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Mill Creek Days returns to Comstock Park on Thursday – Saturday, Aug. 10-12, 2023. Mill Creek Days returned last year after a more than 20-year hiatus. A planning committee has been working since January to build on the success of last year’s Mill Creek Days, sponsored by the Comstock Park Downtown Development Authority. This year a beer tent, children’s activities, 5k run, pop-up market, and five live bands will perform. There will also be more food trucks and vendors, an expanded Renais-sance Faire and more craft vendors. Mill Creek Days will once again kick-off with the Comstock Park Rotary BBQ on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Live music includ-ing the return of the Grand Rapids and District Pipe Band and four classic rock, country and blues bands will perform on Thursday and Saturday (see full schedule on page 4). The popular Comstock Park Community Celebra-tion returns on Friday, Aug. 11 with many giveaways and activities for kids ending with the Movie in the Park featur-ing “Luca.” Saturday’s parade will have a later noon start time led by Bill Steffen, WOOD TV 8 chief meteorologist emeritus. Kids will have a chance to decorate a bike Saturday morning and ride in the parade. One bicy-cle will be given away and free bicycle helmets for kids to the first 20 who participate. The 5k run will take place on West River Drive and the White Pine Trail. “We’re trying to build on the success of last year’s event.” said Rich Frey, chair-person of the Comstock Park DDA. “Our momentum took a bit of a hit when it literally rained on our parade, but we have enlisted the area’s premier meteorologist as the Grand Marshal and are hoping that helps us stay dry this year. We’ve expanded the number of attractions and look forward to three fun-filled days in downtown Com-stock Park.”More volunteers are need-ed to assist in the smooth running of activities during Mill Creek Days. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Dawn Swafford at dawnswafford@edward-jones.com or check the Mill Creek Days Facebook page for links to sign up.Second annual (return of) Mill Creek Days August 10-12www.comstockparkdda.org • Summer - July 1, 2023ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER

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Page 4 | July 1, 2023 Comstock Park Communicator www.comstockparkdda.org Thursday, August 10Start Time11:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. Finish Time6:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.Event Rotary BBQPop-Up MarketMuseum of Warriors (Traveling Museum)Battleeld ChampionsPirate Swordsmanship EncampmentRenaissance Faire VendorsHaunting of Storybook Hollowe Druid Drummere Wind Rose MinstrelsBeer TentLive Music - Bucket of Maybes (Classic Rock)Food Trucks: El Janapeno, Chick-l-A, Sober Eats, Dokl’s, Cooking Connectione Druid DrummerLive Music - Hit Shakers (Classic Rock)LocationDwight Lydell Park Front PavilionDwight Lydell Park West PavilionDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance FaireDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance FaireDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance FaireDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance FaireDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance FaireDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance Faire StageDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance Faire StageMill Creek Tavern Parking LotDwight Lydell Park Main StagePost Oce parking lotDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance Faire StageDwight Lydell Park Main StageFriday, August 11Saturday, August 12  SCHEDULE  For more information email millcreekdaycp@gmail.com or visit the Mill Creek Days Facebook page. Volunteer Coordiator: Dawn Swaord, dawnswaord@edwardjones.com Note: is schedule is subject to change. Please check the Mill Creek Days Facebook page for updates.Start Time11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.6:15 p.m.7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.Finish Time8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.12:30 p.m.2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.Event Museum of Warriors (Traveling Museum)Battleeld ChampionsPirate Swordsmanship EncampmentRenaissance Faire VendorsHaunting of Storybook HollowFood Trucks: El Janapeno, Chick-l-A, Sober Eats, Dokl’s, Cooking Connection, Olly’s Donutse Idiot Ric Roc Comedy Showe Druid DrummerBattleeld Champions Combat Showe Wind Rose MinstrelsBeer Tente Idiot Ric Roc Comedy ShowComstock Park Community Celebratione Druid DrummerMovie in the Park - “Luca”LocationDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance FaireDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance FaireDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance FaireDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance FaireDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance FairePost Oce parking lotDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance Faire StageDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance Faire StageDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance FaireDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance Faire StageMill Creek Tavern Parking LotDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance Faire StageKDL Library Comstock Park parking lotDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance Faire StageDwight Lydell ParkStart Time11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.Finish Time12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.2:00 p.m4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.Event Bike Decoration/Helmet Giveaway/Bike GiveawayParade Staging5K RunHand-Made / Home-Made CrasGrand Rapids Model Railroad Historical Society Open HouseMuseum of Warriors (Traveling Museum)Battleeld ChampionsPirate Swordsmanship EncampmentKingdom of the Northlands - Belegarth Foam CombatRenaissance Faire VendorsHaunting of Storybook HollowParadeFood Trucks: El Janapeno, Chick-l-A, Sober Eats, Dokl’s, Cooking Connect., Olly’s, Kona IceBeer TentACP Entertainment - Radical Race Obstacle CourseACP Entertainment - Corn MazeACP Entertainment - Gladiator JoustACP Entertainment - Lost Treasures FunhouseACP Entertainment - Giant Jenga and Giant Connect 4Battle GR - Laser TagBattle GR - Archery Tage Druid DrummerAcademy of Dance ArtsBalloon AnimalsGlitter TattoosFace PaintingTeen Swordsmanship Club Round-Robin Tournamente Idiot Ric Roc Comedy ShowHeavy Steel Combat ShowLive Music - Grand Rapids and District Bag-Pipe Bande Wind Rose MinstrelsDuck RaceLive Music - Hard Times (Classic Rock / Blues)e Idiot Ric Roc Comedy Showe Druid DrummerLive Music - Sheer Pandemonium (Classic Rock / Country)LocationLMCU Ballpark parking lotLMCU Ballpark parking lotLMCU Ballpark parking lot to Dwight Lydell ParkDwight Lydell Park West PavilionDwight Lydell Park “Depot”Dwight Lydell Park - Renaissance FaireDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance FaireDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance FaireDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance FaireDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance FaireDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance FaireWest River DrivePost Oce parking lotMill Creek Tavern Parking LotDwight Lydell ParkDwight Lydell ParkDwight Lydell ParkDwight Lydell ParkDwight Lydell Park East PavilionDwight Lydell ParkDwight Lydell ParkDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance Faire StageDwight Lydell Park - Front Pavilion areaDwight Lydell Park Front PavilionDwight Lydell Park Front PavilionDwight Lydell Park Front PavilionDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance FaireDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance Faire StageDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance FaireDwight Lydell Park Main StageDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance Faire StageDwight Lydell Park, Mill CreekDwight Lydell Park Main StageDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance Faire StageDwight Lydell Park - Renaissance Faire StageDwight Lydell Park Main Stage

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www.comstockparkdda.org Comstock Park Communicator July 1, 2023 | Page 5DDA purchases drone for Plainfield Fire DepartmentLook up in the sky during Mill Creek Days and you just might see the Plainfield Fire Department’s new drone flying overhead. The drone will be on display during Mill Creek Days and available to maintain a good visual of the area. The Comstock Park Downtown Development Authority recently paid just under $20,000 for the fire department to purchase the drone –a Matrice 30T made by DJI.“The major technology benefits of this drone include the thermal imaging camera, night vision camera, distance (laser) range finder, mapping software, remote views, 200 times zoom and its ability to fly in poor weather condi-tions, such as rain, snow and high winds,”said Kyle Svobo-da, district chief of the Plain-field Fire Department. The new drone will assess inci-dents from above and provide commanders with real time information to make strategic decisions. The drone went into service in April and has already been deployed over 20 times for incidents rang-ing from structure fires, fire investigations, flood assess-ments, water rescues, and a couple of search and rescue incidents. The drone will be used for water incidents as well as search and rescue mis-sions in the township’s bike trails. Aerial views of fire scenes help show where the fire is and where it is going. Angle views from thermal imaging help determine where the fire may be located that the human eye cannot see from traditional methods, Svoboda said. The M30T brand was selected because of its brand recognition and state-of-the-art technology.“At the time the purchase was made, DJI was the only manufacturer with the tech-nology in a single drone that was quick and easily deploy-able,” Svoboda said. He said he is not aware of any other nearby townships that utilize a drone with-in their fire departments although the city of Grand Rapids has a drone team within their fire department. The drone is located in the command vehicle and staffed 24 hours a day, 365days a year. The command vehi-cle is typically on the road throughout the day anywhere within the township. The Federal Aviation Adminis-tration requires a Remote Pilot License to fly a drone in any capacity for township business. The Plainfield Fire Department has seven licensed pilots.“The Plainfield Fire Depart-ment is fortunate to have working relationships with stakeholders in the communi-ty such as the Comstock Park DDA,” Svodoba saidPlaineld Township Fire Department’s new drone has already been used 23 times for structure res, re investigations, ood assessments, water rescues and search and rescue incidents.We can talk through your nancial goals andnd the option that works best for you.New job, new retirement account optionsChanging jobs? Consider these 401(k) options:• Leave the money in your previous employer’s plan• Move it to your new employer’s plan• Roll it over to an Individual RetirementAccount (IRA)• Cash out the account subject to earlywithdrawal penaltiesNorth Village PhotograPhy616.485.2042www.NorthVillagePhotograPhy.com“My photography is a“My photography is acelebration of connections!”celebration of connections!”I believe that when I take you and your loved ones photos, it's really acelebration of the connection that we all have within our own circle offriends and families. It's my hope that during our time together, I'll bringout the very best in you through the lens of my camera.I'm looking forward to meeting you!Specializing in Family, Maternity & Senior photos!616.485.2042Comstock Park Communicator is published quarterly by Hearst Michigan Media Group for the Comstock Park Downtown Development Authority. Comstock Park DDAwww.comstockparkdda.orgP.O. Box 333Comstock Park, MI 49321Comstock Park DDA Board of DirectorsRichard Frey, chairman – rich@korehicom.comTom Coleman, Plainfield Township supervisor – colemant@plainfieldmi.orgEd Hood – ehood0812@gmail.comJim Jarecki – jjarecki@whitecapsbaseball.comNick Purwin – slpurwin@yahoo.comJohn Stephan – rjohnstephan@lawyer.comJanis Vander Kooy, treasurer – jvanderkooy@sbcglobal.netDavid Washburn – dwashburn@cppschools.comEditorKaren Gentrykegentry@comcast.net(616) 647-2949Sales, Multi Media ConsultantJulie Lewis, Hearst Michigan Media GroupJulie.Lewis@hearst.com(231) 592-8373DesignJohn Eddy, Hearst Michigan Media GroupCari DraftContributorsKathy BushGary HollandPaula WrightThe Comstock Park Downtown Development Authority paid for the Matrice 30T made by DJL that will be in operation during Mill Creek Days in August.

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Page 6 | July 1, 2023 Comstock Park Communicator www.comstockparkdda.org Around Town…. Dylan from Northwestern Little League’s Garage Bar & Grill team runs to rst base in a game against Tommy’s Boats on May 20 in Comstock Park.The Happy Soles Square Dance group led some square dancing with the Comstock Park Golden Panthers on May 12.It was graduation in Comstock Park on May 16 for 126 new graduates. Aliyah Durry, daughter of Karl Durry, addressed the crowd as valedictorian. She has lived in Comstock Park and attended Comstock Park Public Schools her entire life. Aliyah participated in varsity basketball, cross country, track, golf, theater and soccer. This school year she underwent back surgery and battled back to play basketball.She is an AP student, active member and vice president of the National Honor Society and a member of the athletic council, diversity club and student council. Volunteers handed out hot dogs, snacks, fruit, and water at the Spring Fling at York Creek Apartments.Emily Bean, physical therapist; Hannah Hofman, patient coordinator; and Emily Fase, clinic director/physical therapist work at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy (formerly Northern Physical Therapy), on West River Drive. Another full-time employee Tyler DeBrot works as an athletic trainer. The clinic’s Comstock Park location opened in January 2018.John and Sandy Cunningham sell their maple syrup and other maple products at the Maple Syrup contest in April. Charles Albrecht from Ravenna, and Mike Finkler from Chester Township were the winners of the contest. Plaineld Township Coee with a Cop meets at Versluis Park on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Kent County Deputies Jacob Conner and Nick Mills provide coee and talk with residents about how to reduce crime in their neighborhood, answer questions about incidents in the area, and listen to residents’ concerns.

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www.comstockparkdda.org Comstock Park Communicator July 1, 2023 | Page 7Corin VanHorn and Joel Heerspink opened Flu Buckets in Comstock Park in April.BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTComstock Park area res-idents may have noticed a new business in Dwight Lydell Park by the post office. Owners Corin VanHorn and Joel Heerspink opened Fluff Buckets in April. It’s the place to go for cotton candy in buck-ets – 54 flavors of the tasty treat including blue raspber-ry, a customer favorite and top seller. Fluff Buckets sells primarily Michigan products including Michigan Fresh ice cream, Ice Box brand of ice cream bars, Smitten Mitten ice pops, and Palazzolo’s Arti-san Dairy. They offer tasty specialties like Faygo floats and waffle cookies made fresh in the shop. The business started in in 2019 when they began bak-ing gluten free baked goods before shifting to cotton candy that offers a larger market compared to the niche market of gluten free baked goods. Heerspink and VanHorn built their brand by working the show circuit including street fairs, festivals and special events. They also sell whole-sale and online. The Leland Avenue location became avail-able and fit their needs.More cotton candy flavors will likely be added.“We like to experiment and come up with exotic flavors,” Heerspink said. One unique flavor is Magi-cally Delicious that tastes like Lucky Charms and Baja that tastes like Mountain Dew. A sampling of other flavors include watermelon and smores, birthday cake, blue-berry donut and pina colada. Or there’s savory flavors like fried chicken, sweet onion, cheddar jalapeno and even coffee flavored cotton candy. One ounce of sugar makes the cotton candy which is “less sugar than a soda,” Van-Horn said. The cotton candy buckets sell for $5 or three for $12. For $8 customers can Build a Bucket with their favorite cotton candy flavor, ice cream flavor and toppings. Build a Buckets are especially popular with kids.More locations of Fluff Buckers are possible in the future.“Our goal is to grow. That’s what our whole experience has been. How can we create an experience and how can we offer it to more people,” Heer-spink said.Fluff Buckets is open Tues-day – Saturday from 2- 8 p.m. and closed on Sunday and Monday.Business AdviceBoth VanHorn and Heer-spink offer advice for would-be business owners.“You have to believe in your ideas,” VanHorn said. “Balance ideas to what is profitable. Be prepared to work all the time,” Heerspink said. He said it’s likely that your first idea isn’t the best idea.“Don’t be afraid to try and fail. Refine what you’re doing and keep going,” Heerspink said.Fluff Buckets is “all self-funded and self-pro-pelled,” with no small busi-ness loans or grants, VanHorn said.For more information visit www.FluffBuckets.com.Fifty-four flavors of cotton candy and other tasty treats at Fluff BucketsChiropractic Carefor the whole family“Helping you reach your health care goals.”Visit and follow us on Facebookfor exclusive offers, health tips and more!• Deep Tissue & Relaxation Massage• Hot or Cold Stone Massage• Prenatal Massage• Spinal Adjustments• Extremity Adjustments• Cold Laser• Traction• Decompression• Medical Massagewww.serenitywellnesschiro.comDr. LynnMarie S. Leyderinfo@serenitywellnesschiro.com542 S. State St. • Sparta MI 49345phone:616-887-2178374 Seminole Rd. • Norton Shores, MI 49444.phone:231-375-5995Offering a variety ofservices.• Excavation• Grading• Lot clearing• Trenching• Retaining WallsSparta, MIServing Kent County & nearby areassmalltownyardimprovementllc.com• Graveldriveway install• And more!

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Page 8 | July 1, 2023 Comstock Park Communicator www.comstockparkdda.org The Purwin family has a long history of serving area residents on West River Drive -- they’ve operated Comstock Park Body Shop for more than half a century. Founder Bert Purwin was working at a body shop in Grand Rapids. Bert and another employee, Russ Johnson, were interested in opening their own body shop. Bert’s wife Phyllis happened to be driving on West River Drive when she saw a building that she thought would be just right for the business ven-ture. Bert and Russ opened Comstock Park Body Shop in January 1963.That was 60 years and four generations ago. Johnson retired. Bert passed away in 2008. Phyllis and their three sons Tony, Jim, and Nick con-tinued the business. Now Jim and Nick run the business. Tony has retired, although he still helps out and is part owner of some of their other properties. More family mem-bers have joined the business. Jim’s son Jon Purwin is now foreman and production manager, and Tony’s grand-son Finn Riordan is a body and paint technician.Nick said the building his mother found was afford-able and suitable for an auto body shop. Over the years the building housed a tire shop, a welding shop, and a steel truss manufacturer. They purchased and tore down four nearby houses to make room for two major expansions to the building, which tripled the space. They also purchased three nearby buildings, all almost a cen-tury old, that over the years had housed Hoover’s Garage, a dance hall, grocery store, bakery, Helsel’s Barber Shop, newspaper office among other businesses. They lease space in those buildings. In 2013, the family put a new façade on one of their buildings, and in 2014 they refinished the parking lot at the body shop. Both upgrades were made using a grant from the Comstock Park Downtown Development Authority’s Building Exterior Improvement Program. They also own a building on Leland Street that currently houses Fluff Buckets. Family Affair + Long-Term EmployeesThe body shop was a family affair from the get-go. The family lived in Grand Rapids, and the three sons worked at the shop throughout high school, starting out sweep-ing floors. All three liked the work and eventually became partners in the business. The brothers have schooling or military beyond high school, but their training in the body shop business has been pri-marily hands-on, with Nick Purwin noting, “Dad showed us what to do.”They are certified to work on many makes and models of cars and trucks, but their mainstay is pick-ups, Nick said. Tinkering on the family car is basically a thing of the past, said Nick. Employees need specialized training and continuing education for important certifications. He noted that industry changes require a huge investment in equipment. “None of this would have been possible without our employees,” said Jim. The family is proud of their many long-term employees. Of their 13 employees, three have been there more than 30 years and several more than 20 years.Not only did the business grow, but the family did also. Bert and Phyllis had five children, and so far, there are more than 70 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Comstock Park Body Shop a mainstay on West River Drive since 1963BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTThree generations of the Purwin family work at Comstock Park Body Shop, founded by Bert Purwin. Pictured from left Jon Purwin, Nick Purwin, Finn Riordan and Jim Purwin.*NOW HIRING*PO Box 499 - 120 Hemlock St. ,Howard City, MI 49329(231) 937-4514acehomehealthcareservices.com/employmentFor Tracy Davis, managing the Comstock Park Giving Closet is all about giving back and helping others. There was a time her family needed assistance from the organi-zation.“My way to show apprecia-tion was to give back through volunteering there,” she said. “I became a regular volunteer and eventually was asked if I would like to take over run-ning the Giving Closet.” She has volunteered with the Giv-ing Closet for nine years.The Giving Closet is in the York Creek Community Building, 3000 Alpenhorn Drive NW in York Creek Apartments. The Giving Closet was started in 2014 by the Comstock Park Outreach Committee and was housed in a classroom at Greenridge Elementary School. It was originally called the Clothing Closet before the name was changed when more than clothing was accepted. It moved to the York Creek Community Center in 2017. The Giving Closet helps households in the Comstock Park community and fami-lies with children that attend the Comstock Park schools through residency and school of choice. Forms are filled out before first-time families “shop” with the Giving Clos-et. Forms must be updated annually. Families are asked to show proof of address or proof that their chil-dren attend Comstock Park Schools. Families wanting to shop at the Giving Closet are required to contribute one container of laundry soap for the year. “This helps as we are required to wash clothing that gets donated,” Davis said.There is a limit on how much families are allowed to take regardless of the size of the family. “Everything we give away is free, and we help many in the community, so we have to have limits,” said Davis. Donations can be dropped off on shopping days during open hours and donation day hours. Acceptable items include books, coats, swimsuits, blankets, small household items, gently used clothing, shoes/boots, games/puzzles, back-to-school supplies, holiday décor, cos-tumes, prom/homecoming dresses, dishes, baby items, towels, kitchen appliances, toilet paper, non- perishable food, pots/pans, jewelry, win-ter gear, pet supplies/food, DVDs/CDs, cleaning supplies, and more. Not accepted: underwear, oversized fur-niture, or significantly used clothing.Volunteers NeededVolunteers are always needed. “We support Com-stock Park High School students who want to get vol-unteer hours in,” Davis said. “We also encourage anyone wanting to volunteer with us to reach out.” Davis is currently the “head/main volunteer,” assisted by her daughter Faith who has volunteered for over four years. Jimmy has also become a dedicated volunteer in the last two years and sorts through donations. “We are extremely grateful for all their (volunteers’) help whether with laundry, dona-tions, organization, or filling in when there was an illness,” Davis said.The days and times the Giving Closet are open vary because it is a volunteer-run organization. For more information visit the Comstock Park Giving Closet Facebook page for upcoming events, shopping days/hours, donations days/hours, requirements, and other information. Comstock Park Giving Closet helps school families in needTracy Davis is the manager of the Comstock Park Giving Closet.

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www.comstockparkdda.org Comstock Park Communicator July 1, 2023 | Page 9Rotary donates funds for pediatric feeding programComstock Park Rotary members Christy Nowak and Diane VanEpps present a check to Jocelyn Dettlo for Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital’s pediatric feeding programAn experienced real estateprofessional with over22 years of helping our neighborsnavigate the home selling andbuying journey.“Kari was amazing from the rst moment she walked in thedoor. We trusted her opinion on getting the best returnon our home and she delivered. After making a few minorupgrades and some fresh paint she sold our home almost$50,000 over asking price. That scored us a prot of afew hundred dollars short of a whopping $100,000 prot.Anyone would be blessed to have her in their corner whenbuying or selling. Side note she helped us buy the house3 years prior and was just as amazing then. She is a giftedRealtor and the only option to go with!!!“Virginia FavelaLooking to Buy or sell? I can HelpThe Comstock Park Rotary recently made a $2500 dona-tion for the pediatric feeding program at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. The funds will be used for educa-tional and support materials for the feeding program. The program evaluates and treats children who have trouble chewing, swallowing, eating or drinking because of a med-ical condition. The goal is to maximize the child’s feeding skills and improve his or her overall well-being with treat-ment, training and support.After the initial donation, the Comstock Park Rotary applied for a matching grant from Rotary District #6290 for a total donation of $5,000.Rotarians presented the check to Jocelyn Dettloff, Mary Free Bed’s major gifts director.

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Page 10 | July 1, 2023 Comstock Park Communicator www.comstockparkdda.org World War II POW Camp in Sparta6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept.14, Henze Center, 1101 Henze St.While Sparta is widely known for apple production, lesser known is that the town was host to a German POW camp in 1944.Located on Gardner Street in downtown Sparta, this camp was set up for POWs to be employed as laborers during the harvest season, picking mostly apples while the Sparta soldiers were fighting overseas. Mary Galbraith will talk about the camp, the prisoners, and how residents and farmers got to know these young German POWs.Edmund Fitzgerald: The Stories, The Song1 p.m.,Friday, Oct. 6, Henze Center, 1101 Henze St.Hear stories of the crew members, their families, and of a doomed ship in one of the worst storms in Great Lakes history. Learn how the hit song “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” came to be and hear it performed live by Mike Fornes. Program is in collaboration with KDL Com-stock Park Branch’s Live and Learn Lecture Series.Long Time Since We Rock and Rolled, Music of the 1960’s1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27, Henze Center, 1101 Henze St.Join Dave Kampfschulte and revisit the unforgetta-ble music of the 1960’s. the impact it had,and the stories behind the songs. Partici-pants will get a chance to guess songs from snippets played, come up with lyrics, music trivia,and the times that shaped lives. Don’t miss this trip down rock and roll memory lane. Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10, Henze Center, 1101 Henze St. Get tips on how to prevent fraudsters and scammers from your hard-earned money. Michael Zelly, vice president, financial inves-tigations manager and Kyle Perrault,bank manager from Independent Bank, offer advice on protecting yourself from fraud and scams. They’ll talk about common tech-niques that fraudsters use, how to avoid them, and what banks do to help keep your money safe. Jose Douglas, Alpine Township communi-ty policing officer, will talk about how police investigate phone scams. Cookie Decorating is Back1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, Henze Center, 1101 Henze St. Join Holly del Rosario and the Cookie Chicks’ crew for hands-on holiday cook-ie decorating fun. Cookies, frosting,decorating tools, and decorating tips provided. Cost is $5 per person. Pre-regis-tration is required and due by Nov.27. Call Kathy Bush at (616) 784-2326. Include name and phone number with message.Fall programming for Golden Panthers starts September 14A group of German POWs lived at a camp in downtown Sparta in 1944 and worked as laborers during the apple harvest season.We are a local family-owned company since 1963 oering fullservice collision repair for large and small jobs. We can alsohelp with towing and rental car arrangements.We are a Direct Repair Shop for many insurance companies andwe are a OEM Factory Certied repair facility for Ford, Dodge,Jeep, RAM, Chrysler, Alfa Romeo, Kia and Hyundai.(616) 784-53954019 W River Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321ComstockParkBodyShop.com

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Page 12 | July 1, 2023 Comstock Park Communicator www.comstockparkdda.org “I don’t know what I want to read”“I’m just looking for a good book”“I’m between authors and am looking for some-thing new”The KDL Comstock Park Branch is here to help. Help-ing people find something to read is one of the library’s core services and librarians have many different ways to help people connect with books. One of our favorite resources is what KDL calls our CORE collection. The CORE collection is a special collection of books that are close to the hearts of librar-ians and patrons. They are the books that are the most popular and respected by our communities.Comstock Park Regional Manager Penni Zurgable was integral to the development of KDL’s CORE collection. Every season at the library has a new batch of “hot titles’.” They don’t last long on our shelves, and we need many copies to satisfy the demand,” Zurgable said. The library buys extra copies of these books that are not renewable and labels them “Express.” She said most of these books lose their appeal in six months to a year but some of them don’t. “Some stay in the hearts of librarians and are still rec-ommended years later. The holds list on these books gets smaller, but never completely disappears. They still can’t easily be found waiting on the shelf because they are always checked out. These are our “Core” books.” KDL now buys extra copies of these books and labels them “Core.” “They stay at their home library and are available to browse. They are the answer to “Do you have anything good to read?,” she said.KDL’s CORE collection for adult titles was started approximately two years ago. Since then, CORE collections were added for teens and youth (J fiction). This sum-mer the CORE picture book collection will debut, just in time for Summer Wonder, KDL’s yearly summer reading program.All of KDL’s CORE collec-tions are updated regularly, with new titles being added approximately every six months. CORE books can be found on on the shelves, and on displays at every KDL loca-tion – just look on the book’s spine for a special sticker that says CORE. For more infor-mation visit kdl.org/core-col-lection to view a complete list of all CORE titles.A few of the most popu-lar CORE collection titles at Comstock Park Branch are:Kent District Library’s CORE collection offers more copies of in-demand booksTwo teams to be inducted into CPHS Athletic Hall of FameFor the first time two teams will be inducted into the Comstock Park High School Athletic Hall of Fame – the 1951 varsity football team and the 1973-1974 wrestling team. These two successful teams will be inducted into the CPHS Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming Week this October along with indi-vidual athletes Nichole (Mila-nowski) Weatherhead, Steph-anie (Milanowski) McCarthy, and Ryan Schall.The CPHS Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is look-ing forward to honoring the members of the two teams but there are some obvious prob-lems in choosing teams from bygone eras. Team members may have left the area, and some will have passed away. The committee is asking for help to locate team members. With deceased team mem-bers, the committee plans to invite any close relative who would like to represent them to the induction ceremony. Area resident with informa-tion about players from the two teams can contact Gary Holland at (616) 255-6426 or moomba1@gmail.com. All are welcome at the 30th annual CPHS Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremo-ny Oct. 11, 2023 at the Scott Lake Golf Club. Tickets are available at the CPHS Athletic Office. What CPHS sports team do you think is worthy of being inducted into the CPHS Athletic Hall of Fame? The committee is looking for suggestions on CPHS sports team worthy of being induct-ed into the CPHS Athletic Hall of Fame. Send an email giving the sport, year, and a few details of the accomplish-ments of the team to Gary Holland at moomba1@gmail.com. 1951 Varsity FootballThe CPHS Varsity Football Team of 1951 is the only varsi-ty football team in Comstock Park High School history that had an undefeated season (8 wins, 0 losses). They were the Ken-Owa League Champions and outscored their oppo-nents 125 to 25. Team mem-bers in photo: Richard Annis, Norm Van Heulen, Joe Peter-son, Martin Van Dyke, Robert Anderson, David Post, Dan Matthews, Dennis Kavana-ugh, E. Kelly, Roland Moore, Roy Jebb, F. Burch, Joe Cord-es, Don Wier, Jerry Wilson, Lee Barnett, Don Gohn, Allan Rector, and Patrick Martin. The head coach was Wesley Perrin and assistant coach was Robert VanderMolen.1973-1974 WrestlingThe 1973-1974 CPHS Wres-tling Team breezed through the district, regional, and state tournaments to become the Class C State Champions. The coaches were Gary Jan-sen and Robert Campbell. Team members in photo: Larry Brown, Terry Weir, John Burdick, Ben Tant, Mark Sauline, Karl Burdick, Terry Pahl, Dennis Kimberlin, Bill Falkoswski, Jack Farr, Steve Clement, Mark Kruzynski, Coach Gary Jansen, Mark Brummels, Dave Kruzynski, Steve Hartman, Randall Egt-vedt, Roger Ergang, Randy Johnson, Tim Kliffman, Ken Vernon, Steve Radke, Dave Breihof, Matt Crooks, Coach Bob Campbell, Corky Schwartz, Bill Rusky, ,Dave Post, Ken Eden, Pete Van-denMeer, Tom Zemitas, Gene McBride, and Dan Maclam. Missing: Brad Haywood.(Article written by Gary Holland)

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www.comstockparkdda.org Comstock Park Communicator July 1, 2023 | Page 13Learn to rowThe Grand Rapids Rowing Association is inviting every-body to spend some time on the Grand River by learning to row. This summer’s Learn to Row dates are July 1 and Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. – noon at their boathouse at 291 North Park St. For more information visit grandrapidsrowing.comHyser Rivers Museums open houses The Hyser Rivers Museum, 6440 West River Dr., is open to the public on from 1-4:30 p.m. on July 9, Aug. 6, Sept. 10, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, and Dec. 3. The open houses are free. Visitors can view artifacts and learn about the history of the house and the lost Village of Plainfield.American Legion fish fries The Comstock Park Amer-ican Legion 2023 fish fry dates: Sept 8 and 22, Oct.6 and 20, and Nov. 8 and 17 from 4:30 - 7 p.m. or until the food runs out. Prices: $13 Adults, $6 children 6-12, free for children 5 and under. On the menu is all-you-can eat Alaskan pollock, French fries, coleslaw, bread, coffee or milk, and cookies for dessert. Dine-in, take-out or drive-th-ru available. Get an adult din-ner punch card and the 10th dinner is free. The Legion is located at 3811 West River Drive. in downtown Comstock Park.Upcoming eventsWE LOVE TO MAKE OURWE LOVE TO MAKE OURCUSTOMERS HAPPY!CUSTOMERS HAPPY!Serving Sparta for over 70 years,Tasty Treat has become a town tradition.Stop In & Visit UsStop In & Visit UsWe serve Hard Ice Creams, Sorbet,We serve Hard Ice Creams, Sorbet,Sherbet, Non-dairy Ice Creams, Sugar-FreeSherbet, Non-dairy Ice Creams, Sugar-FreeIce Creams and the Highest QualityIce Creams and the Highest QualityCountry Dairy Soft Serve.Country Dairy Soft Serve.Stop In & Visit Us Today!try Dairy Sof400 S. State StreetSparta, MI616-887-6111616-887-6111Find us onLet ’s make aRACKET!!COST: Includes special T-shirt / Prizes $30.00/person DEADLINE MAY 29THDEADLINE MAY 29TH Any questions – Call 214-1476 Ask for BillNORTHWESTTENNIS ACADEMYMON, JUNE 12 thru FRI, JUNE 16CAMP LOCATION:KENOWA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL COURTSKENOWA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL3825 Hendershot NWSPECIAL EVENTS / PRIZES FOR ALL AGES.9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m – Specialized InstructorsPee Wee (PW) - Just Learning 5-10Beginners (B) - Played a sportIntermediates (I) - Played some tennis12:00p.m. – 2:00pm - Instructors Varsity(AD2) ADVANCED II Middle School / Travel Team(AD1) ADVANCED I Varsity/JV/USTA Travel TeamNAME______________________________ AGE____ Shirt SIZE______Youth-Adult (S/M/L/XL)ADDRESS___________________________________CITY___________________________________ZIP____________PHONE__________________________PROGRAM_____________PW B I AD2 AD1Make Checks to: NORTHWEST TENNIS/Bill SchaeferSEND TO: NORTHWEST TENNIS7369 Willowwood DrBelmont, MI 49306NORTHWEST TENNIS ACADEMYWhat’s happening in Plainfield Township?Use the QR code to sign up for the weekly e-newsletter, see township videos, follow social media, and more!

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Page 14 | July 1, 2023 Comstock Park Communicator www.comstockparkdda.org Prom-posal goes viralComstock Park High School students Kacie George and friends Jaycee Bishop, Lexi Williams and Alex Brzozowski invited Fredy Ambeha, a new student from West Africa, to go to prom with them.Comstock Park School NewsIt was a “prom-posal” to remember in Comstock Park! Just days before the high school prom, Fredy Ambeha, a new student and refugee from Cameroon in West Afri-ca, told teachers that he was interested in attending the event. Kacie George, a senior and a student leader, told her class advisor that Fredy was more than welcome to join her group, who have attended all high school dances togeth-er. She said her friends have never gotten asked to a dance “so we were all pretty excit-ed and happy to go and ask Fredy to come to prom with us.” Kacie and friends Jaycee Bishop, Lexi Williams and Alex Brzozowski felt it was important for Fredy to get know the group days before the dance, so they went the extra mile to make him feel welcome. They surprised him by showing up at the home of his foster parents, asking him to prom with a sign in French, Fredy’s native language.And a good time was had by all during prom at the Univer-sity Club in downtown Grand Rapids on April 22. “He was really enjoying it,” Kacie said about Fredy at the dance. (This was originally a Facebook post on School-News Network. It went viral and reached more than 70,000)York Creek summer program returns June 19 –August 3First through 12th graders in Comstock Park and neigh-boring areas are invited to participate in the York Creek summer program from noon – 3 p.m., Monday – Thursday from June 19 until Aug. 3. The free program takes place at the York Creek Community Center, 3999 Alpenhorn Dr. NW in Comstock Park. Free lunches are provided followed by games, activities, lessons and field trips includ-ing performance artists, zoo animals. Outings to Craigs Cruisers, movies and a tram-poline park are possible.This is the first year back four days a week since the pandemic, according to Gina Boscarino, Project SUCCESS coordinator at Mill Creek Middle School, a position funded by Wedgwood Chris-tian Center. Participants are divided into groups with age-appropriate activities. The program, funded by the Comstock Park Community Outreach Committee and community partners, is open to students in the district and neighboring districts, not just York Creek residents.Boscarino said typical-ly there has been 30 kids registered per age group. Wedgwood Christian Service staff members will lead the program and check kids in and out. “We always make it fun and bring in different and exciting activities,” Boscarino said.

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Page 20 | July 1, 2023 Comstock Park Communicator www.comstockparkdda.org Mill Creek Tavern is your friendly, neighborhood pub in Comstock Park. The place to enjoy greatfood, cold drinks, and fun times with family and friends. You’ll relish our warm, stylish interiorand genial atmosphere, as well as our friendly, knowledgeable bartenders and hospitable andattentive wait staff.Our menu is full of delicious offerings, from appetizers, soups, and salads, to wraps andsandwiches, juicy burgers, and full entrées. And we’ve got a Kids Menu with all their favorites.DON’T MISS THE BEER TENT!(FIRST BEER TENT IN OVER 30 YEARS!)A portion of the processd will beneﬁt the Comstock park schools hot lunch program!616.647.58523874 West River Dr NEComstock ParkThemillcreektavern.comWe Are aFu Bar &Re staurantGolf Outing@ Scott Lake Golf CourseTuesday August 22.2023To make reservationsplease callKristina Truman616-213-4842Email reservations @Kristina.truman007@iCloud.comMill Creek DaysBeer Tent behind Mill Creek Tavern in parking lotThursday August 10 - Saturday August 12, 2023Thursday August 10 5-10pmFriday August 11. 5-11pmSaturday August 12 1-11pmLive Bands @ Dwight Lydell ParkSaturday August 12, 2023Bagpipes 2-4pmHard Times 5-7pmSheer Pandemonium 8-10pmThursday August 10, 2023Hit Shakers 5-7pmBucket of Maybe’s 8-10pmLIVE MUSIC!FOOD & DRINKSPECIALS!