125th ANNIVERSARY GREETINGS

	Greetings! Hudsonville's 125 year anniversary reflects the history of a most outstanding community. It is clear that while retaining old fashioned principles such a belief in God, family, and hard work, the city has also been very progressive. Hudsonville has always played an important role in my life, including many friends who live there and having attended school in the city. Hudsonville has always maintained a very responsive city government and stands for those things that are right with America. No wonder this community has always been such a wonderful place to live and has become a mdel for other communities throughout the state. Congratulations for 125 years! Sincerely, Wm. Van Regenmorter State Senator
Dear Friends: Congratulations and best wishes to you on the occasion of the 125th Anniversary of the great City of Hudsonville. As community leaders, residents and friends gather to celebrate the founding of this city, you will look back with pride upon the history of this community which stands today as it has for 125 years, strengthened by unity, old-fashioned American values, and hope for the future. My thoughts are with you as you celebrate this significant milestone and I wish you many prosperous years to come. Sincerely, Jessie F. Dalman State Representative 90th District

OUR HERITAGE

Our 125th anniversary allows the community to celebrate in two ways. First it is a time to look back at our heritage and history and to reflect on the vision, courage and determination of previous leaders. Secondly, it is a time to celebrate with festivities and appreciation.
On the Ottawa County Plat Map dated 1876, the City of Hudsonville is described as a small place with a train depot post office and a few houses. From its original settlement of a few families the area has grown to a community with an estimated 6,800 residents and a thriving industrial center and community-shopping district.
Homer Hudson was one of the earliest settlers of a plat of land originally call South Georgetown. The home of Homer Hudson is located at 5452 32nd Avenue and will be included in the Hudsonville Heritage Walk, Saturday, June 27.
From twenty acres of land the was first recorded as the Village of Hudsonville, April 1873, to being officially incorporated as a village in 1927, Hudsonville has grown with the inflow of people because of the friendliness of its residents, quality of public and private schools and many fine places of worship.
Many residents have deep roots in our community and can correlate their family history along with that of our city.
They have witnessed Hudsonville change from a rural community, with no divided highway and only one traffic light to a small modern city with an excellent quality of life. Second and third generations also have deep roots in the community. These ties offer us a glimpse of the heritage of our city.
In 1957, the Village of Hudsonville was incorporated into Home Rule City and many changes occurred during the transition from being a small town to the third largest and fastest growing city in Ottawa County. The metamorphosis began when municipal water became available from Lake Michigan. Jerome Grysen, mayor at the that time, was instrumental in securing federal and state grants for the installation of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, curbs and gutter for the City of Hudsonville. The vision of the city leader three decade ago continues to be a magnet that draws families and industry to our community. Today, Hudsonville offers the best in public utilities and services. The Clty is particularly proud of its police fire, and public works departments and other city services.

BUSINESSES
WITH ROOTS IN THE PAST AND BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

The next two decades saw major growth in the community. Families and businesses were attracted to our city because of the easy access from I-196 and the close proximity to Grand Rapids and Holland.
In 1994 the City of Hudsonville dedicated a new city hall. This building will meet the present and future needs of the community. The municipal complex is the home for city administration, police and fire departments. The Department of Public Works and one fire engine continue to operate out of the former city hall. The unique clock tower on City Hall has already become a distinguishing landmark for the city.
Many new businesses have taken on a Hudsonville mailing address and employment opportunities have grown. Buttermilk Creek Commerce Park and the Hudsonville Business Park are two examples of major economic development projects.
One of the Hudsonville Area Chamber of Commerce mandates is to manage economic growth. That vision for economic prosperity is evident in the Downtown Revitalization Project. The Downtown Development Authority chamber members and city government all worked together in the reconstruction of the old plaza into a vibrant community-shopping district. Expanding long-time plaza businesses have combined with several new additions form a dynamic business locale. In just five years, employment and retail space doubled.
Much has changed in the geography of our city, too. There are new residential developments, motels, fast food restaurants, video stores and a strip mall. Someone returning to Hudsonville to retrace his roots would observe considerable economic growth.
Although Hudsonville experiences progressive change, some of the old landmarks remain a visual reminder our heritage. The Farmers Coop Elevator has deep roots in our agricultural history. The landmark has be renovated and continues to provide a diversity of services to the community such as lawn and garden supplies, tires batteries, products for the hobby farmer, and services for anything a farmer might need to get the job done.

The Farmers Co-op Mill at 3300 Prospect St. was destroyed by fire in 1952.
It is now rebuilt at the same site.

PROVIDING THE NECESSARY ROOTS TO SUSTAIN US AND HELP US GROW

Our country was founded on the importance of religious freedom and the significance of having a place to worship. These values have deep roots in our community. You are very much aware of our community's spiritual roots by the number of churches around town.
The Congregational United Church of Christ is the oldest congregation in Hudsonville. A small core of residents organized :his church in 1875 only a few years after the original land was platted by Homer Hudson.
Max Grysen, Jack Sawyer and Gladys Hubbard have deep roots in the Hudsonville Congressional United Church of Christ and our community. They have helped to identify people, places and dates on photographs donated to the Hudsonville Historical Society Many will be displayed at the Olde Tyme Reunion on June 26 Today, the residents of the City of Hudsonville attend twelve different churches within the city which represent their denominational beliefs.

OUR SCHOOLS HAVE DEEP ROOTS

Hudsonville Public Schools can trace its roots from a piece of cleared forest to a small wooden building just east of the original traffic light. The formal education system originated in 1855 with a school census of ten students. The rural community recognized the need for education and one-room schools were started in outlying areas soon after the settling of the area. Some of the early schoolhouses in this area were called South Blendon, Alward. Jamestown, and Bauer. The school calendar was closely coordinated with the agricultural demands of a rural society. School was in session from Labor Day until the middle of May when students were needed to help with the spring plantings and work on the farm.
Hudsonville High School was built around 1910 and was located at 5535 School Street. From information gathered from the Hudsonville Historical Society, there were five graduates in the first graduating class. They were Ila DeCator, Iva Densmore, Blanche Morrill, William Chester Coburn and A. Harold Edson. Admission was fifteen cents for attending the graduation event Former teacher Gladys Hubbard, who began teaching for Hudsonville Public School in 1929 recalls transporting students to football games in the rumble seat of her Model A Sport Coupe.
In a little more than a century, the Hudsonville Public School system has grown from a number of one-room schoolhouses to six elementary, one middle school, one ninth grade, and one high school building.
Today approximately 50 buses travel over 2,000 miles a day to transport a school population of 4,500 students.
Hudsonville has four private schools in the community.
'They are: Freedom Baptist Academy, Heritage Christian, Hudsonville Christian and Unity Christian offering education in a supportive and spiritual environment.
Hudsonville Christian School has deep roots in our community, dating back to 1917. Their original building with some modernization remains in use today, housing first grade students.

HELP US CELEBRATE!

Noon - 11:00 pm       CARNIVAL & FOOD BOOTHS Plaza Avenue & Central Blvd areas

COME AND JOIN US FOR A WEEK-END OF FAMILY FUN!

Mark your calendar and plan to participate in as many events as possible. This section of the Salad Bowl Newsletter contains a description of events a calendar for quick reference and a map to assist you in finding the events.

9:00 am 3:00 pm
OLDE TYME REUNION
Hudsonville City Hall Fire Station

A day filled with activities centered around old pictures, memories and reminiscing about the "good old days'' in Hudsonville.
And there will be a checkers tournament, bingo, musical entertainment. Listen to Gary Gemmen give an interesting presentation about the Native Americans of Ottawa County. Enjoy an informative presentation about the history of Hudsonville.
Lunch will be provided by The OId Time Diner at no cost. However, a reservation is needed for this particular event. Please sign and return the form listed below to Hudsonville City Hall, before June 12. 1998.
Zeeland Hospital staff will offer health screening from 1:00 - 3:00 PM (free).
There will be information available on year-round senior activities.

9:00 am - 3:00 pm
USED BOOK SALE

Hudsonville City Hall Fire Station
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Noon - 11:00 pm
CARNIVAL
Plaza Ave.

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
FREE PONY RIDES

"Turn West'' Central Blvd. & School Street

SIGN UP AND RETURN TO HUDSONVILLE CITY HALL Name(s) ______________________________________                ___________________________________________ Please check: Bingo Checkers tounament Lunch- 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Provided by the OId Time Diner Return by June 12, 1998 to: City of Hudsonville; 3275 Central Blvd, Hudsonville, MI. 49426

6:00 pm
BEARD / MUSTACHE JUDGING
Grace Community Church, 3500 New Holland Street

Men, it will be your time to strut and to fondly stroke your facial covering that has been part of your new image for the past few months! The judging of the beards and the mustache will be at Grace Community Church at 6:00 pm Judges will be looking for a beard, mustache or both that is most representative of the history around the early years of our community. Judges will be looking for the longest beard as well. Winners will be introduced at Historical/Patriotic program at 7:00 pm.

6:00 pm
PERIOD COSTUMES
Grace Community Church, 3500 New Holland Street

The costumes must represent the clothing worn in our community around 1870. Entries will be judged on most authentic clothing dating back to that time and the family with the most members dressed from that period judging will be done prior to the Historical / Patriotic program for the evening. The award winning entries wit introduced at the Historical / Patriotic program.
Thank you to the following residents for consenting to serve as judges for this event: Shirley DeWeerd, Jerry
DeWeerd, Burdene Huyser, Edna Verkaik, Dr. Peter Verkaik, Harold VerHage

7:00 pm HISTORICAL PATRIOTIC PROGRAM Grace Community Church, 3500 New Holland Street

Cost $1.50 adult & $.50 Child
Tickets required for this event may be purchased at City Hall or at the door.

Arrive early to find a good seat for a wonderful night filled with music, song, pagently and a video on the early settlement of the City of Hudsonville. This will be the official opening of our city celebration.
There will be a premiere showing of a historical video "Life in Hudsonville from 1873 On" produced WCET-TV. This video was produced especially for the 125th anniversary of the City of Hudsonville. The resource for this documentary has been archives from the Heritage Corner at the Hudsonville Bicentennial Library and old photographs donated to the Hudsonville Historical Society.
Over forty young people from the Hudsonville area will present a short patriotic musical entitled ''AmeriKids''. They have been practicing for months under the direction of Bev Geers. "AmeriKids", by Kathie Hill and featuring 'Yackey Doodle', will set the tempo for an evening of stirring patriotism for our country.
"AmeriKids" will also be part of the community worship service on Sunday evening.
What would a patriotic program be without a band? The Holland American Legion Band under the direction of Henry VanderLinde will provide part of the entertainment for the evening. Their repertoire of old familiar marches and melodies promises to invoke memories of band concerts of years gone by.

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm - 5:00 pm
MAYOR'S PRAYER BREAKFAST
City Hall

Join Mayor Holtrop for Prayer and a continental breakfast

8:30 AM - 4:30 pm

PROFESSIONAL GO-KART RACES
Hudsonville High School Lower Parking Lot

The Mid-West Professional Go-Kart Club will be of special interest to all racecar enthusiasts. You definitely will want to save time for being one of the many spectators for this scheduled event.
The pits open at 8:30 AM. Time trials and qualifying races will be followed by heat races later in the day. Special trophies and prizes will be awarded to the winners.
Make sure to welcome this professional racing group to our community. A special thank you to the Hudsonville Fair for allowing the Mid-West Professional Go-Kart Club and crews to stay on their grounds.
The Hudsonville High School Band Boosters will be selling their famous "Hudsonville Spuds'' during the races Wow! Hudsonville will have a miniature version of the Grand Rapids Grand Prix!

9:00 am - 3:00 pm
USED BOOK SALE

Hudsonville City Hall Fire Station
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

10:00 AM Noon - 11:00 pm
RONALD MCDONALD

Hudsonville Fire Department

Did I hear somebody say Ronald McDonald? You are right! Ronald McDonald will be giving a special performance at 10:00 am for the younger children.

10:00 AM - 3:00 AM
KIDS CRAFTS & GAMES
Hudsonville Fire Department

Arts and crafts activities have been planned to encourage children to be creative and experience their creativity through many different art medias.
There will be other tables where children may go to have fun. Just to mention a few of the booths Ring toss, bucket bonanza, lucky duck pond possum shoot milk bottles clown face painting and cat toss.
Zeeland Community Hospital will also have two games available for the children to enjoy.

11:00 AM - 2:00 pm
FAMILY PICNIC LUNCH
Plaza $1.00|

You certainly will be hungry for a delicious and affordable family lunch.
Walk over to the Plaza and enjoy lunch by Family Fare :

Noon - 3:00 pm
FREE PONY RIDES

"Turn West'' Central Blvd. & School Street

Noon - 11:00 pm
CARNIVAL
Plaza Ave.

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
OLD FASHIONED WAGON RIDES
''Mike's Restaurant'' on the Service Drive
$1.00 adult, $.50 for children 12 & under
Enjoy a nostalgic ride around town.

5:00p - 7:00 pm TEXAS BARBECUE "Turn West" Central Blvd. & School Street $3.00 adults, $1.00 kids We will all "Turn West'' for a rip roaring barbecue. MENU: steer roast, backdoor beans, southwestern style slaw, salsa and chips and rolls and drinks. DESSERT: Anniversary Cake! A replica of the city hall including the clock tower designed, baked and decorated especially for the occassion by Family Fare Bakery. This 1,000 piece anniversary cake is compliments of Family Fare Supermarkets. 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm COUNTRY DANCE "Turn West" Work off your delicious meal by staying around for a country dance. No charge! The dance will start around 7:00 pm and last until a either everyone goes home or until 11:00 pm. Bottled water, pop and popcorn will be for sale.

6:00 pm
COMMUNITY WORSHIP SERVICE
Grace Community Church
3500 New Holland Street

There would be no more appropriate way to conclude our anniversary celebration than with a community-wide worship service. The community is invited to join in a worship service of gratitude thanks and praise for the goodness of our God through the years of our city's history.
Opening invocation and remarks will be given by Rev. Eric Thorsen of Hudsonville Congregational United Church of Christ.
Dr. Tim Brown Professor at Western Theological Seminary will be the speaker at the worship service. Dr.
Brown began his ministry at Fellowship Reformed Church in Hudsonville.
Music will have an important place in the service. There will the a time of community singing under the direction of Dean Nederveld accompanied by Norma Malefyt. Special music by Ardis Faber a gifted trumpet player and former resident of our city. The AmeriKids will also be sharing some of their special numbers.
Closing remarks and prayer will be given by Dr. Gaylen Byker, a former resident of Hudsonville and now President of Calvin College.
The offering for the evening, after expenses, will be divided between Love INC. and Habitat for Humanity.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL Plan to stay after the service for an ice cream social. No Cost

An Interesting Note about the Trumpet Soloist

Ardis Faber a featured soloist at the Community Worship Service has childhood roots in Hudsonville. She began playing the trumpet at the age of 13 for the Grand Rapids Youth symphony and later joined the Grand Rapids Symphony. A graduate of Grand Valley State College in Music Education and of Northwestern University with a Masters Degree in Trumpet Performance, she is presently an associate Professor in charge of the Music Education Department at Grace College and Seminary, Winona Lake Indiana. Ardis is the Director and Conductor of the Grace Symphony Orchestra and of the Festival Chorus.
Ardis was the trumpet player with "The King's Brass" for seven years and traveled throughout the country during the summer with this group. Besides playing for "The King's Brass" she has arranged music for the group and assisted in some of their recordings.
Welcome back to Hudsonville Ardis!

HUDSONVILLE FAIR HAS DEEP ROOTS IN THE COMMUNITY

The Chicago World Fair inspired the start in 1934 of the Hudsonville Fair. Originally the fair was held for three days, Thursday noon through Saturday.
Most of the community might find it difficult to envision the Hudsonville Community Fair any other place other than on its current forty acre site on the west side of the city. The Hudsonville Public School located at School and Madison was the center of activity for the early years of the fair. The antiques and artwork were displayed in the basement of the school The city street served as a race track and there was horse racing right down Curtis Street. The fair started with farm produce, canned goods, and needlework. Livestock was added to the fair later.
The early fairs were pleasant times, people came around, enjoyed exhibits and had time to spend talking with each other. Today, the Hudsonville Community Fair is the center for 3,168 4-H exhibits and 4,331 open entries for all ages. Over $39,000 was given away in premiums last year. With a gate attendance of 80,000 it is the hub of activity for the community beginning on Monday and ending late Saturday. In August it represents the last hurrah for young people and families before school begins the following week.
The Hudsonville Community Fair, with deep roots in our past, has the vision to continue growing to offer western Michigan the "Biggest Little Fair in the State".

AGRICULTURE

The 4-H exhibits at the Hudsonville Community Fair reflect the strong agricultural roots of the community. The Dutch influence with their experience in reclaiming land from the sea began in the 1870s with draining and clearing the low-lying muck fields so prominent yet today. Onions and celery dominated for many years as the primary product, but have expanded to be much broader today, giving rise to the "Salad Bowl City" official slogan. Francis (Chic) Volkema had the winning slogan out of 104 entries provided in a 1974 contest sponsored by the Hudsonville Chamber of Commerce.
The use of greenhouses (second largest US market) has expanded to include flowers which are distributed country-wide by another out-fall industry - trucking. Starting in the early 1930's, delivering produce to the Chicago market, the trucking industry has expanded to include major interstate truck lines.
Thank You - "Salad Bowl City'' for your early foresight and determination to turn a useless swamp into a thriving community.

Grand Valley Shopper's Guide
October 2, 1974

HUDSONVILLE TODAY
THE 125TH FLORAL GARDEN

The commemorative 125th floral display located on 32nd Avenue by City Hall will be a visible reminder of our special weekend celebration,

HUDSONVILLE PARKS HAVE DEEP ROOTS

Our packs are favorite places for family celebrations, church picnics, or school events.
Most park land in the City of Hudsonville was donated by residents of Hudsonville. The city has provided playground equipment, picnic tables, sports fiends, trails, parking areas, and other recreational amenities within the packs system.

GARY BYKER MEMORIAL LIBRARY OF HUDSONVILLE

The library began as a federally funded WPA project. Located in the back of the post office, Margarite Lowing was the first librarian.
Henrietta Cory and others belonged to a book club. Each bought one book a month, they all read it, then it was donated to the library.
When the funding was depleted, Norm Unema negotiated with Herrick Library of Holland to establish a branch library in Hudsonville. The Hudsonville Library opened Saturday, March 25, 1967, in the old Hudsonville Lumber Company Office on Balsam Drive. Their first day circulation was 263 books! The library was open three days a week.
A number of friendly faces assisted in checking out books, during the infancy of the library. They were Ruth Rabine, Carole DeStigter, Joyce DeKruyter, Carol DeLong and Birdie Visser.
The Hudsonville Library became an independent library, through a contract with Herrick Library. A library board of local residents was appointed in July 1971.
A very important chapter in the history of the library was joining the Lakeland Library Federation, which meant the sharing of books, periodicals, inter- Iibrary loans, reference, and reciprocal borrowing. Our Friends of the Library was formed in February of 1974 and their first big project was "Artrain'' in October of 1974.
The Hudsonville Bicentennial Committee selected a new library as Hudsonville's Bicentennial project. A generous gift from the Hudsonville Lions Club plus the overwhelming approval of a bond issue for a new building really got the project moving. The new library site selected was 3338 Van Buren. This site previously was Nyeholt's grocery store which had been destroyed by fire.
The ground breaking for the Hudsonville Bicentennial Library was held on March 12, 1977. orm Unema and Mayor Kooistra wielded sledge hammers in a symbolic demolition of the old building and the beginning of a new facility.
The move from the old library was successfully completed with the help of the 6th graders from South Elementary and Hudsonville Christian Schools The students formed a line and were each handed 4-6 books to carry, in order, one block to the new building. The move was completed in one day and the following day the Hudsonville Bicentennial Library was open once again.
Through the next two decades, the library continued to increase circulation and programs. There was an emphasis on children's programs. The Summer Reading Club attracted over a thousand youngsters.
During this time circulation levels were the highest among area libraries of the same size. Carol DeJong and Barb Thedford DeYoung served as head librarians. The library began to be quite crowded with full shelves and less room for seating. The Community Room was taken over for library use only.
A survey was taken to determine whether the existing library should be renovated and expanded on the present site or if a new library should be built on a different site. The survey results indicated that the voters wished to remain at the present site. A millage vote was approved to expand and renovate the existing library. As a result of the millage vote, Melissa Huisman, current director, increased staffing to oversee the operations of a library that consists of 28,625 volumes in the library with a yearly circulation 114,738.
Groundbreaking took place in April of 1998 for the expansion from 5,200 feet to 16,800 feet. Some features will include improved technology, including Internet access, a history/genealogy room, a children's program room, more study space and tables, and better reference area, Completion is scheduled by November 1998.
At the beginning of 1998, the family of Gary Byker gave a donation of $200,000 to the library. In honor of this generous donation, the new library was named the Gary Byker Memorial Library. In the new library there will be a brass plaque with his likeness, pictures and memorabilia. Senator Gary Byker was a walking testbook of facts, statistics and interesting human interest stories. He was a Michigan State Senator from 1968 through 1978.

125TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SPONSORS
Patriot Level $500+	Homesteader Level $250-$499	Founder Level $50-$249
AmericaBank Cedar Crest Dairy, Inc. City of Hudsonville De Weerd & Van Dyke, Inc. Family Fare Supermarkets Gemmen's, Inc, Grace Community Church Haircuts Plus Salon Hudsonville Body Shop Hudsonville Community Fair Hudsonville Creamery & Ice Cream Co. Jim & Nancy Meyer Turn West Western Store Zeeland Community Hiospital & Georgetown Family Physicians Many donations from the patron founder and homesteader level have helped to make this anniversary celebration happen. We have listed those as of the time this newsletter went to press. Those not printed here will be listed in other publications and all will be recognized at appropriate events. The 125th Anniversary Celebration Afghan available at City Hall and Library for $40.00	Baseman & Associates, Inc. Creme Curls Bakery, Inc. Edson Properties: Joan Edson, Mr, & Mrs. Ralph Serum, Mr. & Mrs. David Vanden Heuvel, Fast Trak Quick OiI & Lube Friendly Food Shops - BP Bev & Ron Geers Grand Valley Equipment Co, Thelma Hoekman Hudsonville Area Chamber of Commerce Hudsonville Dental Associates Hudsonville Trailer, Inc, Hudsonville Vision Care, PC Alden & Ruth Jelsema Jerry's Country Inn, Inc, Kroll Furnace Company, Inc. McDonald's of Hudsonville Messenger Printing & Copy Service Midway Carpet, Inc, Old Kent Bank Old Time Diner Ottawa Kent Insurance, Inc. Phillips Yard & Garden Center. Inc. Premier Car Wash Serra Chevrolet Tailored Building Systems Topcraft Metal Products, Inc, VanderLaan Funeral Home, Inc, Dr. Peter & Edna Verkaik WCET-TV West Michigan Community Bank West Michigan OB & Family Medicine	Allstate Insurance AmeriHost Inn Hudsonville Aukman Development Avian Hair Designs Betty's Hallmark Shop Blimpie Subs/TCBY Treats of Hudsonville Bonzelaar Financial Services, Inc Boschma Oli Co. Bosgraafs Greenhouse Roger Bremer Byker Realty Co, Cable Michigan Cispheart Produce Inc. Dad's Bakery Dornbush Insurance Dykema Development Company Vem Ensing Farm Bureau Insurance Patrick J. Kennedy, John Fanthorpe Farmers Cooperative Elevator Co. Fleet Image of Grand Rapids, Inc. Grand Video Jim, Cindy & Becky Holtrop H & R Block Hudsonville Floral & Gift Shop Hudsonkille Lanes / Ice Cream Alley Hudsonville Physical Therapy Hudsonville Wheel Alignment, Inc. Huntington National Bank IMS Computer Systems, Inc. Infinite Designs Jensen Jewelers Keegstra's Department Store Koks Wood Goods Jan's V.I.P. Tours Lanny's Nail & Hair Salon Little Ceasars Pizza Treat Meyers Cleaning Service, Inc. Nederveld Associates, Inc. Pete's Auto Parts Printing Productions, INK. Reefer Service, Inc. Rogers Department Store Serv-U-Success Dr. Kabet J. Sterk Target Store of Jenison Glenn Timmer Drywall, LTD Triad Environmental Service Crystal & Norm Unema Wade-Trim/ESA Traffic Consultants West Side Clothing Dr. Ben & Marilyn Zandstra

CITY OF HUDSONVILLE 125th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Crystal Unema: Chairperson, liaison and the stimulus for the entire celebration
City Manager: Leon Van Ham; Asst. City Manager: Pauline Luben
Heritage Contest (period dress, beard & mustache): Elizabeth Besteman, Pat Thompson
Olde Tyme Reunion: Gordon & Joyce DeKruyter, Gloria & Larry Byle, Shirley Krombeen, Norma Van Ham
Heritage Community Walk: Evelyn Sawyer, Wanda Giem, Shirley Krombeen, Gloria Byte, Norma Van Ham
Community Worship Service, Ice Cream Social: Laurie Van Haitsma, David Nachtegall
Family Sports & Go-Kart Races, Camival: Rich Honholt, Jim Holtrop
Picnic Barbecue: Pauline Luben, Crystal Unema
Kids Crafts & Games: Kristin Ritsema, David Nachtegall
Histohcal / Patriotic Service: Leon Van Ham, Pauline Lumen
Patriotic Musical: Bev Geers
Antique Cars, Shirt Sales: Pauline Luben
Afghan Throw Sale: Laurie Van Haitsma
125th year "logo" design: Kristin Ritsema
125th Floral Garden: Pat Thomson
Promotions: Theresa Kooistra,
Salad Bowl Newsletter editor: Theresa Kooistra