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Village
Spring / Summer 2015ISSUE NUMBER FOUR
Hello customers, residents of Spring Lake, Grand Haven, Ferrysburg, Fruitport, Coopersville and Norton Shores AND visitors to our community...
Welcome to Issue IV, Spring/Summer of Village Appetite, a local
publication created by Sara Rathbun and Oran Rankin, owners
of Village Baker in Spring Lake and the Baker’s Wife in Grand
Haven. This magazine is designed to help create a connection
between you, the reader, and the small and truly fantastic
businesses, services and organizations right here in your
local community.
This publication is printed and mailed twice annually to 18,000
residents like you. All of the businesses in this magazine share
the cost of publishing, printing and mailing this magazine
so that they might share their “stories” with you, their local
customer base. The professionals in this publication are not at
all “corporate.” We are your next-door neighbors. You will see
us “behind the counter” and throughout the community. We are
entrepreneurs, taking a financial risk and carving a niche in
order to better serve your needs.
We sincerely hope you enjoy our magazine.
4 Community Banking 5 Art for Everyday Life
6 Lovely Gift Items
7 Answers for Aging
8 Sara’sRecommended Professionals
9 Memories for a Lifetime
10 Age is Only a Number
12 Feast for Your Eyes
14 A Pig Tale
15 A Country Home on Beautiful Land
16 Twist and Shout!
17 Oran’sAudiophileReport
18 Mindful Healing ParkingLotUpdate
19 BreadRepurposed
20 WeAllScreamforIceCream
21 Newest Business to the Village
22 We’veGotYourCornered
in this issue
Fall 2013 Spring2014 Fall 2014
VillageAppetiteCreditsEditor In Chief: Sara RathbunContributing Editor: Oran RankinGraphic Design: Todd JohnsonPhotography: Todd JohnsonCopy Taster: Bruce BuursmaProfessional contact information for the above-mentioned professionals is available at Village Baker
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An Update from the Baker’s WifeThis July, Village Baker will be celebrating the completion of its
fourth year in business, and the Baker’s Wife in Grand Haven
will be turning two. Similar to raising small children, our sense
of “time” seems to exist in a dual perception. On the one hand,
it seems amazing that four years have gone by so quickly. Oran
and I have a blended family of four children, and when we
opened they were finishing high school and starting college.
Now they all are independent adults living out of state. Since
we opened we have more than tripled not only our physical
foot print, but also our number of employees and our sales.
But when reflecting on all of the specific steps, and struggles,
the numerous projects, and countless changes we have
experienced, four years does not seem nearly enough time to
have gotten us to this point. Oran and I are quite happy to feel
so deeply rooted in this community as “the local bakery.”
If you have not been to the Baker’s Wife yet this year, we
encourage you to pay us a visit. We purchased a fabulous
espresso machine, expanded both our dining and retail area,
added Ashby Sterling and Ice Box Brand, both Michigan-made
ice-cream, and we will be preparing pretzel sandwiches to order.
At Village Baker, enjoy new breakfast lunch and pizza
menu items, new catering offerings including pretzel slider
sandwiches. A remodeled parking lot along with a north
entrance patio for your al fresco dining pleasure have been
added. And...drum roll please...we welcome back the bakery
shake! What is a bakery shake? Your choice of a long list of
flavors with a double shot of espresso in a milk shake. Giddyup!
Oran and I thank you most sincerely for your patronage and
support. We look forward to seeing you at both stores this
summer. We will do our best to ensure that you and your
summer guests have a wonderful experience at both stores.
Sara and Oran
Village Baker617 E. Savidge, Spring Lake, MI 49456616.935.7312 • villagebaker.usMon - Thur 7:00 am - 8:00 pm • Fri - Sat 7:00 am - 9:00 pmSun 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
the Baker’s Wife107 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417616.935.7757Mon - Thur 7:30 am - 7:00 pm • Fri - Sat 7:30 am - 9:00 pmSun 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
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“When people bank at Community
Shores, they are bringing their
economic power to bear on our
local economy.”
Muskegon(231) 780-1800
Norton Shores(231) 780-1800
Grand Haven(616) 844-5600
North Muskegon(231) 780-1880
Member FDIC
Community Banking …. a highly personal journey Do you recall your first banking experience? Did your mom or dad open a savings account for you? Or maybe at Christmas or on your birthday, Grandpa gave you a crisp dollar bill to put into your account, telling you to “save this for a rainy day.” I remember my first “real experience” with a banker. I asked my Dad for help buying my first car. He agreed and we hopped in his car and drove to our local community bank. As we entered the branch, I headed toward the teller window, but my Dad headed to the Branch Manager’s office. A little confused, I turned and followed him. Once in the Manager’s Office, my father said “This is my son and he’s interested in buying a car and needs help with a loan.” The manager took my loan application, talked to me about a few options, drew up the papers and I walked out the door with a cashier’s check and a monthly payment of $88.12. It may have been my first experience with true adulthood, but it became a lifelong lesson in finance. Every month when I walked into that branch office to painfully make my monthly payment, that same Branch Manager asked me how my car was doing and how things were going for me. Over the next few years, I began to look forward to my branch visits and I began to see that Manager as more than a banker…he became my banking partner. Some of the advice I gained from that Manager was invaluable. It was community banking at its best and it made a worthwhile and lasting impression on me.
Nine years later, when I was hired as a Management Trainee for a bank in Grand Rapids, I thought about that banker in my home town. He was a Community Banker who demonstrated pride, caring and service. The mission of Community Bankers is the same as it always has been … to serve the people and businesses in their area and to help the local community grow and prosper.
With the advancement of technology and regulations, the way Community Banking is delivered has changed over the years but the friendly service offered by a local person, capable of making on-the-spot decisions is still part of the bedrock that makes local banking vital to the communities it serves.
I am proud to say that Community Shores Bank is one of more than 6,000 community banks across America.
We take our responsibility to be a community leader very seriously. When someone chooses our bank it makes a substantial impact on the economy around us. The majority of money an individual earns during his or her lifetime will be deposited into our bank, and that in turn allows Community Shores to make loans and investments in our own market. If someone chooses to bank with a national or regional presence, those deposits are invested in securities and activities that may have no bearing on our local community. However, when people bank at Community Shores, they are bringing their economic power to bear on our local economy.
Establishing a new banking relationship is an important step for any individual or business. Choosing the right bank can have a major impact on your financial well-being. At Community Shores, we like to know our customers, not just by their account numbers, but by actually listening to their needs of
today and dreams for tomorrow. What we hear from customers is translated into products specifically tailored for our local market. We believe in our community and we are flexible in evaluating a borrower’s credit standing, especially when there are extenuating circumstances. Over time, as we get to know each other, we hope to build a long and trusting bond. It really comes down to talented bankers working with people to make life better for all. That’s what we do.
A handful of us started Community Shores in 1999, and today, with over 70 employees, and four FDIC insured branches in Muskegon and Northern Ottawa counties,
we continue to stand strong with over $180 million in assets.
If you have an interest in learning more about Community Shores Bank, please call our branch location closest to you, and give Community Shores the opportunity to be your “banking partner.”
Written by Bob Jacobs, Senior Vice President 231.780.1810, [email protected]
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“What one does is what counts and not
what one had the intention of doing.”
-Pablo Picasso
C2C...ART FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE
C2C Gallery offers “art for your everyday life,” an ever-changing collection of handmade objects from more than 35 widely recognized Michigan artists. Owner Cyndi Casemier, herself an artist and professional potter, offers art to the local community that is not only beautiful to look at, but also can be used as fully functional objects you interact with every day. From the one-of-a-kind mugs, bowls and other ceramics which are microwave and dishwasher-safe, to beautiful hand-painted scarves, C2C Gallery offers many unique gift ideas, and a wide variety of art for your everyday life. In downtown Grand Haven, you can find us located on Washington Street across from the Baker’s Wife between MACkite and Grand Haven’s Brew House.
In addition to the ceramics, photography, paintings, jewelry, glass, sculpture and textiles available at the gallery, C2C also plays host to many local artistic and fund-raising events, and offers live music on the first Friday evening of each month. First Fridays have grown into Grand Haven’s First Friday Art Hop. You can find artists in more than 20 locations each First Friday of the month between 6 and 8 p.m.
Founder and ceramic artist Cyndi Casemier has a working studio at the gallery, and several times a week she can be seen working with clay or throwing pots on her wheel. Cyndi creates porcelain pottery using glazes and textures that reflect our waterfront community. Bring the family down to see how clay becomes art, and take home a piece of West Michigan art.
When you visit C2C, you will always find something new. The gallery staff is knowledgeable on all the artists that we represent, and in fact several staff members are artists who have work for sale at the gallery.
Bob Walma is one of our fine photographers and has a wide range of images from West Michigan. Bob has participated in Art Walk and has received awards from numerous sources for his work.
Another artist and staffer, Christi Dreese, is a well-known painter and has won several Michigan awards. Her work has found a home in private homes, cottages and business settings. We have a great selection of her paintings in many sizes and frames.
C2C....Art for your everyday life616-935-7337c2cgallery.com
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People often ask me how I choose my merchandise mix. I have not done any marketing research. In fact, my merchandise selections are quite simply items that I love for one reason or another, and thus I enjoy sharing them with my customers.
If you ever visit my house, you might notice that none of my dishes match, but they are all lovely. So at the bakery you will find cute coffee mugs, printed soup bowls and smaller “granola bowls” all having different designs and colors. Hand bags, paper lanterns, coin purses, and clever gift items (many with a “laugh” included) can also be found at both bakeries.
The colorful tablecloths at the bakery are a personal favorite of mine. The fabric is from France and it is marvelously unique. The rich colors and classic designs are preserved in an acrylic coating. They clean beautifully with a simple damp wash cloth and rarely need to be laundered. I have owned my French tablecloth for 15 years. It is still gorgeous and unfaded! These tablecloths make ideal wedding, shower or birthday gifts for that special person. Their look and feel can be appreciated on all of the tables in our dining room. Come take a look!
Our baskets are from Ghana, West Africa. They are hand-made by a community of people who earn living wages for their basket-weaving craft. They are sturdy, colorful, practical, reasonably priced and have a leather handle providing comfort when toting heavier contents.
Locally made items can also be found at both Village Baker and the Baker’s Wife. M-Salt, Mrs. Dogs Mustard, “In Great Taste” Hot Fudge, Sugar Bin Maple Syrup, Village Baker-made granola and biscotti, your favorite coffee from our three local roasters, cutting boards made in Zeeland and Michigan gift items from “Tandem for Two,” a local Spring Lake Village business, line the shelves.
Lovely Items for Sale at Both Bakeries...
Village Baker
617 E. SavidgeSpring Lake, MI616.935.7312
the Baker’s Wife107 Washington Ave.Grand Haven, MI616.935.7757
Our community offers numerous options for senior care, but how does one begin to learn about all these options and what might be right for you or your family? Meet Tina Butler, a local eldercare advisor who has spent her entire 27-year career caring for older adults. Right out of college, Tina accepted her first professional position as director of dietary services at a local nursing facility. Tina explains, “What I thought would be a stepping-stone job became the most rewarding professional role. I decided to make a life-long career out of it, and I love it!”
At Comfort Keepers, Tina and her staff offer free consultations for seniors and their families to help them understand what all of their care and housing options are now and in the future. They have the tools, resources and ask the right questions to help families develop a plan that they feel really good about.
Whatever your needs, concerns and desires, we can help you explore the options that are best for you. If you desire to stay at home, Comfort Keepers can provide trained home health aide professionals. The Spring Lake Comfort Keepers® offers a full range of in-home care including companionship, housekeeping personal care in addition to nursing services to provide seniors with just the right amount of support for independent living at home. For those looking to downsize, FREE senior housing assistance is available as well.
Call Tina today to schedule a meeting. She would love to meet you at her office or at Village Baker. She also would like to invite you to a Comfort Keepers “Meet and Greet” at Village Baker with complimentary pie and ice cream on Tuesday, June 23, between 3 and 4 p.m. Please call and tell us you are coming!
Tina’s phone number is 616-846-589018000 Cove St., Spring Lake, MIwww.comfortkeepers.com
Understanding all your options just got easier
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My name is Cheryl, and gardening is the love of my life! I have been sharing my passion as a grower and retailer for the past nine years.
I have greenhouses and a retail “showroom” of over 2,000 plants for sale on my property in Fruitport Township. Many of my customers also visit me at the Muskegon Farmers Market on Saturdays.
I also offer free, at-home shopping for
purchases of $100 or more. Simply give me an idea of what you think you need and I’ll show up at your door with lots of plants in my big, ugly truck!
605-252-12094738 E. Fruitport Road
Fruitport, Michigan
Tues - Thurs: 2-8pmSat: 3-8pm
Sun: Noon-8pm
PA I N T
Sara’s Recommended Professionals:
Doug Taylor is a “detail” painter for the challenging paint jobs and perfectionist customer. From furniture and cabinetry, to large interior projects, Doug is my resource when I have a job that requires a meticulous painter with excellent skills.
Call him at 616-634-2161. You will be happy with his workmanship.
Need a good boat guy? Call Greg. He’s the go-to guy if you need to restore your wooden boat or repair your glass sailboat or motor craft. He fixes engines and offers mobile service when you need him to come to you. He provides winter boat storage, and puts your vessel in the water when you are ready to cruise or set sail once again in the spring.
We know him well at both bakeries. He is our on-call expert who has a knack for just about any project or repair job.
Greg, the Boat Guy Boat Service Center • 616-638-3732www.theboatservicecenter.com
j r b i d, l l c . - c r e a t i v e c o n s u l t a n t
specializing in interior design of whole homes or by room for residential and commercial projects.jennifer, jrbid, llc. offers design-project management for new home construction, home remodel, and home renovations.
other design services include: paint color selections for interior and exterior, creative landscape consult, event
design and planning in home or venue.contact: jennifer at [email protected] to inquire on
services related to your specific design project or event. jrbid, llc. provides a 1/2 hour free on-site design consult
in order to provide you with a design proposal.
616-499-8490 118 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI 49456
Wouldn’t you agree? While the internet has given us countless useful amenities, our computers still lack customer-service skills and a general understanding of what we need! So when you plan your next flight, trip or vacation, consider calling Lori, Michele or Tina at Cruise & Travel Experts to save time and money, and… well… enjoy a better trip!
Let us handle the detailsWe all have spent hours, even days online trying to find the best vacation value. Having your own travel pro means you call them with your needs and they do all of the tedious work for you. And if your plans require any coordinating or have even slightly complex itineraries, using a travel expert to take care of all the details is definitely the way to go. Cruise & Travel Experts can add a pre-cruise hotel stay, coordinate multiple travelers in different states, even help to plan a special celebration on your trip. You name it! The internet advertises special vacation offers, but if you are not familiar with the particulars and packages like a travel advisor is, you may actually be missing a better value. Using a travel expert will alert you to early booking discounts, special fares, and valuable exclusive offers from suppliers. Unlike online purchases, travel professionals also can give you additional amenities like room upgrades, food and beverage credits, spa credits or complimentary specialty dining reservations.
You have questions...we have answersCruise & Travel agents offer their professional, expert knowledge to find exactly what you need. They research solutions for you based on your needs, often presenting options you did not know you had. They are there to help you with your important questions, like “Will I need a travel visa?” or “How much time do I need to give myself to get to the airport on my return flight?” Travel advisors can offer their friendly, personal service while making your plans, and while on vacation, keep them on speed dial! If you run into a problem during your vacation such as a cancelled flight, they are just a phone call away to help get you rebooked or refunded. While others have to wait in lines or on hold, your advisor will be working behind the scenes to fix the problem for you. It’s reassuring to be working with a real, live, local person. Cruise & Travel Experts would like to make your vacation memorable, in a good way! Stop in their downtown Spring Lake office on Savidge Street, call 616-842-4600, or visit cruiseandtravelexperts.com.
A well-planned vacation can give you MEMORIES FOR A LIFETIME
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A friend’s smile to greet you. A fragrant cup of tea and afresh, warm muffi n. Memories shared and new ones made.A stroll in a garden fi lled with fl owers and drenched in sunshine. After lunch maybe a fi eld trip … a dance lesson … a catnap in a cozy recliner with a tune you love playing softly. Choose from activities that nourish the mind, body and spirit in a safe environment. And, at the end of a pleasant day, a ride home to the people you love.
Where are you?
At The Little Red House, a premier, nonprofi t adult day center
serving Ottawa and Muskegon Counties with compassionate, affordable,
professional care in home-like surroundings Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
And, oh, how our home has grown! Thanks to a generous community, a $900,000 capital campaign is 94% complete, and our 1,600 square feet of space has nearly tripled.
Larger, roomier, sunnier, state-of-the-art … but still affordable and still every bit like being at home … with an opportunity for socialization, a renewed sense of purpose and an outlook for tomorrow.
A place where anyone age 18 or older … who either cannot, or ideally should not, be home alone all day … can have skilled, professional care, assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and shaving, a nutritious lunch enjoyed in the company of friends … and activities to keep them engaged and healthy.
311 E. Exchange Street • Spring Lake, MI 49456
www.thelittleredhouse.org
(616) 846-5720
Age is only a number. The participants atThe Little Red House are living proof.
Old. Young. Just Words.~Jack Benny
At
Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Age is only a number. The participants atThe Little And all for only $12 per hour … compared to home
health care at $23 per hour or around-the-clock home care at $550 per day.
The Little Red House welcomes participants for an hour, a morning, an afternoon, or the entire day; one to fi ve days a week.
Door-to-door transportation is available on our handicap-accessible bus.
Find out if The Little Red House is what you need to help someone you love to
age successfully and live fully.
Financial assistance is available for those who qualify, and Veterans may be eligible for assistance through the Veterans Administration.
Participants come to The Little Red House to spend
however much time they need to stay safe, healthy and happy…
and to LIVE every precious moment of life.
Are you a caregiver who could use some time to work, run
errands, volunteer, see friends and family, or simply recharge
your batteries?
We invite you to give us a call, then come visit, any time. Look
around. Speak to our medical supervisor. Attend a caregiver
support group or consult one-on-one with our licensed social
worker. Under our roof, you’ll fi nd a world of care, compassion,
support and peace of mind.
Village Appetite ad 11x17.indd 1 5/13/15 10:09 AM
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A friend’s smile to greet you. A fragrant cup of tea and afresh, warm muffi n. Memories shared and new ones made.A stroll in a garden fi lled with fl owers and drenched in sunshine. After lunch maybe a fi eld trip … a dance lesson … a catnap in a cozy recliner with a tune you love playing softly. Choose from activities that nourish the mind, body and spirit in a safe environment. And, at the end of a pleasant day, a ride home to the people you love.
Where are you?
At The Little Red House, a premier, nonprofi t adult day center
serving Ottawa and Muskegon Counties with compassionate, affordable,
professional care in home-like surroundings Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
And, oh, how our home has grown! Thanks to a generous community, a $900,000 capital campaign is 94% complete, and our 1,600 square feet of space has nearly tripled.
Larger, roomier, sunnier, state-of-the-art … but still affordable and still every bit like being at home … with an opportunity for socialization, a renewed sense of purpose and an outlook for tomorrow.
A place where anyone age 18 or older … who either cannot, or ideally should not, be home alone all day … can have skilled, professional care, assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and shaving, a nutritious lunch enjoyed in the company of friends … and activities to keep them engaged and healthy.
311 E. Exchange Street • Spring Lake, MI 49456
www.thelittleredhouse.org
(616) 846-5720
Age is only a number. The participants atThe Little Red House are living proof.
Old. Young. Just Words.~Jack Benny
At
Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Age is only a number. The participants atThe Little And all for only $12 per hour … compared to home
health care at $23 per hour or around-the-clock home care at $550 per day.
The Little Red House welcomes participants for an hour, a morning, an afternoon, or the entire day; one to fi ve days a week.
Door-to-door transportation is available on our handicap-accessible bus.
Find out if The Little Red House is what you need to help someone you love to
age successfully and live fully.
Financial assistance is available for those who qualify, and Veterans may be eligible for assistance through the Veterans Administration.
Participants come to The Little Red House to spend
however much time they need to stay safe, healthy and happy…
and to LIVE every precious moment of life.
Are you a caregiver who could use some time to work, run
errands, volunteer, see friends and family, or simply recharge
your batteries?
We invite you to give us a call, then come visit, any time. Look
around. Speak to our medical supervisor. Attend a caregiver
support group or consult one-on-one with our licensed social
worker. Under our roof, you’ll fi nd a world of care, compassion,
support and peace of mind.
Village Appetite ad 11x17.indd 1 5/13/15 10:09 AM
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Village Baker
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Village Baker
Baker’s Wifeand the
My mother, Sharon Rathbun, grew up in Ludington which at the time was a small town and not too terribly different from our happy community here in the Village of Spring Lake. She had four siblings, a goat named Lulu, a temperamental horse named Scarlet, a few chickens, several bee hives and a beloved pig named Petunia who behaved more like a dog. According to my mother, the pig followed all five children wherever they went. My grandfather was a railroad man, so their farm was not a means of income, but rather a healthier way to feed their family. And mom recalls that along with farm animals and a garden comes built-in chores for children. My mother, not at all resentful of the daily after-school work routine, believes that having farm animals instilled responsibility and fostered love and respect. And, as my mother stated, it kept the “gaggle” of children out of mischief.
I always have been a “back to the basics” sort of girl. And though I was raised in the village where we did not have farm animals, we did have a plentiful garden and my own set of chores to do. My family canned our lovely tomatoes because spaghetti was on the menu all winter long. We froze our green beans, and enjoyed our raspberry bushes and strawberry patch. Now that my children are grown, I have more time on my hands (well, except for my busy schedule at the bakery). I am developing a new interest in sustainability, specifically related to growing one’s own food. I also am interested in the possibility of having chickens as pets in the village and “productive” animals, like goats, when people have appropriate acreage.
The bakery has been donating the bread that comes back from the grocery stores to the Ripka family. They have hungry goats that love our bread, egg shells and vegetable
scraps. Learning about this family’s commitment to raising and growing their own food to feed their children is truly inspiring! Another local family, the Warners, raise their children along with chickens, two goats, rabbits and a friendly watch dog. And this summer they will have a few pigs on their 8-acre property, and the meat from these pigs will carry them through winter. I would like to start a discussion group, and I wonder if you will join me. I would like to discuss the following:
1. How to live healthier by growing your own herb and/or kitchen garden.
2. How to feed your family more organically and ethically considering the treatment of animals.
3. Having productive animals as “pets” in non-farmland zone areas (i.e. having chickens in the village or goats where people have an acre).
4. Learn about what other communities are doing to promote healthy living and sustainability.
5. Supporting the rights of small self-sustaining farmers who are living the dream of our forefathers in a noble effort to feed their families healthier and give their children the same experience my mother had and perhaps your parents or grandparents had, too.
Let’s get together and come up with other brilliant ideas!
Please join me Tuesday June 16, 6 -8 p.m. at Village Baker. I will invite a few growers, and together we can share our ideas!
Gale - Dale - Sharon - Valerie - PaulA Pig Tale
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draftre.com
Specializing in acreage and farmland
A Country Home on Beautiful LandFinding your ideal home is one of life’s most important experiences. If you are interested in buying a farmhouse with a barn and some acreage, it also can be a bit challenging. The Multiple Listing Service doesn’t properly support the selling features and unique search critera needed to find the right property. If you are thinking of buying or selling a farm house and acreage, please consider contacting Dave Draft. Working with farmers, farmland and acreage is his specialty.
Are you a landowner and know to whom you plan to sell your land?
There often are personal sales between neighbors where the buyers and sellers have known each other for years. These sales do not need negotiators, they need a professional land broker to help them finalize the transaction properly. David Draft provides this service at a fair-service cost.
David Draft lives in the Village of Spring Lake. He can meet with you at Village Baker to begin discussing your needs.
A Pig Tale
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Our pretzels are built on over 1,000 years of tradition. Made with only top-quality
patent flours, pure butter, fresh milk, brown sugar, baker’s yeast and sea salt, the
pretzels are then baked in the authentic Bavarian style by being dipped in sodium
hydroxide just before baking. And after just 14 minutes in a hot oven the pretzels
emerge with that great, deep-brown color and a mouth-watering aroma. Come find
out why so many of our international customers have declared our pretzels the best
they’ve ever had! Available every day, $2.00 each.
Twist and Shout:We’re Your Place for Pretzels
Village Baker
617 E. SavidgeSpring Lake, MI616.935.7312
the Baker’s Wife107 Washington Ave.Grand Haven, MI616.935.7757
Oran Rankin, THE Village Baker Malcolm Johnson, Village Kid
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Twist and Shout:We’re Your Place for Pretzels
This year’s Audio Expo North America was held at Chicago’s Westin O’Hare Hotel
from April 24-26. Sara and I had a lovely day listening to many state-of-the-art
stereos and meeting some of the colorful people behind the luxurious equipment.
ran’s Audiophile ReportOran’s Audiophile Report • Tunes to Dine To • ©2014 Oran Rankin, The Master B
read Baker
Side One1. Sourdough Melody - How I love to Watch You Rise
2. Yeastorama 3. French Kiss 4. Brioshe Smeosh
Side Two1. Mu�n Madness 2. C o�ee In Your Ear 3. Turn It Down
4. Sara’s Coming - Get to Work! 5. My Loaf Won’t Rise
By Oran Rankin, THE Village Baker
Great sound isn’t the domain only of the super rich. Sonist Audio’s Recital 2 bookshelf speaker ($2,295) was very musical with lots of verve!
Triode Corporation’s TRX-M845 monoblock amplifiers $22.5k/pair feature absolutely stunning construction, brilliant design, and the sublime organic sound that only the best vacuum-tube-based amplifiers can produce.
The sheer dynamic impact and ultimate accuracy
of the $250K Clearaudio Statement V2 was thrilling!
It was wonderful to meet Brad Lunde, whose company, Lone Mountain Audio, imports and distributes ATC loudspeakers and electronics. Known for their brutal honesty and visceral dynamics, the British-made loudspeakers are favorites of the professional recording industry. Sara and I own and love the smaller ATC SCM 19’s pictured.
What does a half million dollars of gear sound like? What does it look like? The flagship La Sphère from Cabasse and a full complement of electronics from Esoteric was truly a statement in audio excess. But the sound, wow! Sara is not quite ready to put a pair in our living room, however.
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The Absenger Cancer Education Foundationwww.AMACF.org | Suite A | 17212 Van Wagoner Road | Spring Lake MI
49456 | Phone: (616) 607-7360 | email: [email protected]
The Absenger Cancer Education Foundation (ACEF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity.
QIGONG
MINDFUL EATING
HYPNOSIS
“As a breast cancer patient, I benefit a great deal taking a meditation class with Werner at ACEF. He helps me deepen my understanding of meditation and its importance to my well being. I have increased my practice and can better handle life’s challenges.” *
-Gratefully, A.
“As a healthcare worker, I was in search of an outlet for the stressors that my role as a Hospice nurse entails on a daily basis.”
“Not too long after attending yoga classes at ACEF, I have noticed a significant change in my overall well-being. I have found that I have been able to apply a variety of the relaxation techniques taught by Karri, LPN, RYT to my everyday life and for this I am grateful.*
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Dear customers,
When Oran and I opened in July 2011, we had no idea so much drama would be attached to our parking lot! We also never would have guessed we would be spending over $60,000 on its renovation! Crazy, right? The fantastic outcome, however, shall be enjoyed for years to come! First, the north entrance now has a lovely barrier- free dining area that we have decided to call “the terrace.” This outside cafe is quiet, and I am in the process of planting its perimeter to bring “lush” to your leisure. We are also peeling away some narrow areas of the pavement in the parking lot where we can plant more greenery. Watch us grow flowers and kitchen garden herbs and veggies.
Last fall we had contracted the excavation of the northeasternmost area of our property where we now have a large water-retention pond. The entire parking lot slopes
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Several of our customers have asked us what we do with the bread we do not sell at Village Baker and the Baker’s Wife. Bread that does not sell off the shelves at each bakery is placed in our “Baked Fresh Yesterday” shopping cart and it is discounted by $1 per loaf. If these loaves do not sell, they are donated to
three different charities that all have their own on-site chest freezers. These charities include The People Center, MAP - Mission for Area People and the Ferrysburg Community Church - Food Pantry.
We sell our bread at Orchard Market in Spring Lake and Fruitport, Leppink’s in Ferrysburg, Sobie Meats in Walker, Frank’s Meats in Grand Haven and the Corner Markets on 148th in Spring Lake and across from Miss Lisa’s in Ferrysburg. The bread is sold on the shelves for a few days, but the unsold loaves are credited to the stores and returned to Village Baker. This bread is loaded into the goat bins that we have for Ripka Family Homestead, where we also re-purpose egg shells, veggie snippets and other compostable food scraps.
When our bread is too far beyond fresh for farm animals, the leftovers are tossed into the dumpster where upwards of 15 squirrels might be dining at any given time. For those of you
concerned for the booming population of squirrels, apologetically, we do accept partial responsibility.
If you manage a charity or raise hungry farm animals, feel free to contact us. As we grow, we may be able to service your needs as well!
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Repurposed!toward two drains with underground pipes that connect to the drainage basin. Overkill? Not really. I will never forget the time I was out back on a rainy day and there were two mallards swimming in the “lake” in our parking lot! So CUTE, but at the time, a bit concerning. :)
We still will have only one shared entrance and exit to the north entrance and parking area, but this is really no problem. Like I tell my customers... Village Baker makes French and Italian breads, Bavarian Pretzels and the British scones, but now we are even MORE like EUROPE with narrow roads and blind corners! Simply slow down, hug YOUR side of the road, use the European mirror on the post, and smile and wave to your neighbor as you pass! Fun and Neighborly!
The rest of the parking lot is seal coated and striped with lines so... drum roll please... we will know how and where to park!!! Isn’t that fantastic?
I want to thank all of you for putting up with our transitioning parking area for so long! I think I can proudly say that the parking lot finally looks “Village” and no longer “Hillbilly!”
Sincerely, Sara, the Baker’s Wife
Chris and Molly Morin of Whitehall, Michigan, began making ice cream bars with their three kids to sell in their traveling ice cream truck in April of 2013. It was that same summer that my teenage children and I discovered one of their cute chest freezers at an antique store called the
Hokey Pokey in Whitehall, and we were hooked! Last Spring, Chris and Molly agreed to put
an Ice Box chest freezer at both bakeries, Village Baker and the
Baker’s Wife. Enjoy these one-of-a-kind “sundaes
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Jenny and Khao (pronounced kay-oh) have opened an Asian restaurant featuring both Thai food and sushi rolls in the Village
of Spring Lake. I first came to know Jenny through her sister Lucy who owns Thai Fusion, one of my favorite restaurants in Grand Rapids. During one of my dinners at Thai Fusion, Lucy shared the great news that Jenny and Kao had acquired the
former coffee shop space in the village, and I would have my favorite Thai menu right here at home. Their food is delicious,
and the space seems ideal for their cuisine. Please help welcome them to our community. BTW... Because Wok & Roll is so new, they are still seeking another chef and excellent service staff.
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Angie and Ricky Baria, owners of the Corner Market at 14785 Cleveland Street in Spring Lake, have been very busy since the last issue of Village Appetite. They have opened two new stores in facilities you likely will recognize.
Norton ShoresTheir new location is in the former Strevel’s Market on Grand Haven Road. Back in the day when Ottawa County restricted beer and wine sales on Sunday, Strevel’s was the place to go because of its location on the Muskegon side of the county line. Sunday was their busiest day of the week! Angie and Ricky opened that store in May and have been steady-busy filling the shelves with your supplies for summer fun.
“There are several factories close by,” Ricky noted, “so we plan to carry Village Baker grab-and-go sandwiches for patrons wanting lunch. But we are looking for feed-back and input from our customers. We are hoping they tell us what they want and need.”
FerrysburgSecondly, across from Miss Lisa’s in Ferrysburg, the Corner Market has stocked a 2,000-square-foot store with their signature inventory of around 700 craft beers and 400 different wine varieties. Angie and Ricky thoughtfully have reserved the front corner of the Ferrysburg Corner Market for Village Baker.
“Our customers have been asking for food, so we immediately thought of Village Baker,” Angie said. “We will be carrying pretzels, breads, cookies, muffins, scones, biscotti, granola...
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really whatever our customers want. Village Baker also will be making grab-and-go-sandwiches and pizzas that we will be selling first by the slice, and, as the market demands, we will offer pick-up and delivery.” Believe it or not, this facility also hosts a tanning salon with five tanning beds! Ricky and Angie are hoping to add a stylist’s chair for just the right hair stylist seeking his or her own salon.
Spring LakeThe original Corner Market in Spring Lake is THE place for the home brewer. There is a room dedicated to everything “home brewing” and it is stocked with just about everything you need in supplies and equipment. “If we don’t have what you need, just ask,” says Ricky. “We can probably order it for you.”
Remember the Corner Market for your beverage needs at your next party. Whether a home celebration or off-site event, Ricky and Angie will deliver to your graduation party or provide beverage catering for your wedding!
So, there you have it! Three fabulous locations filled with your favorite craft beers and delicious snacks. Cheers!
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