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Physical Plant Newsletter
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Volume 6 Issue 11 July 2012
A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
FROM THE
CALVIN COLLEGE
PHYSICAL PLANT Physical Plant Page
Note from the Director-
Once again I was reminded of the professionalism and skill of the Physical Plant staff last week during the campus
-wide power outage. It was great to see the mechanical staff’s response. Don Winkle did an outstanding job, call-
ing all the appropriate people, getting all the appropriate parts and pieces, and making it all happen quickly. Even
though he’s not an electrician. Paul Pennock was in there helping Don, getting him tools, tightening nuts and
bolts, and doing whatever else he could to help out. As you recall it was a very hot day and even Clayt Meyer
helped out by making sure everyone had water to drink. The teamwork was outstanding!
I have noticed the same thing happening all over campus. All of the various sub-contractors seem to be at the right
place at the right time. Although I’m sure I am over simplifying it and it’s not an easy task, it appears that Dale,
Jack, Charlie, and Ada with Building Services all have the teams going in the right direction and things look like
they are on schedule to be completed for the beginning of the school year. As I walk around (and I know some of
you think I do too much of that) I hear very few issues or concern. Everyone knows what needs to be done and
what it will take to get there.
It’s also great to see what is happening at Camp Waltman Lake. Matt has been doing an excellent job managing
and marketing the camp, showing it to potential renters, and keeping it occupied. It is getting a lot of use and
many other groups are scheduled to be there this summer and fall. All the user comments have been very positive.
In the next few weeks we will begin managing the build-out of the 1320 East Beltline Building. That’s the build-
ing on the north east corner of the East Beltline and Lake Drive. Dale will be the General Contractor for the pro-
ject. Once completed it will become part of Calvin’s real estate subsidiary (similar to the Weyhill Building and the
Glen Oaks East Apartments) and that group will begin marketing it for tenants.
I plan to leave for vacation in northern Wisconsin with my extended family. I hope all of you are finding some
time for fun and relaxation. Thanks again for all your fine work!
2041 Raybrook
Two months ago, the 2041 Raybrook
building was featured in the ―Focus
on…‖ section of the Plant Page. (See
the Physical Plant website for ar-
chived issues of the newsletter). In
that article, there was mention of
―tentative plans‖ for a partial renova-
tion of the 200 level. Since then, ap-
proval was gained, paint colors were
finalized and renovations have be-
gun! The project will consist of 10
new/updated offices, an updated re-
ception area, a conference room, an
updated kitchenette and a new copy
room. Drywall and painting are un-
derway. Ceiling tile and carpet will
begin in the next few weeks, fol-
lowed by the office build-outs. Sev-
eral Calvin affiliated institutes will
be located in the new space. Physical
Plant is working diligently to com-
plete the project by the September
1st completion date. It is worth not-
ing that the Dice Museum, Manor
House, costume shop, Beta Apart-
ment, and the dorm maintenance all
have completion dates within weeks
of each other!
Thanks to the many Physical Plant
staff for making this fast-tracked
project such a success!
Manor House
The President’s manor house project continues to progress very well. Paint, carpet, re-roof and fixture upgrades are
well underway. We welcomed President Le Roy onto campus over the first weekend in July. He is currently living
in the home while the final touches are being completed on the renovation. We appreciate his patience and under-
standing as he is living in the home during the renovation process!
The picture above-right features Mr. J.C. Miller who purchased the Manor House from the original owner, Mr.
Grossman in 1931. In the side-by-side photos, it’s easy to see how the Physical Plant continues to maintain the his-
torical integrity of this ~100 year old icon on Calvin’s campus.
Focus On...Joosse House
Only weeks ago, Calvin College acquired the home located at 3151 Hampshire Avenue. The home is
located just west of Parking Lot #6, outside of the Hampsire Gate (West of the SFC).
Wayne and Anamarie Joosse have lived in the home for over 34 years. Wayne was a Psychology profes-
sor at Calvin for over 35 years and Anamarie worked as a counselor at Calvin for 30 years. They have no chil-
dren, but have enjoyed allowing many college students to live with them during the school year. Wayne and
Anamarie have also delighted in allowing over fifteen families from the surrounding community to plant gar-
dens in their backyard.
Wayne Joosse noted that ―one of the fringe benefits of living so close to Calvin is that [he] got to know
a lot of Physical Plant staff and that they are wonderful human beings.‖ Wayne says that he will miss living in
close proximity to Calvin. He has enjoyed walking to the Calvin basketball games, the January series, and many
other Calvin events.
Wayne recounted that one of his most unusual memories of living near Calvin took place soon after re-
turning from church to hear sounds of African wildlife. Next, he heard a terrible shriek! A elephant, used for a
circus that was on campus, had unexpectedly died near the athletic fields!
Although Calvin owns the house. the Joosses will have up to three years to remain in the home. The
Joosses will retire in Holland Home’s Raybrook Manor as soon as an apartment is available. For the duration of
their stay, Wayne has requested that he be allowed to maintain the exterior of the home. Wayne enjoys mowing
the lawn, shoveling the snow, and doing other yard work.
Currently, there is no master plan for the house. Calvin will continue to maintain the property once the
Joosses move out.
Student Workers “Take Two”
Jack Phillip’s New Daughter
We’d like to personally thank the following students for their continued hard work!
(Those listed below were not printed in last month’s newsletter)
Architecture: Paint Crew
Sara Bruggink, James Karsten, Rachel Hordyk, Anna Meekhof,
and Emily Steele
Architecture: Beta Crew
Ismael Abreu and Paul Brouwer
Beginning July 1, Calvin will not automatically receive reports from Priority Health regarding staff who have
completed physical exams. Annual physicals must be self-reported in the quarter that the exam is completed. One
HH credit will be received for reporting an annual physical.
One of the two HH requirements for the new first quarter (July 2012- September 2012) is to complete the Priority
Health HQ (Health Quotient) questionnaire on-line. Log-in to the Priority Health website to complete the Health Quotient.
To encourage spouse participation, HH will be offering:
a. Quarterly prize drawings from a list of all spouse who complete Priority Health's HQ (Health Quotient)
questionnaire.
b. Incentive credit (0.5) to all Calvin employees who's spouse completes the HQ questionnaire.
Please contact your Healthy Habits Ambassador with questions!
Healthy Habits UPDATE
Jack and Shelly Phillips celebrated the birth of their third child, Kendall Leigh, on June 18th, 2012 at 1 pm. She
weighed 7lbs 1oz and was 19 inches long. Jack and Shelly also have a son named Nathaniel who is three and a
half and a daughter named Sierra who is two.
Costume Shop Expansion
Beta Remodel
The Beta Apartment remodel continues
to progress very well! Cabinets contin-
ue to be placed, flooring is going in,
plumbing fixtures are being installed,
and HVAC systems continue to come
on-line. Great job everyone!
Because of the Covenant Fine
Art Center’s renovation, the
Costume Shop (once located
in the lower level of the FAC)
took temporary residence in
both the old green room of the
Gezon Auditorium and the
basement of the SFC.
After completion of the
CFAC, the Center Art Gallery
made the move to it’s new
location in the CFAC.
The vacant Center Art Gallery
was the perfect fit for both the
new Costume Shop and a new
Art Department classroom.
This past month a dividing
wall was installed in the old
art gallery, creating finished
spaces for both the classroom
and the Costume Shop.
After years of tight working
conditions for the Costume
Shop and the lack of a large
pre-architecture classroom,
both needs were meet by uti-
lizing existing campus square
footage.
West Wing
Planning for a potential addition to the
Speolhof Center continues. The Physical
Plant and GMB Archtects continue to
meet with those departments involved in
the expansion. The initial renderings
(above) ensure that the campus architec-
ture standards are upheld. The low slop-
ing rooflines, horizontal banding and ex-
terior brick help make the building a nat-
ural fit to the campus!
The artist’s rendering to the right depicts
a potential interior view of the new West
entrance.
Look for more info in future newsletters.
EH&S
Burger Fry
Physical Plant now on Facebook!
‘Like’ us on Facebook!!
Search ―Calvin College Physical Plant‖ and become a friend today
Special thanks to Nola Nielsen and student Alden Holtrop for keeping the site up-to-date!
As we welcome Heather Chapman (EH&S Officer) back from maternity leave, we’d like to take a moment to in-
form all staff of the Environmental Health and Safety Officer’s work schedules:
Jennifer Ambrose, throughout the summer, is working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Heather Chapman is now working Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Both Heather and Jennifer are available by email and cell phone anytime.
Heather Chapman: 734.776.6970 [email protected]
Jennifer Ambrose: 616.204.2323 [email protected]
Over the summer, EHS is working on improving the online training applications, the lead and lock-out programs
as well as continuing to work through projects associated with the Environmental Management System.
Save the Date! Student Appreciation Burger Fry!
When? Thursday August 16, 2012
Where? The Physical Plant
Who? Physical Plant staff and students welcome!
Ask your supervisor for more information.
EH&S
July Birthdays 5—Jack Phillips
13—Keith VanKooten
21—Sue Flikkema
21—Matt Hoekzema
29—Tim Bolt
Upcoming Dates & Events
Calvin College Physical Plant
1475 Knollcrest Circle
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
June Work Order Stats
Architecture 98
Mechanical 228
Grounds 2
EHS 6
Building Services
KE 176
Dorms 42
Academic Buildings 16
Seminary 1
Prince Conf. Center 16
Total: 585
June Vehicle Rentals
Calvin fleet car 14
Calvin fleet minivan 2
Calvin fleet large van 15
Off-Campus Rental car 19
Off-Campus Rental minivan 13
Off-Campus Rental large van 18
Commercial Coach 6
Total: 87
Contact Info
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (616) 526-6444
Fax: (616) 526-8563
Visit us at
www. calvin.edu/admin/physicalplant
This Month’s Funny Work Orders... ―Professor Page has retired! Let the party begin! He did leave an office
that now needs a painting party! Perhaps Mr. Doug could check it out.‖
―Our fridge is still not running properly, huge pools of water seem to
accumulate in it all the time. Whenever I pull something out of the fridge
I get wet. Our food is rotting and going bad. This seems like quite an un-
fortunate problem.‖
―The library's main elevator is getting confused and opening the door
before it reaches the designated floor, then it closes again, moves a little
bit more and then opens up to let you off on the designated floor. Other
times it will still open before it should and has frightened a few of our
patrons.‖
―Our frizz is not working well, so all the food are getting rotten. Could
you come as soon as possible please. –Thank you.‖
―The toilet is not working properly. It flushes but does not completely fill
and empty. There is stuff floating in the bottom of the bowl.‖
Staff Updates
In June, Building Services set up (and tore down) 274 different special
events across campus!
July 1 & 2—Passport I
July 10—John Calvin’s Birthday
July 19 & 20—Passport II
July 30 & 31—Passport III
August 16—Student Appreciation Burger Fry
Heather Chapman is back to work after the birth of her daughter! In or-
der to spend more time with her family, she will only be on campus
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Building Services Set-ups