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Pentwater This Week JUNE 27 - JULY 4

The pause that refreshed

Pentwater Township Library’s

‘Project Refresh’ was worth the wait

Village President Jeff Hodges welcomes you to Pentwater

Movies on the Green race forward with 8 more feature films Page 7

PTW Photo by Andrew Skinner

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Contents 2 The pause that refreshed Pentwater Township Library’s ‘Project Refresh’ was worth the wait

4 Mackinaw City’s

PTW Photo by Andrew Skinner

Christopher Brown hired as new village manager

5 Black bear spotted in Pentwater

6 Events Check the calendar

7 Movies on the Green race forward with 8 more feature films

8 Engineer outlines 2017 street project

9 PYC to host Venetian Night Boat Parade

10 Pentwater fireworks set for July 3

Limited edition print sales to benefit firework fund

ptw Pentwater This Week • June 27, 2017 Published by Oceana’s Herald-Journal 123 State St., Hart MI 49420 © 2017 Community Media Group Published May 23 & June 13 and weekly June 27 thru Aug. 29, 2017 Distributed free at Pentwater locations.

Andrew Skinner • Editor

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Jeff Hodges

Welcome to Pentwater

Welcome to the Village of Pentwater where the grass is always greener. Being born and raised in nearby Hart, I was introduced to Pentwater at a very young age and consider myself lucky to have spent most of my life in Oceana County and to call Pentwater home.

As children we are often asked “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

Less often asked is where do you want to live when you do grow up? While I have always wanted to travel more, I have had the opportunity to visit many beautiful places in this great country. It is easy to see why Pentwater rates highly on many peoples “favorite places” list, and it has always felt so great to come back home.

After graduating from Hope College with a business/teaching degree, I could not wait to spread my wings and go out to conquer the world. I followed Horace Greeley’s advice and headed west. I found myself in Scottsdale, Ariz. I landed a job and got an apartment in this sunny bustling city, life was good. A few months later, summer arrived with its 100 plus degree days and nights and no real lakes to be found. That’s when I realized why so many people went through so much effort and expense to spend even a short amount of time in Pentwater.

Lake Michigan was calling me, and I answered. I was homeward bound. After finding a location in downtown Pentwater and opening Provisions Sport Shop,

my adventure was just beginning. Two businesses, three great kids and 30 years later, the adventure continues.

We make many decisions in life, hopefully more good ones than bad, but returning to and staying here in Pentwater was certainly one of my better decisions, and I feel very blessed to be here.

Whether you are visiting, summering or are full-time resident, you probably know many of the wonderful charms and fabulous natural amenities Pentwater has to offer. From our old traditions to our new festivals and events, Pentwater always has, and always will be changing. Our goal is to make sure the changes are for the betterment of our great community. With our amazing beaches and our unbelievable sunsets, it is the people who have made Pentwater what it has been for the last 150 years, and I look forward to a very bright future.

If a youngster you know ever replies to the question “What do you want to be when grow up?” with “ I want to be the president,”may I suggest you recommend that they live in Pentwater. They may not end up as the president, but who wouldn’t want to spend their life in a village where even when it’s covered in a blanket of white, the grass is always greener.

Enjoy Pentwater! Enjoy life!

– Jeff Hodges Pentwater Village President PENTWATER THIS WEEK 1

The pause that refreshed

Pentwater Township Library’s

‘Project Refresh’ was worth the wait

BY MARY BETH CRAIN PTW WRITER When the Pentwater Township Library closed its doors in March for renovations, the whole community waited with bated breath for the results.

It was an undertaking some five

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years in the making, and since an add on to the current square footage was out of the question it involved choosing whether to construct a whole new building at a new location or redesign the existing layout. Whatever the decision, one thing was clear: after 21 years, the little library was due for an overhaul

that would upgrade its technology, increase its capacity, and offer patrons a more open and airy environment.

Since the cost of building a new library, was prohibitive, the decision was made to go with what was on hand.

Library Design Associates of Plymouth, Mich. took on what was dubbed “Project Refresh,” and with the help of a small army of subcontractors, worked the kind of miracle you see on “Extreme Makeover,” “Flip This House,” “Fixer Upper,” and other popular reality shows extolling the remarkable lengths to which remodeling can go.

Three months later, at precisely 10

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a.m. Monday, June 19 the library reopened to a line of eager patrons who couldn’t wait to see the results. It was, noted library director Mary Barker, much like the big reveal on those home shows, where the owners are introduced, for the first time, to their brand new old house. While there was no shrieking or sobbing, the amazement and delight that greeted the new library was evident on every face.

“People were so enthusiastic,” Barker beamed. “They were all saying things like, ‘It’s really beautiful’ and ‘Wow, I can’t believe it could look like this.’ And so many people showed up—we had over 200.”

The kids, Barker said, were particularly excited.

“There were kids on their bikes, circling around before we opened. When I told them we weren’t open yet, they said, ‘We know—we just wanted to see if we could get a sneak peek.’ And kids were lining up an hour early.”

A library has always been, it seems, a vital part of Pentwater life. According to Barker, the first library was established in 1856, barely three years after the first settlers arrived.

It was a fledgling community in every sense of the word, a lumber town that was, according to one resident’s memoirs, “an uncharted wilderness,” where wolves prowled around, eating the wood off the handles of saws and axes, and bears and other wild predators struck fear in the hearts of the handful of new arrivals.

In 1854, the first school was built,

with one teacher and one pupil. That was also the year a Mrs. Barber baked the first cake in the settlement. In 1855, the first U.S. mail was brought in. But while Pentwater was only at the cusp of civilization, it was determined, by God, to have a library. At the first meeting of the new township organization in 1856, the subject was brought up, and approved.

“The township had $50 in the treasury for a library,” laughed Barker.

We don’t know what that library was like. No records exist describing it. But in 1930, the library that many Pentwaterites remember was established in what is now the Community Room of the Pentwater Village Hall, where it remained until the current library was built in 1996.

And for 21 years, the new library remained the same, with no upgrades.

When “Project Refresh” began, the construction crew was, in many ways, starting from square one.

“The vents had never been cleaned,” observed Barker. “You can’t believe

what was in there. Nothing had been done to the building since 1996.”

The long-needed renovation encompassed everything from new plumbing, cabling and wiring for computers to redesigning and reconfiguring space and opening up the premises to a new, airier and brighter look.

“We haven’t added on,” Barker emphasized. “We used the original footprint; there’s no new footage.”

But the result is an optical illusion of sorts, because when you walk into the new “refreshed” library, it definitely looks bigger.

The old circulation desk to the right of the front doors is gone, and the area now opens up to the children’s area and a series of computer stations for older kids. The new circulation desk, a handsome design of white block with dynamic modern hanging lamps, occupies the area that used to lead to the back door, foyer and restroom. There’s

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Photos:Onthecover,PentwaterTownshipLibrarystaffmembers,lefttoright,TeresaVeine,directorMaryBarker,MaryJaneFedderandTammyHammerlegatheratthelibrary’snewcirculationdesk.

Oppositepage,childrenexploretherenovatedlibrary’snewchildren’ssectionMonday,June19.Above,libraryboardpresidentKendraFlynnandBarkerofficiallyopenthelibraryduringaribboncuttingceremony as library board members hold the ribbon.

PTW Cover Photo by Andrew Skinner

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Mackinaw City’s Christopher Brown hired as new village manager PENTWATER — An employment contract for a new Pentwater Village manager received Pentwater Village Council approval at its June 12 meeting.

The four-year contract was offered to Christopher Brown of Mackinaw City. Councilman Don Palmer said the contract mirrors that of the contract for current village Manager Rob Allard. Village Clerk Colleen Moser said the village received approximately 20 applications for the position.

Under the contract, Brown will receive a $70,000 annual salary. Benefits include 120 hours per year in vacation, which must be used each year and will not accumulate. He also will earn eight hours sick time every 30 days up

to 720 hours. Health care benefits will be the same as that under the union contract. Brown will receive a $400 per month car allowance for use of his personal vehicle on village business.

According to his resume, Brown was employed at Dockside Development in Mackinaw City as a chief engineer and operations manager. He’s also worked as the chief executive officer from Brown Developers Inc. of Mullet Lake.

He served on the Cheboygan County Board of Commissioners and has previously served on the Cheboygan County zoning board of appeals. He was scheduled to begin his duties in Pentwater June 25.

Allard announced his resignation earlier this year to be effective April 30. He agreed to stay

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Black bear spotted in Pentwater PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department posted on its Facebook page Tuesday afternoon, June 13 that a black bear had been spotted near the village.

The bear was seen traveling between Second Street and Monroe Road. It was traveling south when last seen.

The police department advises that if you see the bear do not attempt to engage it. People are asked to call 9-1-1.

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Calendar of Events June 27 Tuesday

… Pickn’ in Pentwater, 7-8 p.m., Pentwater Village Green. … Yoga Flow for all levels with Rebecca Urick of Smiling Lotus Yoga, 9:15-10:15 a.m., Shelby State Bank (2nd floor) in Pentwater.

Cost is $10. … Pentwater VFW Bi-weekly dinner, 4:30-7:30 p.m., 8440 N. Business US-31, in Pentwater. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12 and children 0-5 eat free.

Proceeds to support the VFW building fund.

June 28 Wednesday

… Stand up paddle board yoga with Rebecca Urick of Smiling Lotus Yoga, 7-8 p.m., Charles Mears State Park beach paddle board rental station.

Cost is $25. … Facial Care & MakeUp for Teens class with Mary Kay Beauty Consultant Aimee Streur, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Pentwater Township Library.

June 29 Thursday

… … Pentwater Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pentwater Village Green. … Pentwater Civic Band Concert, 8-9

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p.m., Pentwater Village Green. … Yoga Flow for all levels with Rebecca Urick of Smiling Lotus Yoga, 9:15-10:15 a.m., Shelby State Bank (2nd floor) in Pentwater.

Cost is $10.

… All Hands on Deck, 10 a.m., Charles Mears State Park beach.

Community event to celebrate the beauty and the overwhelming value of the Great Lakes.

Friday

… Independence Day Bike Parade, 10-11 a.m., Charles Mears State Park. … Pickn’ in Pentwater, 7-8 p.m., Pentwater Village Green.

June 30

… Fusion Fashion Show, 8-9 p.m., Pentwater Village Green.

July 1 Saturday

… Pentwater Yacht Club Venetian Night Boat Parade, 9:30 p.m.

July 2 Sunday

… Pentwater VFW Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Pentwater VFW. … Movie on the Green, 8 p.m., Pentwater Village Green. Movie begins at sunset.

July 3 Monday

… Fireworks in Pentwater, 10 p.m., Charles Mears State Park beach. … Pentwater Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pentwater Village Green. … Sunset yoga and meditation with Rebecca Urick, 7-8 p.m., Charles Mears State Park beach. Cost is $10, meet near kids playset.

July 4 Tuesday

July 5

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… Stand up paddle board yoga with Rebecca Urick of Smiling Lotus Yoga, 7-8 p.m., Charles Mears State Park beach paddle board rental station.

Cost is $25.

July 6 Thursday

… … Pentwater Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pentwater Village Green. … Pentwater Civic Band Concert, 8-9 p.m., Pentwater Village Green. … Yoga Flow for all levels with Rebecca Urick of Smiling Lotus Yoga, 9:15-10:15 a.m., Shelby State Bank (2nd floor) in Pentwater.

Cost is $10.

Don’t Miss These Annual Events!

Easter on the Green Saturday before Easter.

Founder’s Day first Saturday in May Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m., services at marina, village green and township cemetery.

Garden Club of Pentwater plant sale Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.

Start of Summer party first Sunday in June.

Spring Fest arts and crafts fair third weekend in June.

Community-wide garage sale second Saturday in June.

Pentwater Civic Band Concerts Each Thursday, 8 p.m., village green, last Thursday in June, through Labor Day. Fusion Fashion Show last Friday in June, on the village green, 8 p.m.

Fireworks over Lake Michigan July 3 each year.

Fine arts fair second Saturday in July.

Garden Stroll and “Blooming Arts” third Saturday in July.

Pentwater Homecoming second full weekend in August (Weekends start Thursdays).

MSU Tailgate Party The Saturday of Homecoming, behind the Village Pub. Pentwater Fall Festival Fourth weekend in September.

Oktoberfest Second Saturday in October.

Halloween on the Green Saturday before Halloween.

Spooktaclular Halloween Parade Saturday before Halloween.

Festival of Lights Saturday after Thanksgiving at the village green. Lighting of the community Christmas Tree and visits with Santa.

Christmas Craft Fair First Saturday in December at the school.

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Movies on the Green race forward with 8 more feature films

BY AMANDA DODGE PTW WRITER Though the idea to turn the Pentwater Village Green into an outdoor movie destination has been kicking around for awhile, it has finally come to fruition with the success of the first film shown over Memorial Day weekend.

With the remaining eight films set to be shown almost each Sunday from the fourth of July to Labor Day weekend, there is something in store for all ages.

Movies on the Green committee member Amy Roberson said that their group was officially formed in February of this year by Cosmic Candy co-owner John Nagel.“This is something John has been wanting to do for some period of time now,” Roberson explained. “He decided to form a committee, so he asked several of us if we would be interested and we are very excited about it. It just took off, and we have had some really great ideas from all of us coming together with lots of different backgrounds, and getting input from different business owners. We make such a great team.”

Roberson added that the committee meets on a monthly basis and each member has “lots of checklists” to keep things moving forward.

She also noted that committee member Steve Bass has done all of the group’s design and signage work, and they asked Claudia Ressel-Hodan to join them, after deciding to donate all of the proceeds from this not-for-profit event to the Pentwater Hart Bike Trail, and learning that she had already purchased the film rights JUNE 27 - JULY 4

for the movie that is showing this Sunday, July 2. The film is a perfect parallel to the bike trail, as it features a small town that is enthusiastic about cycling, much like Pentwater.

“We thought ‘what a great way to give back,’ so we chose the bike trail. In the future, we will

do something different,” Roberson said, adding that they will choose a relevant cause each year.

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Engineer outlines 2017 street project PENTWATER — The first phase of the Pentwater street improvement project was outlined for the Pentwater Village Council June 12.

Most of the work for 2017 will focus on the Clymer Street area between Sixth and Park streets. Work also is planned on Fifth Street between Clymer and Morris; Concord Street between Ellery and Clymer; Lowell Street between Ellery and Clymer; Ellery Street between Park and First and First Street between Ellery and Morris.

Project engineer David Bluhm of Fleis and Vandenbrink said they chose those locations because he doesn’t expect any underground utility work will be needed. He hopes to bid out the project in July with construction to start in midAugust and continue into late October. He also said the plan is to keep construction traffic out of the downtown area.

Bluhm also provided construction cost estimates for the next three years. He expects to spend $450,000 in 2017; $1.25 million in 2018 and $1.4 million in 2019. The estimates are for road work only.

Village voters approved a special street millage last November.

A link providing project updates and a street improvement map is available on the village website at pentwatervillage.org.

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PYC to host Venetian Night Boat Parade The Pentwater Yacht Club will bring back a “hometown favorite” event in celebration of Pentwater’s Sesquicentennial Saturday evening, July 1 as it host the Pentwater Venetian Night Boat Parade with the theme “Boats Throughout the Years.”

According to event organizer Chris Conroy, the boat parade participants will begin gathering at 9 p.m. off the village marina near Snug Harbor and at 9:30 p.m., will proceed along Pentwater Lake towards the yacht club before heading out the channel into Lake Michigan.

Boats will then circle around and return along the south wall of the channel and will then make their way around Pentwater Lake in a counter-clockwise manner.

If necessary due to rough weather the parade will travel from the village marina past the PYC to the channel mouth and circle Pentwater Lake counter-clockwise to the parade’s starting point before disbursing to dock.

During the parade, Pentwater Village President Jeff Hodges, former State Rep. Jon Bumstead and PYC Commodore Russ Murphy will judge participants as they circle around Pentwater Lake with awards being given in multiple categories.

Following the parade, an awards ceremony will take place at the Pentwater Village Green at 11:30 p.m.

There is no entry fee to take part in the parade, however, suggested donations can be made out to the Community Foundation for Oceana County with memo “Protect Pentwater Harbor Fund” or the “Pentwater Fireworks Fund.”

The deadline to enter the parade is Friday, June 30, “so that we can communicate the participant number to be displayed for judges,” Conroy said. Entry forms, along with rules and regulations, are available by visiting the PYC website ate www.pentwateryachtclub.com.

Local marine law enforcement will be on the water to keep participants safe and operating within local, state and US laws.

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Pentwater fireworks set for July 3 Limited edition print sales to benefit firework fund Independence Day fireworks in Pentwater will take place Monday, July 3 along the Lake Michigan Shoreline at the Charles Mears State Park beach, 400 W. Lowell St., in Pentwater.

Watch them from Charles Mears State Park, the Pentwater pier, the Pentwater Village Green or from your boat in Lake Michigan. Bring your lawn chair, beach blankets, friends and family.

Pentwater will host an additional fireworks display Saturday, Aug. 12 during the village’s annual Homecoming celebration.

The 87th Pentwater Homecoming Celebration takes place Aug. 10-13. This annual event now in its 87th year for a reason. People have been enjoying “coming home” to Pentwater for years. It’s a family friendly tradition. The Pentwater

Chamber of Commerce hopes to continue the annual firework display that Saturday for everyone’s enjoyment.

“We have an even bigger goal this year,” chamber director Eva Gregwer said. “The Village of Pentwater is celebrating its Sesquicentennial this year. We are hoping to have bigger and better firework displays for July 3 and the Saturday of homecoming weekend.

Both firework displays are made available for all to enjoy through donations from local businesses, friends and families.

There are numerous ways to contribute to the chamber’s firework fund: • Donation cans placed throughout the village; • The Pentwater Service Club will be collecting donations as

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Pentwater Chamber of Commerce Director Eva Gregwer displays artist Petrus Martens limited edition poster of the Pentwater fireworks celebrating the village’s sesquicentennial.

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they make their way along the homecoming parade route; • Donate online at www.pentwater.org; • Drop donations off in the chamber office, 324 S. Hancock St.; • Mail a contribution to PO Box 614, Pentwater, MI 49449; There is not a donation too small or too large.

This summer the chamber is also teaming up with the state park and artist Petrus Martens for two new ways to contribute to the firework funds.

Charles Mears State Park who will have a can return containers placed around the beach for returnables. Only place recyclables that will generate a 10 cent refund in these containers.

A limited edition Pentwater print inspired by the Pentwater fireworks, village green, yacht club, channel and gazebo has been created by artist Petrus Martens of East Lansing, Mich. Martens has been an exhibitor at the Pentwa-

ter Fine Arts and Crafts Fair in the most recent years. He will return to the art fair July 8 with his limited edition poster and has generously offered to donate 20 percent of sales to the firework displays. Each print measures 13-by-19-inch and is priced at $50. Posters can be purchased at his booth or online at www.martensprintworks.com.

“The Pentwater Chamber of Commerce is proud of all the support we receive for our fireworks,” Gregwer said. “We hope you know that your contribution is greatly appreciated. We also want you to have pride in the town where you visit or live. Please help us keep these traditions. Everyone has a favorite display so we hope to make all happy by continuing the tradition of July 3 and homecoming fireworks.”

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Village green to host Monday and Thursday markets

The farmer’s market in Pentwater is back again for another fabulous season, featuring the best products local farmers have to offer each Monday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Sept. 4 on Pentwater’s village green.

This season’s expanded list of vendors includes many long time favorites plus new vendors offering local wines, goat cheese, herbs, lilac starter plants and more. You can find the finest in everything local at the Pentwater Farmer’s Market from organic produce to baked goods, pasta, beef, pork, lamb, chicken, eggs, honey, soaps, trees and wool.

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All Hands on Deck to celebrate Great Lakes

The All Hands On Deck Great Lakes Regional Event is coming to the Pentwater and Ludington area Monday, July 3.

All Hands On Deck organizers are encouraging area residents and visitors to gather on the shores of all the Great Lakes and on boats in the adjoining waters to celebrate the beauty and the overwhelming value of the Great Lakes.

Locally people will gather at 10 a.m. at the Charles Mears State Park beach in Pentwater as well as Ludington State Park and Stearns Park in Ludington to unite in an hour-long handhold. Local boaters are invited to join the event from the water by raising specially designed flags of unity.

This is a non-partisan event meant to “raise awareness of the need to unite as a region for the Great Lakes… to keep our water safe from the perils that threaten it,” local event organizer Lorrie Dykstra said.

For more information or those interested in volunteering for this event are asked to contact Dykstra at 231-690-4624 or lorriedykstra@hotmail.com.

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Link a hand, hoist a flag, trade story for a marble on behalf of the Great Lakes June Garden of the Month The Garden Club of Pentwater and Neighboring Communities recently selected the garden of Ralph and Amy Baker, 570 Third Ave., in Pentwater for its June Garden of the Month. The gardens are a labor of love for both of the Bakers and like all gardens a work in progress. It started three years ago when they returned to Amy’s family roots, where her grandfather Warren Mullen was the village doctor for many years. The Bakers love Pentwater and spend many weekends improving their lovely property.

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Celebrate the beauty and fun of fashion during the 12th annual ‘Fusion Fashion Show’ Women’s lifestyle boutique Craze will host its 12th annual “Fusion Fashion Show” Friday evening, June 30 on the Pentwater Village Green.

This playful, family-friendly fashion show is an annual event celebrating the beauty and fun of fashion and design.

“Fusion showcases summer looks curated and available for sale at Craze, local surf boutique Rip Girl, and original designs by Graham

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“This year, it is with pleasure that Fusion will expand to include a collaboration featuring original jewelry designs handmade by Jilly Barnes of Jilly’s Gallery, 478 S. Hancock St., in Pentwater, Nugent added.”

The show will begin at 8 p.m. and is free to attend, limited seating is provided. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs.

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The Pentwater Tennis Club will again host its youth tennis clinic this summer for young players that would like to learn the game. The clinic will be coached by Pentwater athletic director Larry Brown, a former high school tennis coach at Parma Western.

The clinic will be held from July 10-13 and is open to boys and girls ages six to 16. Daily sessions are from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. for ages six to 10 and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for ages 11 to 16. July 14 will be a rain date.

The clinic will include individual and group instruction. Children will be taught the basics of grips, forehand serving, volleys and stances, among others. T-shirts will be given to all who complete the clinic.

The clinic costs $15 for those who aren’t members of the Pentwater Tennis Club. It is free to members. Children participating should bring water and a tennis racket and wear shorts, a T-shirt and tennis shoes.

Space is limited. To register, contact Walt Urick at 231-873-4279.

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Library to offer pair of programs Facial Care & Make-Up for Teens class and children’s author visit planned The Pentwater Township Library will host a pair of programs for adults, teens and children in the coming week.

Mary Kay Beauty Consultant Aimee Streur will visit the library from 2:30-3:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 28 for a Facial Care & MakeUp for Teens class. Streur will discuss the 11 crucial parts of good skin care along with age appropriate color cosmetics. Each teen will be able to apply their own make-up guided by application techniques. Teens under 18 must have parental permission. Pick up a permission slip at the library.

For the little ones, the library will welcome Tracy Foster, author of Benson’s Adventures in Michigan at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 30. Foster will share her new book and children will join Benson, the cartoon turtle, as he travels to magical places in Michigan.

New look at the Art on the Town Gallery Pentwater’s Art on the Town Gallery, 110 S. Hancock St., is a cooperative gallery comprised of 28 working West Michigan artists.

The gallery has recently been reinvented, with the help of remodel and an expansion project, to better showcase its widely diverse selection of fine art and crafts.

Gallery’s updates include, a larger two-dimensional display area, fresh paint and new lighting were added in addition to a new more convenient computer check out system. More important than anything, however, is the creative energy and ideas of gallery members in an effort to make Art on the Town Gallery an even bigger success.

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no back entrance now, and the restroom is accessed from the inside.

There are brand new round tables with fourway partitions that enclose four computer stations, where patrons can use their own devices as well. Free wi-fi is available, and there’s an expanded adult section.

“It was originally a small meeting room at the east end of the building, but we tore out two walls and opened up the whole area,” noted Barker. “There’s a bank of windows now, and it’s very light and open, with a nice view.”

Another way to create the illusion of space was to change the shelving. All the shelves have been lowered, eliminating the old hardto-reach top shelves. Not that you have to worry about reduced content—there are still the same amount of books.

“We tried to find ways to create more storage and utilize space in multiple ways,” Barker noted. “For instance, we changed the children’s division. Everything was lowered, with movable shelving so we can accommodate more activities. We’ll have story time, and arts and crafts in here.”

She indicated a spacious room off the children’s area, on the northwest side of the building.

“We needed a new meeting room. One that could accommodate different sized groups.

This multi-purpose room was the original children’s department when the library opened in 1996.”

The new meeting room also includes a small separate room—a “tutor room,” Barker explained, “for one-on-one meetings.”

Then there’s the redecorating, carefully planned with a Pentwater theme. New carpeting has a dune grass motif, and the spiffy new paint job, in savvy yet soothing colors of a tealish blue and sandy tan, “represents Pentwater,” said Barker. “The dark blue of the lake and the sandy color of the dunes. We wanted to create a peaceful, relaxing environment that reflects this area.”

Visitors definitely noticed. “I love the colors,” enthused Pat Lajko, at the reception following the ribbon-cutting event that took place Tuesday, June 20. “Look at the carpet—it’s dune grass. It really goes with the brown and blue— like the sand and the water.”

The ribbon-cutting was the chance for both the library’s board and personnel to say thanks,

Above, Mary Jane Fedder of the Pentwater Township Library returns books to their shelves. Left, Kathy Davis of Pentwater reads a Spiderman book to Sophia Skinner of Pentwater Tuesday, June 20 during the library’s open house.

for the tireless efforts of everyone who helped to realize what was, essentially, a community vision.

Standing at the parking lot in front of the library’s doors, board president Kendra Flynn chronicled the long journey from dream to reality. Quoting Ben Franklin—“Energy and persistence conquer all things”—she reflected that, “Without the energy and persistence of our board members and all those who worked so hard on this project, it could never have happened.”

When Barker took the podium, her brief address came straight from the heart. As she thanked her staff, she struggled with tears.“You cannot imagine how much hard work these people have put in,” she said, as the crowd applauded. At that moment, the human element took center stage, reminding us that a library is not merely a construction project, but a thing that people love and need and will tend to as devotedly as they do a garden that can only survive and bloom with continued dedication.

After Barker raised a giant red-handled scissors in the air and officially cut the bright blue ribbon held by board members, the doors opened and the gathering poured into the library, exclaiming over the new features and enjoying conversation and a beautiful hors

d’oeuvres buffet catered and donated by Karen St. Denis.

“I’m thrilled beyond words,” Flynn acknowledged. “We’ve waited so long to do the right thing for the library.”

Does it look the way she envisioned it?

“No,” she admitted. “Oh, when you look at plans and blueprints, it’s one thing. But when you actually see it come to life, it’s overwhelming. I don’t think they could have planned anything better without building a new building.”

In the children’s division, youngsters were totally engaged. Kids took to the new computers like birds to the air. Little ones flocked to the round table that was scaled to their height, grabbing for paper and colorful crayons.

“This place is so important to them,” Barker smiled. “For many, it’s their home away from home. We have one little boy who comes here every single day after school, and stays for a couple of hours.

“They love the library. Everyone loves the library. I believe we truly are the focal point of the community.”

New library hours are Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Another way they are raising funds for the cause is through the sale of limited edition, collectible popcorn buckets. The red buckets, with gold design, are available for $10, and are good for the entire dated season, with $1 refills, Roberson said, adding that the design will be changed for next year.

So with raffle tickets, popcorn buckets, a red carpet photograph with a DeLorean experience, the committee waited to see how their first film, “Back to the Future”, would go. Much to their delight and amazement, Roberson said that around 500 people turned out to see the time traveling classic, and put a seal of approval on this new event.

Movies on the Green committee members plan to make, into a new Pentwater summer tradition. “We were very excited for the first one. It went really well,” she exclaimed. “We were really excited about the number of people. It was such a great community event. We had people from various areas, including some who told me they came in from Fremont, Mich. after hearing about it.”

Roberson added that the company they are using to lease the films rights through approved them to show nine films this year, but they are hoping to show more next year. “As a committee, we tossed around some (film) names, and looked at some current new releases that would be fun for families. We also wanted to throw in some classics and a musical. This way we can get different genres that people love. Some of our sponsors were able to help us decide what movies we would show. Our sponsors have been phenomenal. We didn’t even get through our list of people to ask and they all wanted to be a part of it. Everyone has been so supportive,” Roberson said.

The success of the interactive events before “Back to the Future” was shown has prompted the committee and sponsors to add more activities like that.

For their final film of the season, Roberson said they will have characters to do a meetand-greet with the children, with volunteers playing Belle and the Beast. She also added that their 50s musical film about the T-birds and the Pink Ladies will include a costume contest, dancing and sing-a-long.

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Green are asked to gather at 8 p.m. to get settled into their lawn chairs and stretched out on their blankets for fun, games and prizes, which Roberson said will all depend on each film’s sponsor. Movies will begin at sunset, which will be around 9 p.m. The “gathering time” as she designated it “gives sponsors time to interact with the community and speak to them.”

“The guys on this committee have such great vision and this is so much fun. We have a professional screen right out of Hollywood, and with all of the generous donors that we have, we were able to purchase a new projector. The sponsors are the ones who purchased the movie licenses and this not-for-profit event really truly is something that is for the community,” Roberson said.

“We are already planning for next year after we have seen how much buzz was created. This really is special, and we really have a great team

and great community sponsors. What a way to end the evening and the week on Sunday!”

Movies on the Green take place almost each Sunday from the fourth of July to Labor Day weekend. Movie discrioptions include, July 2 - A group of Indiana friends work to make one’s Italian cycling dreams come true; July 9 - DreamWorks’ animated film about an infant in charge; July 16 - Blast off to save space with this quirky Marvel crew; July 23 - An 80s classic about a slacker who skips school for an adventurous day on the town; July 30 - Watch Elliott fly over the moon with this lovable Reese’s Pieces-eating alien; Aug. 6 - A koala struggles to save his theater by hosting a competition in this vocal-themed animated film, Aug.13 - The T-Birds and the Pink Ladies try to unite Sandy and Danny in this classic sock hop musical; and Sept. 3 - An update on a tale as old as time.

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Civic Band to celebrate 70 years The Pentwater Civic Band will celebrate 70 years of performances this Thursday, June 29 with free cake being served starting at 7:30 p.m. prior to the band’s 8 p.m. performance on the village green.

Civic band concerts take place each Thursday from 8-9 p.m. through Aug. 31.

Bring your blankets, chairs, families and friends to enjoy the music as the band plays marches, show tunes, old-time favorites, patriotic marches and melodies. Each concert is closed with Good Night Ladies.

The civic band will joined by the Scottville Clown Band Thursday, Aug. 10 at 7:30 p.m. for the annual Les Bailey Concert during Pentwater Homecoming.

If you play an instrument and read music, bring your instrument along and you can join the band. Band musicians are local residents and visitors. Therefore, arrive a few minutes early to be given music. Music selected is based on who arrives prior to the concert starting. Band size varies along with the selections played.

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