Village Appetite May 2015 by Village Baker

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Spring / Summer 2015 ISSUE NUMBER FOUR

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4 Community Banking 5 Art for Everyday Life 6 Lovely Gift Items 7 Answers for Aging 8 Sara’s Recommended

Professionals

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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

businesses, services and organizations right here in your local community.

Memories for a Lifetime

This publication is printed and mailed twice annually to 18,000

Age is Only a Number

residents like you. All of the businesses in this magazine share

Feast for Your Eyes

the cost of publishing, printing and mailing this magazine so that they might share their “stories” with you, their local

A Pig Tale

customer base. The professionals in this publication are not at all “corporate.” We are your next-door neighbors. You will see

A Country Home on Beautiful Land

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Twist and Shout!

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Bread Repurposed

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.

Oran’s Audiophile Report

Mindful Healing Parking Lot Update

We sincerely hope you enjoy our magazine.

We All Scream for Ice Cream Newest Business to the Village We’ve Got Your Cornered

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between you, the reader, and the small and truly fantastic

Editor In Chief: Sara Rathbun Contributing Editor: Oran Rankin Graphic Design: Todd Johnson Photography: Todd Johnson Copy Taster: Bruce Buursma Professional contact information for the above-mentioned professionals is available at Village Baker

An Update from

This July, Village Baker will be celebrating the completion of its

the

Baker’s Wife

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 Baker 617 E. Savidge, Spring Lake, MI 49456 616.935.7312 • villagebaker.us Mon - Thur 7:00 am - 8:00 pm • Fri - Sat 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Sun 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

the Baker’s Wife

107 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417 616.935.7757 Mon - Thur 7:30 am - 7:00 pm • Fri - Sat 7:30 am - 9:00 pm Sun 8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Community Banking …. a highly personal journey We take our responsibility to be a community leader very Do you recall your first banking experience? Did your seriously. When someone chooses our bank it makes mom or dad open a savings account for you? Or maybe at a substantial impact on the economy around us. The Christmas or on your birthday, Grandpa gave you a crisp majority of money an individual earns during his or dollar bill to put into your account, telling you to “save this her lifetime will be deposited into our bank, and that for a rainy day.” I remember my first “real experience” in turn allows Community Shores to make loans and with a banker. I asked my Dad for help buying my first investments in our own market. If someone chooses to car. He agreed and we hopped in his car and drove to bank with a national or regional presence, those deposits our local community bank. As we entered the branch, I are invested in securities and activities that may have no headed toward the teller window, but my Dad headed to bearing on our local community. However, when people the Branch Manager’s office. A little confused, I turned bank at Community Shores, they are bringing their and followed him. Once in the Manager’s Office, my father economic power to bear on our local economy. said “This is my son and he’s interested in buying a car and needs help with a loan.” The manager took my loan Establishing a new banking relationship is an application, talked to me about a few options, drew up the important step for any individual or business. papers and I walked out the door with a cashier’s check Choosing the right bank can have a major impact on and a monthly payment of $88.12. It may have been my your financial well-being. At Community Shores, we first experience with true adulthood, but it became a like to know our customers, not just by their account lifelong lesson in finance. Every month when I walked numbers, but by actually listening to their needs of into that branch office to painfully today and dreams for tomorrow. What make my monthly payment, that same we hear from customers is translated into Branch Manager asked me how my car products specifically tailored for our local “When people was doing and how things were going market. We believe in our community and for me. Over the next few years, I began bank at Community we are flexible in evaluating a borrower’s to look forward to my branch visits and credit standing, especially when there are Shores, they are I began to see that Manager as more extenuating circumstances. Over time, as than a banker…he became my banking bringing their we get to know each other, we hope to build a partner. Some of the advice I gained long and trusting bond. It really comes down economic power from that Manager was invaluable. to talented bankers working with people to It was community banking at its best to bear on our make life better for all. That’s what we do. and it made a worthwhile and lasting local economy.” A handful of us started Community impression on me. Shores in 1999, and today, with over 70 Nine years later, when I was hired as employees, and four FDIC insured branches a Management Trainee for a bank in in Muskegon and Northern Ottawa counties, Grand Rapids, I thought about that banker in my home we continue to stand strong with over $180 million town. He was a Community Banker who demonstrated in assets. pride, caring and service. The mission of Community If you have an interest in learning more about Community Bankers is the same as it always has been … to serve the Shores Bank, please call our branch location closest to people and businesses in their area and to help the local you, and give Community Shores the opportunity to community grow and prosper. be your “banking partner.” 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 Written by Bob Jacobs, the communities it serves. Senior Vice President 231.780.1810, rjacobs@ I am proud to say that Community Shores Bank is one communityshores.com of more than 6,000 community banks across America. Member FDIC

Muskegon (231) 780-1800

Norton Shores (231) 780-1800

Grand Haven (616) 844-5600

North Muskegon (231) 780-1880

C2C...ART FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE C2C Gallery offers “art for your everyday life,” an everchanging 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 handpainted 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.

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.

“What one does is what counts and not what one had the intention of doing.” -Pablo Picasso

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.

C2C....Art for your everyday life 616-935-7337 c2cgallery.com On Facebook and Pinterest

Lovely Items for Sale at Both Bakeries... 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.

Village Baker 617 E. Savidge Spring Lake, MI 616.935.7312

the Baker’s Wife

107 Washington Ave. Grand Haven, MI 616.935.7757

Understanding all your options just got easier 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!”

Call Tina today to schedule a meeting. She would love to meet

At Comfort Keepers, Tina and her staff offer free consultations

you at her office or at Village Baker. She also would like to

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

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

help families develop a plan that they feel really good about.

are coming!

Whatever your needs, concerns and desires, we can help you

Tina’s phone number is 616-846-5890

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.

18000 Cove St., Spring Lake, MI www.comfortkeepers.com

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, athome 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!

PAINT 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.

605-252-1209

4738 E. Fruitport Road Fruitport, Michigan Tues - Thurs: 2-8pm Sat: 3-8pm Sun: Noon-8pm

doug@dougtaylordecorating.com

Sara’s Recommended Professionals:

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 jrb7497@aim.com 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.

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 • 616-638-3732 www.theboatservicecenter.com

A well-planned vacation can give you

MEMORIES FOR A LIFETIME 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 details We 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 answers Cruise & 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.

616-499-8490 118 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI 49456

Age is only a number. The participants at The Little Red House are living proof. A friend’s smile to greet you. A fragrant cup of tea and a fresh, warm muffin. Memories shared and new ones made. A stroll in a garden filled with flowers and drenched in sunshine. After lunch maybe a field 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, nonprofit 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.

Old. Young. Just Words.

~Jack Benny

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 five days a week.

Door-to-door transportation is available on our handicap-accessible bus.

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 find a world of care, compassion, support and peace of mind.

Find out if The

Little Red House is what you need to help someone you love to age successfully and live fully.

(616) 846-5720 311 E. Exchange Street • Spring Lake, MI 49456

www.thelittleredhouse.org

Village Baker and the

Bakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wife

Gale - Dale - Sharon - Valerie - Paul

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.

A Pig Tale 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!

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

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!

A Country Home on Beautiful Land Finding your ideal home is one of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

616-216-8000 dave@draftre.com draftre.com

Specializing in acreage and farmland

Oran Rankin, THE Village Baker

Malcolm Johnson, Village Kid

Twist and Shout:

We’re Your Place for Pretzels 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.

Village Baker 617 E. Savidge Spring Lake, MI 616.935.7312

the Baker’s Wife

107 Washington Ave. Grand Haven, MI 616.935.7757

Side One 1. Sourdough Melody - How I love to Watch You Rise 2. Yeastorama 3. French Kiss 4. Brioshe Smeosh

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Au di op hil eR ep ort •

ran’s Audiophile Report

By Oran Rankin, THE Village Baker

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. 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!

The sheer dynamic impact and ultimate accuracy of the $250K Clearaudio Statement V2 was thrilling!

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 vacuumtube-based amplifiers can produce.

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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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 barrierfree 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

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!

Village Baker Bread...

Repurposed!

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

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

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!

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 on a stick” for just $5. We hope you will love them as much as we do!

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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 Fried Rice

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. ~ Sara, the Bakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wife

Wok and Roll Sushi

510 W. Savidge, Spring Lake 616-607-7190 MTW 11-2:30 Lunch 4:30 - 9pm Dinner Thursday & Friday 11:00am - 9pm Saturday noon - 9pm Closed Sunday

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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.

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Their 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.

115 3rd Street 616-847-9000 Open 7 days a week, 8:30 - 11 pm

“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.”

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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 US31

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Secondly, across from Miss Lisa’s in Ferrysburg, the Corner

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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CORNERED any or our three locations! 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.

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The 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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