 L-R at table: Council members Jim Smith and Mike Farber (Village President), Village Clerk Vicki Burrell, council members Joyce McDonald and Carol Kochans at the May 20 meeting. Council action mired by resignations, attendance issues
The drama surrounding the Village Council continues to unfold in Hesperia where two council members, Carol Kochans and Kristi DanBesten have submitted resignations, however an ongoing issue may put a snag into their departures for now. As we reported last week getting a quorum of elected officials to the table has not been easy of late for the village that straddles two counties and maintains a population of some 930 or so residents. https://www.nearnorthnow.com/news/hesperia-council-finally-gets-a-quorum The 7 member board requires at least 4 members be in attendance to make the meeting and subsequent voting valid. Council Members Gerald Derks Jr. and Mike Maynard have not attended any meetings since March 11 and with the resignations of Kochans and DanBesten looming just getting the necessary numbers might prove to be a challenge for the next scheduled meeting on June 10th. And as for those resignations, they cannot be accepted without a quorum thus, should Maynard and Derks continue to refrain from attending, DanBesten and Kochans may need to be present if only to allow a vote on the acceptance of their demissions. The previous meeting on May 20 saw actions taken to ensure payment of the village bills and forestall shutoff notices according to Village President Mike Farber. “There are things that need to be done. Issues that need to be voted on if we are to begin moving forward,” he stated. Those issues include the hiring of an attorney, resolving some ongoing issues with water bills and voting on the final approval for a medical marijuana facility in the village. Farber said these items will be on the agenda for the June 10th meeting as well as the pending resignations of DanBesten and Kochans. And if there is once again no quorum? “I guess we will see what happens,” said Farber. Note: Farber and Council Members Jim Smith and Joyce McDonald have attended all scheduled and special meetings held since beginning their current term of office in December of 2018. Consumer Advisory: Do Not Eat Any Products Produced by Charley’s Food Design, Inc/Charley’s Chips5/29/2019
 Food retailers and distributors should remove products from sales floors LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is advising consumers not to eat (and retailers/distributors not to sell) any foods produced by Charley’s Food Design, Inc., also known as Charley’s Chips Company, of Wyoming, MI. The products were produced in a facility not licensed or inspected by MDARD and all finished products and ingredients have been placed under seizure due to insanitary conditions at the processing facility. Products covered by this advisory include all products and sell-by dates produced by Charley’s Food Design, Inc., including:
The products were sold at several locations in West Michigan and possibly statewide. Retail and distribution locations where the products have been located include:
If you have purchased any products produced by this company, do not eat them. Dispose of the products or return them to the place of purchase. If you have consumed any of these products and feel ill, seek medical attention immediately. If you are a food retailer or distributor please check your inventory for any products made by this company. If found, remove and hold the products in a safe place away from any sales areas and contact your MDARD food inspector. Under the Michigan Food Law, MDARD is charged with the responsibility of licensing and inspecting food manufacturing facilities and retail food establishments to assure a safe and wholesome food supply. Foods offered for sale at stores must be made in licensed and inspected facilities. This facility was neither licensed nor inspected. MDARD found conditions at the facility that are considered insanitary. Questions may be directed to the MDARD Customer Service Center at 800-292-3939, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. 
Time to get rid of stuff. Nasty stuff mostly. The annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection is coming to the NC Road Commission this Saturday from 8am-2pm. Here’s your opportunity to rid your garage, basement, storage shed, or bathroom(?) of those various items you do not want to flush down the bowl or dump in the yard. Televisions that seem to be taking up residence in our wooded areas can be disposed of along with other electronics and any fluids, spray cans, paint, light bulbs, etc. will be cheerfully accepted by a courageous group of volunteers. TVs will cost $20 but the rest is free (though donations are heartily welcomed) and if you want to see what our county gets rid of each year you can volunteer to be a part of a very cool group of folks doing what they can for the local environment. Just contact the Drain Office at 231.689.7214 and they will give you the skinny. Oh, and no tires, this year. Make a swing or a sandbox or just have the tire place where you get your new ones dispose of them because after collecting enough to fill the Grand Canyon 6-7 times the past few years the group is focusing on other materials this year. Take a Chance (on me). Ahh yes, ABBA and Mamma Mia. Like to sing and dance and be part of community theater ? Thinking maybe you’d like to be cast in the Meryl Streep role (Donna) or looking to capture the ingenue part (Sophie) mastered by Amanda Seyfried? Here’s your chance as LionHeart Productions will hold auditions Tuesday and Wednesday at the Grant Elementary multi-purpose room (160 E State Rd) from 6:30-9:00pm. Be ready to give the pipes a go either via the accompanist ( one will be available) or a karaoke track. November will be when the curtain opens on the latest LionHeart Fall Musical. Russell Gilbert Memorial Kids Free Fishing Day Perhaps the premier event for kids in the area and it is all free because of the work done by the sea of volunteers and supporters making it happen. At the forefront of these efforts are the daughters of Russ Gilbert and their Mom but this is one of those events the community ponies up for in a big time way and it is not to be missed. There is some serious magic in the air during this Mill Pond happening. Prizes awarded. Free donuts in am and free hotdogs to all in attendance at noon. Money for tagged fish. Registration starts at 8am and poles hit the water at 9.  This spring, The Gerber Foundation presented scholarship awards to the following students in Newaygo County. We wish all of the high school graduates our best. Daniel Gerber Sr., Medallion Scholarships (worth $10,600) Fremont HS: Benjamin DeWeerd, Anna Heger, Claire Whittle, Nathaniel Anderson, Marguerite DegenGerber Foundation Awards over $361,000 in Scholarships Grant HS: Allen Konrad, Madelyn Harvey, Olivia Keelean, Lucas Wolff Hesperia HS: Maeli Cardiff, Nichole Kinney, Heather Schafer, Kaylee Vereeke Newaygo HS: Jordan Sanderson, Mara Johnson, Daniella duChemin, Jasper Sanderson White Cloud HS: Matthew Reynolds, Hailey Clifford, Kenzie Keith, Ella Bowman The Gerber Foundation Merit Scholarships (worth $2,600) Fremont HS: Maxwell Fritz, Jordyn Raymo, Kane Widing, Aiden Petz, Cy Frankhouser Grant HS: Kylie Patton, Kaleb Merrill, Miguel Cisneros, Destoni’ Robeck, Audrianna Bull Hesperia HS: Abigail Jones, Madison Frost, Margaret Anderson, Jacob Klemundt Holton HS: Joel Livingston, Kaylie Piper, Marissa Currier, Haylee Brant Newaygo HS: Abby Murray, Micah Hewartson, Mya Berwald, Noah Graff, Jeremiah Kuhns, Hunter Stuck White Cloud HS: Kayla Pasch, Allison Schulz, Madison Smith, Selena Robeck Gerber Foundation Newaygo County Career Tech Center Scholarships Andrew Goodin & Darrius Lutz (Construction Trades), Shea Russell & Ralynn VanderMolen (Cosmetology), Shelby Wright & Savanna Walters (Graphic Communications), Carlie Stray & Bailey McLouth (Health Sciences), Jayden Curnett & Christopher Redder (Auto Technology), Garrett Mohr & Tucker Kooman (Heavy Equipment Technician), David Grodus & Taven Snyder (Information Technology), Solomon Welch & Connor WanderWilt (Mechatronics), Christopher Schuchardt (Business Applied Technology), Olivia Francis & Kennedy Semposki (Agriscience). Congratulations to these scholarship recipients and all the graduates of 2019!   Bi-partisan initiative to bring lower auto insurance rates
Michigan drivers pay an average premium of twice what Minnesota drivers pay and 4 times what our Badger State neighbor across the lake ponies up annually. In fact our state has the highest rates in the country and second place Louisiana isn’t all that close. Why? A good deal of it is because we are required to purchase unlimited personal injury protection (PIP) guaranteeing the insurance companies will foot the bill for all medical costs associated with car accident injuries regardless of who is responsible for the accident. And now, finally, a little relief appears to be in sight. On a Friday afternoon before a holiday weekend our Lansing legislators caught hold of a little kumbaya moment resulting in the passage of a bill aimed at reducing those rates. An initiative that has been an ongoing issue through many campaigns and legislative sessions saw some light at last when both the House and Senate achieved what has often seems out of reach in our Capital City, a bi-partisan vote on a key issue. A phenomena that seems to elude those who are conducting business in D.C. Under the new plan, drivers can choose between five tiers of PIP coverage beginning July 1 2020 including the same coverage now mandated, choosing one of three tiers of lower coverage and even opting out of PIP if your medical insurance covers collision injuries. The savings run from 10-45% depending on coverage and those rate rollbacks must say in place until July 1, 2028. If a driver doesn’t have unlimited PIP coverage under the new system and gets in a car accident that’s not their fault, and medical costs exceed the amount of coverage they have purchased, they can sue the at-fault driver for charges beyond their coverage. Here are reactions from the Guv as well as our local legislators Governor Gretchen Whitmer: “Today’s vote is truly historic. We've accomplished more in the last five months than in the last five years. This vote demonstrates that when both parties work together and build bridges, we can solve problems and make life better for the people of Michigan. “This plan will help drivers from Detroit all the way to the U.P. It guarantees lower auto insurance rates for eight years, protects people’s choice to pick their own insurance and coverage options while preserving the safety net, and bans insurance companies from using discriminatory non-driving factors when setting rates.” Representative Scott Van Singel "I would like to thank the Governor, House Speaker and Senate Majority Leader for their hard work behind the scenes to reach a compromise which will substantially lower auto insurance rates for Michigan drivers, but still preserve the best and most comprehensive auto insurance system in the country. All parties in the negotiations had to give a little, but the final product, while not perfect, is a very good bill which addresses all of the main cost drivers of high insurance rates in Michigan. This reform was a generation in the making and the vote today is an historic milestone for our state." Senator Jon Bumstead: “We’ve worked hard over the last few weeks coming to an agreement that will benefit Michigan drivers. For the first time in nearly 50 years, drivers will have the option to choose which coverage best works for their family’s budget. “Reforming auto insurance is the number one issue in Michigan right now.The reforms approved today are a major step forward for Michiganders. “This discussion has been going on for years and people have had different ideas as to how we would solve the issue. This legislation is a true example of bipartisan work. I’m beyond pleased that the governor worked with the Senate and the House to come up with a plan that benefits drivers in every corner of our state.” You can read the bill in detail at: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(ugz1ohnw1sj402xjokascpiy))/milegPrint.aspx?page=BillStatus&objectname=2019-SB-0001  Votes to Make Committee Changes, Pay Bills. By N3 News Team Nearly 30 citizens filled the meeting room on Monday May 20th as Hesperia’s Village Council, or at least a quorum of 4 who attended the meeting, voted to pay bills, authorize changes in employee salaries, and remove Council Member Gerald W. Derks Jr. from the chair position on 3 committees including the Finance Committee. The Council voted in Joyce McDonald to fill two of those spots and Carol Kochans to the other. Derks was one of three council members who were not present at the meeting along with Mike Maynard and Kristin DanBesten. During public comment those in attendance spoke to the council with concerns over the lack of action on approving the medical marijuana facility previously approved. and questioned why the council members who had not been attending have not been removed. Village President Mike Farber explained the only two ways a Council Member can be replaced are a removal order by the Governor or a successful recall vote. He also stated the Medical Marijuana issue would be on the agenda for a vote at the next meeting. Council members Derks and Maynard have not attended since March 11 missing the last 8 meetings according to records obtained from the Village. Special meetings April 15 and 22 and the meeting for May 6th did not see a quorum as Council members Kochans and DanBesten also did not attend. Kochans notified the Village office she would not be available on each of those days and DanBesten called in to say she would miss the meeting on May 6th. Kochan’s presence allowed for a quorum for the first time since April 8 leading to the action taken by the board to pay bills that were soon to incur late fees. Derks also missed the last two Finance Committee meetings according to the attendance records. Council President Farber also introduced new Police Chief Lou Herremans. The next Village Council meeting will be June 10th at 7:30pm.     Salutatorian Mara Johnson as she gives the farewell speech to her classmates  Valedictorian Connor Swinehart addresses the crowd Newaygo High School proudly graduates 103 seniors for the Class of 2019. In a beautiful evening ceremony the Valedictorian Connor Swinehart and Salutatorian Mara Johnson each spoke to their class and the many parents and family members of the audience before Dr. Peggy Mathis bestowed upon the class the honor of their completion. The speaker selected by the class was Mrs. Cassie Westgate, teacher at NHS, who reminded the class of the value of passion, resilience, and the importance of being nice. Statistics for this class include the following plans for the future: 4 students pursuing a 13th year at the vocational center 3 students going into the military 66 students going to college 5 students going into an apprenticeship 10 students going into the workforce With the graduating class, two high school staff members will be retiring this year, including Mrs. Lynda Mercer as Guidance Counselor and Ms. Sarah Rodriguez as Assistant Principal.  Newaygo High School Graduating Class of 2019  Scenes from the start By Ken DeLaat The guests arrived early. As the sun peeked over the edge of the roof of the new building folks began to gather outside the entrance Tuesday morning to await the 7am debut of Fremont’s latest addition to their retail landscape, the Meijer store. Taking its place just west of town behind their previously opened gas station and north from the new traffic light at Green and 48th, the retail megastore drew a substantial amount of people who lined up, carts readied, to be the first customers to sample the shopping. The store was indeed ready. The vaunted produce section and a welcoming deli were the first stations after the entrance and the venue was filled with staff members eager to please. Inside as the minutes ticked down to the hour you could feel the combination of nervousness and anticipation among the employees. They gathered near the door to survey the congregated crowd while those outside peered inward to get a peek at the store’s offerings. Finally at the top of the hour the call was given to open the doors and folks were enthusiastically greeted as they filed in. And Meijer had finally made its long awaited arrival.  From the Newaygo CountySheriff’s Department
On May 20, 2019 at approximately 2:36 pm, deputies from the Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Echo Dr. near Sycamore Ave, in Wilcox Township, for a reported motorcycle accident. Upon arrival on the scene, deputies found a motorcycle had left the roadway on the outside of a curve. The rider was thrown from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene. The victim is identified as a 26 year male from White Cloud. His name is currently being withheld pending notification of family. The accident remains under investigation by the Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office, however, speed is believed to have been a factor. Deputies were assisted at the scene by the White Cloud Police Department, White Cloud Fire Department, Life EMS and the Newaygo County Road Commission.  Fremont Meijer is as quiet on a pre-opening Saturday night as its ever likely to be. By Ken DeLaat
On Tuesday the retail landscape of our area changes significantly as Meijer opens its doors not even a stone’s throw from where Walmart debuted its Supercenter in 2004. The anticipation surrounding the opening has captivated the community and the ribbon cutting ceremony at 10am will feature the usual announcements by representatives from Meijer as well as a few words from local politicians and community leaders. However it is at 7am when the action truly begins because the shoppers will initiate the hundreds of new or transferred employees as they begin pouring in to experience the first of what will undoubtedly be numerous visits to the regional retail giant for many. There has been a boatload of discussion in the past two years regarding the arrival of Meijer and local social media has been filled with the perfunctory rumors, speculations, and caveats such events elicit. But come Tuesday most folks who show up won’t be interested in any of the chatter that has surrounded this newest addition to the Meijer stable. And while some will gather for the ceremony at 10 to hear a bit of oration and see who takes part in putting the giant scissors to the ribbon it’s not likely to be the focal point of their visit. After all, sales and promotions will begin immediately when the store opens. They’ll be looking for bargains. Let the shopping begin.  The Right Place assists Newaygo manufacturer with plant expansion Newaygo- Today The Right Place, Inc., in collaboration with the City of Newaygo, announced that wood component manufacturer, G-M Wood Products, will be expanding its current facility at 460 Clay Street in Newaygo. This expansion will result in the creation of 20 new jobs and a capital investment of $6.5 million. G-M Wood Products manufactures and distributes frames and structural components for the door and window industries. Founded in 1987 in the City of Newaygo, the company has now established three plants in the area, as well as an additional facility in Toccoa, Georgia. The expansion will add 140,000 square feet to one of the company’s existing buildings and will house high-skill manufacturing processes. G-M Wood Products currently has 126 employees in Newaygo and will add twenty more positions as part of its expansion. “G-M Wood Products has been a part of the Newaygo community for over 30 years,” said Mark Micho, President, G-M Wood Products, “We’re excited that we’ve been able to continue growing and creating jobs here and are thankful The Right Place and the City of Newaygo have supported us along the way.” The Right Place worked in collaboration with G-M Wood Products and the City of Newaygo to assist the company with its continued growth in the region. The expansion will be supported locally by a P.A. 198 tax abatement from the City of Newaygo. “As a business that has operated out of Newaygo for more than three decades, G-M Wood Products plays an important role in this community,” said Julie Burrell, Business Development Coordinator and project lead, The Right Place, “Their decision to continue growing locally points to the strength of our region’s manufacturing industry.” “We are thrilled that G-M Wood Products has chosen to once again bring jobs and investment to our community and are proud to support their growth here in Newaygo.” said Jon Schneider, City Manager, City of Newaygo.   L-R Cammie Hollinger, Deanna Dickinson, Tara Kelley Pitch North awards five local entrepreneurs funding to bring their ideas to life Five local female entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas to a panel of judges and an audience of over 50 people at the first annual Pitch North competition. They were competing for the chance to win over $8,000 in cash prizes to bring their ideas to life. The event was held Wednesday, May 8t that the Dogwood Center for the Performing Arts. Pitch North was designed to spark entrepreneurial change and encourage more small businesses to start in Newaygo, Oceana, and Lake counties. Pitch North received 20 business idea submissions, from which five finalists were selected to pitch at the live event. Each entrepreneur had five minutes to present, and judges had an opportunity to ask questions directly following. “Every one of our finalists worked very hard to prepare for this event,” said Julie Burrell, Business Development Coordinator – Newaygo County, The Right Place, Inc. “They stepped outside of their comfort zone in an effort to move their business ideas forward, which is exactly why this event was created.” The first place prize of $4,000 was awarded to Tara Kelley of Oceana County for The Bohemian Boutique. She will be adding a Suspended Coffees shop to her boutique. . “Winning this competition means we will continue to grow and help fill the needs of the community,” said Kelley “Standing up front holding the 1st place check meant more to me than any diploma I've received. “It was a wonderful event and such a learning experience. I'm not a public speaker but this forced me to push beyond those limits where real change and growth happens. I've received an overwhelming response from the community, customers, friends and family, people are getting excited for some good coffee and teas coming to Shelby.” Second place was awarded to Deanna Dickinson for her idea, Truffles and Goodies Lady, which makes waterproof purses, ID Wallet Lanyards, coin purses, etc. The third place prize went to Camelia Hollinger for Pretty Pop-ups, a provider of renovated and affordable pop-up campers. The top three finalists will receive the following: 1st Place: Tara Kelley, The Bohemian Boutique $4,000 + in-kind services from H&S Companies and Eric R. Fox, Attorney at Law 2nd Place: Deanna Dickinson, Truffles and Goodies Lady $2,500 + in-kind services from The Stream and Eric R. Fox, Attorney at Law 3rd Place: Camelia Hollinger, Pretty Pop-Ups $1,000 + in-kind services from Eric R. Fox, Attorney at Law The remaining two finalists, Ericka Freriks, Baking Beauty Custom Cakes and Sandra Bernard, Red Boots Kids’ Books, will each receive $500 cash prizes. Mark Kraus, Hesperia Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism & Membership Director, Lynn Ladner, Hart City Manager, Melissa Marietti-Evans, Northern Initiatives Commercial Lender, Don Farmer, SVP Commercial Lending at Edgewater Bank, and Mike Kruitoff, Owner at Kruitoff Electric volunteered as judges for the event. Pitch North was made possible through funding from the West Michigan Prosperity Alliance and Northern Initiatives. For more information, visit pitchnorth.com or contact Julie Burrell at [email protected] or 231.335.1985 M-37 North of White Cloud will be under construction beginning Monday. May 13.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $1.4 million to resurface 17 miles of M-37 with a chip seal from 3 Mile Road north to the Newaygo/Lake county line (18 Mile Road). Project map: https://tinyurl.com/y6pgastv Lane closures will be in effect Monday through Thursday. Projected completion date is June 27.  Senate passes bill to forgive State of Emergency days
Received today (Thursday) from Dr. Lori Tubergen Clark, NCRESA Superintendent. “This has been a crazy week for the snow day legislation. But today, the Senate unanimously passed HB4206 and did give it immediate effect. The House is expected to send the bill to the Governor for her approval this afternoon. “This means that for this school year, districts may request days that school was canceled during the state of emergency to be forgiven. Those dates are specifically January 29 through February 2.”  Business to open on Thursday
In the fall of 2017 the White Cloud City Council voted to allow Medical Marijuana businesses in the city and in mid-December the new state regulations took effect allowing for such venues. Nearly a year and a half later after many negotiations and a lengthy licensing process that involved delay after delay White River Wellness finally opens their doors on Thursday May 2 and the first dispensary makes its debut in Newaygo County. Located on the northern edge of the city on M-37 the facility will serve what is estimated at over 1500 card carriers in Newaygo County and countless others from the region. Another dispensary is set to open next month in Brooks Township just south of the city of Newaygo.  House, Senate wrangle in search of a solution
Snow days. We had a lot of them this winter. Some districts were closed more than 20 times during this winter including during the 4-day state of emergency that saw governmental offices as well as private businesses close up shop due to the weather. With schools required to provide 180 days (1098 hours) of instruction to students, not fulfilling this requirement could result in the forfeiture of a portion of the school’s state aid. The first six days or the equivalent number of hours that students are not in the classroom due to snow days or other weather or natural emergencies are waived and included as hours of instruction. Superintendents can apply for a waiver that allows them to cancel three additional days of school under certain circumstances. House Bill 4206 would amend the act and require the Department of Education, for 2018-2019 only, to count the four days that were included in the governor’s state of emergency earlier this year as days and hours of pupil instruction. On Tuesday the State Senate unanimously approved a bill Tuesday to forgive the four snow days that occurred during a state-declared emergency and not require them to be made up, but a procedural snafu involving a conflict over compensation for hourly employees has delayed it and it was sent back to the House. State Sen. Jon Bumstead on Tuesday voted in favor of legislation giving flexibility to schools who missed more than the nine allotted snow days during this winter’s harsh weather. “I supported this bill to provide much-needed relief for schools due to this year’s extreme weather, but since none of the Democrats would support immediate effect on this legislation, it won’t actually help schools when they need it,” said Bumstead. “Every senator voted in favor of this legislation, but failure to approve immediate effect knowingly delays implementation to the end of our legislative term and effectively denies schools the forgiveness of snow days.” “It’s really disappointing that such a simple bill aimed at helping our schools had to become a victim of political games,” Bumstead said. “I know some districts that have had upward of 20 snow days, and some districts will already be going well into the summer. This bill would have simply eliminated some of the burden on teachers, students and parents this summer.” Today the House passed the bill including immediate effect and now it will be sent back to the Senate for another vote, possibly as soon as tomorrow (Thursday). Local State Representative Scott Van Singel was one of two Republicans who voted against the bill that passed by a 56-53 margin. “My concerns were with the total number of days that students had missed,” said Representative VanSingel. “ The state currently allows six days and schools can apply for a waiver for an additional 3 days- a total of nine. Most schools greatly exceeded that total this year and were requesting additional relief. The bill offered relief for the days which were declared "state emergency days" While I understand that these were some of the coldest days Michigan has seen in years and not suitable for attending school, the overall problem is that the students have missed as many as 3-4 weeks of education in many districts. “Forgiving additional days does nothing to help the students catch up. While I understand most students and educators do not want the school year to stretch into the middle of the summer, at some point we have to draw a line and stick with a minimum number of instructional days if we truly value education. I understand I was in the minority with this vote, but I have a passion for education and no one was able to explain to me how this bill would further student success and opportunity.” “it would have been much easier to follow the caucus and vote yes, however, I do believe that this is bad policy and sets a bad precedent for future snow days “It is already May 1 and we continue to wait for a resolution, if any, from our legislators,” said Dr Lori Tubergen Clark, NCRESA Superintendent.“Meanwhile, our families are understandably moving forward with summer plans. “Currently, we are planning for no resolution from Lansing and scheduling the required make up days from the extreme weather we experienced this winter. We needed instructional time with our students prior to Michigan’s high stakes testing in April and snow days took weeks of instructional time away. With few air conditioned school buildings, pushing students later and later into the summer reaches a point of diminished returns.” |
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