Gunnard's Greetings

Grand Haven took first place and White Pines Middle School placed 10th - in the Science-Olympiad as they now advance to the Nationals.

Lakeshore MIddle School adn White Pines Middle school returned to the Science Olympiead State Tournament for the 13th consecutive year as well as Grand Haven High School returned for their 25th consecutive year. The GHHS and Lakeshore teams now advance to the National tournament on May 22 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL. This will be the 20th trip to the national tournament for GHHS as they ahve taken 13 state champioinships in the past 16 years!

GHHS students that earned first -place medals were Elizabeth Shay and Blake Shultz. (Anatomy and Physiology), Jared Sutherland and Lucas Wilder (Elevated Bridge, Erik Johnson and Jared Sutherland (Moustrap Vehicle) and Nathan Kelly and Dan Whisman (Remote Sensing ).

Five Grand Haven High School students received scholoarships to the University of Illinois as a result of their effort's at the National Tournament held there.

The GHHS team finished SECOND place for the scond consecutive year. Centerville (Ohio) HS took home the gold for the second straight division C Championship. GHHS finished with 21 total points and medaled in 10 events. Lakeshore Middle School finished seventh place in the Division B and received 6 medals. Coach Nate Mihalek said "I think we have a proud tradition of Science Olympiad here in GH and I think our high school and middle schooll represented it well."

Dan/Billie Ann Gimborys, Phyliss Heyboer Sikkenga, Lois VanderWal Mieras - - SL Holiday Inn 50th Class Reunion

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We Do Care

Please take the time to drop a line to those not feeling well. A card or short note does wonders to lift ones spirits.

1. Robert Lyndon, The Park in Plano, Rm # 221B, 3208 Thunderbird Ln., Plano, TX 75075

2. Ernamae Wills Weidner, 5130 Galena Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80918

3. Richard Race. (Barbara Brinkert Race's husband, 321 Grand Avenue, Grand Haven, 49417

Thanks for the answer to Jay's football jersey number and the year he played. I had a few who found Jay's information, but the Strang's did some research in bringing us up to date on Jay and other important information. Here is their note:

We wanted to pass along to Carolyn and any other interested football fans of the early 50's what Tom Streng, # 65/60 remembered from his illustrious years as a Buccaneer. The picture Carolyn sent was taken at Ferry School during Football season - Fall 1950 when Jay was a junior - he wore Number 55. When they were seniors in Fall of 51 - the team went 5-3 .. the best record since 1948 - we laid the groundwork for the class of 53 that went undefeated...In our senior year, Jay quarterbacked wearing number 54 and threw 2 touchdown passes to Tom #60 and Nick Essening - fullback pass to Tom netted another TD ~ some things like Buccaneer football, you never forget!

as an aside...Ferry is just across the street from our house on Pennoyer...Muriel Streng, Tom's dad went to Ferry School, Tom attended Ferry for a few years before

going over to St. Patricks and all his eleven kids went to Ferry and now our daughter, Kathleen is teaching 1st grade there. Ferry Field was also the place Bob VanHorssen chose to propose to Tom's aunt, Virginia in 1945. Aunt "Jane" just passed away Apr. 25...the last of that generation of the Raskiewicz clan from 1400 Columbus. 3 cheers for the East End!!! Best wishes to all, Tom and Sabina Streng

Thanks Tom and Sabina for taking the time to do this....I've passed the data on to Carolyn and thanks to a few others that researched for the correct answer.

MICHIGAN MY MICHIGAN

Michigan Week, which was celebrated May 15-21 needs some acknowledgement even by those of us who only live here part time. SO, in the spirit of the week which was established in 1954, we offer the following 10 reasons to celebrate.

10. We've got a lot more lakes than MInnesota, land of 10,000 lakes. There are more than 11,000 inland lakes in Michigan and 36,000 miles of streams!

9. Did you know that no matter where you are in Michigan, you're within 85 miles of one of the Great Lakes. Michigan has the longest freshwater shoreline in the world and more shoreline than any state except Alaska.

8. Michigan has 116 lighthouse, more than any other state.

7. Some of the longest (1,000 ft. long) built freight carriers in the world operate on the Great Lakes and a few come in to Muskegon.

6. Michigan is the 2nd most agriculturally diverse state in the nation after California, raising more than 200 different crops. Michigan leads the nation in the production of blueberries, dry beans, tart cherries, cucumbers for pickles and squash. Second in the nation in carrots, celery, third for apples and asparagus, fourth for sugar beets, grapes, sweet cherries and regular cucumbers.

5. Grand Rapids was the first city to add floride to its drinking water in the world in 1945.

4. Michigan was the first state to provide in its constitution for the establishment of public libraries.

3. You can listen to music either created in Michigan or by musicians with Michigan ties. Such artists are: Anita Baker, Diana Ross, Della Reese, Madonna, Stevie Wonder, Bob Seger and Ted Nugent.

2. Michigan has the largest state park and state forest system in the nation with 78 state parks, 19 state recreation areas and 6 state forests.

1. A poem entitiled "Michigan"

God Knitted a mitten of Sand, Rock and Lime

Made a foundation to last for all time

He planted its palm with hemlock and pine

then blessed it with rain and golden sunshine

He gathered its forests and flowered its fields

gave it a history of automobiles

In all the world there's no other land

that God himself patternd from his own left hand!

Because I have the ability to insert photo's, I will from time to time be inserting more than usual. I hope you enjoy seeing them.

A personal note to all classmates from Bob Clink- -

I just recently received some fantastic news. My oncologist says I have 'such a good remission that Leukemia and Lymphoma are NO longer visible in my blood!" Needless to say, "I am elated." Thanks to the man upstairs and ALL who had good wishes and prayers for me.

Sincerely,

Bob Clink

A memory from the past..........

Indulus

Indulis and Myrna Olson Liepins

The Grand Haven Township board is expected to make a zoining change that would make it easier for residents to own hens in certain cases. This has been an ongoing subject when a family approached the board asking for permission to raise chickens, but not roosters. It was defeated by the board but they have since put restrictions and will now be allowed if you have more than 1 acre and aren't in a housing development location. So, if you reside in the township, your neighbors might start rasing new pets.

Harry & Jan Parcheta

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Do you remember when this building graced the corner of Washington and Water?

Matt

Matt & Joyce Pellegrom 50th Reunion

County Bldg. Almost a year after people began whisking thier way past metal deterctors inside the new Ottawa County Courthouse, the downtown GH landmark was finally welcomed into the community with a large open house.
Construction on the 117,710-sq. ft. facility began August 2007. The county officially began to occupy the building on June 22, 2009. From start to completion, the entire project took just over 26 months. The old courthouse, constructed in 1965 was demolished and is now the parking lot for the new facility. The large sign across the facade is lit - it's a great addtion to the building.

Chuck

Ted Krause, Dan Gimborys, Walt Bessinger, Chuck Arnold, Doug Bethke,

SL Holiday Inn 50th Reunion

Top of the Charts

National attention is once again shining on residents in western Ottawa county, where they can feel good--and safe---about their options to be physically healthy. The Grand Haven-- Holland region ranked at the top of 187 metro areas in proficind 'basic necessities,' such as a safe place to exercise and access to fresh porduce, according to results of recently released data by the Gallop -Healthways Well-Being Index. It reallyk reinforces the quality of life that we have in this community and it gets the word out about it said the President of the Chamber of Commerce Grand Haven-Spring Lake-Ferrysburg. In the survey, the Grand Haven-Holland region erceived an 89.3 basic access index score. This score is a 13-item measure of Americans' access to basic necessities in the cities or areas where they live. Living here just gets better and better!!

Roger & Ernamae Wills Weidner _____________________________________________________________

On These Days in Grand Haven History

June 10, 1935 : Mary A White arrived in GH from Massachusetts to join her sister Amanda Ferry, and became the first teacher in the Ferry's pioneer venture.

June 23, 1835: At the rapids (Grand Rapids)Indians and whites met to plan the treaty of 1836 that ceded the land N. of the Grand River to the Straits , to the U.S.

JUNE 22, 1837: The first burial took place at the village's cemetery. (Central Park)

June 21, 1872: In early GH, mail was handled in private homes and businesses. The first Post Office was built in 1872 at 100 Washington Avenue, today's location the Rosebud bistro.

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balloons June Birthdays !!!

June 12 / Carolyn Casemier
June 27 / Ernamae Wills Weidner

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The darkest hour in any mans's life is when he sits down to plan how to get money with out earning it.

Thanks to Indulis for sharing his two classic photo's. Do you have ones to share, if so, I'd be interested in putting them in the newsletter. Certainly the girls have scrapbooks with some classic oldies. They are fun to look at and even greater enjoyment to remember those HS years.

Jack Bringardner, Pat Urbanik, Lynn Janssen, Bonnie Strange, Sally Walwood, Gil VanWelden

This is a wonderful old photo........ ...........are you in this picture?

This will put a close on this months news and as always, thanks for your continued interest.

Until next month,

Gunnard

Feel free to send in a recent photo and/ or tell us what you've been up to... gcoslu@yahoo.com


gcoslu@yahoo.com	Gunnard's Greetings Grand Haven High School Class of 1952 Newsletter Created for the enjoyment of the Grand Haven Class of 1952
>> Back <<	June 2010 Remember to fly your flag - - Have a safe Memorial Weekend Grand Haven took first place and White Pines Middle School placed 10th - in the Science-Olympiad as they now advance to the Nationals. Lakeshore MIddle School adn White Pines Middle school returned to the Science Olympiead State Tournament for the 13th consecutive year as well as Grand Haven High School returned for their 25th consecutive year. The GHHS and Lakeshore teams now advance to the National tournament on May 22 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL. This will be the 20th trip to the national tournament for GHHS as they ahve taken 13 state champioinships in the past 16 years! GHHS students that earned first -place medals were Elizabeth Shay and Blake Shultz. (Anatomy and Physiology), Jared Sutherland and Lucas Wilder (Elevated Bridge, Erik Johnson and Jared Sutherland (Moustrap Vehicle) and Nathan Kelly and Dan Whisman (Remote Sensing ). 2010 Science Olympiad GHHS Rockets to Scond Place Finish in the Nationals Five Grand Haven High School students received scholoarships to the University of Illinois as a result of their effort's at the National Tournament held there. The GHHS team finished SECOND place for the scond consecutive year. Centerville (Ohio) HS took home the gold for the second straight division C Championship. GHHS finished with 21 total points and medaled in 10 events. Lakeshore Middle School finished seventh place in the Division B and received 6 medals. Coach Nate Mihalek said "I think we have a proud tradition of Science Olympiad here in GH and I think our high school and middle schooll represented it well." Dan/Billie Ann Gimborys, Phyliss Heyboer Sikkenga, Lois VanderWal Mieras - - SL Holiday Inn 50th Class Reunion __________________________________________________ We Do Care Please take the time to drop a line to those not feeling well. A card or short note does wonders to lift ones spirits. 1. Robert Lyndon, The Park in Plano, Rm # 221B, 3208 Thunderbird Ln., Plano, TX 75075 2. Ernamae Wills Weidner, 5130 Galena Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80918 3. Richard Race. (Barbara Brinkert Race's husband, 321 Grand Avenue, Grand Haven, 49417 Thanks for the answer to Jay's football jersey number and the year he played. I had a few who found Jay's information, but the Strang's did some research in bringing us up to date on Jay and other important information. Here is their note: We wanted to pass along to Carolyn and any other interested football fans of the early 50's what Tom Streng, # 65/60 remembered from his illustrious years as a Buccaneer. The picture Carolyn sent was taken at Ferry School during Football season - Fall 1950 when Jay was a junior - he wore Number 55. When they were seniors in Fall of 51 - the team went 5-3 .. the best record since 1948 - we laid the groundwork for the class of 53 that went undefeated...In our senior year, Jay quarterbacked wearing number 54 and threw 2 touchdown passes to Tom #60 and Nick Essening - fullback pass to Tom netted another TD ~ some things like Buccaneer football, you never forget! as an aside...Ferry is just across the street from our house on Pennoyer...Muriel Streng, Tom's dad went to Ferry School, Tom attended Ferry for a few years before going over to St. Patricks and all his eleven kids went to Ferry and now our daughter, Kathleen is teaching 1st grade there. Ferry Field was also the place Bob VanHorssen chose to propose to Tom's aunt, Virginia in 1945. Aunt "Jane" just passed away Apr. 25...the last of that generation of the Raskiewicz clan from 1400 Columbus. 3 cheers for the East End!!! Best wishes to all, Tom and Sabina Streng Thanks Tom and Sabina for taking the time to do this....I've passed the data on to Carolyn and thanks to a few others that researched for the correct answer. MICHIGAN MY MICHIGAN Michigan Week, which was celebrated May 15-21 needs some acknowledgement even by those of us who only live here part time. SO, in the spirit of the week which was established in 1954, we offer the following 10 reasons to celebrate. 10. We've got a lot more lakes than MInnesota, land of 10,000 lakes. There are more than 11,000 inland lakes in Michigan and 36,000 miles of streams! 9. Did you know that no matter where you are in Michigan, you're within 85 miles of one of the Great Lakes. Michigan has the longest freshwater shoreline in the world and more shoreline than any state except Alaska. 8. Michigan has 116 lighthouse, more than any other state. 7. Some of the longest (1,000 ft. long) built freight carriers in the world operate on the Great Lakes and a few come in to Muskegon. 6. Michigan is the 2nd most agriculturally diverse state in the nation after California, raising more than 200 different crops. Michigan leads the nation in the production of blueberries, dry beans, tart cherries, cucumbers for pickles and squash. Second in the nation in carrots, celery, third for apples and asparagus, fourth for sugar beets, grapes, sweet cherries and regular cucumbers. 5. Grand Rapids was the first city to add floride to its drinking water in the world in 1945. 4. Michigan was the first state to provide in its constitution for the establishment of public libraries. 3. You can listen to music either created in Michigan or by musicians with Michigan ties. Such artists are: Anita Baker, Diana Ross, Della Reese, Madonna, Stevie Wonder, Bob Seger and Ted Nugent. 2. Michigan has the largest state park and state forest system in the nation with 78 state parks, 19 state recreation areas and 6 state forests. 1. A poem entitiled "Michigan" God Knitted a mitten of Sand, Rock and Lime Made a foundation to last for all time He planted its palm with hemlock and pine then blessed it with rain and golden sunshine He gathered its forests and flowered its fields gave it a history of automobiles In all the world there's no other land that God himself patternd from his own left hand! Because I have the ability to insert photo's, I will from time to time be inserting more than usual. I hope you enjoy seeing them. A personal note to all classmates from Bob Clink- - I just recently received some fantastic news. My oncologist says I have 'such a good remission that Leukemia and Lymphoma are NO longer visible in my blood!" Needless to say, "I am elated." Thanks to the man upstairs and ALL who had good wishes and prayers for me. Sincerely, Bob Clink A memory from the past.......... Indulis and Myrna Olson Liepins The Grand Haven Township board is expected to make a zoining change that would make it easier for residents to own hens in certain cases. This has been an ongoing subject when a family approached the board asking for permission to raise chickens, but not roosters. It was defeated by the board but they have since put restrictions and will now be allowed if you have more than 1 acre and aren't in a housing development location. So, if you reside in the township, your neighbors might start rasing new pets. Harry & Jan Parcheta ________________________________________________________ Do you remember when this building graced the corner of Washington and Water? Matt & Joyce Pellegrom 50th Reunion Almost a year after people began whisking thier way past metal deterctors inside the new Ottawa County Courthouse, the downtown GH landmark was finally welcomed into the community with a large open house. Construction on the 117,710-sq. ft. facility began August 2007. The county officially began to occupy the building on June 22, 2009. From start to completion, the entire project took just over 26 months. The old courthouse, constructed in 1965 was demolished and is now the parking lot for the new facility. The large sign across the facade is lit - it's a great addtion to the building. Ted Krause, Dan Gimborys, Walt Bessinger, Chuck Arnold, Doug Bethke, SL Holiday Inn 50th Reunion Top of the Charts National attention is once again shining on residents in western Ottawa county, where they can feel good--and safe---about their options to be physically healthy. The Grand Haven-- Holland region ranked at the top of 187 metro areas in proficind 'basic necessities,' such as a safe place to exercise and access to fresh porduce, according to results of recently released data by the Gallop -Healthways Well-Being Index. It reallyk reinforces the quality of life that we have in this community and it gets the word out about it said the President of the Chamber of Commerce Grand Haven-Spring Lake-Ferrysburg. In the survey, the Grand Haven-Holland region erceived an 89.3 basic access index score. This score is a 13-item measure of Americans' access to basic necessities in the cities or areas where they live. Living here just gets better and better!! Roger & Ernamae Wills Weidner _____________________________________________________________ On These Days in Grand Haven History June 10, 1935 : Mary A White arrived in GH from Massachusetts to join her sister Amanda Ferry, and became the first teacher in the Ferry's pioneer venture. June 23, 1835: At the rapids (Grand Rapids)Indians and whites met to plan the treaty of 1836 that ceded the land N. of the Grand River to the Straits , to the U.S. JUNE 22, 1837: The first burial took place at the village's cemetery. (Central Park) June 21, 1872: In early GH, mail was handled in private homes and businesses. The first Post Office was built in 1872 at 100 Washington Avenue, today's location the Rosebud bistro. ________________________________________________________________ June Birthdays !!! June 12 / Carolyn Casemier June 27 / Ernamae Wills Weidner ________________________________________________________________ The darkest hour in any mans's life is when he sits down to plan how to get money with out earning it. Thanks to Indulis for sharing his two classic photo's. Do you have ones to share, if so, I'd be interested in putting them in the newsletter. Certainly the girls have scrapbooks with some classic oldies. They are fun to look at and even greater enjoyment to remember those HS years. Jack Bringardner, Pat Urbanik, Lynn Janssen, Bonnie Strange, Sally Walwood, Gil VanWelden This is a wonderful old photo........ ...........are you in this picture? This will put a close on this months news and as always, thanks for your continued interest. Until next month, Gunnard Feel free to send in a recent photo and/ or tell us what you've been up to... gcoslu@yahoo.com

June 2010