Heritage Herald

The Heritage Hill Association Non-Profit Org.

126 College SE U.S. Postage
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 PAID
Grand Rapids, MI
Permit No. 523

JULY/AUGUST 2010 The Newsletter of Heritage Hill Volume XXXVI, No. 4

Heritage Hill Association’s

National Night Out

DATES TO REMEMBER
All Heritage Hill Association Meetings are open to neighbors.
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***Note 2010 Board Meetings are held the third WEDNESDAY of the month***
Tuesday, August 3rd
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Heritage Hill Night-Out Picnic
Enjoy a summer night with fun and food!
in Foster Park
*****Wednesday, August 18th, 2010****
Cherry and Madison SE
HHA Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
• Plant Health Care
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
GRCC East Campus (Davenport)
Robert Sneden Academic Building Lecture Hall • Pruning
415 East Fulton
• Removals
*****Wednesday, September 15th, 2010**** • Cabling & Bracing
HHA Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
GRCC East Campus (Davenport)
Robert Sneden Academic Building Lecture Hall
•
•
Tree Fertilization
Insect/Disease
5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
415 East Fulton
Control
Annual Heritage Hill Association Events to Remember:
• IPM Programs
Saturday and Sunday, October 2 and 3, 2010
2010 Heritage Hill Weekend Tour of Homes
Brian McKenzie
We welcome you inside 11 or more historic homes.
ISA Certified Arborist
Potluck Picnic Fun Stuff:
Friday, December 3, 2010  Door Prizes
Holiday Potluck and Annual Meeting
1-877-BARTLETT Bring a dish to share and a
Holiday Cheer, Great Food and conversation with Heritage Hill neighbors.  Kids Activities
Santa comes, you should too! 616-245-9449 chair or blanket.  GRPD K9 Unit
www.bartlett.com
We’ll provide hot dogs,  Fire Truck
 City Officials
brats, beverage and
 Candidates
SUNDAY WORSHIP
10:00 am (June 20 - September 5) utensils.  Water Play
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP &
NURSERY CARE PROVIDED
www.wpcgr.org
456-1456
47 Jefferson · Downtown · Grand Rapids

Camp Henry 459-2267

Child Development Center 458-8480
Food Pantry 456-6115
 The Heritage Hill Association
126 College S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-459-8950 Fax: 616-459-2409
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm, Mon. - Fri..
Answering machine available for after-hours messages.
EMAIL: heritage@heritagehillweb.org
WEBSITE: www.heritagehillweb.org
Purpose:
The purpose of the Heritage Hill Association is to
provide neighbors a way of collectively building a
healthy, historically preserved community in which
people can live and work in a secure and stable
environment.
Office Staff:
Jan Earl, Executive Director
Barb Lester, Crime Prevention Organizer
Maria Zache, Administrative Assistant
Wilhelmina Daniels, Afternoon Receptionist
The Heritage Hill Association Board of Directors
President
**Mike Clark, 310 Washington SE, (C) 644-6453
Vice President
*Steve Yared, 259 Morris SE, (H) 454-2703
Treasurer
**Tom Czerwinski, 457 Paris SE, (H) 443-5608
Secretary
*Jackie Taylor, 5155 N Quail Crest Dr SE, 49546 (H) 942-5941
**Kathi Barkan, 253 Morris SE, (H) 451-1906
*Deb Bryker, 6601 36th Ave, Hudsonville 49426, 669-6754
* Justin Fales, 233 College SE #1, 581-1472
*Margaret Farratell, 41 Prospect NE, 885-2518
*Vicki Hudson, 250 Morris SE, 456-9032
**Nikki Hoort, 135 Lafayette NE, (H) 454-5101
**Jane Lovett, 29 Gay SE, (H) 458-4504
*Jaime Misner, 303 Madison SE, (H) 454-3309
*Jim Payne, 27 College NE, (H) 454-2367
*Mary Robinson, , 220 Union SE, (H) 459-2119
*Amy Ruis, 414 Prospect SE, (H) 822-9451
* 1st Term
** 2nd Term
The Heritage Hill Association Board of Directors meets
at 7 pm the third Wednesday of each month at GRCC
East Campus, 415 East Fulton. The meeting is in the
Robert Sneden Lecture Hall #1 and is open to the
public.
The Heritage Hill Foundation Board of Trustees
Chairman
Barbara L. Roelofs, 227 College SE, 459-0091
James Booth Burr, Jr., 1244 Lake Drive SE, 458-1246
Sam Cummings, 15 Ionia SW, 458-5235
Rebecca Smith Hoffman, 454-5373
Jim James, 3082 Thornapple River Dr. SE, 949-8484
Milt Rohwer, 30 College SE, #64, 235-7528
Heritage Hill Association Committee Chairs
Block Rep: Barb Lester, 459-8950
Garden Tour: Kathi Barkan, (H) 451-1906
Nikki Hoort, (H) 454-5101
Finance: Tom Czerwinski, (H) 443-5608
Newsletter: Jan Earl, 459-8950
Pledge Drive: Jackie Taylor, (H) 942-5941
Preservation: Jaime Misner, (H) 454-3309
Traffic and Mike Clark, (C) 644-6453
Parking: Barb Lester, (W) 459-8950
Zoning: Craig Nobbelin, 458-0471
Home Tour: Judy Jorgenson, 454-2583
Staffing: Chris Truesdale, 456-5448
Sue Karsen, 455-1223
Distribution: Don Rietema, 776-1716
Publicity: Tom Truesdale, 456-5448
The Heritage Herald - Circulation 4,800
The Heritage Herald is published by the Heritage Hill
Association Board of Directors six times a year (bi-
monthly). The views and opinions expressed are not
necessarily those of the Board of Directors. We reserve
the right to edit. Address correspondence to The Heritage
Herald, 126 College SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Typography & Printing: Storr Printing Services, Inc.
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This summer is HOT, Hot, hot! Some like
it … others (like me) long for the cool,
and even more important, dry breezes.
Whatever your heat tolerance, it is summer
in Heritage Hill and the best time to porch
or stoop sit. Enjoy your neighbors with this
idle time – It’s too hot to do much else!

Great neighbors, Kathi Barkan and Nikki
Hoort and their band of Garden Tour
volunteers, did it all for the 2010 Garden
Tour. It was a beautiful weekend and people
really appreciated the glorious gardens in
Heritage Hill. Thanks so much for raising
$3,900 for the Association.

Hats off too to Steve Yared for rounding up
all needs for the Association’s participation
in the Texas Hold-em at TJ’s Charity Game
COMPETITOR’S COUPONS
We will accept all
Room. This is a no-glory fundraiser and Competitor’s Coupons.
not really associated with the Heritage Hill Must mention & provide
neighborhood, but it works. Volunteers coupon to receive
staffed the money side of the event; selling matching offer.
and redeeming poker chips, signing up Double cheese and additional items extra.
participants for the tournament. Thanks to All prices subject to tax.
the 16 volunteers for earning $3071 for the
Association’s programs. PERSONAL PIZZA AND A POP

Enjoy the remaining summer months … 10” Personal 2-Topping Pizza
but don’t forget that Home Tour is coming One 20 oz. Pop
599
on October 2 and 3! Volunteer, buy tickets,
invite friends, carry on! ArtPrize will also be $
happening and there will be over 40 artists
showcasing their work in our neighborhood. Double cheese and additional items extra. All prices subject to tax.
Coupons cannot be combined with other discount offers.
These are two big events and two great Present or mention coupon when ordering. Expires 9/30/10
reasons to invite your out-of-town friends
and family to enjoy our cool city! FEAST FOR 4
Jan Earl, Executive Director
16” Large 2-Topping Pizza
and Breadsticks with Sauce
1499
$
Double cheese and additional items extra. All prices subject to tax.
Coupons cannot be combined with other discount offers.
Present or mention coupon when ordering. Expires 9/30/10
FREE BREADSTICKS WITH CHEESE
Buy any 14”, 16” or 18” Specialty
Pizza and Receive One Order of
Breadsticks with Cheese & Sauce
FREE
Double cheese and additional items extra. All prices subject to tax.
Coupons cannot be combined with other discount offers.
Present or mention coupon when ordering. Expires 9/30/10
DOUBLE DEUCE
Two - 2 Topping Pizzas
2- 12” Small 2- 18” X-Large
$
15 99 $
2799
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Coupons cannot be combined with other discount offers.
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XL SPECIAL
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Jefferson
Fulton
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Park
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Delivery charges apply. $8.00 minimum order for delivery.
Coupons cannot be combined with other discount offers.
G.R.P.D., Grand Rapids Pizza & Delivery, is not affiliated Present or mention coupon when ordering. Expires 9/30/10
with the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD).
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already great Tour of our neighborhood. remains the largest fundraiser for the
and Heritage Hill congratulates him for Sunday, October 3rd: 11:30 to 3:30 and 3:00 to 6:30 continues.
his great community spirit and efforts A detailed outline of this year’s Heritage Hill Association. Between
offerings will appear in our Tour of 350 and 400 volunteers contribute to We are currently looking for a few

bestway
to improve young people’s lives through more homes for the May 2011 Tour. This
books and bikes! Homes edition of the Heritage Herald in making the weekend a success with all
September. Also, in this year’s Tour map/ proceeds going right back into programs will be the first Heritage Hill Annual
booklet, we will try to label each Artprize for the Heritage Hill neighborhood. Weekend Tour of Homes Spring Tour in
venue in and near our district boundaries Some of these programs include block more than 35 years.
Call the Police When members of the Tour
CLEANING SERVICES windows • carpets
so you can plan your tour around all club organizing, crime prevention,
Committee, or my wife and I, come visit
Any Emergency: 911 the sites – artwork and homes - as you community and resource education, land-
Fire commercial • residential traverse the neighborhood. use planning, and preservation of the (Cont'd on page 4)
Crime in progress
Fight – weapons involved insured • bonded
Very suspicious activity
ROBERT I. DANIELS
Non-emergency: 456-3400
Loud music P.O. Box 68492 Grand Rapids MI 49508 bestway@iserv.net
Fight - no weapons Phone 616.827.8473 Fax 616.827.8828 Cell 616.498.2004
To report a crime that already occurred
Report all crimes: After you call police, call
the Heritage Hill Association at 459-8950

Remember Heritage
Hill Property
Owners: Historic Building Restoration
There is a City Preservation Ordinance that
governs all exterior changes, repairs and/
Residential & Institutional
or additions to Heritage Hill corner of College & Fulton
properties. Call the Grand
Rapids Historic Preservation serving Grand Rapids from the heart of Heritage Hill with 616-454-9337
Commission at 456-3451 for Join us for classic
Addie’s worship and liberating
Pantry & Addie’s Diner theology
www.grandriverbuilders.com
information on approvals. You every Sunday at 9:30am
can access the application form
at the City’s website, www.
ci.grand-rapids.mi.us at the Join us for classic worship and
Planning Department section or Embellish Handbell
liberating Choir
theology Concert
every
at the Heritage Hill Association’s
www.heritagehillweb.org. Sunday at 9:30am
April 18 4pm
This ordinance applies to all Quality Child Care Provided
exterior changes, repairs, and/
or additions to your home and
Corner
serving Grand Rapids of College
from & Fulton
the heart of Heritage Hill with
property. Items such as doors
and windows including storms, Addie’s Pantry & Addie’s Diner
yard structures, driveway and www.centralreformedchurch.org
sidewalk approaches, and fences www.centralreformedchurch.org
do need HPC approvals.

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2010 Line-Up of Homes
(Cont'd from page 3)
some of you in these next few months,
please consider the generous act we ask
of you: Opening your home for Heritage
Hill’s Annual Weekend Tour of Homes.
The dates for our May Tour will
be Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and
22, 2011. While it may be difficult to
remember dates, think of it as the 3rd
weekend of May - OR - the weekend prior
to the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Now or in the Future
And please remember, though we are
looking for Tour homes for this next year,
more importantly, we are also looking to
create a list of potential tour homes for
upcoming years. The Tour committee
loves to work with any perspective Tour
homeowner and wants to schedule a
date that can be met without creating
too much anxiety on the part of those
readying their home for Tour. For some,
that may mean next May. For others, it
may be two to three years away. We want
to put your name on the list and to let you
know we appreciate your involvement
regardless of your dateline. While
there are many people involved in the
orchestration of our neighborhood Tour
each year, none are more important than
those who actually open the doors of their
homes for the public to view.
Memorial to our Union
Avenue Neighbor
James Blaine Williams passed away
on June 2, 2010. James and his wife
Willowdean have lived on the 300
block of Union Avenue SE since
1971. He was born in Grenada, MS
and moved to Chicago where he met
Willowdean, his mate for the next 51
years. Mrs. Williams said they moved
to Grand Rapids to raise their family
in a safe area. Mr. Williams served
in Korea for the U.S. Army and later
worked for the Steelcase Corp. He is
remembered by his family, friends and
neighbors in Heritage Hill.
2213 Wealthy SE, Suite 200
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Office: (616) 458-3655
Direct Line: (616) 974-6910
Direct Fax: (616) 974-6911
Cell: (616) 581-4472
ALAN STOCKTON
Realtor® astockton@greenridge.com
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How Would Heritage Hill Look Today If?
The city wasn’t yet fifty years old in the that part of the city east of Division Street property greatly enhanced in value. But
1890’s, and the character of State Street, one was very little settled, and a considerable they were never able to secure possession
of Grand Rapids’ “handsomest” residential portion of it an oak wilderness. It was along of land west of Jefferson Avenue to carry
neighborhoods, almost became something about 1846 that Cant Smith, landlord of out their cherished plans. Had they been
Bylsma Painting Company else. The following article appeared in the
Grand Rapids Evening Press 112 years ago.
the old National Hotel, and E. B. Bostwick,
a large property holder of the early days,
successful the aspect of the commercial
center of the city would doubtless have
Over 30 years of excellence The writer tells of a certain historic roadway purchased from “Uncle Louis” Campau 20 been greatly changed from what it is now.
that in different circumstances would look or 30 acres lying east of Jefferson Avenue, One could imagine big business blocks
616-308-8849 today quite foreign to us in Heritage Hill;
perhaps high-rise commercial buildings!
between Cherry and Washington streets.
They had the property surveyed, and State
where now there are some of the largest
and handsomest residences of the city.
No one has painted more houses in Heritage Hill. The tradition handed down is that Street was laid out and cut through from
State Street was laid out along an ancient Jefferson Avenue to Madison Avenue. They
rickbylsmapainting.com
Native American trail that began along the figured on getting possession of enough Advantage Animal Control
eastern shore of the Owashtanong (Grand Problem Wildlife Removal
land lying between the foot of State Street
• Moles
River) at the foot of Monroe Street – where and the head of Monroe Street to continue • Bats Licensed &
the McKay Tower now stands. The trail State Street through to the business center. • Raccoons Insured
headed southeasterly from there; up the They saw the business interests of the town
gradual hills then covered with virgin pushed eastward in the future, and their
901-2212
oak. After non-native settlement, the
“State Road” continued as an important
transportation route to places southeast
of Grand Rapids. Looking at a modern-day
map and comparing antique maps of the
area, it is not difficult to imagine what is
being described.
– Don Bryant | bryant@wellswooster.com
Grand Rapids Evening Press, Jan 31, 1898, page 2
Their Plans Miscarried
State Street Was Originally Intended to
Join Monroe Street
If the plans of Cant Smith and E.
B. Bostwick had not miscarried back in
the 1840’s, Monroe Street, the principal
business thoroughfare of this city, would
now be double its present length. Few
from scratch... everyday.
people of the present day have stopped to
consider that State Street is very nearly in
a direct line with Monroe street, and if cut
through would join Monroe Street at its
MAKE A DIFFERENCE MAKE A PLEDGE . . .
upper end, making a continuous street to
Madison Avenue. Back in the pioneer days
. . . a neighborhood association is only as strong as its Membership!
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 Hollyhocks stand guard all summer
at the College & Cherry Corner
Garden
Thank you to the Association for the Blind and Visually
Impaired, Gerontology Network and Tazzia Landscaping
for their generous contribution in both talent and dollars in
continuing to keep our neighborhood beautiful.
Tidy Home Helpers offers very affordable and
professional home and small office cleaning services
to those in the greater Grand Rapids area. We use
environmentally-friendly Green Seal certified
products so you, your loved ones, and your
environment are safe in our hands.
“At Tidy Home Helpers we’ll keep your
home looking great.”
Call 616-233-4832 to set up a free assessment
Texas Hold-em
Yippy Ki Yai
We corralled a few good folks to
spend their 4th of July weekend hosting a
Texas Hold-em at TJ’s Charity Game Room.
Hats off and yippy ki yai’s to the following
9/14/2009 12:08:00
for great service PMHill:
to Heritage
Maria Zache, Jim Starkey, Mary
Robinson, Tom Simmons, Nikki
Hoort, G.F. Korreck, Jim Payne, Char
Kruchak, Jan Earl, Barb Lester, Mike
Chielens, Chris Roe, Tom Czerwinski;
and an extra yip to Steve Yared for
heading this new fundraising effort.
With the success of this initial effort,
we will likely be doing it again. The work
is pain free and the time goes quickly. If
you want to get into this posse, give the
office a call, 459-8950. We’ll try to avoid
holiday weekends in the future!
Many thanks to our
sponsors of the 2010
Board Notes
Discussion at the June, 2010 Heritage advance tickets had been sold and that a volunteers are still needed for the 3-day
Hill Association Board Meeting few volunteers were still needed. fundraiser.
included: Home Tour – Jan E. reported that the
Home Tour Committee had met the The HHA Board meets at 7:00 p.m. on the
Public Comment: Grand Rapids city
previous evening and that recruitment third WEDNESDAY of every month at GRCC
employee, Barbara Small presented plans
was still extremely slow. Many good East (formerly Davenport,) 415 East Fulton
for the city’s new Single Stream recycling
program set to begin this summer. Soon prospects have been made and the at the Robert Sneden Lecture Hall. Neighbors
committee hopes to have the line-up are welcome to attend. If you would like an
all recycling will go into wheeled carts item placed on the Board agenda, please call
with no need to separate or bag any items. finalized by the end of July. A plea
the HHA office at 459-8950 before 4:00 p.m. of
Batteries will no longer be accepted was made again to members to solicit
the second WEDNESDAY of the month. If you
(drop-off centers will be available,) but their neighbors’ participation. Jan also
would like to address the Board regarding an
phone books will. A letter and card will reported that the Friends and Sponsors
agenda item, public comment is taken at the
be sent to all residents for their choice of campaign is on track. beginning of each meeting. For non- agenda
three different cart sizes; the current bins Pledge Drive – Jackie T. reported that the items, public comment is taken at the end of
will be exchanged for a cart in July. The drive is going well. each meeting. Typically, Board meetings last
carts will have a computer chip linking Texas Hold-em – Steve Y. stated that 4 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 to 9:00 p.m.
that cart to its address; the current bins
will be recycled into carts.
Treasurer’s Report: Tom C. reported
that the Rental Service income continues
to be down but the financial picture
overall is good for this time of year.
Staff Reports: Jan E. reported on the
meeting with ArtPrize concerning
possible joint marketing efforts with
Home Tour. Jan also stated that 1)
she would be meeting with ICCF and
would inquire as to further details of
development plans for the former Little
Jack’s party and surrounding properties.
2) The city’s Street-Lighting Initiative is
off the table for now and that 3) the long-
empty house at 111 Lafayette NE was sold

Or Visit Us Online: www.tidyhomehelpers.com Heritage Hill Garden to a couple with two small children.
Committee/Liaison Reports:
Tour: Institutional Liaisons – Jan E. reported
Elders’ Helpers on a neighbors’ meeting with Saint Mary’s
Live on your own with a helper concerning the plans for the hospitality
in your home. center at Saint Luke’s and associated
1407 Robinson Rd. renovation.
454-8305 Nominating/Personnel – Jackie T. stated
www.eldershelpers.com that Jan’s evaluation will be held later this
year.
Storr Printing Services, Inc Board Attendance Policy – Steve Y.
Offset and Digital Printing stated that the Executive Committee
938 Cherry SE encourages attendance and participation
459-0068 and suggested a discussion of the
www.storrprinting.com absences and reinstatement policy.
General discussion included possible
credit for committee work and the
Tidy Home Helpers
possibility of reinstatement being handled
Tough on Dirt. Gentle on your
at the Executive Committee level.
environment.
Garden Tour – Nikki H. reported that the
1407 Robinson Rd.
TV ads have been running and that they
(616) 233-4832
arranged a reciprocal marketing program
www.tidyhomeshelpers.com
with the Ottawa Hills Garden Tour. Kathi
B. reported that approximately 100
Wealthy Street Businesses
Wealthy Street Bakery
Art of the Table Traditional in Style
Wealthy at Charles Progressive in Thought
The Winchester Engaged in the Community

Literary Life 10 East Park Place NE • Grand Rapids

616.459.3203 • www.parkchurchgr.org
Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

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 Huge thanks to our recent Heritage Hill Association contributors:
Mark Levandoski hired VanDerKolk Painting Glenn and Kathi Barkan Mike and Kathleen Cavanaugh Mark D. Dykstra
Bob and Julie Connors
to perform architectural paint restoration in Ken and Kristin Bauer
Larry and Nancy Beckwith John and Sylvia Cooper
Jim and Eileen Gould
Kate Eberhard
the Heritage Hill District. Angela Bopra Roger and Dawn Cornell Roger and Rose Ellis
Robin and Margaret Bowles Fred Coutchie Justin Fales
Mark, what would you like your Heritage Hill neighbors to Amber Brown Dan and Kate Diedrich James and Minnie Forbes
know about VanDerKolk Painting? Gertrude Calmese Jerry Dreyer Deborah Gelinas
Tom seems to take a genuine interest in your property. He wants to do the Marvin and Beverly Hall
right thing for you and will discuss the pros and cons on different approaches. Coleen Hamman
He takes the time to achieve consensus. Jennifer Hankinson
Jack and Susan Hessler
What impressed you most about VanDerKolk Painting’s craftsmen?
James Honeycutt
Mark Hutchison
They work as a team and respect what each is doing, knowing it all is part
C. M. Johnson
of achieving a good job. I never noticed the haughty "pecking order" I
Paul Kutsche
have seen with past work crews.
Virginia and James La Grand
Dean Lantinga
How was your budget addressed for your painting project by Ray and Beth Lantinga
VanDerKolk Painting? Rozelle and Phyllis Lazenby
Well, good work is not going to be inexpensive. I think with painting you really Ealry Lyons
do "get what you pay for." While VanDerKolk "talks the talk," they deliver Elizabeth and Andrey Marchena
what you pay for. Let's face it, once a crew takes over your property, you are Martha’s Viveyard
pretty much at their mercy. As the days went on, I felt better and better that I Myron and Willa Mast
budgeted higher for my job because VanDerKolk delivered what I paid for. Kevin and Cynthia McCurren
Paula McNeely
Overall, how would you grade VanDerKolk Painting’s quality, Michael Mesnak
value and customer service? Jaime Misner
I was pleased with the detail work, meaning the prep work; anybody can Michelle Mott
spread paint. The value of a good job takes some time to appreciate. Craig Nobbelin and Mei Chow
Tom communicates well; it is not a one way street. He calls you and stays Phil Ondersma
in touch during the job's progression. This is becoming rare and I knew I Laura Piersma
made the right decision because the communication did not stop after the Ellen Pool
contract was signed. Mary Robinson and Tom Simmons
Milton and Barbara Rohwer
Steve and Amy Ruis
Jim Russell
Stu Saints and Lisa McManus

NEW EPA LEAD LAW MANDATES

Linda Samuelson
Ken Schmidt and Bill Russell
George Seamon
Donna and Doug Sieplinga
CONTRACTOR TRAINING. Mary Lou Smith
Jacqueline Taylor
Tom and Chris Truesdale
Cheryl and John Tully
Matthew Veneklase
Mary Ann Walters
Clare Wade and Tom Koetsier
Sandy Ward
The Waters House Apartments
Marge Wielsma
On April 22, 2010, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will enforce a new law that all contractors must have E. Miles Wilson
proper certification for dealing with lead on homes built prior to 1978. For example, pressure washing for paint removal will Fred and Wendy Wooden
be outlawed. VanDerKolk Painting's paint shaving system utilizes HEPA equipment to safely contain lead based paint.
This process provides 15 years of durability and has a 5 year warranty. VanDerKolk Painting has completed their certification
process. Our employees are trained in the safety practices and removal of lead-based paints. If you have questions about
a painting project that involves lead paint, contact VanDerKolk Painting.

Schedule an estimate 24/7 at www.vanderkolkpainting.com or call 616.475.4300

6 11
 ArtPrize Comes to The Garden Tour Committee would like to thank
Foster Park
Foster Park is an official ArtPrize venue.
the following fabulous participants:
Sculpture Vic Lupu describes his work
and motivation:
“This sculpture (“Freedom”) was Tour Hosts:
inspired by my memories of the Melissa and David LaGrand
televised events showing Serbian Jack Sytsma and Paul Asselin
protestors starting their demonstration Kay and Chris Gibbons
in front of the Parliament building in Michael Meredith
Belgrade in 2000. Their intent was Steelcase Corporation / Meyer May House
to overthrow Slobodan Milosevic Anne and Tom Logan
and his government. Having grown David Klinzing, Todd Thiesen and Patrick Tischler
up in Yugoslavia, I understood their
The Public Museum of Grand Rapids / The Voigt House
desperation, frustration and urge to
Jack Lensink, Paula McNeely and Kerry & Mitch Baldwin
experience the freedom I came to
Coleen Hamman and Chris & Tom Truesdale
enjoy upon immigrating to America.
Jane and Reid Taylor
Therefore, I dedicated this sculpture
Phyllis Ball
to those demonstrators for freedom.
Fred Hulce
I began it as they were entering the
Cheryl and John Tully
Parliament building to tale over the
government and overthrow Milosevic.
It was completed this year to mark Tour Volunteers:
the tenth anniversary of the protest. Karen Schousen
I was honored to work on this piece Mary Manguse
dedicated to my former countrymen Ken and Kristin Bauer
who were risking their lives for Jack Sytsma and Paul Asselin
freedom. It is in their honor that I titled Carol Postma
Please remember us when your apartment needs renters. Your dollars not only this work Freedom.” Sara Bremmer
find you tenants but also support the programs of the Heritage Hill Association! (ArtPrize Bio)
Mary Thomas and her Nieces
You can list your apartment right at the website or stop by the HHA office. We Lupu visited with Heritage Hill Ken Gates

RENT HERITAGEHILLWEB.ORG
welcome you! Association staff and we took he and his Esther VanAllsburg
wife Nancy to Foster Park to choose the Joan Smith
placement site. They are thrilled with Shirley Arrigo
the venue and the neighborhood. We are
Heritage Hill Apartment Rental and Home Sales Listings All sizes and prices -- Spread the word!!! equally happy to welcome the them and
Mark Hutchinson
Char Kruzich and Jim Payne
all ArtPrize tourists to the State, Cherry,
Kate Diedrich
and Madison business area.
Margaret and Robin Bowles
Other nearby venues include two at the Mary Robinson
corner of College and Cherry, 14 artists Ken Schmidt
will show at 311 State Street (old Tom Hicks
Gateway School) and 18 artists will Rob Pease
show at Peaches Bed and Breakfast at John Kershek
29 Gay SE. Phil Makinen
Chris and Tom Truesdale
Mary Frye
Rich Morris
Sue Karsen
Stephanie Gerdes
Steve Yared
Glenn Barkan
Prezlei and Kyleigh Garland
SHOP LOCAL – EXPERT AUTO REPAIR – SHOP LOCAL-
Margaret Farratell
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD James Kelley
FOREIGN - DOMESTIC - BRAKES - EXHAUST - SHOCKS STRUTS - ALIGNMENTS -TUNE- Sheila McGrath
UPS - MOST REPAIRS –– FREE ESTIMATES & LOCAL TRANSPORTATION TO & FROM Rick Stevens / Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Joyce Makinen / Voigt House
McGRAW TIRE
90 days same
as cash Don Dekker / Meyer May House
Special Thanks to Jack Sytsma for Host Recruitment
(F I R E S T O N E) SINCE 1927 Special Thanks to Nikki Hoort and staff for offers of additional help
HERITAGE HILL AND DOWNTOWN
Vote August 3 Special Thanks to Jackie Taylor for her work at the Ticket Booth

Vote August 3 Thanks also to the Host-recruited volunteers whose names we do not have – you are all appreciated!
141 WEALTHY SE (AT LaGRAVE)

459-3393 www.jimtalen.com
Special Thanks Again to Committee Chairs Kathi Barkan and Nikki Hoort for a wonderful event.

www.jimtalen.com
10 7
 N e i g h b o r h o o d P o t p o u r r i by Barb Lester

Neighborhood Night Out Picnic,
Tuesday, August 3, 5:30 p.m. at Foster
Park at the intersection of Cherry, State
and Madison SE. Bring a dish to pass
and something to sit on. Firefighters,
police officers, city officials and political
candidates will be on hand to hose you
down, haul you off , hug you and kiss
your baby. We will be roasting brats and
dogs and all utensils will be provided.
Everyone is welcome to join the fun.
Volunteers still needed – call 459-8950.
Thank You Foster Park Volunteers:
Those below weeded, edged, planted and
enjoyed a beautiful Saturday morning in
Foster Park on Grand Rapids I Love My
Park Day 2010! Thank you to Meijer Inc.
for donating $50 gift card for a lilac and
some flowering perennials. Volunteers
were Matthew Hutchison; Tina
Demling; Randy Sciba; Sarah Sciba;
Teyland Avery; Marci`a Hernandez
Freeman; Jim Talen; Mirian Slager;
Bill Bruursema; Ayanna Freeman; Ken
Schmidt; Colleen Swanberg and “Jeff” a
passer-by who stopped to pitch in.
Welcome Home! To hundreds of
students, instructors and new
homeowners and tenants who have moved
into the Heritage Hill Historic District this
summer welcome to Heritage Hill. This is a
great neighborhood with lots of wonderful
homes and apartments. A Tenant Survival
Guide is on our Facebook page for your
convenience – go to www.heritagehillweb.
org to check it out.
Garbage & Recycling Pick-Up: Pick-up
day is Tuesday for those living south
of Wealthy Street and Wednesday for
those living north of Wealthy SE. For
those living on Wealthy the south side is
picked up on Tuesday and the north side
is picked up on Wednesday. Recycling
pick-up occurs every other week on your
regular garbage pick-up day.
Party Warning: Sorry if you are planning Association also has free booklets on
big blowouts for all your friends this rights and responsibilities for rental
summer and fall. Heritage Hill is a owners and tenants based on Michigan
neighborhood full of people who get up State Law. These were provided by
early in the morning and like listening our state reps Roy Schmidt and Dave
to their own music. Lowkey gatherings Hildenbrand in Lansing. The booklets
moved inside after dark are fine but we are helpful when you have questions
get complaints from neighbors when they about what is right and what is wrong in
hear laughing, loud talking, loud music or renting. Stop by and pick one up at our
anything else from houses nextdoor when office at 126 College SE, BEHIND WOOD
they are chilling out for the night. Sorry TV – Go up their driveway and come into
if this seems unfriendly but it's better to the little house in the back parking lot –
find out ahead of time than have a cop our office.
show up at your door or have the rental
owner get a call. Peace. Want your bike back? Make sure the
cops have your number! There were
Tenant and Owner Rights and three recent instances of bike theft in the
Responsibilities – Free booklets: The Hill. One survivor called the Heritage Hill
616.915.6060
Diane Griffin BROKER - REALTOR®
616.916.5960 cell
616.588.6395 fax
630 Kenmoor SE Suite 101 • Grand Rapids, MI 49546
96981 griffin ad bw.indd 1 1/12/09 10:07:04 AM
Winter-Troutwine Associates, Inc.
Preservation Architecture and Planning
Specializing in historic:
• Restoration, planning and
design
• Community planning
Association to give us a great tip to pass
along to all neighbors. Find your bike’s
serial number and write it down. Take
a photo of your bike too. Her bike was
stolen out of her garage but even if the
police find the bike she will never get it
back. Why not? The Police Department
must have documentation that the bike
is yours. The serial number is the proof.
So find that number and write it down.
Or better yet, take the bike to the nearest
Fire Station and register it and they will
send the info to the GRPD to be on file
should they find a bike.
Stop Bike Theft: Owners have found
chains cut and locks broken after securing
on porches, next to the house, in yards,
and even inside garages. If you do not
have a garage that is not securely locked
keep your bike inside your apartment or
home. If you must keep it outside make
sure to hide it as well as possible. Lay it
down, lock it up, and keep it out of sight of
prowlers.
Home Burglary: Grand Rapids Police
report a 9 percent increase in burglaries
in the city for the first six months of 2010
but an overall decrease in crime from
2009. Most neighbors are old hands at
keeping doors and windows secured but
newcomers may not know they invite
intruders when leaving garage doors
unlocked or open, 2. windows wide open
when gone or asleep, 3. doors unlocked,
4. and valuables lying around the yard.
These offer an easy opportunity for a
thief. Thieves like windows that are not
locked even if they have to cut a screen to
get in. If they have to grab a trash cart to
get up to the window they will. A locked
or “pinned” window is a deterrent.
We also have the occasional “doorknob-
shaker” too. They don’t want any trouble;
they open your unlocked door, slip in
unnoticed to take a purse, wallet, keys or
laptop off the counter while you are in the
basement, watching TV or working in the
garden.
Free Home/Apartment Security
Checks for all: Have our Crime
Prevention Organizer come check your
place for vulnerable spots in building
security. There are a number of basic
home security requirements in the City
Housing Code. Call me at the Heritage
Hill Association, 459-8950 to set up a free
appointment and see if your apartment or
home is up to code on home security.
Please remember to share the road with
bikers and pedestrians, they leave a lot of
parking spaces for the rest of us.
Barb Lester
Community Organizer, HHA

• Mainstreet design and

Single Stream Recycling: No more consulting
exciting hours of separating glass, metal,
plastic, paper and cardboard for recycling • Tax credits
pick-up day. The city is moving to a
single stream recycling program and will • National Register
provide new free recycle carts on wheels Nominations
with capacities of 35, 64 or 96 gallons for Our Neighbor Mrs. Jessie (Rosie Bell)
all. Each cart is made with 40% recycled Russell celebrated her 106! birthday
plastic and will have a bright yellow lid. on July 23. Here she is seen in a photo
jim@winter-troutwine.com
There is no charge to city residents. Go to of five-generations of Russell women
616-451-8331
the city website at www.mygrcity.us to find when she was just a 100-year-young
Grand Rapids, Michigan
out more. lady. See more info on this historic lady
in our September Herald.

8 9
 N e i g h b o r h o o d P o t p o u r r i by Barb Lester

Neighborhood Night Out Picnic,
Tuesday, August 3, 5:30 p.m. at Foster
Park at the intersection of Cherry, State
and Madison SE. Bring a dish to pass
and something to sit on. Firefighters,
police officers, city officials and political
candidates will be on hand to hose you
down, haul you off , hug you and kiss
your baby. We will be roasting brats and
dogs and all utensils will be provided.
Everyone is welcome to join the fun.
Volunteers still needed – call 459-8950.
Thank You Foster Park Volunteers:
Those below weeded, edged, planted and
enjoyed a beautiful Saturday morning in
Foster Park on Grand Rapids I Love My
Park Day 2010! Thank you to Meijer Inc.
for donating $50 gift card for a lilac and
some flowering perennials. Volunteers
were Matthew Hutchison; Tina
Demling; Randy Sciba; Sarah Sciba;
Teyland Avery; Marci`a Hernandez
Freeman; Jim Talen; Mirian Slager;
Bill Bruursema; Ayanna Freeman; Ken
Schmidt; Colleen Swanberg and “Jeff” a
passer-by who stopped to pitch in.
Welcome Home! To hundreds of
students, instructors and new
homeowners and tenants who have moved
into the Heritage Hill Historic District this
summer welcome to Heritage Hill. This is a
great neighborhood with lots of wonderful
homes and apartments. A Tenant Survival
Guide is on our Facebook page for your
convenience – go to www.heritagehillweb.
org to check it out.
Garbage & Recycling Pick-Up: Pick-up
day is Tuesday for those living south
of Wealthy Street and Wednesday for
those living north of Wealthy SE. For
those living on Wealthy the south side is
picked up on Tuesday and the north side
is picked up on Wednesday. Recycling
pick-up occurs every other week on your
regular garbage pick-up day.
Party Warning: Sorry if you are planning Association also has free booklets on
big blowouts for all your friends this rights and responsibilities for rental
summer and fall. Heritage Hill is a owners and tenants based on Michigan
neighborhood full of people who get up State Law. These were provided by
early in the morning and like listening our state reps Roy Schmidt and Dave
to their own music. Lowkey gatherings Hildenbrand in Lansing. The booklets
moved inside after dark are fine but we are helpful when you have questions
get complaints from neighbors when they about what is right and what is wrong in
hear laughing, loud talking, loud music or renting. Stop by and pick one up at our
anything else from houses nextdoor when office at 126 College SE, BEHIND WOOD
they are chilling out for the night. Sorry TV – Go up their driveway and come into
if this seems unfriendly but it's better to the little house in the back parking lot –
find out ahead of time than have a cop our office.
show up at your door or have the rental
owner get a call. Peace. Want your bike back? Make sure the
cops have your number! There were
Tenant and Owner Rights and three recent instances of bike theft in the
Responsibilities – Free booklets: The Hill. One survivor called the Heritage Hill
616.915.6060
Diane Griffin BROKER - REALTOR®
616.916.5960 cell
616.588.6395 fax
630 Kenmoor SE Suite 101 • Grand Rapids, MI 49546
96981 griffin ad bw.indd 1 1/12/09 10:07:04 AM
Winter-Troutwine Associates, Inc.
Preservation Architecture and Planning
Specializing in historic:
• Restoration, planning and
design
• Community planning
Association to give us a great tip to pass
along to all neighbors. Find your bike’s
serial number and write it down. Take
a photo of your bike too. Her bike was
stolen out of her garage but even if the
police find the bike she will never get it
back. Why not? The Police Department
must have documentation that the bike
is yours. The serial number is the proof.
So find that number and write it down.
Or better yet, take the bike to the nearest
Fire Station and register it and they will
send the info to the GRPD to be on file
should they find a bike.
Stop Bike Theft: Owners have found
chains cut and locks broken after securing
on porches, next to the house, in yards,
and even inside garages. If you do not
have a garage that is not securely locked
keep your bike inside your apartment or
home. If you must keep it outside make
sure to hide it as well as possible. Lay it
down, lock it up, and keep it out of sight of
prowlers.
Home Burglary: Grand Rapids Police
report a 9 percent increase in burglaries
in the city for the first six months of 2010
but an overall decrease in crime from
2009. Most neighbors are old hands at
keeping doors and windows secured but
newcomers may not know they invite
intruders when leaving garage doors
unlocked or open, 2. windows wide open
when gone or asleep, 3. doors unlocked,
4. and valuables lying around the yard.
These offer an easy opportunity for a
thief. Thieves like windows that are not
locked even if they have to cut a screen to
get in. If they have to grab a trash cart to
get up to the window they will. A locked
or “pinned” window is a deterrent.
We also have the occasional “doorknob-
shaker” too. They don’t want any trouble;
they open your unlocked door, slip in
unnoticed to take a purse, wallet, keys or
laptop off the counter while you are in the
basement, watching TV or working in the
garden.
Free Home/Apartment Security
Checks for all: Have our Crime
Prevention Organizer come check your
place for vulnerable spots in building
security. There are a number of basic
home security requirements in the City
Housing Code. Call me at the Heritage
Hill Association, 459-8950 to set up a free
appointment and see if your apartment or
home is up to code on home security.
Please remember to share the road with
bikers and pedestrians, they leave a lot of
parking spaces for the rest of us.
Barb Lester
Community Organizer, HHA

• Mainstreet design and

Single Stream Recycling: No more consulting
exciting hours of separating glass, metal,
plastic, paper and cardboard for recycling • Tax credits
pick-up day. The city is moving to a
single stream recycling program and will • National Register
provide new free recycle carts on wheels Nominations
with capacities of 35, 64 or 96 gallons for Our Neighbor Mrs. Jessie (Rosie Bell)
all. Each cart is made with 40% recycled Russell celebrated her 106! birthday
plastic and will have a bright yellow lid. on July 23. Here she is seen in a photo
jim@winter-troutwine.com
There is no charge to city residents. Go to of five-generations of Russell women
616-451-8331
the city website at www.mygrcity.us to find when she was just a 100-year-young
Grand Rapids, Michigan
out more. lady. See more info on this historic lady
in our September Herald.

8 9
 ArtPrize Comes to The Garden Tour Committee would like to thank
Foster Park
Foster Park is an official ArtPrize venue.
the following fabulous participants:
Sculpture Vic Lupu describes his work
and motivation:
“This sculpture (“Freedom”) was Tour Hosts:
inspired by my memories of the Melissa and David LaGrand
televised events showing Serbian Jack Sytsma and Paul Asselin
protestors starting their demonstration Kay and Chris Gibbons
in front of the Parliament building in Michael Meredith
Belgrade in 2000. Their intent was Steelcase Corporation / Meyer May House
to overthrow Slobodan Milosevic Anne and Tom Logan
and his government. Having grown David Klinzing, Todd Thiesen and Patrick Tischler
up in Yugoslavia, I understood their
The Public Museum of Grand Rapids / The Voigt House
desperation, frustration and urge to
Jack Lensink, Paula McNeely and Kerry & Mitch Baldwin
experience the freedom I came to
Coleen Hamman and Chris & Tom Truesdale
enjoy upon immigrating to America.
Jane and Reid Taylor
Therefore, I dedicated this sculpture
Phyllis Ball
to those demonstrators for freedom.
Fred Hulce
I began it as they were entering the
Cheryl and John Tully
Parliament building to tale over the
government and overthrow Milosevic.
It was completed this year to mark Tour Volunteers:
the tenth anniversary of the protest. Karen Schousen
I was honored to work on this piece Mary Manguse
dedicated to my former countrymen Ken and Kristin Bauer
who were risking their lives for Jack Sytsma and Paul Asselin
freedom. It is in their honor that I titled Carol Postma
Please remember us when your apartment needs renters. Your dollars not only this work Freedom.” Sara Bremmer
find you tenants but also support the programs of the Heritage Hill Association! (ArtPrize Bio)
Mary Thomas and her Nieces
You can list your apartment right at the website or stop by the HHA office. We Lupu visited with Heritage Hill Ken Gates

RENT HERITAGEHILLWEB.ORG
welcome you! Association staff and we took he and his Esther VanAllsburg
wife Nancy to Foster Park to choose the Joan Smith
placement site. They are thrilled with Shirley Arrigo
the venue and the neighborhood. We are
Heritage Hill Apartment Rental and Home Sales Listings All sizes and prices -- Spread the word!!! equally happy to welcome the them and
Mark Hutchinson
Char Kruzich and Jim Payne
all ArtPrize tourists to the State, Cherry,
Kate Diedrich
and Madison business area.
Margaret and Robin Bowles
Other nearby venues include two at the Mary Robinson
corner of College and Cherry, 14 artists Ken Schmidt
will show at 311 State Street (old Tom Hicks
Gateway School) and 18 artists will Rob Pease
show at Peaches Bed and Breakfast at John Kershek
29 Gay SE. Phil Makinen
Chris and Tom Truesdale
Mary Frye
Rich Morris
Sue Karsen
Stephanie Gerdes
Steve Yared
Glenn Barkan
Prezlei and Kyleigh Garland
SHOP LOCAL – EXPERT AUTO REPAIR – SHOP LOCAL-
Margaret Farratell
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD James Kelley
FOREIGN - DOMESTIC - BRAKES - EXHAUST - SHOCKS STRUTS - ALIGNMENTS -TUNE- Sheila McGrath
UPS - MOST REPAIRS –– FREE ESTIMATES & LOCAL TRANSPORTATION TO & FROM Rick Stevens / Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Joyce Makinen / Voigt House
McGRAW TIRE
90 days same
as cash Don Dekker / Meyer May House
Special Thanks to Jack Sytsma for Host Recruitment
(F I R E S T O N E) SINCE 1927 Special Thanks to Nikki Hoort and staff for offers of additional help
HERITAGE HILL AND DOWNTOWN
Vote August 3 Special Thanks to Jackie Taylor for her work at the Ticket Booth

Vote August 3 Thanks also to the Host-recruited volunteers whose names we do not have – you are all appreciated!
141 WEALTHY SE (AT LaGRAVE)

459-3393 www.jimtalen.com
Special Thanks Again to Committee Chairs Kathi Barkan and Nikki Hoort for a wonderful event.

www.jimtalen.com
10 7
 Huge thanks to our recent Heritage Hill Association contributors:
Mark Levandoski hired VanDerKolk Painting Glenn and Kathi Barkan Mike and Kathleen Cavanaugh Mark D. Dykstra
Bob and Julie Connors
to perform architectural paint restoration in Ken and Kristin Bauer
Larry and Nancy Beckwith John and Sylvia Cooper
Jim and Eileen Gould
Kate Eberhard
the Heritage Hill District. Angela Bopra Roger and Dawn Cornell Roger and Rose Ellis
Robin and Margaret Bowles Fred Coutchie Justin Fales
Mark, what would you like your Heritage Hill neighbors to Amber Brown Dan and Kate Diedrich James and Minnie Forbes
know about VanDerKolk Painting? Gertrude Calmese Jerry Dreyer Deborah Gelinas
Tom seems to take a genuine interest in your property. He wants to do the Marvin and Beverly Hall
right thing for you and will discuss the pros and cons on different approaches. Coleen Hamman
He takes the time to achieve consensus. Jennifer Hankinson
Jack and Susan Hessler
What impressed you most about VanDerKolk Painting’s craftsmen?
James Honeycutt
Mark Hutchison
They work as a team and respect what each is doing, knowing it all is part
C. M. Johnson
of achieving a good job. I never noticed the haughty "pecking order" I
Paul Kutsche
have seen with past work crews.
Virginia and James La Grand
Dean Lantinga
How was your budget addressed for your painting project by Ray and Beth Lantinga
VanDerKolk Painting? Rozelle and Phyllis Lazenby
Well, good work is not going to be inexpensive. I think with painting you really Ealry Lyons
do "get what you pay for." While VanDerKolk "talks the talk," they deliver Elizabeth and Andrey Marchena
what you pay for. Let's face it, once a crew takes over your property, you are Martha’s Viveyard
pretty much at their mercy. As the days went on, I felt better and better that I Myron and Willa Mast
budgeted higher for my job because VanDerKolk delivered what I paid for. Kevin and Cynthia McCurren
Paula McNeely
Overall, how would you grade VanDerKolk Painting’s quality, Michael Mesnak
value and customer service? Jaime Misner
I was pleased with the detail work, meaning the prep work; anybody can Michelle Mott
spread paint. The value of a good job takes some time to appreciate. Craig Nobbelin and Mei Chow
Tom communicates well; it is not a one way street. He calls you and stays Phil Ondersma
in touch during the job's progression. This is becoming rare and I knew I Laura Piersma
made the right decision because the communication did not stop after the Ellen Pool
contract was signed. Mary Robinson and Tom Simmons
Milton and Barbara Rohwer
Steve and Amy Ruis
Jim Russell
Stu Saints and Lisa McManus

NEW EPA LEAD LAW MANDATES

Linda Samuelson
Ken Schmidt and Bill Russell
George Seamon
Donna and Doug Sieplinga
CONTRACTOR TRAINING. Mary Lou Smith
Jacqueline Taylor
Tom and Chris Truesdale
Cheryl and John Tully
Matthew Veneklase
Mary Ann Walters
Clare Wade and Tom Koetsier
Sandy Ward
The Waters House Apartments
Marge Wielsma
On April 22, 2010, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will enforce a new law that all contractors must have E. Miles Wilson
proper certification for dealing with lead on homes built prior to 1978. For example, pressure washing for paint removal will Fred and Wendy Wooden
be outlawed. VanDerKolk Painting's paint shaving system utilizes HEPA equipment to safely contain lead based paint.
This process provides 15 years of durability and has a 5 year warranty. VanDerKolk Painting has completed their certification
process. Our employees are trained in the safety practices and removal of lead-based paints. If you have questions about
a painting project that involves lead paint, contact VanDerKolk Painting.

Schedule an estimate 24/7 at www.vanderkolkpainting.com or call 616.475.4300

6 11
 Hollyhocks stand guard all summer
at the College & Cherry Corner
Garden
Thank you to the Association for the Blind and Visually
Impaired, Gerontology Network and Tazzia Landscaping
for their generous contribution in both talent and dollars in
continuing to keep our neighborhood beautiful.
Tidy Home Helpers offers very affordable and
professional home and small office cleaning services
to those in the greater Grand Rapids area. We use
environmentally-friendly Green Seal certified
products so you, your loved ones, and your
environment are safe in our hands.
“At Tidy Home Helpers we’ll keep your
home looking great.”
Call 616-233-4832 to set up a free assessment
Texas Hold-em
Yippy Ki Yai
We corralled a few good folks to
spend their 4th of July weekend hosting a
Texas Hold-em at TJ’s Charity Game Room.
Hats off and yippy ki yai’s to the following
9/14/2009 12:08:00
for great service PMHill:
to Heritage
Maria Zache, Jim Starkey, Mary
Robinson, Tom Simmons, Nikki
Hoort, G.F. Korreck, Jim Payne, Char
Kruchak, Jan Earl, Barb Lester, Mike
Chielens, Chris Roe, Tom Czerwinski;
and an extra yip to Steve Yared for
heading this new fundraising effort.
With the success of this initial effort,
we will likely be doing it again. The work
is pain free and the time goes quickly. If
you want to get into this posse, give the
office a call, 459-8950. We’ll try to avoid
holiday weekends in the future!
Many thanks to our
sponsors of the 2010
Board Notes
Discussion at the June, 2010 Heritage advance tickets had been sold and that a volunteers are still needed for the 3-day
Hill Association Board Meeting few volunteers were still needed. fundraiser.
included: Home Tour – Jan E. reported that the
Home Tour Committee had met the The HHA Board meets at 7:00 p.m. on the
Public Comment: Grand Rapids city
previous evening and that recruitment third WEDNESDAY of every month at GRCC
employee, Barbara Small presented plans
was still extremely slow. Many good East (formerly Davenport,) 415 East Fulton
for the city’s new Single Stream recycling
program set to begin this summer. Soon prospects have been made and the at the Robert Sneden Lecture Hall. Neighbors
committee hopes to have the line-up are welcome to attend. If you would like an
all recycling will go into wheeled carts item placed on the Board agenda, please call
with no need to separate or bag any items. finalized by the end of July. A plea
the HHA office at 459-8950 before 4:00 p.m. of
Batteries will no longer be accepted was made again to members to solicit
the second WEDNESDAY of the month. If you
(drop-off centers will be available,) but their neighbors’ participation. Jan also
would like to address the Board regarding an
phone books will. A letter and card will reported that the Friends and Sponsors
agenda item, public comment is taken at the
be sent to all residents for their choice of campaign is on track. beginning of each meeting. For non- agenda
three different cart sizes; the current bins Pledge Drive – Jackie T. reported that the items, public comment is taken at the end of
will be exchanged for a cart in July. The drive is going well. each meeting. Typically, Board meetings last
carts will have a computer chip linking Texas Hold-em – Steve Y. stated that 4 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 to 9:00 p.m.
that cart to its address; the current bins
will be recycled into carts.
Treasurer’s Report: Tom C. reported
that the Rental Service income continues
to be down but the financial picture
overall is good for this time of year.
Staff Reports: Jan E. reported on the
meeting with ArtPrize concerning
possible joint marketing efforts with
Home Tour. Jan also stated that 1)
she would be meeting with ICCF and
would inquire as to further details of
development plans for the former Little
Jack’s party and surrounding properties.
2) The city’s Street-Lighting Initiative is
off the table for now and that 3) the long-
empty house at 111 Lafayette NE was sold

Or Visit Us Online: www.tidyhomehelpers.com Heritage Hill Garden to a couple with two small children.
Committee/Liaison Reports:
Tour: Institutional Liaisons – Jan E. reported
Elders’ Helpers on a neighbors’ meeting with Saint Mary’s
Live on your own with a helper concerning the plans for the hospitality
in your home. center at Saint Luke’s and associated
1407 Robinson Rd. renovation.
454-8305 Nominating/Personnel – Jackie T. stated
www.eldershelpers.com that Jan’s evaluation will be held later this
year.
Storr Printing Services, Inc Board Attendance Policy – Steve Y.
Offset and Digital Printing stated that the Executive Committee
938 Cherry SE encourages attendance and participation
459-0068 and suggested a discussion of the
www.storrprinting.com absences and reinstatement policy.
General discussion included possible
credit for committee work and the
Tidy Home Helpers
possibility of reinstatement being handled
Tough on Dirt. Gentle on your
at the Executive Committee level.
environment.
Garden Tour – Nikki H. reported that the
1407 Robinson Rd.
TV ads have been running and that they
(616) 233-4832
arranged a reciprocal marketing program
www.tidyhomeshelpers.com
with the Ottawa Hills Garden Tour. Kathi
B. reported that approximately 100
Wealthy Street Businesses
Wealthy Street Bakery
Art of the Table Traditional in Style
Wealthy at Charles Progressive in Thought
The Winchester Engaged in the Community

Literary Life 10 East Park Place NE • Grand Rapids

616.459.3203 • www.parkchurchgr.org
Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

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2010 Line-Up of Homes
(Cont'd from page 3)
some of you in these next few months,
please consider the generous act we ask
of you: Opening your home for Heritage
Hill’s Annual Weekend Tour of Homes.
The dates for our May Tour will
be Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and
22, 2011. While it may be difficult to
remember dates, think of it as the 3rd
weekend of May - OR - the weekend prior
to the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Now or in the Future
And please remember, though we are
looking for Tour homes for this next year,
more importantly, we are also looking to
create a list of potential tour homes for
upcoming years. The Tour committee
loves to work with any perspective Tour
homeowner and wants to schedule a
date that can be met without creating
too much anxiety on the part of those
readying their home for Tour. For some,
that may mean next May. For others, it
may be two to three years away. We want
to put your name on the list and to let you
know we appreciate your involvement
regardless of your dateline. While
there are many people involved in the
orchestration of our neighborhood Tour
each year, none are more important than
those who actually open the doors of their
homes for the public to view.
Memorial to our Union
Avenue Neighbor
James Blaine Williams passed away
on June 2, 2010. James and his wife
Willowdean have lived on the 300
block of Union Avenue SE since
1971. He was born in Grenada, MS
and moved to Chicago where he met
Willowdean, his mate for the next 51
years. Mrs. Williams said they moved
to Grand Rapids to raise their family
in a safe area. Mr. Williams served
in Korea for the U.S. Army and later
worked for the Steelcase Corp. He is
remembered by his family, friends and
neighbors in Heritage Hill.
2213 Wealthy SE, Suite 200
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Office: (616) 458-3655
Direct Line: (616) 974-6910
Direct Fax: (616) 974-6911
Cell: (616) 581-4472
ALAN STOCKTON
Realtor® astockton@greenridge.com
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How Would Heritage Hill Look Today If?
The city wasn’t yet fifty years old in the that part of the city east of Division Street property greatly enhanced in value. But
1890’s, and the character of State Street, one was very little settled, and a considerable they were never able to secure possession
of Grand Rapids’ “handsomest” residential portion of it an oak wilderness. It was along of land west of Jefferson Avenue to carry
neighborhoods, almost became something about 1846 that Cant Smith, landlord of out their cherished plans. Had they been
Bylsma Painting Company else. The following article appeared in the
Grand Rapids Evening Press 112 years ago.
the old National Hotel, and E. B. Bostwick,
a large property holder of the early days,
successful the aspect of the commercial
center of the city would doubtless have
Over 30 years of excellence The writer tells of a certain historic roadway purchased from “Uncle Louis” Campau 20 been greatly changed from what it is now.
that in different circumstances would look or 30 acres lying east of Jefferson Avenue, One could imagine big business blocks
616-308-8849 today quite foreign to us in Heritage Hill;
perhaps high-rise commercial buildings!
between Cherry and Washington streets.
They had the property surveyed, and State
where now there are some of the largest
and handsomest residences of the city.
No one has painted more houses in Heritage Hill. The tradition handed down is that Street was laid out and cut through from
State Street was laid out along an ancient Jefferson Avenue to Madison Avenue. They
rickbylsmapainting.com
Native American trail that began along the figured on getting possession of enough Advantage Animal Control
eastern shore of the Owashtanong (Grand Problem Wildlife Removal
land lying between the foot of State Street
• Moles
River) at the foot of Monroe Street – where and the head of Monroe Street to continue • Bats Licensed &
the McKay Tower now stands. The trail State Street through to the business center. • Raccoons Insured
headed southeasterly from there; up the They saw the business interests of the town
gradual hills then covered with virgin pushed eastward in the future, and their
901-2212
oak. After non-native settlement, the
“State Road” continued as an important
transportation route to places southeast
of Grand Rapids. Looking at a modern-day
map and comparing antique maps of the
area, it is not difficult to imagine what is
being described.
– Don Bryant | bryant@wellswooster.com
Grand Rapids Evening Press, Jan 31, 1898, page 2
Their Plans Miscarried
State Street Was Originally Intended to
Join Monroe Street
If the plans of Cant Smith and E.
B. Bostwick had not miscarried back in
the 1840’s, Monroe Street, the principal
business thoroughfare of this city, would
now be double its present length. Few
from scratch... everyday.
people of the present day have stopped to
consider that State Street is very nearly in
a direct line with Monroe street, and if cut
through would join Monroe Street at its
MAKE A DIFFERENCE MAKE A PLEDGE . . .
upper end, making a continuous street to
Madison Avenue. Back in the pioneer days
. . . a neighborhood association is only as strong as its Membership!
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already great Tour of our neighborhood. remains the largest fundraiser for the
and Heritage Hill congratulates him for Sunday, October 3rd: 11:30 to 3:30 and 3:00 to 6:30 continues.
his great community spirit and efforts A detailed outline of this year’s Heritage Hill Association. Between
offerings will appear in our Tour of 350 and 400 volunteers contribute to We are currently looking for a few

bestway
to improve young people’s lives through more homes for the May 2011 Tour. This
books and bikes! Homes edition of the Heritage Herald in making the weekend a success with all
September. Also, in this year’s Tour map/ proceeds going right back into programs will be the first Heritage Hill Annual
booklet, we will try to label each Artprize for the Heritage Hill neighborhood. Weekend Tour of Homes Spring Tour in
venue in and near our district boundaries Some of these programs include block more than 35 years.
Call the Police When members of the Tour
CLEANING SERVICES windows • carpets
so you can plan your tour around all club organizing, crime prevention,
Committee, or my wife and I, come visit
Any Emergency: 911 the sites – artwork and homes - as you community and resource education, land-
Fire commercial • residential traverse the neighborhood. use planning, and preservation of the (Cont'd on page 4)
Crime in progress
Fight – weapons involved insured • bonded
Very suspicious activity
ROBERT I. DANIELS
Non-emergency: 456-3400
Loud music P.O. Box 68492 Grand Rapids MI 49508 bestway@iserv.net
Fight - no weapons Phone 616.827.8473 Fax 616.827.8828 Cell 616.498.2004
To report a crime that already occurred
Report all crimes: After you call police, call
the Heritage Hill Association at 459-8950

Remember Heritage
Hill Property
Owners: Historic Building Restoration
There is a City Preservation Ordinance that
governs all exterior changes, repairs and/
Residential & Institutional
or additions to Heritage Hill corner of College & Fulton
properties. Call the Grand
Rapids Historic Preservation serving Grand Rapids from the heart of Heritage Hill with 616-454-9337
Commission at 456-3451 for Join us for classic
Addie’s worship and liberating
Pantry & Addie’s Diner theology
www.grandriverbuilders.com
information on approvals. You every Sunday at 9:30am
can access the application form
at the City’s website, www.
ci.grand-rapids.mi.us at the Join us for classic worship and
Planning Department section or Embellish Handbell
liberating Choir
theology Concert
every
at the Heritage Hill Association’s
www.heritagehillweb.org. Sunday at 9:30am
April 18 4pm
This ordinance applies to all Quality Child Care Provided
exterior changes, repairs, and/
or additions to your home and
Corner
serving Grand Rapids of College
from & Fulton
the heart of Heritage Hill with
property. Items such as doors
and windows including storms, Addie’s Pantry & Addie’s Diner
yard structures, driveway and www.centralreformedchurch.org
sidewalk approaches, and fences www.centralreformedchurch.org
do need HPC approvals.

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 The Heritage Hill Association
126 College S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-459-8950 Fax: 616-459-2409
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm, Mon. - Fri..
Answering machine available for after-hours messages.
EMAIL: heritage@heritagehillweb.org
WEBSITE: www.heritagehillweb.org
Purpose:
The purpose of the Heritage Hill Association is to
provide neighbors a way of collectively building a
healthy, historically preserved community in which
people can live and work in a secure and stable
environment.
Office Staff:
Jan Earl, Executive Director
Barb Lester, Crime Prevention Organizer
Maria Zache, Administrative Assistant
Wilhelmina Daniels, Afternoon Receptionist
The Heritage Hill Association Board of Directors
President
**Mike Clark, 310 Washington SE, (C) 644-6453
Vice President
*Steve Yared, 259 Morris SE, (H) 454-2703
Treasurer
**Tom Czerwinski, 457 Paris SE, (H) 443-5608
Secretary
*Jackie Taylor, 5155 N Quail Crest Dr SE, 49546 (H) 942-5941
**Kathi Barkan, 253 Morris SE, (H) 451-1906
*Deb Bryker, 6601 36th Ave, Hudsonville 49426, 669-6754
* Justin Fales, 233 College SE #1, 581-1472
*Margaret Farratell, 41 Prospect NE, 885-2518
*Vicki Hudson, 250 Morris SE, 456-9032
**Nikki Hoort, 135 Lafayette NE, (H) 454-5101
**Jane Lovett, 29 Gay SE, (H) 458-4504
*Jaime Misner, 303 Madison SE, (H) 454-3309
*Jim Payne, 27 College NE, (H) 454-2367
*Mary Robinson, , 220 Union SE, (H) 459-2119
*Amy Ruis, 414 Prospect SE, (H) 822-9451
* 1st Term
** 2nd Term
The Heritage Hill Association Board of Directors meets
at 7 pm the third Wednesday of each month at GRCC
East Campus, 415 East Fulton. The meeting is in the
Robert Sneden Lecture Hall #1 and is open to the
public.
The Heritage Hill Foundation Board of Trustees
Chairman
Barbara L. Roelofs, 227 College SE, 459-0091
James Booth Burr, Jr., 1244 Lake Drive SE, 458-1246
Sam Cummings, 15 Ionia SW, 458-5235
Rebecca Smith Hoffman, 454-5373
Jim James, 3082 Thornapple River Dr. SE, 949-8484
Milt Rohwer, 30 College SE, #64, 235-7528
Heritage Hill Association Committee Chairs
Block Rep: Barb Lester, 459-8950
Garden Tour: Kathi Barkan, (H) 451-1906
Nikki Hoort, (H) 454-5101
Finance: Tom Czerwinski, (H) 443-5608
Newsletter: Jan Earl, 459-8950
Pledge Drive: Jackie Taylor, (H) 942-5941
Preservation: Jaime Misner, (H) 454-3309
Traffic and Mike Clark, (C) 644-6453
Parking: Barb Lester, (W) 459-8950
Zoning: Craig Nobbelin, 458-0471
Home Tour: Judy Jorgenson, 454-2583
Staffing: Chris Truesdale, 456-5448
Sue Karsen, 455-1223
Distribution: Don Rietema, 776-1716
Publicity: Tom Truesdale, 456-5448
The Heritage Herald - Circulation 4,800
The Heritage Herald is published by the Heritage Hill
Association Board of Directors six times a year (bi-
monthly). The views and opinions expressed are not
necessarily those of the Board of Directors. We reserve
the right to edit. Address correspondence to The Heritage
Herald, 126 College SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Typography & Printing: Storr Printing Services, Inc.
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This summer is HOT, Hot, hot! Some like
it … others (like me) long for the cool,
and even more important, dry breezes.
Whatever your heat tolerance, it is summer
in Heritage Hill and the best time to porch
or stoop sit. Enjoy your neighbors with this
idle time – It’s too hot to do much else!

Great neighbors, Kathi Barkan and Nikki
Hoort and their band of Garden Tour
volunteers, did it all for the 2010 Garden
Tour. It was a beautiful weekend and people
really appreciated the glorious gardens in
Heritage Hill. Thanks so much for raising
$3,900 for the Association.

Hats off too to Steve Yared for rounding up
all needs for the Association’s participation
in the Texas Hold-em at TJ’s Charity Game
COMPETITOR’S COUPONS
We will accept all
Room. This is a no-glory fundraiser and Competitor’s Coupons.
not really associated with the Heritage Hill Must mention & provide
neighborhood, but it works. Volunteers coupon to receive
staffed the money side of the event; selling matching offer.
and redeeming poker chips, signing up Double cheese and additional items extra.
participants for the tournament. Thanks to All prices subject to tax.
the 16 volunteers for earning $3071 for the
Association’s programs. PERSONAL PIZZA AND A POP

Enjoy the remaining summer months … 10” Personal 2-Topping Pizza
but don’t forget that Home Tour is coming One 20 oz. Pop
599
on October 2 and 3! Volunteer, buy tickets,
invite friends, carry on! ArtPrize will also be $
happening and there will be over 40 artists
showcasing their work in our neighborhood. Double cheese and additional items extra. All prices subject to tax.
Coupons cannot be combined with other discount offers.
These are two big events and two great Present or mention coupon when ordering. Expires 9/30/10
reasons to invite your out-of-town friends
and family to enjoy our cool city! FEAST FOR 4
Jan Earl, Executive Director
16” Large 2-Topping Pizza
and Breadsticks with Sauce
1499
$
Double cheese and additional items extra. All prices subject to tax.
Coupons cannot be combined with other discount offers.
Present or mention coupon when ordering. Expires 9/30/10
FREE BREADSTICKS WITH CHEESE
Buy any 14”, 16” or 18” Specialty
Pizza and Receive One Order of
Breadsticks with Cheese & Sauce
FREE
Double cheese and additional items extra. All prices subject to tax.
Coupons cannot be combined with other discount offers.
Present or mention coupon when ordering. Expires 9/30/10
DOUBLE DEUCE
Two - 2 Topping Pizzas
2- 12” Small 2- 18” X-Large
$
15 99 $
2799
Double cheese and additional items extra. All prices subject to tax.
Coupons cannot be combined with other discount offers.
Present or mention coupon when ordering. Expires 9/30/10
LATE NIGHT DELIVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY UNTIL 2:30 AM
XL SPECIAL
18” Extra Large
Lafayette
Prospect
Jefferson
Fulton
3-Topping Pizza
$
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State
Cherry
Foster
Park
Limited delivery area designed with safety in mind.
Double cheese and additional items extra. All prices subject to tax.
Delivery charges apply. $8.00 minimum order for delivery.
Coupons cannot be combined with other discount offers.
G.R.P.D., Grand Rapids Pizza & Delivery, is not affiliated Present or mention coupon when ordering. Expires 9/30/10
with the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD).
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JULY/AUGUST 2010 The Newsletter of Heritage Hill Volume XXXVI, No. 4

Heritage Hill Association’s

National Night Out

DATES TO REMEMBER
All Heritage Hill Association Meetings are open to neighbors.
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***Note 2010 Board Meetings are held the third WEDNESDAY of the month***
Tuesday, August 3rd
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Heritage Hill Night-Out Picnic
Enjoy a summer night with fun and food!
in Foster Park
*****Wednesday, August 18th, 2010****
Cherry and Madison SE
HHA Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
• Plant Health Care
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
GRCC East Campus (Davenport)
Robert Sneden Academic Building Lecture Hall • Pruning
415 East Fulton
• Removals
*****Wednesday, September 15th, 2010**** • Cabling & Bracing
HHA Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
GRCC East Campus (Davenport)
Robert Sneden Academic Building Lecture Hall
•
•
Tree Fertilization
Insect/Disease
5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
415 East Fulton
Control
Annual Heritage Hill Association Events to Remember:
• IPM Programs
Saturday and Sunday, October 2 and 3, 2010
2010 Heritage Hill Weekend Tour of Homes
Brian McKenzie
We welcome you inside 11 or more historic homes.
ISA Certified Arborist
Potluck Picnic Fun Stuff:
Friday, December 3, 2010  Door Prizes
Holiday Potluck and Annual Meeting
1-877-BARTLETT Bring a dish to share and a
Holiday Cheer, Great Food and conversation with Heritage Hill neighbors.  Kids Activities
Santa comes, you should too! 616-245-9449 chair or blanket.  GRPD K9 Unit
www.bartlett.com
We’ll provide hot dogs,  Fire Truck
 City Officials
brats, beverage and
 Candidates
SUNDAY WORSHIP
10:00 am (June 20 - September 5) utensils.  Water Play
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP &
NURSERY CARE PROVIDED
www.wpcgr.org
456-1456
47 Jefferson · Downtown · Grand Rapids

Camp Henry 459-2267

Child Development Center 458-8480
Food Pantry 456-6115