a card. J 41 **‘ w A Ml al -ass® e family. overlooking the Charles River in Cambridge, MA. Family and friends were in attendance for the ceremony and recep­ tion. The couple honeymooned in Iceland for a week following the ceremony, A second family and friends celebration was held on May 4, 2013 at the Eberhard Center in Grand Rapids, MI. Denise and Mike are making their home in Cambridge, MA. - li taxi Ut « tai Oft oa hfr .»• I o •ik’ ii irJri I i• • g f — ijjs Ct-,.1 il; I jSSl CT • - fa (St i jet fi > •i® « to toIIWt. iw io jg i >1 to 0 i *• tW? •taB* 1 w 1 signing up families for holidays Individuals, groups and organizations who wish to families for “adopt" Christmas are asked to contact Barry County Cares, Anyone wishing to help but is unable to adopt a family may donate items such as personal hygiene products s (soap, shampoo, deodorant) and paper products. For more information about adopting a family or to make a donation, call Barry County Cares, 269-9489555, or stop by the office, 305 S. Michigan Ave., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. l! The meeting of Nov. 11 opened with a song. Patricia received a note from Angela reminding members of a Nov. 16 workshop. The officers meeting at Patricia’s home last Friday Some successful. was changes were made to the food chart drawing. Members who participate will still receive a reward but at a lower amount. KOPS will be rewarded when they are withjn their goals, Members are asked to allow the officers to go ahead of them for weigh-in so that they can get their paperwork ready for the meeting. The Christmas potluck will be Dec. 16, with an alternate date of Jan. 6, at Lincoln Meadows. A new contest is underway. The weight recorders will complete a chart for each member. A $10 reward will be paid to the first member to have his or her chart filled in. Patricia gave the program, showing the misconceptions of artificial sugars compared •k. 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Gary • Scott, D. .s. 9021 N. Rodgers Ct. • Caledonia, Michigan �* Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday November 16 2013 Art students get creative with hat designs *• 01. I f f <_•to •/ * n * /a 1 - A .44 ♦ V * MTf I •» * 1 • V r Ty-' j * o I Mt. * v WV FMr O. ’r —w iO * *1 •Ml •a MR •<» ft V 4 I'' i - Cl f Kto I| * <- '*• 4 flr 1 * n C•to •Ml •Mi r* uk •3 L * *4» ** Caledonia High School students make creative hats representing different high school departments. Pictured are, front row (from left), Kase Harig and Karli Wormmeester. Second row, Kyra Ni, Emily Short, Brylee Gorham, Katie Monson, and Paige Petrosky. Back row, Trever Zuiderveen. The periodic table makes a perfect background for this science-inspired hat creat­ ed by Karlie Wormmeester I*” V <» to' <&!« life tohkta" kIS» ir«i kto JElta MattiI raftil ■tira z Astronomy inspired this science-themed hat created by Brylee Gorham. > Katie Monson’s food science-inspired hat features flowers, leaves and colorful fruits cascading down the side of the hat. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Karli Wormmeester cov­ ered a headdress with an overlapping artwork of the 13 periodic table, then attached science beakers and lab equipment on top for a truly unique hat representing the science department at Caledonia High School. Kase Harig used parts of a band saw, tree bark, and nuts and bolts to create a hat fit­ ting for the applied technolo­ gy department. And Trevor Zuiderveen used a map of the world with names of all the Spanish speaking coun­ tries hanging down like fringes to showcase the for­ eign language department. In honor of the birth and recent christening of new England's Prince George, Barbara Kezlarian's Caledonia High School art students designed their own hats representing a “spin” on the unique, fashionable and proper millinery worn by women in England. Each student in the class 1 selected a high school department to represent with their creation. “The British are well known for their hats in their society/' said Kezlarian, who shared several copies of British fashion magazines with the students as they did their research. Students studied the line­ age of British hat designs among the Royal family from Queen Elizabeth, to Princess Di, and the Duchess of Cambridge. Students learned hats are often bizarre in appearance and that a hat is designed specifically for each outfit. They also looked at hats in America from the traditions of the Kentucky Derby, to African-American women and the hats they wore throughout history, to the stylish hats worn by Jaqueline Kennedy. “The project allowed us to be weird/’ said Paige Petrosky. “It was totally cre­ ative.” Katie Monson said she designed a hat for the food service department. Shawn Ingroen created a black and white hat to rep resent the music departmentA “I especially like the col­ ors and the different fruits made out of clay,” related Monson. “It's colorful and fun,” she said of her hat with cascading flowers down the side. Students also learned about Luke Song, a Michigan milliner who designed the much-talked •It about “bow hat” Aretha Franklin wore when she sang during the first inauguration of President Barack Obama. The hats are all on display in the fine arts area of the high school. Kezlarian said *4 •J « »ia Whirl tofaiii there will be an all-school vote and a staff vote for their favorite hats. “Every year I try to do one project that is a one-time only project,” said Kezlarian. “This will never be done again. It’s just something special for these students and they just get to use so much of their creativity and skills. The hats are just fabulous.” Kezlarian said the project combined history lessons and research as well as the creative expression of the art students. »tef® 7'^.k| n * •-’u' Ifti ! Kta J TK senior citizen Holiday luncheon is Dec. 4 Harig used nuts and bolts, parts of a band saw, and tree bark to create this unique hat for the applied tech­ nology department. The Thomapple Kellogg are asked to park in the rear senior citizen holiday parking lot of the restaurant luncheon, sponsored by for easy access to the ban­ Thornapple Kellogg quet room. Schools, will be held at - Doors wi|l open at 11:30 noon Wednesday, Dec. 4, at a.m. The TK Honors Choir the Middle Villa will provide seasonal music Restaurant. The registration following lunch. A $5 deadline is Dec. 2. donation per person at the Senior citizens living door will be appreciated. To within the Thornapple register, call Shar, 269-795Kellogg School District are 5578 or leave a message invited to a festive holiday including name, number lunch in the Meadows attending and telephone Banquet Room. Attendees number. I •I 1 '■r ','i t I B ■« ♦ A < < u f f* * ft * k t f * 9 f I■ I 4 •f t �-f The Sun and News, Saturday, November 16, 2013/ Page 9 TK students, community pay tribute to veterans I T r 1 I IK <1 a r» r // I fl // // •I ? A L ’ • Ll « ■rJ LB 1 Iff, £> \ ir 5 5V % hl *B World War II veterans Ward Freeman (left) and Herb Elfring shake hands and meet at the Thornapple Kellogg High School during the Veterans Day program. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) >• Area veterans enjoy a free lunch provided by Thornapple Kellogg schools. (Photo A nr by Julie Makarewicz) 1 • V* I maneuvers. When planes started flying Staff Writer Few World War II veter­ overhead, and he noticed the ans are left in the area, but Japanese symbol on them, he Thornapple Kellogg High realized It wasn't just School listened while one maneuvers. “A line of bullets only remembered his experiences as a young soldier at Pearl missed me by about 15 feet,” remembered Elfring. Harbor. Elfring said he stayed in Herb Elfring was a mem­ ber of the Army National Hawaii until June 1942 when Guard who happened to be we was sent to the Fiji stationed at Pearl Harbor Islands to help guard an air during the Japanese attack strip there. He was later sent Dec. 7, 1941. He recalled to ithe Philippines and that day when he was the Solomon Islands to help pro­ featured guest speaker at the tect airstrips there, as well. He talked of the Japanese third annual TKHS veterans kamikaze pilots willing to day program Monday. The entire TKHS student crash their planes into ships body, community members and onto runways to destroy and veterans filled the gym­ equipment and bases. Finally in July 1945, he nasium to pay tribute to vet­ returned to the United States. erans. . “I remember sailing under Elfring said he was a member of the Army the Golden Gate Bridge was National Guard when the the most touching thing 1 National Guard was activat­ could describe,” he recalled. ed for the first time. He “ We were home.” The Thomapple Kellogg found himself stationed at Pearl Harbor, that historic High School symphonic day. He said he remembered band performed patriotic hearing the bombs exploding selections and the honors that Sunday morning and choir sang “Amazing Grace” thought initially it was just a and “America the Beautiful.” TK students Katie Kelly, group doing some type of by Julie Makarewicz i / Jw 1 ShL ■V' I J IB : * jufi SEjP* B* Y £» • s M i j' M ... H * I t • Ia# i® Braedon Halle, Alyssa Miller, Hayley Smith and Jacob Emery presented readings or poems about Veterans Day and the importance of remembering Veterans Day and taking time to thank those who served. Veterans representing all branches of the military — some wearing their uniforms — were guests of the day, and high school teacher George Dudik read each of their names and their respec­ tive branches ’ of service. More than once the student body gave the veterans a standing ovation. High school principal Tony Koski said he hopes the event from the students, staff and community shows all veterans, as well as those currently serving, the community’s sincere appreciation. “Bob Roush said something at the first Veterans Day program here that will stay withi me. He said Veterans Day is not just one day — it’s each and every day. It is our privilege, honor and commitment to thank Iff* rWl '- •y. Lv * 1 nn —— * 1 1 the Thornapple Kellogg High School honors choir perform. (Photo by Members of Kevin McGee) each and every veteran,” said Koski. Koski also made special mention of U.S. Marine Michael McDaniel, a 2006 TK graduate, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan before returning home and after suffering from post traumatic stress took his own life in 2012. McDaniel's sister was instrumental in bringing a national film this year to Grand Rapids showcasing the struggles of soldiers with post traumatic stress disorder and attended Monday’s event at TK. After the program at the high school, veterans were treated to a luncheon served at the high school with the help of high school students. There was one visible absence in the gymnasium this year as the program started. Middleville-area res­ ident John Loftus, who was instrumental in working with the schools to bring the event to the high school, was unable to attend. •I i .4 /. f - **" Z. J X ** — F*1 * • e ifi?1’ ’pt. J IF ihlMe 3^ r * r-'. Hk te■ I 3 “W r KK BA " r IB 1« k. .. I 4 M Vi !■ 3' . 3 ' 1 'I lw 11 1 I •—. — • l’ I I ' if ■ ; — 2______ 7. EMM J I * I ■ * I ” *1 I * _ X I f 4 n A u 1I -I - ■ ^7? 11 * 1* -Z r z ft ^11 <! * % I* Charlie Pullen of the American Legion Post 140 salutes after presenting the American flag. (Photo by Thornapple Kellogg High School band students perform during the program. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) Julie Makarewicz) �Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 16, 2013 • Emmons Lake Elementary hosts Veterans Day event The flag routine performed by fifth-graders to an arrangement of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic," is directed by Barbara DeJong, music teacher. I'. jllj the color guard, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by troops of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts. Barbara DeJong, who teach­ es music at the school, led the singing of the national anthem and the song. "God •• Bless America, with the audience participating on both expressions of patriot­ ism. Jeremy Geerdes, a fifth­ grade teacher at the school, explained that students had made cards to present to vet­ erans to thank them for their The presentation of the colors by members of the colorguard from Caledonia Post service. Children distributed 305, American Legion. The post has provided the colorguard for the Veterans Day the cards to veterans who ceremony at the school every year. were asked to raise their by Fran Faverman Lake Elementary School Sprinkled throughout the hands to aid in locating them Staff Writer . took place in a gymnasium crowd were veterans of con­ throughout the audience. Guest speaker 1st. Lieut. The sixth annual Veterans packed with over 400 stu­ flicts from Korea, Vietnam, Day program at Emmons dents and over 400 adults. the former Yugoslavia, Iraq Stephen Czarnowski was •I* introduced by Timmer. He is and Afghanistan as well as 2001 graduate those who also served in rel- a of ative periods of peace and Thornapple-Kellogg High who spent their service help­ School in Middleville and ing to respond to various dis­ has served in Kosovo and two tours in Iraq. He said he asters. Principal Tony Silveri had enlisted in the U.S. welcomed the crowd, Army in 2001. When he was YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP discharged. he went to thanked the Caledonia High BARRY CO<INTV. MICHIGAN Michigan 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 School Marching Band for Western 269-795-9991/ FAX 269-795-2388 its presentation of a medley University and earnedi a AMENDMENT TO THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP of the service songs, accom­ bachelor's degree in busi­ ZONING ORDINANCE panied by a vigorously clap­ ness. He returned to the ORDINANCE NO. 11-14-2013 ping audience and the bag­ Army and served in Iraq as a Adopted: November 14, 2013 pipers Dan Smith and Adam staff sergeant in civil affairs, Effective: 11-24-2013 played which he said did things like McVay, who An ordinance to amend Article III, Sections 3.1, Use n "Wings, and Amazing build schools, medical clin­ Districts, and 3.2, Zoning Map, of the Yankee Springs ics, and other civilian proj­ Grace." Township Zoning Ordinance; to rezone certain property ects t neip people. Silveri closed his remarks located in Section 19; to repeal all ordinances or parts of Returning from Iraq, he went by presenting Mary Anne ordinances in conflict herewith; and to establish the Timmer, member of the back to WMU and earned a effective date of said Ordinance. master's degree in business Caledonia Community YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP administration. He was Schools District Board of BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN recently commissioned and Education. It was she who ORDAINS approached Silveri with the his specialty is the military idea of a Veterans Day pro- Ilit lice. Veterans Day is to cele ­ •gram six years ago. When he 1 AND AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP brate those who have given endorsed the idea, she made Article III, Section 3.1, Use Districts, and Section 3.2, arrangements for the pro­ their lives to their country, Zoning Map of the Township Zoning Ordinance are (old Czarnowski told the hereby amended by the rezoning of Parcel No. 08-16gram. 019-010-02, located at 12850 W. M-179 Hwy., for rezon­ Timmer spoke briefly Emmons Lake students. ing from C-1 Commercial office zoning classification to about her family history: a “Their sacrifice gives us our C-3 Commercial Business zoning classification. grandfather who served in freedoms. The freedom to go to school, the freedom to World War I, a father and a niece who participated in hold elections, and the free­ EFFECTIVE DATE World War II, and a sister- dom to choose what we want This Ordinance will be effective eight days followin to do." in-law who helped fight in publication after adoption pursuant to Michigan Public Czarnowski had special Vietnam. She thanked Act 110 of 2006. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in Caledonia Post 305, words for the families of sol­ conflict herewith are hereby repealed. diers and veterans. American Legion, for its YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP The service affects fami ­ continued willingness to be Janice C. Lippert, Clerk pointed out the color guard at the lies," 284 N. Briggs Rd., Middleville, Ml 49333 Czamowski. The parent, (269) 795-9091 Emmons Lake ceremony. - -- — Li ft 1 | !« '4 1 11 II a everything. Continued next page In closing. Czarnowski asked. "What is the best way to thank veterans?" and answered his own question VILLAGE OF by saying, "Stand up. Give them a salute and say 'Thank CALEDONIA you.’" He received a standing VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA ovation from the audience. Regular Meeting Council A feature of the program Minutes that is enjoyed immensely November 11, 2013 every year by students, the Meeting called to order at audience, and Geerdes is the 7-0° Pm Gilbert. ___ • Present: E _ ____ Erskine, Hahn, Veterans Rap. a vigorous Gilbert, Grinage, Scholl, Regan, exercise in place that. Ayers & Wangerin. v 111 < « VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Synopsis VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES October 22, 2013 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Pullen. Present: Endsley, Lutz, Lytle, Reyff, Pullen, Schellinger, van Noord. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Motion by reyff, support by Van Noord to suspend the reserved time limit. All yeas. Motion Passed. 2. Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to approve the revised agenda. All yeas. Motion Passed. 3. Motion by Reyff, support by Lytle to approve the meeting minutes of October 8, 2013. Alfyeas. Motion Passed. 4. Motion by Lytle, support by Van ivwiw Noord iv to u^^zivrv approve iithe current ■•••• iv WIIUIII bius for October 22, 2013 for $54,534.54. All All yeas. yeas. Motion Motion Passed. 5. Motion by Reyff, support by Schellinger to approve the Special Event Permit for the DDA Halloween Event on October 26, 2013. All yeas. Motion Passed. 6. Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to approve the Special Event Permit for Helping Hands ^!nistlY on December" 13-15, 2013. All yeas. Motion Passed. 7. Motion by Reyff, support by Lytle to approve the request by UAW #1002 •Il Women’s Committee to adopt a section of Crane Road. All yeas. Motion Passed. 8. Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 p.m. All yeas. Passed. Respectfully submitted: Elaine Denton, Motion Village of Middleville The complete text of the minutes is posted on the Village Website httpy/villageofmiidleville.orq or may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 06826660 Absent: Pledge of Allegiance: Consideration of the meet­ ing agenda: Motion by Grinage, second by Scholl. Motion carried. Public Comment (Brief): Written Correspondence: Committee Minutes: Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion to approve by Scholl, second by Grinage. Motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes of Regular meeting on October 14, 2013. B. Building Inspector’s report IMS Permit Listing. C. Treasurer’s report. D. Approval to pay bills. Inquiry of conflict of interest. Reports from Council, Staff, and Consultants. 1. Engineer’s Report - Paul Galdes - Reviewed the SAW grant application. 2. Township Liaison Report Township working on the trail plan. Planning Commission 3. Report. 4. ' Other Committee Reports Caledonia Cable is getting approximately $60,000 from ' •----------------- * - ---- ’-------Township for an operating budg- tai® • • • 'I 1(1 Wi 4 ’ a LH< HI jt; «■>» et 5. Village Manager’s Report Leaves will be picked up for at least another week. Please do not place leaves by poles, mail­ boxes, etc., the leaf vacuum is hard to maneuver around obsta­ cles. • ' . 6. President’s Report - Work Order procedure will be put in place for DPW. Asked Trustees to contact the 2 applicants for the Trustee position. Unfinished Business. New Business. 1. SAW Grant application. Motion by Grinage, second by Hahn. All ayes, motion carried. Public Comment: Council Comments: THANKS TO ALL VETERANS!! Odd/Even parking starts, % PLEASE OBSERVE!! Snow is coming, residents and businesses are responsible for keeping their sidewalks cleared of snow. Adjourn: 7:25 p.m.-motion by Hahn, second by Scholl. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted: Sandra Ayers, Clerk ■X S’?'* sS A M M 0682664 -* I ‘i �The Sun and News, Saturday, November 16, 2013/ Page 11 Wil Financial Focus Eh k u 7 \ Provided by Andrew McFadden of Edward Jones r▼ <4 Short-term vs. long-term investments: What’s the difference? . J.-- 1 X < A £ * 1I r ■■ i • T 11 •t I 1 •• . KF Bagpipers (from left), Dan Smith and Adam McVay, play "Wings" and "Amazing 4V r- & X.% Grace." ■—r 7T \ 1 - i• • Th *■‘5 ; A X W * 94 V. w f/ietefysjRGOcJvfet&r ar<sj rqa ITneyl^esecfOu>lCour?vl \ZHi *<==■ ** QI 1 ■ ***•» L HR to • * Wifi ** k ,!ai•to - ** 1 -A _ ~ - i •f® .J® ° « u J2* - tet' w»a VEX .___ I fete Mite Ipri * i UEHMUE •I »•! tert w&k JUH ,|Sa? ‘•aatKJjc I 1 :■ jW* 1 *’<***'* JljHtt* a ex* ww*1 i •» I 1 & A r> Guest speakerl st. Lieut. Stephen Czarnowski provides a moving message. From previous page everybody to get their fidgets taken care of. The rap begins, "Veterans rock, Veterans roll," and ends, right hand to the heart, "They are our country's soul." The rap is led by the fifth-grade classes. A patriotic dance that ended with a salute was per­ formed by Presley Gilchrist, Natalie Ferriell, and Isabella LaFranca. Barbara DeJong directed the whole student body with the song, "Thank a Vet." A flag routine per­ formed by the fifth-graders to an arrangement of the of the "Battle Hymn Republic," was the final per­ formance before the playing of "Taps" by Geerdes. Timmer thanked all for J tell * U *! i ——— I * Um At various times, many people may feel frustrated by the performance of their investments. For example, they expect growth, and they don't get it — or they think the value of their investment won't fluctuate much, but it does. However, some of this frustration might be alleviat­ ed if investors were more familiar with the nature of their investment vehicles. Specifically, it's important to keep in mind the difference between long-term and short-term investments. What defines long-term and short-term investments? Long-term investments are those vehicles that you intend to hold for more than one year — in fact, you gen­ erally intend to hold them for several years. On the other hand, you usually hold short­ term investments for one year or less. You can find several key distinctions between shortterm and long-term vehicles. Here are a few to consider: • They carry different expectations. When you pur­ chase an investment that you intend to keep for many years, you may be expecting the investment to increase in value so that you can eventu­ ally sell it for a profit. In addition, you may be looking* for the investment to provide income. When you purchase a short-term vehicle, you are generally not expecting much in the way of a return or an increase in value. Typically, you purchase short-term investments for the relatively greater degree of principal protection they are designed to provide. • They meet different needs at different times of life. You will have different invest­ ment needs at different times of your life. When you're young, and just starting out in your career, you may require a mix of long- and short-term investments. You might need the short­ term ones to help pay for a down payment on a home, while the long-term ones & All real estate advertising in this news­ collectively make it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimi­ parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of r j; 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 MIDDLEVILLE FOUNDED ^ChiG^ PUBLIC NOTICE The Middleville Village Council will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Village Budget and Water/Sewer Rates at 7:00 p.m. on November 26, 2013 in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, MI 49333. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE AND WATER/SEWER RATES PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUD­ GET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. The proposed budget will be available for public inspec­ tion at the Village Office, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, MI beginning November 18, 2013. The proposed budget can also be viewed on the Village website www.villageofmiddleville.org beginning November 18, 2013. Questions or comments may be directed to the Village Manager/Finance Director at 269-795-3385. Dated: November 13, 2013 Elaine W. 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Be someone who gets it 06826650 Equal Opportunity Employer * �r —! Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 16, 2013 Caledonia Women’s Club learns about MYLead conference At the 2013 MYLead con­ ference, Alexa Calloway and Hannah Hazelbach learned that student leadership starts with being true to oneself, being compassionate and stretching outside of a per­ sonal comfort zone. The Caledonia High School students shared their experiences from the 2013 Michigan Youth Leadership conference at MSU with the members of the Caledonia Women’s Club at their Nov. 4 meeting. Caledonia High School hosted a brunch for the selected MYLead students and their families, the women's club, and Jessica Kohn from Fifth Third Bank. Women's club member Kathy Teunis gave a brief overview of the MYLead program, and introduced Caledonia guidance coun­ selor Kurt Hoffman. In not­ ing the ongoing partnership between Caledonia educa­ tion and the women’s club. Hoffman expressed his appreciation for working with Caledonia schools because of the support and involvement of parents and the community. He intro­ duced Callowav Calloway and Hazelbach, who gave a pres­ entation of their experiences at the MYLead conference, explaining what they learned and how they will apply new skills in their leadership roles. The young ladies also addressed the students who will attend the conference next year, giving tips on what to expect and how to make the most of their expe­ rience, meeting other stu­ dents from across the state who share their passion for leadership. After the presentation, Hoffman introduced Krystal Black, Owen Mitchell and 1 IV ?■ $ i V jA; • * it. 4 » i KI ‘Qi & •••• •• J• • ••• N -X. • • ••••♦XI J tHiUXu ** * <►1 •! $ *i •♦• % .J Presenting or accepting checks for the 2014 MYLead program are (from left) Kathy Teunis, Caledonia Women’s Club member; students Owen Mitchell, Krystal Black and Tristin Nguyen; and Jessica Kohn from Fifth Third Bank. y I I w• l» Hannah Hazelbach (left) and Alexa Callaway spoke to Caledonia Women’s Club members about the 2013 MYLead conference. Tristin Nguyen, who have been selected to attend the 2014 spring MYLead confer­ ence. These students are a part of the student council leader­ ship class taught at Caledonia, and this opportu­ nity will help them further develop their leadership potential in school and the community. Kohn and Teunis present­ ed the students with financial sponsorship for the event, and congratulated them for their commitment to service and leadership. Teunis noted that MYLead is conducted entire­ ly by volunteers, and those interested in more informa­ tion about the organization may visit the website. mylead.org. Following the MYLead presentation, Caledonia Women's Club conducted its November meeting. Reports were made from a successful day at the Caledonia Resource Center Arts and Crafts show, as well as the opening of the Caledonia Education Foundation schol­ arship fund, which is olose to being fully funded. Current activity includes the sale of Key Cards and books, and the annual Women’s Club poinsettia sale. Orders for poinsettias .(If* p can be placed with Mary Sue Jackson, and there will also be sales at Chemical Bank Friday, Nov. 29, and at the Caledonia Library Saturday morning, Nov. 30. The next meeting will be Monday, Dec. 2, at noon at Uccello's in Caledonia. Members are invited to bring items to donate to Green Gables Haven; a wish list is available on the website, greengableshaven.org. 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Coach Patty Pohl saw it. LeMay made sure her mom saw it too. There was a moment dur­ ing the summer of 2011, the summer before LeMay’s sophomore year, that things started to click on the vol­ leyball court. She was in the gym with Pohl, the Thornapple Kellogg varsity volleyball coach, and Pohl’s daughter Alaina who was the setter for the Trojan varsity at the time. “1 taught her how to hit a quick set, that short set in the middle. They hadn’t done that before," coach Pohl said. “She was so excited. She had her mom come in and it was like ‘mom look what I can do.’ I would just toss balls and Alaina would ’ set her the quick set and show her mom she could put it down already as a sopho­ more with a little bit of prac­ tice. “That was really fun. I told her mom then, ‘she has the athletic potential to get a scholarship’ and her mom said, ‘you’re my new best friend.’” LeMay went from a fresh­ man trying to control her own body, to a sophomore finally controlling the ball, to a 6-3 senior middle block­ er controlling matches. She kept working and Wednesday, four days after the conclusion of her senior season at TK, signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Western Michigan University (WMU) Women’s Volleyball pro­ gram. “I didn’t really know what I was working for at first,” said LeMay, “I just wanted to be a better volleyball player and not be embar­ rassed to play in front of everybody like when I was a freshman. I drove myself to get this, because there was nobody who was going to give it to me, especially now because volleyball is so competitive. There was a lot of help from coaches and stuff. There was a lot of hard work, a lot of training and stuff like that.” Krol worked with coach Pohl, Stacy Woodall, who was the Trojan varsity coach her freshman year, as well as TK coaches Tia Cross and Deb Ellinger during the school season and with coaches Jess Ziccarello from Dynamic Impact and Kyle Stahl of the Dead Frogs Far Out National Team. “You can just tell,” Pohl said of seeing LeMay’s ath- Thornapple Kellogg senior Sydney LeMay (seated center) is joined by her parents Curt and Richelle LeMay at the table as she signs her National Letter of Intent to join the Western Michigan University Women’s Volleyball program in the fall of 2014, Wednesday in the Thornapple Kellogg High School gymnasium. LeMay was also joined by a crowd of teammates, classmates and coaches. (Photo by Brett Bremer) letic ability. “I’ve been around volleyball for so long. Every year she just got better and better. Last year she played on the Dead Frogs Far Out (DFFO) National Team and I thought that really helped her to get a lot more confidence." LeMay didn’t only come into her senior season with more confidence, but with more skills. She improved upon her work in the back row during the high school offseason and was able to play all the way around the rotation for TK. “Usually middles get sep­ arated from everyone when they’re doing defensive work,” LeMay said. “In club they just throw you in with everybody. I was getting hit at by these DI, like Big Ten kids, and I had no idea what I was doing.” Like everything else on the court so far, she figured it out. “Usually if I’m playing a middle that plays all the way around I’m like, ‘that’s pret­ ty crazy. She’s probably a weak spot in the back row,”’ LeMay said. “So it’s kind of intimidating knowing that’s what other people are think­ ing. It was really fun, I mean definitely different, but It was really fun getting to play high school volleyball with her best friend and classmate Sydney Krol, who she credited with keeping her humble, positive and motivated. She chose Western Michigan because of Bronco coach Colleen Munson's commitment to athletic and academic growth for her girls, because of the family atmosphere around the pro­ gram, and in part because of the proximity to family in DOBBIN'S »-~Z Ljzw COMPLETE ✓ rz J AUTO SERVICE CENTER Your Local CM omotive Specialists 1 ^CATIE^US^Toim^F HASTINGS ON IV179 WE Diagnostic Computer Software .7, With L_____ All Makes & Models <a®»> ____ ___ ---- HONOR c’vi protection extended I plan VJARR antie2 r the area for over •918 O .years! •*< 9 r Serving ! * 1 ^DOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. SMB MM MU. In, ASS Master Technician years experience TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE Middleville. The DFFO National sea- LeMay expects that to run until the final days before she has to check into the dorms in Kalamazoo next fall. LeMay, who has a GPA above 4.0, is the student council class president, a member of the National Honor Society, a three-year mentor in the Big BrotherBig Sister program, and an active participant in the GLCC youth group plans to pursue a degree in biochem­ istry at WMU. On the court, LeMay was a second team all-state per­ former as a junior. To the best of the TK coaches' knowledge she is the second Trojan to earn a Division I volleyball scholarship, fol­ lowing Carla (Ploeg) VanHaitsma who played at Central Michigan University from 1995-1996. son starts up again soon, and TECHNOLOGY, continued from page 1 drain commission office regarding the project. “They are confirming that we have this coming to us,” related Buckowing. “They are very active in recording and tracking everything associated with the project and they are very accurate. This was our [township's] contribution at large, and we are getting this back.” Vliestra continued with other notes of importance, saying “we have complied with the state mandate requiring us to bid for new insurance every three years and, we should vote tonight to opt out of the Public Funding Contributions Act.” Buckowing gave the treas­ urer update, noting that the •I* township is preparing the winter tax bills to be mailed out Nov. 30. She also informed the board that the holiday hours for the town­ ship hall. The hall will be closed Nov. 28 and 29, they will be closed Dec. 24 and 25, and they would be closed New Year's Day. “The treasurer office, only, will be open on New Year's Eve day, from 9 a.m. to noon, for the convenience of those who wish to pay their bill,” said tax Buckowing. Supervisor . Township Mike Bremer commented on his findings from researching the property tax poverty exemption. investigating “While whether it was. possible to limit the number of times or frequency that residents in Thornapple Townshipi can use the property tax poverty exemption, 1 have been told, unequivocally, ‘no’,” said Bremer. “We cannot limit the number of times folks, who qualify, use the exemp­ tion. If they fall within the township guidelines, then they can apply, even yearly.” Buckowing reminded the board that the guidelines were set at 125 percent of the federal poverty level. Bremer also commented on his pride in Barry County during a recent Michigan Association of Township Supervisors conference. “Out of 1200 townships in the State, only 51 attended the conference, and four of those were representing related Barry County,” Bremer. “The conference was very informative and I recommend any board mem­ ber attend one.” Catherine Getty shared the progress being made by the Parks county’s and Recreation Committee on its five-year plan. The steps of developing a five-year plan are necessary in order for the Parks and Rec. department to become eligible for DNR Trust Fund Grants. “Without steady and sig­ A nificant sources of funding, new projects, such as trail expansion and new ballfields/sportcomplex will not »!• happen,” said Getty. “The majority of our funding is used up primarily on McKeown Park maintenance. We could raise fees to the parks but this is not really feasible, so we are dis­ cussing the possibility of requesting a millage. Bremer added, “We have a lot of water front recreation- al options. We need more support for our parks and rec. activities, all of which improve the quality of life here in Barry County.” Getty reminded the board that the Parks and Recreation Committee is made up solely of volunteers. Bremer said he believes Barry County’s natural envi­ ronment is its biggest draw to tourism and that the resi­ dents of the county should, “place them high on the list of importance of supportin g the programs that highlight the natural and recreational attractions within the county, drawing people to move here.” The Parks and Recreation Committee put up new signs on Wildwood Trail and provided 500 promotional magnets to the Economic Summit held last week, as reported by Getty. A department budget is ready for review and approval, and the Barry County YMCA would be holding baseball and softball clinics this winter on Saturdays, indoors. Getty also said the YMCA of Barry County’s is interest- ed inviting the Tri-Com League to develop a program of inter-league play. Eavey Trustee Walt expressed his enjoyment and gratitude to the board for paying his way to attend the 2013 Economic Summit and Expo held at the fair grounds last week and that his discus­ sion with the Padnos recy­ cling company revealed efforts to try to reduce cop­ per theft and that the busi­ ness was considering imple­ menting preventative steps as fingerprinting, suchi requiring photo IDs, and withholding payment on questionable materials until theft has been ruled out. Finally, Bremer said the Middle Villa Inn owner was ready to sell the establish­ ment, including the bowling alley, so he can retire. A potential closing date for the business is planned to be next year after Mother’s Day, according to Bremer, and that the Village of Middleville would be enjoy­ ing an illumination ball during New Year’s Eve, supplied by LumenFlow. Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Hastings Banner III Papers Over 64,000 Distributed Every Week! Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 to - •SJ s �Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 16, 2013 Pioneers pull away from TK after tight first set — by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A powerful attack by Thomapple Kellogg senior middle Sydney LeMay smacked off an East Grand Rapids block late in the first set of Saturday's Class A District Final and flew to the left. It rolled across the top of the net until finally reaching the antenna on the far side, scoring a side-out for Thomapple Kellogg’s varsi­ ty volleyball team in its bat­ tle with the Pioneers at East Grand Rapids High School. The point pulled TK within 24-21 in a set in which it had trailed by as many as six points on a few occasions. That bounce went the Trojans' way. The next one didn't, after a long, defensive rally East's Zoe Macartney* and Lindsay Duca blocked down an attack by TK senior Sydney Krol to clinch the set for the Pioneers, 25-21. After that thrilling first set, the Pioneers took over the match. An eight-point run on the serve of Caroline Knooihuizen early in the sec­ ond set helped the Pioneers on their way to a 25-13 win. The Pioneers then closed out the Trojans, who were play­ ing in the Class A state tour­ nament for the first time, with a 25-15 win in the third set. I told the girls after the first set that I was so proud of them, because I thought we really played well and we fought really hard,” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Patty Pohl. “ I was 1 44 • •I ▼ v A t » f ■ I I ----- ♦“ <o ! * - ■4 i I - -• The Trojans’ Jenna Shoobridge puts reaches up to try and stop an attack by the Pioneers’ Zoe Macartney dur­ ing Saturday’s Class A district final. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg setter Holly Dahlke passes the ball up as teammate Jenna Shoobridge breaks for the net during Saturday’s Class A district final at East Grand Rapids High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) really surprised in the second set when we didn’t come out and play that well, I was real- Buy 1 get the 2nd Vi price Gift certificates valid for the 2014 summer season v ✓ Located in Traverse City, Ml Purchase online or call 231-947-RIDE (7433) ♦ - 1 BALLOON RIDES a> co 00 tn IM H I WINE TOURS * BREWERY TOURS Gift certificate® make great -'./♦cl gifts' S* *w. www.grandtraversetours.com | www.grandtraverseballoons.com when we did that. That helped and allowed us to get on a run a little bit more,” said Grunewald. The move was intended to put up a little better block against LeMay, the Trojans’ Western Michigan University star. bound LeMay finished the match with a team-high seven kills, to go with two aces and five blocks. TK also got six kills and nine digs from senior Jessica Ziccarello, 16 assists and seven digs frofn junior setter Holly Dahlke, seven digs from Krol, and four blocks from junior middle Jenna Shoobridge. “We had watched film on them after they were in the semi's, and we knew they were a good team and scrap­ py and had some good hit­ ters. We just had to take care of the ball," said Grunewald. The only thing the EGR coach wasn't totally pleased with was her team's serving. TK had its own struggles at the service line, committing five errors in the opening set alone. Pohl thought that played a big difference in the Pioneers taking the early lead in the match. “1 have five seniors that played a lot and they really wanted it, but sometimes if you want it too much you're not going to play you're best. Sometimes you don't even think clearly on the court when you want it that much,” Pohl said. The Trojan team had great moments too. The Trojans put up a great block through­ out the course of the after­ noon, with Shoobridge really stepping up her game. Dahlke ran around and made plays to give the hitters % ft fl "A V $ & z I I'SI** nil 0’ i J* ft* ?• 50 • >*• [- I I *s* I raa* I si,it net 0« Continued next page ly surprised they didn’t play with that same confidence.” East Grand Rapids, which last won a district champi­ onship in 201 I, advanced to this week's Class A Regional Tournament at Caledonia High School with the victo­ ry* head Pioneer coach Christine Grunewald, said confidence played a part in her team's surge and so did a little change in strategy. “We changed our line-up, we rotated it around and I think we matched up better iupi ‘Hi- ' mif iWr-'. ' ZE ft ZL < w CT •J top •iMb 42 (0 in CM co co o I DE BEER 5^8t' R E F I N I S H One Of the first shops in r the area to do our part in ■4* protecting the environment with 3 V ECO friendly water bourne wati rz. 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) - * t •f 1 V t >• �i The Sun and News, Saturday, November 16, 2013/ Page 15 Davenport University Board ■\ I It ■ approves football program ’x* is®!® ■ ‘ S' T'K ■kN —* •4 k ■ ■■ J nJ I ^flfl A h I ’’'M 'L ■ SS ill Sk J j I■ I •!• The Davenport University ■ ioard of Trustees passed a resolution of support to move forward with steps to develop a football program for the uni­ versity at its most recent meet­ ing. Davenport is now in the very early stages of planning and development for this pro­ gram, with a timeline to be created for important mile­ stones such as the hiring of a head coach, establishment of league relations, student ath­ lete recruitment and finaliza­ tion of facilities plans. When the timeline has been final­ ized, Davenport will make fur­ ther announcements. “A football program will help us to create an outstand­ ing experience for our students and will support the continued •It growth of Davenport at its W.A. Lettinga Campus,” said Dr. Richard J. Pappas, of Davenport President University. “We obtained feedback from members of our faculty as well as other inter­ nal audiences and we are grat­ ified to have their support as we move forward. We look forward to creating a highquality program in which all of our stakeholders can take great pride.” tit ­ The process to add a foot ball program to the universi­ ty's strong athletics depart­ ment began in the winter of 2012 when the university hired a consultant to conduct a feasibility study. 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TK/Hastings tacked on 26 points in the event as senior 4* Brie Sheldon led the way with a score of 284.90 which put her in fourth place. Sophomore Raelee Olson scored six points, the differ­ ence between the two teams in the end. with her 1 Ith-place score in the event, and sopho­ more teammate Macey Acker was 12th. The top 16 individuals scored in each event. The victory caps off the third straight undefeated regu­ lar season for the TK/Hastings girls and the third straight conference championship for the program. TK/Hastings senior Hannah Bashore scored the lone individual conference championship for her team, winning the 100-yard butter­ fly in 1 minute 0.52 seconds. Bashore set new school, pool, and conference records with the time and qualified for the Division I State Finals as well. TK/Hastings set five school records at the meet. Bashore was also the fastest TK/Hastings swimmer ever in the 200-yard individual med­ ley. She touched the wall in second place with a time of 2:20.27. Catholic Central freshman Riley Kishman won the race in 2:12.86. Bashore's teammate, sophomore Libby Betcher, was third in 2:22.38. The Trojan team set new school records in each of the first two individual events of the finals, with sophomore Jennifer Tuokkola doing it in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:02.44 which put her in third place. Calvin Christian senior Ana Estrella won that race in 1:55.85, set­ ting a new conference record. The TK/Hastings freestyle relay teams also set new school records the team of Hannah Bashore, senior Marissa Swanson, freshman Hayley Bashore and freshman Lauren Kroells was third in the 400-yard freestyle relay in 3:54.66. In the 200-yard freestyle relay, Kroells, junior Kourtney Dobbin, Hayley Bashore and senior Kayla Kroells teamed up to place second in 1:43.70. TK/Hastings had six all­ conference performers, Hannah and Hayley Bashore, Betcher, Dobbin, Kayla Kroells and Tuokkola. Five times TK/Hastings girls finished in second place, with runner-up finishes also coming from the 200-yard medley relay team of Hannah Bashore, Betcher, Kayla Kroells and Dobbin (1:55.53), The conference mark fell in all three relays, with the Calvin Christian team of Kelsey Heitzman, Erin Brink, Grace Frederickson and Estrella winning the 200-yard race in 1:43.70 and the Catholic Central team of Natalie Merucci, Vera, Lomonoco and Kishman win­ ning the 400-yard freestyle relay in 3:41.06. Morgan Hitchings, a soph­ omore from Union, set a new conference record in the div­ ing with a score of 369.50 and Catholic Central. Other girls scoring points for the TK/Hastings team were McKayla Sheldon, Lauren Ricketts, Katie Beauchamp, Sam Richardson, Madi Cole, Laura Shinavier and Hayley Smith. Betcher in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:09.97) and Lauren Kroells in the 100yard backstroke (1:06.57). 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A k -^1 ___ 1 1 * Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 47/November 23, 2013 . .oW TK superintendent gets high praise and support from board of education IT John Loftus was one of a kind by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer John Loftus, well known and admired for his quiet by Julie Makarewicz giving, support of 4-H, and Staff Writer dedication to veterans and After an informal evalua­ his community. community, died the Thornapple tion, Wednesday, Nov. 20. He Kellogg board of education was 85. made it clear Tuesday night “He has just been such an it fully supports Tom Enslen incredible person and such and his leadership role in an enormous asset for the the district. county — especially the vet­ Board president David erans and 4-H groups. He Smith said a formal evalua­ was an incredible person,” tion of Enslen will take said Middleville Downtown place in February or March, Authority Development but, because of numerous coordinator Jean Lamoreaux. state-mandated changes and Loftus may have been best financial challenges, the known for his generous sup­ board decided it was a good port of 4-H youths every time to have a mid-year year buying dozens of ani­ evaluation. mals at the livestock auction. • TV Smith said the board At the 2013 fair, it was looked at Enslen’s relations announced that Loftus had with the board, community spent at least $250,000 in the and staff, his educational i past 20 years buying animals leadership, school improve­ at the auctions and support ­ ment and overall student p.t* ing youths. achievement. f 1 Not only that but his gen ­ I J. I “Tom is doing a great job erosity continued when he and we’re really apprecia­ donated nearly all of the tive of what he’s doing,” (C meat he purchased at the fair said Smith. BN to local food pantries and Board member Don other organizations. Haney added that Enslen “ There ’ s not a service has been handling the dis­ High school advanced placement history teacher organization or a nonprofit trict “very professionally” George Dudik and one of his students, Jacob Emery, organization in the area that and board member Kim receive recognition from the board of education for hasn't gotten a call from Selleck said Enslen was their role in organizing the Veterans Day program. John asking if they need a very “diplomatic” in his quarter-beef or a pig,” said approach to things. Township Thornapple superintendent. “It has been a very chal­ alism. Supervisor Mike Bremer. “ You stay focused on the “ I especially appreciate lenging first couple of “ He was giving personified. kids, ” said Thomas. years,” said board member the professionalism of how There ’ s no other way to Anne Hamming said she handled school Cindy Ordway. “You’ve you've describe him. He was truly a also thinks Enslen is doing a been able to weather the finances in an incredibly servant. ” great service for the district. storms and you’ve done a frustrating and challenging “ He was one of kind. “ What I ’ m impressed by time,” she said. great job.” There was no one like him most is that you still lead Josh Thomas said he Board member Joyce that I ever met, ” said Dennis Bobolts said she also appre­ sometimes forgets that See SUPERINTENDENT, pg. 3 Redman, president of the ciates Enslen’s profession- Enslen is only a second year Barry County fair board. Redman said Loftus often ■ set a base price, and if a 4rI1/ ■J I ry ■ - r 4 Her wasn’t getting bids, V L • JrX Loftus would end up buying •1 k'lH. . I. % V y’V the animal even if he didn't I I < •* V* » p*'*/ li-vlf V r/I « IT know the 4-H youths. J?* M\ .' \ ■w “ I ’ ve been blessed, I truly I i 11 I t have been blessed,” Loftus v * i >. said during an interview for a ■* ? *■■bmi J story published in the Aug. ft ‘v •- V • k*5/••• 31 Sun and News. “1 always t'Ar felt like you have to help • - XS rx »>■» % your a■ your less-fortunate brothers and sisters, and the kids. The &’• a kids are our future. That’s « S' /7 bV • , * i & why 1 buy all those animals 5/ f 123 i z' l zn r • Ar'' at the fair. Some of those J •• I' -\ I i kids don ’ t have someone to £ 1 buy their animals. 1 try to Xi) a< .« $• start the bid, and sometimes I end up buying it.” The 4-H program wasn't the only program benefiting from Loftus’ generosity, though. Bremer said Loftus would frequently make donations to the Thomapple Township Emergency Services in memory of some­ one who died. “He knew a lot of people. A horse grazes as the sun sets on another beautiful, late autumn day near an(j he brought us a iot of IA rnoiJ ibsm lutli 'o TK b 9dJ IlimZ noil xifilq Jud nsnil )l£Od omil uifivs »Iool rfriw bnn sbcsl fnom srrfofi T" i bnn I twiJ bl£2 )0 31TB H I zed loin bnn YTGV J LI oiqqji rignsl ,aifiOY (bniD nsod amol2 I. tasig SO0 lodo0 zsusia Ate Ik at,. MN End of the day 3d A Middleville, (photo by Julie Makarewicz) / I I 138th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. • 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 1 / ■ ’J MM / A The chair occupied by John Loftus in previous Veterans Day ceremonies at Thornapple Kellogg High School remained vacant this year. Loftus, pictured here in 2012 was instrumental in moving the ceremony to the high school gymnasium. He was too ill to attend this year’s event. < “He was giving personified. There’s no other way to describe him. He was truly a servant.” Mike Bremer, Thornapple Township Supervisor checks,” said Bremer. Loftus also had a strong commitment to remembering and honoring people who served the country in the mil­ itary. He was instrumental in coordinating, the Veterans Day program that now takes place at Thomapple Kellogg High School, inviting the community and area veterans to the service. Thornapple Kellogg Superintendent Tom Enslen said the image of Loftus wearing his Army uniform, standing in salute at the opening of the Veterans Day program in the high school is an image ingrained in his mind. “We’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone more entrenched and beloved than our John Loftus,” said Enslen. “Not only did he have a passion for all he did to serve this community, but he had equal See LOFTUS, pg. 8 ■ In This Issue • Middleville learns more about continuing with Main Street program • Clarksville residents injured in Alto hit-and-run accident • Fire destroys home in Middleville; three escape uninjured • Top Scots finish season at state cross country finals ♦ < I t 1 I I I I I < I �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 23, 2013 i Middleville community learns more about continuing with Main Street program 4 JI IJ !■ Brittney Hoszkiw, organization specialist with Michigan Main Street Center Downtown and Community Services division, speaks to members of the Middleville Rotary Tuesday. Brittney Hoszkiw speaks to members of the Downtown Development Authority. by Julie Makarewicz building a community's downtown. Michigan Main Street was formed in 2003 and provides consulting services to up to three com­ munities per year that com­ •Il mit to the four-point approach. That approach « includes design, organiza­ tion, promotion and econom­ ic restructuring. Brittney Hoszkiw, organi­ zation specialist with the Michigan Main Street Center downtown and community services division, visited Middleville this week to learn more about the com­ munity and to offer tips for advancement in the Michigan Main Street program. “Middleville is a very cute little town,” Hoszkiw told her audience. “There’s a lot of historic buildings, beautiful, clean streets and nice street scapes. And the depot is an absolute gem for the community.” She encouraged the vil­ lage that achieving the next level is very attainable if that's what the village wants to do. By achieving the next level, the village will gain more specific training and ’■4 Staff Writer N Middleville village offi­ cials were encouraged to continue working in the Michigan Main Street pro­ III gram and possibly reach the next level in another year. The village was one of six •4 Michigan communities invit­ ed to take part in the Michigan Main Street Associate Level program for 2013. The Main Street pro­ *4 ram •II uses a four-point approach to strengthen com­ mercial activity and improve HASTINGS 4 269*205-4900 DowrIrwr HastiRgs oo State St. DUALITY THEATERS $5.25 GQTI.com and on Facebook BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM * •fCvtet 30 O Ho ptiui (S) SlAdhjm Seating SHOWTIMES 11/23-11/25 TITUS AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE FROZEN (PG) STARTS TUE. 11/26 7:00. 9:20 PM O THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE (PG-13) SAT-SUN 12:15. 3:25. 6:35. 9:45 MON 3:25, 6:35. 9.45 ©SAT-SUN 1145, 2:55. 6:05. 9:15 ©MON 6:05. 9:15 O ©THOR: THE DARK WORLD (PG-13) SAT-SUN 1:00. 4 00. 6 50. 9:30 MON 4 00, 6:50.9 30 FREE BIROS (PG) SAT-SUN 11:30. 2:00.4:10 MON 4:10 BAD GRANDPA (R) DAILY 7 00. 9 55 assistance geared to the com­ munity needs. “At the select level, the training and services are more rocusea on focused Middleville’s needs and not so general,” Hoszkiw continued. “Services could help property owners with design services for what they can do with their buildings. We can help with improvements, real estate developments and help owners learn about financing and property development.” Main Street program offi­ cials will also be able to help business owners learn more •II about retail merchandising, customer services and main­ taining a successful business. “All these kinds of servic­ es will be available to the vil­ lage at the select level,” said Hoszkiw. In dealing with other com­ munities at the select level, Hoszkiw said some have been able to purchase and develop properties , start new community festivals and events, create new street scapes and offer more public amenities while building more community resources. One area of focus Middleville might most be -J- I £ i gA X / w to Nails & Spa i / L74 1 r 9357 Cherry Valley (In the D&W Plaza), Caledonia (616) 891-1139Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30-7:30 1 Manicures • Pedicures • Deluxe • Organic • Acrylic > A « ■ ft Shellac • Facials • Waxing • Permanent Makeup < I i FREE 3* H s 3 OFF ~ OR MANICURE FULL; !5 0FF SET ■ PEDICURE — I I I I Expires 11/30/13 I I • I • I I I I I I I I I -OR- Expires 11/30/13 I • I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I »■ I I I I I I I ....................... —...............—-A REG. MANICURE; interested in is retaining and developing businesses in the village. With several empty store fronts, the village offi­ cials say they desperately want to find tenants to brin •J more vitality to the d wntown area. “We can help develop some marketing plans and help business owners with ways to market their busi­ nesses so they can stay in business,” said Hoszkiw. Hoszkiw said she’s espe­ cially impressed with the cooperation of the village. Thornapple Township, the DDA, and even the county working together. “Middleville has some very strong leadership in the community in the regional sense and that’s nice for Middleville to have that kind of support,” she said. •4 Village manager Rebecca Fleury said she thinks there are really two things the vil­ lage needs to do in order to move forward. “First we have to get the community behind this ini­ tiative,” pointed out Fleury. “We need a pool of volun­ teers. This is a community initiative, not a DDA or vil­ lage initiative.” In order to get that pool of volunteers, Fleury said the village officials need to get the word out to everyone about the program and possi­ bilities. She said presenta­ tions need to be made to the service organizations and groups to get them more involved. Fleury said the DDA also needs to think differently about its budget and rev­ enues and realize there are ways to fund a full-time Main Street program coordi­ nator even with its limited budget. If the village takes the next step, Fleury said, the biggest benefit she sees is that the Main Street program will help create a branding and marketing plan for the village to bring in more businesses and fill the empty $30°° Expires 11/30/13 MUST PRESENT COUPON. NOT VALID WITH OTHER OFFERS. \ ft 4 I Mike Bremer, Thornbapple Township Supervisor store fronts. Thornapple Township Supervisor Mike Bremer said he believes moving to the next level is a potentially fabulous opportunity for the village. “We already have some very good community events and a lot that goes on in the community. This program will just help us have a more effective way to have more people involved,” he said. Bremer said he’s excited •II about the possibilities. “One of the best things is that there really isn’t any cost to us,” he pointed out. “We have to have a director in place, but that's some­ thing we can do. I’m excited about it. I'm looking forward to being part of it.” Village and township offi­ cials said they felt like they are on the right track to becoming a select level com­ munity. “There's no reason we 99 shouldn't be successful, added Bremer. “ Middleville used to have a very vibrant downtown and I love the possibilities of returning to some of that and what could happen.” Jean Lamoreaux, vi DDA event coordinator, said she too is excited about the possibilities. even And though she's retiring from her position at the end of the year, she said she thinks it’s a good time for someone else to come in and work with the program. “I think she (Hoszkiw) was very impressed with the village, observed Lamoreaux. “It’s verY unique, she said, and it looks very nice. I think the DDA and the village just didn’t want to rush into the next step. They didn’t want it to feel rushed or pushed.” Hoszkiw spoke to the Rotary Club and met with the DDA members while on her visit. The village offi­ ► 9 cials, along with Bremer and county officials, also met with Hoszkiw in a round table discussion. The Main Street Program is part of Governor Rick Snyder's placemaking initia­ tive and downtown develop­ ment efforts in Michigan with the help of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. The efforts of the Main ' Street Program are based on numerous studies showing that investment in down­ towns creates vibrant and healthy communities, mak­ ing the state economically stronger.. The Main Street program was formed in 2003 and pro­ vides consulting services to a select few communities each year. Neighboring communi­ ties of Wayland and Otsego are already at the select level. '"a8; Caledonia Library closes for Thanksgiving ■ I rtf® «»* “There’s no reason we shouldn’t be successful. Middleville used to have a very vibrant downtown and I love the possibilities of returning to some of that and what could happen.” AND PEDICURE ✓ Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News ads f * < W *t IB 4 • N to # 2 r’ Ml Wi: ffICtw! EetTlecorp Wm I I hr IIP "S ML?" ,7 ■i Caledonia Library will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. •i re-opens The library Saturday, Nov. 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular library hours resume with hours Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 8 p.m. For a listing of upcoming special events at the library, visit the Kent District Library website at www.kdl.org. •• t ■. 9 « * I i • • 9 | 4 »_> • S! rs \ I Mai •• i �The Sun and News, Saturday, November 23, 2013/ Page 3 J SUPERINTENDENT, continued from page 1 • •• \ - ' : \ ■A GFWC Gun Lake women prepare Thanksgiving baskets Members of the GFWC Gun lake put together Thanksgiving baskets to be delivered for the holiday. Pictured (from left) are Teri Shipman, Barb DeBoer, Joan Wire, Sande Wells, Judy Kidder, Lory Foran, Joy Kimberley , Patti Jurrians, Nancy Molt, (Photo by Audrey Bartlett, chair8 Marilyn Page, Jan DeYoung and Lori Day. woman of the project) with the heart of an educa­ also attended the meeting on tor,” Hamming. behalf of the history’ class to said “You're always very proac­ receive the recognition with tive and supporting kids with Dudik. • The board approved a positive environment.” Enslen was hired after the purchase of 10 laptop Gary Rider retired in 2011. computers, 24 desk top com­ Enslen served as assistant puters and 30 Chromebooks superintendent before earn­ for use within the district. questioned the ing the highest leadership Thomas option of buying desktops role. at rather than laptops which are In other matters cheaper. Finance Director Tuesday's board meeting: • High School Christine Marcy said staff advanced history teacher members were given the George Dudik and everyone option of which type of com­ involved in the Veterans Day puter they wanted and what program were thanked for worked best for their needs. making it another great Total cost of the new com­ event. puters is $26,190 coming out school/community Enslen said Dudik has done a of the 2007 capital projects great job organizing and fund technology budget. of • Director planning the program. “It is a remarkable and Curriculum Kim Chausow »!• on the very emotional program,” gave a detailed report said Enslen. Dudik said the district's use of Discovery .•It high school choir and band Education Assessment as were also instrumental in another tool to track student putting together the program. achievement and growth, The board presented a cer­ She said the assessments on information tificate of appreciation to provide Dudik and to the Advanced where students are now and History classes for helping where they are going. It can High be used effectively to moni­ organize the event. She school student Jacob Emery tor student progress. said there is a lot of data and information available from the assessments but that it takes time for teachers and staff to evaluate that data and be able to use it in meaning­ ful ways in the classrooms. The Discovery Education is being used throughout the district at all grade levels to some extent. Chausow said the data evaluation teams are critical to analyzing the date available and then using it to plan for the future. • Enslen reported the district opted for a two-hour delay Monday after the high winds and damaging storms came through Sunday. He said there was considerable debris on the roads and he wanted to wait for daylight before sending buses out. Enslen said he was very appreciative and thankful for the board of education •It and its continued support especially as the district con­ tinues to wrestle with dwin­ dling revenues and trying to find new sources of funding and new ways to provide quality education to the stu­ dents. ft * 4 hap Students invited to learn about military academies Monday it • JSi 5J*h ■ I", 8M % kt ftp* 2013'*°" I ft sttiiRisn: -at Ik sit •iwfki ^Kt'sasi A nq Hr t-rife tea ■ I » I / If tefliy at it inti ;t iknriol tFt'Rizai IW0’ Caledonia FFA members earn national recognition (ttjiria® W’1 it rstf waited" r -pi | High school students liv­ ing& in the 2nd and 3rd Congressional districts who are interested in learning more about the U.S. service academies are invited to Academy Night Monday, Nov. 25, at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids from 7 to 9 p.m. Officials from the United States Military Academy, United States Air Force The Caledonia FFA chapter team made up of (from left) Nathan Frahm, Alexandria Schut, and Ken VandenBout III earned a Top 16 Silver Award at the 86th National FFA Convention & Expo held in Louisville from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1. The team advanced • • to the semi-final round of the National FFA’s Marketing Plan Career Development The competition helps students practice and sharpen marketing skills through • Event. the development and presentation of a marketing plan. The Caledonia team chose • the Grand Rapids downtown market as its project for 2013. Each team competed • against other teams in its state to qualify for the national competition. Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy, and the United States Coast Guard Academy will provide information about the academies and the application process. Students typically begin the admissions process in the spring of their junior year‘of high school. More informa­ tion about nominations can be found at http://amash.house.gov/serving-you/military-academynominations. The museum is at 303 NW, Pearl St..• * NW. Grand Rapids. - BINGO 4 • 7 .1 Caledonia American Legion i Post 305 $ Thursday • 6:30 p.m. CM g x"»t___ * 9868 Cherry Valley each week thm 5/24/14 A I—' JI K Clarksville residents injured; in Alto hit-and-run accident ; I**1? i i •’J? dmii i1 Three Clarksville resi­ dents were injured in a hit and run accident at about 11:40 p.m. Nov. 16 on Alden Nash Avenue and 36th Street in Kent County. Kent County Sheriff's deputies reported Jacob Boger, 18, of Clarksville was $ driving south when his vehi­ cle was hit by a northbound vehicle. Witnesses told police that two suspects got out of the northbound vehi­ cle, a 2001 Kia Rio, and fled north on foot. Three people in Boger's vehicle were injured. 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Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Kent County Sheriff's Department, 616632-6357. Loan Huynh The Blough, 15, suffered a broX—* ken and Connor ■ ***•• femur,, ----Blough, 18, suffered facial injuries. Both are also from Clarksville. Sheriff's deputies reported one of the victims was transported to DeVos Children's Hospital and another went to 1 is ^6561 r r JasoTN^e Farms Catedone 269-795-3000 • 210 E. Main, Middleville I I r-t •• I if �Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday. November 23 2013 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY (Dutton TlmtedC (ReJormecC Church Middleville Wesleyan Church 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia. Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville. Ml 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Thy Word \S Truth Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM 4 698-6850 wwwduttonurc.org I Frank P. Snvdcr. Service Times: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth................. Pioneer Club...... Bible Study........ . ......... 10:00 a.m. ......... 11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a m. 1 Make iSunday the TO best day ofyour week alaska 7240 68* Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 www.alskabaptist.org Ouf mission 4 to worship God and equip baptist (church David Ordwav I Intern rh Pi»rot I‘uh I*. Krhtfjn* (269)795-9726 M 57, \iirth of Middle* ilk Sund.iv School........................................ Sunday Morning Worship Service.......... Sunday livening Service.............. Wednesday Student Ministries.... Wcdnewdaj Mid-Week Prayer..... Wednesday Word of Life (Jubs. Sunday Services: 9.30 AM - Worship 11:00 AM - Sunday .•S School 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study 6:00 PM - Student Ministries committed followers of Jesus Chnst who will reach our community with the Gospel Dr Brian F. Harrison, Pastor ........ 9:45 a.m. ..... -11:00 xm. .........6:00 p.m. ......... 6:45 p.m. ......... 6:45 p.m. ......... 6:45 p.m. A PEA CE for Y O U www.flxrnMddlrviUe.net brighTside Church middicviUcyouthgroup.com SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH An Evangelical Covenant Community Services: 10:00 a.m. 640 Arlington Court • Middleville Next to Tires 2000 269.743.4104 MomingStarChurchOnline.org Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor - Caledonia KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-Sth grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Wednesdays 6:30-8 pm The Intersect (9-12th) Fridays 7:30-9:30pm 405 N. M 37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269 945 5463 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church z« 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.org Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Considering becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information. 9rM»|| • ' 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) Worship .... .............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School . ........ 11:00 a.m. » Adult Bible Class............................ 11:00 a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages .com Pastor Terry Kenitz Church: (269) 795-2391 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Elementary Youth meets 2nd Thurs. 6 p.m. Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays @ 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays @ 6 p.m. Rev. Jodie R. Flessner, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 * Fax: 616-891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.or2 Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ..................... Sunday School.............. 1...................... Pastor David Bosscher . .9:30 a.m. .10:45 a.m. /orship warms tneTeart & "i 'In us iiihl throiyh us 20 State Street Middleville, Ml / www.tvcweb-corn PARM ELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P ^cornerstone church ■*& www.cornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue 1 ,W: GOD'S WORD NOURISHES Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" w ■■■ 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Jr. & Sr. Youth Group 6:00 p.m. Wednesday AWANA 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer 6:45 p.m. Pastor, Dave Deels hh'H'. wh i tneyvi llebi ble.org 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children’s ministry during worship ej(HCC/ S www.umcmiddleville.org L auMtt Fellowship Church 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52' 1 and 48 '’ St. Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm VTM a- Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship org - 616-868-0621 j^A Yankee Springs Bible Church Hr Corner of Dufty and Yankee Springs Rd. Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) 9.15 A.M. Morning Prayer - 10:00 A.M. Holy Communion Pastor Tony Shumaker IFCA mrr an ay « f 4 - .4* • Whitneyville Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 111 Church St Office: (269) 795-9266 M "Celebrating 50 Years in 2012" Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service...... 5:30 p.m. Middleville United Methodist Church it Bible ^Church 708 W. Main Street r Sunday: 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm ll! 9266 Parmelee Road Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. middlevillecrc.org Saturday: 6:00pm SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9:30am/11am www.lakesidecommunity.org ’A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" I'm 1^" 4 MIDDLEVILLE Church Office: (6/6) 868-6402 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED I 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm * 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship, 11:15 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages j I !•* J!!?-1 «L Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 K. 'Bui/i/iiiij HivChurch HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH X* A rC’18 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 www.FirstChurchHastings.org 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday...................... Sunday......................... Sunday (Spanish Mass) Qty (©lb Jffletljobist Cljurcl) Traditional: 9 AM Contemporary: 11 AM ex CD I j Sunday Worship Real. Relevant. Relational. i '.ii 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Mornin q/^Star All walks, One faith Ji Presbyterian ' *11J ijp S Patuc Leanne Bailey Urvdcpnwm • churc 9 7: @ St. Paul Lutheran Church .Alan Moody. Ynurh P4«t>< . TIC Sunday Senices: Traditional 8:30 a.m. Contemporary 11 am. Sunday School Bible Class 9:45 a.m. Nursery available dunng service 'fit Rt. Rev. David T Hustwlck - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectoty 269-948-9327 http://netmlnlstries.org/see/churches.exe/chl7897 »—I A "Light ii house 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 (al) ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................. 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merritt Johnson 06800318 4 * 7/r* • X �The Sun and News, Saturday, November 23, 2013/ Page 5 Financial Focus Provided by Andrew McFadden of Edward Jones Have you started taking your RMDs? % I s ®r%* «3'r* s ! * tl I t V nil BY/ 111 from other sources — such as investments in other accounts. Social Security and even earnings from a parttime job — you may want to stick with the minimum dis­ tributions and leave your retirement accounts as intact as possible for as long as possible, thereby allowing them to potentially continue g rowing on a tax-deferred basis. Whatever your decision, you'll want to allow suffi­ cient time to determine the size and timing of your RMDs, because If you have several retirement accounts, you may need to make some choices. For example, if you have more than one IRA, you can add the RMDS and take the combined distribution amount from any one — or more — of your IRAs. And if you have more than one 401(k), you must calculate your RMDs separately for each plan. To help ensure you're doing things “by the book,” consult with your tax and financial advisors before you start taking your RMDs. You work hard to build your retirement plans. So, when it’s time to start tap­ ping into them, you'll want to make the right moves. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Jones your local Edward , Financial Advisor. your initial distribution, but you'd then have to take your next one by Dec. 31,2014 — and two distributions in one year could have a sizable impact on your taxes. After you've taken your first RMD, you'll have to take one by Dec.31 of each calen­ dar year for the rest of your life — or until your account balance is zero. These minimum distribu­ tions are calculated annually based on your age, account balance at the end of the pre­ vious year, marital status and spouse's age. If you do not meet the annual minimum distribution, you may be sub­ ject to a 50% penalty on your underpayment, plus ordinary income tax as the funds are withdrawn. Of course, while you have to take at least the minimum distribution from your retire­ ment plans, you can always take more — but should you? There’s no one “right, answer” for everyone. Obviously, if you need the money, you may have to go beyond the minimum when taking distributions. But if you have enough income Throughout your career, you have been working hardto save in one or more retire­ ment accounts. Then, once you retire, you’ll have some new decisions to make. But one choice has already been made for you: the age at which you must start taking withdrawals, or “distribu­ tions.” It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with these distribution rules because they can have a big impact on your retirement income. And you may1 even want to take action before the end of the year. Here, in a nutshell, is the story: Once you reach age 70 1/2, you must begin taking taxable withdrawals — known as “required mini­ distributions,” or mum RMDS — from your tradi­ tional IRA and most other retirement plans, such as a 401 (k) plan, a 403(b) plan or a 457(b) plan. A Roth IRA, however, is not subject to RMDs. If you turned 70 1/2 in 2013, you may want to take your first RMD no later than Dec. 31. You could wait until April 1, 2014, to take siniB W fl? -J ■* —**. Family Art and Craft Sale cd exj 2 o L •— ► • ffil Friday, November 29th • 1pm-5pm 11054 Jackson Rd., Middleville I I Art for the Horae by Eric, Audibean Designs, Fabric Crafts, Four Seasons Floral. I *i Hi n 1 SERVING OUR COUNTRY Tod Clark was the guest speaker at the Nov. 13 meet­ ing of the Gun Lake Area Women's Club. He talked to the club members about healthy care giving. Clark is a chaplain at Pennock Hospital and told the club members about his daily visits with patients and their families. He said he realizes the changes that take place in families as care giving becomes necessary when acute, chronic and terminal diagnoses are received. Clark offered several helpful methods to handle the stress so the physical, psychological and financial bur­ dens can be borne. During the business porlion of the club meeting, members reported on the many ongoing activities of the club. Donations were received for the food baskets to be assembled and deliv­ ered to area schools with warm hats, mittens and scarfs included for the children. For the Community Warm-Up project, Nancy Kelley and Luci Pearson recently delivered 52 blankets and afghans to fire and police stations in both Allegan and Barry Counties to comfort victims in crisis situations. The next meeting of GFWC Gun Lake Area is at 9:30 a.m. Wed., Dec. 11 at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. For more informa­ tion about GFWC visit www.gfwcgunlake.org, or call 616-822-2874. J* « ■ I ■ ( SHOP 1 ★ Bible ft' ★ \ SMALL * business SMALL SATURDAY BOGO On New Scraves I till NOV 30 Hi** i *** on Gift Card Purchases and Much More! * Expanded Jewelry Inventory School and Community Whitneyville Bible Church will open wjn a Library be host special Wednesday, Nov. 27 from Thanksgiving eve service at 7 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and p.m. Nov 27. then closed Thanksgiving The' public is invited to Day through Sunday, Dec. 1. attend. The library re-opens Dec. Whitneyville Bible Church located at 8655 2. is Regular library hours are 8 Whitneyville Ave., Alto. a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:30 a.m. 1 . * O to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Evening hours are 4 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. _____ KIM'S KONSIGNMINT 1 1 Itll* f k, l' Facebook 827293 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) • Caledonia 616-891-2418 The Revue iLiiM I Dara Van Strien Whitney* Lavire Air Force Airman Whitney p Lavire graduated from basic military training at lase San AntonioJoint Antonio, Lackland, San Texas. an LaVire completed intensive, erght-week pro­ gram that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in appiied degree science through the Community College of the Air Force. Lavire is the daughter of Kim and Nate Lavire of Wayland. She is a 2012 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. B B Air Force Airman Dara Leah F. Van Strien graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week pro­ gram that included training in military discipline and studies. Air Force core values. physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four cred­ its toward an associate in degree science applied through the Community College of the Air Force. Van Strien is the daughter of Jeff and Audry Van Strien * of Middleville. Nosh vine Comnmnltu Trienter presents trie timeless clnsslc- Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads ♦ * * business Tmall December 6 & 13 at 7 pm MAIN STREET o THEATRE HOUSE A? f .A.*fir I ** *r/ Bill Reynolds Mitaoer Otrr* <€• 301 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE (Theater is on corner of Main & Washington. Use side entrance and go upstairs) ‘•r*•• the NuTCrW * $ BOGO OFF p*2o“ Gift Certificate... Retail Product e 269-205-2445 • 620 S. 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III IIITi planned The Thornapple Kellogg B •- >: GFWC Gun Lake hear about healthy care giving ► /y • Child Care 0-12 Years • Focus on Education • State Certified Providers • Pre-School Program • Competitive Pricing Call or stop in for complete program listing! W 420 Misty Ridge Dr Middleville I ♦ < I I I ■1 269-795-9055 I o I I I I Hours: Monday-Friday 6:00-6:00 - �% Page 6The Sun and News, Saturday, November 23 2013 I Terrance Jan Otis NAPLES. FL - Terrance Jan Otis, away passed November 17, 2013 at the age of 77 in Naples. FL. He was bom July 16. 1936 in Kalamazoo. He graduated in 1954 from Kalamaz •!• Central High School. On November 30. 1956 he mar­ ried the love of his life, Janice Ann Slager. They were mar­ ried for 56 wonderful years. Terry worked« for Plainwell Paper for 30 years, retiring in 1988. Since retiring they spent winters in Everglades City, FL, crabbing and fish­ ing. For 45 years summers were spent fishing Lake Michigan for salmon, mainly in the Ludington area, aboard the “Mermaid.” Terry will be dearly missed by his beloved wife, Janice Ann Otis and his children. 0 Michele Irene Boss (Dennis), Timothy Jerald Otis (Sandra), and Tamara Jean Jackson (Mark), all from the Gun Lake area; a daughter-in-law. B’Linda Kay Otis from Tucson. AZ; eight grandchil­ dren and five great grandchil­ dren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Fredrick Lyle and Martha Jean Otis; his brother. Keith Lyle Otis; and a son, Kenneth Lyle Otis. Cremation has taken place and the family will schedule a celebration of Terry ’s life in the spring in Michigan. Donations in his memory can be made to Vitas Hospice Care, 8300 Collier Blvd., Naples. FL 34114 or a charity of one's choice. John Joseph Loftus BARRY COUNTY, Ml John Joseph Loftus of beau­ tiful Barry County, mostly Irving Township, passed away Wednesday November 13 at Spectrum 20, 20 2013 Blodgett at the age of 85. He was bom on July 5, 1928 to John Andrew and Alice Olive (O'Flynn) Loftus in Grand Rapids. John was raised on a farm in Irving Township, graduat­ ed from Thornapple Kellogg High School in 1947 and served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired machinist after over 40 years employ­ ment at General Motors and an active member in his community and his union. Surviving are his wife. Marge; daughter, Bridget; nephews, Kevin (Theresa) Loftus, Paul Loftus and four “grandchildren”, Shawn (Jaque) Loftus, Connor (Rachel) Loftus, Cara Loftus, Colleen Loftus and Authorized Shipping Outlet Caledonia & Middleville’s ups GET AH THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Since 1985 Caledonia Shipping Ship your package with us - Ground & Air Service We accept UPS Package Returns (ARS/RS labels) 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Ste. D • Caledonia /e^\ ups (616)891-0898 M-F 10-6:30; Sat 10-4 (4-4:45 p.m. pickup M-F) x-X -f ups two “great grandchildren”, Sydney and John Thomas Loftus; several other nieces and nephews; and his beloved ■grand-dogger”, Aeden Rose. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, James Loftus. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 23 at St. Rose of Lima Church from noon until Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Cemetery in Calvary Hastings. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions should be directed to Barry County 4H, American Heart Association, or please donate blood in John's name. Please visit www.lauerfh. com and share condolences for John's family. 0682732? Call 945-9554 for more information. (Beeler- Gores Junercd 9lome 914 TV. Main, (Midctfevitfe • r**. $ •* * Am** IT LKT. 4' 4* Boy Scouts earn nuclear science merit badge Members of Middleville Boy Scout Troop 105 visited the D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant in Bridgeman and, after an all-day class, were able to earn the nuclear science merit badge. The plant was named for the late Donald C. Cook, a Michigan native and for­ mer chairman of the board of American Electric Power. Unit 1 of the plant began com­ mercial operation in Aug. 1975 and Unit 2 in July 1978. Construction cost for both units was $1.3 billion. Both units are pressurized water reactors. Combined, the 1,048 net megawatt Unit 1 and the 1,107 net megawatt Unit 2 produce enough electricity for more than 1.5 million average homes. The Cook Nuclear Plant is located on 650 acres along Lake Michigan ’s eastern shoreline. The tract is part of the world ’s largest Michigan's world's formation of freshwater dunes. The plant is owned and operated by AEP. II Approximately 900 AEP employees work at the plant. Boy Scouts attending pictured in front (from left) are Macain Simmons, Quinton Rader, Ben Alguire, and Ben Peterman. 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A by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer A group of 27 teens were on the streets of downtown Hastings Saturday, flagging down cars and holding out fishing nets to collect money from passing motorists. But they weren’t panhandling, they were raising money as part of the Barry Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council’s 12th annual roofsit. And while they weren't actually panhandling, they weren’t actually sitting on a roof, either — it was actually a scaffolding erected on the curb in front of Secondhand Corners on the southwest comer of Jefferson and State streets. But, whether it was a roof or a scaffolding is just a matter of semantics, the point is to provide an annual •It platform for YAC to raise money for a local charity. YAC members raised $1,855 in pledges and dona­ tions from passing motorists during Saturday's event. Local businesses and com­ munity members pledged and donated an additional $2,177, bringing the total to $4,032. 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Rodgers Ct. • CaledoniaJVtichigan �Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 23. 2013 LOFTUS, continued from page / i 4 ¥ A - M'1 I • Jf J I * I ft* /'■ John Loftus was surrounded by family at the 2013 Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation dinner where he was honored as the Hometown Hero. Each year, the TAEF selects an individual, family or group to honor for their service and commitment to the community. Pictured in front from left are his wife Marge, John, and their daughter Bridget Loftus. In back are John’s niece Theresa Loftus, great-niece Colleen Loftus, nephew Paul Loftus, and great-niece Cara Loftus. Knowing the amount of work and expense that go into raising animals, John Loftus of Irving Township spent more than a quarter-million dollars supporting 4-Hers sell­ ing livestock at the Barry County Fair over the past 20 years. Here, he shows just a few of the buyer ribbons, banners and photos he's collected over the years. enthusiasm for what he and others did for serving this country. Anyone who knew him well knew he had a pas­ sion for life. He will be sore­ ly missed." “The world is full of char­ acters. There are a few that fit in one hand and stand out from the rest. John Loftus is certainly one of those peo­ ple," said Enslen. Loftus, a U.S. Army veter­ an and a Thornapple Kellogg High School graduate, was a noticeable absence from this year's Veterans Day pro­ ram. His usual front-row Join us for our Pennock Hospice Embracing Lives Tree Lighting Ceremony Tree Lighting, Refreshments and Musical Entertainment —I — Thursday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Lobby of Pennock Hospital 1009 West Green Street, Hastings The Embracing Lives Tree Lighting Ceremony is an opportunity to remember loved ones and honor special people who are living. A gift of $10 or more will place the name of the loved one, friend, or honoree on a listing that will stand near the Embracing Lives Tree and a special bulb on the tree itself*. Blue bulbs will signify the memory of a loved one or friend, while green bulbs will stand in tribute to someone special. * Donations can be made in-person at our office located at 1230 W. State St., Hastings, on the Pennock Hospice website page at www.pennockhealth.com i a • To receive a light on the tree and a name on the listing, donation must be received by November 29,2013. All proceeds from the ceremony will go to the Pennock Foundation’s Hospice Fund to assist the terminally ill and their families. Gifts are tax deductible. X I L HOSPICE 1230 W. State St., Hastings ■ 269.948.2425 4" -< “I’ve been blessed, I truly have been blessed. I always felt like you have to help your less-fortunate brothers and sisters, and the kids. The kids are our future. That’s why I buy all those animals at the fair. Some of those kids don’t have some­ one to buy their animals. I try to start the bid, and sometimes I end up buying it.” e ifli S Ifciasari ■ito"' John Loftus HET seat was left open. Middleville Village President Charlie Pullen said one of Loftus' greatest fears was that Veterans Day and Memorial Day celebrations would fall by the wayside. “He was such a strong advocate to keep them both alive," said Pullen. Pullen said he was sad­ dened by he loss of such a great person. “Any neighbor that ever needed help, he was there. It's hard to list all he did. Whenever anyone asked him where he was from he would say ‘Beautiful Barry County,’” recalled Pullen. “He loved his community very much." County Commission Chairperson Chair Craig Stolsonburg said he hadn't known Loftus long, but quickly learned he was an remarkable man. “He w'as incredibly loving and incredibly giving. He just gave and gave and gave and gave. There's nobody like John," said Stolsonburg. “He was always very sup­ portive, very encouraging and always happy. He was eternally positive.” Loftus was also well known for his humorous and lengthy response to anyone who asked him ‘How are you?" His rambling reply left everyone smiling and feeling a little better about life. lit In the past year, Loftus was honored several times. He was named the Middleville Village Heritage Day grand marshal, received the 2013 Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation Hometown Hero Award and received a giant ‘thank you’ banner presented by more than JOO current 4-Hers at the 2103 Barry County Fair. Not only was Loftus a generous man, he was also a humble servant. After he was named the Hometown Hero and learned he would be honored at a $25-per plate dinner, he was somewhat concerned. “Who would want to spend $25 to have dinner with me? I think they're going to lose money," he said in the August interview. “When you put me in a category of all the other peo­ ple who have been honored before, it's a hard act to fol­ low. I hope I can do it jus­ tice,”. Loftus said at the TAEF dinner. His great-niece Cara Loftus read an essay at the TAEF dinner that she wrote in sixth grade about her great-uncle whom she said was “beautiful from head to toe." “Inside his heart is a tremendous heart," she said. At the same dinner. Township Thornapple Treasurer Deb Buckowing called Loftus “an extra bless­ ing" for the community. “He has a big heart for kids ... He’s invested his heart and time and a lot of bucks in this community and the future of this community.” TAEF President Kyle McKeown thanked the M >■ \h r [Jr 'll ft up i * 1 Continued next page ’i • » �i The Sun and News, Saturday, November 23, 2013/ Page 9 4, 3 v._ .. 1 L .V H cv More than 100 current 4-H members gather to give a very public giant thank-you card to John Loftus at the 2013 Barry County Fair, in appreciation for his quiet support of 4-H youths for more than 20 years. fl I From previous page 1* W1 1■ * W* •’I ITt Mr. r\ % s > 11 nt * 3? > >1 V _ib * I _ a f> “The world is full of characters. There are a few that fit in one hand and stand out from the rest. John Loftus is certainly one of those people. H Loftus family at the TAEF dinner for allowing the organization to honor Loftus and his service to the com­ munity. “We absolutely need more people like you in the world John,” he said. Loftus was born in Grand Rapids to John and Alice Loftus. A fire destroyed their home when John was a young boy, and he was sent to live with his grandfather, Austin Loftus, on Parmalee Road in Irving Township. He stayed and farmed there most of the rest of his life. John and his wife, Marge, were married 5 511 years. Loftus worked more than 40 years at General Motors and r n • « OPS’! « Thornapple Kellogg Superintendent Tom Enslen farmed on the side. Their modest home is filled with ribbons, banners and thankyou notes from 4-H kids. One kitchen wall, called his “wall of fame” is updated yearly with new 4-H live­ stock photos. He was also active with the TK schools when his daughter, Bridget, attended. He was a member of many community organizations, including Lions, Rotary, VFW, Eagles, Elks, Moose and American Legion. Loftus said in the inter­ view earlier this year that it’s actually hard to give things away. “As soon as 1 give something away, 1 get more back, and it just keeps com­ ing,” he said. The almighty God has John and Marge Loftus are named the grand marsha|s for fhe 2013 Middleville Heritage Day Parade. John Loftus never stopped giving back. Even after his death, he has left an example of what it means to be a truly generous and humble person. w: L < h John Loftus, 85, smiles during a special thank you at the 2013 Barry County Fair livestock auction. Loftus has supported many 4-H members for more than 20 years. x J • —— SALE CONTINUES! I *> *r — s li! 5 ITL IK t P •• H OVERWHELMING RESPONSE DUE asrjE been good to me, and if I can help somebody a little less fortunate, then that’s what I’m going to do,” he said. Marge has been equally giving and supportive. In an interview this summer, she said of her husband's gen­ erosity, “I have everything 1 need and food on my table, so it's fine with me.” Perhaps the biggest legacy Loftus left is a question he posed in a July 2009 inter­ view. “If you are able to help others and don't, what does that make you?” he asked. “I feel everyone is obligated to give back to the community.” His loss will be felt throughout the county. * 1 IlLOW u tab st A seas racial is 'Sika! tapfii’ '*’.’14 35S- 311 ®®’ ©M I .. UniDGESTOnE I < (gnHnenlal firestone > HanKOOK IRELM A TRADITION OF INNOVATION _ - - _ -_______ _ ____ . ~A :A W-J A V THRU NOVEMBER 30, 2013 <4 4b mA. jSB® W-’ 1b w’ ttW’L • ilii f J. to $ 'kjj** J I*.' ' ' • rLx 58125^ L. With Your Tire Purchase a MOUNTING & BALANCING DURING THIS SALE • LIFETIME TIRE ROTATION t 1 **. ♦ I** * a. 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US-131 AT EXIT 64 ••_ 06827172 �Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 23, 2013 Fire destroys home in Middleville; three escape uninjured by Julie Makarewicz infant reportedly was sleep­ ing in an upstairs bedroom. “If the passerby hadn’t called it in when they did, it might have been a whole dif­ story,"” ferent . story, said Middleton. He said the passerby apparently spotted smoke coming out from under the eaves of the home and called 911. All three occupants of the home were able to get out without injury. A dog and at least one cat were also safe, according to fire officials. Middleton said another cat was reportedly in the home, Staff Writer An observant passerby is credited with potentially sav­ •Il ing the lives of three people still in their home when fire broke out Tuesday morning in Middleville. Thornapple Township Emergency Services Director Dave Middleton said when firefighters arrived at the home at 215 E. Main St. about 9:32 a.m., three people were still inside the home, unaware the struc­ ture was on fire. The occu­ pants included a woman and two infant children; one but said it’s not clear at this time if the animals escaped on its own or not. Middleton said the fire apparently started in the walls of the home, and because of the age of the structure, it had no fire breaks in the walls. The fire was able to spread quickly throughout all levels. Fire officials kept heavy doses of water aimed at the adjacent homes to keep them from being damaged. Middleton said the fire destroyed the home, which was owned by Gary Meyers and reportedly being rented. to/* i I A fcI r k X V s I i* - ; r / I J (/ i-i I v 'J -f r .< Il 1 I r ■» ■* it ' * 1 7 V. , fj/1 ip? r I ■ & 11 I ■I *•f t' Little is left of the home at ing. One of the renters is Becki Ras, an assistant manager at the Shell Food Mart in Middleville. She has three children who live in the home with her. The second woman with two children was staying at the home, as well. The Shell station is accepting donations to help the residents of that home. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation, but Middleton said it may have been an electrical issue. Thomapple Township fire was assisted by Caledonia, Freeport, Hastings and Wayland departments. In another incident RRaNDNEWSH(nW5Sam^QldyRuy Live DJ • Drink Specials • Contests • Prizes EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT SATURDAY, APRIL 5 - 2014 - 7PM Doors open at 9:30 pm • Session begins at 10:30 pm Kirtland Center fertile Performing Arts - ROSCOMMON, Ml 989-275-6777 www.kirtlandcenter.com i Five regular games with $100 cash prize each round. Final round winner receives S500 cash prize SUNDAY. APRIL 6 - 2014 - 7PM r Onw Even! Center - SAGINAW. 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TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP x BOARD November 11, 2013 CALL TO ORDER - Meeting ca,led to order at 7:35 p.m. by Bremer with Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL AND ATTENDANCE - Members present: Bremer, Buckowing, DeMaagd, Eavey, Kenyon, Vlietstra & Wake. Others present: Getty, Middleton, four other public. BUSINESS - Set closing time at 9:00 p.m. on motion by Kenyon, support by Wake (all Ayes). Approve agenda as amended on motion by Wake, support by Buckowing (all Ayes). Approve Consent Agenda as printed on motion by Wake, support by Buckowing (all Ayes). SYNOPSIS DISCUSSION/PAYMENT OF IRVING TOWNSHIP CURRENT BILLS - Approve bills Regular board meeting totaling $63,804.08 on motion by November 13, 2013 Buckowing, support by Vlietstra Regular meeting called to order (all Ayes)? at 7:00pm with pledge to flag. CLERK’S REPORT - Update All board members present. on activities within the depart­ Three guests present. ment. Approve Township opt out Received: Fire, assessors and of Health Care Public Act 152 for cemetery reports. Board com­ 2014 on motion by Buckowing, ments, public input. • • support by Vlietstra (all Ayes). Treasurer’s report placed on Approve budget amendments to file for audit. General and Sewer Funds on Approved: motion by Vlietstra, support by Clerk’s October 9, 2013 min­ Buckowing (all Ayes). utes TREASURER’S REPORT Payment of bills Not renting hall to public due to Update on activities within the department. open office areas. USINESS - Update and dis­ 107 residents signed up for nat­ cussion on Township old and new ural gas. business. Meeting adjourned at 7:35pm PLANNING & ZONING Attested to by Update on activities within the Jamie Knight, Supervisor department. 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According to the research Him Civic Economics, when consumers choose locally owned businesses over a non-local alternatives, $73 of every $100 spent stays in the community. By contrast, only $43 Of every $100 spent at a non-locally owned busi- ness remains in the commu­ nity. That's evidence of the power of shopping locally, but also a demonstration of how those local merchants who receive your shopping dollars use that revenue to buy materials from local pro­ ducers and to pay employees who live in the community. The dollar turnover goes even farther when those employees spend their earn- ings in the community for their own needs. Dollars spent in locally owned businesses have three times the impact on a com­ munity as dollars spent at national chains. When you support local business with your shopping dollars, you simultaneously create jobs, fund more municipal servic­ es through sales tax, invest in neighborhood improvement and promote community development. Even from an environ­ mental standpoint, the case can be made that local shop­ ping promotes local green living. By shopping locally, you help to sustain vibrant, compact, walkable town cen­ ters, which in turn are essen­ tial to reducing sprawl, auto­ mobile use, habitat loss, and air and water pollution. Shopping choice even becomes more common in communities where local shoppers support a multitude of small businesses. When local shops select product — not on a national sales plan but on their own interests and the needs of their local customers — it guarantees a much broader range of prod­ uct choices. So enjoy your holiday shopping this season, and take heart in knowing that with every dollar you spend locally, you're building a richer community. PAIN IN THE ARCHES "We Can Help” ALONG WITH ALL YOUR OTHER FOOT CARE NEEDS INCLUDING DIABETIC FOOT CARE AND SURGERY. KENT PODIATRY DR. EMILEY 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. 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This will be a recital of Qhristmas carols and secular holiday music. The Joybells, a bell-ring­ ing group that has been play­ ing for 11 years. They will be performing a variety or music. The music will range from “An Appalachian Christmas” to “O Night Divine" which is a reflection on “O Holy Night.” Several traditional lullabies will be presented, and the audience will be asked to sing along on “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” The Coldwater Brass has been playing music together for nearly eight years. Their presentation will include “An English Carol Medley,” “Gaudete, Christus est natus,” along with other selections. The recital will be at Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church, 13120 Bell Road, the corner of Bell WINE TOURS * BREWERY TOURS BALLOON RIDES Gift certificates make great gifts! 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Call Today! ( Buy 1 get the 2nd V2 price \ Gift certificates valid for the 2014 summer season SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS RESIDENTIAL Road and M-50 (Thompson Road). Everyone is invited and refreshments will be made available after the recital. jr— WWTY I'S *7 M * i OATERRASE* THINNER - ►fl-A a. ’ 9 151 mum . Zrr vita 4 WATER8AM ’ I i i ‘ OA I! C %’1 'Si i to i i■ . —ok. WATERBASE* ’ — i I t MM9J0 ■ fisn Ed Pawloski Jr.Owner 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • ww.edsbody.com ■ * MW I A OPEN 7:30 TO 5:00 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY a 1 A i I. �The Sun and News, Saturday, November 23, 2013/ Page 13 •s I ^’3 ¥. rw w V. 1 II TURKEY F j * ft *■ FAMILY FEATURES nc of the most memorable moments at any holiday dinner is when a moist. delicious turkey is brought to the tabic. Everyone grabs their forks at the sight A of a perfectly brown bird glistening with juicy flavor. Make sure your holiday meal is a special one by following these simple tips for roasting the perfect turkey. For more recipes. visit www.bcrtolli.com. Under-the-Skin * I 1 turkey with pop-up timer handful of fresh parsley, finely minced 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 to 4 tablespoons Bertolli Extra Light Olive Oil I teaspoon herbs, Italian or Mexican seasonings, oregano or your favorite . 1 orange, thinly sliced Thawing the Turkey L JU *• ’ il •aT<,“ •jfi •J •123 J «*E fe r. i ■ Thaw your turkey in the refrigerator for 24 hours per 5 pounds in weight. For example, a 20 pound bird takes four days to thaw. Thaw il faster by covering with cold water in the sink and chang­ ing the water every half hour per pound of turkey. ■ Don’t unwrap a frozen turkey before thawing. ■ Refrigerate the turkey as soon as il has thawed or cook it immediately. ■ For best eating quality, do not re freeze uncooked turkey. • >WEin •:«s Roasting the Bird ■ Buy a turkey with a pop-up timer, which ensures proper cooking r k time. ■ Baste the turkey with Bertolli Extra Light Olive Oil. 2 ■ Place turkey breast-side-up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Cook in an oven preheated to 325°F. u M ■ For an unstuffed turkey, place a stalk or two of celery, seasonings, a cut-up onion and a handful ot parsley in the cavity to keep it moist. ■ Lay a “tent” of foil loosely over the turkey to prevent over­ Turkey •• Easy Sausage and Cranberry Stuffing, Apple and Walnut Stuffing Gently run your hand under turkey skin to loosen it from the meat. Do not remove skin; simply loosen il. Mix parsley, garlic, olive oil and herbs together. Dip orange slices in mixture to coat, and then gently shove them under skin. Baste entire turkey with olive oil, which will give your turkey an appetizing golden-brown color. Bake in moderate heat (about 35O°F). When the turkey is done, pop-up timer stem appears; the meat is firm to the touch and juices run clear, not pink, when pricked with fork. browning. ■ During the last half hour of cooking, remove the foil and baste. ■ The turkey is done when the meat thermometer is 180°F and the stuffing is 165°F. If you don’t have a meat thermometer, look for the red stem to go up on the pop-up timer, press a thumb and forefinger into the thick pari of the drumstick to sec if it feels soft or wiggle a drum­ stick to see if it moves easily. % L. I# Makes 10 to 12 servings 2 6-oUnce packages seasoned dressing 1 cup (2 sticks) melted butter or margarine I 1/2 cups chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion I 1/2 cups broth, fruit juice or water Makes 8 servings cup chopped celery cup chopped onion cup butter or margarine cup chicken broth cup sparkling cider , 6-ounce packages seasoned dressing 2 cups chopped, peeled apple 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 1 1/2 1 3/4 2 Planning for Leftovers * Makes 12 (1/2-cup) servings Apple and Walnut Stuffing ■ For easier carving, let the turkey stand at room temper­ ature for al least 20 minutes. I• li» Easy Sausage and Cranberry Stuffing Combine dressing with butler or margarine, celery and onion. Stir liquid in gradually. Spoon into 2 1/2 or 3-quart greased casserole dish. Bake covered 30 minutes at 35O°F. Remove cover and bake 5 to 10 minutes longer for a crisper top. ■ Never partially cook a turkey. Always cook it completely once started. if Basic Dressing or Stuffing Casserole In a large skillet over medium heat, cook celery and onion in butter or margarine until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and heat for 2 minutes. hi a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, add celery mixture, and Save all of the delicious leftover turkey in a scalable container and store it in the refrigerator. There arc many great recipes that feature turkey, such as stirfry with vegetables, turkey wraps, burritos, turkey hash. turkey loaf and, of course, good, old-fashioned turkey sandwiches. mix well. Loosely stuff turkey just before roasting. Place remaining stuffing in a greased baking dish and bake at 35O°F for 30 minutes, or until thoroughly Basic Dressing or Stuffing Casserole with additions ♦V AV • * I > I 1,4 • * 4 ‘ f • • heated. « t • I * %•<* 1 1/2 1/2 1 2 1 1 3/4 1 cup dried cranberries cup apple juice cup chicken broth pound uncooked breakfast or mild sausage cups diced, fresh celery cup diced, fresh onion to I 1/2 cups chopped pecans (optional) cup chicken broth 10-ounce package herb seasoned stuffing Place dried cranberries, apple juice and 1/2 cup chicken broth into small glass bowl; microwave uncovered on high for 2 minutes. Stir, and place to the side (thus allowing liquid to be absorbed by the dried berries). Preheat oven to 35OCF. In a large, nonstick pot, brown sliced or chopped sausage, breaking up and stirring frequently until browned. Reduce heal to low. add celery and onion, and saute until vegetables arc somewhat tender (about 3 to 4 minutes). Add chopped pecans if desired, soaked cranberries (including liquid), and 3/4 cup of chicken broth. Stir and remove from heat. Fold in entire contents of stuffing package until well combined and spoon mixture into a 9 x 11-inch baking dish that has been prepared with cooking oil spray. Cover baking dish with foil and bake at 35O°F for approximately 20 minutes. Remove foil, return to oven, and bake for an additional 10 minutes uncovered. Remove from the oven, cool slightly while slicing turkey or other poultry to serve with the meal, and garnish before presentation with 1/2 cup pecan halves if desired. ♦ I * • » • �II Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 23, 2013 ft Kenowa downs young Lowell/Cal team in opener by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lowell/Caledonia doesn't quite have the depth or expe­ rience it expected to have this winter. The learning process for the young Lowell/Caledonia varsity hockey team got started Wednesday, as it opened the season with a 7-1 loss to visiting Kenowa Hills at the Kentwood ice Arena. “I’ve got a younger team, on an experience level, than what I had last year,” said Lowell/Caledonia head \ coach Tim Beurer. “We have a JV program, and we pulled ten kids from our JV pro­ gram in order to play. This was an eye-opening experi­ ence for them today. We played a scrimmage, and we played some pretty good teams in the scrimmage, but it wasn’t like playing up here.” The Knights scored their first goal 56 seconds into the Lowell/Caledonia’s Josh Dillon pushes the puck out of his team’s end of the ice during the second period of contest, as Austin Lipsey and Wednesday ’ s season opener against Kenowa Hills at Kentwood Ice Arena. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Jackson Jennette set up 9 teammate Andy *■' * r* Wawrzyniak. Kenowa Hills charge for the Knights, Totte Moberg gave his team and Josh Riemersma were on Austin Bieri, another return­ went on to outshoot the notching three goals and an fits until the Knights finally the ice against that Knight ing senior. VanLaar powered assist. Lowell/Caledonia boys 42broke up the trio in the third trio whenever possible. through a pair of Kenowa c 12. Beurer said the line of period. •II Beurer tried to make Moberg finished with a Hills defenders in front of Ian Thompson led the Thompson, Bryce Hill and sure seniors Luke VanLaar goal and two assists. the net and stuffed the puck VanLaar and Riemersma under Knights' goalkeeper are two of five returning sen­ Riley DeVoogd just inside iors for Lowell/Caledonia. the left post which cut the which also includes players Kenowa Hills lead to 2-1 at from South Christian once that point. again. A handful of under­ The special teams were classmen from the varsity solid for Lowell/Caledonia, team a year ago decided not scoring 24 seconds into their to return to the program this first power play chance of winter. the year and not allowing the VanLaar scored the first Kngihts a power play goal on goal of the season for his two chances. team, 7 minutes and 45 sec­ Thompson got that goal onds into the opening period, back for his team five min­ on the power play. Assists utes later, then scored 17 went to Riemersma and seconds into the second peri­ I od to make it a 4-1 Knight lead. He finished off his hattrick at the 14:11 mark of the second period, putting one shot off the post then getting the puck back in front to beat Lowell/Caledonia net-min­ der Nate Winterbum. Jennette and Travis Charon scored third-period goals for the Knights. Winterbum made 35 saves in his first varsity start. “There was some good stuff out there,” Beurer said. “In the first period we strug­ gled in the defensive zone and we talked a little bit about it and it got a little bit better. We ran less on the defensive zone and we start­ ed to cover areas of the ice, so we limited some shots on goal for them which was a benefit for us. “That was probably the one thing. I thought there were times we did a decent job forechecking, but it was hard for us.” He said his team does need to find a way to put more shots on goal. “Ten shots on goal isn’t going to win a hockey game. I need ten shots each period. I’ve got to post 30 on a kid. I don't think we challenged that goaltender,” Beurer said. DeVoogd had 11 saves in the win. It's a busy start to the sea­ son. Lowell/Caledonia was slated to host Hudsonville last night. They'll be in action today at Kentwood Ice Arena against Portage Northern at 6 p.m .. Next weekend, Lowell/Caledonia faces East Grand Rapids at Patterson Ice Arena Friday and Manistee at West Shore Community College Saturday. ■z 'H 610 -A I "V u1 * fa $ .s''' I jjl JU! * glfflUI 01* —■— fflSZ I m JOS! toil JB3S — to GOD' -TJI Lowell/Caledonia’s Zack Fogg (8) does his best to keep Kenowa Hills’ Justin Vanoeveren from getting to the net during the second period Wednesday at Kentwood Ice Arena. (Photo by Brett Bremer) * b p Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads 06827335 CURRENTY ONLINE AUCTION RUNS THRU 8:00 p.m. Ikies. Nov. 26th LG Appliances . 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The next meeting will be Nov. 25. Visitors are welcome to attend the meetings each Monday at 500 Lincoln Meadows, beginning at 5 for weigh-in. with the meet­ ing starting at 5:30 and end­ ing at 6 p.m. For more information, call Patricia, 616-868-0463, or Betty, 616-765-3483. Caledonia junior Olivia Bordewyk held off a couple of challengers to finish in the top 100 at the Division 1 Lower Peninsula State Finals Saturday at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn. Bordewyk was 98th in her third trip to the finals, finish­ ing the DI girls' race in 19 minutes 32.2 seconds. Bordewyk was a state medalist a year ago, placing 27th with a time about a minute faster than her result from Saturday. The 19:32 was right about the time she ran as a freshman at the state finals. The time Saturday was good enough to help her earn Academic All-State honors this fall. The wet course had been beaten down into a slick, muddy track by the time the Division I races took off in the afternoon at MIS. Caledonia's varsity boys' cross country team sent one runner as well, with senior Josh Risner. He battled ill­ ness and the wet course to place 245th in 18:07.1. The individual champion in me the DI ui boys ooys ’ race Saturday was Grand Blanc junior Grant Fisher, who came in at 15:13.7. Highland-Milford senior Brian Kettle was a distant second in 15:31.7. The top 22 guys all finished the race in under 16 minutes. Kettle's Highland-Milford team earned the state title, finishing the race with 165 points. Waterford Mot was another OK White team, Grand Rapids Christian, won the Division 2 state champi­ onship. Birmingham Seaholm's Audrey Belf was the individ­ ual champion in the DI girls’ race, finishing in 17:31.1. Rockford's Lauren Brasure was second in 17:40.8 and Grandville's Valerie Wierenga was third in 17:57.7. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Council duo wants its own reduced millage rate budget considered to be considered. . by Julie Makarewicz Sue Reyff and Joyce Lutz Staff Writer drew up a revised budget that Not happy with two budg-. would reduce the village’s et proposals presented by •J current millage rate to 11.5 Village Manager Rebecca mills and make up the result­ Fleury two weeks ago, a pair ing $32,000 deficit with a list of Middleville Village of suggested reductions. Council members wants its That budget proposal will be own alternative 2014 budget rJ oW iq lalliV rim Fl to nwoD ; nwo discussed on Tuesday, Dec. reduced 11.5 mills figure, 3 when the council meets in . but producing the $32,000 a committee of the whole deficit. Lutz and Reytf uere unhappy that Fleury did not format. Fleury submitted two make necessary reductions to •»i» budget suggest budget proposals, one using balance both % the current 12.5 millage rate budget proposals. Lutz claims the council to ensure a balanced budget and the other using the promised voters that, when the village came out of a deficit elimination plan in place during past years, the council would reduce the current millage rate from 12.5 to 11.5 mills. Lutz' col­ leagues could not find any J such promise recorded in any council minutes and some council members said they did not remember ever com­ mitting to that promise. They admitted it may have been discussed, but no formal promises were ever made. Lutz asked Fleury to pre­ pare the two budget propos­ als in hopes of convincing the council to reduce the millage rate. At a public hearing to dis­ cuss Ithe 2014 proposed budget and millage levy, Lutz said she was disap­ pViniVU IIUU 1Fleury IVUIJ prepared pointed that the budget at 11.5 mills, but did not make necessary cuts to balance the budget using those figures. Fleury said at the meeting two weeks ago Christmas events planned in Caledonia 13 — ’ix 3S4. Helping organize this year’s Christmas in Caledonia events are (from left), Monique Brennan from Caledonia Dance and Music Center, Elizabeth GuarinoKozlowicz from Kent District Library, and Rebecca Lectka from United Bank noM iIxoX Christmas in Caledonia events will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7 and will begin with the annual Santa Parade in downtown k. Caledonia at 2 p.m. After the parade the Kent District Library Caledonia Branch will be hosting free photos with Santa courtesy of Noun Studios at 3 p.m. There will also be hot rD hwvo lulaZ pd teiaD HA j hltiG otortcj rM to rariT chocolate and cookies, crafts for kids, live music provided by the Caledonia Strings Players, and a visit from live reindeer. At 4 p.m., there will be a special performance outside the library from Caledonia Dance and Music Center's The Nutcracker and music from Brightside Church. The grand finale will be the lighting of the Caledonia Christmas tree outside the library. Sponsors for this year's event include Caledonia Chamber of Commerce, Charter Caledonia Caledonia Township, Kiwanis, Friends of the Caledonia Library, Kent District Library, Noun Studios, and United Bank. Middleville hosting Christmas parade Dec. Followed b ‘Dash in the Snow’ 5K The annual Middleville Christmas parade will start at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Dec. 7. The parade will begin at the McFall Elementary School parking lot and trav­ els east on Main Street into the downtown area and end at Church Street. Parade participants do not have to pre-register. The Lions Chib is sponsor­ ing the parade and will award prizes for the best float. JiniD >01 is .V mIT ooriaZ iso e b ob adi udD in lKrl fl ton J aifT h gni biawa Jcoft » Floats and vehicles should be at the parade line­ up area by about 9:30 a.m. riding on the Children floats do not have to be at the lineup until around 10 a.m. The parade will start promptly at 10:30 a.m. Prior to the parade, chil­ dren can have breakfast with Santa at the United Methodist Church from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Santa will ride in the parade and then be available for photos with children at the Stagecoach Park gazel•It after the parade, from 11 a m. until noon. At 1 p.m., the Thomapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters are sponsoring the “Dash in the Snow" 5K walk/run on the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail. Participants may show up decked out in their best Santa cap and jingle bells. Race entry forms are available in area schools and businesses or online, or www.tkathletics.com www.20middleviIle.com . o that those cuts would have to be the decision of the council and were not her decisions to make. At Tuesday's public hear­ ing on the budget, Reyff handed out a revised budget that she and Lutz worked on together using« the 11.5 mills and making necessary reduc­ tions to balance the budget. “Furthermore, it was also stated by the manager that Council themselves would have to decide what budget items would be cut to bal­ ance the budget with an 11.5 mil levy," wrote Reyff and Lutz in their memo to the council. “We still believe it the job of the is Manager/Finance Director to t. 4 offer both budgets, with 12.5 •It and 11.5 mill levies. However, based on our review of the Revenue and of report Expenditure 11/22/13 and the manager’s proposed 12.5 mill budget, we offer for your consideralion specific changes to the 12.5 mill budget to meet the 11.5 mill budget.” The council duo —- rproposed ------ r------------reducing the village attorney budget for the village council from $18,000 to $16,000. They would also reduce the office non-departmental budget from $10,400 to $9,000; the attorney budget for non-departmental from $25,500 to $23,000 and the interfund transfer to the major street fund from $50,000 to $48,000. In planning and zoning »!• area. Reyff and Lutz propose cutting the consultant fees in half from $14,500 to $7,250 noting that the village is hoping to hire a planner to share with Wayland, replacing Catherine Getty who was a shared personnel between the township and village. They also want to cut the planning and zoning confer­ ence and training budget from $1.000 to $500 and the dues and subscription fees from $ 1,000 to $500. Travel and lodging would also be reduced from $2,000 to $ 1,000 and attorney fees for planning and zoning would be reduced from $8,000 to $7,000. recreation Parks and would also take a hit reducmg its contractual services from $311,500 to $300,000. “With the foregoing mod­ est budget adjustments, the total savings is $29,650," the Reyff/Lutz memo continued. * I ’*• See BUDGET, page 5 Link program report highlights Caledonia school board meeting by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Staff Writer They give up an elective course to do it. but it's not hard to see what Caledonia High School students enrolled in the LINK program gain. New this year, LINKs pairs students interested in social sciences with students who have special needs or disabilities. Students become mentors, role models and friends, but it’s not always a one-way gift€4*This program has helped brine attention to special needs kids and it gives junior and senior students an opportunity to help another academically challenged student,” special education teacher con­ sultant Joe Lienesch told the school board as part of a pres­ entation at the board’s meet­ ing on Tuesday, Nov. 26. “We are widening the perspective of our students and our com­ munity with this program. There are 53 of these LINKS pairings scheduled for the 2013-14 school year.” The LINKs class course, “develops a social climate of awareness, acceptance, and inclusion.” said Jim Glazier, high school principal. LINKs Program students spend a minimum of one class period per day with their peer, as well as interacting with them throughout the entire school day, assisting the peer student in such things as appropriate classroom behavior, organization of assign­ ments and supplies,, and focusing on what the teacher is presenting!« or the classroom activities, Additional course work includes attendance at monthly case conferences to discuss the progress of their peer student and to contribute ideas on how to more effectively help the peer student progress toward his/her goals, “During a normal school i week, the Link student will also be required to complete weekly disability awareness lessons using an online classenvironment," r .•It m explained Lienesch. When asked what motivat­ ed their decision to join the program, several students, taking turns to respond, stated they have learned a great deal about patience and adjusting to the individual needs of the peer. “I have grown personally, through this program, and I am learning to be more patient with others, said Ashley eauchamp. “I really enjoy See PROGRAM, page 16 In This Issue • Caledonia school wins $10,000 prize for computer science • Request to change meeting minutes sparks debate for Middleville council • TK athletes among Barry County’s best this fall • Caledonia middle school students compete solo and ensemble festival >- �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 30, 2013 Caledonia Education Foundation joins ‘Giving Tuesday’ movement by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Most have heard of “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” — well now, they can add “Giving Tuesday” to the list of holiday special events. The national movement gained attention in 2012 as an initiative to start the giv­ ing season. It’s celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and this year will be Dec. 3. In 2012, more than 2,500 registered nonprofit organi­ zations from all 50 states were part of the Giving Tuesday movement with more than $10 million in online donations processed. This year, Caledonia Education Foundation is hopping on the bandwagon for Giving Tuesday in hopes more people will opt for charitable donations to help the school district. Denise Blunk, executive director of CEF, said Givin: Tuesday is a perfect time and way for families, friends and businesses to make dona­ tions to help the schools. Funds can be specially marked to go toward certain programs or projects, or left unmarked to be added to the foundation's general fund for general giving. Blunk said many students give Christmas gifts to their teachers. But instead of another coffee mug or tree ornament, she said a dona­ tion to the foundation in a * / I- ■ • *j r Members of the Caledonia Pipes and Drums benefit­ ed from a Caledonia Education Foundation grant to pur­ chase a bagpipe and accessories. (Photo by Pat Moll) ■■III ------ '-------------- - -W ‘I -V if . Mya DeHaan participates in one of the activities shared at Dutton Elementary School during the One Book One School project in 2012. The project was possible •!• with the help of funds from a Caledonia Education Foundation grant. teachers’ name is a great idea for gift-giving. The donor receives a card to give the teacher notifying the teacher a donation has been made to the foundation in his or her name. “We’re just joining the national bandwagon for Giving Tuesday and hoping to get a little more attention for the foundation,” said Blunk. Caledonia Education 'SI Foundation provides grants and scholarships through its donations and an endow- ment. Since the foundation formed in 1998, Blunk said they’ve awarded more than $130,000 in grants and scholarships. That includes more than 70 different grants for programs at the schools. “We want to support a tra­ dition of excellence in Caledonia. Because of budg­ et cuts year after year, we try to provide grants for pro­ grams that aren’t funded through the school •It budget. We want our money to help teachers go above and beyond — to give our stu- dents the finest educational opportunities available,” said Blunk. Grant awards are made twice yearly from the foun­ dation. Teachers, class­ rooms, volunteers or parents can submit grant applica­ tions to the foundation. All applications are reviewed by a foundation committee, and awards must be approved by the foundation board. Criteria must be met, but Blunk said the grant applica­ tion process is fairly simple. She said there is no limit to the number of grants awarded, or minimum or maximum amounts for the grants. She said it all depends on the funds avail­ able and the applications received. In 2012, grants were awarded for several pro­ grams at all levels in the district. Dutton Elementary used its $1,290 to participate in a program of One Book, One School. The school pur­ chased 100 copies of Gary Bower’s I'm A Michigan Kid book. Students used the book to work on a various literacy projects at each grade level, and Bower visited the school for presentations to the stu­ dents about writing. •It Another award was given to the Caledonia Pipes and Drums for purchase of a new bagpipe and accessories. The group formed in 2011 with members of the community and students and staff learn­ ing1 to play the bagpipes. The group continues the bagpipe tradition and performs at var­ ious Caledonia events. Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center was given $800 to help purchase iPads for the youngest students. “The teachers are always finding new ways to use technology in the class­ rooms,” said Blunk. Several other grants were awarded to help with educa­ tional needs. Visit www.givingtuesday.org/partner/caledoniaeducation-foundation/ or the foundation’s website, www.caledoniacef.org, for ways to make donations. -' I I ! {as®?' Caledonia school wins $10,000 prize for computer science i > by Fran Faverman teaches a technology class at Kraft Meadows Middle School, has received a grant of $10,000 for computer Staff Writer A proposal written by Rebecca Sowerby, who Introducing Brittany to the clinic floor December 4 -** e Cosmetology Acode£ 3 269-205-2445 • 620 S. Broadway, Middleville CtacXok Clinic Hours: M-W-F 9:30 - 3:30; Th. 12:00 - 6: •Il ; Sat. 8:00-3: •It - ' * I11 ~ )l I • 1 B % > MI1»k I ,iIn H — equipment from Code.org. —1*4 . * • ►*» t. 1<J 1 • fl ■ T in The grant comes as part of | —. ✓ s' the celebration of Computer Science in Education Week, Dec. 9 to 15. fi Code.org is an organiza­ tion composed of over 100 companies like Amazon, Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, Facebook, and others who have funded Code.org to per­ mit the organization to offer the $10,000 grants to all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Its mission is to improve computer literacy and to provide an incentive to schools to address the lack of computer science educa­ tion in the curriculum. According to information received from Sowerby and Code.org, kids are learning less in school about comput­ lit er science than they were a Students (from left), Precious Stanton, Emma Hauser, teacher Rebecca Sowerby ft tfc—WTJw. toil I- feist i >11 fas Q, isa li J fas it lie a V- i .-,X and Jon Weinstein discuss a project in their technology class at the Kraft Meadows Middle School. The Revue Nash ville Community Theater presents the timeless classic. SHOW OATES: FRIDAYS: December 6 & 13 at 7pm SATURDAYS: I*-. December 7 & I4at2 pm&7pm pop SUNDAYS: J J ’■ December 8 & 15 at 2 pm Main Theatre House •♦ ♦ Ji Bill Reynolds •♦ the Street Kim Rodriguez Directcv/ChDrcc£r.«>ter N hTCrAcKfR 301 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE (Theater is on corner of Main & Washington. Use side entrance and go upstairs) Adults $10, Smwj (62 4 up) t Students $8, Children 12 and under $5 Reecrved Seiling Reserved Seating recommended by calling 517 749 1229 or emailing th er rvue 14ryahoo.com Doon open 30 minute* before curtain. Concessions, Free Parking, and Air Conditioning ■n find on “5 facebook The Revue (Nashville Theatre Group) and The Revue (Children's Theatre) decade ago. Code is the lan­ guage programs enabling computers to work are writ­ ten in; using her words, “It is math logic.” Sowerby has two principal •!• concerns about the failure to teach computer science in schools: She describes her . technology course as “com­ puter science and engineer­ ing.” The second concern is the underrepresentation of minorities and girls. “Kids use all these devices — smartphones, tablets and laptops — and don’t know anything about how they work,” she said. As part of the campaign to ■si reduce computer illiteracy, all 491 students at Kraft Meadows will spend an hour each day learning code from tutorials provided by Bill Gates of Microsoft and Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook. She has seen the tutorials and considers them to be very good because they also show students how the topics con­ nect. Developing an optional eighth period to the school •!• day is one of Sowerby’s objectives. What used to be called extracurricular activi­ ties in the language of those who went to school before •!• computers is now called the Eighth Period in Caledonia school lingo. It would be an optional class occurring after the normal seven-period school day is finished. Those who are interested can go to the website: csedweek.org to see the tutorials and learn about the program. *10I RI I -.- « IS pl. u'^7 I V ■i �A *55? 1“ 7X. -st •■■■MB* — . •J If. I Local business donates St: A ! kit school supplies > I J* k ' 21 Caledonia FFA chapter officers recognized at the National FFA Convention convention as one of the nation’s top chapters include (from left) Clayton Rogers, Kailee Whitcomb, J Alexi Wolf, Kylie Frahm and Andrea Gerloski. Caledonia FFA has been recognized in 2013 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. The program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from throughout the country that successfully complete an annual set of required activi­ ties that encourage members to grow as individuals, work as a team and serve others in 2s’?n dr ■ !?.?U '1118 tai* V51im i iaatat's r ta ns« m aifej. Convention and Expo in Louisville, Ky. Chapter National 1 All Awards are made possible by corporate sponsor John Deere as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. The Caledonia FFA is over 60 members strong and is advised by Stacy Bender and Dr. John Schut. their communities. Caledonia earned a three star rating, the highest rating in the program. Less than 300 chapters out of more than 7,000 in the nation earned this rating in 2013. Only six schools in Michigan earned this rating. Chapters received star rat­ ings during judging this sum­ mer and were recognized at the recent National FFA Chris Herrera and Babette Hodges from Herrera’s Custom Iron Werks stopped by Page Elementary School recently to donate school supplies. Herrera’s hosts an annual “Ride for School Supplies” motorcycle ride and pig roast at the start of the school year. This was the fourth year for the event. Riders donated supplies and money to help the Thornapple Kellogg School district with needs for the year. In addition to school supplies given to each school, they are donating funds to the TKHS athletic department to help offset some of the pay-to-play fees. Community advent service planned in Middleville include Middleville United The Middleville Wesleyan the first Sunday of advent. Middleville Methodist, The theme for the celebra ­ Church will host a communi­ ty advent worship service at tion is "Bringing the light Morning Star, Middleville Reformed, into a world of darkness." Christian 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1. Middleville Wesleyan and Candles, music, through the The Wesleyan Church is Parmelee United Methodist singing of carols and sons, a located at 1664 North M-37 Church. choir. community choir, the just south of S & S Market. Everyone is welcome to United This service is an opportu­ Middleville the community event. Methodist church handbell nity to stop and reflect on the Refreshments and fellowship meaning of the holiday choir and a quartet and an ait true i used to purchase some of season. Advent is the four display will focus on the will follow the worship cele­ these items. bration. message of Christmas. 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J DISC VER ■ V- N ivy F W«WI J happy. www.deweerdhtg.com Two food pantries serve Caledonia area Food pantries at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia and at Redeemer Covenant Church, 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, in Dutton are dedicated to meeting the food assistance HASTINGS 4 E 269-205-4900 Goodrich Quality THEATERS $5.25 Downtown Hastings on State St. GQTI.com and on Facebook BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM • eidudes Digital 30 ________ I ^Stadium Seating Q No passes SHOWTIMES 11/30-12/5 TITLES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE O (s) FROZEN (PG) SAT-SUN 11:20. 1:40. 4: III .6:25 MON-TH 4:00, 6:25 O© © 3D FROZEN (PG) $2.50 PREMIUM PER 30 TICKET DAILY 9: III. O THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE (PG-13) » * ■■■■> SAT-SUN 11:45. 2:55. 6:05. 9:15 MON-TH 6:05. 9:15 ©SAT-SUN 12:15. 3:25. 6:35, 9:45 _ MON-TH 3:25. 6:35, 9:45 © THOR: THE DARK WORLD (PG 13) SAT-SUN 1:30, 4:10. 6:45. 9:30 MON-TH 4:10. 6:45. 9:30 _______ MOVIE GIFT CARDS iff' available at the box office_ FREE S1 CONCESSION ---- yy. With COUPON every S1O * fe; ft I iMovie Gift Card purchase, I rill C4I-1■WW taw ar r— needs of individuals and families in the Caledonia area. Molly Fleming, coordina­ tor of the Holy Family pantry, says persons needing assistance should call the parish at 616-891-9259 for an appointment. The church street address is 9669 Kraft church Avenue . and the driveway is directly opposite Johnson Street. Food is dis­ tributed every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. According to Fleming, the most needed/requested items are canned meats, canned beans, tomato products, canned spaghetti sauce, fruits and vegetables, healthy cereals, soups, rice and pasta, and personal care products such as shampoo, soap, and lotion. The pantry currently does not need sweets or cookies. An ongoing concern is the provision of protein in the form of meat, eggs, and cheeses. Cash donations are ■ft’ o zssa 1 New to Middleville G 06827922 Edoca-f-ion S-fa-f i°n Child Care Center • Child Care 0-12 Years • Focus on Education State Certified Providers • Pre-School Program • Competitive Pricing G• ■>* •A? II Call or stop in tor complete program listing! 269-795-9055 % 5-2 Lower your utility bills! DeWeerd DeWeerd 420 Misty Ridge Dr., •• Middleville . Houts. Monday-Friday 600-6 00 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 s150 OFF ’ New Furnace' i Installation i where quality education and childcare begin % Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads ,4 i ! » �Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 30, 2013 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY SHIP HUS button LlmtecC TleformecC Church Middleville Wesleyan Church 6950 Hanna Lake Aye. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann \S Thy Word » baptist church .......... 10:00 a.m. ...........11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thdrs. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth.................... Pioneer Club....... Bible Study.......... Alan Moody, Youth Pastor i\• J 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 Sunday Services: Sunday School An Evangelical Covenant Community. Services: 10:00 a.m. ..9:45 a.m. •• 9:30 AM - Worship • • ••• 11:00 a.m. 640 Arlington Court • Middleville 11:00 AM - Sunday School 11 .6:00 p.m. Wednesday Student Ministries.... .6:45 p.m. Next to Tires 2000 6:00 PM-Adult Bible Study Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer....... .6:45 p.m. 6:00 PM - Student Ministries Wednesday Word of Life Clubs.. .6:45 p.m. committed followers of Jesus Christ who will reach our community with the Gospel Morninq/^Star Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Sen ice................. www.alaskabaptist.orQ Our mission is to worship God and equip David Ordway. You* Pastor Inrem Leanne Bailey. Development and Public Rckuious (269)795-9726 M-37, North of Middleville church 9 TAtOMJt A PLA CE for Y o U Dr. Brian R Harrison, Pastor wav^’.fbcmiddleville.net middlevilleyouthgroup.com 269.743.4104 I MomingStarChurchOnline.org Ail walks, One faith BRIGHTSIDE Church Real. Relevant. Relational. Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! 1 \ I & Good Shepherd / Lutheran Church 1 co www.holyfamilycaledonia.org Saturday Evening Mass.................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses.......... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Considering•4 becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information. Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto Elementary Youth meets 2nd Thurs. @ 6 p.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ........................ Sunday School........................................... Pastor David Bosscher .9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Fax: 616-891-8648 Church Office: (616) 868-6402 www.caledoniaumc.org www.lakesidecommunity.org 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday.................... Sunday....................... Sunday (Spanish Mass) it'11"' 0|WJ ]ii^' 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm *0 MIDDLEVILLE il£S! GOD'S WORD NOURISHES i sir ’W ■aiv; ■■ff 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto iSSUj (616) 891-8661 “Celebrating 50 Years in 2012" Sunday School for all ages Sunday Worship I 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Jr. & Sr. Youth Group 6:00 p.m. Wednesday AWANA 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer Pastor, Dave Deets h’m Hi. whi tneyviliebible. o rg 6:45 p.m. • f « ■ ■■•> - MW Si whitneyville ft Fellowship Church 708 W. Main Street 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52nd and 48St Morning Worship Service.... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service . 5:30 p.m. Mi, ,k«i& Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 litQ Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org - 616-868-0621 i r t I I i ’ 'I Middleville United Methodist Church I Cjl • ____ Saturday: 6:00pm Sunday: 9:00am, 10:30am, 12; p ^cornerstone L*" »> PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST ■ CHURCH■ middlevillecrc.org • @ St. Paul Lutheran Church ait r® MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Worship warms tneheart day ofyour week Nursery available during service Bible ^Church 11:15 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages Church Office: 616-891-8669 best ♦51 Lakeside Rev. Jodie R. Flessner, Pastor Sunday School Bible I Class 9:45 a.m. 20 State Street Middleville. Ml / wvAv.tvcweb.com 908 W. Main Street, Middleville 9266 Parmelee Road (Missouri Synod) Worship..................................................9:30a.m. Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Sunday School.............................. 11:00 a.m. Church phone (269) 795-8816 Adult Bible Class.......................... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages .com Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor Pastor Terry Kenitz “Helping Others Through God’s Loving Grace" Church: (269) 795-2391 10:00 a.m. Worship, High School Youth meets Sundays @ 6 p .m. 11 a.m. SUNDAY: 9:30am/11am 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays @ 6 p.m. Sunday the 8:30 a.m. SERVICE TIMES 'Rinldiiii] 'His Church ‘In us iiihl through us CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST » i Make 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse Contemporary: 11 AM www.FirstChurchHastings.org ■'-i £ 1 x 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 Traditional: 9 AM Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 a i J 405 N. M-37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269 945 5463 www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 81 75 Broadmoor - Caledonia KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Wednesdays 6:30-8 pm The Intersect (9-12th) Fridays 7:30-9:30pm HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH A Church for^ll Ages Sunday Services: The ©(b Time Sunday Worship rresliyterian XI Service Times: Truth Frank P. Snyder. Senior Pastor first O ’ Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6: pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6: pm WFUR 102.9 FM 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org if. 111 Church St. Office: (269) 795-9266 Yankee Springs Bible Church ;.F. TH ' church Pastor Tony Shumaker www.cornerstonemi.org Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. Saints Andrew & Matthias —Z 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children's ministry during worship ' CA 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) ■ TIMES 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer* 10: © A.M. Holy Communion Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue www.umcmiddleville.org It? Il http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 A “Lighthouse” on the comer... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. 'i Morning Worship...... ............................ 10:00 a.m. — Jr. Church - 4 yrs. thru 4th grade — - Attended Nursery Nurserv • 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. tSlU Pastor Merritt Johnson 06800318 M 1 'i * �< I I The Sun and News, Saturday, November 30, 2013/ Page 5 50 years ago November 1963 •. * i to 'A i s * A I Bure so . II I BibltW - _1-| I Ifl .1 llz I Mr ffim^1 * f Christmas Trees «* ..Art J”. A HI* 9* • Breakfast Buffet Fundraiser Av £ • chart drawing, with Helen, said: ‘ If we really love this The Nov. 25 meeting Middleville Police Chief White Products Division of Here are some of the sto­ Patricia, Jan, Phyllis, and country, if we truly love jus| opened with a song. Leader Richmond Fenton resigned ries and headlines making Lamb Industries Inc. is a Betty B. also participating. tice and mercy, if we fervent ­ Patricia reviewed a letter his post. Fenton served as news in the Sun and News major producer of plumbing Jane lost the ha-ha box and ly want to make this nation I from Tammy that included 1956. police, chief since fixtures and water heaters November 1963 Nancy won the 50/50 draw ­ better for those who are to I an amusing poem regarding Middleville village council with manufacturing opera­ follow us, we can at least | Thanksgiving dinner and a ing. accepted his resignation. tions in Middleville. Nov. 7 Patricia closed with a abjure the hatred that con ­ reminder to keep a positive That Harlem Clown Dennis Noffsinger, a jun­ Middleville won the first humorous reading. sumes people, the false accuI attitude during the holiday team Basketball was Expressway League football ior wingback on Caledonia’s The next meeting will be sations that divide us and the | eating season, announced to be coming to championship, completing football team, was named Dec. 2, with holiday rules for bitterness that begets vio ­ Patricia handed out copies Caledonia High School for a one of the school’s most suc­ player of the week. weight loss. lence. of the changes to the meeting game against a top city cessful seasons. The Trojans Middleville Rotarians Visitors are welcome to “ Is it too much to hope | format, league recreation team. The lost only one game the entire honored the Expressway attend the meetings each that the martyrdom of our The Christmas party will team features entertaining season and tied one time. League Football Champions Monday at 500 Lincoln beloved President might | be Dec. 16. ambassadors including Leon The Trojans were ranked at the Rotary Club dinner. Meadows, beginning at 5 for soften the hearts of Patricia gave a brief report even Hillard, The Dribbling 12th in the state by the Thomapple Kellogg football those who would themselves on the workshop she and sevweigh-in, with the meeting Wizard and former 10-year Associated Press in Class C team won the championship. starting at 5:30 and ending at recoil from assassination, but | eral members attended, veteran of the Harlem It was reported that local schools. 6 p.m. who do not shrink from Roll call showed 14 mem ­ Globetrotters. The The Sun and News was villages would share high­ For more information, call Ambassadors are fast earn. spreading the venom which bers present, with a club loss scented with a French Lilac way funds. The State Patricia, 616-868-0463, or ing the title of the funniest kindles thoughts of it in othof four pounds for the week. Cologne in connection with Highway - Department was Betty, 616-765-3483. Cathy was the best loser for ers. ’ ” team in basketball. third-quarter an ad in the paper. As the distributing The assassination of the week with Helen the run ­ Jack Janose, an employee motor vehicle highway fund paper was run through the Farmers President Kennedy delayed ner-up. Phyllis was the of Caledonia collections to counties, cities press, each sheet was given a the mailing of the Sun and KOPS winner. Helen is the Elevator, completed a soil and villages. Middleville ’ s squirt to call attention to News for the week because best loser for the month of service seminar at Michigan was Smith Pharmacy’s special share for the quarter of the closing of businesses November. State University. The semi ­ GREAT RATES & $2,847 while Caledonia Fragrance of the Week. and the post office. Alice P. reported on the nar consisted of three twoLOCAL SERVICING Caledonia School Board received $1,470. in retreat that will be day sessions of eight hours Lloyd Conard was the feamet, and Ray Aley recomPetoskey Aug. 18, 2014. each. Subjects covered F mended building a new ele- tured Thornapple Kellogg Sue gave a program titled BUDGET, continued included major nutrient ele ­ teacher for the week. He mentary school at Kettle “ Guidelines for Survival," ments, micronutrients, fertil ­ taught agriculture and gener ­ r/ Lake and that an addition be from page 1 --------with many ideas for main ­ Dann izer materials and handling, al science. Conard was a new built on the old high school taining weight loss for the Mulder among other things. teacher to the district. so that ninth grade could be “ Another $2,924 in reducholidays and all through the Nov. 21 moved out of the new high Nov. 28 tions will be needed to balyear. She also gave members Caledonia School Board school building. It was • Personal Service a handout with calories The front page of the Sun ance revenue and expendiinterviewed architects and reported that enrollment • Experienced Lenders found in favorite foods, and tures for 2014. We will con ­ and News is largely dedicatincreased by 118 students decided it will be necessary • No Application Fee ed to the death of President tinue to review the 2104 closed with a holiday quiz. from 1961 to 1962. The to build an addition to the Names were presented for budget details and find anothCall Dann Mulder at John F. Kennedy, shot Nov. ninth, 10th, 11th and 12th junior high building and 616.891.2530 or apply at 22. 1963. The headline under er $2,924 savings prior to the families to be considered for grades have 427 students, build a new seven- to 12www.unitedbankofmkhigan.com. the annual Christmas project. Kennedy ’ s photo “ A Bullet MCOW meeting." and next year's high school room elementary school at NMLS#B318B The two also noted that, More information will be Called Hate. ’ ’ The article Kettle Lake. The board grades will have 469 stu­ according to the audit report provided next week. starts out, “ The assassin's tt UNITED BANK expects to seek a school elec ­ dents with a larger incoming MORTGAGE CORPORATION Alice P. won the food ­ fiscal bullet which ended the life of for year ending tion for a $300,000 bond eighth grade class. the President of the United 12/31/12, the general fund issue for the construction Nov. 14 a fund balance of States last Friday cut through had costs. Estimated costs of the A. James Crokes was $184,187 and, according to the lives of all Americans. bond would amount to a little elected as president of the White Products Division of more than 1 mill for taxpay- Our lives, even in the small the revenue and expense the communities of which we report from Nov. 22, Lamb Industries Inc. The ers. are a part, have been changed general fund had a balance of by what happened in Dallas $112,112. “Thus, even if the $2,924 Nov. 22, 1963. Help us support veterans and community functions. “The tragic horror of it all, is not removed from the 2014 Saturday, December 7 th still not fully comprehended budget, the Village general and the First Saturday of each month by many of us, makes us fund would remain solvent. ________ Serving 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m._________ wonder about our American the two wrote, WWH & KOREAN WAR VETERANS AND 1 GUEST, There were no public com ­ freedoms which we all take RECEIVE FREE BREAKFAST ON THIS Two people were seriously sheriff’s deputies, the truck ments at the meeting. so much for granted. PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY____ injured in a one-vehicle acci­ the two were traveling in was “It can't happen in Our Council members, who only Eggs, bacon, sausage links or patties, potatoes, biscuits and dent at about 7:15 p.m. westbound on 100th Street received Lutz and .Reyff’s counctry, we say; it can't sausage gravy, pancakes, milk, OJ, coffee. Monday on 100th Street when the driver lost control take place in a society which revised budget Tuesday • Menu subject to change on ice-covered roads and between Patterson and East is law-abiding. God-fearing night, did not make any comAdults $6.00 • Children 10 & under $3.00 went off the south side of the Paris Avenue. ments on their proposal. The For more information call the Post at 616-891-1882 and liberty-loving., 20. road striking a tree. The driv­ Taylor Nietling, 64 And yet, it did happen, budget will be discussed Caledonia Memorial Legion Post 305 Caledonia, was the driver er had serious head injuries The brooding hates of people again at the Dec. 3 committee 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, Ml and suffered head injuries. according to police. The pas­ — and that includes us all to of the whole meeting that NOW SERVING FOOD • M-TH 5-7PM • FRI. BUILD A BURGER • 5-8 P.M. The passenger, . Jesse senger reportedy had a minor some degree — was manifest starts at 4:30 p.m. The budg»• back injury. b Nietling, 19, Caledonia, suf­ M/hir'h Villpd pt and millage rates are in that bullet which killed et X I r i wS were oth occupants fered back injuries. Both 1 John F. Kennedy, our chosen scheduled to be considered rWI II •• ■■ ■ ■» wearing seatbelts according I “• OI -W were taken to Spectrum ■ ■* I. ft JI and adopted at the Dec.. 17 President. i Butterworth Hosptial by Life to police. “Who among us can say regular council meeting. CO O/ "HI Dutton Fire and Rescue EMS and Thomapple EMS. S that he has not contributed to According to Kent County assisted at the scene. this ‘ugly ’ mood?’ Who . ’• 1t I among us has never spoken 4* I F fl T Hrl^ra or demonstrated an act of thcii time <feci/v! prejudice against some minority race or religion? Who among us has not, on occasion, stooped to petti­ are available right here in our own town of Middleville. £ ness when viewing the polit­ at the Old Gavin Dealership, Next to Marketplace ical view of others which The Christmas Trees come in all sizes may oppose our own? with a suggested donation ranging from $30 to $90. “Why does it take the United Health Care • Priority Health The youth group from Supreme Sacrifice such as Humana • Blue Cross and Blue Shield First Baptist Church of Middleville the wanton murder of an Medicare / Medicaid • Veterans Administration American President to make is using this opportunity to raise money towards 5 i people realize that their attending Lake Ann Camp. hates, prejudices and petti­ Medicare/Medicaid Trees are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and Specializing in: he ness cannot foster an endur ­ delivery options are available! VA Certified *■ • Orthopedic Rehab ing Democracy with equal Bring home a Christmas Tree for your family today. We Accept rights for all? • Stroke Rehab 1 • « 0 Most Insurances Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 3p.m. to 8p.m.; “From the millions of Of Sandy Creek • Auto Accidents Friday 12p.m. to 9p.m.; and Saturdays 9a.m. to 9p.m. words spoken or written so Short-Term Rehab A Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center • Physical Therapy Contact by text or phone, 616-813-3598 far, none holds so much for Long-Term Care us as those spoken by Chief For more information go to • Occupational Therapy 425 E. Elm • Wayland • 269-792-2249 3 Continuum of Care V“— middlevilleyouthgroup.com Justice Earl Warren (himself <xi www.laurelsofsandycreek.com • Speech Therapy b* 04 the object of so much con­ g — jured hate) in his remarks at VIRTUAL TOURS VISIT WWW.LAURELSOFSAND YCREEK.COM the Capitol on Sunday: He Icy roads cause truck crash injuries GOffi M * I Middleville TOPS 546 J I z Laurels of Sandy Creek Participates with Most Insurance Companies T KLaurels M 7^^ iJf. i 0^7 jrz y \ c* �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 30, 2013 Safe Harbor ready to help Barry County child-abuse victims by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Soothing, kid-friendly murals cover the walls in the interview room, and lively pictures of smiling children decorate the waiting area of the recently opened Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center in Hastings. “I’m overwhelmed,” said Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Julie Nakfoor-Pratt Thursday as people crowded into the facility for the open house. “I’m really excited • that it came together as quickly as it did. It was a whole team effort, from child protective services to police to community mental health and everyone involved. It’s just going to be such a great tool to help kids in Barry County.” Safe Harbor, a nonprofit organization, is a place where children can feel more comfortable and at ease when sharing their accounts Safe Harbor executive director Lori Antkoviak stands of abusive situations. It’s a . near recording equipment outside the interview room. A collaborative effort with police, child protective serv­ ment where children can feel ed for future use, if needed. •It more comfortable when hav­ And detectives and other ices and the courts. Safe Harbor has been open ing to discuss abusive rela­ officials can immediately ask in Allegan County for 30 tionships. Nakfoor-Pratt additional questions to the years, and the Barry County worked with the Allegan forensic interviewer rather office is its first satellite Safe Harbor when she was than having to conduct an assistant prosecutor in another interview. facility. In Allegan County last ’ that county, and she saw Through coordination year, Safe Harbor worked first-hand the benefits of among police, courts and with 198 cases of child such a facility. When she ran child services, the process is abuse, and about 20 of those for Barry County prosecutor, efficient, said Antkoviak. .•It were from Barry County, Nakfoor-Pratt made it a cam­ “It saves the child from said executive director Lori paign promise to establish having to be interviewed Antkoviak. She also will such a facility for Barry multiple times by different l» oversee the Barry County County. agencies,” she said. “They office. One feature within the don’t have to tell their story The facility is located at facility allows police, attor­ over and over again. It helps 1127 W. State St. in a por­ neys, child protective service keep them from being re-vic­ tion of the former Michigan workers and others to listen timized.” State Police offices. and view the interview by “The process of being It’s designed as a friendly closed-circuit television. The interviewed is extremely and non-threatening environ- interview also can be record- frightening for many chil­ dren so anything we can do to help ease that at all is a benefit for the kids,” said Authorized Nakfoor-Pratt when she Caledonia & spoke earlier about Safe Shipping Middleville’s Outlet Harbor. •It “This place is kid­ friendly. It brings organiza­ Since 1985 tion and even strength to cases.” Caledonia Shipping Antkoviak said police sta­ tions can ;sometimes be Ship your package with us - Ground & Air Service frightening places for chil­ We accept UPS Package Returns (ARS/RS labels) dren who might even think 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Ste. D • Caledonia they are the ones in trouble. (616)891-0898 At Safe Harbor, the chil­ ups dren are welcomed with 06827322 M-F 10-6:30; Sat 10-4 toys, smiling faces of pic(4-4:45 p.m. pickup M-F) ups Family dentistry OF CALEDONIA Say Goodbye to Snoring! Have you ever been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea? Has anyone told you that you snore? (XJ O) co r>CM 5 o Do you often feel sleepy during the day? Do you sometimes wake up gasping for breath? We might be able to help you with a special dental appliance. Call I■ fee •7 /• Itati • It rz 616-891 -0004 Dr. Garry . Scott, s. 9021 N. Rodgers Ct. • Caledonia, Michigan *■ Hastings High School senior Tara Rowe painted the peaceful nature scenes on the interview rooms. I I'' — a 1 r b - -a. V 47 nwi. f . : / / * f/ f/ \ / '7 ! -----X 1■ y* z ■ >• \ I UtlHil J A 1 . ■ ll in ess • •• * ft •v A ! 11 HttK Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Julie Nakfoor-Pratt and forensic interviewer Chris Koster for Safe Harbor welcome guests as they tour the recently opened facility in Hastings. tures of other children and painted murals on the walls in a less threatening environ­ ment. Tara Rowe, a Hastings High School senior, painted the murals. Trees with falling leaves and two deer were her idea for a calming outdoors scene that children would like. “I really like it. It turned out the way I wanted it to,” said Rowe, who is also pres­ ident of the National Art Honor Society and plans to major in interior design at Adrian College. Antkoviak said she is more than pleased with the results and the community support. The open house was greatly attended and many businesses donated food. “I think it will be a great space. Initially, we’ll have a forensic interviewer here and a victim advocate, but even­ tually I would like to add counseling support, as well. We still have a few more things to finish up to make it even more kid-friendly, but it’s just a wonderful place,” Antkoviak said. Chris Koster will be the forensic interviewer working part-time at the Barry County site. “I’m really excited to have this going on here. It’s going to help so much,” he said. Safe Harbor can help coordinate counseling, med­ ical attention and other serv­ ices, as needed. Safe Harbor will also work closely with other county agencies to assist families with whatever their needs. Antkoviak said the Barry County office is getting start­ ed with a $23,000 grant from National Children’s Alliance. She is working on additional grants and fund­ ing sources, and she said she feels confident funds will be available to keep the center in® iian ‘listu open. Safe Harbor relies on volunteers, private grants, fundraising and donations to continue operations. Antkoviak also will be working toward accredita­ tion national through Children's Alliance. It’s a lengthy process involving meeting 10 standards. She said accreditation likely won’t be possible until the end of 2014, but once it is accredited, the center can qualify for state funding. The Allegan center is already accredited. Matias 'W 111 Wi Li I 1J1 Ml Mil Your local agent insures your ■■ I ML id I H#me !| it FARM BUREAU INSURANCE* I I MuAya/ts CoiNfja^ ft Jason Parks 402 Thornton St. Middleville r k< 0$ Ik (269) 795-8827 jparks@fbinsmi.com FarmBureaulnsurance.com S’ 4 •i �i 1 The Sun and News, Saturday, November 30, 2013/ Page 7 Request to change meeting minutes sparks debate for Middleville council by Julie Makarewicz * iJ I /*u it V .1 i Sv* Kl h ■■ K • ' , a r® Bt st 0^S’ & J* ■■ - Sta# Writer A traditional board proce­ dure that usually takes sec­ onds, took the Middleville Village Council nearly 20 minutes to resolve at the start of Tuesday night's council meeting. Council member Joyce Lutz requested changes be made to the previous meet­ ings’ minutes before being approved at Tuesday’s meet­ ing, and that sparked debate from the opening gavel. Lutz asked that a sentence stating, ■a “Lutz asked for and received a list of names and addresses for residents in the DDA District” be stricken and replaced with her own version. She wanted to add, “Lutz commented that, at the MCOW [Middleville com­ mittee of the whole] on 11-213 she had asked for an enu­ meration but only received a list of addresses with no names. She [Joyce] again asked for a list of residents names who live in the DDA District and was told by the manager that she [Rebecca] could probably have them within 2 weeks.” Lutz was given the list of names as requested immedi­ ately after the meeting when Fleury said that she could have them for Lutz that night. “But it didn’t happen at the meeting,” said Lutz. “It’s not an accurate reflection of what exactly happened at the meeting.”1 She acknowledged she received the names and addresses as requested, but not until the night after the meeting. Council member Mike Lytle questioned Lutz’s need for clarifications. “You seem to want to cor­ rect everything. You do it all the time,” charged Lytle. “This isn’t a correction. This is adding to the minutes.” Lytle added that he never heard Lutz use the word “enumeration” prior to her request that it be added to the minutes of the last meeting. Council member Phil Call 945-9554 any time for classified ads VanNoord also voiced his about concerns Lutz's request for corrections. “I’m very concerned about how things are per­ ceived,” stated VanNoord. “Rebecca has given you the list. You have what you asked for. She did what you wanted. Why do we need to change anything? “This is a direct accusa­ tion that our manager has done something wrong. That’s what it looks like,” said Van Noord. Lutz said she wasn't accusing Fleury of anything, but reiterated that she did not receive the list of names at the meeting, but rather after the meeting. Council members voted against approving the min­ utes with Lutz’s requested changes. Instead, by a 5-to-2 vote they approved the min­ utes as presented. In other matters: • The council approved the 2014 meeting dates for the regular village council, committee of the whole, planning .downtown commission development authority, local development finance authority, zoning board of appeals and wellhead protection group. The village council will meet regularly the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. and the committee of the whole will meet regularly at 4:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. Notices of all special meeting and meetings 1changes will be posted at the ■ the on Village Hall and Village website at www.villageofmiddleville.org. Minutes will be available for public inspection at. the village office during normal business hours. The public is welcome to attend any of the meetings. • The council approved Lani Forbes, executive director of Barry County United Way, to continue serving as the Barry County villages representative on the 911 Central Dispatch Authority Board. Forbes will represent Middleville, Freeport, Nashville and Woodland on the board. She must be appointed every four years. Forbes is a resident of Freeport •It and currently serves on the Freeport Fire Department. She also serves on the Freeport planning commission and previously ways for the village utility on the Freeport council. All systems to be expanded, if villages must approve the needed. As more suppliers of Bradford White consider appointment of Forbes. • Fleury reported that moving to the area, she said Friday, Dec. 6, the Eaton the village will quickly run clothing and furniture center out of industrial sites serv­ and the Barry County United iced with public utilities. Way will be bringing a bus Fleury said she hopes the vil­ to Middleville and picking lage can be proactive to up residents to provide a free address needs before they ride to the Charlotte clothing arise. • Fleury also told the and furniture center. Qualified low income fami­ council that the Michigan of lies can shop for free for Department items such as furniture, Transportation notified the clothing and decorations of village it needs to complete a the holidays. The bus will bridge inspection and report leave at 10 a.m. and return on the new Crane/Finkbeiner about 12:30 p.m. bridge. The initial inspecReservations are required by tion, Fleury said, was com­ by Wilcox Dec. 3. More information is pleted available at the village hall Engineering as part of the or by contacting Barry construction contract with the Barry County Road County United Way. She said • Fleury told the council Commission. that staff has started talks Williams and Works will with the Williams and Works complete the inspection engineering firm to find report, as required. Area residents interested in giving the gift of blood before the holidays have a few options to choose from in the coming weeks. Blood drives are planned at the following sites and times: Middleville 4; Dec. 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For every “like'’ Chemical its Bank receives on Facebook page between now and Friday, Nov. 30, the bank will donate a set of new mittens to a local charity. Chemical Bank's ‘Mittens for Michigan’ initiative is again encouraging people to lend a hand and help provide warmth for those who are experiencing difficult times throughout Michigan. “We are looking forward to another successful year of giving back to our communi­ ties by assisting those in need during the upcoming winter months,” said David Quade, Chemical Bank’s community president and senior lender. Individuals, families, busi­ nesses and schools are encouraged to donate winter garments to their local Chemical Bank offices, which will be accepting | donations until Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. Each office will have a collection box for | receiving the donations. “We truly appreciate all of I the support and commitment that our customers, employ •• Blood drives planned in area TaT Ta' Ta a I Chemical Bank collecting ‘mittens for Michigan 4 <3 4 4 4 4 3 42 Peace ► CHURCH ( J We're located on M-37 between Middleville and Caledonia. r ill < M II I- �z tl Page 8/The Sun and News. Saturday, November 30. 2013 Judge Schipper helps Delton family more than double n*1 ft Melissa and Don Antolovich adopted five children Friday in Barry County’s Adoption Day ceremony. Pictured are (front, from left) Corban, Hunter (back) Barry County District Court Judge Michael Schipper, Melissa Antolovich holding Tyson, Kayle Lynn, Don Antolovich holing Michael Seth, and Michigan State Supreme Court Justice Stephen Markman. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Melissa and Donald Antolovich saw their family of four grow to a family of nine with five sharp raps of Barry County District Court Judge Michael Schipper’s gavel Friday afternoon. “It’s the best day,” said one of the young boys as he smiled at his new father. The Antoloviches, who live in Delton, officially adopted five children during Friday’s National Adoption Day ceremony. All five of the children are siblings and already relatives of the Antoloviches. National Adoption Day is celebrated the week before Thanksgiving each year as a way to remind people of the thousands of children wait­ ing for and wanting desper­ ately to find permanent homes. Be "SENSIBLE" “You kids don’t realize yet how lucky you are,” said Schipper. “It’s special, and some day, you will know and understand how special it is.” Schipper, a Middleville native, admits he gets emo­ tional when he talks about adoptions. He and his sib­ lings were adopted, and he and his wife also adopted a child. *4 I was so blessed to have about your water! SEE THE DIFFERENCE Barry County District Court Judge Michael Schipper (left) hosts Michigan Supreme Court Justice Stephen Markman. great parents. I'm so thankful my birth mother chose adoption for me," he said. Schipper thanked Judge William Doherty for allow­ ing him to host Adoption Day, which is typically handied by the probate court. “Because I have a connec­ tion to adoptions, Judge Doherty has allowed me to •* do this, and 1 appreciate it. said Schipper. “It’s a happy day, he said. Then, one by one, he read the names of the five children Michael - Seth, 2; Tyson David, 3; Corban Scott, 6; Kayle Lynn Denise, 7; and Hunter Joseph, 9. With one bang of the gavel for each child, Schipper declared they were legally adopted by Donald and Melissa, and join their new brother, Tyler, 10, and sister, Victoria, 14. While their household will be busy, Melissa and Don said they never gave it a sec­ ond thought when they were asked to come and get the children from her brother. The children have lived with J ' lr W 4 - ■4 . • ' 91 I /■ • *3 I *■ * r I I 1 ■ •- ■ I : _• Donald Antolovich talks with adoptive parents Jerry and Sandi Pattok after the ceremony. The Pattoks, of Hastings, adopted five of their grandchildren and have legal guardianship of a sixth grandchild. ■ Slop staining laundry, sinks and showers. Call Today! 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Markman said about 150 children would be adopted in ceremonies all over Michigan Friday and that since the program started 11 years ago, more than 2.600 children have been adopted. “It’s one day each year when we do public adoptions so that people can see what happens,” he said. “This is a watershed event in the lives of their new families and children, and for many of these children, their future has been transformed as the result of this process, and only because of this new ‘1 I . •i ■ i: •; ii < V I I I I I j I I j 11; 11 I ! Il • i; i: hi : i Hi k Continued next page I I �J I I 4 The Sun and News, Saturday, November 30, 2013/ Page 9 Continued from I High school students urged to F Mi F * 1 previous page— future do they have a chance of living up to their fullest potential.” Markman said too many children are waiting in foster care for loving families and permanent homes. He said in about Michigan alone 14,000 children remain as wards of the state, and more than 3,000 of those eagerly want to be adopted. Foster care, he said, was set up to be a temporary or short-term refuse for chil­ dren. “But too often in reality, it turns into not a temporary refuge, but a permanent real­ ity,” he said. Markman said it’s espe­ cially exciting to celebrate Adoption Day and share in the joy of new families. Each child received a handmade gavel from Schipper’s dad. And after the ceremony, they were treated to refreshments and a gathering of friends and family. Each child received a Delton T-shirt with the name “Antolovich” printed on the back, and there were teddy bears and balloons •It for every­ one. Markman also presented Barry judges County Doherty Schipper, Dohertv and S Aw_ ■F n r I x r J< I \ A ✓ 4 us J A •■ »• compete in local writing contest . & J|||F MZ •fj -J , , 1 hr i i ■ 1 A.. A c I t r * Teddy bears, balloons and Delton T-shirts are pre­ sented to each of the adopted children. Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell with a plaque rec­ ognizing their leadership and commitment to adoptions. “The plaque sets forth the motto for our day, which is thanks for the blessing of family with the hope that this Thanksgiving Day will be the first of a great many happy Thanksgiving Days over the years,” said Markman. Michigan Adoption Day is co-sponsored by Michigan Supreme Court, Michigan Human Department of Services and Child Welfare Services. Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads I f J Ute writing To encourage •5J among high school students, the Barry Community Foundation is readying for its annual “Write Away” competition- funded by a grant from Kensinger and Alice Jones. In the spring, 2014 win­ ners in five different cate­ gories will be awarded cash prizes, along with appropri­ ate certificates. “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 garry County to raise Angus cattle, embark on a 14-year -professorship at Michigan State University and conaborate with his wife Alice on two books and other publications. 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,” recalled Jones. The Joneses decided to fund a pilot program for the 2003-04 school year. The competition is for all high school students who attend Maple Valley, Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Thomapple Kello gg or the Barry Intermediate School District. There will be two separate contests, one for students in grades nine and 10, the other for students in grades 11 and 12. Freshmen and sophomores may submit (preferably with a poem 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 levels and could, possibly, win more than one award. After Dec. 2, full details and official rules and entry blanks may be obtained from the English departments at the respective schools. Home-schooled students are also encouraged to apply and may obtain the entry form directly from the Barry Community Foundation. The contest officially opens on that date. The closing date for submissions is Feb. 3, 2014. Winners will be announced in April. 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Vi ■wz *** • ytisss* ■ H - ■ I]; l I J II 1 I p; ■ * 1 / Holiday Happenings FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6th 5- 8pm Holiday Hop & Live Music Downtown Art at the Library 6pm Manger Lighting Courthouse Lawn 6- 8pm Carriage Rides - Sponsored by Bosley Pharmacy, The County Seat and the Merry Merchants of South Jefferson Street 8:30pm Christmas Tree Lighting City Hall & Library Holly Trolley Rides- sponsored by Hastings City Bank SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7,H 9am-3pm First United Methodist Church Cookie Walk 2pm Hastings Rotary Club Christmas Parade Sponsor: Bliss Clearing Niagara Photos with Santa at the library after the Parade 3-5pm Holly Trolley Rides- Sponsored by Hastings City Bank SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8™ l-5pm Hastings Women’s Club/Thornapple Garden Club 2013 Christmas Home & Quilt Tour *7 4 e Shop Downtown Hastings where the Holidays begin! o 2 ro co cn �Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 30, 2013 * From Our Readers Financial Focus Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Kwanzaa not fit for elementary classrooms To the editor: ■ people in the 1960s. It was a Our schools are innocently hate response »!• begotten by teaching and often celebrat­ hate. ing a sanitized version of From research: “Marxist Kwanzaa in the classrooms black supremacy separatist under the guise of world reli­ roots invented by a college gions or diversity inclusion, professor M. Karenga.” Mr. not knowing or understand- Karenga is a convicted felon. ing its history and connota­ He is also a rapist, who tor­ tions. I urge all to research tured two women, and placed the facts on the history and a burning pipe down a founding of Kwanzaa. It was woman’s throat. Kwanzaa a fabrication, devised as a promoted racism for the first response to the very real 30 years of its practice. Its racial riots and racial profil­ seven core principles are ing and violence perpetrated based, in large part, on against African-American . Marxism. Provided by Andrew McFadden of Edward Jones Sharing your ‘bounty’ can be rewarding -Thanksgiving is almost here. If you have the finan­ cial resources to provide a comfortable life for your family, you have reason to be thankful. And if you can afford to share some of your “bounty” with charitable organizations, you may want to be as generous as possible — because your gifts may allow you to both give and receive. By donating cash or other financial assets, such as Theresa Ellis Wheeler, stocks, to a qualified charity Middleville (either a religious group or a group that has received 501(c)(3) status from the IRS), you help benefit an organization whose work you believe in — and, at the same time, you can receive valuable tax benefits. To illustrate: If you give $100 to a qualified charity, and you’re in the 25% tax bracket, you . can deduct . $100, with a tax benefit of $25, when you file your 2013 < — k- A taxes. Therefore, the real I ‘ ri 7X “cost” of your donation is just $75 ($100 minus the $25 tax savings). Township of Yankee Springs 284 N BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 48333 Furthermore, if you donate 269-795-9091 / FAX 269-795-2388 certain types of non-cash assets, you may be able to NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING receive additional tax bene­ SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 42 fits. Suppose you give $1,000 worth of stock to a LYNN DRIVE ROAD REPAIR (Public SectioN) charitable group. If you’re in Township of Yankee Springs the 25% bracket, you’ll be Barry County, Michigan able to deduct $250 when TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY COUNTY, you file your taxes. And by MICHIGAN, THE OWNERS OF LAND LOCATED ON LYNN DRIVE (Public Section) LOCATED IN donating the stock, you can THE NORTHWEST 1/4 SECTION 20-T3N-R10W, AND ANY OTHER INTEREST PERSONS. avoid paying the capital PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of petition of property owners within LYNN DRIVE (public gains taxes that would be due section) located in the Northwest 1/4 Section 20-T3N-R10W, has been signed by the record owners of 72.7% of the parcels in the hereinafter Special Assessment District No. 42 within the boundaries as if you had eventually sold described upon the petition and that the Township Board of the Township of Yankee Springs proposes the stock yourself. to: To claim a charitable Mill & Fill 3.5” with minor repair Lynn Drive up to the point it turns private, including replacing deduction, you have to be the pipe under road by 1066Lynn Drive and adjust road for drainage, and asphalt pave the spillways. All able to itemize deductions on work to be performed by Barry County Road Commission. your taxes. Charitable gifting COST NOT TO EXCEED $85,000 can get more complex if you In addition, Karenga taught that Jesus was psychotic, and that AfricanAmericans should not participate in Christianity. The appropriate place for learning about Kwanzaa is in high school or college, where its connotations, violent history and Marxist ideology can be fully vetted. No thank you to Kwanzaa in our elementary and junior high classrooms. Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News classified ads 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 particularly described as follows: 08-16-020-006-00 08-16-020-007-00 08-16-020-036-40 08-16-020-036-42 08-16-020-038-00 08-16-020-038-20 08-16-020-038-50 08-16-020-039-50 08-16-020-040-00 08-16-020-041-00 08-16-020-042-40 08-16-130-006-00 08-16-130-007-00 08-16-130-008-00 08-16-130-009-00 08-16-130-010-00 08-16-130-011-00 08-16-130-012-00 08-16-130-013-00 08-16-130-014-00 08-16-130-015-00 08-16-130-016-00 08-16-130-017-00 08-16-130-018-00 08-16-130-019-00 08-16-130-020-00 08-16-130-021-00 08-16-130-022-00 08-16-210-008-00 08-16-210-008-10 08-16-210-008-20 08-16-210-009-00 08-16-210-010-00 08-16-210-011-00 08-16-210-012-00 08-16-210-013-00 08-16-210-014-00 08-16-210-015-00 08-16-210-018-00 08-16-210-019-00 08-16-210-020-00 08-16-210-021-00 08-16-210-022-00 08-16-210-023-00 08-16-210-024-00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received estimated costs showing the improvement and locations of said improvement. Barry County Road Commission design con­ a •• -• • • -— —— struction, engineering, inspection, approximate cost of $85,000. Plus additional costs of public hearing, publications and postage notices shall be included in the total cost of the District has placed the same -on file with the Township Clerk, and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvement o create the aforementioned Special Assessment District and has further tentatively found the Petition for the improvement to be in compliance with statutory requirements. choose to integrate your charitable giving with your estate plans to help you reduce your taxable estate. The estate tax is consistently debated in Congress, and the exemption level has fluctuat­ ed in recent years, so it’s not easy to predict if you could eventually subject your heirs to these taxes. Nonetheless, you can still work with your tax and legal advisors now to »!• ­ take steps to reduce any pos sible estate tax burden in the years ahead. One such step might involve establishing a chari­ table remainder trust. Under this arrangement, you’d place some assets, such as appreciated stocks or real estate, in a trust, which could then use these assets to pay you a lifetime income stream. When you establish the trust, you may be able to receive a tax deduction based on the charitable group’s “remainder interest” — the amount the charity is likely to ultimately receive. (This figure is determined by an IRS formula.) Upon your death, the trust would relin­ quish the remaining assets to the charitable organization you’ve named. Keep in mind, though, that this type of trust can be complex. To establish one, you’ll need to work with your tax and legal advisors. Of course, you can also choose to provide your loved ones with monetary gifts while you’re still alive. You can give up to $14,000 per year, per individual, to as many people as you choose without incurring the gift tax. For example, if you have three children, you could give them a cumulative GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Ca// 945-9554 for more information. o* ^b cr—•—• A T 3J * r • I'A' •• r T to 06827787 F PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said plans, estimates of cost, proposed special assessment district and petitions may be examined at the office of the Township clerk from the date of this notice through the date of the public hearing and may be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the petition, estimates, and district will be held at the Yankee Springs Township hall at 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan, commencing at 6:30 p.m. on December 12, 2013. 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 charges to the plans, estimates and costs or special assessment district. All interested persons are invited to be present at the hearing and to submit any comments they may have. Janice C. Lippert, Yankee Springs Township 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, MI 49333 (269) 795-9091 . 06827909 A FOVNDf.D * ^chign^ DDA Event Coordinator The Village of Middleville is seeking a qualified appli­ cant to fill the position of DDA Event Coordinator. This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week. A complete job description is available at the Village office at 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, 49333 or on the Village website at www.villageofmiddleville.org. $42,000 in a single year — and so could your spouse. Thanksgiving is a fine time to show your generosi­ ty. And, as we've seen, being generous can be rewarding — for your recipients and yourself. Edward Jones, its employ­ ees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attor­ ney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES November 12, 2013 The regular meeting of the Vil­ lage Council of Middleville, Michi­ gan was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by President Pullen. Present: Endsley, Lutz, Lytle, Reyff, Pullen, Schellinger, Van Noord. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Motion by reyff, support by Endsley to approve the agenda. All yeas. Motion Passed. 2. Motion by Reyff, support by Lytle to approve the meeting min­ utes of October 22, 2013. All yeas. Motion Passed. 3. Motion by Reyff, support by Lytle to approve the revised MCOW minutes of November 5, 2013. All yeas. Motion Passed. 4. Motion by Reyff, support by Schellinger to approve Resolution 13-24, authorizing operation of snowmobiles in specified areas of the Village. All yeas. Motion Passed. • 5. Motion by Reyff, support by Van Noord to approve Resolution 13-25, authorizing submission of the SAW Grant. All yeas. Motion Passed. 6. Motion by Schellinger, sup­ port by Van Noord to approve Resolution 13-26, establishing a DDA Citizens Advisory Council. Ayes; six. Nays; Lutz. Motion Passed. 7. Motion by Lytle, support by Reyff to approve the current bills for November 12, 2013 for $49,307.54. All yeas. Motion Passed. 8. Motion by Endsley, support by Lytle to hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2014-15 budget, millage rates and water/sewer rates. All yeas. Motion Passed. 9. Motion by Endsley, support by Reyff to approve with condi­ tions, the Special Event Permit by TK Athletic Boosters for a Jingle Bell 5K run on December 7, 2013. All yeas. Motion Passed. 10. Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to approve the special event Permit for the DDA Holly Trolley Holiday on December 19, 2013. All yeas. Motion Passed. 11. Motion by Reyff, support by Lutz to approve the cell phone policy for staff operating Village vehicles. All yeas. Motion Passed. 12. Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 p.m. All yeas. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Elaine Denton, Clerk, Village of Middleville The complete text of the minutes is posted on the Village Website htt:7/villageofmiddleville.org or may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9: •II a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 06827903 » ’i �* The Sun and News, Saturday, November 30, 2013/ Page 11 ■> I '»S , Si‘» SS 5SS S?» M »>> Uljw V’S ?l*- r’^C *N X '»» Wilii * I) -I -rvj *h>v ..^Uj 5 ?^pa I xa • COei® i •» i *^* ttoMm - Luggage! k I ’ • •. y^tCE’’ ’ll. ^w.i^ ^5^0•ii: '®:SK itaVrtssr;. K ff n M - draiioi ’T r 'EFpniiWs I. BaTOR’i I, , lt w sfciwtar l. ; ; 1 r Tt \i. T>. 1 We make it simple, convenient and stress-free. : * J S' M : r^fjEZiEi rotisssuM® n vnizsi ri*«3< ! *P S# W* w 1f *• ’ 4 v fe’ J ?> • / mir-— V I • . . / €>IR [ Liar« »*» 1 Authorized ShipCenter fl ‘<1 3_$ 7 ’ I eB ■ \ :g; I !!W’rtl!Sf' V I " \i‘,“ w . - . «- i flfl niuli sunshine ■:^ “L?>! S Pack & Ship J \ N w) \) I \ ,L \1W®A\ \\ li ! IB i ■\ Graphics ■ & I 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings rtt* 269.945.9105 i lii®1. X OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 Xi/ &’\* I .‘r — I J VISA 5 ■" �Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 30, 2013 VJ. TK athletes among Barry County’s best this fall by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Here are the 2013 All­ Barry County First and Second teams for the fall sports season. Football Jeremy Gonser, Mahler. Fisher, Austin and Anthony senior, Harris averaged about 30 yards per punt, with a long of 47 yards during the course of the season. He’s in this spot as much for his arm as his leg though. The Trojans’ quarterback completed 50-percent of his passes for 770 yards during the course of the year and rushed for another 260 yards. His team’s MVP this season, Harris was named all-confer­ ence in the OK Gold. Other members of the 2013 All-Barry County W W—• Football First Team Defense are Hastings' Miguel Arjona and James Lee; Lakewood's Jacob Darling, Makay Markwart, Jayson O’Mara and Alex Salgat; and Maple Valley’s Cole Decker, Dylan Kennedy and Zach Rosenberger. Football Second Team Offense Offensive Line Jacob Gipe, Thornapple Kellogg: A sophomore line­ It wasn’t the season any of the Barry County varsity man who TK head coach football teams had hoped for Chad Ruger called his team’s in the fall of 2013. best down-field blocker. Thomapple Kellogg and Gipe never missed a down Maple Valley tied for the all season, and coach Ruger most wins in the county, called him a quick learner with just two each. Hastings who has a great attitude. and Delton Kellogg had one Receivers Israel win apiece, while Lakewood Torres, was edged by rival Ionia in Thornapple Kellogg: A the season-finale to finish play-maker on the outside winless. for the Trojan offense, he But the Vikings showed great improved over the some heart in that final course of the year. game, and every one of the Head coach Chad Ruger county teams has things to called him a go-to player look forward too. A solid who had some big receptions group of youngsters goings a to keep drives alive. good collection of senior Other members of the leaders on the 2013 All- 2013 All-Barry County Barry County Football First Football Second Team and Second Teams. Offense are Delton Kellogg’s Jake Reed and Football First Team Leighton Tobias; Hastings’ Offense Taylor Horton and Jason Running Backs Slaughter; Lakewood ’ s Gabe Connor Collier, Bowen; and Maple Valley ’ s Thornapple Kellogg: A Beau Johnson and Storm junior speedster, Collier led Ewing. the Trojans in rushing with Football First Team 700 yards this season. Defense Voted a captain by his Linebackers teammates, Collier was hon­ Cole Cronkright, orable mention all-confer­ 1 Thornapple Kellogg: ence in the OK Gold in 2013. Cronkright was second on Offensive Line Benjamin, t*ie Trojan team with 60 Jake tackles this year. 1 Thornapple Kellogg: A Head coach Chad Ruger team leader for the Trojans as a junior on the offensive called him a very tough, aggressive, team-leader. He line. earned honorable mention TK head coach Chad all-conference in the OK ■1 Ruger calls Benjamin a Gold as a junior this fall. tough, consistent blocker Kamryn Kidder, who plays smart. Thornapple Kellogg: The Kicker Nick Iveson, Thornapple Trojans’ leading tackler as a senior. He had 65 tackles. Kellogg: A junior, Iveson Coach Ruger called him a connected on 24 of his 25 durable linebacker with extra-point attempts during the season and hit a pair of amazing leadership qualities. Kidder was an all-conference field goals as well. performer in the OK Gold. Iveson also saw limited Defensive Backs action as a running back for Gabe Space, Thornapple the Trojans during the year. Other members of the Kellogg: Space, a senior, had 36 tackles in the defen ­ 2013 All-Barry County Football First Team Offense sive backfield for the Trojan are Delton Kellogg's Blake varsity this fall. He was called an aggres­ Mast and Cameron Tobias; Hastings’ Nate Pewoski and sive defender who is also a sure hitter and tackler Stephen Shaffer; Lakewood’s Tyler Oesch, according to coach Ruger. Punter Charlie Reiser and Doug Garrett Harris, Suntken; and Maple Valley's Thornapple Kellogg: A .2J * * L * Football Second Team Defense Defensive Line Colin Irwin, Thornapple Kellogg: A senior defensive Jessica Thornapple Ziccarello, Kellogg: A senior who was great on defense and on the attack for TK. She led her team in digs with 419 and was second on her team in kills with 392. She led the Trojans in attack­ percentage, passing-percent­ age and serving-perccentage this year. “She also is a captain,” said TK head coach Patty Pohl. “She has done a great job leading by the example she sets both on and off the court.” Other members of the 2013 .All-Barry County Volleyball First Team are Delton Kellogg’s Faith Ferris; and Lakewood's Karly Morris, Vanessa Reynhout, Gabie Shellenbarger, and Charlie Smith. Volleyball Barry County’s best vol­ leyball players from 2013 are only going to get better. Among the 15 girls hon­ ored this year as All-Barry County performers there are only four seniors among the group, a trio of Thomapple Kellogg Trojans and one Maple Valley Lion. That trio of Trojan seniors led their team to one of TK’s best volleyball seasons ever. The Trojans were third in the OK Gold Conference behind highly ranked Wayland and South Christian squads. 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She also had 66 aces, 167 total blocks and 283 digs. She was secondteam all-state last year as a junior. SIGN-ON BONUS gifts! er Volleyball First Team Sydney LeMay, Thornapple Kellogg: A lineman who is under-sized, but tenacious, according to his coach. Coach Ruger said Irwin has a combination of aggres­ siveness and smarts and was a great leader for the team 9 this fall. Other members of the 2013 All-Barry County Football Second Team Defense are Delton Kellogg’s Hunter Chilton and Hunter Smith; Hastings’ Sam Eastman, Keegan Harvath and Zach McMahon; and Maple Valley’s Alec Hosmer and Marcum Terpening. WINE TOURS * BREWERY TOURS BALLOON RID Gift certificates, make great in the Pioneers' gym. The second ranked, in Class B. Wayland team, which gave TK and fits dur­ ing the OK Gold season, ended the season for the defending state champions from Lakewood in the Class B state tournament. The Vikings though had another outstanding regular season, a better one than head coach Kellie Rowland expected after losing•!4 a great senior class to graduation lastA spring. The Vikings once again managed to go through the entire Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season without dropping a single set. Delton Kellogg proved competitive in the Kalamazoo Valley Association in its first year under head coach Alex Culbert. 1 1 Milwaukee. Wl 53218 Volleyball Second Team Holly Dahlke, i Thornapple Kellogg: Dahlke stepped into the set­ ter role as a junior and had a great year for the Trojans, putting up 1,236 assists. Dangerous on the attack as well, Dahlke also had 115 kills and 57 aces. She was second on her team in both blocks and digs, with 64 total blocks and 340 digs through­ out the season. Sydney Krol, Thornapple Kellogg: The emotional leader for the Trojans, Krol had 213 kills, 61 aces, 26 blocks and 294 digs as a senior this fall. ’ “She has been the most positive, vocal presence on the court this year and last, and in volleyball that is a crucial part of the success of any team,'' said head coach Patty Pohl. Other members of the 2013 All-Barry County Volleyball Second Team are Delton Kellogg’s Kristen Mohn; Hastings’ Maddie Dailey, Mary Feldpausch and Erin Goggins; Lakewood’s Taylor VantLand; and Maple Valley’s Hadley Joppie. Boys’ Soccer The Barry County varsity boys’ soccer teams stacked up well with anybody in 2013, even able to hang with some of the top teams in the state at times. Delton Kellogg chased after Hackett Catholic Central at the top of the Kalamazoo Valley Association standings throughout much of the year. In the OK Gold, Hastings finished as the runner-up to South Christian. Hastings had the highlight of the season, knocking off Grand Rapids Christian in the Division 2 district tour­ nament hosted by East Grand Rapids, earning a spot in a rdistrict final “ against the host Pioneers. Lakewood bounced Delton Kellogg from its dis­ trict tournament in Division 3 and went on to play in its fourth straight district cham­ pionship game (the first four district finals in Lakewood history). Thomapple Kellogg and Maple Valley created their own highlights throughout the course of the fall as well. Here is the list of the 2013 All-Barry County varsity boys’ soccer teams. senior captain for the Trojans in the midfield. Williamson was named all-conference in the OK Gold this season and was an all-district honoree as well in Division 2. Other members of the 2013 All-Barry County Boys’ Soccer First Team are Delton Kellogg’s Lucas Hansen and Cole Mabie; Hastings’ Ethan Haywood, Matt Johnson, Brody Madden and Carson Williams; and Lakewood's Drew Durkee, Brady Forman and Daniel Sauers. ,(la & $ I Mli*” 1^ who was solid both offen­ sively and defensively for the Trojans this season. Pohl was named honor­ able mention all-conference in the OK Gold and earned all-district honors as welL Tobias has earned all-con­ ference an all-district honors each of the past two seasons. Other members of the 2013 All-Barry County Boys’ Soccer Second Team are Delton Kellogg’s Keith Malachowski, Jeff Minehart and Austin Tobias; Hastings’ Peter Beck, Aaron Fleischer and Stephen Kendall; Lakewood’s Nate Kauffman; and Maple Valley's Darius Abbott, Joe Eddy and Josh Sanchez. ft it* *5)1 fe to B Girls’ Cross Country Continued next page Tom Thornapple % Tyler Pohl, Thornapple Kellogg: A junior midfielder Williamson, •L Kellogg: A Caleb Sabri, Thornapple Kellogg: A senior captain 'JI top scoring threats from his forward position as a junior, both scoring and distributing the ball. Clark was named all-dis­ trict in Division 2 this sea­ son. for the Trojans, who spent time both in the midfield and on defense. Sabri was named the Trojans’ MVP this fall. He earned all-conference honors in the OK Gold and was named an all-district per­ former as well. Trojans' senior goalkeeper, he kept the Trojans in a num­ ber of contests against tough opponents all throughout the season. Rhoades was named all­ conference at his position in the OK Gold. & ,\r ni Boys’ Soccer Second Team Kyle Clark, Thornapple Kellogg: One of the Trojans’ Thornapple Kellogg’s girls were the runaway champions in Barry County once again, winning the county cross county meet by 21 points over runner-up Hastings. The county meet was squeezed in on a Monday afternoon in between region­ al and the Lower Peninsula State Finals. The Trojan girls hoisted the county trophy two days after winning the Division 2 Regional championship at Fish Creek Sportsman's Club in Carson City, then followed up their county meet win by placing 13th at the Division 2 State Finals. The Trojan girls were the only county girls taking part in the state finals in 2013, but that didn’t mean every­ one else didn't turn in some fine performances. The Trojans were the run­ ners-up to South Christian in the OK Gold Conference, and Hastings placed third in the league standings. Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley battled for position all season long in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Lakewood fin­ ished at the back of the pack in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division, but saw a little hope for the future with a freshman leading the way. The top seven finishers at the Barry County Meet, Boys’ Soccer First Team Andrew Rhoades, Thornapple Kellogg: The w- atttlg litai? Wiiij ‘I, »» ■ % |S«! 2S A KbJU w r •i �From previous page which was hosted by Delton Kellogg at Gilmore Car Museum, fill the All-Barry County First Team. Finishers eight through 14 from the county meet make up the All-Barry County Second Team. Girls’ Cross Country First Team Bryn Beyer, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ top senior, she placed 107th at the Division 2 State Finals with a time of 20:28.9. That time was just a few ticks bet­ ter than the one she earned at her team’s regional race the week before where she placed 22nd. She was 12th at the OK Gold Meet. Beyer placed sixth at the Barry County Meet, finish­ ing in 21:13.06. ?St S& Rachael Thornapple freshman, Gorton was sev­ enth at the Barry County Meet in 21:14.75. Gorton was the third Trojan to finish at the OK Gold Meet, placing tenth at Johnson Park with a time of 21:11.5. She would go on to add a 23rd-place finish at her team’s Division 2 regional meet and a 199th-place fin­ ish at the Division 2 State Finals. ? k. Olivia Thornapple » few 2 > ■< U, ,. Ira*.. «’ ft a *» r « jr H’. i i Vise ■ut»<r“ Mb . MIJR5 •• I it anti test J* igsi 111 ... it IkW* I L—-7 -i A-**. * si J • i Gorton, Kellogg: A IF > Lamberg, Kellogg: Number two all fall for the Trojans as a sophomore. Lamberg finished 84th at the Division 2 State Finals with a time of 20:12.9. She would have been an individual state qualifier even if the TK team hadn’t earned a trip to state thanks to a 15th-place regional time of 20:06.4. in Carson City. Lamberg was third at the Barry County Meet in 20:51.94. Thornapple Kellogg: The time of 21:37.02. • XI Fiona Shea, Thornapple Kellogg: Shea was 11th at ft the Barry County Meet in 21:33.47. A senior, Shea battled for the seventh spot in the Trojans’ line-up all year long. She was number seven for TK, and 30th overall, at the Kenowa Hills Invitational at Grace Will Country Club in August. ft. Shelbi Thornapple Shepherd, Kellogg: Shepherd was 14th at the Barry County Meet in 22:33.22. A senjor, she ended her high school cross country career by placing 158th at the Division 2 State finals with a time of 21:00.5. She was 18th at the OK Gold Meet and 31st at her team’s Division 2 regional meet. Taylor Ward, Thornapple Kellogg: Ward placed eighth at the Barry County Meet in 21:15.87. A junior, Ward turned in a solid performance for TK at the OK Gold Meet, placing 11th in 21:21.0. She finished the season placing 169th at the Division 2 State Finals with a time of 21:10.6. Other members of the 2013 All-Barry County Girls’ Cross Country Second Team are Delton Kellogg’s Marice Stevens; and Hastings’ Rachel Rimer and Katherine Weinbrecht. Boys’ Cross Country 2013 Barry County Meet champion, Walter finished the race at the Barry County Meet in 17:17.22. Walter was the lone boy from the county to eam a spot in the state finals this year, placing one spot shy of * the medals in 31st with a time of 16:32.0 at the Division 2 State Finals in Brooklyn. A senior, he was the OK Gold Conference champion this year, winning the conference meet at Johnson Park in 17:14.6. Other members of the 2013 All-Barfy County Boys' Cross Country First Team are Hastings’ Ronnie Sam Johnson, Collins, Chance Miller and Jake Miller; and Maple Valley’s Andrew Brighton. Boys’ Cross Country Second Team Drayson Beyer, Thornapple Kellogg: Beyer placed 12th at the county meet in 18:21.59. A sophomore, he came on strong at the end of the year placing fifth for his team at the Redhawk Union Invitational and the OK Gold Jamboree at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids. He was also the fifth Trojan to finish at their Division 2 Regional Meet, where he was 60th overall in 18:37.7. Joe Thornapple Gaikema, Kellogg: Gaikema was the third Trojan to finish at the county meet, placing tenth in 18:10.18. A sophomore, Gaikema was 26th at the OK Gold Meet at Johnson Park with a time of 18:52.2. He was fourth for his team there and at its Division 2 Regional Meet where he placed 56th overall in 18:31.5. other foes, they did find some success. Hastings man­ aged to finish in front of its two county-rivals at the Lakewood Invitational this season, and won its OK Gold Conference dual with the Trojan. Here are the 2013 All­ Barry County varsity boys’ tennis first and second teams. First Team Boys’ Tennis Singles Justin Bergstrom, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ team MVP and an all-conference selection in the OK Gold this fall. Bergstrom, a junior took over the first singles spot for TK this year and won six matches. Nate Ryfiak, Thornapple Kellogg: Ryfiak was a junior who moved up into the sec­ ond singles spot for the Trojans during the fall. Head coach Steve Rosenberg said he had a great win at regionals against a very good player from Gull Lake, showing off the he made improvement throughout the season. Other members of the 2013 All-Barry County Boys' Tennis First Team are Mac Clisso, Hastings' Marshall Cherry, James Isola, Connor von der Hoff and Drew White; and Lakewood's Alex Caudy, Parker Haskin. Kaleb Haskin, Makley, Nick Schuiling and Blake Yaeger. The Sun and News, Saturday, November 30, 2013/ Page 13 play,” said coach Rosenberg. very good day at the OK Conference Other members of the Gold helped 2013 All-Barry County Tournament Boys’ Tennis First Team are VanMeter finish as the top Hastings’ Adam Shaeffer, Trojan in the league this fall. Ryan Thornburgh and Blake She fired a 97 to finish in a VanDiver; and Lakewood’s tie for 11th in the league that day. . Ray Altoft. A junior, she was second Girls’ Golf It was a fine season for the on -the Trojan team at its varsity girls' golf teams from Division 3 regional tourna­ ment hosted by Byron Center Hastings and Lakewood. at Railside Golf Club, shoot ­ Lakewood earned its sec­ ond consecutive trip to the ing a 105. Other - members of the Division 3 State Finals, after 2013 All-Barry County besting Lansing Catholic to Girls' Golf Second Team are win its first ever Capital Area Activities Conference Hastings’ Ashley Potter, and Rybiski Courtney White Division champi­ and Slatkin; Samantha onship. Savanah Lakewood's The Vikings placed fourth Ackley and Bryonna Barton. at the state finals, their high­ » & Girls ’ Swimming est placing ever for the pro­ Diving gram, while sophomore It has now been three Emily Barker became the years since the TK/Hastings program's first-ever state medalist and all-state per­ varsity girls’ swimming and diving team has lost a regular former. season dual or invitational. The Viking team was They swept their OK joined by a pair of Saxons at the state finals. Senior Kylee Rainbow Tier II Conference duals once again, then edged Nemetz earned her second Grand Rapids Catholic state medal and was also named all-state in Division Central by six points at the conference meet in Hastings 3. early this month to secure the Both the Saxons and Vikings were also academic championship once again. That wasn't the end for the all-state award winning TK/Hastings team, which teams. Hastings was second to a sent a handful of girls to the tough South Christian squad Division 1 State Finals at Oakland University last in the OK Gold this year, where Thornapple Kellogg weekend. Here are the girls from the also competed. TK/Hastings team who have Girls’ Golf earned the honor of All­ First Team Members of the 2013 All- Barry County. Girls ’ Swimming & Barry County Girls' Golf Diving First Team are Hastings' First Team * Katie Brown and Kylee Hannah Bashore, Nemetz; and Lakewood's Emily Barker, Olivia Barker, TK/Hastings: Bashore fin­ Victoria Hager and Kennedy ished 28th at the Division 1 State Finals in her senior sea ­ Hilley. son in the 100-yard butterfly Girls’ Golf with a time of 1 minute .33 Second Team It was a year of near miss­ Second Team es for the Barry County var­ Boys’ Tennis sity boys’ cross country Singles teams. Braedon Halle, Maple Valley's varsity Thornapple Kellogg: After boys’ cross country team playing second doubles as a won a couple of Kalamazoo freshman, Halle moved up Valley Association jam­ into the third singles spot for borees, but couldn’t hold off TK this fall. Schoolcraft at the conference “He improved his game Amber VanMeter, Walter, Erik See ALL-COUNTY, pg. 15 meet with the Lions hosted at over the summer, and was Thornapple Kellogg: A Kellogg: Thornapple Janie Noah, Thornapple Mulberry Fore Golf Course our third best player. He Another talented freshman Kellogg: Noah, a junior, was in • Nashville, finishing in made the adjustment well to for TK, Walter placed 14th fifth at the Barry County second place behind the Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 singles and continued to at the Barry 5 County Meet in Meet in 21:00.56. Eagles. learn throughout the season, ” 18:36.53. She was the third Trojan Hastings won a tight battle He was 28th at the OK said coach Rosenberg Scott Bloom, O.D. Bard Bloom, O.D. across the finish line at her for second place behind Herich, Hunter Gold Meet in 19:02.7, and he team’s Division 2 regional South Christian in the OK OPTOMETRISTS Kellogg: shaved nearly a minute off Thornapple meet, placing 18th with a Gold Conference, and ended 2 Locations that time (18:09.0) in placing Herich, a junior, started the time of 20:25.5. She was the year by winning the title 46th at the Division 2 -year at doubles and quickly fourth for her team and at the Barry County Meet in moved into the fourth singles Regional Meet in Carson Wayland Hastings 123rd overall with a time of a close three-way contest spot where he played out the City. 216 N. Main 1510 N. Broadway 20:41.6 at the Division 2 between the Saxons, Lions year. Other members of the 792-0515 945-2192 State Finals. She placed 13th an(j Thornapple Kellogg Hunter has some excel2013 All-Barry County at the OK Gold Meet. Trojans. lent skills that will continue Boys ’ Cross Country Second MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED Winchester, Melissa (06801160 TK senior David Walter to develop as he continues to Team Lakewood's are Kellogg: Tbornapple was the lone Barry County Daniel Sauers; and Maple Winchester, a junior, was the boy to earn a spot in the Barry County Meet champi­ Lower Peninsula State Finals Valley’s Micah Bromley, I in Kyle Brumm and Austin o on, crossing the finish line at at Michigan International Rood. I m I CM Gilmore Car Museum in Speedway in Brooklyn, and co CD Boys ’ Tennis 20:04.56. o he missed a state medal by The 2013 varsity boys’ Winchester was the run­ one spot. tennis season wasn't a suc ­ ner-up in the OK Gold The top seven finishers at Conference this season, fin­ the Barry County Meet, cess in terms of wins and ishing behind only Alexis which was hosted by Delton losses for the Barry County Miller of South Christian at Kellogg at Gilmore Car teams, but it was a success. DE BEER i After periods of struggle the conference meet. She fin­ Museum, fill the All-Barry I R E F I N I S H filling a line-up. ished the year with a time of County First Team. Finishers Just 19:39.1 at the Division 2 eight through 14 from the Lakewood and Thornapple One of the first shops in State Finals, which put her in county meet make up the Kellogg were able to find a few more guys to pick up a 35th-place. All-Barry County Second the area to do our part in racket this fall. Other members of the Team. Once again, the Trojans, 2013 All-Barry County Boys’ Cross Country protecting the environment with Vikings and Hastings Girls’ Cross Country First First Team -.-*4 Saxons were battling some Team are Hastings' Kayleigh Luke Noah, Thornapple ECO friendly water bourne of the best teams in the state Collins and Trista Straube. Kellogg: Noah was sixth at throughout the course of the products that are the future Girls’ Cross Country the Barry County Meet, get­ season. » Second Team ting edged by Jake Miller at M »!<• The OK Gold and the and state of the art products Morgan McNutt, the finish line, coming in at • • ••• T G Activities Capital Area ■L Kellogg: Thornapple 17:37.78. WATER1ASF for your automobiles finish! Conference White Division McNutt placed tenth at the There were only two —i a ■ — — CM Barry County Meet in freshmen faster than Noah at (CAAC-White) each had a ■■ 9-151 pair of teams finish in the top 21:22.53. the Trojans’ Division 2 J 16 at the Division 4 State ►< AJunior, who was seventh regional race this fall, as he for TK at the Barry County placeci 4jst in 18:01.8. He Finals, led by Lansing SI. Meet, contributed through­ was also the third-fastest Catholic’s fourth-place fin­ X ^***»—• Ed Pawloski Jr. Owner ish. Portland was seventh, out the season. She was also freshman at the OK Gold seventh for her team a the Meet, placing 11th in South Christian eighth and 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • ww.edsbody.com Grand Rapids Catholic OK Gold jamboree at 18:11.8. Central 16th. Y THRU FRIDAY Riverside Park in Grand Walter, David When the teams took on Rapids where she turned in a < WE WE GONE GREEN! * EG ftATIMASE* THINNER WATtRSASt* 616-891-0150 * W' a*. __________ mom �-- Page 14/The Sun and News. Saturday, November 30, 2013 Book sale, gift wrapping offered to holiday shoppers The Thornapple Trail Association invites area resi­ dents to “wrap-up" parties Thursday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Thomapple Kellogg School and community library. Volunteers will have wrapping paper and tape on hand to assist visitors in wrapping gifts. Donations are appreciated and any money raised will go to sup­ port future projects. “We are looking forward to helping people prepare for the holiday season and let­ ting them know more about the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail," said Thomapple Trail Association President Michael Gormley. The wrap-up parties take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 12, and 9:30 a.m. until noon Saturday, Dec. 14. In addi­ tion, children will be able to create holiday cards Saturday. The Beacon Society will host a book sale Thursday, I ¥ I I Wheel Alignments Auto Glass Installation Insurance Work Welcome Visa & MasterCard Accepted Over 30 years experience brucesframe.com I O) (D rm CM 8 o ZS5-8595 KMl ■■T 4 415 2nd • Middleville Caledonia middle school students compete solo and ensemble festival Orchestra students from Caledonia's Duncan Lake and Kraft Meadows middle schools participated in District 10 solo and ensem­ ble at North Rockford Middle School Nov. 16. * Kraft Meadows students who received first division ratings were eighth grader Ian Klug and seventh graders Audrey Guinn and TylerAnn VanderMolen. Eighth graders who received a second division rating were McKenzie Collier and Kirsten Birman. Seventh graders who received a second division rating were Ethan Green, Jonelle Shannon and Sarah Winestock. Duncan Lake students who received first division ratings were eighth graders Winston Wiebel and Olivia Kelley. 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The Beacon Society is the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library friends group. “In this sale, there are lots of ‘like new' books that would make great gifts," said Beacon Society President Judy Hendrickson. “We also have some paperbacks that would be humorous “gag" gifts for your holiday par­ ties." Paperback books will be 25 cents each, and hardcover books $1 each. Funds raised go to support programs at the library like “March is Reading Month” and the Kraft Middle School orchestra students competing at the solo and ensemble contest recently are (from left) summer reading programs. Ethan Green, Audrey Guinn, TylerAnn VanderMolen, Jonelle Shannon, McKenzie Collier, Kirsten Birman and Ian The library is located at Klug. Not available for the photo was Sarah Winestock. r L* - r* £ • | F- I . in ‘ r— • F ‘ T• 3885 Bender Road. It is part of the Thomapple Kellogg High School, but there is a separate entrance to the library off Bender Road. / • • • • $ fa Sale Reg. Manicure & Pedicure Reg. $35 Full Set Reg. $30 Deluxe Pedi Reg. $35 Reg. Mani w/Shellac Reg.$25 Reg. Pedi w/Shellac Reg. $35 P4 $30 , $25 $30 C $20 \ $30 Sports Editor The members of the Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings varsity girls' swimming and diving team hung around for day two of the Division 1 State Finals and hoped they'd have a reason to cheer. TK/Hastings sophomore Libby Betcher finished 17th in the preliminary heat of the 100-yard breaststroke Friday at Oakland University. The top 16 swimmers earned a spot in Saturday's finals. If one swimmer chose not to, or couldn’t, compete in the finals Betcher would get the spot. All 16 girls took off with the gun Saturday. Betcher set a new personal record in her race Friday, touching the wall in 1 minute 8.18 seconds. That was a time that would have been good for 12th-place if it had been matched in Saturday's final. “Everyone we took had their best times. Their fastest just wasn’t fast enough," said TK/Hastings head coach Carl SchoesseL Not fast enough to score, but they were fast enough to make some history. Hannah Bashore, a senior, set a new school-record with her time of 1 minute .33 seconds in the 100-yard butterfly I Friday. That put her in 28thplace. The TK/Hastings team of Kayla Kroells, Betcher, Bashore and Kourtney Dobbin was 21st in the 200yard medley relay with a time of 1:53.32. Farmington Hills Mercy won the Division 1 state championship with 271 points. Saline was second with 251, followed by Ann Arbor Skyline 177, South Lyon 169, Rockford 127, Zeeland 126, Waterford United 118, Clarkston 112, Lake Orion 109 and Salem 95 in the top ten. I. * r •i I I �The Sun and News, Saturday, November 30, 2013/ Page 15 For Sale Business Services Help Wanted QUALITY BUILT & LO­ CALLY MADE: white cedar BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING KAMPS HARDWOODS, A SWIVEL ROCKER: $30, ex- Sharpened. Durkee Lumber, Alto, MI (616)868-6026. ALL-COUNTY, continued from page 13 She was also ninth in the OK Rainbow Tier II confer­ ence meet in the 100-yard 100-yard breaststroke at the backstroke with her time of league meet. Lauren Ricketts, 1:06.57. L A sophomore She was also a part of the^ TK/Hastings: runner-up team in the 200- who had a pair of top ten finyard freestyle relay and the ishes at the OK Rainbow third-place team in the 400- Tier II Meet. She was eighth in the 50yard freestyle relay. Brie Sheldon, yard freestyle with a time of Hayley Bashore, TK/Hastings: The top diver 27.23 seconds and tenth in TK/Hastings: A freshman, for the Trojans for much of the 100-yard backstroke in 1:13.28. she finished fifth in the 200- her senior year. Schullo, She was fourth at the OK Samantha Scnulio, yard freestyle at the confer­ meet with a time of Rainbow Tier II Conference TK/Hastings: A junior, ence L__ Meet with a score of 284.90. Schullo was 19th at the OK 2:08.37. Marissa Swanson, Rainbow Tier II Meet in She also helped the 200-yard TK/Hastings: A senior, she 1:29.83. TK/Hastings She was also a contributor freestyle relay team to a run­ had a pair of top ten finishes ner-up finish at the confer­ at the OK Rainbow Tier II to the freestyle relay teams throughout the year. ence meet and the 400-yard Meet. McKayla Sheldon, She was fifth in the 100freestyle relay team to a Sheldon was ■L yard freestyle with a time of TK/Hastings: third-place finish. 12th in the 100-yard breast59.15 and ninth in the 200Betcher, Libby stroke at the OK Rainbow TK/Hastings: A sophomore, yard freestyle in 2:11.41. Tier II Meet, finishing in Tuokkola, Jennifer Betcher ended her year with a 17th-place time of 1 minute TK/Hastings: She finishes 1:22.06. She also had a 15th-place 8.18 seconds at the Division third at the OK Rainbow Tier 1 State Finals in the 100-yard II Meet in both the 200-yard finish in the 200-yard indi­ breaststroke. She also was a freestyle and the 500-yard vidual medley as a senior at the conference meet. part of the 200-yard medley freestyle. Shinavier, Laura She set a school-record in relay team which placed 21 st L A TK/Hastings: senior the 500-yard freestyle in at the state finals. who’s top individual perShe was third in the 100- both events this season. formance at the OK Rainbow Girls ’ Swimming & yard breaststroke at the con­ Tier II Meet came in the 100Diving ference meet and third in the yard backstroke, where she Second Team 200-yard individual medley. finished 13th with a time of seconds and was a part of the 200-yard medley relay team which placed 21st. She holds the school­ record in the 200-yard indi­ vidual medley and earned all-conference honors in part with a winning time of 1:00.52 at the conference meet. i; i I •I Katie Beauchamp, Abbie Brower, A good L TK/Hastings: A senior diver • TK/Hastings: for the TK/Hastings team, she helped the squad to a couple dual-meet wins dur­ ing the course of the season. She had scores of over 140 in TK/Hastings’ wins over Calvin Christian, West Catholic and Grand Rapids Catholic Central. sprinter in her junior year, she was 12th at the OK Rainbow Tier II Meet in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 27.94 seconds. Her top finish came in the 100-yard freestyle though, where she was tenth in 1:01.25. Dobbin, Kourtney TK/Hastings: A junior, she Madi . Cole, I TK/Hastings: Scored for the competed in the Division 1 State Finals with the 200yard medley relay team which placed 21st. That group finished second in the OK Rainbow Tier II as well. Dobbin add an individual finishes of fifth in the 50yard freestyle and sixth in the 100-yard freestyle at the conference meet, and was a part of the runner-up team in the 200-yard freestyle relay. Trojan team in 15th-place at the OK Rainbow Tier 11 Meet in the 500-yard freestyle with her time of 6:33.86. She also placed 21 st in the 200-yard freestyle at the con­ ference meet. Kayla Kroells, TK/Hastings: Individually she finished third in the 50yard freestyle and eighth in the 100-yard freestyle at the conference meet, and was also a part of the runner-up finishes in the 200-yard med­ ley relay and the 200-yard freestyle relay. Kroells went to the state finals with the 200-yard medley relay team which fin­ ished 21st in the state in Division 1. •I £ •«*<* Lauren Kroells, TK/Hastings: A freshman, I she was the runner-up in the Katie Kelly, TK/Hastings: Kelly, a soph- omore, had a pair of top 20 finishes at the OK Rainbow Tier II Meet. She was 20th in the 100yard butterfly and 19th in the 500-yard freestyle, Raelee Olson, TK/Hastings: Another one of the team's top diver's, Olson was 11 th at the confer­ ence meet with a score of 234.60. She was the team's top diver in its dual with Ottawa Hills, Samantha Richardson, TK/Hastings: A fast fresh­ man, Richardson finished fifth in the 100-yard butterfly at the OK Rainbow Tier 11 Meet with a time of 1:09.42. Seamless gutter. 50 Colors. chairs. Rocking chairs, Adir­ Free Estimates. Since 1959, igs, benches, ondack, swings, 269-945-0004 pub tables wi tn chairs and www.bleameaves.com more. Dave Yonker (269)948-7921 www.crookedcreekwoodworking.com CHAINSAW CHAINS ercise machine, elliptical $60. addiCONSTRUCTION: (616)328-2901 tions, remodeling, roofing, doors/windows, siding, i Estate Sale nnlp hAms & decks. Licensed pole bams ESTATE/MOVING SALES: builder 20 years. 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ALTO • 868-6336 swanz.niqhthawk @yahoo.com www.NiqhthawkFootl.com * �Page 16/The Sun and News, Saturday, November 30, 2013 to applause by the board and »!• attendees. Rodriguez also announced that the school’s FFA pro­ gram was recognized as a National Chapter 2013 Award Program from the National FFA Organization (see related story). Board members reviewed budget final revisions, and discussed the potential for a facility needs assessment, a recommendation of which will be presented at the next board meeting, Dec. 12. The board approved the hiring of Stephanie Jones, a sideline cheer coach; Emily Dingman, assistant cheer coach; and Brian Gorby, assistant wrestling coach. The board also approved a leave of absence for parapro­ fessional Jeri Jousman and bus driver Katie Einberger, and accepted the resignation of Jenny Jonkman, freshman volleyball coach. PROGRAM, continued from page 1 I ; I I the different personalities of each of the peer assign­ ments.” “Not to mention, 1 have made some new friends this year,” added Caitlyn Dukesherer. “When I hear students talk about patience and giving their attention to the needs of others, well, it’s inspiring to us all,” said Tim Morris, board trustee. Board members gave glowing accolades to the stu­ dents present at the meeting, declaring the program’s highly positive impact, as a whole, to the community and to the schools. “We recognize the willing­ ness of students to give of themselves to help special needs students,” said Randy Rodgriquez, Calendonia Schools Superintendent. “We are very proud of your lead­ ership and commitment to this program. We laid out the program structure and the students took it from there.” LINKS who serve as peer supports often make improvements in their own academic competence, increase their awareness and understanding of disabilities, develop stronger social skills and foster a more positive school climate. “Pursuant to social sci­ ences, LINKs benefits stu­ dents by gaining the academic and social experiences employers .and universities are looking for,” said Lienesch. “They develop personal leadership skills and are per­ ceived as a positive influence within their school climate and community,” added Mike Patterson, board president, who thanked the students. Continuing with positive •It Students enrolled in the LINK program at Caledonia High School are (from left) Caitlyn Dukesherer, McKenna Maynard, Helene Miller, Annie Muscatell, Marisa Rauch, Dino Puzic, Ashley Beauchamp, and Alex Burnham; with Principal Tim Glazier (seated), impacts to the school and community at Tuesday’s meeting, Rodriguez said Caledonia High School students and students from across the United States were given an opportunity to par­ ticipate in the Hour of Code program held during Computer Science Education Week in December, 2012. With programming litera- cy a key to furthering stu­ dents' technological future, the Hour of Code campaign was launched to prepare stu­ dents for the 21st century. “Over 2 million students participated in the activity, learning how to write code All for computers, aligning with the already evidentiary trend towards electronic and tech­ nological careers of the near future,” said Rodgriguez, “and our school was awarded $10,000 for electronic and technological equipment for the school, the funds of which will be used to expand the ‘fun lab' and provide tools for student learning.” “We are the only school in Michigan to receive this award, and that is pretty impressive,” said Rodgriguez 0% FOR 36 MONTHS • 0% FOR 36 MONTHS • 0% FOR 36 MONTHS • 0% FOR 36 MONTHS • 0% FOR 36 MONTHS E M LIZ 4X4, leather, moon roof, loaded, 122,000 ml. If? IF 1 *- r ill* -■■ - "W 19,995 r V) z NOV. - DEC. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 138th year Middleville council shoots down proposal to reduce millage rate and cut 2014 budget by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer During the Middleville Village Council meeting Tuesday, council members Joyce Lutz and Sue Reyff had hoped to discuss their alternative budget proposal budget that would reduce the millage rate fdr residents from 12.5 mils to 11.5 mils. Their council colleagues, however, quickly quashed that plan, saying they didn’t think the proposal was feasi­ ble at this time. The majority of the coun­ cil voted to consider the orig­ inal proposed budget submit­ ted by Village Manager Rebecca Fleury three weeks ago which retains the current 12.5 millage rate. That budg­ et will be considered for adoption at the next village council meeting on Dec. 17. Lutz and Reyff voted against that resolution on Tuesday, with member council Shannon Endsley absent. iG dliV bm/T OYO -w I bsri gbud tUim moil IT rworf ! isrft jinidJ B sid 1T >v lio |kni bst 4 LSI // Jo qobn nuoo sluJ JfidJ rfliw TfirfP. “I want to have a little buffer, I want to have a little more in our funds that what we have now," said council member Mike Lytle. “I'm a taxpayer too. There's not one person here who wants to pay more taxes, but we're not. We're keeping the millage rate the same as it has been." Lutz claims the council promised voters they would reduce the millage rate from 12.5 mils to 11.5 mils when the village came out of a deficit elimination plan. This year, the village has com­ pleted that plan and does have a positive fund balance in the general fund. Other council members, however, said no such prom­ ise was ever made and it a doesn’t make sense to go back into a deficit, which the 11.5-mil budget would do unless cuts are made. Fleury had prepared two proposed budgets, one using the 11.5- mil levy as well as one using the 12.5-mil figure. “I’m sure there are resi­ dents who would want a little more buffer in their own budgets too,” responed Reyff to Lytle’s comment. Lutz and Reyff created their own 11.5-mil budget proposal calling for several cuts to reduce overall expenses. They did not fol­ low the proposed budgets prepared by Fleury using instead the most recent vil­ lage expenditure and revenue report. “We followed the expecta­ tions for this year," said Lutz. “The expenditure and revenue report shows what •It we have taken in and what we've spent so far this year.” Lutz claimed she didn't have a budget proposal to work from that all other council members received months ago. The proposal by Lutz and Reyff cut nearly $32,000 from the budget. Their proposal reduces the village attorney budget for the village council from $18,000 to $16,000. It would also reduce the non-depart- mental office budget from $10,400 to $9,000, the attor­ ney budget for non-depart­ mental from $25,500 to $23,000, and the interfund transfer to the major street fund from $50,000 to $48,000. In planning and zoning, Lutz and Reyff would cut the consultant fees in half from $14,500 to $7,250, noting that the village is hoping to hire a planner to share with Wayland replacing Catherine Getty who was shared between the township and village. They also want to cut the planning and zon­ ing conference and training budget from $1,000 to $500 and the dues and subscrip­ tion fees from $1,000 to $500. Travel and lodging would also be reduced from $2,000 to $1,000 and attor­ ney fees for planning and zoning would be reduced from $8,000 to $7,000. Parks recreation and would also take a hit, reduc­ ing contractual services from $311,500 to $300,000. Still, Lutz and Reyff acknowledged they need to find another $2,924 to cut to balance the budget. They offered solutions including using general fund balances to cover the deficit, having the council consider together where those additional cuts should be made, or instruct­ ing Fleury as village manag­ er and finance director to find ways to make the budg­ et balance. “She’s [Fleury] the profes­ sional, she should be able to find that small amount,’’ said Lutz. “1 don’t know why you people aren't more willing to get this down. Three of you spent money we didn't have for years and that's the rea­ son we had to raise the millage rate at all. I would think you would be eager to get it back down.” Lytle suggested Reyff and Lutz give up their salaries if they want to balance the budget. member Council Ed Schellinger said he didn't understand how Lutz and Reyff came up with the budget based on the 2013 expenditure report. “How can you construct a list of reductions on a budget without a budget?" he asked. The expenditure report is not a budget.” Lutz said she could only use information she had available. “I can explain it to you, but I can't make you under­ told Lutz stand,” Schellinger. Council member Phil VanNoord said he's not in favor of making any cuts to the budget and prefers keep­ ing the millage rate the same as it has been at 12.5 mils. He said there were several points council members should remember when con­ sidering the budget. steady is Inflation VanNoord 1 inted out and taxable values on personal will probably property decline, he feels. VanNoord also reminded council members that there are tax tri­ bunals taking place currently that could have a large impact on the village rev­ enues. He said the council also needs to consider unfunded liabilities and uncertain costs of health pre­ miums. See BUDGET, page 2 I ♦ Middleville planning commission, council work on zoning ordinance amendments ieO POOQI lirloiM rtolM lA srit Deb Schmucker (left) of the Michigan Farm Bureau nizes Alexandria iSchut as the state winner in the •It rec Michigan FFA Discussion Meet sponsored by the Michigan Farm Bureau Young Farmers Committee at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids. Caledonia earns repeat state FFA championship ioino£ bormo HH orii niigA lobsoJ bfunD £I0£ □bokD j LAI A V Caledonia High School senior Alexandria Schut earned another state honor in the FFA by winning the FFA Discussion Meet as a part of the Michigan Farm Bureau Agricultural Career and Leadership Conference in Grand Rapids Dec. 2. The 2012 state winner was Caledonia FFA alumnus Ken VandenBout. A group of 18 state tinal- •It ists competed for six spots in the final round held at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Schut was selected from the field as a finalist and then proceeded to win the state contest. The discussion meet is an event where students discuss agricultural issues with the topics focusing on careers and leadership in agriculture, by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Several revisions and updates to existing zoning ordinances are being consid­ ered by the Village of Middleville. Members of the planning commission worked on the changes for several months before submitting the pro­ posal to the village council for further review and approval. “The new zoning ordi­ nance is a modest refinement of the existing ordinance and continues to support and implement the land use vision set forth in the master a plan, said Lynee Wells, planning consultant with Williams and Works, in a memo written _____ to the council about the proposed changes. Council members got their first chance to discuss the revisions at Tuesday's com­ mittee of the whole meeting. They said there is a lot of information to go over and there were also some proposed changes submitted by •It the village attorney. The planning commission has not had a chance to see the changes proposed by the attorney and the council opted to delay its vote on the proposed changes until the planning commission has business owners to allow them limited to just along time to review. digital signs with the appro ­ Main Street as proposed. Council members did priate dimensional standards member Council Ed make comments about a cou­ and lighting features. Schellinger said he's stayed ple oT the proposed changes. • Allow for first floor resi­ at many different bed and Most of their discussion cen­ dential in the village when breakfasts and they aren't tered around timing of elec­ located on certain streets always along the most trav ­ tronic signs and how often other than Main Street. eled road in a community. the messages could change. • Include a non-conform­ Other changes key member Council Phil ing signs clause to facilitate include: VanNoord said he thought out-of-date signs conforming • Identification of all uses. the village's sign at the cor­ with new standards • All special land uses ner of Main Street and M-37 • Added community facili­ include specific review stan ­ may change a little too infre­ ties as a permitted use in sev ­ quently with an eight-second dards. eral districts to allow village• Addition of mixed use to delay. But he said he was owned or related uses in cer­ the uses permitted along Mconcerned with the proposal tain parts of the community. 37 in the commercial district. to amend the ordinance The village council will • Modernized application allowing for messages to send the proposal back to the process by requiring digital change every two seconds. village planning commission submittals in addition to “That's too fast,” said and expects the ordinance paper for easy tracking, VanNoord. “I think it needs amendments to return for reporting and archiving. to be increased.” consideration at the Jan. 14 • Clarified the sign ordi ­ Wells said in her memo council meeting. nance with input from area that the planning commis­ sion had several conversa­ tions about the electronic signs and messages and worked with village busi­ nesses to determine what was most desirable and what would be best for the village. • Middleville investigates possible She said the planning com. . ban on bow and arrow use in village mission may need to revisit • Orangeville Township meeting that decision before the pro­ posal comes back to the vil­ gets a ‘headliner’ lage council in January. • Township board meeting a Council members also lesson in government said they liked the idea of allowing bed and breakfast • Winter sports teams previewed establishments within the village, but don’t want to see I B In This Issue... i r r * 7 14 �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 7, 2013 T R I! 1 3 z JiF i r. — — r * ir■ ■V to £ a Girl Scouts deliver Thanksgiving meals Girl Scout Troop 3088 of Middleville helped make Thanksgiving brighter for three local families. The Junior troop consists of fourth and fifth graders at Page Elementary. They collected food to provide a complete Thanksgiving meal to three families within the Thornapple Kell •It [• school district. The food was delivered to each family Wednesday, Nov. 27. Pictured with some of the food collected are (from left) Courtney Haveman, Ellie Rogers, Kenzee Knight, Lydia Cole, Addy Knight, Lilly Nowinsky, Chloe Teachout, Sierra Jahnke, Maggie Burmania, Emma Parsons and Megan Chinavare. BUDGET, continued from page 2 “Rebecca and her staff have done a great job getting us through this deficit plan,” concluded VanNoord. “We are gradually coming out of it and there is a little bit of balance left, but we need to continue to grow that so that we have something like a rainy day fund. “I’m not in favor of any cuts whatsoever. I don’t even want to talk about any cuts. It’s a waste of time. We owe GREAT RATES & LOCAL SERVICING Dann Mulder TKHS Honors Choir to perform for GFWC women • Personal Service • Experienced Lenders • No Application Fee . The Thomapple Kellogg Honors Choir will provide the entertainment for the General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Area for the club’s monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 13 Call Dann Mulder at 616.891.2530 or apply at www.unitedbankofmichigan.com NML5#133188 tt UNITED DANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION -hr. it to our residents of the vil­ lage to go forward with this proposed budget,” said Van Noord holding up the budget prepared by Fleury and staff using 12.5 mils. The council will consider the proposed budget at its Dec. 17 meeting. The meet­ ing begins at 7 p.m. in the village hall. at Yankee Springs Golf Course. For more information about the club, go to www.gfwcgunlake.org or call 616-822-2874. rZz jL ■TtZ I s’A c ) FT 1 a > I V3 * r ;x. 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I $ * , r® Middleville investigates possible ban on bow and arrow use in village by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Firearm use is already banned in the village of Middleville, but now village officials are considering whether bows and arrows should also be included in the ban. SgL Tony Stein with the Barry County Sheriff Department’s Middleville unit, brought the question to the council during its committee-of-the-whole meeting Tuesday. He said he's received an increasing num­ ber of calls about bow and arrow use in the village, adding that certain risks are associated with the weapons. “A bow and arrow does not constitute a firearm,” said Stein. “Our ordinance only prohibits the discharge of firearms in the village. Do you want bow and arrow‘to be included?” Stein said some of the high-powered bow and arrows today are just as deadly and potentially haz­ ardous within the village as a firearm. Council member Mike Lytle said there are a number of people in the village who set up targets in their back yards and target practice with their bow and arrow. I had a neighbor once with a short back yard and his arrows kept ending up in my yard,” said Lytle. Stein said it seems like there are increasing numbers of people hunting with bows and arrows. Council members said they want to find out how other nearby communities have handled the matter. They’ll gather more informa­ tion and discuss the issue again in January. In other matters, council member Sue Reyff suggested ll “With Approved Wes tents ■ i z *' '.iip. L changing the way the council allows public input at its reg­ ular council meetings. Currently, the council offers a time at the beginning of the meeting for people to speak to items that are on the agenda. A separate time at the end of the meeting is open for information not on the agenda. Reyff said she would rather see the comment peri­ ods open to any comments at either time. Village Attorney Mark Nettleton said the council has the option to allow that and said the village is meet­ ing the requirements of the open meetings act by allow­ ing public input. “You have a very liberal policy in having two public comment periods,” said Nettleton. “ You are doing a lot more than a lot of other municipalities.” In addition to the set pub- lie comment times. Village Manager Rebecca Fleury reminded council it is up to the discretion of the village council president to allow comments at any other time during the meeting and dis­ cussions. Fleury said Charlie Pullen has been very good about allowing those com­ ments when appropriate. Reyff said she’s con­ cerned residents aren't get­ ting to say all that’s on their minds and should have the opportunity to speak to the council before decisions are made. The council will recom­ mend at its next council meeting that changes to pub­ lic comments be made, allowing all types of public comments at the beginning and end of the meeting. If approved, the change will take affect in January. iga I - .^sa jastp V iilitii itiitlrG fl S3I23B I Ihjfl fl > hiibh stiff' 1| hi I Noah named TKHS 2013 DAR Recipient Patriotism, service, dependability, leadership — the Daughter of the American Revolution Award has long tic for such qualities which stood are found within its recipients. Thornapple Kellogg High recently School announced Carly Noah as the winner of this distinction for 2013. Carly is involved in many activities at TKHS, such as student council and National Honor Society. She is the varsity tennis captain and is the current senior class vice pres­ ident. In her spare time, Carly enjoys skiing, reading and crafts. She is involved in Young Life and is a waitress at Carveth Village. I I Iq I I 8k S hsS; j■ !S: Carry Noah Carly plans to attend Michigan State University in the fall. She hopes to work in the editing/publishing field. She is the daughter of Dr. Christopher and Ann Noah. - . . •• to »/ ••I �The Sun and News, Saturday, December 7, 2013/ Page 3 Orangeville Township meeting gets a ‘headliner by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Recognizing what he thought to be a star in the audience at Tuesday's Orangeville Township meet­ ing, Trustee Robert Perino had a special request of visit­ ing County Commissioner Jim DeYoung. “Can 1 get an eight-by-10 glossy portrait of you? asked the good-natured Perino in reference to DeYoung's recent exposure in the media. The question pre-empted DeYoung’s county board update to the township board. “Ah, my infamous pic­ ture,” said DeYoung, of the flap that arose over his request to attend county meetings by teleconference while out of town. “This was all ado about hardly noth­ IJfl 1 J 1 11 f L A * ---------- I •Ik. ' I afc asJntaii ’’ a xstBi ■sng- itxsr r ar £ ii 3 rsias? liriu- k X • ing.” Supervisor Township Tom Rook, however, refer­ ence the “ado” later in the meeting when he shared a letter to the editor of J-Ad Graphics written by Jim Brown, Hastings Charter Supervisor “Now that the uproar sur­ rounding Commissioner DeYoung has died down," Brown wrote, “maybe it's time to take a studied and serious look at his remote representation request." Suggesting a citizens committee be formed to thoroughly research and explore the legalities and possible procedure of this subject, Brown wrote that, “a plan could be put on the ballot for a vote of the Barry County residents. They are the ones affected from a financial and representational standpoint." DeYoung commissioner report noted that board appointments for Parks and Recreation, Charlton Park Village and Museum, and the Barry County Animal Shelter are expiring at the end of this year, and the commission had made rec­ ommendations to fill nine positions on three county boards and committees fol­ lowing 11 applicant inter­ views during their commitmeeting tee-of-the-whole Tuesday. continued. DeYoung, describing that next year the millage for Charlton park will be coming up for renew­ al. There has been a discus­ sion about Charlton Park's current involvement in a strategic planning process and in an upcoming millage request — either as part of a countywide parks and recreation millage or Charlton Park's own millage levy, which expires in 2016 DeYoung stated that, there is very little support for this from Charlton Park board." Perino said he did not think the measure would pass if the entities were com­ bined, and DeYoung dis­ agreed, stating he was in support of the suggestion. DeYoung said the millage will be coming up for renew­ al in 2015 or 2016, and dis­ cussion on the subject should begin in the spring. Perino shared his opinion, “one of the issues we felt, was the township wasn't get­ ting any money from parks and recreation or county. In trying to provide outreach money for the township, the commission should resurrect the grant application option discontinued last year.” DeYoung agreed that dis­ cussion should be done on the suggestion from Perino, In other business Tuesday, Rook informed the board that the yearly Barry County Road Commission meeting for Orangeville will be Jan. 14, 2014. The township will request that the road commission hold the meeting at the Orangeville Hall, like it did last year. Rook also reported that Orangeville was a member 46 of the Gun Lake Authority, which is a undergoing union negotiations at this time. Contracts end on 12-31-13. The group is still looking for a union representative, as required by law. Moving on to additional business, Dan Boulter, fire chief, requested approval to hire Robert Sprague, volun­ for firefighter teer r Orangeville township. The request was approved, bringing the total number of available firefighters within the township to 21. Also, Boulter explained that the fire department is looking into installing anoth­ er hydrant for filling of the tanker trucks. There are six that are available in the township, however, according to Boulter, two are only usable depending on the water-table at the time and two more are difficult to access/exit with a full 2000 gallon tanker. Alice Kelsey shared that the library had purchased through the recent fundraising activity, 12 trees that are now decorated and Kelsey invited the board to come and vote for their favorite decorated tree. Perino asked about the Mich card program that is in discontinued being Michigan. Perino said the Martin Library had asked the Delton library to continue with the program allowing members from different townships to check out books in the two location, regardless of resi­ dence. “Delton is the key, but they have chosen not to participate,” commented Perino. “They have said we are not eligible to use their library, and they will be charging non-township residents to use the facility. 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This meeting is especially or for parents useful guardians of juniors and seniors planning to attend col­ leges or universities. Financial aid experts from Davenport University will present information and answer questions concerning available financial aid, loans, and the completion of financial aid forms. Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation and Barry Community Foundation members also will be presenting local scholarship opportunities. Although the financial aid form is completed during a student’s senior year, parents and guardians of juniors are also encouraged to attend the presentation in order to get a head start on the financial aid drive was a huge success, with another one planned for this weekend at the two Family Fare locations and at Whites grocery from 11-4, on Saturday,' Saturday/ said Gregersen. “We have collected more food and cash this year than any previous year. The extra money will help us purchase more food for the food pantry." Rook gave a quick update on the efforts of the township to connect with the DNR. watercraft “Regarding buoys, there is no new infor­ mation from DNR at this time, we are waiting on guid­ ance from them," noted Rook. Cory Ribble, website administrator confirmed the correct number is listed on the website for Rook. A few people had called the treasur­ er saying the number was incorrect. Rook closed the last town­ ship board meeting of the year by giving a hearty ‘thank you' to all the board members, on working well together, and to all the vol­ unteers and community par­ ticipation within the town­ ship. “Merry Christmas, see you next year." The next scheduled town­ ship meeting will be Jan. 7. Three fires damage two more Middleville homes water damage throughout the house. He said a dog died after the second fire at the home. There were no other injuries reported, r Middleton said the blazes are under investigation by the Middleville officers from the Barry County Sheriffs Department and fire offi­ cials. Caledonia, Hastings and Freeport fire departments assisted at the scene along with Barry County Sheriffs and Department the Middleville Department of Public Works. Another blaze Nov. 29 caused considerable damage to a two-story home at about midnight on Friday, Nov. 29. The home is located at 2205 are definitely separate blazes Kiser Road, Middleville. Middleton said a man, and caused considerable the home, woman and adult child were damage to the destroying a basement bed­ able to escape the home Damage to without injury. room and causing smoke and by Julie Makarewicz I. Staff Writer Two separate fires caused damage to the same home this week in Middleville and a third fire caused damage to near another home Middleville according to Township Thornapple Emergency Services Chief Dave Middleton. Fire officials were called twice this week to the home at 348 Lloyd Court. The first call was Sunday afternoon when fire officials put out a blaze that started in a basement bedroom. They were called back to the same home Dec. 3 for a separate fire two days later in the same area of the home, according to Middleton. Middleton said the fires the home is estimated at $25,000 with another $20,000 in lost contents. Middleton said that fire appears to have started in the chimney. Caledonia, Hastings and Wayland fire departments assisted at that blaze. Middleton said it’s been a very busy few weeks for Thomapple Township Fire officials. Since Nov. 17, Middleton said the depart­ ment has been called to fires that resulted in 11 damage claims by property owners including the blaze near Gun Lake on Nov. 17 that destroyed three trailers and damaged four others during the November wind storm. Another fire on Nov. 19 destroyed a two-story home on Main Street in downtown Middleville. Middleton said that, fortu­ nately, there have been no injuries with any of the fires. ’W'x ’WX i c- are part of the Martin dis­ trict, we should be able to borrow books from other libraries.” Kelsey responded with, “Each library has to agree to participate." board out Finishing reports, Marlene Gregersen informed the board of the Community Orangeville Outreach programs' success stories. Highlighting the activity OCO, of the Gregersen shared that the food pantry has served 350 families this year, and the soup's on program serves an average of 110 people each Wednesday. “The most recent food • —• * =—■ “ I I ’ •• M * -4 •• Grandmas 1 A 45'4 4 W w rw ** fere u- * i : ••• • • £ 1 1 .. . 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JWaa *Fi!w Bible ^Church 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 11:15 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages Lakeside •8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto Elementary Youth meets 2nd Thurs. @ 6 p.m. A Place for Family & Friends "Celebrating 50 Years in 2012” 10:00 a.m. Worship, Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays @ 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays @ 6 p.m. Rev. Jodie R. Flessner, Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 616-891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.ore (616) 891-8661 Community Church Sunday School for all ages 6201 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship •It . .9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ Pastor David Bosscher .10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Midweek Prayer Pastor, Dave Deets _______________ www.lakesidecommnity.org vvvvh’. whifneyvi llebible.org oship warms tneheart > r- I —— -4 < I . i Saturday: 6:00pm Sunday: 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:0$ I ^cornerstone r. > church www.cornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org - 616-868-0621 middlevillecrc.org Middleville United Methodist Church 9:00. a.m. Sunday Service Children's ministry during worship Pastor Tony Shumaker Yankee Springs Bible Church Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) _____ * D 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer • 10:00 A.M. Holy Communion Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 www.umcmiddleville.o IFCA UmMATIOWU Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 r 6:45 p.m. 4935 Whitneyville Ave Located between 52' ! and 48" St. "A FRIENDLY ■ » NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" 111 Church St. Office: (269)795-9266 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Church Morning Worship Service.... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service...... 5:30 p.m. Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netmlnlstries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 I 6:00 p.m. Whitneyville 708 W. Main Street 1 j 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday AWANA Church Office: (616) 868-6402 4 k ; 5 9:30 a.m. Jr. & Sr. Youth Group MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED P MIDDLEVILLE SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9:30am/11am 20 State Street Middleville. Ml / www.tvcweb.com www.FirstChurchHastings.org Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 159 131st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday...................... Sunday;........................ Sunday (Spanish Mass) j (Bib HTime j jMetljotnSt QEIjurcfj Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 81 75 Broadmoor - Caledonia HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 269.743.4104 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH >> IS & Si >■ 'u! s & 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. 1 Pastor Merritt Johnson 06800318 in �The Sun and News, Saturday, December 7, 2013/ Page 5 Township board meeting a lesson in government 1 L ’< s " I L s1 'S * * I While Caledonia Women’s Club President Joan Barrett conducted a brief business meeting, 32 club members enjoyed lunch. I* ft % 11 * ‘MJ » I* i> • • L_ i * * Caledonia Women’s Club holds Christmas luncheon * 'A - I I K W k 1 ‘r r 4, M « r- rap-Up Party r * >• B official business, Treasurer sewer connection fees of by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Richard Robertson. Robertson, who $1,700 per township conClass came to order at the teamed with Harrison in the necdtion must be paid to the Caledonia Township Hall educational role Wednesday, village for sewer service Wednesday evening as a vis- provided a brief review of the through the wastewater treat­ iting group of South Christian township budget which was ment plant owned by the vil­ High School students got a approved at the township lage. o The current fee for such The real-look lesson in township board's meeting on Nov. 20. connection is $505. government to satisfy a Robertson noted that the object of the agreement is to township's $2. $2.11 million avoid putting residential and course requirement. Like a headmaster at the budget is funded from a vari- ^commercial construction on chalkboard. Supervisor Bryan ety of sources. Money placed hold in the Northwest Sewer Harrison finished his normal in the budget's main compo- Authority District until the opening formalities then nent, the General Fund, township finishes its negotia explained to the students the comes from tax paid by local tions and construction to workings of a consent agen- businesses and residential divert sewage to the City of da. Noting that it includes the property owners plus rev- Grand Rapids. The agreement allows the ordinary items that recur enue-sharing funds from the monthly, such as approval to state and federal government, township to buy extra capaciActivities that are funded ty for connections made after pay bills, Harrison also called attention to the first reading by specific millages are limit- Nov. 11, 2013 at the $1,700 of a proposed ordinance that ed to the function they are rate. That cost will be passed The on to the builder making the the board will vote on at its designed to support. next meeting. public safety budget, which connection. Robertson said Moving on to the structure includes both fire department that the Village of Caledonia of township government in and emergency services, is council will be taking up a Caledonia, Harrison observed funded by a specific 1.5-mil copy of the ordinance. The a x . agreement was passed unanithe board has seven elected t Bonds issued to support mously. four trustees, a members: During the final public supervisor, a treasurer and a sewer districts are funded by Lynn period. clerk. Using a Socratic style fees charged to users of the comment of question-and-answer to systems. Although it has not Mason introduced herself as a engage his students, Harrison yet been necessary to levy the Democratic candidate for the In a focused on the root “trust” in approved 4.25 millage used to 86th House District. the designation of trustees, construct the new library conversation with the Sun pointing out that they are the thanks to a successful capital and News, she said she does fund raising campaign, any not expect to have a primary people's representatives. Turning to money matters, surplus funds must stay with- since she expects to be nominated by the party caucus, Harrison used the same les- in the library category. includes district Formal action occurred on The son, pointing out that the root the three items before the board Caledonia and a portion of “treasure" to ■describe ____ Treasurer position means to on Wednesday. The first is Kent and Ionia Counties. mind the money, collect the an agreement between the Mason is currently a member revenues keep the township township and the Village of of the Ionia County Board of books, pay the bills, and file Caledonia to resolve any dis- Commissioners and is a all necessary forms. agreement over whether or Belding resident. Recordkeeping is a major not the township has reached task that, by statute, is within the point at which increased the jurisdiction of Township Clerk Jennifer Christian. Harrison remarked that, in addition to keeping all the records such as board and Thursday, Dec. 12 committee minutes, Christian’s office also runs 4-7 p.m. elections and manages the Saturday, Dec. 14 Thursday, Dec. 12W township cemeteries. 9:30-noon 4pm-7pm MB Calling attention to the root supervise' in the superviThornapple Trail Association volunteers wrap gifts sor's title, Harrison told stu­ Friday, Dec. 13 dents that it is his job to for donations. 9am-2pm supervise, making sure that Holiday card everything is running Saturday, Dec. 14 making for kids smoothly. When it is not, it is 9:30am-noon on Saturday his job to find out why not Thornapple Kellogg School and to see that the problem is fixed. and Community Library As the meeting moved to ___________ 07643549 Mary Sue Jackson, foreground, chair of the Poinsettia sale held last Friday in the lobby of Chemical Bank and last Saturday at the Caledonia Public Library, reported on the successful sale of over 638 poinsettias to support the scholarships given by the club to graduating senior women at Caledonia High School. Doris Sleeman is the seated figure (background) while the unidentified figure is a server. Beacon Society Book Sale I I ^4 (4 Yi ,• i/w 0* 1W > ’'J * by Fran Faverman Sta# Writer The Caledonia Women's Club met on Monday to hold its annual celebratory Christmas luncheon at a local restaurant and to bring gifts for delivery to Green Gables Haven, the shelter for women and children located, in Hastings. The Christmas luncheon meeting is the last meeting for the year. Meetings will resume in March through June before recessing for July and August. The club’s major event is the Spring Tea for senior women graduating from Caledonia High School. New officers will begin serving their terms in September. Jane Heiss is the incoming president. Nancy Duiven and Becky Schultz have agreed to serve as sec­ retary and treasurer, respec­ tively. At press time, the only office left unfilled is for vice president. BEVGO Caledonia American Legion I Post 305 3 CM § Thursday • 6:30 p.m. 9868 Cherry Valley each week thru 5/24/14_____ * * 5 -*■ * V cJ .'WF ff co o o « * ft £ ‘ V° \ r 11 I « h PA . < • V < 7’ &> t ? 'W. \ 1 w $ • ® * VI,1 ■ ■' Fi •• 1 J. L r-w K dk? I .f V 7, .t- - 1 Nails & Spa I L'TZ: M1 VI »1 FA If la 1 F I I, ♦ t 1 9357 Cherry Valley (In the D&W Plaza), Caledonia (616) 891-1139 ■ Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30-7:30 n I i Manicures • Pedicures • Deluxe • Organic • Acrylic Shellac • Facials • Waxing • Permanent Makeup • < Sale n Winter * Specials Gifts for residents of Green Gables Haven, the shel­ ter in Hastings for women and children who are victims According to Joan Barrett, of domestic violence. Caledonia Women’s Club president, there is an ongoing need for personal care products for both women and children. The club decided to make the shelter a top pri­ MUST PRESENT COUPON. NOT VALID WITH OTHER OFFERS. Reg. Manicure & Pedicure Reg. $35 Full Set Reg. $30 Deluxe Pedi Reg. $35 Reg. Mani w/Shellac Reg.$25 Reg. Pedi w/Shellac Reg. $35 $30 $25 $30 $20 $30 / J? 1 - J - w • a\ ority project. * I �I Page 6/The Sun and Newt. Saturday. December 7, 2013 i J -I Frances Josephine Burns (Homrich) MIDDLEVILLE. Ml Frances Josephine Bums (Homrich), age vs 93 of Middleville, peacefully passed away to her eternal home early on Thanksgiving morning. November 28, 2013. Frances was born on January 22. 1920. daughter of Sebastian and Anna Homrich in Alpine Township. She graduated from Comstock Park High School in 1927. Although a little shy, she cap­ tured the heart of her future husband. Robert Burns and they married after the war on June 7, 1947. They then moved to the Bums family farm in Middleville and there they raised seven children. Always a help to her hus­ band. Bob. together they ran a farm and an orchard growing peaches, cherries, grain and vegetables while also raising miscellaneous animals, pets, and of course, children and grandchildren. Frances had numerous tal­ ents. One most appreciated by her family was her uncan­ ny ability to know the loca­ tion of almost any lost item Elizabeth Corner ar no matter where it was placed. She quietly was an endless source of encourage­ ment in any situation and was always ready with a smile when things worked out. Frances will always be remembered, especially by her children, for her thought­ fulness, humor, her calm and kind demeanor, her patience, fairness, wisdom innate com­ mon sense and her prayerful ways. Frances was preceded in death by her beloved hus­ band, Robert in 1987 and son, Walter in 2008. Also preced­ ing her in death were a sister. Clara; brothers, Paul, Fred and Bob Homrich and numer­ ous in-laws in the Bums and Homrich families. Surviving her are children. Mark (Barb), Anne. Teresa (Mark) Ouelette. Joe (Linda), Jim, Frank (Therese) Bums; two brothers, Ernest and Walter (Delores) Homrich; also many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial was offered Tuesday. December 3, 2013 at Holy Family Catholic Church. 9669 Kraft SE with Fr. Thomas Firestone, celebrant. Interment was at St. Patrick’s Cemetery (92nd Street in Bowne Township). The family requests that memorial contributions be given to Holy Family Church or charity of one’s choice. Condolences for the family may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. Arrangements made by Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Caledonia), 616 E. Main St. Richard “Dickn Pattison Richard “Dick” Pattison was bom July 12, 1930 and passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on November r27, 2013 at the home of his daughter, Debra. He was met by his first wife, Lois Kilbourne (nee), brother, John Pattison, stepson/nephew, John Pattison and parents, Edward and Dorothy Pattison. He is survived by his wife M children Mary Pattison, Debra (Dan) Huver, Edward, and Amy Jo Pattison; stepsons/nephews, Fred Pattison and Steve (Mae) Pattison; his grandchildren. Marc and Jim Rasnake, Shayna and Brittney Pattison, Daniel and Dominic Huver, Melanie, Maria and Maya Pattison, and Michael, Paul and Phillip Pattison; and four great­ grandchildren. Also surviving MARION AND CALE­ DONIA. MI Elizabeth Comer, age 95, of Marion and Caledonia, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband. Walter; her son. David; and five brothers and sisters. She is survived by her chil­ dren. Katherine Berciunas and Gladys Poll; her grand­ children, Joseph (Debra). Karen (Andrew), Pamela (Kenneth), Thomas (Lisa). Daniel Berciunas. Tamara (Richard), Michael (Angie). Christina (Joseph) Poll; 20 17 great-grandchildren; Church, 19909 - 40th Ave., Marion, MI 49665 with Pastor Dennis Williams offi­ ciating. The family will receive rel­ atives and friends at the church Saturday, December 7, from 12-1 p.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to Marion Baptist Church 19909 - 40th Ave, Marion, MI 49665. Condolences may9 be sent online al www.mkdfuneralhome.com. Arrangements made by Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Caledonia), 616 E. Main St. great-great-grandchildren; and sister. Pearl. Funeral services were held on Saturday. December 7, 2013 at the Marion Baptist $ & '7®> Bruce Ronald Kalee MIDDLEVILLE, Ml Bruce Ronald Kalee, age 66, of Middleville, formerly of and Wyoming Jenison, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013 at 6:12 p.m. at his home in Middleville. He was bom on June 23, 1947 and was the second child born to Orie and Bruce Charlotte Kalee. worked at General Motors 36th Street Plant for 43 years as a CAD CAM Die Maker. He was a classic car enthusi­ ast and owned a 1973 award winning Corvette and loved to travel, especially in Northern Michigan. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Becky Jo; his children. Andrew Morris him is an aunt, Elvis Scott, sisters-in-law, June Sanderson, Leora (Bob) Williams and Dolores Kilbourne, brother-in-law, Robert Kilbourne, along with many cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends. Dick considered himself a lucky man. He married two women that he loved very much. He tackled everything he did with enthusiasm and a Everyone age 50 and up He positive attitude. He had from Hastings, Middleville, many, many friends and will Woodland, Freeport, Lake be missed by al! who knew Odessa. Clarksville, Alto and him. Saranac is invited to a Saturday Hours There will be a memorial Christmas potluck: at noon Professional Services’ service on Saturday, Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the •i» Great Product Selections’ December 28, 2013 at the community building in www.caledoniavisioncenter.com Caledonia United Methodist Freeport. Dinner will be folChurch at 11 a.m. lowed by holiday bingo. In lieu of flowers, contribu­ There is no charge or dues. tions to Great Lakes Carin •-I Guests are asked to bring a 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 4931 in Dick’s name would be dish for the dinner, their own appreciated. table service and a serving Richard J. Choryan, O.D. spoon, if needed. Coffee will be furnished. Everyone also should bring a prize for bingo either wranoed wrapped or unwrapped. Ideas might be a Christmas decoration, cook­ 914 (W. (Main, (Middleville ies, a loaf of homemade bread, fruit, a crocheted 269-795-3694 doily, pot holders, a book, a pen, towels or more. “Don’t stay home because you have T nothing to bring, since some I We invite you to bring more than one thing, ” * said Marge Barcroft, one of Beeler-Gores compare our... 999 ---------------------- ------the organizers. “Visit with FUNERAL HOME your friends and make new w* • ones. All are welcome - the more the merrier.” law and brothers-in-law. Christine (Michael Dodds) Morris, Michael Morris, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held I 1 am. Wednesday, December 11, al Middleville United Methodist Church. 111 Church St., with Pastor Tony Shumaker officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to Middleville U. M. C. Mortgage Fund or the L.S.T. Museum in Muskegon. The family will greet visi­ tors one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements made by Stroo Funeral Home, 616455-9280; www.stroofuneralhome.com. Kalee, Susan Renee (Rodney eggs) Kalee; his brothers and sisters, Orie (Sartflra) Kalee, Jr., Corinne Wustman, Neil (Sharon) Kalee, Cindy (John) Boezwinkle; sister-in- ■ •A 9*1 alP t Mt 1 IN ’ uni Over 50 group to have Christinas bingo The community center is at the west end of Main Street behind the fire bam. 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At least once a year, you should evaluate how much closer you’ve got­ ten to your goals than the year before. V s J.V* v A 11 ' <5. .X. Si • Am I making sufficient progress toward my goals? When assessing your progress, try to determine if your portfolio is properly allocated between stocks, stock-based vehicles, bonds, government securities, cer­ tificates of deposit and other investments. If you're “over­ weighted” in a particular asset class, such as cash, you may be impeding your abili­ ty to move toward your goals. • Am 1 adhering to my investment strategy? To stick with your investment strate­ gy, you need to invest at reg■Sl ­ ular intervals and meet regu­ larly with your financial pro­ fessional to review your progress and make adjust­ ments — such as rebalancing your portfolio — when nec­ essary. 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Nonetheless, if you have built a diversified portfolio containing quality investments, and your portfolio is well suited to your own risk tolerance and time horizon, you don’t necessarily need to make changes following a down year in the markets. • What aspects of my life have changed in the past year? Your investment strategy should be based entirely on your individual needs and circumstances — so if these have changed during the past year, you may also have to adjust the way you invest. Consider any and all changes in your life — marriage, new children, divorce, remarriage, new job, new home, etc. — and then try to deter­ mine what impact these changes might have on your long-term financial strategy and if you need to adjust that strategy in response. • Have I changed my thinking on my retirement goals? Over time, you might under­ go some changes in your thinking about retirement. For example, perhaps you've decided that you no longer want to retire early and trav­ el the world; instead, you’ve discovered a growing desire to open a small business or do some‘consulting. Any sig­ nificant changes you make to your retirement plans will likely have a big effect on your savings and investment strategies, so you'll want to incorporate these changes into your planning as soon as possible. By asking, and answering, these questions at the end of each year, you should always have a good sense of where you are in pursuit of your long-term goals — and what you need to do to bring the realization of those goals closer to reality. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. ‘Leaders’ not living up to the name To the editor: What are we thinking tninKing — or are we? We live in the great­ est and most blessed country on earth, or at least it was. But now things seem to be falling apart. Our leaders (including the President) routinely in their rhetoric to us, tell us things that Huck Finn would call “stretchers stretchers ” which are nothing more than outright lies and deceptions and we don’t hold them accountable. What are we thinking? When was the last time you voted yourself a raise? Well, our leaders do it all the time and we do nothing, What are we thinking? Who among us can draw two pay­ from checks different sources at the same time? We can’t, but our leaders can. When they should be taking care of our business they knock down a cool $50,000 fee for a speaking engagement from some major university. Do we get a cut of that? No, but we After all, they're should, doing it on our dime. What are we thinking? They also exempt themselves from insider trading laws. Because they vote on bills affecting different proactive in how out country issues that affect the stock is run, time will run out. Proverbs 29:4 says, “By market, they are privy to information that we are not. justice a king gives a country They get in on the ground stability, but one who is floor when shares are the greedy for bribes tears it cheapest. How sweet is that? down.” I think when “justice” and “stability” are lack­ What are we thinking? Would you like to see ing in our leaders, it doesn't Social and speak well of us to continue Security Medicare fixed? Then put the status quo. Abraham Lincoln finished our politicians on it as well as the rest of us. But, as the Gettysburg Address with usual, they exempt them­ “that the government of the selves and we let them. people, by the people, and for the people does not per­ What are we thinking? While many see their pen­ ish from the earth.” It looks as if that ship has sions evaporate our beloved servants never miss a beat sailed. Any ideas as to how and laugh all the way to the we can get it back? bank. What are we thinking? Pension plans should be fig­ Bob Nation Caledonia ured the same way as middle management corporate employees. What about Obamacare? Government staffers will receive a hefty subsidy to pay theirs. Will we? We seem to be content and never question these prac­ tices. I know that 1 personal­ ly have done some, but 1 probably have not doe all I could. Maybe this letter is part of my contribution. 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Jade Ringleka and Lauren Jenkins perform a duet. « s' by Julie Makarewicz Writer Sra# About 90 senior citizens living within the Thornapple <• _ Wit®1 I ’ v faj 8^ 1f # *!( irSlrtili tflll Full Service Body Shop Wheel Alignments Auto Glass Installation Insurance Work Welcome Visa & MasterCard Accepted • • • • 0 AND SPORT I J brucesframe.com I I •• ✓ * «1 r I * * I > i I <1 11 fc ! I 4 * Z2W5W r 1 I RMItt' 1 ' ------1 415 2nd 269-795-4230 Middleville 9 ♦ First Rehab Over 30 years experience I Kellogg school district were Rodriguez offered his solo Cornett, Amy Cutlip, Wyatt Ben Raab, Jade Ringleka, treated to a holiday lunch version of “Merry Christmas DeLeeuw, Avalon Dodge, William Rodriguez, Nate Ryfiak, Caytie Sprague, and entertainment by the Abby Dougherty, Mike Darling.” high school honors choir Members of the high Dunkelberger. Jacob Emery, Hailey Strimple and Marlee Wednesday at the Middle school honors choir include Lauren Jenkins, Kennedy Willshire. The choir is directed by Malmstrom, Jason Martin. Villa Inn. Emily Bear, Mallory Berg, The senior lunch has been Libby Betcher, Bryn Beyer, Crystal Melkonian, Noah Laura Oprea with accompa­ niment by Chris Shoobridge. a popular tradition in the dis­ Madeline Miller, Hannah Moseley, Cole, Cole. Sierra trict for many years. The 25 members of the TKHS honors choir sang holiday favorites and encour­ aged the seniors to join them J Under in singing along to some of the classics, including “Joy New to the World,” “Angels We Management Have Heard on High,” “Silent Night” and “What PHYSICAL T H E R A P Y Child is This?” Students in the middle Compassionate Care for Our Community school learning skills classes • Back and Neck Pain • Pre and Post Surgical Rehab made holiday greeting cards • Pediatrics • Sports Rehab for the event, as well. • Orthopedics sang • Auto and Work Related Choir members Injuries • Geriatrics “Deck the Halls,” “In the Bleak Mid-Winter" and Lindsay Vertalka, “Carol of the Kings.” MSP! See a Licensed Physical The men in the choir sang Physical Therapist Therapist Every Visit & Owner “Believe” from “The Polar Express" and the women 4525 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B “When Christmas sang Comes to Town” also from Middleville, Ml 49333 “The Polar Express.” Lauren Jenkins and Jade info@1 strehabpt.com • www.1strehabpt.com Ringleka sang a duet, “Mistletoe,” and William i I I < 4 I /5 J** a 1 I �I % / Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 7, 2013 Middleville’s train depot could become registered historic site & ■ •- L Cl - I lk_^ > ■ »• *• ’ to.tt.rwrt *»to. toaMMLu ;A »< WP Ar*”l I’ H •W —. • •*$ *• U Nashville village officials tour the Middleville train depot during Mayor’s Exchange Day this year * • 7 -i • F < 1-^- Y to —— - e A (June 13. 1897 Timetable) and development. The township is currently working to have the depot •It listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. In cooperation with the village, the town­ ship also has plans to again use the depot •It as a focal point •It for the community as part of the Riverfront Redevelopment Plan. Some state visitors have already commented that the depot is a real gem for the community. Bob Christensen, national register coordinator with the State Historic Preservation Office and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, recently visited Middleville. A note from Christensen to Thornapple Township Supervisor Mike Bremer was reason to cele­ brate . “Trying to sound profes­ sional,” Christensen opened, but Middleville’s depot is a honey! Seems clear this one is eligible for the National Register.” He encouraged the village and township to proceed with seeking the designation. The township actually owns the depot •It building even though it is located within the village limits. The two government entities are working closely together on the historical designation and potential future plans for the depot. The village has made applications for grants that, if approved, will create a downtown riverfront rede­ velopment area around the Thornapple River on the north side of Main Street and in the area around the depot. The overall plans include extension of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail along the river and along the former Geukes Market property now owned by Bradford White. The trail would extend to Crane Road. Additionally, there were grants written to seek funds to create a park setting near the river, Those plans include boat launches, a community pavilion, a veter­ ans memorial area, and the renovated depot for a poten•It tial museum, a trailhead for the Paul Henry Trail and other possibilities. Bremer said train organizations would love to put up displays in the depot and use it for future railroad shows and events. That’s a very cool possibility that could bring a lot of people into Middleville,” he 64 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES The minutes for the November 20th, 2013 Township Board of Trustees Meeting which were approved on December 4th, 2013, are posted at the Township Offices at 8196 Broadmoor Ave., and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org 77582287 !u M/Z) S' o 06027787 _ % ' r _ ’7l_ r* < r—* * FOUNDED I4J4 A ^CHiGN^ DDA Event Coordinator The Village of Middleville is seeking a qualified appli­ cant to fill the position of DDA Event Coordinator. This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week. A complete job description is available at the Village office at 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, 49333 or on the Village website at www.villageofmiddleville.org. 8196 BROADMOOR AVE. SE CALEDONIA. MI 49316 Caledonia TOWNSHIP Phone: 616.891.0070 Fax: 616.891.0430 PUBLIC NOTICE w The proposed ordinance to repeal Caledonia Charter Township Ordinance No. 08-01, which established the Caledonia Charter Township Local Officers Compensation Commission and pro­ vided for the membership and duties thereof, is posted at the Township Hall located at 8196 Broadmoor Ave, and on the website at www.caledoniatownship.org. The 2nd Reading and consideration of adoption will take place at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Caledonia Township Board of Trustees at the Township Hall. 7758232 44 SaC^® CElVjjf. * Michigan Central , Mu•-* - ^-r -- Mr' "THE NIAGARA FALLS ROUTE I 1^ -’ .• it CRANb RAPIDS DIVISION ■-■ '■ ■ — ____ MgXRMMTrr^ GOIXG KAST ———-- a , OOIKG WEAT. t w .. Ml c ’to ><W IW W, ----- ---------------------------. — "to* | i kh 1O> ■i I ’ * I OH V-> —ac A* I I A M r w ' r M n 1 a • w W S »»!J ••• L*Cd . 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But now, Thornapple Township officials, in coop­ eration with the Village of Middleville, are hoping to shine some recognition on the depot that was much a part of Middleville’s history i Jry < •'W 1— OHM* x ***-— —v \ • •- J \ ) » .1 W B B These are some of the historical informational pieces collected and saved by French. said. He envisions the possibili­ ty of bringing in a section of railroad track to set up out­ side the depot and possibly •It even have a train cvcn nave tram car or caboose sitting on the tracks to add to the atmosphere around the depot. “People are enchanted by trains and things from the past,” said Bremer, “The railroad was a big part of history not only to this area but to the whole country.” Area residents and those who have lived in the area in fhe Past ai*e being encoura£ed to send photos, stories and information about the trains in Middleville to the Township Hall as officials continue working on the historical designation applica- tion. Bremer said much infor­ mation has already been col­ lected including the story from a former Middleville resident now living in Texas. Mike Fisher, a member of the TKHS class of 1963, said he remembers vividly as an elementary school student walking down to the train depot to watch the first Beeliner passenger train roll through Middleville. “As a kid, it was thrilling,’.’ said Fisher. It was brand new and shiny and we were the first ones-to see it come to town. That was a real treat.” Fisher found a YouTube video showing the Beeliner in run Middleville at www.youtube.com/watch7v (6 =7QeHw5Ipils. According to the Conttinued next page 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 Jill)' » 1 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 arc hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity M 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. is i 3 06800158 IS ecxML nouwq OPPORTUNITY t 1 *w �» 1 The Sun and News, Saturday, December 7, 2013/ Page 11 From previous page YouTube video, a 1955 diesel-powered, self-pro­ pelled passenger car known as an RDC or more affectionately as a Beeliner, replaced passengertrain that included a Pullman sleeper for New York City from Grand Rapids. The train went 90 miles southeast from Grand Rapids to Jackson where passengers could board a New York-bound Pullman that was part of #44 the Detroiter from Chicago. Beeliner service through Middleville lasted until Dec. “I've done a lot of reading and research on the trains. I've always just kind of been interested.” French said the Michigan Central Line started in Middleville in the late 1800s and throughout the years 1959, according to the video. The Grand Rapids to Jackson line was eventually aban­ doned in 1983 and parts of the former railroad bed turned into a recreational path called the Paul Henry Thomapple Trial. I can’t tell you much else from that year in school, but I remember going down to watch that train,” said Fisher. We were part of history.” Fisher said he remembers the class walked down to the train depot and waited for the arrival of that first Beeliner. “It was impressive. We had never really seen any- served as a very valuable means of shipping goods and people around the area and the country. Because of its location, Middleville was one stop on the Grand Continued pg. 20 44 44 $5,000 IP i1 UP TO A oo f j, rR rid •op & SIGN-ON BONUS r MAY APPLY Schneider National is Hiring Truck Drivers • tZ f i • Over-the-Road and Regional opportunities ***-J George French looks over maps and historical records of the railroad in Middleville. z 7f* 4 •* 0'. > A •A f ‘•a * •• a - nV W 1 Mmi’ Nashville officials are impressed with the village depot during their visit. n -- T ■ H ’’•—Ml -7 nmt«a from Chicago to New York in 24 hours and Chicago to Boston in 27 1/2 hours. The Niagara Falls route made stops at several sta­ tions in the area including Caledonia, Dutton, Middleville, Parmalee, Hastings, and Irving, Quimby on the way to Jackson from Grand Rapids. “Middleville was one of the few places that actually had two depots — the one in the village and the one at Parmalee,” said French. thing like it. 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A handful of guys are back from that squad, and head coach Todd Bloemers said the main goal this sea­ son is to compete for an OK White Conference champi­ onship. “Our kids will compete hard because they know they have to rely on one another to get the job done,” Bloemers said. “The team chemistry is excellent, and we have players that want to buy into their roles in order to help the team win.” “Our team’s goal is to have an incredibly high level of accountability toward one another in practice and in games. We also want to make winning the hustle plays a priority." There are good leaders to make help make sure accountability and hustle remain priorities, Senior guard Nick LoMonaco returns after earning ail-con­ ference honorable mention as a junior. Coach Bloemers calls LoMonaco an inherent leader and terrific decision­ maker, who is also a solid perimeter shooter. He's joined in the back­ court by junior guard Kobe Wilson and senior Eric George, as well as varsity newcomers Jason Spraggins, Drew Muller and Austin Coon who are all juniors. Bloemers likes his team’s back-court depth. Senior forwards Matthew and Delaney Steven Sammons and center Cody Jonker will handle much of the duty in the paint. “We need to improve our ability to play physical bas­ ketball in the half-court," Bloemers said. “Discipline to do the little things like box-out and communicate and rotate well defensively are areas that we need to continually improve upon in order to compete in the OK White.” To compete for a title, the Fighting Scots will have to compete with league leaders Grand Rapids Christian and Jenison. Forest Hills Central has a solid group this winter as well. OK White Conference action starts Jan. 14 when the Scots host Jenison. Caledonia opens the sea­ son with back-to-back ball games this coming weekend, at home against Byron Center Friday and Gull Lake Saturday. It’s at tough non­ conference slate, with con­ tests against Wayland and East Kentwood before the 4' ■ r •? 'ft 1 - t x (f Do V a . .A cA***, 18 4 1 A1' r The 2013-14 Caledonia varsity boys’ basketball team. Team members are (front from left) Eric George, Steven Sammons, Nick LoMonaco, Matthew Delaney, Austin Coon, (back) coach Paul Wanless, Kobe Wilson, Jason Spraggins, Drew Muller, head coach Todd Bloemers, Nick Tuori, Austin Watkins, Jake Fedewa and coach Ryan Farmer. Missing from photo is Cody Jonker. holiday break, a trip to the Hope Holiday Tournament Jan. 3-4, and a trip to Thornapple Kellogg Jan. 10. Bloemers also noted that new assistant coaches Paul Wanless and Ryan Farmer are adding a different point of view for the players this season, and that the program . . (5 is thankful for the service provided by assistant Paul Nixon over the years. | Caledonia boys start defense of conference title in January jjW fV a I ■ trt wfl ntefl artata fl Uta The 2013-14 Caledonia varsity competitive cheer team. Team members are Jakayla Cheeks, Madalyn Spraggins, Mackenzie Miller, Halie Park, Mady Brewer Han-myo Ngandu, (second row) Kyra Tolan, Makenzie Fridley, Alaina Wisdon, Ashley Miller, Alison Cowham, (third row) Sierah Keith, Jordan Knoertzer, Ashley Ostrowski Ostrowski, head coach Stacy Smith, Natalie JaBaay, Destiny Dunkelberger, Alex Raden’ s la Madison Szymenski and Lauren King. Missing from photo are coach Shannon Richrdson and Courtney Maier. Scot cheer team working to be ready for Jan. 11 opener by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Scots are taking full advantage of a long presea­ son. Caledonia’s varsity com­ petitive cheer team doesn't open its season until the Gull Lake Invitational Jan. 11. That gives the Caledonia girls some time to work on the strength and condition­ ing, which head coach Stacy Smith calls a priority. She expects her girls to get where they need to be though, thanks to their work ethic, enthusiasm and team unity. Team unity comes with some and experience, Caledonia has a number of girls back from the team that placed third in the OK Bronze/Whiter a year ago. The group includes seniors Madalyn Spraggins, Mackenzie Miller, Mady Brewer, Halie Park and Jakayla Cheeks. Also returning are juniors Makenzie Fridley, Alaina Wisdom, Alison Cowham, Ashley Miller and sopho­ more Alex Raden. While the team will work on strength and conditioning, the girls have other goals as well. Smith, who’s in her second year leading the 4 ''•fe 55 The 2013-14 Caledonia varsity boys’ bowling team. Team members are (front from left) Tyson Martin, Bradley VanBelzen, Ethan Carter, Keegan Kavanagh, (back) Sean Taylor, Brandon Hovinga, head coach Eric Bottrall, coach Mitchell Baldwin, Patrick Snyder and coach Nathan Miller. team, said that getting the whole team to be able to per­ by Brett Bremer form back-handsprings and Sports Editor back-tucks are goals as well. The Caledonia varsity The Scots could be in a boys’ bowling team will look battle for one of the top spots to defend its OK White in their conference once Conference championship on again, along with Jenison the lanes this winter. and Grand Rapids Christian. Fighting Scot head coach The Eagles were sixth at the Eric Bottrall said Jenison, Division 2 State Finals a year Lowell and Forest Hills ago. Central all look good, “but I The Fighting Scots will think we can do well against host a conference jamboree all of them. Jan. 22. They will be on their Back from last season’s home mats twice during the conference championship season, also hosting the team are senior Nathan Scotastic Cheer Invitational Miller, junior Sean Taylor, Feb. I. and sophomores Brandon Hovinga and Ethan Carter. ■ W • • “We can be very good,” Bottrall said, “we just need to fill the frames. We have a great shot to make it to state with the core of my older and experienced players that we have back from last year.” That group works well together, communicates well and practices hard. Adding to that group are freshmen Patrick Snyder and Tyson Martin. , The youngsters have been playing with each other in their Saturday morning bowling league and have the chance to fit in flawlessly with the rest of the group. — • — — Bottrall has been emphasizing “spares, spares and spares” to his team. They just need to fill the frames and they can do something special,” he said. The Scots will get their first chance to fill frames today at the Mona Shores 7Invitational. That is the only date on the schedule for the Fighting Scots before the hoi:iday break. They'll return to actioni at the Fruitport Invitational Jan. 4, then open the conference season by hosting Jenison Jan. 13. h,.* a & 4* % K x. I v» 'h » �The Sun and News, Saturday, December 7, 2013/ Page 13 - I 3, Red Arrows and the Rangers, Lowell is ranked first in the state in Division 2 to start the year, while the Rangers from Forest Hills Central start the year as number five in the Division 1 rankings. The Scots aren’t taking it easy in the non-conference slate either, heading to the Greenville Invitational to start the year today. The host Yellow Jackets are ranked seventh in the state in Division 2. The Fighting Scots aren't ranked in the state, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have some talented student athletes. ' Zane Gorby returns for his I w’ * K ■>| >5 ■I senior this winter. Fighting Scot head coach Roger Singleton, who’s in his second season leading the program, said, “it is hard to predict what will happen with our season, but I feel fortunate to have this hard-working group of kids in our room this year. A lot of dedication and hard work has been put into the program by the athletes and the coaches. 1 expect good things will follow.” With all the hard work, conditioning is one of the strengths he sees in his team, The biggest thing the Scots will have to overcome is their inexperience. A couple of youngsters should help score The 2013-14 Caledonia wrestling team. Team members are (front from left) Connor Merren, Matt Christensen, Jace Rodgers, Joey Alcala, Zane Gorby, Jake VanderVeen, Vince D’Amico, Shane Sumner, Noah Williams, Erik Rittenger, (second row) Grant Cook, Jared Smith, Jordan Steiner, Chris VanderHart, Alex Wilt, Seth Yonker, Nathanael Rorie, Hunter Finkbeiner, Benji Stevens and Sam Fitzgerald, (back) Kyle Curtis, Trent McCoy, James Bailard, Will Allerding, Jordan Sutherland, Taylor Jorgensen, Jamie Miller and Xzavier Corner. “If healthy, I believe we for the Scots once they get their feet wet. Freshmen will have a better season than Connor Merren at 103 pounds last year,” Singleton said. The Fighting Scots were and Joey Alcala at 160 add 20-14 in duals last year. some talent to the team. The Scots will be home for ment. The OK White Conference the first time this season when they host a quad Wednesday, season beings Dec. 18 at Next Saturday, the Scots head Jenison. to Grand Haven for a tourna- >• New Scot coach excited about program's talent I• r * IM’’ ■ i *y V* lir by Brett Bremer Sports Edttpr The new coach has some experience behind him, but there won’t be a ton of it out on the floor for Caledonia this winter. Caledonia’s varsity bas­ ketball team has just a trio of returning seniors, guards Keagan Pontious and McKenna Maynard and for­ ward Jaime Canada. They are three of the five returnees for the squad, as junior Alexis Bush and soph­ omore Cameron Peek return as well. Bush and Pontious lead a * solid back-court group for new head coach Mike Glass. Glass last coached at West Catholic two seasons ago, leading the Falcons to an 185 record. He was drawn to Caledonia by the talent he saw on the varsity, junior varsity and freshmen teams a year ago - both playing and coaching, as well as the facilities and the reputation of athletic director Scott Weis. “There have been 2 or 3 openings in Grand Rapids and this is really the only one I applied for,” Glass said after he was hired in May. He has ties to the commu­ nity as well. His sister Rebecca (Glass) McKee coached at Caledonia in the. 1980s. His father Larry Glass, coached the men at University Northwestern before moving to Leeland where he eventually took over as women’s basketball coach at Leeland High School wjiile his daughter was playing there. “I’ve grown up in a family of coaches,” Glass said. “It’s like second-nature. It’s like breathing. I like to work with kids. I like to work with stu­ dent-athletes and just to watch them get better. Hopefully, not just on the court, but as student-ath­ letes.” Glass was an all-state player at Leeland High School, before playing two years at Lansing Community College. He has taught physW ical education in the Forest Hills school system for the past 20 years. The Scots opened the sea­ son Tuesday with a 56-40 loss at Gull Lake. Bush led the Scots with 22 points, while Peek and Carlie 'Crank added six each. The Blue Devils pulled - A a « away in the second quarter, pushing a 15-13 advantage to 30-21. Mackenzie Latt led Gull Lake with 18 points and Kelsey Bauer had 15. The Scots are scheduled to face Cedar Springs Tuesday and Byron Center Friday as part of a four-game home­ stand. They’ll also take on Wayland Dec. 17 and East Kentwood Dec. 20. White The OK Conference season begins when the Scots visit Jenison Jan. 14. Caledonia varsity team photos courtesy Paris Studios of Photography The following sponsors support coverage of Caledonia sports teams in the Sun & News. 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Freshman Freshman Brittney Schnickc will have a good chance to help out right away as well. Starting faster is something Bottrall would like to see his girls do this year. “Our baker games n d io be better/' he said. If the Scots want to earn a league championship they’ll have to beat out Jenison and Forest Hills Central at the top of the conference standings, Caledonia opens the year at the Mona Shores Invitational today (Jan. 7). The Scots then return to action at the Fruitport Invitational Jan. 4. The con ference season starts when the Scots host Jenison Jan. 13. The 2013-14 Caledonia varsity girls’ bowling team. Team members are (front from left) Katelyn Bouwens, Holly Harig, Brianna Robinson, Brittany Robinson, Brynn Schwab, (back) head coach Eric Bottrall, Hannah Hurth. Shelby Dear, Alexandria Schut, Jessie Woodside. Samantha Cronkright and coach Mitchell Baldwin. r <#« I Lowell/Cal/SC hockey hopes to challenge for a tier title * * by Brett Bremer Sportf Editor h’s a rebuilding year for the l>owcll/Calcdonia/South Christian (Lowdl/Cal/SC) varsity hockey team, but that doesn’t mean it can’ be a winning year. 'Fhe Lowell/Cal/SC team won six games a year ago. and head coach Tim Beurer thinks his squad can finish with a record above .500 this year and compete for one of the top spots in the OK Conference Tier 111 stand­ ings. “It is my expectation that our team will compete in each game. It will be a learn­ ing experience for many of our players, but we will get better as the season progress­ es,’’ Beurer said. “I will rely on all of my returning play­ ers to lead through example this season and help form the kind of hockey players we want in our program for the future.” The group of returnees includes senior forwards Luke Vanl^aar and Austin Bieri, senior center Josh Reimersma and junior for­ ward Zack Fogg. There arc also some gcxxi defenders back this winter, and the Lowell/Cal/SC team will need a steady defensive effort especially early in the season as all the newcomers adjust to the varsity game. “We are short on experi­ ence at this level. We needed to bring up several players from our JV program,” •eurer said. “This group of players will have to learn as the season goes to adjust to the speed of the game at the high school level. I am hop­ ing they respond quick and can start contributing right from the start of the season.” The group of newcomers looking to contribute early includes junior goalkeeper Nate Winterbum and junior forward Nafc Pinder. Fhe Lowell/Cal/SC team wants to contend for a tier championship, but that won’t be easy with a talented Jenison team expected to lead the way in Tier HI. The Wildcats bring back a solid nucleus, and Beurer said the addition of exchange stu­ dents and some underclass­ men has made the Jenison squad even tougher. The Lowell/Cal/SC team hopes that a tough non-conference slate will have them prepared for conference challenges. The season start­ ed with contests against Kenowa Hills .Hudsonville. East Portage Northern, Grand Rapids and Manistee. The 1 x)well/Cal/SC players were set to lake on Northview last night, and will be back in action this afternoon at Kentwood Ice Arena against the Grand Rapids Public Schools team. They play host to Jenison at Kentwood next Friday (Dec. 13). irf1 11!* w 1 U**’ tiki*' I M wli i Ik '< r nvil I iiikk n Fighting Scot ski season starts Jan. 8 at Bittersweet ■*iki it1* It The 2013-14 Caledonia varsity girls’ ski team. Team members are (front from left) Jacquelynn Jeschke, Kathryn Tourville, Alexa Callaway, Madelin Darby, (middle row) Stephanie Chausow, Joanie Davis, Hannah Hofer, Amy Mercer, (back) coach Dave Webster. Makenzie VanTil, coach Cara Oorbeck. Jennifer Cullison. Paige Petrosky and coach Doug Kuck. St s. bl (ft J w The 2013-14 Caledonia varsity boys' ski team. Team members are (front from left) Paul Hamilton, Arik Avery, Zachia Redding, Vincent Bader, Zach Pieri, Jake JaBaay, Quinton Jeschke, Shane Bryant, Travis Hamp, (back) coach David Webster, coach Doug Kuck, Flynn Darby, Ben Hamp, Branden Allard, Nicholas Rozengnal, Craig Southerton, Spencer Allard, Gavin Denczek and coach Cara Oorbeck. Missing from photo is Skylar Buchan. Scot dance team getting ready for its performances The 2013-14 Caledonia varsity dance team. Team members are (front from left) Brea DeJong, Hannah Hullinger, Megan Clift, Kylie Frahm, (back) coach Lorna Hollinger, Pam Henning, Samantha Black, Alyson Gray and manager Morgan Weakley. &j .h. "(I �The Sun and News. Saturday. December 7. 2013/ Page 15 I Is I 1 Troians have nine holes to fill in varsity line-up tut "CSS NS, *‘;‘Rar.C Q> S*? St ?’>WS is 11 ' & J.. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg varsity wrestling team is at Lansing Eastern today to start the 2013-14 season. The Trojan team returns a pair of regional qualifiers from a year ago in junior Chris Poland at 125 pounds and senior Kyle Krey at 152. Poland is a two-time all-state wrestler. Also back to lead the way for TK are senior Ronpldo Sambrano who is a two-year starter at 119 pounds and junior Nick Iveson at 160. “We have a core group of wrestlers that gained experi­ ence and exposure wresllin in offseason tournaments and attending camps and clinics around the country,’’ said TK head coach Scott Szczepanek who is in his third season as the Trojan head coach. The TK team went 20-7 a year ago, and finished sec­ ond to Grand Rapids Catholic Central in the OK Gold Conference then fol- lowed up that performance by winning a district tourna­ ment in Division 2. While there is a small group back with some good experience, the Trojans are inexperienced on the varsity level as a whole. There are nine starters to replace from last year's team including four state qualifiers and four guys who finished their careers with over 100 wins. Looking to fill some of those holes will be junior Chris Kaboss at 135 pounds, junior Austin Beardsley at 140 and junior Kyle Kraus at 171. “We always believe we can physically compete with anyone we wrestle, no matter the talent or level of experi­ ence,” Szczepanek said. “The key to our season will be how well we learn from any early season mistakes in order to progress through higher levels of competition at the end of the season.” The end of season slate includes a match-up with Chris Poland Rapids Catholic Grand Central in Middleville Jan. 29. The Cougars are the defending league champions and return most of their line- up from a year ago. Early in the year, the Trojans have their big annual showdown with Hastings, in Hastings, Dec. 18. TK bowling boys start league play Tuesday by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It's a new season for the Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys' bowling team, but there are a lot of familiar faces. Kellogg Thomapple returns six of its best bowlers from last year, a group that includes seniors Jonathon Campbell, Matt Miller. Israel Torres, Derek Chandler. Brandon Coles and sopho­ more Daniel Jousma. Juniors Justin Bergstrom and Steve Hardy and senior Brandon Boonstra will look to fill in when needed as well. The team’s ultimate goal is to earn a spot in the state finals. There is a lot of time to improve on its way there though. The Trojans open the sea­ son at the Pre-Season Tournament at Hudsonville Lanes Saturday, then will open Gold/Green OK Conference action at home against Grand Rapids Catholic Central Tuesday. South Christian and Byron Center should be tough in the conference once again, as will Unity Christian and Wayland. V®Kt tot W Wn feta s e , ram Wil Great group of leaders back for TK/Hastings swim team u e .«® ra i as Hit •. ■ as a ata t 111 r attwilnirt i Wii < by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team has as much talent and leadership returning as it ever has. Senior Levi Ryfiak leads the way. A two-time all-con­ ference performer in the OK Rainbow Tier III, Ryfiak was the conference champi­ on in the 100-yard butterfly last winter. experience is There returning in all the strokes. Ryfiak and Dexx VanHouten make a solid I -2 punch in the individual medley for TK. with VanHouten the team’s breaststroke expert. He was fourth at the conference meet in the breaststroke last year. Also back is senior Jacob Miller, junior Jared r ailey. junior Brandon Gray, junior Nate Ryfiak, sophomore Nick Myers, sophomore Dylan Wheeler and sopho­ more Troy Boonstra. 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Thomapple Kellogg varsity head coach Mike Rynearson really believes his team has a shot at that this year. Of course, so do Wayland. Ottawa Hills, South Christian. Grand Rapids Catholic Central and Hastings. “Any team, including TK. could end up at the top or the bottom of the conference." Rynearson said. “It is one of the toughest around.” If the Trojans are going to gel the job done it will be because of their back-court. TK returns junior guards Tommy Hamilton and Clay Francisco along with senior Louis Koepke. Hamilton was the team’s tending scorer as a sophomore last year, averaging 11.6 points per game. He was an all-conference honorcc a^ *he end of the year. Rynearson likes his team's dcP,h at £uard’ especially at P°,nt £uard He « a,so haPPY to say that he has a good spooling team. Many of the key additions are guards as well, including senior ( layton Kruisenga, jun’or Conor Leach and Jackson sophomore Bronkema. That scary part about that is that the team is young and small. Junior center Cole Cronkright will have a lot of 11 The Thornapple Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team opens the defense of its OK Gold/Green championship from a year ago when the league season begins at Zeeland West High School Jan. 8. (File photo) Trojan cheer team looking to defend conference crown by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans made their first appearance in the state finals in 2012. then came up short of reaching that goal again last winter. Becoming one of the eight state qualifying teams in its division is on the list of goals again for the Thornapple Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team That’s at the top of the list, which also includes winning district and conference titles. OK The Gold/Green Conference will be tough again, with the Trojans hop­ ing to repeat as conference champions by holding off strong squads from Hastings, Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Holland Christian and Byron Center. TK head coach Abby Kanitz, who is entering her seventh year leading the Trojan program, said her team is experienced this sea­ son with a lol of new talent as well. “We are excited to get another season started.'* said Kanitz. The Trojans will open the season at the Competitive Cheer Coaches' Association of Michigan Meet hosted by Comstock Park Saturday (Dec. 14). After that, the Trojans are off until heading to Grandville for a tourna­ ment Jan. 4. The conference season begins in January. Zeeland West will host the first league jamboree Jan 8. TK will be at home twice during the regular season, for a con­ ference jamboree Jan 15 and for the TK Invite Feb. 3. At top finish at districts would allow the Trojans one more performance on their home mats, as TKHS will host a regional tournament Feb. 22. 4* S' ‘V ■X fa Tommy Hamilton work to do in the paint. Rynearson knows that winning the conference is a lofty goal. Ottawa Hills. Wayland and South Christian are the early favorites. The TK coach said that Hastings and Grand Rapids Catholic Central graduated a number of sen­ iors, but both teams are always talented and well- coached. The league season doesn't start until Jan. 14 when the Trojans host Catholic Central. TK opens the year at home against Gull Lake Tuesday, then will be at on the road for its final three games pf 2013, at Forest Hills Eastern Dec. 13, Hopkins Dec. J 7 and at Byron Center Dec. 20. ft II. TKHS brings back five girls who started last year by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg varsi­ ty girls’ basketball coach Jessee Bays listed the top teams in the OK Gold Conference for the 2013-14 season “in no particular as order” “Thomapple Kellogg, Wayland , South and Christian Catholic Central.” That's where his Trojans would really like to be though - first. TK returns seven seniors from a team that went 8-13 overall a year ago. losing to OK Gold Conference cham­ pion South Christian by just four points in their meeting with the Sailors in Grand Rapids. Expectations are high because five of those seven seniors started at some point throughout the year for the Trojans. That group of five includes guard Kelli Graham, center Sydney Krol. forward Victoria Fuller, guard Erin Scheidel and guard Kaylin Johnson. “The return of Kelli Graham for her senior year along with Syd Krol gives us great leadership.’’ said Bays. Erin “With Scheidel, Victoria Fuller. Kaylin Johnson. Brandi Weslow and Jenna Shoobridge all in the rotation we are quick and very athletic.” Weslow is back on the varsity for her sophomore season. Senior Grace Possett and Brooke auman return as well. Shoobridge, a junior cen­ ter. is one of the key addi­ tions to the varsity line-up along with sophomore for­ ward Lauren Ricketts, junior forward Taylor Cross and junior guard Kim Webster. “The of progression Lauren Ricketts getting acclimated to the speed of the varsity game will be key, giving us some needed size on me the boards. B randi Weslow and Grace Possett bring additional toughness off the bench.’’ Bays said. The topped Trojans Kelloggsville in their opener Tuesday 60-47, and were schedule to host Hamilton last night. They return to action Tuesday at Gull Lake, then will be at Forest Hills Eastern Friday (Dec. 13). The OK Gold conference season starts Jan. 14 when the Trojans visit Grand Rapids Catholic Central. ays said for his team to really be successful, it has to score. Those five returning seniors who started a year ago can all score the basket­ ball. Graham averaged 12.3 points per game a year ago. “Last year we averaged .533 points per possession." said Bays. “That number has to be between .85 and 1.00 for us to be successful.” To be successful, the Trojan know they’ll have to ',1. I I’BhL. 1 I 1 | Hl to - ■X k- $* <7 ,"N Kelli Graham be on top of their game each and every night. No one took the Trojans lightly after they shocked nearly South Christian a year ago, and ays expects teams to be focused when they challenge the Trojans again this winter. SVi1:1' [1 (1 �The Sun and News, Saturday, December 7, 2013/ Page 17 Knights win consolation game at holiday tourney by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hudsonville The Thanksgiving ' Hockey Tournament ended better for the Unity Knights varsity hockey team than it began. The Knights were on each end of the mercy rule over the holiday weekend, closing the four-team tournament with a 9-0 victory over the Grand Ledge/Fowlerville Saturday at Georgetown Ice Center in Hudsonville. Austin Morgrette and Cody Olsen each scored a hat-trick in the victory, with Morgrette adding one assist and Olsen two. The Unity Knights also got two goals and three assists from Jonah Oman and a goal and assist from Michael Anderson. Also tallying assists for the team from Wayland. Hastings, Hopkins ' and Thornapple Kellogg were James Isola, Jared Boeve and Kyle Kane Zach Vachon. The Knights only got to play four periods at the tour­ nament, two Saturday and two in the opening round Friday as West Ottawa topped the Knights' 9-1. 4* They're a real physical team,” said new Unity Devon coach Knights' Dubois. “ We haven't been physical the past few weeks and that has really been hurt­ ing us in our games. They beat up on us.” The Knights are now 1-2 overall this season. Dubois said his team had been working on doing a lot of hitting in practice leading up to the tournament, as well as trying to improve on the forecheck, the break-out and getting better shots off from the top of the offensive zone. The Knights’ lone goal Friday came when Morgrette fluttered a shot in from the top of the left circle which • 1 W V 1 * 1 ! ■ WK Unity Knights defender Kyle Kane controls the puck in the top of the offensive zone during the second period of Friday’s contest with West Ottawa in Hudsonville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) A * * * foam. The Unity Knights’ Zach Vachon hits the breaks as a West Ottawa defender closes in during the second period Friday (Nov. 29) in Hudsonville. (Photo by Brett i wi Jan r• Intate I • ■e nil iti i«ImiHi ! ta * W f. I g ■ t r (jrMB*** DNR: 2013 firearm deer hunters faced challenges, but persistence pays Michigan's 2013 firearm deer season wrapped up last weekend, and challenging conditions and lower deer numbers in some areas likely led to fewer deer being taken this year, the Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday. Firearm season deer check­ station activity declined in all regions of the state com­ pared to 2012. Each year the DNR gener­ ates preliminary estimates of the firearm deer harvest shortly after the season clos­ es Nov. 30. Those estimates are replaced by a rigorous assessment of harvest and participation over all deer seasons using an annual hunter mail survey. The 2013 firearm deer season harvest appears to have decreased in all regions this year, but particularly in the Upper Peninsula and southern Lower Peninsula. Experiences can differ wide­ ly within regions; DNR biol­ ogists estimate the harvest (compared to 2012) was down perhaps 15 to 20 per­ cent across the Upper Peninsula, decreased only slightly in the northern ir & i* / •4 * Bremer) 9 d f’ r V Lower Peninsula, and when conditions are not Successful deer declined about 10 percent in ideal. the southern Lower hunters hunted an average of 18 days, which is longer than Peninsula. “Deer populations in the the entire duration of Upper Peninsula are feeling Michigan’s firearm season. Rudolph stressed the the effects of late and heavy snowfall last winter, and importance of cooperation some areas of southern with Michigan’s hunter har­ Michigan are still recovering vest survey, which he called from an extensive outbreak “a vital tool for Michigan's of epizootic hemorrhagic deer program, and an impor­ disease two summers ago,” tant way in which data pro­ said Brent Rudolph, DNR vided by hunters contributes Wildlife Division Deer and to our information base.” Hunters who do not Elk Program leader. “A new antler point receive a survey in the mail restriction in 12 counties of but wish to provide their the northern Lower hunting and harvest informa­ Peninsula has added protec­ tion may visit www.michition for young bucks,” noted gan.gov/deer and select the Ashley Autenrieth, Wildlife Deer Harvest Reporting Division deer biologist for Form link. Hunters should the northern regions, “so we only provide this information expected buck harvest in that once they have completed all region to be lower for at least of their 2013 hunting activi­ ties, including seasons open a year.” Severe weather condi­ through as late as Jan. 1, tions, warmer-than-average 2014. For more information temperatures and concentra­ tions of standing com that about hunting opportunities provide secure cover for deer or deer management in also contributed to adverse Michigan, visit www.michior hunting conditions in some gan.gov/hunting locations. A recent national www.michigan.gov/deer. survey highlighted that per­ sistence pays off, particularly found a crowd in front of the Panther net that included Olsen who was credited with the goal. The goal came just 1:20 into the contest, and stood up for a little while, but once the Panthers found their scoring touch they overwhelmed the Knights, outshooting them 21-8. Connor von der Hoff made 12 saves in net for the Knights, including a couple of fine stops. He had a cou­ ple he would have liked to have had back as well. West Ottawa led 4-1 after the first period, then tallied five goals in the second peri­ od. Alex Zimmerman had four goals to lead the way for the Panthers, while Kyle Bush, Reece Vanheest, Jared Brandt Lindemann, and Jake Vanheest Zimmerman had one each. Alex Zimmerman scored the game's final goal with 9.9 seconds left in the second period, going to his right to slide the puck past von der Hoff on a penalty shot. the Dubois coached Knights' junior varsity team to a tier championship during the 2012-13 season, and is replacing Tom Elliott as the varsity coach this winter. Dylan Downs is his assistant. “Dylan told me that this position had opened up. 1 applied for it and ended up getting it." Dubois said. “As a young coach it's definitely hard to get the players to focus a lot. 1 played at Davenport for a couple years, and decided not to play anymore and went into coaching.” The Knights dropped their season opener 4-3 to West Catholic Nov. 22. They will be back in action on the east side of the state this week­ end. They were scheduled to take on Warren Mott Friday and Bishop Foley today (Dec. 7). ► Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & Nows classified ads I I DE BEER R E F I N I S H ■H WE WE GONE GREEN! 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans learned some good lessons on the first Friday night of the 2013-14 varsity girls* basketball sea- At times it felt like it was a home ame for the Hawkeyes. Hamilton brought a couple bus loads of students to support the girls, most decked out in bright blue, as the school and community continues to deal with the loss of high school government teacher Joshua Hoppe who was killed in a car crash Wednesday morning. The Hawkeye students outnum- I in the crowd. The Trojans battled the Hakeyes' emotion, their taient, and their own foul trouble. Hamilton was in the nus seven seconds into the bonus second quarter, and two minutes into the second quarter TK’s Kelli Graham. Sydney Krol, Erin Scheidel and Victoria Fuller each had two fouls. Graham was whistled for a charge, her third foul, late in the first half and then missed time when she picked up her fourth foul late in the third quarter. They were trying to win that for their teacher, so I feel for them, but at the same time gram needs and what my girls need." said TK head coach Jessee Bays. “No matter what we say about the calls or whatever you've got to play through through that that stuff. stuff. And And they they did it. They did it for the first time since I've been here.” Graham still finished with a game-high 22 points, but other ball-handlers and scorers stepped up when she was out. “Now we know that Kaylin (Johnson) and Erin (Scheidel) can handle the pressure,” Bays said. “(Hamilton’s) man-to-man defense is probably one of the best man-toman defenses I’ve seen in a son. First and« !foremost they learned how to battle. Thomapple Kellogg's varsity girls' basketball team improved to 2-0 with a 41-29 visiting victory over Hamilton. bered the Trojan students 2 to it is something that our pro- while, since South Christian. Now Taki 14 Applications for per Carriers! Looking for adults for walking routes, delivering our newspapers on Saturday mornings. The money is paid bi-weekly and the route will not interfere with most activities. Plus it’s GREAT EXERCISE! Thornapple Kellogg’s Erin Scheidel drives around Hamilton’s Brooklyn Groenheide during the second half of the Trojans’ victory over the visiting Hawkeyes Fr’day- (Photo by Brett Bremer) i 1w$ Those are the only two teams team is tough. Rachael that j can lhink of that play Tolsma and Overbeek. I man-to-man like that, Nobody else plays like that. If Kaylin can handle that, she's going to be okay. She did a good job when Kelli went out." Scheidel finished with eight points and Fuller added seven for TK. As impressive as the Trojans were at dealing with the Hawkeyes' man-to-man pressure, they were even more impressive on the other end of the floor, holding the Hawkeyes to just 29 points^ Overbeek led Ashlc.y Hamilton with 15. Scheidel, Fuller and Johnson were outstanding chasing her around * the. ,op ,sor”e help from Jenna Shoobridge and others. “She scored 37 points on Jenison,” Bays said of Overbeek. “I knew she was somewhere around 20-some points from 1,000 and I was like not here, not in our house. We came up with <i defense to make sure that we had somebody up on her at all times, period. The rest of them, we were just going to run around and wreak havoc. I mean, there is no explanalion. We were just going to hustle and we were going to make some noise. “I keep telling these kids they can do stuff like this. That's a very good team and they might have not the same skill set as last year, but that ’ wouldn’t want to play them twice. I'm glad we only play them once.” The Trojans, led by Krol in the paint, did a good job of neutralizing the Hakeyes' size. Tolsma finished with just four points. Joslyn Bronkhorst added five. The defense was there from the start. In the second half, it started turning into offense for TK in its opener Tuesday, The Trojans held visiting Kelloggsville to three points in the first quarter and just ten in the whole first half, pulling ahead 24-10 by the break. The Trojans then took off in the third quarter, outscoring *e Rockets 23-6 on their way to a 60-27 win to open the season. Bays said his team got over it's first-game jitters in the win. Graham led the Trojans with 17 points. Fuller added I I points. TK had six other girls with at least five points. Johnson and Krol had six each, and Scheidel, Brandi Weslow, Grace Possett and Lauren Ricketts each finished with five. Graham and Krol had six rebounds each for TK. Kayla Shannon led Kelloggsville with I I points, ML Only three Rockets scored in the loss, Larissa loss. with Shumpert adding nine points and Katrina Unseld seven. i i-jjjiis1 |ostn< life* p I Si" i w lO fe.l IT L. 1 Ilf ( Hl 1 1 LI s. 8 I *rJ •• J3 "j I MUST APPLY IN PERSON AT OUR HASTINGS OFFICE OJ&ik One 0, 4 CUeekf IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for Walking & Driving Routes Niider > 'The People Paper' . 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings Stauffer helps lead Lakers to title game Kendra Stauffer has helped Grand Valley State University’s Women’s Soccer team to the DII National Championship, which is being played at noon today (Dec. 7) in Evans, Georgia. Stauffer, a 2013 Caledonia High School graduate, is a freshman on the Laker squad. She is second on the team in both goals (11) and assists (9) this season. iI The Lakers defeated American International in their DII National Semifinal Thursday, 4-1. Stauffer scored the game’s final goal in the 78th minute. 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The wooden and steel trestles, and the mile markers J71 and J72, denoting the distance to Jackson, are still in place reminding us of the yester­ years. Some of the discarded rail ties were scattered on both sides of the trail, when the tracks were abandoned and pulled out in the 1980s. “But with only a slightly closer look, other things are seen...An occasional cinder pile, emptied from the boiler hearth of an old steam engine. Maybe some cinders from the “Muskegon” itself? Who knows? “Look again, even closer around the depot," he said. French said he’s a strong supporter of having the depot classified as a National Historic site and offering chances for it to be used again. D I think there’s a lot of things it could be used for, maintained French, “Some of us would like to see it used for a museum. Anything that goes into pre­ serving the building I'm in favor of. French has also created a guide to walking the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail and he encourages visitors to keep their eyes open for rem­ Michigan nants of the Central Railroad. In his guide French writes, “A steam engine named “The Muskegon" pulled six cars on the first run, Jan. 1, Rapids to Jackson run that eventually connected with lines to Detroit and Chicago. “It was a way of moving a lot of goods and people and •It it worked very effectively, said French. He said, by the time the rail service ended, compa­ nies and people were quite accustomed to transport by trucks. The tracks were eventu­ ally taken out and the paved trail made. It’s been a good recreation attraction since then,” French said. His collection of historical train facts includes maps of the village showing the depot, the flagman booth, and the other businesses that relied on the rail service for transportation. “It really shows how the village layout was centered « this time, and you may be able find the remnants of the telegraph pole that ran along the east side of the tracks (trail). Some clues...The tele­ graph poles are at approxi­ mately 150 foot spacing, are cut off at about two feet in height and have no bark or branches. There are two examples where the pole is laying near its' its’ “stump.” One of them has the two steel support brackets, for the crossbeam and a large steel bolt through it and the other only has a a bolt.” Township officials are uncertain how long it will take to apply for the National Historic designation for the depot. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 No. 50/December 14, 2013 TKHS students share experiences Middleville Holly Trolley with ‘different’ learning options I in ItoH I sd ()£:« IT ft vli 3(11 TWO! □osb 01Uq ibiM ftsM )b 8 )fi ubiT ft ?? moo dion iT jnim moil • III fl Job? 1 no Mirfo Isme atom yftsi iirfD vorq VsG •:d oi lliw )biM iisM MiyJ rr 1£ iloortoZ £I0£ binwA to ono ’ VTttfl >mmoD baibliH sri) to BbnuoH £10£ biBw A 3(IT“ I aanim izzmrib od o) azbnvJ sn^dJA iV bisa B3iq 13d diofl iw zrns monod i iBunnu (0£ .11 oiiaifl gniiasH 3(IT btBwA sxingo 213b£3l 131130X0 iHteilini night planned Dec. 19 annual Middleville’s Holly Trolley festival will be from 5 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m. Dec. 19. The night of holiday fam­ ily fun will include rides on the Holly Trolley through town to view Christmas decorations. Tickets can be purchased at the Middleville United Methodist Church starting at 5:15 p.m. with he last ride at 8:30 p.m. weather and ticket sales permitting. Tickets are $ 1 per person or $5 for a family. Free pop­ corn will be provided to trolley riders. Trolley tours are about 30 minutes long and depart from the Methodist church, 111 Church St. Families can visit with Santa in the Masonic Hall on Main Street, and each child visiting will receive a small gift. Families can make Christmas crafts together and have some refreshments. Live Christmas music will be provided by Lee and Jean DeVries and friends from 6 to 6:45 p.m. The performers will then move to the Middleville • United Methodist Church where The Middleville Holly Trolley will roll back into town Dec. 19. (File photo) they will perform from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Also entertaining at the United Methodist Church will be violins from 6 to 6:15 p.m., bells from 6:15 to 7 p.m. and then the DeVries singers. Refreshments and entertainment will end at 8 p.m. This annual holiday event sponsored by the is Downtown Middleville Development Authority, UAW, Masonic Lodge and Middleville United Methodist Church. Area businesses and restaurants will have special treats and offerings during the event. Li by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer High school students became an expert panel dur­ ing Monday's Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education meeting as they provided board members with infor­ mation about the many dif­ ferent learning programs available to high school stu­ dents. Thirteen students talked about their experiences in the various programs outside the traditional class offerings, Those opportunities include learning. online learning, Kent Innovation High, alternative education, Gilmore Garage Kent Career Works, Technical Center, advanced placement classes, <dual enrollment courses, intern­ ships, work experience and the teacher cadet program. Through each of the pro­ grams, students are able to find ways to better connect with programs and career paths. For some, like those in internships and Teacher Cadets, the programs offer a glimpse into possible career paths for the future. Some of the students work at places like Bradford White, AutoCam, St. Mary’s Hospital and veterinary cen­ ters. The Teacher Cadet pro­ gram gives students interest­ ed in teaching as a career a chance to observe and to assist in different classrooms within the TK district. At Gilmore Garage Works, stu­ dents develop an understand­ ing of the automobile indus­ try. There are also opportuni­ ties for students to take col­ lege courses through dual enrollments. Some students are able to earn college cred­ its for courses taken while in Advanced high school. placement courses are anoth­ er way for students to earn potential college credits for classes in high school. Career The Kent Technical Center offers project-based learning. Through the many programs at KCTC, students learn about careers in such fields as the health industry, mechanical fields, and other areas. High School Principal Tony Koski said high school counselors and teachers do their best to make students aware of the options avail­ able to them, but he said the best promotion is word of mouth from student to student. Koski said it’s impor­ tant for students and parents to realize there are different learning opportunities within the high school and any stu­ dent can find out more by talking to the counseling department. Students participating in the forum before the board of education included Callum Williams, Gracen Bailey, Ethan McMahan, David Walter, Liz Rogers, Bethany Converse, Adam Pelton, Bethany Noffke, Sarah Graham, Kelli Bakker, Jonathon Campbell, Chad Tyndall, and Erin Scheidel. In other news, the board received an update from Director of Curriculum Kim Chausow and and Middle School/High School Assistant Principal Kelli Wegner about online course opportunities. Wegner told the board online courses are not right for all students. She said stu­ dents must be motivated and able to regulate their own time management strategies for success. She said some­ times online courses are a good way for students to be able to take a course the high school doesn't currently offer like sign language. Currently, she said there are 17 students taking on­ line courses at the high See OPTIONS, pg. 11 TKHS teacher is 2013 Athena young professional winner Lyndsey Fischer, a teacher Kellogg at Thornapple Schools, has been named the Young Athena 2013 Leadership Professional Award winner. The award is one of two given by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce., Bonnie Hildreth, president and CEO of the Barry Community Foundation, was named the 2013 Athena Leadership Award Recipient. “The Athena review com­ mittee put great thought and discussion into their decision to honor Bonnie and Lyndsey as well-deserved Athena Award recipients,'' said Valerie Byrnes, cham­ ber president. Both 2013 Athena recipi­ ents will be recognized and honored at the chamber's annual dinner Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at the Walldorff Bistro and Brewpub in Hastings. Young Athena The Leadership Professional Award was designed to rec­ ognize emerging women leaders who demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their profession. has been instrumental in implementing TK's teen leadership program at the high school. She is sought out by her peers for advice. support, and friendship and is recognized as an individual who leads by example • and integrity. She has high expectations for herself ... She walks the walk. “Both the young women and men Lyndsey has been a teacher and mentor to are able to see what is possible when you step out of your Lyndsey Fischer comfort zone to expand your provide valuable service to horizons,” wrote Enslen. improve the quality of life “They have experienced for others in the community what happens when you and clearly serves as a role serve others ... kindness, model for young women gratitude, dedication, integri­ both personally and profes­ ty, empathy, and how it impacts others as well as sionally. Fischer was nominated by your own soul.” Hildreth was nominated Thornapple Kellogg Community Barry Superintendent Tom Enslen. by rHer nomination captured....... t — Foundation staff members Fischer’s spirit of leadership. Jennifer Richards, Courtney noting that “she is currently Ziny. Annie Halle. Megan the chair for the TK High McKeown and Lori Jackson. School physical education Hildreth has been at the helm and health department, co­ of the Barry Community chair for the district’s and the Foundation since its incepSchool tion when assets totaled school's high improvement Teams. Fischer $350,000. Under her leader» * ship, the foundation has grown to nearly $25 million, with 225 funds benefiting the Barry County community. “Under Bonnie s vision and leadership, the foundation purchased the old Presbyterian church and has undergone renovation to be the Community Barry Enrichment Center - which houses 17 different nonprofits and programs so that they are all accessible under one roof,” read Hildreth’s nominating form. “Great*teams are made because of great leaders — and that is what makes this (the foundation) such a terrific place to work.” • Capturing the nature of a true Athena leader, Hildreth's staff noted that and passion “Bonnie's enthusiasm are contagious as she ... articulates her vision for projects that make our community a better place to live. Serving others is not just a job to Bonnie — it is a way of life that she models for those around her. An independent review committee recently accepted and considered all Athena nominations for both •a awards, said Byrnes. The Athena Model is based on the princi­ ples of living authentically, learning constantly, advocat­ ing fiercely, acting coura­ geously, fostering collabora­ tion, building relationships, iving back and celebrating. “All the nominees present­ ed to the committee are worthy and amazing leaders within Barry County, and I 1think 1 speak for all the com­ mittee members when I say it is a humbling process to read the stories behind those that serve in leadership roles within our community,” said Byrnes. “The impacts these women make on a daily basis in the capacities they hold professionally are only a small piece of the story of the real difference they make in lives in our community.” Village Middleville Manager Rebecca Fleury was the 2012 Athena Leadership Award winner. The annual dinner in January will celebrate many chamber members for a vari­ ety of accomplishments in addition to the Athena See ATHENA, pg. 3 In This Issue • Thornapple Township officials enjoy shredding government bond • TK students take honors . in online competition • Caledonia formally opens holiday season • TK wrestlers start well, will open Gold at Hastings Wednesday I ♦ �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 14. 2013 Michael Kim Dettmann * 44A MIDDLEVILLE, MI Michael Kim Dettmann, of Middleville, passed away December 5, 2013 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Michael was born December 31, 1953, in Virginia Beach.VA, the son of Robert C. and Donna (Kermeen) Dettmann. Michael was a veteran of the United States Navy. Michael loved spending time with his family, rock hunting all over the United States, polishing rocks, making jewelry and <caring for the variety of animals on his farm. f He is survived by his wife Mary; children, Marina Elizabeth (Adam) Knott, Thomas Carl (Dani) 'T Taylor Donald Nietling CALEDONIA, Ml - Taylor Donald Nietling, age 20, of Caledonia passed away sud­ denly Friday, December 6, 2013. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald and Oksana Robertson. He is survived by his par­ ents, Eric and Pauline Nietling; four brothers and one sister, Zachary, Ashley, Samuel, Brandon, Jesse; grandparents, Charles and Margaret Nietling of Chesaning; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and one nephew. *-4 Taylor graduated from Caledonia High School in 2012 where he was active in •ft fanThe Mass of Christian Burial was offered Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft SE with Fr. Mark Bauer, celebrant. Interment was at St. Mary’s Cemetery. The family requests that memorial contributions be given in Taylor’s memory to1 the Boy Scouts of America Troop 202 of Caledonia or Gift of Life of Michigan. Condolences to the family may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. Arrangements made by Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Caledonia), 616 E. Main St •ft sports. He was an Eagle Scout with Troop #202 in Caledonia and an avid sports •ft: John H. Schondelmayer MIDDLEVILLE, MI John H. Schondelmayer, of Middleville, passed away December 6, 2013 at his home with his family at his bedside. John was born July 27, 1934, in Middleville, the son f Carner and Clarissa (Bowerman) Schondelmayer. John loved horses, gardening, spending time outdoors and his faithful dog Ozzie. John also enjoyed making things out of stained glass, suncatch­ ers and nativity sets. He was a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, class of 1952. John was a tool and die maker and die designer for Dettmann and Eric Michael (Ashley) Dettmann; grand­ children: Xavier Michael and David Kim Dettmann; his father, Robert C. Dettmann; a brother, James Milton (Heidi) Dettmann; sisters, Ann Marie ft ‘■4 r.*i lb I P rtn /’ $ Si Edna L. “Schantz” Wood MIDDLEVILLE, MJ Edna L. "Schantz’' Wood, of Middleville, passed away December 10, 2013, in Hastings. Edna was born March 22, 1918 in Caledonia, •a the daughter of Arthur and Mary Jane (Hammond) Schantz. Edna was an avid quilter, bowler and loved working in her vegetable garden. She also was a sports fan, especially the Detroit Ti ers and Michigan State, but most of all Edna loved spending time with her family and friends. Edna is survived by her daughters. Trudy (Lynn) Norlin, Janice (Robert Hermenitt) Wiesenhofer and Joyce (Chuck) Wilson; grandchildren, Matthew and Jenifer Wiesenhofer, Wendy ily include, their children, Lori (Lou) Adams, Eric (Luibov) Schondelmayer, and Sara (Jon) Geiser; a brother, Kenneth (Sharon) Schondelmayer; a sister, Catherine Moma; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Milo, Forest and Glenn; and a sister Marjorie Hall. A memorial service was conducted Thursday, December 12, 2013, at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home in Middleville, Pastor Tony Shumaker, officiating. Memorial contributions to Faith Hospice will be appre­ ciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com CALEDONIA, MI - David to leave a condolence mes­ “Davey" McDonald, age 57, sage for John's family. of Caledonia, was called home to be with his Lord and to be reunited with his moth­ er, Carleen McDonald on Thursday, December 12, 2013. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Robert Otten and his good friend, Bob Bitchin'. Surviving are his wife of 27 years, Betty; his children, June (Jeff) Fisk, Jeff (Tami Bushard) McDonald, Kendra McDonald; grandchildren, Emily, Kaylee, Sara, Dominic; Bob father, McDonald; brothers and sis­ ters, Rob (Betty) McDonald, Mike McDonald, Annie (Dan) Schalk, Melanie (Dan) Sammon, Jenni (Joe) Ward, Dan (Darren Gillespie) McDonald; sister-in-law, Carol (Anton) Graham; many nieces and nephews and his dog, Angel. Funeral services for Davey will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 616 E. Main St, Caledonia. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. The family will receive rel­ atives and friends Monday. December 16, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. •ft. many years. On October 9, 1955, John married, Janet L. Maclver, who survives. Other members of his fam- £ __ •ft .• Patton and Robin Lynne Bernard; several nieces and nephews. Michael was preceded in death by his mother Donna Dettmann and his grandpar­ ents. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, December 21, 2013. at 11 a.m. with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Middleville United Methodist Church with Pastor Tony Shumaker officiating. Memorial contributions to the Wounded Warriors Project or American Cancer Society will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneraLcom to leave a condolence message for Michael’s family. Yoder, Gina (Andy) Draght, Timothy, Kate and Molly Wilson; great granddaugh­ ters, Haeli and Maya Draght; sister-in-law, a Betty Schantz; and several nieces and nephews. Edna was preceded in I* death by her parents; her hus­ band, Lyle Wood; a daughter, Terrie Yoder; and brothers, Clare and Myrl Schantz. Edna's family will receive friends, Sunday, December 15, 2013, noon to 2 p.m. at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, Middleville, where her funeral service will be conducted al 2 p.m. with Pastor Lee Zachman, officiat­ ing. 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Standing to join her, Supervisor Mike Bremer Staff Writer * More important issues gave accolades to the town­ may have been on the ship and its board members Thomapple Township agen­ for its diligence and execu­ da, but Township Treasurer tion of the township's finan­ Debra Buckowing couldn't cial obligations and congrat­ contain her enthusiasm for ulated the board, on behalf of one of them as Monday’s the community. Buckowing and Bremer meeting opened. 44 This is very exciting for each took three pages of the township,” smiled photocopied tax debt docu­ the Buckowing. “We paid off ment, taking tums placing our $2.75 million govern­ them in the shredder. Buckowing exclaimed, ment bond for the fire station located al 128 High St. It’s “Whew, that's a monkey off ours, and we are very proud our (township) backs." Commenting on the tough to have paid off the General Obligatory Limited Tax act to follow. Dr. Robert Bond, held against the facili­ Schirmer, director of the Barry-Eaton District Health ty“I want to share with you Department, provided a all this exciting moment monthly outreach newsletter where we get to bum the tax to the board and highlighted the agency's activities bond document.” Dave planned for the coming Fire - Chief He encouraged Middleton quickly offered weeks. his lighter to ignite the docu­ everyone to get a flu shot and ment, but then decided it clarified the changes taking might not be such a good place with the assumption by idea, to the chuckles of meet­ Cherry Street Clinic to over­ ing guests, given the smoke see the Barry County Health Clinic. The newly reorgan­ detectors directly overhead. “We’ll have to settle with ized clinic will be open by Feb. 23,2014. Township clerk Susan * . Vlietstra, following up on previous discussion and action regarding health i’ Caledonia American Legion insurance mandates for the Post 305 employees of the township, 5 Thursday • 6:30 p.m. 9868 Cherry Valley r' provided information about each week thru 5/24/14_________ by Constance Cheeseman ® ml* • 114 M 1 1 •.. i 1 - * 5 ‘ a **41 c X. J c the insurance to the board * members, including the reception of insurance cards mailed to each member. Vlietstra previously shared that the cost for the insurance coverage had decreased with the change, by the township, to Priority Health Services. VPS and Guardian dental insurance. gave Buckowing an update to the enhanced Internet service and electron­ ic payment program being implemented in the town­ Treasurer Debra Buckowing and Supervisor Mike Bremer enjoy the ceremonial — ship. and genuine — shredding of the mortgage bond used to construct the fire station at “We are up and running, 128 High St. and I am happy to report that approval of payment for duct orders to the road commis­ we have had two payments from this service.” sion were issued prior to the cleaning of the tow nship hall Buckowing also explained made using the option, one made at the township hall, that, due to a communication by Modernistic cleaning end of 2013. Several board and one made online. BS&A snafu between the Village of services, and a call by members voiced their con­ has installed online software Middleville and the Drain Bremer to begin discussion cern that unknown revenue to process property tax pay­ Commission, a late tax bill of reviewing budget funding generation variables provid­ ments, reporting assessing had to be generated and for road repair and mainte­ ed the impetus for caution activity, utility billing servic­ mailed to bill for an nance with an emphasis before committing to a road es (sewer) and cemetery approved drain assessment. placed on the potential to maintenance order. The assessment had to be save money if road work management. “A link will be added to billed by the township the township website, afford­ because the village had ATHENA, continued from page 1--------ing residents the option of already sent its tax rolls to using the services after the the county. This is a dupli­ Awards, including Chamber recipients are welcomed and township reviews the pro­ cate billing but not a double Member of the Year, Brick encouraged to attend to cele­ Distinctive brate with the honored award gram this week. Barring any payment, and residents are Award, issues, the service will go not being billed additional Destination Award and rec­ winners. Reservations can be made Chamber a live next week,” said taxes with this action taken ognizing Buckowing. “This is a huge by the township to correct Champion. The event is open by calling the chamber, 269chamber members, 945-2454. prior to Jan. 4, step toward providing servic­ the overlooked and late to es that are user friendly to action taken by the Drain prospective members and 2014. Tickets are $40 per community leaders. Friends, person. our residents. The user pays Commission. Other business addressed family and colleagues of the the 3 percent service fee; the township receives no money by the board included < . •w i 'onald > v. ft’ ran * WWM. ■ » •' 41 ■ IS ,_.x 5 ^4 / K I JI i 2325 ® B if KJ * I • i t j te mtfatas .s- ’asE =5 v * I V. S5 This Christmas Shot) Downtown < c s * I % 0 - r 1 J c? l - • o the Thornanfle * • J F i 'S ome spend a day in our beautiful downtown where you 'llfind. • • Fabric & Craft Stores Health Foods Store Electronics & Appliance Stores Victorian Bed & Breakfast Gift Shops 4 Screen Movie Theater Dollar Stores Historic Barry County Courthouse Flower Shops The Famous Holly Trolley Salons & Spas 29 Unique Restaurants Stores offering Shoes Independent Pharmacy Stores offering Clothing Sporting Goods Shop Downtown Spray Plaza/ Mini Bandshell Bakeries Jewelry Stores Hardware Stores I1 •' Financial Institutions Antique & Collectible Stores Art Galleries I I Shop Downtown Hastings ... where the Holidays begin! •* .u I �Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 14. 2013 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY (Dutton LlmtecC Middleville Wesleyan Church (KeformecC Church 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville, MI 49333 • 945-1555 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann is ’ Truth T^y \Nord Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org Frank P. Service Times: Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth...................... Pioneer Club........ Bible Study.......... ........... 10:00 a.m. ........... 11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services: 9:30 AM - Worship 11:00 AM - Sunday School 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study 6:00 PM - Student Ministries S ww^laskabaplisl.ora Our mission is to worship God and equip nmitted followers of Jesus Christ who will reach our community with the Gospel Dr. Brian F. Harnson, Pastor Leanne Bailey . DcnHfwnror and Ail walks, One faith An EvangehcaTTovenant INitiU krlatKMi* (269)795-9726 M-37. North of Middleville Sundav School.............. ....................... Sunday Morning W< .ruhip Service........ Sunday Evening Service............. -...... Wednesday Student Ministries.............. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.............. Wednesday Word of Life Gubs........ Community Services: 10:00 a.m. .........9:45 a.m. ........ HsOO a.m. .......... 6:00 p.m. ......... 6:45 p.m. .......... 6:45 p.m. ......... 6:45 p.m. 640 Arlington Court • Middleville Next to Tires 2000 269.743.4104 K PLACE hr \ OU u-u-u.fbemiddlcMllc.net day ofyour week MorningStarChurchOnline.org middlcvillcyouthgroup.com I -W @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday............................ Sunday............................... Sunday (Spanish Mass) Ji li'l it# 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm Fust J J Qtye ©lb {Eime dFEIetJjotHsft (Cljurcf) Sunday Worship Presbyterian Traditional: 9 AM 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Royle Bailard Al Strouse Contemporary: 11 AM Real. Relevant. Relational. Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! 405 N. M 37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269 945 5463 www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 8175 Broadmoor - Caledonia KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K 5th qradps) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Wednesdays 6:30-8 pm The Intersect (9-12th) Fridays 7:30-9:30pm Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 .His C/iinJi K. www.FirstChurchHastings.or Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 'III US illhf thlVlk]h BdU'l MIDDLEVILLE SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9:30am/11am 20 State Street Middleville, Ml / www.tvcweb-corn 115 •X ** HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.OT *^^^^** Good Shepherd J Lutheran Church fjF 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) •II Worship................................................................... 9:30a.m. Sunday School....................................... 11:00 a.m. Saturday Evening Mass.....................5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Considering becoming Catholic? Adult Bible Class.................................... 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ..................... .9:30 a.m. Sunday School................................... .. 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher Church Office: (616) 868-6402 www.lakesidecommunity.org Rev. Jodie R. Flessncr. Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 616-891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.ore MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED /orship warms theheart ni iki 9266 Parmelee Road I Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Church phone (269) 795-8816 Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace” 1*1 GOD'S WORD NOURISHES 'tea M U tt C It Lakeside Elementary Youth meets 2nd Thurs. @ 6 p.m. Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays <® 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays C® 6 p.m. fl. jT www.PeaceChurch.cc 616B9L8119 each 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) 10:00 a.m. Worship. 11:15 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages jririo in Ihiti itIW#Nl I -iWblK •l PARM ELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages .com Pastor Terry Kenitz Church: (269) 795-2391 Call or see our website for information. > .r ■ 1 3t' brighTside Church V La if “ www.stpaulcaledonia.org Morning/NStar Intern 7240 68* Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 the best O! Snyder. Senior Pastor David Ordway. v«rh alaska , Sunday Cantata Sunday Alan Moody. Youth Pamr baptist (church 1 Make Sunday Senices: 8:30 a.m. II a.m. Sunday School Bible Class 9:45 am. Nursery available dunng service illi f 708 W. Main Street BiIdIc ‘'Church — <■=* > 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 "Celebrating 50 Years in 2012" Haw lit Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m, Jr. & Sr. Youth Group 6:00 p.m. Wednesday AWANA 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer 6:45 p.m. Pastor, Dave Deets IhTIM www.whitneyvillebible.org I FCA is I I ■ U/iu W Whitneyville 'ci(H cc Fellowship Church r 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52’ 1 and 48 !' St Morning Worship Service . 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service....... 5:30 p.m. Worship - Sunday 10am & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 j J** Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online middlevillecrc.org www.WhitneyvilleFellowship.org - 616-868-0621 Middleville United Methodist Church Yankee Springs Bible Church Hl * V". fI 4 J i Saturday: 6:00pm Sunday: 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:0 F ^cornerstone U. ’ church www.cornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue F 111 Church St. Office: (269) 795-9266 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children's ministry during worship Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) <7 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer - 10:00 A.M. Holy Communion Pastor Tony Shumaker www.umcmiddieville.org - Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministnes.org/see/churches.exe/chl7897 If A “Lighthouse” on the corner... proclaiming the Truth from God’s Word. < r V 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 06800318 •I �The Sun and News. Saturday, December 14 2013/ Page 5 Financial Focus TK students take honors in online competition Provided by Andrew McFadden of Edward Jones Four Thomapple Kellogg High School accounting stu­ dents recent!) placed fourth in an online virtual business competition. Reinvesting dividends can be a smart move 'k k !k •* S& 11 II 1 I ir fl-> to r. ST Bl® | SBKtTIB i saw As an investor, you’ll eventually need to make all and sorts of decisions some will be difficult. But there’s one choice you can make that can be relatively easy: reinvesting stock divi­ dends. It’s simple to reinvest div­ idends — you just need to sign up for a dividend rein­ vestment plan (DRIP). Once you do, you won’t receive dividends directly as cash; instead, your dividends will be directly reinvested in the underlying equity. Be aware, though, that you may incur a fee when reinvesting divi­ dends. By doing some research, you can find companies that have not only consistently paid dividends year after year but also increased those dividend payments regularly. (Keep in mind that compa­ nies are not obligated to pay dividends and can reduce or discontinue them at any time.) By reinvesting dividends, you may be able to realize some key benefits. First, you’ll be building your share ownership, which can help you build wealth. 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As we’ve seen, reinvesting dividends can help you build your investment portfolio — so consider putting this tech­ nique to work in your invest­ ment strategy. fluctuate with share price — can help boost your invest­ ment reach further, simply because each reinvested div­ idend can buy more shares than at the previous higher share price. Consider this: It took investors 25 years to recover from the Crash of 1929 if they did not reinvest their dividends — but it only took them 15 years to recover from the crash if they did reinvest dividends, accord­ ing to Ned Davis Research. And we’ve seen the same phenomenon in more recent years, too. Since 1987, according to Ned Davis Research, we've had three major market corrections: Black Monday in 1987; the bursting of the dot-com bub­ ble from 2000 to 2002; and the bursting of the subprime and credit bubbles in 2008. The S&P 500 rose follow­ ing those market corrections. Investors who stayed invest­ ed during those corrections had the opportunity to partic­ ipate in rising markets. Those investors participating in a dividend reinvestment plan may have been able to buy more shares at a lower price. Of course, past performance doesn’t guarantee future results and the value of your stock shares can fluetuate, including the loss of principal. While reinvesting your dividends clearly can be ben­ eficial, you do have to be aware that, even if you aren't receiving the dividends as cash, you will be taxed on them. But the dividend tax rate remains quite favorable - if you’re in the 25%. 28%, 33% or 35% brackets, your dividends will be taxed at 15%. If your taxable income is more than $4(X).(XK) (or $450,000 for couples), your dividend tax rate is 20%. If your adjusted gross income is $250,000 or more (for married couples filing joint­ ly) or $200,000 or more (if you're single), you'll also have to pay a 3.8% Medicare tax on your dividends. Gift I gifts’. 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Besides viewing the nativity scene and petting animals, visitors can warm up in the church fellowship hall with I hot chocolate and cookies. The Bowne Township Historical Museum and adja­ cent one-room schoolhouse also will be open. 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 49316 The church is at the comer of Alden Nash (M-50) and On the corner of M-37 ond 100th Street 84th Street in Bowne Mon.-Fri. 8:30om-6pm and Sot. 8:30am-2pm Township, I I I I I I I I Gift certificates valid for the 2014 summer season "SENSIBLE" Live nativity planned tonight at Bowne Center church BALLOON RIDES ] WINE TOURS Be This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. r I I I 1 Students competing and earning the fourth-place honor were Cla\ Francisco. Nick Iveson. Dalton Phillips and Evan Smelker. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. kt <A T r &e And Christmas Eve.' 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US-131 AT EXIT 6A 06828811 -b^* �-rr- Page 8/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 14, 2013 Caledonia formally opens holiday season f£» —* by Fran Fa verman Staff Writer Caledonia's official wel­ come to the holiday season began at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, when the parade led by the Caledonia Fire Department began its stately progress down Main Street to an obbligato of horns and sirens. Spectators joined in clapping hands and whistling, while children shrieked joyfully. The bitter L cold was ignored by the warmly dressed crowd. The department's vehicles were joined by fire trucks from Leighton Township. Cub scouts from Pack 3245 and Boy Scouts from Troop 3204 preceded the color guard from Caledonia Post 305, American Legion. Floats representing various groups followed, including a sleigh carrying Santa Claus. Antique tractors followed with merrymakers riding on trailers. A vehicle from a local business sent forth dis­ crete clouds of propane that quickly congealed in the frigid air. Individual vehicles and walkers brought up the rear and the last parade of the year was over. On to the Caledonia Public Library where hot chocolate dispensed by members of the Kiwanis Club of Caledonia and cook­ ies given out by the Friends ' of the Library were eagerly welcomed by children and adults alike. Branch manager Elizabeth GuarinoKozlowicz and her staff greeted over 900 visitors and uided them to the wide range of activities available. Members of the Caledonia String Players provide a festive holiday atmosphere under the direction of Skip Teegardin. Performing from the group are, from left, Rachel Maloney, Daniel Kumpayi, bass, Matthew Shannon, Mia Hansen, Bailey Birman, and Micah Rodriguez. Lilee Grinnell keeps warm by shaking with perform­ ing dancers from the Caledonia Dance Company. Forming a long and orderly line, parents and children lined up eagerly anticipating the arrival of Santa Claus, who arrived promptly at 3 p.m. in the per­ son of Drew McFadden with elf helpers. An added attrac­ tion was the opportunity for free pictures with Santa sup­ plied by Noun Studios. For those who had completed their chats with Santa, there were crafts and stories. An added attraction was the Caledonia String Players, twelve of whom entertained celebrants with performance of original arrangements of old favorites ranging from some blues to familiar carols and some sacred music. The , . . ‘ group, watched over by a beaming Skip Teegardin, its founder and backer, played for an hour before an entranced audience. Around 4 p.m. Santa and his elf helpers adjourned to the outdoors along with almost everybody •IO else where a tree donated by Caledonia Township and set up by staff of the Village of Caledonia Department of Public Works awaited its lighting. Rebecca Lectka, repre­ senting the Chamber of Commerce, said the event had taken a lot of planning and effort by the committee; she also thanked the spon lit ­ sors: Caledonia Dance and Music Center, Kiwanis Club of Caledonia, Friends of the Library, Noun Studios, Caledonia Township, Village of Caledonia, «!• Kent District Library System, Chamber of Commerce, and United Bank. Observing that all the effort had been worth It, she introduced the r. Caledonia Dance Center, who performed a selection from the Nutcracker Ballet Now Taking Applications for per Carriers! Looking for adults for walking routes, delivering our newspapers on Saturday mornings. The money is paid bi-weekly and the route will not interfere with most activities. X11 - l^1 f / \ rr - \ ■ • * 41 - Writing a letter to Santa gets the attention of Sheri and Emlyn Vredevoogd during the holiday celebration at the library. Suite by Peter Tchaikovsky. The celebration also coincided with the remem­ brance of Pearl Harbor on its 72nd anniversary and intro­ duced a reflective note for all those whose lives ending that day meant they would never experience another Christmas season. The color guard from Caledonia Post 305, American Legion, pre- sented the colors; the nation­ al anthem was sung by the crowd. Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison noted the coincidence of the events and the opportunity for fami­ lies and friends to gather in celebration. GuarinoKoslowicz threw the switch and the tree was lit to applause. $ vii » LU. .. •I. •W Mt Beyond expectations. My promise to you. Ji* •s' Jeffrey Macthysse - Funeral Director X-Sth �** • I The Sun and News, Saturday, December 14, 2013/ Page 9 A THENA, continued from page 1 iPri'T i Children will present the live nativity at Lakeside Community Church Dec. 21 and 22. school and she expects that number will continue to grow as more programs are made available and more stu­ dents opt for this new style of learning. She explained the district has to pay for the online courses, but the district does not have to provide space for students to take the courses. Koski said he does have some concerns that students will think online courses are an easier way to earn the provide eye glasses for stu­ dents, warm clothing and boots, gas cards and food, propane for a family, new shoes for children and other needs. During the final public comment, TK parent Jerry Czarnecki told the board he believes TK is “an all-star district" and encouraged the board to continue the work being done to educate stu­ dents. credits they need. “These are not easy cours­ es," adding that not all stu­ dents will do well with the unsupervised type of learn­ ing. In final matters, the board heard of a silent partner who has been working within the TK school district to assist students in need. Superintendent Tom Enslen said the partner wants to remain anonymous but said, so far, the donor has helped 4 —* Kids to present live nativity Call 269-945-9554 for Sun & News ads program at Lakeside church »< * *• Christmas story through nar­ ration and carols. Live animals and a mov­ ing star that guides the wise­ men to the Baby Jesus will add to the special service. Free hot cocoa and Christmas cookies will be served inside the church after each performance. Community Lakeside at Church is 6201 Whitneyville Avenue SE in Alto. Community Lakeside Church will present its fourth annual “live nativity by kids and for kids." This special events take place with two showings both Saturday, Dec. 21, and Sunday, Dec. 22. Showings each day will be at 6 and 6:30 p.m. Children will portray Joseph and Mary with Baby Jesus, the angels, shepherds and wisemen as they tell the ip 11 \ I 11 r Lr U SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN 1 - — K& r r Budd, French named students of the month * A ji fe Mi r ;e t<c?, se: ~ r MXrt ■ safe I (■ it a t x nj > ll_ . .. ’ [A Ruben French Bethany Budd 2# I 1 I I I J Thomapple Kellogg High School recently honored two students as the Rotary students of the month for September and October. Bethany Budd, daughter of David and Linda Budd, was named the September student of the month and Ruben French was the October student of the month. Budd is member of National Honor Society and has been on the high honor roll. She plays tennis, tutors and volunteers at the library. Her hobbies include kayak­ ing, camping, traveling, reading, and riding quads. She plans to major in micro- 8 mu biology and is considering joining the U.S. Air Force or Navy. is the son of French Dennis and Kellie French. He is a member of National Honor Society, has varsity letters in football and base ball and has been on the high honor roll. In addition to football and baseball, Ruben is active in his church youth and works at group Middleville Marketplace, His hobbies include swing dancing, playing sj•It. rts, spending time with friends and reading. He plans to major in physical therapy. His college choice is unde­ cided at this time. '4 Saturday December 21st, 2013 lpm-4 p.m. 9 Milestones Child Development Center 8270 Broadmoor Ave SE Caledonia, MI 49316 Please come join us for this spectacular holiday event. Santa, Mrs. Claus and his reindeer will be stopping by for a visit. \Ne will also have a holiday craft and cookie decorating for the children. In partnership with the Grand Rapids Griffins Kids Club * ••• '// ' (/fc £ Visit with Santa and his Reindeer * * * at New Ground Church * * * * * * A 4 Ji Milestones t f J? * • 43 * J* A•; * CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER t Da ' 3F 5455 84th St SE www.hexvgroundchurch.org -'J —-* o s GRAND iff i RAPID*. :— �—% » •- *- w* Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 14, 2013 Middleville man arrested, charged with criminal sexual conduct with minor TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-909 V 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 INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN­ SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEAR­ ING ON THURSDAY- JANUARY 2, 2014 COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284.N BRIG­ GS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, MI - BARRY COUNTY, CONCERN­ ING THE FOLLOWING: 1. SEU 13-12-07 Parcel ID # 070-039-00. A request by Sherwood Custom Homes, LLC for John Kozlowski to construct an accessory build­ ing on property, which is bisected by a road, located at 3298 Elmwood Beach Dr. Zoning Article XII, Sec. 12.7 - 4.,b. Please take further notice that the township Zoning Ordinance and pro­ posed 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 no later than December 27, 2013. 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). Cathy Strickland, Secretary Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission 06829013 Larry Knowles Yankee Springs Township Zoning Administrator A 32-year-old Middleville man, formerly employed as a choir director at St. Therese Church in Wayland, was arrested Dec. 5 and charged with child sexually abusive activity, second degree crim­ inal sexual conduct and accosting a minor. Michigan State- Police Holly Trolley will be in Freeport Monday Freeport G 1 Works will be at the Freeport Community Center Monday, Dec. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. to provide hot chocolate and cookies. After enjoying a A snack, guests will be able take a ride on the Holly Trolley throughout the vil­ lage, visit with Santa and vote in the village lightin contest. Village residents will be competing for more than $250 in prizes. Those who are unable to visit with Santa Monday can visit him when he returns to Freeport Fire Response the •It evening of Saturday, Dec. 21, to visit with area chil­ dren. Sign-up is available at Freeport •It businesses, includ­ ing L&J, The Shamrock, Printers Freeport and Freeport Mill. Call 269-945-9554 for Sun a News classified ads of J r* < -7 * * *>chign* VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE 2014 MEETING SCHEDULE The MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL meets regularly on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. January 14 & 28 May 13 & 27 September 9 & 23 February 11 & 25 June 10 & 24 October 14 & 28 March 11 & 25 July 8 & 22 November 11 & 25 April 8 & 22___________________ . August 12 & 26 December 16 (3rd Tuesday) J- The VILLAGE COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE meets regularly on the first Tuesday of every month at 4:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. January 7 May 6 September 2 February 4 June 3 October 7 March 4 •* July 1 November 5 (Wednesday) April 1 August 6 (Wednesday) December 2 The MIDDLEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION meets regularly on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. I January 7 May 6 September 2 February 4 June 3 October 7 March 4 July 1 November 5 (Wednesday) April 1 August 6 (Wednesday) December 2 The MIDDLEVILLE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY meets regularly on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. January 21 ' May 20 September 16 February 18 June 17 October 21 March 18 July 15 November 18 April 15 August 19 December (no meeting) The LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY meets quarterly on the third Thursday of that month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. January 16 July 17 April 17__________________________ October 16__________________________________________ The MIDDLEVILLE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS does not have regular scheduled meeting dates but meets as business requires in the Village Offices. The WELLHEAD PROTECTION GROUP does not have regular scheduled meeting dates but meets as business requires in the Village Offices._______________________________ Notices of all special meetings and meeting changes will be posted at the Village Hall and on the Village Website: www.villageofmiddleville.org Minutes will be available for public inspection at the Village Office during normal business hours for each of these bodies in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and other appli­ The public is welcome to attend and participate in any open session of any of cable law. these bodies. 06829010 ing to identify and interview other potential juvenile vic­ tims. Lavoie was arraigned Dec. 5 at the Allegan County 57th District Court. Bond was set at $20,000, and Lavoie did •Il st bond •It after his arraignment. If convicted, Lavoie could face up to 20 years in prison and $100,000 in fines. arrested Nathan <Lavoie, 32 of, Middleville, after an investigation into the accusa­ tions of multiple criminal sexual acts with a 15-yearold girl. The incidents reportedly •It. occurred between 2011 and 2013. Michigan State Police said the investigation is continu­ ing, and officers are attempt­ fa fa fa l Middleville TOPS 546 •The Dec. 9 meeting opened with the group singing the TOPS version of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” ■ Patricia reminded those who are planning to attend the August retreat to get their reservations in. Barb Cady sent word for anyone inter­ ested in filing for the position of retreat director to see Patricia for more informa­ tion. The minutes of the Dec. 2 meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report for November was accepted as presented. Roll call showed 12 mem­ bers present. The next meet­ ing is the last weigh-in for the year. •* Families chosen for Christmas gifts were posted with sign-up sheets for dona­ tions. The presentation will be made after the Christmas •It tluck. Best loser for this week is Joyce B., with Helen runnerup. Dorothy was the best loser for KOPS. Helen won the food chart drawing. Jan, Phyllis, Patricia and Alice P. also rtf Is participated. Dorothy won the ha/ha box. Alice P. won •It the 50/50 drawing. Patricia gave a humorous reading titled “The Day After Christmas.” The meeting closed with the KOPS and TOPS pledges. The next meeting will be Dec. 16. Visitors are welcome to attend the meetings each Monday at 500 Lincoln Meadows, beginning at 5 for weigh-in, with the meeting starting at 5:30 and ending at 6 p.m. For more information, call Patricia, 616-868-0463, or Betty, 616-765-3483. dll I r• VWA K I .MvJi 1 Whitneyville church planning Christmas Eve service Wi I IB Whitneyville Bible Church will have Christmas Eve Service Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. The church is at 8655 Whitneyville Ave. SE, Alto. Opportunity for -‘liife PERMANENT HIRE ml1 Flexfob Engineering trust. Around the world? 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V •* The Trojan team followed •« & that up by winning a pair of £ b if duals at the Hamilton Quad I Wednesday. The Trojans *7* SWIM I • topped Coopersville 63-18 *and Comstock Park 51-23. r * “Having a relatively r .1 young and inexperienced line-up, it was a little nerveracking to not know how we would respond when lined up against another team for the first time.” said TK head coach Scott Szczepanek. “But, I have been , very impressed with the effort and intensity this group has put forth to this point. And we were able to capitalize in sit­ uations in a lot of matches to Caledonia’s Kraft Meadows Middle School recenty honored students of the month come away with two team for the first trimester. Students were nominated by teachers and staff for their wins.” respectfulness. Hautala,» i i Cn-tni ( 103 iUQ^UUUUH IVOU. iPictured iviuivm are lai v (front row, from left) Alice Vecziedins, -------------------- , Hannah ---------------------------------RvAn Carton ri ri Lo9an Wyatt, Benjamin Parra, Josh Quist, Kora Orosz, Hannah Fritz, Katie Poland (119), Noah Torres Klomparens (middle) TylerAnn VanderMolen, Emily Arne, Jeremiah Schutter, Cole Poland (119), Noah Torres (125) Patrie LaJoye (130), Hebert, Justin Valk, Matias Martinez-Ekkel, Will Hoats, Kenneth Boorsma, Casey Austin Beardsley (140) and Mannor, Kirsten Peek, Samantha Williams (back) EHie Montague, Logan Montague, Iveson each had two wins on Anna Lomonaco, Celeste Austin-Jorden, Ronie Finkbeiner, Josh Saber, Jacob Bennett, Alexis Gibbs. (Not available for the photo were Alannah Horton and Hunter the night. TK is at the Grandville Walker.) Invitational today, then will 1 4______ L OK open the Gold Conference season Wednesday at Hastings High * School. pounds and Kyle Krey at 145 won individual titles on the day for the Trojans. Poland knocked off Lowell’s Zeth Dean in overtime in the championship round. Dean was an individual state run­ ner-up a year ago, and beat Poland in two of their three meetings last season. Krey won all three of his matches by pin. TK also had Nick Iveson Kraft Meadows names students of month k TONY’S REPAIR 1278 N. H37HWY 269.818.0324 Tune-ups, Maintenance, Repairs & Re-builds c SERVICING ALL MAKES AND MODELS | >1 CO <o ^4 A 'Stt«! Kto. *^1 c •W ► ACDelco IDOBBIIXI'S COMPLETE iJ AUTO SERVICE CENTER Your Local CM Automotive Specialists * 5^ * HONOR?.?1 [ \VoHcrioN hinii I ixTENDEO J s,*Lt LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON IVI-79 I Our Diagnostic Computer Software is Compatible With AH Makes Sr Models _ Ttr^r -rena ta rn . 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Finding no one in the home, he rescued a dog. The animal was not injured. The home is reportedly rented by a man, woman and two children who were reportedly not home when the fire started. Caledonia Township Fire Department was assisted at the scene by departments from Alto, Cascade, Thornapple Township, and Kentwood. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation. No further information was available at press time. I brucesframe.com it,TtJtA a 795-9596 J < ft / •I j •11 I 1 flflflWTTp ■ 415 2nd • Middleville trsunKf •t WE HAVE GONE GREEN! I DE BEER R E F I N I S H One of the first shops in protecting the environment with Over 30 years experience % in to r^ m CU co to o the area to do our part in siifir O) ID rm CM co co o Caledonia’s Kraft Meadows Middle School recently announced students of the month for the first trimester. Students were nominated by teachers and staff for their exemplary displays of responsibility. Pictured are (front row, from left) Blake Monson, Alex Fenton, Jonah Beurkens, Victoria Jousma, Emma Norman, Holly Denouden, Emma Larsen (back) Evan Wehler, Justin Hutchins, Precious Stanton, Hannah Bennett, Jenny Lane, Shelby VanDyke, Jacob Remington. (Not available for the photo were IPatrick DaSilva, Sophia Lynch, Ella Pietenpol, Marissa Quirk, Justin Heaton, Emily Mutschler, Scott Fitzgerald, Emma Houser and Ana Limon.) GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. 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V Caledonia got 11 points from Steven Sammons, nine from Drew Muller and seven from Kobe Wilson. The Scots outrebounded 1 the Bulldogs 37-27, but had a few more turnovers than Wl the Bulldogs which aided the Byron Center comeback. Sammons had a game-high 1 1 rebounds to go along with two assists. The Fighting Scots are back in action this afternoon (Dec. 14), at home against Gull Lake at 6 p.m., then fei- it * will visit Wayland Tuesday t < -, and host East Kentwood k4 Friday. % 1 fr* i I r ■ /A Caledonia's Drew Muller fades away as he fires up a shot during his team’s loss to visiting Byron Center Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Authorized Caledonia & Shipping Middleville’s Outlet Since 1985 ups Caledonia Shipping 9 I JET--*-’ M — I Caledonia’s Nick LoMonaco pushes the ball ahead as Byron Center’s Travis Baker gives chase during the fourth quarter Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) TK ladies score a 12-point win at FHE Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team bounced back from its first defeat of the season to beat Forest Hills Eastern on the road Friday. The Trojans topped the Hawks 44-31 to improve to 3-1 on the year. TK fell 41-38 in a game that was tight throughout Tuesday at Gull Lake. Kelsey Bauer Jed the Blue Devils with 12 points. Mackenzie Latt added six points, as did Elaina Haase, Morgan Nusbaum and Abbey Watson. Ji I *-i * l The Hastings Fresh Food Initiative site, located at First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St., will be Christmas closed Day, Wednesday,- Dec. 25, and New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1. It will return to its regularly scheduled time and location Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014. As the holiday season approaches, some families may be asking, “Where can I get help with food? The Fresh Food Initiative is a local food distribution program through the Barry County United Way, in partnership with the Food Bank of 'EJOLjIO ‘ : FREE $10off! ^^^fl ■ ’A Complete flut^Repair / Towing I Quick Lube 2000 / HUGE FREE Alignment ; Check with purchase of 4 tires TIRE SALE:I$1A ■—I *--- • —i ---- ' k ... - ,r, I * IX fl 1 I -I Fresh Food Initiative site to close for holidays V : <4 more games on the schedule before the new year, at home against Hopkins Tuesday, then at Byron Center Friday (Dec. 20) and Comstock Park Dec. 23. The Blue Devils trailed the Trojans 19-16 at the half. TK got ten points from Kelli Graham, eight each from Kaylin Johnson and Sydney Krol and six from Erin Scheidel. The Trojans have three South Central Michigan, which was created to assist Ship your package with us - Ground & Air Service families when their food We accept UPS Package Returns (ARS/RS labels) budgets get a little tight. 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Ste. D • Caledonia Through private donations (616) 891-0898 and grants, approximately _______ _ I 200 boxes of fresh and packups ups 06827322 M-F 10-6:30; Sat 10-4 V aged food are distributed (4-4:45 p.m. pickup M-F) weekly in an effort to offer assistance to families in need. The Fresh Food Initiative is 06828818 a non-qualifying program and J • MIDDLEVILLE • is open to the public. Any family that has a need for a 500 Arlington St • 269.795.3550 little extra food is encouraged * ffffff J • CALEDONIA • to visit one of the Fresh Food locations. By receiving a box D 9820 Cherry Valley Rd • 616.891.3550 r. ( O fl of food, families are then able to use the extra money to help pay monthly bills and expenses such as utilities, insurance, 91 Tire 4-Tire I rent or mortgage and others. I Local Food Fresh ____________ I Initiatives locations, includRotation Balance ^Coupon valid at any Tires 2000 location. Some restrictions apply. Expires 12/28/13; | ing day and time of distributions are: coopert rhs • Maple Valley Community | . of Hope, Nashville, every Tuesday, 9 a.m. to I p.m. 15 (serves only those who reside in the Maple Valley School I district). For more informaI wwitu jjuibiiaoc ui *t uiKd [ tion, call 517-852-0664. ^Coupon valid at any Tires 2000 location. Some restrictions apply. Expires 12/28/13j • Middleville Local 1002, third Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m. For more informart I tion, call 269-795-9581. ■■ok? & u • Hastings First United | S Methodist Church, every L | Wednesday at 9 a.m. For | more information, call 269I High Mileage, Premium or Performance! | <• 945-4010. F ■ Coupon valid at any Tires 2000 location. Some restrictions apply. Expires 12/28/13 Freeport United mJ 4( 6 i: f * I f ft I Voff Oil,Lube& ; Filter Change , Methodist Church, t h i rd Wednesday of every month. For more information, call 616-765-5316. • Soups On, Orangeville Fire Department, every Wednesday from 8 to 101 a.m. Call 269-623-4142 for more information. Upon arriving to a Fresh Food Initiative site, each family will need to sign in with their name, ZIP code and how many people are in the house­ hold. Each household may receive only one allocation of food, and only one box per household is permitted, Families in need are asked to bring their own box or laundry basket to carry their items home. After the truck arrives on site, the food is unloaded, sorted, counted, and the distri­ bution begins. The community support this program through monetary contributions and volunteering to help with the distribution. Volunteers of all ages are always welcome, needed and appreciated to help in the distribution of the food, Anyone interested in volunteering for this program. donating or who has any other questions about the Fresh Food Initiative may call the Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center, 269-9454010. •it to to to. t Sffflt! ti I 1 •*' | A •It is'i?i i MM MM MM MM M MM * •> 1 �The Sun and News, Saturday, December 14, 2013/ Page 13 —w* Red Cross offers tips for 12 days of holiday safety to get there and how long it should take to arrive. If the car gets stuck along the way, help can be sent along the predetermined route. • Help prevent the spread of the flu. Stay home if sick. Wash hands with soap and water as often as possible, or use an alcohol-based hand rub. Cover the nose and mouth with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing and throw the tissue away after use. If a tissue isn't available, someone should cough or sneeze into their elbow, not their hands. • Follow Santa’s fashion lead — dress in layers. When it’s cold outside, layered lightweight clothing will While everyone is shop­ ping, baking, gift wrapping, A decorating and going to par­ ties, the American Red Cross of West Michigan has holi­ day tips to help make the season a safe one. • Prepare vehicle for trav­ elingA to grandmother's house. Build an emergency kit and include items such as blankets or sleeping bags, jumper cables, fire extin­ guisher, compass and road maps, shovel, tire repair kit and pump, extra clothing, flares and a tow rope. • Drive the sleigh and rein­ deer safely. Avoid driving in a storm. If travel is a must, let someone know the desti­ nation, the route being taken '\\u : This is important because unattended cooking causes nearly 90 percent of all kitchen fires. • Be a lifesaver during the holidays. The Red Cross rec­ ommends at least one person in every household should take first aid and CPR/AED training. • Designate a driver or skip the holiday cheer. Buckle up, slow down and don’t drive impaired. If someone plans on drinking, designate a driver who won't drink. • When the weather out­ side is frightful, heat the home safely. Never use a stove or oven to heat the home. Never leave portable keep a person warmer than a single heavy coat. Gloves and a hat prevent loss of body heat. • Use a Red Cross-trained baby-sitter when attending holiday festivities. Red Cross-certified baby-sitters learn to administer basic first aid; properly hold and feed a child; take emergency action when needed and monitor safe play. Some may be cer­ tified in infant and child CPR. • Avoid danger while roasting chestnuts on an open fire. Stay in the kitchen when frying, & grilling or broiling food. If leaving the kitchen even for a short peri­ od of time, turn off the stove. heaters or fireplaces unat­ tended. Install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detec­ tors. • Cut down on heating bills without being a Grinch. Get the furnace cleaned and change the filters. Make sure furniture isn't blocking heat vents. Close off any rooms not in use and turn off the heat in those rooms. Turn down the thermostat and put on a sweater. • Travel safely. Check vehicle tire air pressure and make sure the windshield fluid is full. Be well rested and alert. Give full attention to the road — avoid distractions such as cell phones. If someone has car trouble, pull off the road as far as possi­ ble. • Resolve to be ‘Red Cross Ready' in the new’ year. Get ready now in case someone in the household faces an emergency in 2012. For more information on how to give, get trained or get involved with the American Red Cross, visit www.redcross.org or call 800-RED-CROSS" HASTINGS 4 DUALITY THEATERS $5.25 [-__ _ —— ei....___ •' I 11 ____ _ > ■ 1-^ i Buzzed driving is drunk driving IH r Ur t » — 269*205*4900 Downtown Hnstings on State St. Goodrich § GQTI.com and on Facebook BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM • excludes Digital 30 No passes (S) Stadium Seating SHOWTIMES 12/14-12/16 TITLES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE O 3D THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG (PG-13) $2.50 PREMIUM PER 30 TICKET DAILY 3:00, 6:20 o THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11:40, 9:40 J “ I >• I -Z2 L - —- ' L ( »SESj- t iaiah W •a 11 TKHS Students of the Month honored Mi Thornapple Kellogg High School recently honored its October students, of the month. Pictured are (front row, from left) ninth graders Brittany Blair, David Cove, Rachael Gorton, Alyssa Kennedy, Carleigh Lenard, Andrea Macomber, Danielle Seeber (second row) 10th graders Kyle Bailey, Gregg Granger, Cathrine Kelly, Justin Sydloski, Tyler VanderHeide, Alex Wilkins (third row) 11th graders Amy Cutlip, Erin Finhofm, Nick Gonzales, Nick Iveson, Noah Kim, Joey Lambert, Austin Strimback, Chris Walton (fourth row) 12th graders Kaylee Chambers, Abigail Ezinga, Sydney LeMay, Jason Martin, Selena Peabody, Levi Ryfiak, Kelly Spiering, Jessica Ziccarello. Not available for the photo were freshmen Madelynn Benedict and Frank Ladousier; sophomores Eriona Achterhof and Trevor Raymond; juniors Bryandt Guernsey and Thomas Hamilton; and senior Rachael Senard. Mt ■r Wr-* pA 1 r lL«I * jilts JE'P* h fl fl •J - I * - (I \I VI f I L-* tf .v ' IP: < I I h * • L“ I* £ a: y5 E* X' if rq fBP . •_ £ ■ ML •W- f p* >■ IF* ■M- ii • A I. < fT I ■ 1 -1 •—1 — ” rT-i.jl——•T’l ^4 The holidays are a time for celebration, visiting with loved ones and reflecting on the year past and the year ahead. The holiday spirit can be destroyed with a terrible mistake of a drunk driver. That's why the . BarryEaton District Health Department is joining with highway safety partners and law enforcement organiza­ tions across the country this month to remind everyone that buzzed driving is drunk driving, and that drinkin a and driving don't mix. Nationally, 29 percent of fatalities during the month of December 2007 to 2011 occurred in crashes that involved drivers with blood alcohol concentrations of .08 grams per deciliter or higher. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 760 people died as, a result of drunkdriving-related^crashes during December 2011. District Barry-Eaton Health Department is encouraging people to take steps to ensure their holiday celebrations don't end in tragedy. • Designate a sober driver before celebrations begin; plan a way to get home safe­ ly at the end of the night. • If impaired, call a taxi, phone a sober friend or fami­ ly member or use public transportation. • Be responsible. Don't let those who have been driving get behind the wheel. — Call anytime for Sun & News Irving area barn destroyed in blaze classified ads I - ,v. - .5_ •*•»***» ' or x Kr ’ jfl ilk I {I • • V * •t if; k ’zj 9" ' ■' 1 »d*T F, . 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The Trojans battled the Blue Devils all night long, and were especially successful early, hitting the offensive glass hard, pestering Gull Lake's guards in the backcourt, and getting on the floor for loose balls, It was turnovers that hurt the Trojans, especially ones that led to baskets in transition at the other end. and a lack of inside presence. The Trojans will be challenged to keep up with teams that have size in the paint throughout the season, and it didn't help that their two big-men. Cole Cronkright and Clay Francisco both were in early foul trouble, Rynearson said his stats showed that all 25 Blue Devil field goals came in the paint. Some of those were in transition, some were off penetration and there were a few putbacks as well as Gull Lake eventually picked things up on the offensive glass itself. “We were dominated in the paint," Rynearson said. The Blue Devils’ 6-4 center Odell Miller led his team with 18 points. Gull Lake also got 11 points from Jeff Adamski and ten from Darrian Burkett. Odell had six rebounds and Burkett eight. Jason Fisher added nine points and eight rebounds. Thornapple Kellogg sophomore point guard Jackson Bronkema drives past Gull Lake’s Jeff Adamski during the first half of Tuesday’s season opener in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Trojans were outrebounded 31-21 for the night. TK got 29 points, four assists, four rebounds and three steals from guard Tommy Hamilton, who had to take a turn playing in the post because of the Trojan foul-trouble. Hamilton was a perfect 8-of-8 at the free throw line, The Trojans also got seven points each from Francisco and Jackson Bronkema. Bronkema added three assists and was solid at the point for the Trojans against the Blue Devil pressure. Cronkright had a team-high five rebounds. TK managed to whittle a double-digit second-half deficit down to four points early in the fourth quarter by forcing a couple Blue Devil turnovers. Clayton Kruisenga got two points off a nice assist from Bronkema and Hamilton fired a nice pass to assist Bronkema for a threepointer from the top of the key. The Blue Devil lead was just 47-43 with 6:51 to play. A 5-0 run by the Blue Devils after Cronkright fouled out put them back safely in front though with just over two minutes to go. The Trojans are 1-1 now after scoring a 57-36 victory at Forest Hills Eastern Friday. Having the big guys on the floor a little more certainly helped. Francisco had ten points and eight rebounds. Cronkright finished with seven points and seven rebounds. Hamilton had a team-high 19 points in the win. Some early three-pointers by Francisco and Louis I ‘1 Trojan junior center Clay Francisco (left) collides with qu|| Lake senior center Odell Miller as he goes up for a shot in the paint during Tuesday’s season-opening loss ’ to the visiting Blue Devils. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Koepke helped get the 1Trojans off to a great , start. The solid rebounding and idefense took care of things the rest of the way. “They're a young team, as we are, but I think they are I.' •' i Ifilta pi I maybe a little younger even. We played tough man-to-man defense and pressured the ball," Rynearson said. TK is at Hopkins Tuesday and Byron Center Friday. I j sitx I&M n r. I mm Scots erase a double-digit deficit, but Bulldogs get win The Fighting Scots battled all the way back after being down a dozen, but couldn't close out the Bulldogs in the end. Caledonia’s varsity girls’ basketball team fell to 0-2 on the season in a 49-42 loss to visiting Byron Center Friday. The Bulldogs raced out to a 15-3 lead in the opening quar­ ter. The Scots cut that deficit in half in the second quarter, making the score 26-20 at the break. Caledonia completed the comeback, pulling in front in the fourth quarter. The Fighting Scots led by two points with just under four minutes to play in the game. The Bulldogs though went to the free throw line to secure the win, hitting 10-of18 attempts in the final period alone. Staci Brower had ten points and Alexa Carter, Ashley Cline and Brooke Sharkey nine each to pace the Bulldogs. Lexi Bush led the Fighting Scots with ten points and seven rebounds. Keagan Pontious added nine points and Cameron Peek, McKenna Maynard and Jaime Canada had five points each. Caledonia's contest with Cedar Springs Tuesday was postponed. The Scots will iiastk return to action Tuesday at host East Kentwood Friday. home against Wayland then - < ^4 is *£ - The Fighting Scots’ Carlie Crank is fouled by Byron Center’s Maddie Sharkey as she tries to get a shot up in the lane Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) — _____ Caledonia’s McKenna Maynard (25) and Cameron Peek (22) trap Byron Center’s Ashley Cline in the back-court during Friday’s non-conference contest at Caledonia Vi High School. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. f. 06800158 I EQUAL KwB OPPORTUNITY v « c t the Local students on Ferris dean’s list i 11 4 rr I Numerous area students were named to the academic' honors list at Ferris State University in Big Rapids for the semester that concluded in May. To be eligible, undergrad­ uate students must have accumulated at least a 3.5 grade point average in no fewer than 12 credit hours of during coursework the semester, while part-time students must earn a mini­ mum 3.5 GPA and maintain at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA. Local students on the list include: Alto — April Beresford, Richard Clements, Lauren Clements, Kason Cook, Bradly Freiberg, Kristine Huberts, Brandi Miller, Danielle Kristin Nagy, Steven Stephenson, Sutherland, Steve Yonker. Caledonia — Mabel Grace Bell, Roslund Harris, Cynthia Hoang, Jessica Koetje, Traci Hoang, Matthew Kuiper, Laura Lawlor, Melissa Munley, Ian Sowers, Jennifer Straayer, Vinh Tran, Jacob VanderKlok, Adem Velic, Morgan Weiss, Weiss, Sarah Wisniewski, Torrance Zenk. Delton — Amber Andrews. Freeport — Jacob Myers, Jazlin Petersen, Jason Yerke. Hastings — Alisa May Klump, Laura McKeown, Dalten White, Zachary Zwiemikowski. Middleville — Pierre Babbit, Audrey Koetsier, Amy Lipscomb, Allyson Nye, Alexandra Pelton, Peter Robirds, Sarah Scobey, Jodi Terrell, Cody Ybema. Wayland — Nicklas Klunder, Cassie Mulder, Tess Tobolic, Samantha * Watson. B B • * ------- — _ — —— — ————————— — — — —— —— * I ♦ ♦ ilia .51 ’/J I I . I I k W1 • • V • I I I I I ■ < 1 ! ! ■ I !« I b* CM J CO i ■ ; • 9952 B Cherry Valley Ave SE ; Caledonia, MI 49316 • 616-891-2442 ! ** $2.59SPECIALS! 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Ron llazlewood Saks ’B V A< I U Rick Theulc Sti le> Ji 111J111 4I ’I �M � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/723/SunandNews_2013-12-21.pdf 0a69c978c8e562235381da4f644520f2 PDF Text Text The, Sun and News . - **< FE . sl — I — I. V =& r-l.L'*''- . I ( —J —— lifTi n^Tfc 5 I Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 51/December 21, 2013 B oH 138th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. • 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Middleville gets grant approval for Riverfront Park development start but. hopefully, the vilby Julie Makarewicz lage can also extend the Paul Staff Writer Middleville got an early Henry Thomapple Trail even Christmas present when the further north to Crane Road Michigan Natural Resources at the same time. The village received word earlier about Trust Fund board of trustees approval for a grant tor that recommended last week trail extension from the awarding a $300,000 grant to Michigan Department of the village for the Riverfront Transportation. Development park plans. “It’s very, very exciting, The Middleville project is one of 76 recreation develop­ there’s going to be a lot going on in Middleville, ” ment projects and land acquisitions totaling nearly sa*d Fleury. It was an extremely competitive bid ­ $27.7 million gaining fund­ ding process so we re very ing statewide in 2014. The board considered 142 appli­ fortunate to have been select­ cations seeking nearly $49.5 ed.” Because of the possibility million in funds. of Indian burial sites along Village Middleville Manager 1Rebecca Fleury the proposed northern extension of the trail, the village is said it’s very good news for the village, meaning not only required to conduct an archecan the Riverfront Park plans ological dig prior to the trail Caledonia council fills trustee vacancy > extension. If the dig provides clearance, those plans can move forward along with the Riverfront project. Plans for the park devel­ opment include extension ot the Paul Henry non-motor­ the along trail ized Thomapple River as well as a multi-purpose community pavilion, parking lot and uni­ small versally-accessible watercraft launch. The train depot will also be an impor­ tant part of the park plans as will a veterans memorial with parking area. The trail segment is key to non-motorized providing; access to the Thornapple north of the River Middleville Dam and will set See GRANT, page 3 I r A by Fran Favcrman A bn dH I I tat Staff Writer The most attention-getting item at last week's Village of Caledonia council meeting was the appointment of Lincoln Vanderlaan, 2, just can’t help but show his excitement as he sees Santa Elizabeth Fanco to fill the Thursday night in Middleville. Santa was a big hit again 77 vacant seat of Tim Overholt their final Christmas wishes known. Middleville celebrated the Christmas sea- W|1O resigned this past July. made nnnointment was appointment son with the Holly Trolley touring the village streets giving riders a chance to see the The also festivities at the Middleville United Methodist approved unanimously by the decorations lights. There were and a live Nativity scene. Look for more photos four members in attendance^ Ch^ch'w^th and cooktes^entertainment Is it Christmas yet? oniJ osiurlT I Qbem tiw noe Biooeb toiurlO I 9rit fo uiW d biM ; o? Jon gfillim X 3*1 i tonuoj j? bni; srfT Jdgin gsIliV rnnuo > fcllim Jogbud dll A 8OqOiq oi oifii boeoq Isnoil DHUOJ on bib tai oj as o luo nsiq of the Ho«y Trolley event In the Dec. 28 Sun and News. (Photo by Julie Makarew.cz) Coun^ — II LA >- - / Middleville millage rates remain same; water and sewer rates increase as 2014 budget adopted by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Middleville residents will not see a reduction in their millage rates for the upcom­ ing year as proposed by council members Joyce Lutz and Sue Reyff. The council Tuesday proposed night approved the 2°by budget as Village Manager Rebecca Fleury that maintains the current millage rate at 12.5 mills and keeps a balanced budget Although Reyff and Lutz proposed a cut in the millage __ . • * rate to 11.5 mills, their pro­ posed budget did not bal­ »!• ance without making addiThe majority of tional cuts members said they council i did not think it was the time to reduce the millage rate just as the village is coming out of deficit elimination plan. Since 2009. the village has been following a deficit elimination plan with 2014 being the first year the vil­ lage is out of the plan. Lutz made a motion that the budget be approved with am i illage reduction and fund balance monies used to bal­ ance the budget. The motion failed. 4-3. with Reyff and Shannon Endsley siding with Lutz. A second motion was made to approve the budget as proposed by village staff using the existing exiting 12.5 millage rate. T motion was approved by the _ ______ -~.il* 1 T nrxiint U/lth same split, 4-3 count with Pullen, 'Phil Charlie VanNoord. Mike Lytle and Ed Schellinger voting to support the current millage rate. Endsley explained her reasoning for voting in favor of the reduction. “I didn’t want the millage raised to begin with,” she said. “I do recall the con­ versation we had about reducing the millage even if it’s not recorded anywhere. I'm very disappointed with us as a whole that we could­ n’t sit down and together come up with cuts to make the budget work. “Everybody’s , making “Everybody's cuts, everybody s strugEndsley added. gling.” “Why can’t we, as a village, make some cuts too?” Endsley reminded council members that, as elected officials, they are supposed to represent what’s best for the public. Village President Charlie Pullen said he believes his ; is what's best for the i vote village as a whole since it maintains a millage rate that keeps the village out of I See BUDGET, pg. 11 ly. W. i] I 1 LT I • ip FA V L • 1 J hi. Jen9a I I A- 5 Accompanied by her hus­ band, Jeff, and daughter, | r Anna, Fanco rose and related that the family had moved to Caledonia five years ago and is restoring a Sears Craftsman house. Anna is a student third-grade at Elementary Caledonia School. Village Manager Sandy Sandy Ayers Ayers administered administered the oath of office and Fanco Ik I ♦ - * J The Spirit of Christmas Caledonia High School students recently donated • •. items to help 30 families in need within the district. . . . Caledonia Caledonia senior senior Hannah Latham (left) and junior Natalie Avery pick out just the right gifts for a young took her seat on the dais. child. See story on page 7. Prior to swearing in Fanco, the council approved an agreement reached with Township to Caledonia resolve a concern over the trigger point at which the township was required to pay • Authority reminds residents a higher fee for sewer con­ to not discard items in sewer nections to the wastewater • More questions surround treatment plant. The agree­ ment provides some addi­ Town Center Drain tional capacity in the town­ • Hastings tops TK with eight sship's hip’s Northwest Sewer pins in Gold dual Authority District until the township enters into a final • Caledonia opens OK White agreement with Grand wrestling with win at Jenison In This Issue... See VACANCY, pg. 10 *7r _ iff F » absent due to business travel •-4 and knee surgery respective­ i* L < • Vy V i �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 21, 2013 TK first graders complete “hour of code” challenge with help from high school students 8 X "V¥ L 6 TKHS sophomore Troy Hermenitt gives some one-on-one guidance to first grader Hunter Tietz. Thornapple Kellogg High School senior Laura Walker helps first-grader Austin Palmbos with computer coding. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer grader First ^grader Austin Palmbos pumped his fists and gave a silent cheer after completing stage after stage in an Angry Bird computer game. But it wasn’t just a game for the Thomapple Kellogg McFall Elementary student. It was a lesson in computer coding - meaning the student had to tell the computer what to do through a series of codes to enable him to com­ plete each level. By doing so, the first grade students com­ pleted the Code.org national “Hour of Code” challenge. “We try to incorporate a lot of technology in our classroom,” said first-grade teacher Marnie Lambitz. “They're really pretty good at it. It’s problem solving skills and being challenged. They know it’s now always getting the right answer the first time.” The “Hour of Code” chal­ lenge was a national cam­ paign by Code.org which called on every K-12 student in America to join in an “hour of code.” the goal was to introduce more than 10 million students in the coun­ try to computer program­ ming during computer sci­ ence education week held Dec. 9-15. Code.org14 is a non-profit organization dedi­ cated to expanding participa­ tion in computer science education by making it avail- ■ Caledonia & Middleville’s Authorized Shipping Outlet Since 1985 ups Caledonia Shipping Ship your package with us - Ground & Arr Service We accept UPS Package Returns (ARS/RS labels) 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Ste. D • Caledonia (616)891-0898 /^X ups M-F 10-6:30; Sat 10-4 (4-4:45 p.m. pickup M-F) able in more school and increasing participation. McFall first graders got some “expert” help from TK high school students in Donna vonderHoffs com­ puter science classes. The high schools offered one-one assistance and encourage­ ment for an hour. “We're trying to get younger kids interested in coding and understanding it,” said TK high school sen­ ior Laura Walker. “This is what our generation is going to be doing. You need to be able to know how to work with computers. Creating apps is one of the biggest •24 growing fields right now.” High school student Sara Sokolowski said she likes the idea of helping the young students who aren’t afraid or intimidated by computers and technology. “They just need to know how it can be used,” she said. The high schoolers also assisted students at Lee Elementary earlier in the week as they worked toward meeting their “Hour of code” goal. VonderHoff said it’s a •14 ood chance for the high school students to work with •14 the younger students and to 06829616 $ & ■ Yi**’ 88*’' staff ► ; last i BiaiB fast IflllR amu h ta is 'wk HASTINGS 4 r Goodrich Middleville TOPS 546 I Presented by Hand-to-HandMinistries, in partnership with Peace Church 7, Gommunim S’leakfUst Come out and enjoy a hot breakfast on Satuiday, December 28. The event is totally free so feel free to bring the whole family. Drop in any time between 8:30-ll:00AM. 06828866 L 6950 Cherry Valley Road, Middleville, MI 49333 Peac^ Jake Sukow, a McFall Elementary first grader, gets help with computer coding from high school junior Merle Simmons III. serve as role models. dents, Code.org created a “The younger kids look tutorial with the help of engi­ up to them so much,” said neers from Microsoft, ■24 vonderHoff. “It’s great to Google, Twitter and see them working together.” Facebook. It was designed as Code is the language pro­ *!4 ames using!4 Angry Birds grams that tells computers and Plants vs. Zombies as a what to do and how to work. fun way to connect students Students must figure out the with learning. •14 right code and sequence of First grader Hunter Tietz codes to make the computer missed once trying to make programs do what they want his Angry Bird turn left but, them to do. with a simple fix of his code, For the elementary stu­ the Bird did exactly what Hunter wanted the second time. “There’s going to be a shortage of people who write code and the more the young students understand and learn about it, maybe they’ll want to go into it,” said high school sophomore Troy Hermenitt. Merle Simmons III, a TKHS junior, knelt beside Aiden Boyer as they worked on the computer coding together. “We want to encourage more kids to learn how to code,” said Simmons. “They catch on fast. This is their life.” Sophomore Zach Meehan helped Parker Jacobs find his way through the Angry Bird levels. “It’s fun and I’m glad we get to help them,” said Meehan. ‘Tm really impressed these kids already really know a lot.” Sophomore Max Scherzer said he hopes some of the young students take an inter­ est in computers and coding. “There are going to be millions of unfilled program­ ing•14 jobs.” pointed out Scherzer. “If we start them at a young age, they can be the ones to fill those jobs and realize there are options for them. These kids already know so much. They’ve got a great start.” 616-891-8119 / www.PeaccClnirch.ee CHURCH U I The Dec. 16 meeting opened with the group singing. Patricia read a letter from Angela wishing everyone a merry Christmas and sug­ gesting taking days off for holiday parties. Angela also told about a club that had accomplished a zero gain for a month. Betty R. was the best loser for this week, with Jane the runner-up. The club lost more than six pounds this month. Helen was best loser for the month of December. Terry won the ha-ha box, and Betty R. won the 50/50 drawing. Patricia won the food chart drawing with Jan also partic­ ipating. The minutes for the Dec. 9 meeting were read and approved. Roll call showed 17 members present. The meeting was tem­ porarily adjourned so mem­ bers could begin a potluck dinner. After some games and fellowship, the meeting closed with the KOPS and TOPS pledges. The next meeting will be Jan. 6, 2014, with holiday rules for weigh-in. Visitors are welcome to attend the meetings each Monday at 500 Lincoln Meadows, beginning at 5 for weigh-in, with the meeting starting at 5:30 and ending at 6 p.m. For more information, call Patricia, 616-868-0463, or Betty, 616-765-3483. 269-205-4900 Downtown Hastings on State St. UALITY GQTI.com and on Facebook IEATERS ■ $5.25 BARGAIN TWILIGHT ftrts DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM ' excludes Digital 3D KI ------------ (§) Stadium Seating O No passes SHOWTIMES 12/21 -12/24 TITLESAND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE Last shows of Christmas Eve will start no later than 5pm. First shows on Christmas Day will start after 3pm. 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The preliminary cost esti­ seen, in ways small and mates for the MDNR grant is large, the economic and A match of quality-of-life boosts that $658,000. $358,000 will be required. come from better and broad­ The estimated MDOT grant er access to quality public is $660,240 and can be con­ outdoor recreation, courtesy sidered for the MDNR of Trust Fund-supported matching funds. That would projects.” Michigan’s communities leave the village with only the matching funds required are home to unique, natural for the MDOT grant at about spaces and offer great poten­ tial for quality outdoor recre­ $132,000. Now that the grants are in ation opportunities - both of place, the village can finalize which play a big role in plans and prepare requests regional placemaking for our for bids. Work could start in state,” said DNR Director late summer or early fall Keith Creagh in the same press release. “Communities 2014. 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To prevent blockages and malfunctions, the GLASWA requests resi­ dents not allow the following items to enter the system through toilets, cleanouts, manholes, or collection lines: Oil, grease, gas, or solvents; feminine hygiene products; storm or surface water; dia­ betic syringes; sand or gravel; and rags or plastic. Some of the damage, viewed by Monroe during the GLASWA^s investigation, included floor damage, some furniture damage, but mostly storage items and rugs and clothing. Clean up bills and expens­ es, forwarded to the GLASWA for claim process­ ing, were filed by the home owners. Monroe suggests that homeowners in residential areas check their insurance A Festivities begin at 9:30PM in the Parking Lot across from Village Hall Snacks and (N/A) Drinks will be Available for Purchase from Local Non-Profit organizations vote for Middleville’s 2014 Poster in the Masonic lodge (Posters created by TK Students) Talent Show from 10PM -11:45PM r i 1 *- 11:59:50 will Begin the Countdown to the Ball Rise rl ?• • . Qi The Perfect Pit! Great for Everyone! 616-891-1093 1 water. The station had been check the day before, with no evidence of an issue at that \ time. ' “We got the first calls Tuesday morning from resi­ dents who- had begun to nQtice the smell and, shortly » gift certificates 06828864 The MNRTF is a restricted "fund that was established in 1976 to provide funding for public* acquisition of lands for resource protection and outdoor recreation, as well as for public outdoor recreation development projects. It is funded through interest earned on funds derived from the development of publicly owned minerals. Over the past 37 years, the Trust Fund has granted nearly $1 billion to state and local units of government to develop and improve recreation opportu­ nities in Michigan. Middleville received the largest grant award of $300,000. Other communi­ ties in the area that received grant awards include the city of Battle Creek for the Willard Park Beach reloca­ tion at a cost of $262,700; Allegan County for West Side Park improvements with a granl^ of $300,000; Oshtemo Township in Kalamazoo County with a grant of 4300,000 for Flesher Field Park improvements; Kent County with $250,000 for Pickerel Lake Park replacement; boardwalk Holland Charter Township for $50,000 for the Hawthorn Pond natural area; and Zeeland Charter Township in Ottawa County for $50,000 for Drenthe Grove Park improvements. The trust fund board rec­ ommended $8.64 million in grants to 39 local project and five projects. state Additionally, the board rec­ ommended $19 million in land acquisition programs for 23 -local acquisitions and nine state acquisitions. d to create that special look. Our Services Include: • The latest in hair cutting and styling for women, men, and children. • The finest color lines Aveda, Kolestone, and Redken • Waxing Services • Manicures - Traditional and Gel • Pedicures in our deluxe spa chair • Facials using Aveda products • Body massage by our licensed professional specializing in medical and relaxing message therapy I*5., Ji* J■i Staff Writer Eleven homes in Yankee Springs were the woeful vic­ tims of a sewer back up along Valley Drive on Dec. 3. “This is the first time we’ve had a situation like this one happen. This is a major incident for this Bob said municipality” Monroe, manager of the Gun Lake Area Sewer and Water Authority. Monroe explained that the incident occurred when the #20 lift station, located near Patterson and Valley Drive, experienced a float sensor malfunction due to debris. “We have three pumps connected to the lift station near 'Patterson and Valley Road and each one will work when sensors along the sewer line read high water He levels,” said Monroe, added that each station ■ is checked on Mondays, where employees check manholes, and coilection areas for high related to check it out,” Monroe. “We checked the man holes first, saw that they were full, and knew right away what had happened.” There are floats, strategi­ cally placed along sewer lines, that sound alarms to the GLASWA, when high water levels are reached. These floats signal to the lift station when the water level •It has risen above safe levels. When the high water level raises the floats, they will trigger the lift station pumps to pump the water out. In this case, debris from resident homes had become stuck to the floats and prevented the sensors from working prop­ erly. Monroe said employees manually reduced the water level, alleviating the problem and allowing for repair of the float sensors, The culprits to the incident were found to be grease accumulation, grease rags, latex and sanitary items. Calls to homeowners were initiated immediately, which brought into view a logistical challenge as some of the home’s owners are out of state for the winter. “Some of the homes on Valley Drive are cottages, locked and closed up for the winter, making it difficult to contact the homeowners,” 9175 Cherry Valley Ave SE Caledonia www.contemposalonandboutique.corr! The local Alzheimer’s dis­ ease support group will meet Thursday, Dec. 19, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 Ave., Woodlawn W. Hastings. The local group meets the third Thursday of each month. Respite care is avail­ able, call 269-948-4856. For more information, visit www.alz.org/mglc or call 800-272-3900. Fee* Non-Perishable Canned Goods and snack Packs for the Middleville Food Bank and the Hand2Hands Program or a Monetary Donation. I Sponsored by Middleville DDA For more information call Mike Bremer at 269-795-7202 8 no « —*> L �Page 4/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 21, 2013 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY (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 * Applying All of the Bible to All of Life Service Times: Sunday School...... Morning Worship. Youth......................... Pioneer Club........... Bible Study............. Morning: 9:30 am Evening: 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast: Sun. 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM 698-6850 www.duttonurc.org i ............10:00 a.m. ............ 11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. Sunday the best day ofyour week Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann Is ’ Truth Thy \Nord 1 Make Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m. Il a.m. •if Bible Sunday School Class 9:45 a.m. Nursery available during service Christmas Eve Worship Services 5 and 7 p.m. Christmas Day Worship Service 10 a.m. I @ St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 n _________ www.stpaulcaledonia.org li Frank P. Snyder, Senior Pastor first" alaska 7240 68th Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-698-8104 www.alaskabaptist.org Sunday Services: 9:30 AM - Worship 11:00 AM - Sunday School M 6:00 PM - Adult Bible Study 6:00 PM - Student Ministries Our mission is to worship God and equip committed followers of Jesus Christ who will reach our community with the Gospel Dr. Brian F. Harrison, Pastor Leanne Bailey, Development .md churc (269)795-9726 M-37, North of Middleville Sunday School.............................. Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service................ Wednesday-Student Ministries.... Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...... Wednesday Word of Life Gubs.. A l_ BRIGHTSIDE Church Real. Relevant. Relational. Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 •• 269.743.4104 ii iddlevilleyouthgroup.com MorningStarChurchOnline.org Sunday Worship J ®lje (Bib tKime J jffletfjobtet Cljurrij Presbyterian Traditional: 9 AM Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 K. www.FirstChurchHastings.org A Good Shepherd / Lutheran Church k 908.W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) Worship............................................................... 9:30a.m. Adult Bible Class................................. 11:00 a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com as® 1 J •&re GOD'S WORD NOURISHES Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. r •iirtR tW reace CHURCH Ulhat Community Church « A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship .............................9:30 a.m. Sunday School............................................. 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosscher Church Office: (616) 868-6402 ___________ www.lakesidecommnity.org CHILD ii thia? lZJ Services a+ 8:30 and 11:00AM on Sudays before and after (hi and 7:00 PM on Christens Eve. Bible ^Church 8655 Whitneyville Avenue, Ako (616) 891-8661 • • Celebrating 50 Years in 2012 II Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Jr. & Sr. Youth Group 6:00 p.m. Wednesday AWANA ‘ 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer 6:45 p.m. Pastor, Dave Deets www.whitneyvillebible.org <■ <■ ■MB* «*-• 708 W, Main Street JIT W \ V k I, lOH V whitneyville 'ci&icc Fellowship Church 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52nd and 48"’ St Morning Worship Service.... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service . 5:30 p.m. Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH" Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 ir Pastor Don Crawford — Listen to sermons online www WhitneyvilleFellowship.org - 616-868-0621 middlevillecrc.org • 20 State Street Middleville. Ml / www.tvcweb.com Church phone (269) 795-8816 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED r V SUNDAY: 9:30am/11am Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 Lakeside oship worms tfeheart SERVICE TIMES (616)891-8119 or w.v aJVaccChurch.ee 10:00 a.m. Worship, 11:15 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages •n R. Flessner, Pastor Rev. Jodie Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 616-891-8648 www.caledoniaumc.org 'Buildiih] Clmrcli 'In us and tluvuqh us MIDDLEVILLE 9266 Parmelee Road 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Elementary Youth meets 2nd Thurs. @ 6 p.m. Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays @ 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays @ 6 p.m. Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 “Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace" CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5:00 pm i J# P8 Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor Pastor Terry Kenitz Church: (269) 795-2391 ft til PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CH URCH Sunday School...................................... 11:00 a.m. Saturday Evening Mass...................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Considering becoming•4 Catholic? Call or see our website for information. I 5590 Whitneyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Al Strouse Royle Bailard 405 N. M-37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-5463 ex (O Mass Times: Saturday Sunday.. Sunday (Spanish Mass) - J Contemporary: 11 AM P A Church for n all I 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 640 Arlington Court • Middleville Next to Tires 2000 PLA CE for Y O U ’S 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone: 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.or •1 Services: 10:00 a.m. ..9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. .6:00 p.m. .6:45 p.m. .6:45 p.m. .6:45 p.m. 9 81 75 Broadmoor - Caledonia KidzBIitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Wednesdays 6:30-8 pm The Intersect (9-12th) Fridays 7:30-9:30pm HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH An Evangelical Covenant Community Public Relations ww5v.fbcmiddleville.net All walks, One faith Morning/^Star David Ordway. Youth Ptuor Intern. baptist (church SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Alan Moody, Youth Pastor I “ <4 ■< r■ »» -• Ml Middleville* United Methodist Church to «- 111 .V Hf Saturday: 6:00pm w Sunday: 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:0( F ^cornerstone E - church I J'1I r i 11 Church St. Office: (269) 795-9266 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children's ministry during worship i L- 31 Pastor Tony Shumaker www.cornerstonemi.org 84fh Street & Kalamazoo Avenue www.umcmiddlevilie.o L Yankee Springs Bible Church JElL Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mile off M-37 in Irving) : TIMES 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer* 10: A.M. Holy Communion Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http://netministries.org/see/churches.exe/ch 17897 FA I—I Rd. A Lighthouse" on the comer... 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.) Worship....................................... 6:30 p.m. Sun. Evening Worship Wed. Prayer and Bible Study.......................... 7:00 p.m. t A Pastor Merritt Johnson 06800318 ■VW t * •■ / p • ■ . . ■ 1 ’i �The Sun and News, Saturday, December 21. 2013/ Page 5 More questions surround Town Center Drain by Julie Makarewicz the beginning of the meeting were limited to items on the agenda. •It • Fleury reported that Barry County Transit is making plans to increase 2014 service in Middleville. Currently , the transit system services Middleville one day per week. After Jan. 1, Barry County Transit will have service in Middleville five days per week. Fleury said the system has purchased a new vehicle for the increased sen ices and that the vehicle is easily accessible for senior citizens and disabled patrons. Fleur) reported that staff is working with the Thomapple Arts Council to explore hosting a juried art fair in Middleville. It is part the of , Downtown Dow ntown Development Authority goal to bring in more arts and cul­ ture events to the downtown area. The EPA has given approval to continue with Phase 1 of the env ironmental site assessment for (he prop­ erty at 307 Arlington. The village acquired the property after ----- a tax foreclosure and is currently working to deter­ mine if there are contami­ nants on the site and the level of cleaning that may need to Staff Writer Already unhappy with the cost of the Towne Center Drain project, project. many Middleville residents are now finding that there is another issue with the proj­ ect. Village Manager Rebecca Fleury told the village coun­ cil Tuesday that the drain tax bills were sent out by Thomapple Township the Honors Choir performs at the Gun Lake Area Women’s week of Dec. 2. They should The Thornapple Kell have been included with the Club meeting. winter tow nship tax bills, but information was delayed coming from the drain com­ mission office. Fleury said all residents receiving a bill should have also received a letter explaining the process and directing all questions to the county drain commission’s office. The Gun Lake Area She said the village offices Women's Club held its December meeting at the received several calls already fir Yankee Springs Golf Course as did the township offices but the billing information and brought gift bags for for the project is handled by each of the residents at the the county drain commis­ Laurels care facility in Wayland. Nancy Kelley is sion. The project has sparked chair of the Outreach portion much debate as many resiof Homelife Community dents felt they were unfairly Service and will deliver a assessed a portion of the cost van full of wonderful items of the project. Those assess­ to enrich the lives of the res­ ments were made by the idents. county drain commission In addition to the regular which handled the entire meeting. business meeting, the Loan Huynh The project. Thornapple Kellogg Honors 616-891 -9703 The village turned the Choir, under the direction of REW Monday 9-7; project over to the county. Laura Oprea, presented a Lyjf 1 Tuesday/Wednesday 11:15-7; The county is the only gov­ concert of Christmas carols Thursday-Saturday 9-7 Barber Salon erning body able to assess 6 6561 Jasonville Farms Blvd. S.E., Caledonia, Ml Nancy Kelley delivers gifts in the area. the Michigan Department of • Haircut, Finish w/Hot Cream R( ” $11 .oo Transportation and, since the Around Hairline, for only....,1u GREAT RATES & The club will meet again and invited the clubwomen project involved a large por ­ Jan. 8, when the program LOCAL SERVICING • Mens Facials -$25.00 to sin along on several tion of M-37 right-of-way, & will emphasize conservation. • Women ’ s Haircut Color Perm Facials numbers. The clubwomen 51400 $3500 S50.00 $30.00 mores the project was given to the All women of the communi ­ also enjoyed “shopping" at the silent auction which ty are welcome to attend as county so the assessments Wishing you a very Merry Christmas could be made to the state. guests. Information is avail ­ showcased homemade treats Dann In other business at the able at and gently used home d£cor, t ♦ t ♦ t f f t ♦ ♦ ♦ f-.t.-i t Mulder all to benefit the general fund WWW. gfwcgunlake.org or by village meeting^ Ross Sprague was . ‘ I calling 616-822-2874. of the organization. re -appointed to a four-year I/ • Personal Service term on the Thomapple Area • Experienced Lenders ? Many “ New ” pieces to choose from for that f. Recreation Parks and • No Application Fee •’ last minute gift. Commission. Sprague has served on four-year term and Call Dann Mulder at ?| Gift Cards make great Stocking Staffers 616.891.2530 or apply at expressed interest in serving |\ available in any denomination. www.unitedbankofmichigan.com again. The commission is Purchase of $35.00 NML5n)3188 may involve drinking alco ­ The holiday season is a made up of nine members or more hol. The Kent County Sheriff including three appointed by popular time for friendly Expires 12/Jl/D. MmsI present coupon tt MORTGAGE UNITED DANK Limit I per transaction pa customer. Department would like to CORPORATION gatherings. These events the village. OFF Not valid on previous pun hose. J |\J remind those who choose to • The council ♦J Closing at 3:30pm Christmas Eve; Closed Christmas Day and Dec. 26 /♦ drink alcohol to plan ahead approved changes to its rules and to arrange for a designat­ of procedure allowing for ed driver or taxi cab. public comments on any top­ Saturday Hours In an effort to keep the ics at the beginning and end 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) • Caledonia Professional Services’ holidays a time of celebra­ of the public meetings. In the 616-891-2418 F^took ©-3 Great Product Selections! tion and not tragedy, the past, the public comments at 17 Kent Sheriff County www.caledoniavisioncenter.com Department will have extra patrols throughout the season looking for suspected drunk drivers. 9809 Cherry Valley (M37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316 A person convicted of drunk driving faces fines, Richard J. Choryan, O.D. court costs, higher insurance rates, jail time, attorney fees, and a driver license suspen­ December 22 sion. 6:00pm Children’s Program The Kent County Sheriff Department encourages the “Searching for the King” public to call 911 if they observe a suspected drunk December 24 driver. ■JJ V. A n GFWC Gun Lake Area gives and receives I® k I * .M / *4 O X'; r *U Mfy S ai id rr> 1 * Z ■■ i * Rt I ar NIDDLEIIUE MtflUS | be done. In the meantime, former property owner Bob Klinge continues to argue the property is still legally his and that he has filed legal action with the courts. Fleury said, to date, every court has upheld (he foreclosure of the property and village owner­ ship. of Department Director Works Public Duane Weeks reminded resi­ dents to shovel the sidew alks in front of their home and businesses. The village has an ordinance requiring snow removal by property owners. Owners can be ticketed if they do not comply. • Weeks reported staff spoke with Dan Kitchen of Utility Service about plac­ ing inc communication and Internet antennae on the water tower. The tower, staff was told, was built to handle the weight of multiple anten­ nas. Barry County 911 is requesting use of the water tower near Page Elementary School to place an antennae for emergency communica­ tions. An Internet provider. FreedomNet. is also request­ ing use of the same water tower for an antennae to pro­ vide Internet service to areas currently underserviced. • • •• SW«. Ha ’J • ■ ffl ♦ - .• ______ 1 _ A_____ I < 4 K Extra police patrols to target hoiliday drunk drivers G® n NO® II • 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 •: Flo 4 BibleW •Ji I------- — i i 00 i • /'<•' -------- F J J iff* J F > I Retiirement Ask about our annuities and IRAs FARM BUREAU INSURANCE* — f^wtce Comfxuy Jason Parks 402 Thornton St. Middleville it' I* 4 (269) 795-8827 jparks@fbinsmi.com FarmBureaulnsurance.com Call anytime lor Sun & News classified ads 269-945-9554 Caledonia CHRISTIAN I X y /X v 9 4 Your local agent insures your I ' m'S KONSIGNMENT 616-891-2020 I • • 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 i t 4 I 4 > REFORMED CHURCH 9957 Cherry Valley Ave Caledonia, Ml 49302 891-1512 www.caledoniacrc.org 6:00pm Candelight Service “Jesus brings . Joy to the World ft Nursery Provided Infants thru 3 years �Page 6/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 21, 2013 Vera N. Tasker 4U Marta Jane Viergever and her love of people, animals and birds. Funeral services for Marta were held Friday, December 21, 2013 at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Caledonia), 616 E, Main St. with Rev. Marvin Hofman officiating. Interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Animal Shelter or a charity of one’s choice. Condolences maybe sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. SHELBYVILLE, MI - Marta Jane Viergever, aged 48 of Shelbyville, formerly of Bloomfield Hills and Cascade, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 15, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Peter Viergever and sister, Carol Renee. She is survived by her mother, JoAnne Hofman; sister, Heather (Carl) Reed; niece, Amanda Jane Reed; and nephew, Patrick James Reed. > She was known by everybody •!•!• for her beautiful smile, kindness Erna A. (Zellar) Tennant MIDDLEVILLE, MI /Ema A. (Zellar) Tennant, of Middleville, age 93, was received into the arms of her Lord, December 17, 2013. Ema was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, George "Jinxs"; son, George and 11 siblings. Ema will be deeply missed by her sister, Betty Salisbury; brother-in-law, Clare Moore both of Muskegon and sister•It in-law, Alice Zeller of Beulah. Ema is also survived by her loving daughter, Linda and son-in-law, Dan Parker of Middleville; grandchil­ dren: Scott (Moon) Parker, Joshua (Ivanna) Parker, Maria (Matt) Hall, Dan (Laura) Parker; 10 great grandchildren and numerous and she prayed for them daily. On Ema's 90th birth­ day her wish was to go on a hot air balloon ride and she enjoyed it with her daughter, r.T close by in the chase vehicle. Ema was a gifted seamstress and made many outfits including costumes to the delight of her grandchildren. Ema also enjoyed cooking, baking and everyone loved her lemon meringue pies. A funeral service will be conducted at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Caledonia, •It Saturday, December 21, 2013, 11 a.m., Pastor Gary Burial Siefert, officiating. will take place in Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Muskegon. The family would like to thank Spectrum Hospice for the compassionate care they provided Erna, especially Jeanne and Sue. Memorial contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church Ladies Aide or Spectrum Health Hospice will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for Ema's family. Arrangements made by Beeler-Gores Funeral Home. Middleville nieces and nephews. Ema was an active member in the Lutheran church from canvassing, to quilt making and most of all enjoyed help­ ing others. Ema's family con­ sidered her a prayer warrior rw • ♦ ♦ b V ill Christmas Decor a’ ♦ . if L. _ -tar I ^75% 66 * ♦ Sale ends 12/28/13 * ♦ z ♦ ♦ USED BOOK SALE ♦ ♦ 50« per I book; 25e Kids books - ♦ FABULOUS FINDS ♦ fit? ♦ We invite you to come find ♦ your "new". treasure today! Q ■ 8* 2 ’ ♦ 121 E. MAIN ST. MIDDLEVILLE • 269-795-4090 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ A ♦ ro LAKE ODESSA. MI Vera N. Tasker, age 94, of Lake Odessa, passed away December 17, 2013 in Tavares, FL. Vera was bom in Yankee Township on Springs October 13, 1919, the daughter °f Harry R. and Mildred Y. (Converse) Latta. Vera graduated from Middleville High School. She married Harold Tasker on February 19, 1965. Vera worked for and from retired Hastings Manufacturing. She was a tit member of the Moose and EIks Lodges f°r manY years. Vera enjoyed wintering in Florida, playing golf, taking walks, shopping, working in her yard, flower gardening and travel. She had many friends in Florida and enjoyed spending time with them. Vera also loved spending time with her family. Vera was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mildred Latta; husband, Harold Tasker; brothers, Rollo, Homer and Max Latta; and sisters, Mercie Bowerman and Sally LaFountain. Vera is survived by her daughter, Diane (John) Rodgers of Caledonia; grand­ daughters, Rhonda (Jeff) Clavier of Middleville, Tina (Jim) Heintz of Hopkins, Kelly (Dave) Burris of I' j I J r Richard F. Bennett HASTINGS, MI - Richard F. Bennett, age 89, of Hastings, passed away on December 15, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Richard was bom on April 27, 1924 in Hastings, the son of Forrest and Ethel (Warner) Bennett. He attended Hastings - Area Schools. Richard honorably served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Richard married Nancy Shackell on December 4, 1946. He was a lifetime member of the Nashville VFW and also a member of the NRA. Richard was an avid outdoorsman. He was very patriotic and proud to be an American. Richard was very devoted to his family. He and Nancy just celebrated their 67th wedding anniver­ sary on December 4, 2013. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest and Ethel Bennett. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Bennett; son, Terry o> rfiS BINGO .4? • V ▼— co ▼— CM 8 (Christine) Bennett; daughter, Sally (Don) Hutchinson; Brad grandson, (Loni) Bennett; granddaughters, Shannon Wilson (Doug Beasley), Angie (Mike) Cronen, Kristy (Jeff) Warner and many great-grandchil­ dren and one great-great grandson. In lieu of flowers, memori­ al contributions may be made to the Nashville VFW or Wounded Warriers. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.ne t to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. In loving memory of Eric Chad DeGroote March 29, 1977 ~ December 19,1991 Missing your big smile, your laugh fe tei ■ and all the joy that you brought into our lives. Christmas is the reason that seeing you again is possible... | For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son, ft THAT WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HlM asssij SHALL NOT PERISH, BUT HAVE ETERNAL LIFE. JOHN 3:16 jibis: We thank God that you believed and asked Jesus into your life... because we know that you are with Jesus, your Savior, in Heaven and we see Jrvfi von aonin' r.v will rrtti, wv ,-wusa frllE x ^>13 Caledonia American Legion Post 305 ° *> - —- Standale; great-grandsons. Brandon Clavier of Standale, Jon (Amber) Heintz of Iowa, Zack and Jessie Clavier; great-granddaughter, Katie •JJ Heintz, great-great-grandson, Aiden Heintz; great-great­ granddaughter, Jade Clavier; sister, Lena Bom and Lavina Arkwright; and friend, Carl Blasius of Indiana. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 23, 2013 at noon at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. There will be a one hour visitation prior to serv­ ice time from 11 a.m. until noon. Pastor Susan Olson will officiate the service. Burial will take place at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.n et to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Thursday • 6:30 p.m. 9868 Cherry Valley each week thru 5/24/14 With love and awesome memories, Mom & Dad, Jeff & Carmen, Lynnette & Chris & niece, Stephanie... I We pass on those memories to Andrew Eric., Trevor, Tobi & Stephanie’s husband, Jon fi ’ A * j / *>! Aa 8b 35 D d E e Y isJ Dd Eef; (?G9 Dd Eeu G9 Hh 5r;? 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Caledonia High School students (from left) Haden Horvath, Kale Alexander, Alec Krueger and Matt Christensen work together to wrap gifts. K i v. 1 < I s,__ L Im l' '-7 J* * '* 'j, ■ i > • Vw r - f 'a i, .'“Wi ••.SHa a* ^Ssij •VitSiL. i jajj Wnbtn III ktajwnjl U Mi «jS1T-Wb1I.1J| I Natalie Avery, a junior at Caledonia High School, finds some space to wrap Christmas gifts. cal SXI r < > 7^7 5 _____________ by Julie Makarewicz 1 tf t Jt "i • Tutted & GgDi Dd ’ 1r t ten w* (b*( fl 5 r » , {f- (✓ , J< fl r Staff Writer Caledonia High School students recently walked into a room filled with donated toys, new and used hats, gloves and mittens and boxes and boxes of food. “This is so exciting," squealed one teen as she entered what was soon turned into a makeshift Santa’s workshop and the students into helpers wrapping gifts. Sophomore Haden Horvath admitted he didn’t know how to wrap gifts very well but,' with a little help from three of his Caledonia High School classmates, they all managed a bright-red for suitable package Christmas delivery. “It just really feels good to be helping others," said Horvath. “We wake up expecting presents and stuff for Christmas, but not every kid gets that. It’s nice that we’re going to make sure some will have gifts." The entire Caledonia High School student body partici­ pated in the Christmas event by donating food items, winter coats, hats and gloves, and toys to donate to 30 fam­ ilies in need within the dis­ trict. Late last week, students from different organizations and groups within the school sorted clothing, divided cans of green beans and com and boxes of cereal and macaroni and cheese. They “shopped" for the right gifts for the fam­ ilies from the donated toys spread out on tables and then they wrapped each toy so that each child would have at least one gift to open on Christmas. “It’s really kind of crazy to see how much one high one school can help in just .one week," said senior Brooke Hubbel. Hubbel. ““II’’m m excited excited to to be be able able to to help. help. II’’ve ve never never not not had had what what II need need and and itit’ss eyeeye­ opening opening to to realize realize there there are are people people within within our our own own disdis­ trict trict in in Caledonia Caledonia who who need need help." The students delivered the gifts, clothing and food items Friday after school. Each family received two boxes of food items including at least one turkey. Chris Honor Kory to, 1National _ Society advisor, said Otto Turkey Farm in Middleville donated 28 turkeys and D & W Grocery in Caledonia donated 125 canned goods that were in addition to what the students brought in throughout the week, Hannah Latham, a senior and treasurer of National Honor Society, said it's a great experience to play Santa and deliver the goods to families. — Caledonia High School student Alexa Callaway wraps a gift for a young girl, “They start crying and they’re all just super thank­ ful," related Latham. “It’s really heartwarming to think that we can make someone feel that good. It reminds me that there are good people." Alexa Callaway struggled trying to wrap an odd-shaped pink horse-drawn carriage, “Why did I take something so hard to wrap?" she questioned. But she said she felt it would be just right tor a little girl on her family s list. Gabriella Lombardo, a sophomore, said she just likes being able to help others. “And the fact that it's Caledonia helping Caledonia families - that’s what’s great about Caledonia." Kale Alexander, a junior, was helping Horbath figure out how to wrap gifts. As he wrapped a large piece of tape around the top of the package he looked at it and smiled. “Not bad. I think they'll like it,” he said. “We’re so fortunate, we all have what we need," said senior McKenna Maynard, as she and sophomore Zane Gorby measured and cut wrapping paper. “It’s easy to forget there are families out there who don’t." Junior classmate Natalie Avery said she’s really glad to be part of the experience. “It just makes you feel really good just to help." “It’s the real spirit of Christmas," said 1 Ith-grader Alec Krueger. A* J ft 4 Gabriella Lombardo measures wrapping paper as Caledonia students prepare gifts for area families. 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They decorated bags for the Kids Food Basket and made popsicle puzzles to donate to children i at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Taylor Lapekes focused intently as she skewered first fruit pieces then marshmal­ lows on a stick for a healthy snack to eat later. . Cole Thompson covered his sugar cookie with a thick layer of frosting followed by brightly-colored sprinkles for a sugary holiday treat. “Yummy.'' he said licking his lips. Middle school special education teacher Lillian Lienesch said it’s not often the students are able to be together and it's also not often they get to do things for others — like deocrate the % Kids Food Basket bags. “It really is just empow- ering them to be able to do something for others and they love it," said Lienesch. “This also gives some of our older students a chance to be leaders to the younger stu­ dents. They don't have that kind of opportunity very often so it's really good to see them with the younger students.” The group also created some fun holiday craft items including a candy cane rein­ deer, and a Christmas card. The special needs students got a little help from some Thomapple Kellogg middle school students who are part of a group known as TK Connectors. The TK Connectors program matches students with disablities to I, it A • • $ Seventh grader Sadie Hannan helps Kalie Thick make a holiday decora­ tion. nxurs ave a Very Merry Christmas * i : to!!! *** .-lS3wh tti ’ wishing you and your loved ones much peace, harmony, joy and contentment this holiday season. We know we couldn’t have asked for better customers than you! ► - COUPON : oil & filter: Sd ’Koe&tt WAYLAND I I CHANGE I I I I I I I Taxes & diesel vehicles extra. 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Sarah Possett, a seventh­ grade TK Connector mem­ ber, said it makes her feel good to be able to help oth­ ers. “It’s just fun and I’ve enjoyed it since I as in the first grade, related Possett as she helped cut and paste Christmas cards, “h’s really cool now to see some of them that I've known for years.” Possett said that, if she decides to become a teacher, she will definitely want to work with special education students. “I just like being able to help.” Erika Haveman, another seventh grade Connector member, was also helping as the students made reindeer crafts. “I just like to help,” she said. “It’s not hard and it’s fun.” McFall Elementary special education teacher Jill Pilecki said the December social gathering for the students is a great time for them to have fun, but also to learn about helping others. “The younger kids just love seeing the older kids,” said Pilecki. “We do try to have monthly outings and the December get-together as a class is kind of special. It’s a lot of fun for the them.” TK Library hosting winter break events The Thomapple Kellogg Community Library will be providing some family activ­ ities during the winter break. From 11:15 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Dec. 31, there will be a Noon Year’s Eve party at the library. There will be stories, crafts and a countdown to noon and an early New Year celebration. On Friday, Jan. .3, there will be a free family movie at 2 p.m. in the TKHS auditori­ um. The library will be open during the winter break. Hours are Monday, Dec. 23 from noon to 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 27 from noon to 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 30 from noon to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 11 a.m. to I p.m. and Friday, Jan. 3 from noon to 4 p.m. 1 I 9 I i ■i I �The Sun and News, Saturday, December 21,2013/ Page 9 Middleville prepares inaugural New Year’s Eve event Middleville will host the community's very first New Year's Eve “ball raising" event beginning at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31 in the parking lot across from the Village Hall. There will be snacks and beverages non-alcoholic available for purchase from local non-profit organiza­ tions and visitors will be able to vote for Middleville's 2014 poster. The posters, created by Thornapple Kellogg students, will be dis­ played in the Masonic Lodge. There will also be a talent show from 10 to 11:45 p.m. for which there is still time to sign up to participate. Contact Mike Bremer at 269795-7202 for more informa­ Chloe Rinzema, left, and brother. Jack, got in on the fun tion or to sign up for the tal­ with Santa at the Sand Bar & Grill’s first annual Toys for Tots ent show. drive. The youngster’s suggestions helped Santa stage the The ball rising will begin delivery of over 200 toys collected from donors in the com­ shortly before midnight. The munity and coordinated by Sand Bar & Grill owners Kim and ball includes nearly 3,000 Bruce Campbell. PAY NO RENT UNTIL FEB. 2014 LED lights and reflectors created by engineers from Middleville's LumenFlow company. The New Year's Eve event the sponsored by is Development Downtown Authority. Visitors are asked to bring a non-perishable canned good and snack packs for the Middleville Food Bank and the Hands 2 Hands program. Monetary dona­ tions will also be appreciat­ ed. Look for more details and information about this event in next week's Reminder. CLOSING FEE $99.00! NO SECURITY DEPOSIT*! NO APPLICATION FEE! New 3 bedroom, 2 bath homes $779.00month Appliances, air & shed. 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It is required by law that munici­ palities provide their cus­ tomers with this information. Please contact the GLASWA office verbally or in writing within 45 days in the event of a sewer backup. Contact GLASWA, also, for information or to file a claim at 269-672-5588. k r & Family Service December 24, 5-6 p.m. 5455 84th St SE www.newgroundchurch.org r J k J T k k J r i k -J 1 *1 * ia3&w tiunt 1 k J J r k iizHcar Ibhi • • »»• ti Yas a 'h CI«L • •> 4 — I ■'s,!5 _ I r 9 at CORNERSTONE dig f 84TH STREET CAMPUS ■ ft ■> cornerstone jllfc ’ I i*6" •H' Sunday, December 22 9am, 10:30am, 12pm i church 84TH STREET CAMPUS 1675 84th St SE, Caledonia Ml 49316 Tuesday, December 24 2pm, 4pm and 6pm I I I I Illi II £■ £■ II II II II ■I II II ■■ ■■ SI II ■I sI H <■; *i - fy. m L r * A*h I ii ii II II ■ ■ ■■ ■ I ■■ ii F5 1 ii ■■ gI 11 ONE CHURCH TWO LOCATIONS - LEARN MORE AT CORNERSTONEMI.ORG II II ■ I II ■■ £ ■I £ I �Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 21, 2013 VACANCY, continued from page 1 Rapids for the diversion of sewage from the village treatment plant, Discussions Caledonia Joint Sewer in the Committee regarding a reor­ ganization ’ of the way in which some of its functions are administered have led to V . u* a provision in the contract of * F’X— 1 consultant Rich Pierson whose contract was renewed. The renewal now includes a YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP termination provision should BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN a proposal to engage 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 Infrastructure Alternatives to 269-795-9091/ FAX 269-795-2388 manage both the township NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION and village sewer facilities To: The residents and property owners of the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and any other becomes a reality. interested persons: Paul Galdes, village engi­ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a meeting held on December 12, neer, reported that the 2013, the Township Board adopted Ordinance No. 12-01-13, Stormwater Assessment and an ordinance amending the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Management grant applica­ Ordinance, Article III, to rezone certain parcels located in Section 30; to repeal all ordinances or parts of ordinances in tion has been -submitted to conflict herewith; and to establish the effective date of said state for $998,000 of which Ordinance. A summary is as follows: $875,000 would be used at SECTION K 1, REZONING QF LAND IN SECTION 3Q. Article III, the wastewater treatment 3.1, Use District Boundaries and 3.2, Zoning Map of 1he plant and the remainder Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the rezon­ spent on stormwater issues. ing of property located in the Whispering Pines Condominium Association to rezone parcels located at 12747, 12755, and Ayers reported that a new 12759 Whispering Pines Drive in Wayland, from a Residential floral shop was open in the Lake Front zoning district to Resort & Recreation zoning district Village of Caledonia Centre to bring these parcels into conformity with the balance of other mall. She also addressed a parcels in the Whispering Pines Condominium/PUD project. III The Parcel Nos. involved are as follows: 08-16-370-001-00; concern about parking dur­ 08-16-370-002-00; 08-16-370-017-00; 08-16-370-018-00; 08ing the snow season, urging 16-370-019-00; 08-16-370-020-00; 08-16-370-021-00. residents not to park directly SECTION IL REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES opposite each other on vil­ AND EFFECTIVE DATE,This Ordinance will be effective eight lage streets, saying that the days following publication after adoption pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006. All ordinances or parts of ordiresulting lane is too narrow nances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. for the snowplows to get YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP through. She reminded prop­ Janice C. Lippert, Clerk erty-owners that snow 284 North Briggs Road removed from driveways and Middleville, Ml 49333 sidewalks must remain on 06826853 269-795-9091 the property. During the council com­ ment period, President Glenn Gilbert thanked Jason Hanson for applying for the vacant seat on the council. He noted that Fanco will have to run in 20 14 for a full term. While the term does not expire until 2015, state YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP law requires a vacancy filled BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 by appointment be put before 269-795-909 1/ FAX 269-795-2388 the voters at the next elec­ 2014 MEETING SCHEDULE tion. He said that the past The Yankee Springs Township Board of Trustees meets reguyear has been a great year for larly on the second Thursday of every month at 7 PM in the the village. The village is Township Hall, except as may otherwise be posted in accordance with staying on budget and new the Open Meetings Act. Meetings scheduled for 2014 are on the following dates: businesses are opening. January 9 May 8 September 11 Trustee Karen Hahn urged February 13 June 12 October 9 neighbors to check on each March 13 July 10 November 13 other and to keep sidewalks April 10 August 14 December 11 clean. Members of the coun­ The Yankee Springs Township Board of Trustees meets regu­ cil wished all a good holiday larly for work sessions on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7 PM in the Township Hall as needed, except as may otherwise be season and urged caution in posted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. Meetings sched­ the winter weather. uled for 2014 are on the following dates: The next regularly sched ­ January 22 May 28 September 24 uled meeting of the council February 26 June 25 October 22 March 26 July 23 will be on Monday, Jan. 13, November 26 April 23 August 27 December 17 2014, at 7 p.m. in the village (Note Date) hall, 250 Maple Street. Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission meets regu­ Financial Focus I Provided by Andrew McFadden of Edward Jones % r k larly on the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM in the Township Hall, except as may otherwise be posted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. Meetings scheduled for 2014 are on the following dates: May 1 January 2 September 4 February 6 June 5 October 2 March 6 July 3 November 6 April 3 August 7 December 4 Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission meets regu —larly on the third Thursday of every month at 7 PM in the < i / V Township Hall, except as may otherwise be posted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. Meetings scheduled for 2014 are on the following dates: January 16 February 20 March 20 April 17 May 15 June 19 July 17 August 21 September 18 October 16 November 20 December 18 Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on the Second Tuesday of the month as requested. Applications for variances must be completed 30 days prior to meeting. Notices of all special meetings and meeting changes for each of these bodies will also be posted at the Township Hall in accordance with applicable laws. The Public is welcome to attend and participate in any open session of any of these bodies. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Yankee Springs Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabil­ ities at the meeting or Public Hearing upon 14 days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. 29361 Janice C. Lippert, Clerk Yankee Springs Township r- Assumptions can be dangerous to investors Every day of our lives, we make assumptions. We assume the peop|e: we encounter regularly will behave in the manner to which we are accus­ tomed. We assume that if we take care of our cars, they will get us to where we want to go. In fact, we need to make assumptions to bring order to our world. But in some parts of our life — such as investing — assumptions can prove dangerous. Of course, not all investmentrelated assumptions are bad. But here are a few that, at the least, may prove to be counter-pro­ ductive: • "Real estate will always increase in value. ” Up until the 2008 financial crisis, which was caused, at least partially, by the “housing bubble,” most people wou]d probably have said that real estate is always a good investment. But since then, we’re all more painfully aware housing prices can rise and fall. That isn’t to say that real estate is always a bad invest­ ment — as a relatively small part of a diversified portfolio, it can be appropriate, depending on your goals and risk tolerance. But don’t expect endless gains, with no setbacks. • "Gold will always glitter." During periods of market volatility, investors often flee to gold, thereby driving its price up. But gold prices will fluctu­ ate, sometimes greatly, and there are risks in all types of gold ownership, whether you’re investing in actual bars of gold or gold “futures” or the stocks of gold-mining companies. • "I can avoid all risks by sticking with CDs." It’s true that Certificates of Deposit (CDs) offer a degree of preservation of principal. But they’re not riskfree; their rates of return may be so low that they don’t even keep up with inflation, which means you could incur purchasing­ power risk. Again, having CDs •II in your portfolio is not a bad thing, but you’ll only want to own those amounts that are suit­ able for your objectives. “The price of my investment has gone up — I must have made the right decision.” 11' * dK w YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD - MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 269-795-909 V FAX 269-795-2388 The Planning Commission has several members9 terms expiring. The Zoning Board of Appeals has one vacancy. We are taking applications from anyone interested in serving our Community in this capacity. Members are appointed by the Township Supervisor subject to approval of a majority of the Township Board of Trustees. The Planning Commission meets twice a month; first and third Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM at the Township Hall. Zoning Board of Appeals meets as needed on the second Tuesday of the month. Applicants must be a Township resident. All interested persons are to submit a brief summary of experience and qualifications to: Mark Englerth, Supervisor Yankee Springs Township 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, MI 49333 77579959 This assumption could also be made in reverse — that is, you might’think that, since the price of your investment has dropped, you must have made the wrong choice. This type of thinking causes investors to hold on to some investments too long, in the hopes of recapturing early gains, or selling promising investments too soon, just to “cut their losses.” Don’t judge investments based on short-term performance; instead, look at fundamentals and long-term potential. • "IfJ need long-term care, Medicare will cover it." You may never need any type of long-term care, but if you do, be prepared for some big expenses. The national average per year for a private room in a nursing home is nearly $84,000, accord­ ing to a recent survey by Genworth, a financial security company. This cost, repeated over a period of years, could VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES November 26, 2013 The regular meeting of the Village Council of Middleville, Michigan was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Pullen. Present: Endsley, Lutz, Lytle, Reyff, Pullen, Schellinger, Van Noord. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to approve the agenda as printed. All yeas. Motion Passed. 2. Pullen opened the Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2014 Budget at 7:02 p.m. Hearing no public comment, the hearing was closed at 7:03 p.m. and the regu­ lar council meeting re-opened. . 3. Motion by Reyff, support by Lytle to approve the meeting min­ utes of November 12,2013.Both •J motion and support withdrawn. Motion by Reyff, support by Lutz to approve the revised minutes of November 12, 2013. Roll Call Vote. Ayes; Reyff, Lutz. Nays; Schellinger, Van Noord, Endsley, Lytle, Pullen. Motion Failed. Motion by Lytle, support by Van Noord to approve the regular meeting minutes of November 12, 2013 as printed. Ayes; five. Nays; two. Motion Passed. 4. Motion by Lytle, support by Reyff to approve the current bills for November 26, 2013 for $90,624.23. All yeas. Motion Passed. • • 5. Motion by Reyff, support by Van Noord to approve the 2014 meeting calendar for council and committees. All yeas. Motion Passed. 6. Motion by Schellinger, sup­ port by Van Noord to approve the re-appointment of Lani Forbes to 911 the Central Dispatch Authority Board. All yeas. Motion Passed. 7. Motion by Reyff, support by Endsley to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. All yeas. Motion Passed. Respectfully submitted: Elaine Denton, Clerk, Village of Middleville The complete text of the minutes is posted on the Village Website http://villageofmiddleville.org or may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 06829555 prove catastrophic to your finan­ cial security during your retire­ ment. And, contrary to many people’s assumptions, Medicare may only pay a small percentage of long-term care costs. You can help yourself by consulting with a financial professional, who can provide you with strategies designed to help cope with long­ term care costs. You can’t avoid all assump­ tions when you're investing. But by staying away from question­ able ones, you may avoid being tripped up on the road toward your financial goals. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. % ‘fa A VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting Council Minutes December 9, 2013 Meeting called to order at 7:00pm by Gilbert Present: Hahn, Gilbert, Grinage, Regan, Ayers Absent: Erskine, Scholl, Wangerin Pledge of Allegiance: Consideration of the meet­ ing agenda: Motion by Grinage. second by Hahn. Motion carried. Public Comment (Brief): Written Correspondence: Committee Minutes: Joint Sewer Committee minutes 8-713- &11-11-13. Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion to approve by second Grinage, by Hahn. Motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes of Regular meeting on November 11, 2013. B. Building Inspector’s report IMS Permit Listing C. Treasurer’s report D. Approval to pay bills Inquiry of conflict of interest Reports from Council, Staff, and Consultants 1. Engineer’s. Report-Paul Galdes-Reviewed the SAW grant application that was submitted for $999,980. Mfcl I— I ' Hi** «n< Mi 9 2. Township Liaison Report 3. Planning Commission Report 4. Other Committee Reports 5. Village Manager’s ReportOdd/Even Parking is in effect thru March. PLEASE do not park directly across the road from another vehicle, our plow truck can not make it through in some instances. 6. President’s Report Unfinished Business New Business 1. R13-20 Resolution Re: Treatment Facilities Cost Basis Payments. Motion by Regan, second by Grinage. All ayes, motion carried. 2. R13-21 Village Council Trustee Appointee-Elizabeth Fanco. Motion by Grinage, sec­ ond by Regan. All ayes, motion carried. 3. Rich Pierson Consulting Contract. Motion by Grinage sec­ ond by Hahn. All ayes, motion carried. Public Comment: Council Comments: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! % PLEASE OBSERVE the Odd/Even parking! Residents and businesses are responsible for keeping their sidewalks cleared of snow. A Speedy Recovery goes out to Dan Erskine! Adjourn: 7:20pm-motion by Grinage, second by Hahn. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted: Sandra Ayers, Clerk 06829359 •i �1 The Sun and News, Saturday, December 21, 2013/ Page 11 Fisherman unhurt after icy dip in Middleville’s Mill Pond s ■> »>■ Sb Sr A local fisherman was reportedly lucky when he was fishing at the Mill Pond behind the Middleville Village Hall last Friday and fell in. The man was able to pull himself out of the ice, then left the pond to go home and get dry clothing. He also left his fishing gear at the pond. Someone spotted the fish­ ing gear and broken ice and suspected someone had fall­ en in. They called police and a search and rescue operation involving Barry County Sheriffs deputies, the Barry County dive team, and Thomapple Township emer­ gency services commenced. During the search, the fisherman reportedly returned to the pond •It to tell everyone he was okay and had gotten out of the icy waters himself. The search was then called off, but authorities say it serves as a good reminder to people to be careful when they do venture on to any frozen pond or lake. ^•5 s I I & 181 hi: fa *1 Si is Protect all that you’ve built with o Safe. Sound. Secure.® insurance from Auto-Owners Insurance. cn T«e^' *11! . . Pwws BUDGET, continued from page 1 deficit funding. VanNoord said at an earli­ er meeting that he thinks it wise to build a slight fund balance for the village before considering any reduction in millage rates. A reduction at this point, he said, could send the village back into deficit spending. In a budget memo to the council, Fleury reminded council members there are many areas of uncertainty for the future including property tax revenue, state shared revenues, personal property tax, health insurance premium rates, retirement funding lev­ els, fuel and energy prices. Some of the assumptions made for the upcoming budget year include an infla­ tion rate remaining flat, a 2.5 percent increase in taxable values on real property, and a taxable value decline by $ 11,000 on personal proper­ ty because of new personal property tax laws. The general fund budget for 2014 estimates total rev­ enues at $1,435 million at the 12.5 millage rate. If the rate is reduced to 11 mills, the total revenues are $1.4 mil­ lion. Total estimated expenses in the general fund are $1,432 million. That leaves a slight balance of less than $3,000 if the millage rate is maintained, but creates the deficit if the rate is reduced. The millage rate provides for 10 .5 mills for the gener- al fund and 2 mills for the major street fund. Fleury said the budget is conservative and that, like any budget, there will be changes. The 2014 budget does not provide for any additional staffing in the vil­ lage. There are increased costs for police services and •It budgeting for a police vehi­ •It cle in either 2014 or 2015. The council also approved increases in the water and sewer rates in 2014, again on a 4-3 majority vote with Endsley, Lutz and Reyff vot­ ing against the increases. The sewer rate commod­ ity charge will increase from $3.15 per 1,000 gallons of water to $3.23 per 1,000 gal­ lons of water. The debt serv­ ice charge and readiness to serve charges will remain the same. The water rates will be slightly more increase with the water debt service charge increasing to $10.30 per quarter per meter up from $7.48; the readiness to serv­ ice charge at $12.58 per quarter per meter up from $10.58; and the commodity charge at $1.71 per 1,000 gallons of usage up from $1.67 per 1,000 gallons. Lutz asked for the amount of fund balance in the sewer fund. Fleury said there is cur­ rently $4.5 million, but cau­ tioned that probably less than $500,000 of that is undesig­ nated funds. The rest is in the value of the system or restricted for designated u Insurance First »»-.u 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, MI 49333 Bonnie Meredith Doug Talsma Boh Nicolai (269) 795-3302 or See Doug, Bob or Bonnie for all Toll Free (800) 706-3302 W-’TSSTfl'. W to I tat n ft a a yjr crn IH •sarcranzTKWi) CM On the web @ insurancefirst.us Call, Click or Come in. 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Approved: Clerk’s November 13, 2013 minutes Amend Budget Payment of bills Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Next meeting is January 8, 2014 Attested to by Jamie Knight, Supervisor submitted by Carol Ergang, Clerk The complete transcript of the minutes may be viewed on www.irvingtownship.org. 06829357 children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the »!• Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-8OO-927-9275. 725 W State Street - Hastings, Ml 1 (Across from K-Mart parking lot) 06800158 *1 ty rates in several years and then had to make a 75 per­ cent increase to cover costs. “Can you imagine having to tell our residents we raised their rates 75 percent?'’ Lytle “These are questioned. small increases we're mak­ ing, but I would rather do this than have to face a big increase later.” PAIN IN THE ARCHES “We Can Help 99 / ALONG WITH ALL YOUR OTHER FOOT CARE NEEDS INCLUDING DIABETIC FOOT CARE AND SURGERY. KENT PODIATRY DR. EMILEY fI 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. ’ I » CALEDONIA, Ml 37 years experience 891-9133 Accepting New Patients Board Certified I§ We will be closing Christmas Eve at 1:30, for the weelc. We will reopen January 2. ..fl yhit; e 269-205-2445 • 620 S. Broadway, Middleville o O) oo re CD o> w CD III Sat. 8: • • -3:00 111 - 6:00; Clinic Hours: M-W-F 9:30 - 3:30; Th. 12:00 •1 GREEN Caledonia Community Schools •< I Free Developmental Inventory (For Children Birth to 4-1/2 Years Of Age) 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 it .< developmental screening for children who may benefit from ■ , > early educational intervention. If you are a Caledonia School & - T District resident who has concerns and would like more information please call 891-6220. ■* The next screening will take place Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center "J J Q W CI 3 Q. 9751 Duncan Lake Avenue There is no fee for this service. The next screening is planned for Spring 2014 06829672 39NVMO J First [Rehab AND SPORT 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 uses. Council member Mike Lytle also explained his rea­ soning for maintaining millage rates and approving increases in the water and sewer rates. He related that, while attending a conference, he had heard about a communi­ ty that hadn't raised its utili- PHYSICAL 4 i Under New Management THERAPY Compassionate Care for Our Community • Pre and Post Surgical Rehab • Back and Neck Pain • Sports Rehab • Pediatrics • Auto and Work Related Injuries • Orthopedics * • Geriatrics Lindsay Vertalka, See a Licensed Physical MSPT Physical Therapist Therapist Every Visit & Owner 4525 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite B Middleville, Ml 49333 269-795-4230 info©! strehabpt.com • www.1strehabpt.com EQUAL MOUSNQ OPFORTUNITV < ^1 cn �J Page 12/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 21,2013 Caledonia Education Foundation awards grants to three schools in 4 ft .A Jr A T ■> $ ft l#jl •y it Duncan Lake Middle School students established a book club this year. Pictured diving into a new historical fiction novel are (front, from left) Ashley Holland, Joelle Henry, (back) Morgan Fogg, Cynthia Torcinski, Sophia Fletcher, Amber Stein and club founder and Duncan Lake Middle School teacher Jennifer Slack. L I A* ▼IF L Isaac Bir, a kindergarten student at Emmons Lake Elementary, exercises counting skills through reading with the help of a grant from the Caledonia Education Foundation. (Photos provided) The Caledonia Education Foundation Board of Directors approved four grants totaling $6,716 at its November meeting. Emmons Lake Elementary, Duncan Lake Middle School and Caledonia High School all received grant funding. “We are so excited to give these funds to support these four programs. Awarding quality grant programs is the reward that we fundraise for all year long," said Denise Blunk, executive director. Grants awarded are as fol­ lows: • Literacy + Math = Success program — a Barbara Gall Fund for Language Arts Grant in the amount of $1,034 was awarded to purchase devel- opmentally appropriate books and early readers for the three kindergarten class­ rooms at Emmons Lake Elementary. These books will develop a more cross­ curricular relationship between the language arts curriculum and math objec­ tives. “Some of the books will also be placed in our bookin-a-bag library where chil­ dren are able to take books home to practice skills. The math-themed’books will also allow for a child to be exposed to math concepts through reading,” said kindergarten teacher Melissa Van Gessel. • iPads in the art studio — four iPads will be purchased for the art studio at Emmons IBBBBIIXTS O jc4i ix DUBS/y* Your Local CM Automotive Specialists — LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON IVI-79 *5 ■V- I’ COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE CENTER WE HONOR CM protection PROTECTION i plan extended V\J ARRANT IES Serving the “ area for over 18 years! _ Our Diagnostic Computer Software is Compatible With AH Makes £r Models <SK«S»> iNrtHtsTA n JEFF DOBBIN S ' AUTO SERVICE, INC. ALITO Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master TechnicianI Over 20 years experience 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE ►I Lake Elementary. Art teacher Candi Price was awarded $1,682 for her grant. The State of Michigan released new standards for the arts last year, which included the use of technolo­ gy as a key component for learning. Creating a digital art studio would enable stu­ dents at all grade levels to create art, learn about art, document art and record stu­ dent learning. “We have had an ongoing with partnership the Essential Bean Coffee House of Caledonia and Artsonia (an on-line digital art gallery) to display student artwork and will include these digital works in these displays throughout the school year,” said Price. The online school gallery can be seen at www.artso­ nia. com/schools. • Duncan Lake Middle School Book Club Jennifer Slack, middle school English language arts teacher, was awarded a $1,000 Barbara Gall grant to purchase young adult litera­ ture for an after-school book club consisting of 20 stu­ dents. These students will read the same book together and discuss the literature of ill*1 sail i«i’ Maggie DeJong holds one of her pieces of artwork. It’s a watercolor painting from a photograph she took of Saint Andrews Cathedral in Kiev, Ukraine. Prior to receiving the grant, the school would not have been able to digitize the painting. Now, students like DeJong, with the help of the scanner, can include a high-quality image of their artwork in their portfolios as they apply for scholarships to art schools. meRRV CHRISTMAS' * ✓IP < u?/ BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT s /• fi J r 9 Amelia Ziesmer (left) and Makenna Cisler, fourth grade Emmons Lake Elementary students, enjoy the use of iPads furnished by grant funds. The iPads are used in the art program, A • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair (269) 795-9S96 All Makes and Models Mm All Insurances Welcome Call • • • ,'A ••\\ Owned and Operated by. Bruce Bender 1 e e 41S 2nd Street, Middleville (A •• V• X ft. I ft r»>* the book as well as the author's craft, themes and connection to the world today. The novels will be chosen based on a high inter­ est of students and are expected to increase stu­ dents' reading levels. Other components to the book club include opportunities to read aloud to Caledonia elemen­ tary students and volunteer to help with projects at the Caledonia library. Book club members hope to also write their own book reviews and make them public in order to promote the reading of liter­ ature in the community. • Wide-format scanner — a wide-format scanner will be purchased with a $3,000 grant awarded to Caledonia High School art teacher Mike Cornell and members of the National Art Honor Society. Until now, the only option for digitizing art larg•S< er than a sheet of legal paper has been with a digital cam­ era. Photographing art does not capture the detail and clarity of the artwork. “Scanning art preserves the artist's intentions and accurately records colors and textures far better than a dig­ ital camera," said Cornell. “Scanning is the best option to prepare art made in tradi­ tional media for digital edit­ ing and output." The scanner will benefit all art students in the district. It will enable art teachers to digitize larger work in order to print pieces with archival inks and paper as well as dis­ play their works in local businesses through the per­ petual art gallery. Those viewing these works of art in the community will then be able to order framed prints of their own through the web­ site www.chsart.org/sale. The Caledonia Education Foundation was established in 1998 to maintain an endowment fund that pro­ vides financial support in the form of grants for exception­ al educational programs that would not otherwise be fund­ ed Caledonia by the Community Schools. CEF awards grants twice a year in November and April. I £G lain 2^4 it is res 11‘iacta 1 'it ^Sigi •n 13^ kj; w -’RImLJ - 1 ■ few. i Ti 11 JI T i ffl A Continued next page 06829611 ■ ’i �-* k x. The Sun and News, Saturday, December 21,2013/ Page 13 I Hastings tops TK with eight pins in Gold dual by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was a different kind of dual between the Saxons and ♦ Trojans. The Saxons are a Jittle and inexperienced the Trojans have a lot of inexpe­ rience up and down their var­ sity wrestling line-up. Hastings doesn't have a full line-up, with no 103pounder. And for the first time in a long time, neither came into the season trying to defend an OK Gold Conference championship, as both teams are expected to be chasing Grand Rapids Catholic Central once .again in the conference standings. The crowd wasn’t much smaller than usual though and the spotlight in Hastings wasn’t any less bright as the host Saxons scored a 48-32 victory over the Trojans to open the season of conference duals. with “Unfortunately, experience the only way to get it is by going out and lin­ ing up on the mat every time,” said TK head coach Scott Szczepanek. “I thought our guys did a great job with the effort they brought to the mat, from our most experi­ enced guys to our least expe­ rienced guys. They came out with the same effort and intensity and work ethic that we try to build on every day in practice.” Only one match went the •X ' ’fa I ft I . r \ I ’*'11 Ml I V 1 I A M * I - ’Ifllli JI rJ 1 » ■' I WUh Ji From previous page I Several scholarships are also awarded to graduating sen­ iors. Anyone wishing to give a tax-deductible donation to the grant program is invited make a contribution online at www.caledoniacef.org or by mail to Caledonia Education Foundation, PO Box 353, Caledonia, 49316. Parents also may make a gift in honor of a teacher, and brick pavers can be purchased for a gift f • • • i ■ I I h that will last a lifetime. For more information on the foundation, visit the web­ site www.caledoniacef.org; call Blunk, 616-891-0732; or 1 e m a i info@caledoniacef.orgr I r ’ ■ -' I;JS z. I .> B■ . i f ~about your water! AYNARD* Make the Right Choice * I Exhaust f Brakes Tune-Ups O a ■ ■ ■ -1 ■ Are You Ready? • .iF < •95 '4r; t Z7 9 J1 w% 1 ■ £ Specializing in I* "SENSIBLE // 0 111' ~ full six minutes. Hastings Beardsley scoring a pin at this is going to happen,' but Thornapple Kellogg 160-pounder Nick Iveson (front) 140 pounds and Krey top­ without them being in the sit­ works to try and avoid a take down by the Saxons’ had six pins and the Trojans four. The Saxons’ forfeited ping Chase Reaser 15-0 in uation to really feel it and Jason Slaughter in Hastings Wednesday evening. the 103-pound match and the 145-pound match. The know it - they can only be (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK’s Kyle Krey won by a Trojans took their first lead told something so much until DeLeeuw they actually physically learn when * Wyatt technical fall at 145 pounds. second and 119-pound title and Krey Grandville “We’re kind of pinners,” scored a 9-2 win over Jesus it.” won at 145. They were both Detroit Catholic Central TK is in Belding for a 4-0 at the tournament. said Hastings head coach Del Angel in the 152-pound third. tournament today (Dec. 21) Mike Goggins. “We’ve been bout. Poland was named the The teams then traded and returns to action Dec. 28 Most Outstanding Wrestler pinners, the kids that we’ve got. We know we've got pins, with Slaughter sticking at Grandville. at the round-robin style tour­ GET MORE NEWS! TK then took a short- nament. some holes in the line-up. Nick Iveson 2:48 into the Subscribe to the team to the 160-pound match and TK’s handed When you’ve got holes in the Iveson and Jacob Kidder line-up, you've got to get Kyle Kraus pinning Jacob Grandville Challenge last each won multiple matches Hastings Banner. Dunn 1:12 into the 171- Saturday and came away for TK as well Saturday. pins when you can.” Call 945-9554 for with two individual champi­ The dual, which started at pound match. Bay City Western took the more information. onships as Poland took the TK led 20-18 at the mid ­ 130 pounds, was close early title, tournament title. with on. Hastings got pins from way point of the match. Hastings though had Alex Ethan Haywood and Zach Wilcox to take a 12-0 lead. Traister (189 pounds), Travis Wilcox earned his 100th Hoffman (215) and Pewoski career victory when he stuck (285) score pins in the three Chris Kaboos 5:41 into the heavyweight matches. Jacob Gorton took the for­ 135-pound bout. Over 35 years of experience He is the only current feit win for TK at 103 Saxon wrestler with 100 pounds and Chris Poland career wins, although team­ pinned Lucas Fox 1:24 into F WATER CONDITIONING mates Jason Slaughter and the 119-pound match for TK. I Hastings closed out the I Nate Pewoski are closing in match with Mitchell Sarhatt on that milestone. “He’s been in the line-up a scoring a pin of Ryan Gorton lot,” Goggins said of Wilcox. 3:08 into the 112-pound bout “He’s a three-time regional and Justice Lamance pinning qualifier, and that's getting Noah Torres 4:35 into the 125-pound bout. the job done. He’s wrestling wrestle “When we this year probably as good as SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL Hastings again at the confer ­ he has. He’s really kind of SERVICING ALL MAKES AND MODELS himself. ence tournament, if we don't dedicated Sometimes seniors realize, see the improvement, then ‘oh my gosh this is it. I'm we know there are some Simple to Buy, Simple to Own, Simple to Love... Coll Today! done,’ and he’s kind of had issues,” said Szczepanek. “We can tell our young guys that realization. ‘this is going to happen and TK answered with Austin * Authorized PRO’S PICK’Dealer I ■■ V 1^" ■'*lw 1 Thornapple Kellogg’s CJ Kaboos tries to turn the tables on Hastings’ Zach Wilcox after being on the bottom for most of their 135-pound bout Wednesday in Hastings. 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(616)328-2901 Live DJ • Drink Specials • Contests • Prizes -s y Caledonia’s varsity girls’ basketball team did a lot of things right Tuesday night, but not quite enough to get by visiting Wayland. The Wildcats scored a 5348 non-conference victory to improve to 3-0 on the year, while the Scots fall to 0-3 with the loss. Caledonia led 30-26 at the half, but the Wildcats pulled even by holding the Scots to just five points •a in the third Five regular games with S100 cash prize each round. Final round winner receives $500 cash prize. 77582611 GET YOUR VlSiFoN IV r I I I The Trojans built a ninepoint lead in the opening quarter, then finished off visiting Hopkins 51-34 to improve to 4-1 on the season Tuesday night. Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity girls’ basketball team was led by Kelli Graham in its win over the Vikings. She poured in 20 points to go The Fighting Scots opened the 2013-14 OK White Conference wrestling season at Jenison Wednesday. At least, some of them did. 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Steiner scored a 5-3 win over Josiah Mazzola in their bout, while Rittenger was downed 5-2 by Mitch Morse from Jenison. Caledonia is back in action today (Dec. 21) at the Hudsonville Invitational. I I ) I ■ fft 1 1 m: i points and a team-high seven rebounds. The Trojans held Hopkins to just 31-percent shooting. The Vikings were just 2-of11 from behind the threepoint line. Tyler Schulz led Hopkins with nine points and Ryan Pierce had eight. Hopkins did have 11 offensive rebounds in the game, including four by Blaine Merren. He finished with eight rebounds and six points. contest The Trojans’ which was scheduled for Friday at Byron Center was postponed. TK returns to action Jan. 3 at home against Hamilton. II I .1 & s I m I, I <N Discount Code: EHS8966 77582613 five points to go with ten rebounds. Hopkins got ten points apiece from Jensyn VanZalen and Kerissa Glascott. TK’s Friday night contest with Byron Center was post­ poned. The TK ladies return to action Tuesday at Comstock Park. 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Kaylin Johnson added six points and Sydney Krol had VanderVeen (215) all just walked out to the center of the mat to have their hand raised for forfeit victories. The Scots were spotted 24 points, then added pins from Sam Fitzgerald at 112 pounds, Jared Smith at 130 pounds and Jace Rodgers at 152 pounds. The only two Fighting —————— !i leader Presley Hudson, who finished with just two points. Alli Getty stepped up to lead Wayland with 16 points, going 6-of-7 at the free throw line, and Caroline Miller added 11 points and McKenna Toman nine. The Scots' contest with East Kentwood which was scheduled for Friday evening was postponed. Trojans go up on Hopkins early, score fourth victory EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT Doors open at 9:30 pm • Session begins at 10:30 pm quarter and then pulled in front with an 18-13 run in the fourth quarter. Lexi Bush led the Scots •!• with 14 points, while Carlie Crank added 13 points and Cameron Peek had 12. The Scots also got six points from Keagan Pontious. 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Caledonia led by a 36-27 score at the half, but saw that lead wiped away in the third quarter. Wayland went on a 21-10 run in the period to hold a 48-46 lead heading into the final eight minutes. It was the Scots’ turn to surge after that, as they pulled in front and led by six points with a minute and a half to play before the Wildcats rallied to tie the game again at 61-61. Fedewa finished with 11 points. Drew Muller led the Scots with 13 points, Nick LoMonaco had 11 and Jason Spraggins added 12. Dilon Aten hit five threepointers and finished with 23 points to lead Wayland. 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Riemersma had Lowell/Cal’s lone goal as the two teams ended the first penod tied 1-1. Julius Jantti led the Wildcats with four goals. Arttu Lamberg finished the game with a goal and two assists for their team, and Tyler McMahon had a goal and an assist. The two teams were back and forth Lowell/Cal was able to fire 32 shots on the Jenison goal, but keeper Nolan Slager came up with 31 saves. Nick Oostra and Winterbum teamed up to stop 35 Jenison shots at the other end. Ottawa also got goals from Brent Paarlberg and Jarrit Scholten. West Ottawa controlled the chances throughout the contest, firing 39 shots at the lx>well/Cal net Nate Winterbum made 36 saves to keep Lowcll/Cal within striking distance. Cam Miller made 13 saves in goal for West Ottawa. Lowell/Cal was 1-3 in the conference and 2-7 overall heading into this weekend’s action at the Grand Ixdge Tournament. ITie second period was tough on the Lowell/Cal skaters Fnday night as well, as they gave up five goals in r Thomapple Kellogg's var­ sity competitive cheer team placed second in the Division 2 standings at Saturday’s CCCAM Scholarship Invitational hosted by Comstock Park. The Trojans were just a few- points behind the cham­ pions from De Win. and TK’s round two score of 216.14 was the best of the day. DeWitt put together a three-round score of 746.18. followed by TK 731.34, Mona Shores 688.92. Kenowa Hills 688.56. Sparta 674.58, Reeths Puffer 656.90, Cedar Springs 644.76, Zeeland East 483.84 and Fruitport 355.84. TK also tallied a 222.8 in round one and a 292.4 in round three, after an eight»!• int deduction. De Win had the day’s top score in the first round, a 226.1, just topping Kenowa Hills' 226.0. The Panthers finished off their victory with a round-three best 304.7. 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'liK L •r.f .• : - :V< - . i-w J- <• * * uf.• • �■+■ • I The Sun and News 1 A i >• - b* ——- ’•*< I < _ a A i /^Gciik __ 1_ _ ■ mb I f & a r Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas ,oU No. 52/December 28, 2013 $ Red Cross shelter outgrows site in Middleville, moves to middle school IA tafiw jfl loftc iz aoi olds TT msfl bizai s moi uoidt ‘ /(Id rfriw .2T0d mooi by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer All many area residents wanted for Christmas this year was simple: electricity. But, for thousands still stranded in the dark and cold after the weekend’s historic ice storm, even Santa wasn't able to grant that wish. Thousands of mostly Barry and Allegan County residents are expected to without remain power through the weekend, possi­ bly. Some have taken refuge with friends, family or neigh­ bors. Others booked hotel rooms. And for some, the 138th year Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. • 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 option is a cot in the the middle school cafeteria, Thomapple Kellogg Middle and a couple of her son's gifts so he would have some­ School gymnasium. thing on Christmas Day. The “We’ll have Christmas — rest, she said, she'll save maybe a few days late — when we get home,” said until they get home. “We'll be here until we Daisy Davis of Hastings who, with her husband and get power back on, ” said son sought shelter at the Davis. “ At least we have a American Red Cross shelter warm meal and good place to at the Thornapple Kellogg sleep. It's not home — but in it's comfortable.” School Middle The emergency shelter in Middleville. She brought a few com­ Middleville remained the forts from home for her 8- , only 24-hour Red Cross shel­ year-old son DJ, including ter in West Michigan as the some toys and games, a Sun and News went to press. artificial SHELTER, pg. 13 miniature Christmas tree to decorate ■ 1 Thornapple Kellogg Middle School, covered with ice, is supposed to be vacant over See Christmas break, but it’s being used as a Red Cross shelter for people in the area without power. Ice storm leaves many in dark and cold over Christmas ■ y:-ry - » - I *4* <4 by Sandra Ponsetto ?: ■ T—r Staff Writer «-x By now, most residents * have had power restored r> j < 4^ *** Cm ** * > X after nearly a week without v* ■ . •>* ■V ■ .< ' A css the comforts that electricity 4 J?-* A' brings, although there are 'X. i •* t still a few unfortunate cus­ XW —• I Mw tomers still waiting for serv- X. £ • A:• — V te.<-•• z, * ice. • • <-v$•V-The ice storm that hit I •* *• - -> < 1 Saturday night caused major k4 V 9* S -"T* k‘-.TT’ t power outages throughout U: Ws gjisJ St' y_ Michigan on Sunday — just ■ • • vK: I Sk. • in time for the Christmas 5^7 A k -t % "• ~ ■ week. r ----• \ Less than an inch of rain — • ’ T>-'**-w**- L • * fell Saturday night but that •.A K. 1 K • r*2j i • rain, combined with temper­ --LS >71 •J tr <>•*5 --'T Ri atures hovering just below » U -•r IA ■► •w I I = ■ freezing, caused major c ;J&J •M. *4 power outages across Kent, Allegan and Barry counties. “It wasn't a record by any .1 w *means,” said meteorologist * Dave MacIntyre who runs a •k. National Weather Service climatological station in Crews with Great Lakes Energy work to restore Hastings. power to homes in northeast Allegan County Monday. MacIntyre said he has ridden out three previous severe County and three in Allegan Wednesday. Consumers Energy reportwinter storms during his 50- County, down from a total of approximately ed that plus years in Hastings - about 3,200 Sunday. The 1967, 1978 and another in company hoped to have all STORM, page 9 restored by the late 1980s. While the power Christmas storm of 2013 may not have set a record, like previous storms it has brought out the best in the community. “There have been a lot of • Middleville Rotary will sponsor neighbors helping neighbors spaghetti dinner Jan. 10 - sharing generators, or giv­ ing shelter to those who • 200th rocking toy leaves TK don't have heat, said 44 wood shop this year The good oldMacIntyre, • ‘Shoe Year’s Day’ hike returns fashioned American spirit is out there. next week As of Tuesday morning. • TK boys roll to victories in first Great Lake Energy reported two conference matches that it still had 647 customers a < A Lf* - b£i . • > tr"' V siiS ) >liow ni evB il OBJ aioloo . | I I I I I I I I I fl I I I I I I I I ■ ■ ■ Brian Zatzke (left) and Harold Brunt of Middleville ’s LumenFlow Corp, admire their • • work on the light-up ball which will illuminate the Middleville downtown New Year’s Eve in the village’s first New Year’s Eve “ball raising” event. The ball features 3,000 LED lights programmed to pulse and to flash in a mix of red, green, blue and white colors. Middleville companies help village create first New Year's Eve ball raising event ■*» rd ioM airigil oi bn£ lliw by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer More than 3,000 LED lights programmed to pulse and to flash in a mix of red, green, blue and white colors, will illuminate the Middleville downtown New Year’s Eve in the village's first New Year's Eve “ball raising” event. “The significance of the ball going up rather than down is that we like the idea of uplifting something into the New Year, explains Development Downtown Authority member Mike It ’ s an uplifting Bremer. event and looking forward to See NEW YEAR, pg. 2 wi,houl power'644 in Barry See In This Issue I t �Page 2/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 28, 2013 NEW YEAR, continued from page 1 7 :'Sl r- — -- 1 " <• A — 1 -—- ‘4 ♦ * C".. -______ —. >v J +* ?. tea Brian Zatzke (left) and Harold Brunt of Middleville’s LumenFlow Corp., put the two halves of the sphere together to make a test run of the New Year’s Eve ball. Middleville Village Department of Public Works Director Duane Weeks and Downtown Development Authority Event Coordinator Jean Lamoreaux watch. From left, Brian Zatzke, Harold Brunt, Mike Bremer and Owen Smith make adjust­ ments to the ball as they practice the lift. kWh la '’1 •ws Harold Brunt shows off the new LED solid state filament created by LumenFlow. The company recently received its second patent for the product that is already in production. - rises. the future.” The DDA is sponsoring the family-friendly event that starts about 9:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, 123 East Main Group, The planned •It poster contest held during the event. Since DPW director Duane Weeks watches as the ball St. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase from the Middleville United Methodist Church Youth Middleville will not be New Year’s Thornapple Kellogg students didn’t have school Dec. 20, they were not able to submit their entries. Once they get back to school in the new year they can submit them and the DDA board will decide how the voting will take place. With only two applicants for the talent show, the show will be moved indoors and tea SB iri’ssB Middleville Downtown Development Authority member Mike Bremer readies the cable to lift the New Year’s Eve ball. there will also be sing-a­ longs to keep the crowd entertained until the ball rais­ ing. Visitors to the New Year's event are asked to bring a non-perishable canned good and snack packs for the Middleville Food Bank and the Hands 2 Hands program that provides sack lunches and snacks to within students the Thomapple Kellogg School District. Monetary donations are also accepted. “It’s just another opportu­ nity for the community to come together and to keep (lift Continued next page > t <w 1 LT * ‘ 1 I• • M • • • •! ■wVjn • •r *W • • i ■¥ • c r • •< ■L3 $ I w A’ I SI GREEN Caledonia Community Schools T V\ ft .r f w ** LnS 14 ’ Free Developmental Inventory - ar i ■ I Is (For Children Birth to 4-1/2 Years Of Age) 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! From our Caledonia family to yours The Caledonia Community Schools will conducting a vvuiuiuHHj ot-iiuuis win be uc conoucung developmental screening for children who may benefit from =3*3 early educational intervention. If you are a Caledonia School District resident who has concerns and would like We would like to thank all of our valued customers for placing their trust in us in 2013. We look forward to meeting your needs and exceeding your expectations in 2014. & 891-6220; The next screening will take place information please call Hastings City Bank | I Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Qw a Kl * It % I at Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center 9751 Duncan Lake Avenue There is no fee for this service. The next screening is planned for Spring 2014 Member FDIC more V Seri 3 Cl 06829672 I •» 3DNVMO 'i I �■ ♦ The Sun and News, Saturday, December 28, 2013/ Page 3 A closer look inside the ball shows the strips of LED lighting and reflectors. VI ' 1 i 6 l I I • A* Hr•/brf- I mxiHiut I .fowfCaMt" » ■■Ill ■ IMdAM -4k I V 1 Wi 1 ■.’P >1 J* I* ■■T ■- A A I ,7' I" Ol * - * - •* A company in California to house the more than 3,000 LED lights and reflectors. The lights were purchased from Environmental Lights in California, as well. Zatzke says he's still playing with the programming of the lights to make them pulse and flash as the countdown readies, then takes place. “It’s not going to just light up," promises Zatzke, “there will be a little show as it goes up." Brunt says the goal was to get as much light out as pos­ sible and make it bright. “It's definitely not a typi­ cal project for us," relates Brunt, “but we're having fun with it. We really haven't kept track of our hours or anything we've just been working on it when we can and we’re glad to be doing it for the community.” Zatzke says he’s not con­ cerned at all about how it will work. “We know it's going to work," he says with confidence. “We’ll test it a few times before that night, but we know it will work. And it's going to be bright.” Now that Lumen Flow has created its first New Year’s ball, Brunt and Zatzke say they would be willing to make more for other commu­ nities - although other com­ munities likely won't get the price break Middleville break received. _ LumenFlow Corp, specializes in photonics engineering and manufacturing. The company provides opti- cal system design, LED illu­ mination, moldable silicone optics, laser based systems for metrology, imaging systern design, and electro-optical/opto-mechanical design for manufacturability. Since LumenFlow corp. Corp. was LumenFlow founded in 2000, it has pro­ vided a broad range of solu­ tions to a very diverse client base ranging from decorative consumer lighting lightin to research project system design and manufacture. The comany has designed a pattern projection system for guiding robotic arms; low noise, low cost laser assem­ blies; high definition replacement lenses; infrared lenses night vision lenses and eye pieces; a 360-degree imager, and other photonic designs for companies all over the country. Within the last few weeks, Lumen Flow received a second patent for a new LED technology that uses a solid state filament. The latest in LED technology is already in production and Brunt and Zatzke said they're very excited about the new prod­ uct and what it can mean for the company. “Any place you would use a light bulb, you could use these new LEDs," says Brunt. “We could see a lot of them being used in the future." Lumen Flow is also a prin­ in cipal member the State Solid Michigan Lighting Association - the only statewide organization regard LED promotions and solid state lighting. BINGO -y 1 Post 305 a Thursday • 6:30 p.m. 9868 Cherry Valley each week thru 5/24/14 t I Back (L-R): Amber, Brittany. B L> u* Caledonia American Legion * J • • • • • 4 Thank. You for J welcoming us to the community. V\/e look. forward to serving you in the new year! « • • e • • Front: RpnVx/ Becky hrxldino holding bJannlp. Napoleon. ,\7./r * • I Aco^ • 8 Sa • 269-205-2445 • 620 S. Broadway, Middleville > jj ■a ’hke’man Clinic Hours: M-W-F 9:30 - 3:30; Th. 12: •Il - 6:00: •Il Sat. 8:00 •J - 3: •!• e* facebook W v I •V ** ^7 •W O'- Mike Bremer (left) and Duane Weeks, DPW director for Middleville, practice the ball raising. I the village. “I’m not at all nervous about whether it will work or not,” he states. “I have com­ plete confidence in the peo­ ple who made the ball and the village DPW staff who are going to raise it. It’s going to be great." • The DDA sought the expertise of Middleville­ based photonics company Lumen Flow Corporation to help create the giant sphere for the celebration. Harold Brunt and Brian Zatzke of Lumen Flow say although it’s not something From previous page > if JflSWlW ■ ; •• -nj-asjeaetWI .1 f. 1£ x 32-h » I• igSt^ J *' — «*** J#*3* ' 5 Sil II 0* Ji! r* Middleville people in Middleville,” says Bremer. “You don’t have to travel very far to be part of the excitement of New Year’s.” Bremer said he’s very excit­ ed about the new event and eager to see the ball lit up in Call 945-9554 any time for classified ads Breakfast Buffet Fundraiser A V Help us support veterans and community functions. th on?1 ' ✓ 0» Saturday, January 4th and the First Saturday of each month Serving 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Eggs, bacon, sausage links or patties, potatoes, biscuits and sausage gravy, pancakes, milk, OJ, coffee. * Menu subject to change Adults $6.00 • Children 10 & under $3.00 For more information call the Post at 616-891-1882 ‘a* 7 , Caledonia Memorial Legion Post 305 <“■ 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, Ml NOW SERVING FOOD • M-TH 5-7PM • FRI. BUILD A BURGER • 5-8 P.M. ilih R It 'Z' If c_J they’ve done before, they didn’t hesitate to step up and help out. “It was a lot of fun," says Zatzke. “It was something different for us and some­ thing that we could do to help the community." The DDA authorized $1,000 for the ball. Zatzke says Lumen Flow easily matched that contribution and donated time for the project, Lumen Flow also enlisted the help of another Middleville company Middleville Tool and Die -to help create parts of the framing for the lights within the ball. A clear 36-inch hemi­ sphere was purchased from a HASTINGS 4 Goodrich Duality THEATERS $5.25 KI BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM * excludes Digital 30 (S) Stadium Seating No passes SHOWTIMES 12/28 -1/2 TITLES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE 047 RONIN (PG-13) 2:00. 4:40, 7:20 If I c 'I11* HERE'S TO A SAFE AND xlz Z|\ J/ Xl/ 7|x Festivities begin at 9:30pm in the Masonic Hall, 123 E Main St. Snacks and (N/A) Drinks will be available for purchase from MUMC Youth Croup Talent Show and Slng-a-long from 10pm to 11:45pm 11:59:50 will begin the count­ down to the Ball Rise on the Corner of High and E Main street. 030 47 RONIN (PG-13) $2.50 PREMIUM PER 3D TICKET 11:20, 9:55 O® ANCHORMAN 2 (PG-13) 11:10. 1:45, 4:20, 6:55, 9:30 o WALKING WITH DINOSAURS (PG) 11:50. 2:10, 4:30, 6:40. 9: •w O ©THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG (PG-13) 111 6.20, 9:40 11:40, 3:00. MOVIE GIFTCARDS * M EW* kA SING I GQTI.com and on Facebook FREE SI CONCESSION O Community BALL Downtown Hastings on State St. available at the box office > NEW YEAR S EVEM 269-205-4900 8 MIOPLEVILL Cbniii > TiJituf« I t iit! C anl I 1V With COUPON every S10 (iMovie Gift Card ■ purchase. Fee: Non-Perishable Canned Goods and Snack Packs for the Middleville Food Bank and the Hand2Hands Program or a Monetary Donation, sponsored by Middleville DDA For more information call Mike Bremer at 269-795-7202 8 �Page 4/The Sun and News Saturday December 28. 2013 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Middleville Wesleyan Church ‘Dutton ‘United ‘Reformed Church i Make i 1664 N. M-37 Highway Middleville. MI 49333 • 945-1555 6950 Hanna Lake Ave SE • Caledonia. Ml 49316 Applying All of the Bible to All of Life the best 11 a.m. Sunday School Bible Class 9:45 a.m day ofyour week Located near the corner of M-37 and McCann I ■tty 9” S’ * & Nuncn available during service is 1 Tny \Nord Service Times: Truth New Year’s Eve Worship Service 7 p.m. Sunday School.... Morning Worship Youth....................... Morning 9 30 am Evening 6:00 pm Radio Broadcast Sun 6:00 pm WFUR 102.9 FM 698-6850 www duttonurc org Sunday Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m. nr ............10:00 a.m. ............ 11:00 a.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Weds. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a m. Pioneer Club........ Bible Study............ @ St. Paul Lutheran Church ■ JI • 8436 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia. MI 49316 Office 616-891-8688 • Preschool (616) 891-1821 www.stpaulcaledonia.org Frank P. Snyder. smi<«r SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Alan Moody Youth hrtx David Ordway Youth Putw Intern • baptist (church alaska 7240 68* Street SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616*698-8104 www. al askabapti s t oro M Sundav School................. -................ Sunday Services 9.30 AM - Worship 11 ;00 AM - Sunday School 6:00 PM - Adult BiWe Study II PM - Student Ministries 6:00 Our fTUMKjn to to worship God and equip committed lohowon ot Jem Chntl who will reach our community *rtti the Gospel lx anne Haile) IMtlr (269)795-^72/. Dr. Brian F. Hamson, Pastor m and An Evangelical Covenant Community. r • N>«th of Mnkflodk Sunday Evening Scn icx ,..-................ . — ................................ -61)0p.m. Wednesday Student Mintxincs.............. — ............-....... 6:45 p.m. PEA CE for Y O U 269.743.4104 MomlngStarChurchOnline.org middlevillryouthgroup.com Real. Relevant. Relational. Pastor Greg Cooper Sundays 10:00am • Come as you are! 4:00 pm 9:30 am 5.00 pm Sunday Worship Presbyterian Intersect <9-12th) fridays 7 30-9.30pm 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia Phone. 616-891-9259 www.holyfamilycaledonia.or It Saturday Evening Mass............ >.- ...... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Considering becoming Catholic? Call or see our website for information. 405 N. M 37 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 269 945 5463 Senior Pastor Phone: (269) 948-2261 K- 4 Associate Pastor Phone: (616) 868-6437 MIDDLEVILLE SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY: 9 30am / 11am ’Buihiiih] HisCliurdi ■111 115 dlht flllVlhjIl US www.FirstChurchHastings.org Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 20 State Street Middleville, Ml / www.tvcweb com PARM ELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 908 W. Main Street, Middleville (Missouri Synod) Worship..................................................................... 9.30a.m. Sunday School........................................... 11:00 a.m. 9266 Parmelee Road :ihi! Middleville, Michigan 49333-0237 liiwiTi GOD'S WORD NOURISHES Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Web site: http://goodshepherdlcms.googlepages.com Rev. Will Clegg, Pastor Pastor Terry Kenitz "Helping Others Through God's Loving Grace Church: (269) 795-2391 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST »> Rev. Jodie R. Flessner. Pastor Church Office: 616-891-8669 Fax: 616-891-8648 www.caled0niaumc.0r2 ______ ,’///<■ Bible ^Church u/hat A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitncyville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship ............................. 9.30 a.m. Sunday School .................................... 10:45 a.m. Pastor David Bosschcr Church Office: (616) 868-6402 www.lakcsidecommunity.org 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service 111 tt Celebrating 50 Years in 2012" 8 Sunday School for all ages Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Jr. & Sr. Youth Group 6:00 p.m. Wednesday AWANA 6:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer 6:45 p.m. r Sevier, at Ft30 and 11300AM on ttc $t * 8655 Whitncyville Avenue, Alto (616) 891-8661 CHILD iA ttito? Community Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED /orship warms theheort Kttntd n 250 Vine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) Elementary Youth meets 2nd Thurs. 6 p.m. Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays (a 6 p.m. High School Youth meets Sundays (&> 6 p .m. MM (616)891 -8119 or w/MpeaccChjrd'icc Lakeside But®! ■■■IV filial Church phone (269) 795-8816 Adult Bible Class..................................... 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Worship. 11:15 a m Sunday School for All Ages iW • ” ifil.*5' 5590 Whitncyville Avenue SE Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. •H a.m. Sunday Worship ... 11:00 Royle Bailard Al Strouse Contemporary: 11 AM HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH »• Pastor, Dave Deets e ard af+r www.whitneyvillebible .org whitncyville Fellowship Church C T(H Ci I i 4935 Whitneyville Ave. Located between 52"1 and 481" St . 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. n Worship - Sunday Warn & 6pm Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study - Wednesday 7pm "A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH’ Rev. Tom DeVries, Pastor - 795-3667 Pastor Don Crawford - Listen to sermons online www.WhitneyvilleFellowship org - 616-868-0621 *0 $E( I > rT I .Ji Saturday: 6:00pm Sunday: 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:0 F ^cornerstone i’" church www.cornerstonemi.org 84th Street & Kalamazoo Avenue Middleville United Methodist Church , 111 Church St Office: (269) 795-9266 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service Children's ministry during worship Yankee Springs Bible Church jQk Corner of Duffy and Yankee Springs Rd. Saints Andrew & Matthias 2415 McCann Rd. (1 mili off M-37 in Irving) *7 9:15 A M Morning Prayer • 10:00 A.M. Holy Communion Pastor Tony Shumaker www.iimcmiddleviile.org I *' middlevillecrc.org v S®’ J Jffletljotngt (Ojurcl) Traditional: 9 AM 8175 Broadmoor - Caledonia Kid/Blitz (K-5th grades) Sundays at 10am LifeSavers (K-5th grades) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm 6/8 Xchange (6-8th) Wednesdays 6:30-8 pm ifcl Il J www.brightside.org . 616-891-0287 _____ pl. I BRIGHTSIDE Church The 640 Arlington Court • Middleville Next to Tires 2000 Wednesday Mid-Week Prater ......... ........ ............................ .6:45p.m. * Wednesday Word of lafc Quba.o... — ..................... 6 45 p.m. A 159 131 st Avenue Wayland (Gun Lake) Phone (269) 792-3543 Mass Times: Saturday...................... Sunday......... ............... Sunday (Spanish Mass) Services: 10:00 a.m. ........... -..............9:45 a.m Sunday Morning Worship Service... ..................................... 111X1ajn. . fbcm i dd k vi 1 Ic -n c I Al/ walks, One forth Morning/^Star Rt. Rev David I. Hustwick - Rector Church 269-795-2370 Rectory 269-948-9327 http.//netministnes org/see/churches exe/chl 7897 »— 4 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...................................................... 1 1:00 a.m. - Beg.-Aduh — Sunday Preschool (all ages thru 3 yrs.) Sun. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer and Bible Study................. 7:00 p.m. 6 % . I / Pastor Merritt Johnson 06800316 �■ ♦ The Sun and News, Saturday, December 28, 2013/ Page 5 1— ■ 1 1 'I /SK' 44/1 -»- r* June R. Fryling MIDDLEVILLE, MI of June . R. Fryling, Middleville, passed away December 21, 2013. June was born June 14, 1925, in Grand Rapids the daughter of Nelson and Linnie (Gibson) Root. June . attended Middleville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening and listening to music. Most of all she enjoyed and loved her family. June is survived by sons, Ronald (Mara) Fryling and Randall (Diane) Fryling; Diane (Tim) daughters, tai V ' Mulder and Debbie (David) Scharphorn; a brother, Jerry Root; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. June was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Larry, Fryling; brothers, Merwin, Fred and LD Root; Betty Bice, and sisters, Carole LaPointe. A private family service will be conducted, with burial in Pine Hill Cemetery. Please consider memorial contributions to the Salvation Army in memory of June. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for June's family ‘ — 81u• S • x>m’ c.f w W^l n •* R SCft-k-j 51&II * • •• n ** J In addition to his wife Joan, Russ is survived by two Don brothers, Don (Nadine) Keech and Bill (Jerrine) Keech and their families. He leaves with heavy hearts his three children, Cindy (Chris) Hall of Dowling, Cheryl (Mark) Harrison of Island, Bainbridge Washington and Dan (Vera) Keech of Durant, Oklahoma; grandchildren, John (Ashlee) Keech of Bellevue, Washington, Katie (Matt) Ostermeier of Dallas, Texas, Russ spent most of his time Megan and Hannah Harrison Island, Bainbridge enjoying the solitude that the of farm provided. He really Washington, Jamie Smith of enjoyed cutting wood and tin­ Hastings, Jessica (Jeff) Niles kering with his tractor. When of Caledonia, and Pete not at home, he could be (Dana) Smith of Nappanee, found at all the auction and Indiana; great grandchildren, antique sales, the golf course Tyler, Alexis, Casey, Emma, or volunteering at ai the Carter, Tho-mas, Brock and Nashville Food Bank which Max and great great grand­ he and Joan organized and sonjordan. He was a huge kept stocked. Monday after- part of all of their lives and noons were always reserved will be missed greatly. Russ always put others for a hand or two of poker before himself in this life and with the guys, requested that upon his death Russ loved the Lord and — also spent many hours work- his body be donated to Michigan State University at the Nashville United mg Methodist Church, where he Medical School hoping that had been a member for sever­ he could save someone else’s life. al years. A memorial service’ is planned in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memori­ Loan Huynh The al contributions can be made 616-891-9703 to the Maple Valley REW^^ Monday 9-7; Scholarship Fund or the t Tuesday/Wednesday 11:15-7; Thursday-Saturday 9-7 * Nashville United Methodist Barber Salon » 16 6561 Jasonville Farms Blvd. S.E., Caledonia, Ml Church for purposes desig­ • Haircut, Finish w/Hot Cream Razor nated by the family. 3 Around Hairline, - for only••••«••••••••■• $11.00 § 5* • Mens Facials -$25.00 — & Perm Facials • Women’s Haircut Color I M 37 $14.00 $35.00 $50.00 $30.00 m Ml NASHVILLE, Russell Karl Keech went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 19, 2013 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, after a coura­ geous battle with cancer. Russ was born to Metha (Kessler) and Chester Keech of Hastings on August 17, 1934, the youngest of three boys. After graduating from MSU and serving in the US Army, in Korea, he met and married the love of his life, Joan Johnson. They celebrat­ ed 56 years of marriage on April 19,2013. Russ taught school in Nashville for two years and then went to work for Farmers Home Administration. That position took him and his family to Centerville for a short time and and then back to Nashville, where he and Joan purchased the farm on Bivens Road known as Walnut K Farm. There, they provided their children and later their grandchildren and great grandchildren with many fond memories and life les­ sons. Since retiring in 1989, It: Ad X -. x wu.. 1* * x** , v. 1 K v □ ill N gjllfr Ji * $ Wishing you a Happy New Year _ Dr. Christopher Hier dental office moves Middleville Rotary sponsors spaghetti dinner Jan. 10 The Middleville Rotary Club is celebrating its 75th by bringing anniversary back a community favorite event - the spaghetti.dinner. It will take place Friday, Jan. 10 prior to the Thomapple Kellogg; basketball game against Caledonia. The Thornapple Kellogg High School kitchen will be open for business from 4 to 7 p.m. with spaghetti dinners and desserts. The dinner is a fundraiser for the Rotary scholarships that are given each year for TK seniors. Tickets are $8 for adults and children in fifth grade and younger eat­ ing free when accompnaied by a parent. Tickets may be purchased in advance from any Middleville Rotary member and will also be available the night of the event. Please note our special - W-—I 2 r 171* □I & Tuesday, December 31st * I if L New Year’s Eve - Close at 5 pm > % -Wi L\ f Wednesday, January 1st New Year’s Day - CLOSED HastingsCityBank.com Hastings City Bank Member FDIC ATM and Online Banking is available 24 Honrs a Day! 77582690 Please note our special ?HL i F •* ■ R • .« L L<,J Dr. Christopher Hier has moved into a new dental office in recent months. The new office is located at 9595 Cherry Valley Ave., near the intersection of M-37 and Main Street in Caledonia. The new office combines state-of-the-art dental technology along with conveniences such as a coffee bar and a children’s play area. Hier has been practicing family dentistry since 1988. Contact the office at 616-891-1240 for more • information. Pictured are staff members, from left, Jenna Wing, Pam Donakowski, Christopher — Hier, Lisa Bussel, Kathy Birge, and Dawn Garret. Russell Karl Keech * vV i- J ^*-<>erry vale 7*6661 r ,teorw«e Farms Catedoma i 1 S Tuesday, December 24th GREAT RATES & LOCAL SERVICING PAY NO RENT UNTIL FEB. 2014 Christmas Eve - Close at 1 pm CLOSING FEE $99.00! NO SECURITY DEPOSIT*! NO APPLICATION FEE! Wednesday, December 25th Dann Mulder Christmas Day - CLOSED New 3 bedroom, 2 bath homes * $779.00month 0 • Personal Service • Experienced Lenders • No Application Fee Appliances, air & shed. J a* 7’5* Sun Homes at Country Meadows Village *5 Z; 8 5401 76,h Street, SE, Caledonia, MI (888) 876-0239 age.com ___ eadow www.4count *Some restrictions apply- Expires 12/31/2013. EHO •r — // J ID CM s £ Call Dann Mulder at HastingsCityBank.com 616.891.2530 or apply at Hastings City Bank www.unltedbankofmichigan.com Member FDIC NMLSI133188 ATM and Online Banking is available 24 Hours a Day! tt UNITED BANK t=J MORTGAGE CORPORATION W. �Page 6flhe Sun and News, Saturday, December 28, 2013 Holly Trolley night in Middleville celebrates holiday season n I 'll — P ~ ~- Charlee Hamming, 11, checks to see if her holiday •IL temporary tattoo is still on. The brightly-lit Holly Trolley stopped in front of the Middleville United Methodist Church. Members of the Middleville Boy Scout Troop 105 assisted people getting on and off the trolley. 4 >u*Z ML 4 ito I ** w xTj r ! _„^l r<r /i Kate Powers, 7, has a tough choice picking out some cookies and treats at the Middleville United Methodist 1I I Ki “J • • > * WlJ /a , -tj **** **' 4 h I ■W H Diane Hoskins plays the bells along with other mem­ bers of the Middleville United Methodist Church during •It the Holly Trolley event Dec. 19. 'll' Chloe Powers, 9, enjoys freshly popped popcorn at the church. *—*<-*» Saturday January 25, 2014 Noon to 3:30 pin I05 E. Slate Streel, Hastings 3rd Floor Ballroom EPEE ADMJSSJON ■Prizes & giveaways ■Hors d’oeuvres •Cash bar • Cashncarry 1 269-945-4400 ool no I The Holly Trolley made its annual Christmas stop in Middleville Dec. 19 giving passengers a chance to ride through the village, view the Christmas lights and decora­ tions, and listen to Christmas music. During the evening, the Middleville United Methodist Church also had a live Nativity scene by the Holly Trolley stop and offered guests cookies, pop com and other refreshments inside the church. There was live musical entertainment as well. At the Masonic Hall, Santa set up shop, giving youngsters one last chance to tell him their wishes before * - L V? >a Austin Hansford, 4, is a young shepherd for the live nativity at Middleville United Methodist Church. Christmas. Youngsters also had the chance to make crafts and to listen to enter­ tainment. The Holly Trolley event is sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority. Mu i’^i, u •• All of us at ew ♦ p-rv ■: earn r ♦TJ - r I Pi f tv r fat BRUCE'S FRAME Cl ALIGNMENT I *%• for your patronage in 2013 I -S and wish you a blessed New Yeai 9369 Cherry Valley S.E. Caledonia, MI 49316 8 O) CM 00 in fc Thank You Ls for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you in the coming year. p 1 Mb A fs 1^—. 891-5750 swierengajewelers.com ■ i SI i Bruce Bender I® 415 2nd Street, Middleville • e N' (269) 795-9596 ko" — In the Caledonia D&W Village Center 1 •s ■ VA U 7b ' *7. 77582991 ! I *_ •i �The Sun and News, Saturday, December 28, 2013/ Page 7 1 I Mallory Hagemann, 7, cradles the baby Jesus at the live nativity scene out­ side Middleville United Methodist Church. Rt JR « ■ ■ ■Si ) Hr1 - IT i i le-iai ■ z y| Business M ' Z ■ if ....__. — -*4, -t a V? - — .4 n .!W Your local agent insures your / ft M ”• ■ Bella DeVries, 11, helps with holiday temporary tattoos during the Holly Trolley event, r kg I t ■■ —e I F4BM BLBE4L INSURANCE Ib ■ IIIIIIUIIIIII V * MicJtyajog I This house, on Grand Rapids Street just north of Main Street, is one of the favorites viewed along the trolley ride. r \ Summer Nowinsky, makes a Christmas craft at the Masonic Hall during the Holly Trolley night. o Jason Parks 402 Thornton St. Middleville - ■ i i TKHS planning financial aid meeting * 4 « v yfMlT. fy f f . We would like to thank you for a great 2013. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year KIM'S KONSIGNMCNT 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) • Caledon! Find us on 616-891-2418 ®"2£ f Facebook £ (D 8 Thank You tC J ___ \I 11 Proverbs 2:3,4,5 I I yes, if you want better insight and discem11 ment, and are search11 ing for them as you | I would for lost money I I or hidden treasure. treasure, I I then wisdom will be II given you and knowl11 edge of God Himself; ! I y°u soon learn l^e I 1 •____ .___ _ r__ _ — 11 importance of rever11 ence for the Lord and 1I of trusting Him. . * 1 Living Psalms j I Proverbs II I I I I I I 11 I I I I I i! i i i ii i i i [ i i /, i i 4 K r - a Mi* * « 11 li Trust fully in Christ, Terry ". •< VI *4«1 •>’ • “■ ■ fir. TERRY'S TIPS AIRED 7:00 P.M. EVERYDAY CALEDONIATV.COM. CHANNEL 98 ON CHARTER. YOU CAN WATCH THEM ANYTIME FROM YOUR COMPUTER, JUST FOLLOW THE LINK ON OUR WEBSITE IN TERRY’S TIPS SECTION. MULLERS I I 1 I II i»I III also encouraged to attend the presentation in order to get a head start on the financial aid li I 11i ’ process. <?T7t — " ~ § i — —— —. X Call 945-9554 for more information. 3 £ We look forward to “Seeing ” you in 2014. Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37), Caledonia MI 49316 616*891 * 2020 www.caledoniavisioncenter.com Richard J. Choryan, O.D. 77582934 Dd Ee u J sf Dd Ee ^G9 Dd Ee g^GSHh Aa 8b ® 10 Kindergarten Kickoff 2014 G lj Caledonia Community Schools Kk Young 5’s & Kindergarten Registration it Caledonia Community School District is accepting registrations M m for fall 2014 Kindergarten and Young 5’s classes. Children who will be five years old on or before October 1,2014 are age eligible for these N r rr — Ir » rr •11 — h — ft I; ir prograrns. if yOu currently have elementary children in the district please contact the elementary building secretary where your children attend for a registration packet. p J _____ _ .... i 1 If your family is new to the district please contact • */7S. - GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. (269) 795-8827 jparks@fbinsmi.com FarmBureaulnsurance.com Thank you for a wonderful 2013 ft i 111 11 PAINT N PAPER 1 1 Service Paint & Wallpaper Shop Sales. Rental, Custom Tinting Full 11 Service • Service • Service 11 227 E. MAIN ST. • CALEDONIA. MI 49316 liI I \U www.mullerspaint.coin V Hours: Monday - Friday 7 - 6; Saturday 8 - 1 61& The Student Services Department at Thornapple Kellogg High School will be offering a financial aid night beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, in the high school auditorium. This meeting is especially useful for parents or guardians of juniors and seniors planning to attend colleges or universities. Financial aid experts from Davenport University will present information and answer questions concerning available financial aid, loans, and the completion of finan­ cial aid forms. Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation and Barry Community Foundation members also will be presenting local scholarship opportunities. Although the financial aid form is completed during a student's senior year, parents and guardians of juniors are CorKpajc^. V 7 7 -rr 'A zr I 7* Zzyy H Cheryl at the Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center 891-6220 for a registration packet. 0 You can also e-mail at kdgenroll@calschools.org 676 06829676 g Vv ®$Tbs �Pape 8/The Sun and linvb Sakrrcur, December 28 2013 I What to do when the power goes out A I •3 £ I This safety informat is condensed from the Tri' Count >• Elec trie f ar ebook Turn off or ditconnecl appliances, equipment such a* air conditioner* or elec iron Kb When power come* back on, it may come back with a momentary surge that can damage electronics or moUm found in air condi­ tioners. refrigerators. with er*. or furnace* Ixave one light turned on to know when the power ib restored Keep the refngera Um and freezer c losed to keep food at fresh as possible, check it carefully for bignb of spoilage. Ute the phone for emer­ gencies only. IjMening to a portable radio cm provide the latest information Do not call 911 for information — only call to report a life- threatening emergency Wear la yen of warm cloth tng if ifa cold outside Never bum charcoal for heating or cooking indoors or use your oven as a source of heat If the power may be out for a prolonged period, plan to go to another location (a relative, fnend. or public facility) that has heal Prepare before an out- shopping If you II be using a generator, be sure to have a proper extension cord What kn<»* Emergency preparedness experts xay it's a good idea to be prepared io be self-sufTi c lent for up to 72 hours This check 11bl isib from SafeElectncity.org. Items tn have on hand are. flashlights and batteries, candles or Lanterns and oil, dry matches, battery operated radio, man­ ual can opener, dry and canned food. If shopping for a genera lor. do some research before Wayland 1510 N. Broadway 945-2192 216 N. 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The bide of US-41. made easier than ever with public is invited to start the • Bay City Stale the DNR’s new and new year with some exercise Recreation Area (Bay improved website and call and fresh air. The hike, from County) Jan. I. 10 a.m- center campground reserva Long Lake to the site of noon. Meet at the Saginaw lion system (CRS), which is Yankee Bill Lewis* historic Bay Visitor now accessible from your hotel’ and hack, will cover Center. smart phone. • two miles in each direction. • Proud l>akc Recreation The Recreation Passport is Participants should meet Area (Oakland County) an easy, affordable way for al ,hc lxin8 ,J*kc Outdoor Wed., Jan. I, I p m. Meet at residents to enjoy and sup Center on Gun l^ake Road. the activities building. port outdoor recreation After a brief explanation and • Algonac State Park (St. opportunities in Michigan. registration, guided groups Clair County) - Wed , Jan. 1, By checking "YES" for the will begin stepping off at 11 I 30-3 p m. Meet at $11 Recreation Passport ($5 a.m. campsite #1. for motorcycles) when In previous years, vehicles • Clear l,ake State Park renewing a license plate were available to provide (Montmorency County) - through the Secretary of rides back to the starting Sat., Jan. 4, 2 p.m. Meet at State (by mail, kiosk, online point for anyone who did not the Day Use Area. at www.expresssos.com or al want to complete the round­ • Brimley State Park branch offices), Michigan trip hike. (Chippewa County) - Sat., motorists get access to stale The trek will follow a tec- Jan. 4. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Meet parks, recreation areas, state I lion of the North Country at Algonquin Pathway, Sault forest campgrounds, nonmo­ National Scenic Trail, which Ste. Marie. torized state trailhead park­ extends from New York to •Mitchell State Park ing and state boat launches. North Dakota. Volunteers (Wexford County) - Fn., Jan. The Recreation Passport* is from the local chapter of the 3, 5-8 p.m Meet at the Carl valid until the next license North Country Trail will be T. Johnson Hunting & renewal plate renewal date on hand to lead groups and Fishing Center. Nonresidents can purchase answer questions. • Sleepy Hollow State the Recreation Passport The event should conclude Park (Clinton County) - Fri., ($30.50 annual; $8.40 daily) around 12:30 p m. For more Jan. 3, 2:30 p.m. Meet al any slate park or recreation information, call Yankee at the park headquarters area or (annual passes only) Springs Recreation Area, building. through the Michigan e269-795-9081. • Ludington State Park Store at Similar Shoe Year’s Day (Mason County) - Sat., Jan. www.michigan.gov/estorc. Hikes will be taking place at 4, 6-8 p.m. Meet at the I>cam more about this cre­ state parks and recreation warming shelter. ative way of sustaining All ’Shoe Year’s Day" areas across the state. Most Michigan’s outdoor recre­ events take on events are free. However, a ation and natural resources at place Wednesday, Jan. I, but there Recreation Passport is www.michigan.gov/recreare a few others later during required for any vehicle at ionpassport. that week entering a Michigan state The Shoe Year’s Day A full list of Shoe Year’s park. Snowshoes will be Hike event is a joint partner­ Day events include: available to rent at most ship of the Department of • Sterling State Park locations. Check out the full Natural Resources. Blue (Monroe County) - Wed., January calendar of events at Cross Shield of Blue Jan. I, 9:30-11 a.m. Meet at www.michigan.gov/dnrcalMichigan and the Michigan the Lotus Pavilion. endar to find a Shoe Year’s Recreation Park and • Maybury State Park Day event near you. Association to help (Wayne County) - Wed., Jan. Cabin rentals are available Michigan residents get Fresh L 10 a.m.-l for overnight stays at state Air Fit. p.m Meet at the concession building, located off the 8 Foot & Ankle Mile Road entrance. ?Pain • Rockport State Recreation Area (Alpena 9809 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. Diabetic County)Sat., Jan. Foot Care CALEDONIA, Ml 4. 10 a m.-noon. Meet at the trailhead. More 891-9133 • Thompson’s Harbor State Park (Presque Isle TJ EMILEY, DPM County) Wed., Board Certified Jan. 1, 10 a m.-2 p.m. Meet MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED at Stone Path Cabin. § INCLUDING On Staff at all MEDICARE A MEDICAID • Van Riper State Park Grand Rapids Hospitals y /\ I A lA I KENT PODIATRY LYNARD'S 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 49316 -.4 I * A If storms are predicted locally, prepare for a poten tial outage by stocking up on nonperishable food items and extra batteries. Also have adequate supplies of any prescription medica­ tions. If using a generator, get gasoline to have on hand. Fill several large contain­ ers with water and turn freezers and refrigerators to the coldest setting. When the power goes out Determine if the outage is wiidesprcad (check with neighbors). Report the outage to Tri -County HomeWorks Electric Cooperative by calling 1-800-848-9333 or 517647-7554 Scott Bloom, O.D. OPTOMETRISTS 2 Locations Hastings IM - Anticipate outages Bard Bloom, O.D. J to need I JJ •7 In the ca.se of a power out­ age be aware of: • The location of the main switch w Kether a fuse box or circuit board • How to reset a circuit or safely change a fuse • The phone number for your power utility • How to manually over­ ride the garage door opener Quality Family Eye Care Since 1929 ■ you'll • • % �The Sun and News, Saturday. December 28. 2013/ Page 9 v k 1 » STORM, continued from page » •9 I ’I H A I a * <s f‘ I I k 1 _ a «Ar fl Ar \Vv ’ ■ dh ir V J? 4 / A large broken tree limb crashed down on Downed trees and limbs block this snowy path. Tri > ** * • ILZ • > w *^9 - at. -I a ' inc. > * fJ X ‘l - yi I * I• • * ? * *2 (] gs/ 1 v< to It • A ■ wer lines here, causing outages. ;s? ■X.C*?- V “ L V L7 ^>2 w- J * v ;«3 I. *»• i ’“I”!» % 14k •I 1 1 2*' r j. nit sail *' In ttet; i lOalitoM ntnpi u. Vw tai. iLkUfiUttll Mjdidi * ; A pine trees t aWila 1 ifflh inn hi W fa io Trees, heavy with ice and snow, lay on the ground. Qskh il t®•’i ■ St. tmsstas. ■ n, II xUMflfcl |faK®SK I iL^faSiti IlJB®' i kin l tiMaiai ■ m m Biiswr B J J 11 ! L-r.’ifasHwi rr../U, >Wkft J*. ■ ... - ito I* S» k Si ft Iiw^' nail ik ws SurM^ ' . ,[>•3 174.000 customer were still without power as of 5:30 a m. Tuesday. The outages affected the following coun­ ties: Allegan. 2.715; Barry, 16,890. Calhoun. 9646; Eaton. 8.931; Clinton. 14.287; Genessee 61.555; 1.203; Ingham. Gratiot. 16.945; Livingston. 3,636; Kalamazoo. 3.382; Kent. 6.724, Oakland. 2.829; and Shiawasee 18.985. In all. the storm caused more than 303.000 outages. or nearly 17 percent of the Consumer’s Energy’s 1.8 million customers. Consumers said this is the company’s largest Christmas-week storm in its 126-year history and its largest ice storm in more than 10 years. More than 1.500 con- sumers Energy and contrac­ tor office and field employ­ ees were working to restore power. Another 1.000 utility workers from as far away as Kansas were also responding to Michigan to help. patronage in 2013 our Ice is easily seen accu­ mulated on this tree branch. S jlM llsi W' ikii ii k lift '>!(t ■ (f#1 '* > trt 1 .-r >> cl' , z r • •> • 4 Stu) 0< 5: S' *$ JH H 0!U1 * • a 3 , *** I* L« ?•. J A 5l ii 1 •*> 1 • i 9^i We look forward to serving you in 2014. fo Tour Health! M* «*£ Toll-Free 888-204-4141 <7 i ✓ / 7 / X 'I Trees are top heavy with the weight of the snow and ice, bowing under the pressure. CD CO 03 CM 8 rK Pharmacy Care I www.middlevillepharmacy.com 4652 North M-37 Highway, Middleville 269-795-7936 YANKEE CANDLE For All Your Pharmacy Needs 1 Good r Neighbor Pharmacy �Page 10/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 28, 2013 I TKMS announces first-quarter honor rolls Thornapple Kellogg Middle School recently released its honor rolls for the first quarter of the 201314 school year. Sixth grade All A 's Sierah Adams, Dalton Bailey, Emma Bainbridge, Samantha Barton, Holly Bashore, Makayla « Beardsley, Jacob Bignail, Caitlin Boguslawski, Haley Bovee, Savannah Bronkema, Colson Brummel, Madeline Buist, Hailey Bush, Mattea Castelein, McKenzie Cooper, Kristina Cuison, Julia Curtis, Hunter DeHaan, Grace Densham, Russell Holmes, Clair Jansma, Audrey Johnson, Thomas Johnson, Hailey Hailey Jones, Heather Keiser, Keiser, Jacob Maring, Kenzie McManus, Audrey Meyering, Claire Middleton, Madison Middleton, Lauren Myers, Grant Nanzer, Matthew Newhouse, McKenna Nichols, Kaleb Post, Ellyana Postma, Isabelle Rakowski, Spencer Rodriguez, Keeley Satterfield, Alesha Schaefer, Dylan Schleh, Jaydynn Schut, Sara Scobey, Marisa Selders, Madeline Shepard, Cora Siuda, Ashley Snyder, Presley Snyder, Thomas Solomon, Braden Stickney, Timm, Anna Timm. Andrew I Tuokkola, Julianna Van Miller, John Miller, Davis, Meter, Charles VanDemark. Mulder, Noah Myers, Sydney VanGessel, Trevor Gabriel Nelson, Daisy VanPolen, Zane Walters, Nowinsky, David Oshinski, Zachery Wedyke, Claudia Stefano Perra, Ava Phillips, Wilkinson, Owen Woods, Jack Purdum, Sydney Purdy, Joshua Yates, Caieigh Zoet. Corrin Replogle, Hailey A-B honor roll Roodvoets, Sophia Megan Baldry, Carmen Rosenberger, Elijah Rowe, Beemer, Bret Bird, Monica Auston Ruth, Allen Bluhm, Helena Boley, Saunders, Eryn Schell, Laryn Genesis Bowers, Alec Boyd, Scherzer, Macain Simmons, Brown, McKayla Zellie Sweeney, Nathan Ty Buehler, Adam Bush, Thomas, Josie Thompson, Nicholas Bushman, Emma Logan Tolan, Savannah Chapman, Hunter Charles, Troseth, Taylor VanBeek, Rachel Chesnutt, Logan Kate VanderMolen, Tori Conklin, Gracie DeWent, VanPutten, Kyle VanRhee, Ashley Dodd, Colton Dole, Emma VanSprange, Isabella Mason Fischer, Tyler Vantil, Montserrat Vazquez, Gehres, Caden Goudzwaard, Colton Ward, Noah Webster, Mikel Greeley, Vaughan Jordan Whitney, Rylee Guy, Aston Hall, Bennett Wilburn, Paige Willette, Halle, Charlee Hamming, Connor Wilson. Wilson, Sierra Dawson Hamming, Aiden Wilson. Hannapel, Anna Harmens, Alexis Henning, Colton L Seventh grade Hicswa, Zachary Hokanson, All A 's Brendan Hood, Aidan Ryan Bakker, Hannah Hoover, Dominic Huver, Barry, Hailey Bivens, Kiara Nathan Jansma, Charlotte Blough, Breeana Bonnema, Jaqua, Anna Kaminski, Caleb Bronkema, Kara Logan Kimbrue, Dominic' Burbridge, Emily Bush, Koepke, Noah NoahKramer, Sydney Chambers, Haley Autumn Melina Chapin, Autumn Krul, Krul, Ethan Church, Kurdelski, Joselynn Lasch, Nathaniel Church, Jordan Jocelyn Lloyd, Megan Clement, Sydney Coffman, Losey, Alexis Luyk, Ryan Wyatt Crampton, Samuel Martin, Morgan McCrumb, Dickman, Alexander Madison McGill, Fabiano, Jake Flikkema, Christopher Meyer, Olivia Gaudreau, Kathryn Elizabeth Meyering, Anna Geene, Stephanie Green, Statewide severe weather poster contest open to fourth and fifth graders To draw attention to the need for being prepared in the event of severe weather, the Michigan Committee for Severe Weather Awareness is sponsoring a Severe Weather Awareness poster contest open to all students currently enrolled in fourth or fifth grades. The deadline to enter is Saturday, Feb. 15. Posters must illustrate what individuals and fami­ lies should do to prepare for Michigan severe weather such as tornadoes, floods, snow storms, severe cold, lightning and thunderstorms, according to contest spon­ sors. The first place winner will receive $200; second place, $100; third place, $75; and honorable mention will be awarded $50. Posters must be approxi­ mately 15-by-20 inches and submitted on quality poster Gt or illustration board. The work must be original and may be in any media form with the exception of pencil, chalk, charcoal or glitter. All posters will become the property of the sponsoring organization. The artist’s name, grade and telephone number, along with the name, address and telephone number of the student’s school, and art instructor (if any), must be on the back of the poster. Entries must be post­ marked no later than mid­ night Feb. 15. To enter, send posters wrapped flat to National Weather Service, 9200 White Lake Road, White Lake, MI 48386. For further information, contact Lori Conarton at the Insurance Institute of Michigan, 517-371-2880 or Rich Pollman, 248-625 248-6253309, ext. 726. To download a copy of the poster contest flyer, visit the Michigan Committee for Severe Weather Awareness web site, www.mcswa.com. oJnank lou o for your business in 2013. * We look forward to serving you in the new year. rr • r. >It Carly Grummet, Sophia Grusnis, Isaiah Guenther, Turner Halle, Daniel Hannapel, Grace Hauschild, Amanda Johanson, Tate Johnson, Georgia Kaboos, Zachary Kaiser, Kavanaugh Kane, Kennedy Kazemier, Brody Keiser, Charles Knorr, Dora Koski, Breanna Lake, Hunter Lapekes, Kinsee Lettinga, Steven Liu, Abbigail MacDonald, Cameron Mahon, Kathryn Marentette, Lucas McCrath, Valerie McNamara, Taylor Myers, Kassidy Niles, Skylar Pitcher, Stephanie Pitsch, Sarah Possett, Makayla Pranger, Karson Raak, Madison Raymond, Shylin Robirds, Tristan Schuler, Evan Sidebotham, Kaylee Spencer, Ryan Steves, May-Cee Tait, Cheyanne Troseth, Amiyah VanderGeld, Lauren Verlinde, Kylee Vreeland, Jenna Walters, Brinkley Ward, Alissa Wiers, Christian Wright, Braydon Zellmer. „ A-B honor roll Lauryn Abbott, Ellie Adams, Kennon Aldridge, Hunter Allen, Lexis Aubil, Joshua Bachman, Caleb Bentley, Hannah Bondeson, Olivia Branch, Audrey Buehler, Rieley Chapman, Haylie Coffey, David Colon, Cayleigh Constance, Samantha Craven, Terryn Cross, Connor Dannenberg, Dart, Camden Carson Denman, Joseph Dinkel, Katherine Dinkel, Alyssa Dipert, John Donewald, James Fitzgerald, Joseph Fitzgerald, Connor Guernsey, Daisy Hannan, Alex Hanshaw, Keauna Hayes, Kale Haywood, Madison Hess, Jordan Hey, Madeline Hoover, Trent Johnson, Kenzie MakiMielke, Kameron McLaughlin, Matthew McNee, Emmarie Meehan, Alexander Miller, Anna Morgan, Jacklyn Morgan, Jocelyn Noviskey, Catherine O'Brien, Gabriel Pitman, Dylan Podbevsek, Hunter Poe, Blaine Rison, Tyler Rowan, Benjamin Schenkel, Chase Shanafelt, Kasee Snowden, Katelyn Spicer, Sierra Strang, Olivia Swiderski, Kaleb Sydloski, Zachery Sydloski, Kathryn Tagg, Jacob Telfor, Kevin VanDenBroeck, Taylor VanStee, Alexis Webster, Olivia Webster, Xavier Webster, Derek Winger, Delaney Zoet, Conrad Zwyghuizen. Adams, Madison Alverson, Adriana Ancel, Celeste Andrews, Hannah Barton, Lexie Bays, Eden Beyer, Alexandra Blair, Kellie Book, Jayden Brewer, Grace Brown, Stephen Burns, Brendan Caswell, Caswell. John Chappelow, Brian Chesnutt, Madison Craven, Sergio Cuison, Elizabeth Cutlip, Haley DeHaan, Josie DeHaan, Zachary Donker, Braelyn Durkee, Reegan Edema, Kaytin Forsyth, Erika Glowe, Abigail Gray, Hannah Gwinn, Sarah Hannapel, Molly Hulbert, Daniel Huver, Adam Johanson, Jaymee Kars, Carly Kolean, Cass Kramer, Brayden LaJoye, Megan Logan, Lauren Lutz, Allison Matison, Katherine Miller, Lia Miller, Elizabeth Mol, Grant Mulder, % Samuel Ogrodzinski, Trinity Palasek, Isabella Peters, Jane Replogle, Maddisen Robirds, Raegan Ross, Sophia Rousseau, Madelyn Saunders, Tess Scheidel, Taegen Scheltema, Justin Scholten, Collin Selders, Shea, Emma Grace Shoobridge, Breann Stahl, Samantha Totten, Brianna Vanderstelt, Kayla VanGessel, Virginia Webster, Hunter West. A-B honor roll James Allison, Jarrett Baker, Kayla Bowen, Kaitlynn uirley, Gary Buller, Samantha Carmean, Garrett Carpenter, Colten Charles, Jeremy Chatterson, Autumn Cooper, Adriana Cortese, Makayla DeLaat, Devyn DeLoach, Haven DiPiazza, Carson Dole, Elizabeth Dougherty, Jacob Edema, Joshua Feldpausch, Samuel Finnie, Logan Garbrecht, Andrew Gosson, Paige Huyser, Chad Jacob, m+s rated Armor-Tek’ carcass construction COOPeR r/RES 4 z/ Complete Auto Repair / Towing A fl I- I 77582888 IR1ES1F10M0 F*5 J **» vX Caledonia CDorgRrwgs Middleville 500 Arlington St/ • Middleville, Ml 49333 • 269.795.3550 s 9595 Cherry Valley Rd. • CCaledo Ml 4931 ^616.891.355^ A 35-year-old Caledonia man is recoverin recovering from injuries he received in a sin­ gle-vehicle accident about 7:15 p.m. Christmas Eve. According to the Kent County Sheriff’s Department, the man was eastbound on 84th street east of Cherry Valley Avenue S.E., when he lost control of his Chevy Blazer and rolled the vehicle several times. The driver was ejected WWW. tire k.biz $ * i Homeschool Performing Arts presents Peter Pan I i 1 & a’1*1 The fantastic characters, beautiful v costumes and incredible choreography of the classic story of Peter Pan will be presented Jan. 10-18 at the Caledonia High School Fine Arts Center located at 9050 Kraft Ave. S.E. Performances will be held each Friday at 7 p.m. and each Saturday at both 1p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $8 by calling 855-472-1472 or accessing the ticket office online at www.hpami.org <http://www.hpami.org. Tickets will also be available at the door for $10. •31332 >1 . iiisffl a* II W 1’afe awn Ism ini i . uittt from the vehicle. He was the only person in the vehicle. Police said he was not wear­ ing a seatbelt. The man was transported I»!• to Spectrum Butterworth Hospital by Life EMS with non life-threatening injuries. He was cited for a moving traffic violation. Caledonia Fire and Rescue assisted the Kent County Sheriffs Department at the scene. ’ie® » tit tain a n Xu Sa S' l!"<« A * . SI Sa 'S ‘Buter-qorts funeral Motne Call anytime for Sun & News classified ads 269- 795-3694 ■ b> v*- <* Mcuf. the Jtolidcuf, Season tsiitUf •* 'K iSt iJS laue, joy, 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 4 % Caledonia man injured in Christmas Eve accident -1 Discoverer STT I 1 Hope Johnson, Olivia Johnson, Deanna Jousma, Zachariah Kelley, Corissa King, Nathan Kooiman, Emma Krugh, Paige Lapekes, Matthew Lenard. Cora Leonard, Seth Macomber, Veronica Mascorro, Hailey McCue, Allyson McNutt, Collin Miller, Tahylor Modreske, Zachary Noorman, Seth Padgett, Alex Phillips, Collin Plants, Kyler Podbevsek, Julia Quick, Kyle Reil, Grace Reinhard, Garrett Replogle, Dakota Rodriguez, Thomas Rowan, Amanda Seeley, Andrew Sierawski, Kyle Smith, Kaila Solomon, Cheyenne Stuk, Brianna Swift, Sydney VanPolen, Jeremy VanSickle, Ryan Varney, David Wells, Addy Willard, Cody Yonkers, Jacob Young. 914 9V. Main, Midctfevitfe. @ Caledonia 0 9595 Cherry Valley Ave. • "91-3550 I n.' Eighth grade All A s Chloe Adams, Kylie Middleville 500 Arlington St. • 795-3550 I A % f. ST? < beele.rgoresfuneralcom 06829831 ’i �The Sun and News, Saturday, December 28, 2013/ Page 11 tittle House on the Prairie fantasies wearing thin S’ 85 s s>; ..’.A *• 2 M i « « ® lhag «*" *£ * T ‘Yfefat'm B * Js lljll • Ml 1 • fciii ufan n is s num! • j1 n. I • s ipta je HI iffl ® ® I I„ 1 A *It1 *■> %>’ i ft ’ r •>’ I by Fran Faverman Staff Writer An unidentified woman visiting the Caledonia Public Library this past Monday commented Library to Assistant Betsy Riddell, "My Little House on the Prairie fantasies are wearing thin after Day Three." The remark captures the feelings of many as the pow­ erful ice and snow storm sequence left many in Caledonia to experience a mid-19th century Christmas week. Public institutions such as the library felt the impact. "We became an unofficial warming station,” Riddell related. “We had heat and light; we did not have phones, computers, or the internet. People were sitting around reading books. We had crafts and things for chil­ dren." Asked about staffing, Riddell smiled, "We had three staffers who had no power at home." The public institution experiencing the greatest strain was the Caledonia Fire Department. Chief Brian Bennett said the department’s worst worst day day was Sunday. "We had 20 storm-related calls and six that were not; three were medical and three were auto accidents." The station is equipped with a generator powered by natural gas. "You could hear it come on,” said Bennett. “The systern turns on automatically and turns off automatically." A major problem for the department was streets. "Several streets were iffy because of the height of the trucks and the low-hanging branches," Bennett reported. He is also grateful there were no residential fires in Caledonia this past week. Benett is especially con­ cerned about do-it-yourself installations. generator According to him, a home­ owner really needs to have a licensed 'electrician do the wiring. "People just simply plug them into a wall plug and do not realize they can back­ feed the system and seriously hurt whomever may be working to repair the power in the area," he said. When asked about •It carbon monoxide poisoning, Bennett had a stem response. "Generators should not be in garages," warned Bennett. “They need to be in well­ ventilated places. Leaving the garage door open doesn t cut it. It should be at least 15 feet from the house. Don't fuel them when they are hot; all it takes is a spark." Although the year has only a few more days to run, Bennett expects that the storm and its demands on the department will have pushed the total number of calls for service to a new record. Individuals felt the impact of the storm in many ways. Cindi Onnenhuizen. a Oppenhuizen, "We became an unofficial warming station. We had heat and light; we did not have phones, computers, or the internet. People were sitting around reading books. We had crafts and things for children." Betsy Riddell, Caledonia Public Library Assistant Middleville resident encoun­ about two weeks to go tered in Caledonia, said she through 300 pounds of goat has been feeding her genera­ chow. She may have suffered tor and her fireplace so she the greatest loss at this point; has heat and a limited a freezer of goat milk and an amount of electricity. What egg cooler both appear to she misses most is hot water. have suffered major damage "Electricity would be from variations in the flow of nice," Oppenhuizen said, power. She said she and her adding, "I know they are husband had not realized it was better to shut off appli­ doing the best they can." Mike Evans, who recent­ ances when the flow of ly moved to Jasonville power is variable. Three other businesses Farms, said he had not had to do too much roughing it. along Main Street in the vil­ According to him, the big lage were quiet. Linda thing is moving what his Wolthuis, minding Henny's family calls the 'cousins Yam Shop, said she thought Christmas party' to his sis­ most people were out taking ter's on Alaska Avenue. advantage of after-Christmas Henry Stuyfzand, who lives sales and returning items. near 100th and Kalamazoo, Heidi Klunder, a stylist at the Caledonia Hair Company, wasn't so fortunate. "I've been heating water and Wes Mullers, Mullers for my turkeys and the goats Paint N' Paper, confirmed the in a propane-fired turkey quiet. None had suffered fryer," fryer," said said Stuyfzand. Stuyfzand. He He much from the outage. has been without heat and The gas station at the corlights lights and and by by this this past past ner of Main Street and M-37 Thursday Thursday noon, noon, his his house house was very busy as people was were filling gasoline cans as was down down to to 50 50 degrees. degrees. Businesses .also also respondrespond­ well as vehicles. The station ec edj to to the the storm storm albeit albeit differdiffer­ had lost power and did not eently. ntly. Cindy Cindy Zinger, Zinger, assistant assistant have it restored until 3 p.m. manager, D and W Fresh on Sunday afternoon. Market, Market, responding responding to toi aa Barbara Nichols, an employstatement statement from from the the Sun Sun and and ee, said the station's sales on News about operating on Sunday had been much generator power and said she greater than its sales on was was:not authorized to talk to Friday and Saturday. Across the street, the the media. Another employee did say that an electrician Caledonia Post 305 was had been jn to fix the heat but doing a great business on •It the store was still felt cold to Thursday because post com­ pelmander Tom Basarabski ’"The ’The fourth Two popular eateries explained, were very busy. Michele Thursday was burrito day Wydeck, of Uccello's, said and the lunch special was the restaurant didn't lose also available for dinner power and had been very before bingo on Thursday busy for lunch on Thursday, evening. It is our busiest Simon Kung, owner of day." Basarabski was enjoying Fortune Chef in the Village of Caledonia Centre Mall, lunch with his wife, Donna, said he had lost power and and daughter, Robin. Robin had opened late on Sunday had learned her home in when the power had been Owosso would continue to •It restored and had been very be without power for a while busy. justin Nichols at the longer. Awaiting her when Essential Bean coffee shop she got home was the sight of said he had lost power a tree branch through a win­ briefly both at home and at dow and resting upon her baby grand piano. tbe coffee shop but was Dan Erskine and his deer doing a brisk business. If one were to focus on the most camp friends, the Jousma deeply felt deprivation of brothers, were enjoying a food and beverage, it appears respite from family activi­ that the most sorely missed ties. The Jousma brothers item was a morning cup of were visiting their parents. John Jousma said the snow coffee. Robert Kane, store man- hadn't bothered him because ager at Caledonia Elevator he lives in Ewen in the Upper Company, said he was com­ Peninsula. "We're rehashing deer pletely sold out of salt and “I attempts to get a firm deliv­ camp,” Erskine joked, ery date from his usual sup­ figure the power was off pliers were unsuccessful. He about 12 hours and came said he expected not to have back around 3 p.m. on any more salt for at least a Sunday." He said he had resigned week, possibly two. 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Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician Over 20 yean experience 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE Brendan Linkfield and his older brother, Collin, take a ride on the big rocking toy. shop doors some time Thursday night. “It’/ s a lot of fun, 7 ” Melvin said of the program that has gained much attention in the past years. The high school students spend time between Thanksgiving and Christmas making the toys. Then they help give them away during a special night. A giant rocking Harley toy was made this year in addition to the 20 smaller ver- sions for children. Melvin said the larger toy will be auctioned off to raise funds to continue the program next year. As the youngsters ‘test drove' their rocking toys, TKHS band director Ray Rickert played Christmas music on his trombone. And, if the kids took a break long enough from playing with their new toys, there were cookies and punch pro­ vided. 'na'ai ita ■JK3L‘! i ( »!• Fl I I I i ... * I Mi I *HJ ten 4 2 If I Vi & |ot>- iSl’T’aLr V'2’ •W.1 ■ . Hi- THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE IN 2013 <«! H I I * * . -v! * ( V A\ ■ We look forward to serving you in the new year. I CALEDONIA RENTAL-ALL, INC. Sales & Service t Husqvarna Simply The Best 9800 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. • CALEDONIA • 616-891-0050 HOURS MONDAY - SATURDAY 7:30AM TO 5:30PM 3 £ 2 I r: £ The TK wood shop students include a lot of details on the rocking toys TKHS license plate. even a >1** I �The Sun and News, Saturday, December 28, 2013/ Page 13 I SHEL TERS, continued from page 1 W ma 4 the past few days helping feed people who come in looking for some relief. “It’s been busy.” she said, pouring a cup of orange juice and surveying what was left of the breakfast food. Orfe Nashville man at the shelter said he's just appre­ ciative of the warmth and good food. He said he will forever sing the praises of the American Red Cross. and Middleville the Thomapple Kellogg schools for helping out during the storm. He called their work a “Christmas blessing. Kellogg Thornapple Middle School is a full-serv­ ice shelter with overnight accommodations and shower facilities. Two warmingV— shel­ ters are open in Barry County. The Barr}' Township Hall in Delton was slated to open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday as a warming site only. Two residents went to the site Monday. The waiting room at Pennock Hospital, 1009 West Green St., Hastings, is also a warming site. People heading to warm­ ing shelters need to provide their own medical supplies, such as oxygen, nebulizers, medication, and they should have their own caregivers, as well. All three sites are sched­ uled to remain open as long as necessary. Financial Focus Dennis “DJ” Davis, 8, of Hastings, plays a game with volunteer Alex Banash at the Red Cross shelter set up at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Tuesday morning. «• • 'La ® rsiisi' u & It* •, <1 ** l 1 Barry County was the county hardest hit by the weekend ice storm and, even on Thursday, more than 11,000 residents were still awaiting restoration of power. With gusts of as high as 20 miles per hour possible on Friday and the added threat of iced tree limbs falling on power lines, Red Cross organizers are prepared for more resi­ dents seeking shelter. Alex Banash, a college student home on break and staying with her grandmoth­ er Sue Reyff in Middleville, kept busy Tuesday morning playing games with DJ. “I’m glad 1 can be helping someone a little,” she said. “We don't have power at my home either, but I'm staying with my grandmother. I'm just here with her helping out." DJ didn't seem to mind the interruption from his home too much — at least not for now. “He just thinks it’s kind of a extended party right now," said Davis as they finished a warm breakfast. American Red Cross vol­ unteer Ken Yates said this is the first time he’s seen the shelter ever set up in the school and he’s been work­ ing with Red Cross since 2005. The shelter was origiup at the nally set United Middleville on Church Methodist Sunday, but Yates said they quickly outgrew the limited space there. Nearly two dozen people came to the church Sunday night. “Right away, we knew we had too many people coming in to the church, and we did­ n’t know if we were going to get more, so we had to make plans,” said Yates. KJ ■ IK, IVhen opportunity knocks, open the door . J .-•i* r ?• *4 '*1 ■— ♦ < . A 4 S 1 U 4 KB V 71* > f rl i £ JI / □ .- "*** V * ~ I I rr ts= If "'ll $ —■ . -fv! if: . . - *£I*. _• - /7*/; 4 - r 1 fl I 1 1 -■ 1 Wi if •_ — I ft • w -X Hi Ur t> - * L * ' 5 X •.** ihx Provided by Andrew McFadden of Edward Jones 2 £ *a <r*l I Middleville resident Sue Reyff, a volunteer from the Middleville United Methodist Church, pours a glass of orange juice for one of the shelter visitors. continue to come in for hot meals throughout the day, sometimes. “We might be here for awhile. We don’t know. We'll be here as long as peo­ ple need us,” he said. “Unfortunately, it looks like some people are going to spend Christmas here.” Yates said the school is a nice place for people to stay. There are showers, cots available, and food. There's even a television on in the cafeteria. Thousands of people in Kent, Allegan and Barry counties remained without power at press time. Hardest hit was Barry County where, at one time, it was reported percent nearly 70 of i L Consumers Energy cus­ i I I I i , tomers were without power. Dorothy Deschner said the school can't replace home, ____AgrfTOE but she’s glad to have a safe RED crossT place to go for now. “I would obviously rather iSM^ be home, but I can't right •i: • I SSOUO OHL now,” said the Hastings resi­ dent. Deschner is on oxygen .-•A and being in the cold and without electricity is just too dangerous for her health. “We get hot meals here ____________ ________________ ________________________ w________________________________________ I and it’s comfortable,” she A snow-covered Red Cross sign directs people to the said. shelter at -the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School on Reyff, a member of the Green Lake Road. The shelter offers sleeping accom­ Middleville United Methodist Church, has spent modations, showers, warmth and hot food. That’s when they looked for a larger location and ended up at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School, 10375 Green Lake Road, west of Middleville. Cots, covered with blankets, line the walls of the gymnasium, and the cafeteria is set up with food provided .by the Middleville United Methodist Church and Red Cross volunteers. “People try to deal with the cold for awhile, but we knew if this continued, we could get even more people coming in," said Yates. He said about 16 people spent the night at the middle school Monday and more If you’ve been around long-time investors, you'll probably hear them say, rue­ fully, “If only I had gotten in on the ground floor of suchand-such computer or social media company. I'd be rich today.” That may be true — but is it really relevant to anyone? Do you have to be an early investor of a spec­ tacular company to achieve investment success? Not really. Those early investors of the “next big thing” couldn't have fully anticipated the tremendous results enjoyed by those But companies. these investors all had one thing in common: They were ready, w illing and able to look for good opportunities. And that’s what you need to do, too. Of course, you may never snag the next big thing, but that’s not the point. If you're going to be a successful investor, you need to be diligent in your search for new opportunities. And these opportunities don't need to be brand-new to the financial markets — they can just be new to you. For example, when you look at your investment portfolio, do you see the same types of investments? If you own mostly aggressive growth stocks, you have the possibil­ ity of gains — but, at the same time, you do risk taking losses, from which it may take years to recover. On the other hand, if you're “over­ loaded” with certificates of deposit (CDs) and Treasury bills, you may enjoy protec­ tion of principal but at the cost of growth potential, because these investments rarely offer much in the way of returns. In fact, they may not even keep up with infla­ tion, which means that if you own too many of them, you will face purchasing-power risk. To avoid these prob­ lems, look for opportunities to broaden your holdings beyond just one or two asset classes. Here's another way to take advantage of opportunities: Don't take a “time out" from investing. When markets are down, people's fears drive them to sell investments whose prices have declined — thereby immediately turn­ ing “paper" losses into real ones — rather than holding on to quality investment vehicles and waiting for the market to recover. But successful investors are often rewarded when they not only hold on to investments during declines but also increase their holdings by purchasing investments whose prices have fallen — or adding new shares to existing invest­ ments — thereby following the first rule of investing: Buy low. When the market rises again, these investors should see the value of their new investments, or the shares of their existing ones, increase in value. (Keep in mind, though, that, when investing in stocks, there are no guarantees; some stocks do lose value and may never recover.) Instead of looking for that one great “hit” in the form of an early investment in a sky­ rocketing stock, you’re better off by seeking good opportu­ nities in the form of new investments that can broaden your existing portfolio or by adding additional shares, at good prices, to your existing investments. These moves are less glitzy and glamorous than getting in on the ground floor of the next big thing but, in the long run, they may make you look pretty smart indeed. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. tTfappy &CoCi(faysfrom, affofus at... Seif of Caledonia 1 * •• Y- w . rf ’■ill s. ^fianksfor a greatyear. £et us Ge of service in 2014 / Seif J- X__________ 632 E. Main St., Caledonia Chevrolet BUICK 888-994-2846 or 891 -8104 3 £ ho co �Page 14/The Sun and News, Saturday, December 28, 2013 Number of schools charging participation fees rises again The use of participation fees to help fund inter­ scholastic in athletics Michigan high schools for the first time rose signifi­ cantly above 50 percent dur­ ing the 2012-13 school year, according to the most recent survey taken by - the Michigan High School Athletic Association of its member institutions. Use of fees had held •It steady at just above 50 per­ cent over the last two school years, 2010-11 and 2011-12. But the most recently com­ pleted survey indicated that of 450 member schools par­ ticipating, 249 schools - 55.3 percent - charged participa­ tion fees during the 2012-13 Alt school year. There were 758 senior high schools in the MHSAA membership in 2012-13 - the survey generated a response rate of 59 percent. This was the ninth survey of schools since the 2003-04 school year, when members report­ ed that fees were being charged in 24 percent of schools. The largest surge of charg­ ing fees in 2012-13 came at TK girls improve to 5-1 with victory over Comstock Park Thomapple Kellogg's var­ sity girls' basketball team snuck in one more contest before the holiday break Monday, and it was success­ ful one. The Trojans scored a 5635 victory at Comstock Park, taking a 27-14 lead in the opening half. Kelli Graham poured in 19 points to go with seven rebounds and three assists to lead the way for the Trojans. Teammate Victoria Fuller •It added 12 points and eight rebounds, with six offensive boards. Brandi Weslow came of the bench and had a fine game for TK, finishing with eight points and three rebounds. TK head coach Jessee Bays was pleased with Kaylin Johnson’s defensive effort as well, limiting the Panthers' top player and •It adding seven points and five rebounds as well. Josie Jaworowski led the Panthers with 11 points, while Ali Walthom added six and Nicky Spinks five. TK is off now until Jan. 3 when it will travel to Ionia. The lady Trojans are now 5-1 overall this season. Former Trojans return for baseball clinic today at TK Baseball players in grades 3-12 are invited to take part in the Trojan Baseball Clinic at •SI Thornapple Kellogg High School Dec. 28. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. the day of the clinic. The session for 3-6 graders will run from 10 a.m. until 1:30 picked up in their college programs, first baseman Dylan VanPutten Grand from Rapids Community College, outfielder Robby Enslen from Oakland University, infielder Tommy Enslen from Cornerstone University, catcher Patrick Bobolts from Grand Valley State University, infielder/pitcher Kyle Bobolts from Oakland, and infielder Jacob McCarty from Adrian College are scheduled to run the drills for the young players. Players are asked to bring gym shoes and their baseball glove and a bat. The cost to participate is $15. p.m. The session for those in grades 7-12 runs from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. RSVP to TK varsity tit: baseball coach Jack Hobert by - email at hobesflooring@hotmail.com. Former Thornapple Kellogg varsity baseball players will teach drills they have Donate A Boat 4 or Car Today! - •- r .11 ft >> BoaHhAngel et 4 2-Night Free Vacation! n FtOOCAtANHl www.boataFiqel.com I i N 8 HOP ttIMB AMIAST WUN owe ni by boat awl cirttwchetrtm c lit filch etrtm I. 8 t ’M* Mem sd USAA *■ - 1 •^0 * — i a**- i ** r * ’ i • J" ARS fatuity f ■ -*• 4 ft Ml .*• Ko Solicit -I I — V — ■ . ■ ** 1 * ———- • •*/ I .. Sv 1 Class B schools, with 61 per­ cent reporting fees after 54 percent reported using them in 2011-12. Class A schools saw a five percent jump to 71 percent, Class C saw a three percent rise to 49, and Class D schools saw a slight increase to 37 percent assess­ ing fees. Charging a standardized per-team fee for each on which a student participates remains the most popular method among schools that assess fees - although those doing so in that way dropped to 36 percent, a decrease of more than five percent. The median fee among those schools was $65, a decrease of $10 from the previous year. Use of fees had held steady at just above 50 percent over the last two school years, 2010-11 and 2011-12. But the most recently completed-survey indicated that of 450 member schools participating, 249 schools - 55.3 percent - charged participation fees during the 2012-13 school year. '• I ' - Building on a trend that emerged during the 2011-12 survey, the use of fees incurred by students who paid once for an entire year of participation increased again to 29 percent of schools that charge. Families as a whole are facing higher fees as well; although an ' increasing number of schools are setting a maximum fee a family can be assessed, the amount of that fee increased in 2012-13 to a median of $300. The survey for 2012-13 and surveys from previous years can be found on the MHSAA website. & I' * Power outages continue as Barry County declares state of emergency II*" Warming, shelters remain open by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer On Tuesday, Dec. 24, Barry County Emergency Management Coordinator Jim Yarger declared a state of emergency for the county, which took the brunt of a weekend ice storm that left more than a half inch of ice on trees and power lines, causing widespread outages across much of low^jMichigan. As of 4:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, Consumers Energy reported that 6,754 Barry County residents were still without electricity, down from a reported high of 14,415 at 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22. ♦ Yarger said that declaring a state of emergency for the county sets things in motion so the county can more quickly receive state and fed­ eral funds for restoration and •It response efforts. The Barry County Emergency Management Team has been meeting at 9 a.m. daily throughout the cri­ sis to assess the continuing situation. The following warming centers, shelters and charg­ ing centers remain open throughout the county to serve those still without elec­ tricity: Thomapple Kellogg Middle School, 10375 Green Lake Road, Middleville, is open 24 hours a day as a warming center and shelter with cots, show­ ers, and food provided by the Middleville United Methodist Church and Red Cross volunteers; Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. - 1(0 il* Norris Road, Delton, is open We thank our customers for 24 hours a day as a warming their patience.” and charging center, water is The majority of customers also available; the lobby of still without power from last the Barry County Sheriffs weekend's storm are expect­ Department, 1212 W. State ed to be restored by the end Road, Hastings, is open 24 of the day Saturday, accord­ hours a day as a charging ing to Consumers Energy. center. Restoration times may be larry County United affected by additional storm D Way and the Food Bank of activity causing additional South Central Michigan are damage. coordinating efforts with the •SJ Consumers Energy is American Red Cross to pro­ reminding the public that vide drinking water for those information is available who are still without power. online to check on the status Anyone with health and of remaining outages. human services needs is People can report outages encouraged to call 211 for and obtain restoration infor­ assistance. mation through Consumers A Dec. 27 news release Energy’s online outage map, from Consumers Energy said www.ConsumersEnergy.co that round-the-clock work m/outagemap. The map may continues as crews from be accessed by both •It comput­ Consumers Energy and 13 ers and mobile devices. other states safely work to As of 4:30 a.m. Friday, restore power to thousands counties most affected by of customers affected by last electric interruptions were: weekend’s ice storm. Barry, 6,754; Calhoun, 739; As of 4:30 a.m. Friday, Clinton^ 3,600; Eaton, 3,782; 52,000 Consumers Energy Genesee, 19,972; Ingham, customers remained without 4,156; Ionia, 1,909; service. Since noon Kalamazoo, 187; Kent, 313; Saturday, the storm has • Livingston, 1,664; Oakland, caused more than 377,000 1,547; and Shiawassee, outages, or more than 20 per­ 7,031. cent of the utility's 1.8 mil­ The Consumers Energy lion electric customers. It is website said that the compa­ the company's largest ny is also monitoring expect­ Christmas-week storm in its ed warmer temperatures that 126-year history and its could cause additional dam­ worse ice storm in 10 years. age to the electric system. “We continue our focus on Temperatures in the upper safely restoring all customers 30s to lower 40s later today affected by this storm,” said and into Saturday . in some Garrick Rochow, Consumers parts of the state will melt ice Energy's vice president of now coating tree branches, customer operations and causing them to snap into quality. “We have accom­ power lines, and perhaps plished a great deal but we cause additional customer know the job is not done yet. outages. 1^ ■slier 3 Hl rmtei I • ssii »1 Mifc: inaE: JilL’ra Eihilic I Hie i |!*l li « Hit I®’ '811 i'Aitoi (A < »i Jp It has always been our commitment to go above and beyond the si '5sb repairs of your vehicle. De ED'S BODYSHOP M ‘We meet by accident” • Ed Pawloski Jr., Owner 616-891-0150 110 Johnson St., Caledonia • www.edsbody.com 2 I Call 269-945-9554 Sun & News classified ads 1 s % e •I ’i �The Sun and News, Saturday, December 28, 2013/ Page 15 5 0 YEARS AGO December 1963 Here are some of the sto­ ries and headlines that made news in the Sun and News in November, 1963: December 5 The sec­ ond annual Christmas parade made front page news with the big event taking place at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. As was promised it doubled the size of the first year with more than 11 floats led by the Middleville High School band. John Miller was the parade grand marshal. Immediately after the parade, the Christmas tree lighting ceremony was announced to take place at the tree on the lot next to the Central Garage. Santa was also scheuled to make a visit and meet with children. Prizes for best floats were awarded with $40 for first place, $30 for second place and $25 for third place. Stores announced they would be open for shopping. • The third and final round of Kent County’s emergency polio immunization program took place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 7. The vaccine was given on a sugar cube at 68 clinics located throughout the city and county. Dr. W. B. Prothro, city-county health officer, appealed to Kent County citizens of all ages to participate for the important third and final time. He said no one would be completely protected against the three types of paralytic polio unless they •it received all three doses. An estimated total of 93.6 per­ cent of the county’s popula­ tion participated in Round One and 91.2 percent partic­ ipated in Round Two. 'V >.X 1 ■ * *w it ? V. A all esiosu Co : £i j - I®® ■ MSBJ w. i 1»inssri ■K Htals ■ i — : 5 US? toJ* I: dB® sib* -an ft * • . I I# •c * ; -J 1K •fl 7* i* I I&& rtf’ p I J*,;A, <>’o ¥ ih Thomapple Kellogg seniors raised the curtain on a play Dec. 5 and 7. The play, than More “You’re Welcome,” was a modern comedy and featured Pat Wieringa as Bea Prominger, the mother of two teenage boys, Rich Robertson and George Fiala. Linda Mugridge played the girl next door. Other cast mem­ bers were Carol Gibson, Barb Thompson and Gary Thaler. Others included JoAnn Williams, Ruth Lopez, Vicky Strumburger, Herman Kidder and Charles Robertson. • Grade A large eggs were advertised for 39 cents per dozen from Duimstra’s Superette in Caledonia, and Franco American spaghetti in a large can was advertised for 9 cents. A large loaf of bread was 19 cents. Dennis Morse was featured as one of the new teachers at Thornapple Kellogg High School. He taught boys phys­ ical education and math and coached junior varsity foot­ ball. December 12 Thornapple Township Treasurer Arthur Smith announced that tax notices would be mailed out to nearly 1,300 taxpayers. The tax rate was $52.10 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. The breakdown of this amount is as follows: $15.90 for county levy; $3.89 for township levy; $30.80 for school levy; and $1.51 for special education levy. The treasurer anticipated rev­ enues of about $212,000. • Family Nite was scheduled for Dec. 18 at the girls gym at TK schools. The program included local tal­ ent, music, entertainment and an old fashioned com­ songfest munity of Christmas carols. • Assistant Fire Chief Oscar Finkbeiner retired after 12 years as assis­ tant fire chief in Middleville. Robert Kenyon assumed the position. Oscar was honored after being an active member in the department since 1946. • Pat Wieringa was named the DAR award winner at Middleville School with Carolyn Dykstra as the run­ ner up. Middleville's village council set in motion the wheels to annex additional property in the village. The annexation request came from RuSsell Bender to have another por­ tion of his farm on West Main Street set into the vil­ lage boundary. This would include land adjacent to West Main Street from the present Manor Drive subdi­ vision west to Bender Road. • It was re 1|•» rted the second annual Santa Claus parade was a huge success with a large turnout. The winning float was by the Girl Scout Troop No. 435 with second place going to the Pioneer Girls the and third place to Middleville 4-H Saddle Club. First place won $40, second place $30 and third : place $25. Caledonia • —~__ FFA took a group of boys to Chicago for the annual trip, Members included Ron Wenger, Dick Wingeier, Mike Bowman, Ron Wiltzer, Jerry Jackiewicz, Eugene Nordhof, Mike Grinage, Tom Monger and Chuck Kaechele. Bill Harrison and Ed Grinage were drivers. The group stayed a the YMC during the trip. They toured the American Oil Company at Whiting and the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank for the 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, Midwest, the board of trade and the Museum of Science and Industry. They also saw the horse show at the International Amphitheater whose feature was the Canadian Royal Mounted Police. They also saw judg­ Holstein, Jersey, ing of Brown Swiss and Guernsey bulls and cows plus the sell­ ing of champion steers. Middleville FFA members visited Chicago. They toured the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, toured the Republic Steel, Standard Oil Company and then went to International the Livestock show. They also went to the Prudential Building, board of trade, Chicago Police headquarters and the Field Museum of Natural History and the aquarium. December 19 The front page of the Dec. 19, 1963 Sun and News was filled with a Christmas message by Rev. Earl Schipper, pastor of the Middleville Chapel. “He is what it is all about...” was the title of the article. • Carol Sanford was highlighted in the “Meet the TK Teachers” column. Sanford was introduced as a first grade teacher at West Elementary School after having been a substitute for the district. Thomapple Kellogg basket­ ball team won two games during the week, First beating Byron Center, 74-68, and rival then defeating 60-53. Caledonia, Thomapple Kellogg’s Gary •It Stauffer was high point player in both games. The Dec. 19 issue of the Sun and News served as a combined paper for the holidays. 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Miller 201 and Jonathon Campbell 201 for TK in the opening individual game, a 947-722 TK victory. The Trojans then took the second individual game and all five individual points, outscoring the Bulldogs 916709 as a team. Chandler rolled a 161, Daniel Jousma 183, Torres 176, Miller 210 and Campbell a 186. Campbell pulled out his game-two victory in the tenth frame. TK started on its way to a 29-1 win over Wayland Wednesday (Dec. 18) at the Mid-Villa Lanes by outscor­ ing the Wildcats 203-231 and 237-136 in the two baker games. Chandler scored a 158, j 1 I Jousma 164, Torres 207, Miller 191 and Campbell 214 to win all five individual points for TK in the first reg­ ular game, with the Trojans outscoring the Wildcats 934638 as a team. TK took the second game 796-664 with individual points coming from Brandon Boonstra's 139, Torres’ 190, Miller's 157 and Campbell’s 183. •TK's girls are 1-1 thanks to their 23-7 victory over Wayland Wednesday. Experience gained last season and in the months since have helped the TK girls, who topped the Wildcats 104-99 and 123101 in the two baker games. TK managed to hold its lead after one regular game despite taking just two of the individual points. Abby Dougherty rolled a 125 and Kenzie Mannisto a 143 to score for TK. Wayland took the team total 657 to 629. The Trojans bounced back to take all the points in the second regular game, outscoring the Wildcats 728605. Sandra Gerou rolled a 196 and Samantha Churchill a 191 to lead the Trojans. TK also got points thanks to Call 269 9554 for Sun & News classified ads - 5 j i nni» Mannisto’s 132, a 108 from Anna Collins and a 101 from Amber VanMeter. Byron Center topped the TK girls 27-3 in Middleville Thursday. The Bulldogs took the two baker games 124-78 and 135-111. Byron Center then outscored the Trojans 753650 in the first regular game, with Gerou earning TK’s lone point with a 143. 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